simonrussell.website @simonrussell.bsky.social · 10hWhen Trump talks about inane rubbish like his Daylight Savings whinge, it’s probably worth checking how the polymarket betting changed on the subject in the hours before He can’t benefit from working for his party on election stuff, so why wouldn’t he look for other wins? 020
simonrussell.website @simonrussell.bsky.social · 11hTwo things on Brexit: 1 conversations are now on Europe - leave the B-word to the swivel-eyed fraternity 2 the victims losing while the perpetrators thrive is a scam not a mistake. Are the Badenoch types still benefiting (financially? Certainly not politically) or are they really REALLY stupid? 030
simonrussell.website @simonrussell.bsky.social · 12hThe only way to get politicians to act is to flood the zone with ai-generated nudies of the politicians (Bonus effect: their taints will taint the tAInt for a lot of digital pervs) 000
Reposted by simonrussell.websiteOlivia Guest · Ολίβια Γκεστ @olivia.science · 08/02/2026AI "impedes [theory because we're] interested in human-understandable theory and theory-based models, not statistical models which provide only a representation of the data. Scientific theories and models are only useful if [we understand them and] they connect transparently to research questions." 59326
simonrussell.website @simonrussell.bsky.social · 20h@iesornozines.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/engl... 100
Reposted by simonrussell.websiteHannah Berry @streakofpith.bsky.social · 05/10/2026📣NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS! We’re excited to announce a new paid role with the Comics Cultural Impact Collective. We’re looking for SOMEONE to join us as a Non-Executive Director… Could that SOMEONE be YOU?? 🫵 Full info here: www.thecomicsculturalimpactcollective.org/Join-Us 14456
Reposted by simonrussell.websiteMichael Nimmo | 3 Million Years @comics.3millionyears.co.uk · 05/10/2026The seventh issue of my zine, Custard, had been sent to the printers! It will be available in about ten days and a digital version to follow. You can catch up on the previous issues here: custardcomix.gumroad.com/ 001
Reposted by simonrussell.websiteCartoon County @cartooncounty.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Sunday at #LICAF started with a cracking live drawing trio accompanied by a brilliant musical trio. Couldn’t have been better. Artist no2 was the County’s own @lucysullivan.bsky.social drawing with ink after being only spotted using carbon paper recently 162
Reposted by simonrussell.websiteCartoon County @cartooncounty.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Our @zaraslattery.bsky.social at #LICAF panel on InspirationalComics on Neurodiversity & Disability “comics are gloriously indulgent… and generous” 151
Reposted by simonrussell.websiteCartoon County @cartooncounty.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Morning at #LICAF - a talk from our pal @ilyagraphic.bsky.social 011
Reposted by simonrussell.websiteFinn Hopson @finnhop.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Three fields and ten trees on the South Downs. One of a small series of pictures made as part my ongoing ‘Fieldwork’ series, all taken in the middle of bright sunny days with little cloud, no shadows and no more than two or three colours within the frame. 512315
simonrussell.website @simonrussell.bsky.social · 02/10/2026I hope we’ll see so many cases like this(“it might be ai”) that art directors move away from the fashionable homogenous look of the last 20 years toward commissioning more individual idiosyncratic illustration (it’s already started with the likes of The Fence magazine’s illustration choices) 0105
Reposted by simonrussell.websiteRob Jackson @robjacksoncomics.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Not doing any comics shows this year sadly, so if you want any of my comics there's only my shop rob-jackson-comics.sumupstore.com cheers, it is a nice shop. 054
simonrussell.website @simonrussell.bsky.social · 02/10/2026This train to #licaf is too wobbly for me to read so I’ve the @comiclab.bsky.social pod in my ears Common phrase from Dave Kellett: “it’s a marathon not a sprint” is very true for a career and for the productivity side of making comics… but for my money the art side is a ramble. Often with no map! 030
Reposted by simonrussell.websiteJohn Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026On This Day, 30th September 1972, Marvel UK’s very first issue of the weekly The Mighty World of Marvel arrived in newsagents, accompanied by its “iron on” Hulk transfer, very much a collectable today...downthetubes.netOn This Day, in 1972, Britain welcomed the arrival of The Mighty World of MarvelCelebrate the “birth” of Marvel UK back in 1972! 2219
simonrussell.website @simonrussell.bsky.social · 30/09/2026When Harry left I thought we’d done great business - because he was getting ankle injuries every season, it felt like he’d be forced to retire if he’d stayed one more year. The Prem saw how Leeds were portrayed in Damned United and decided that’s what they wanted football to be 011
simonrussell.website @simonrussell.bsky.social · 21/09/2026‘Measures’ post-match reaction is good but I look forward to a pod where it’s not needed! We watched Damned United last night it’s very pantomime and I think Sheen was channelling Rik Mayall more than Cloughie, but boy could we do with 2026 managers calling out dirty tactics and players like that 010
Reposted by simonrussell.websiteNick Abadzis @nickabadzis.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Yesterday, me and Angela recorded an episode of the excellent @hellishpod.com podcast and had a hilarious (ahem)… er, *infernal* time. If you like your #music and laughs, follow! Listen! The ep should be out shortly after the UK publication date of My Beloved Other, Sept. 26. Watch this space! 064
Reposted by simonrussell.websiteDark & Golden Books @darkandgolden.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Another Way Out collects 3 new comics by Carol Swain. The landscapes are wreathed with ghosts, and the spaces between words spill over with unsaid secrets. Elusive and intriguing, these stories are never quite what you expect, but always a truth you have known all along. darkandgolden.bigcartel.com 032
simonrussell.website @simonrussell.bsky.social · 16/09/2026@edzitron.com Without tech billionaires money wouldn’t your latest Better Offline just be about the outsider art of teenagers imagining life if they had super powers; acid casualties’ obsessive archives; fans of the Habsburg dynasty; and obscure death cults? 000
Reposted by simonrussell.websiteEMILY WILSON @emilyrcwilson.bsky.social · 29/07/2026The oddest thing about the response to this essay is people who say it’s “personal”. You can disagree about some or all of it! I may well be wrong! But it’s not “personal” to analyze a film or other work of art, even negatively. Criticism is more than “Hurray!” or “Hiss!” 382377223
simonrussell.website @simonrussell.bsky.social · 14/09/2026The ‘experts’ who get platformed on this subject are almost universally individuals working for the ai companies or leaving to work in a related advisory capacity in the circular financing racket. None are reliable witnesses. All have vested interests. 020
Reposted by simonrussell.websiteHouse of Harley @houseofharley.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Hot diggity dawg! Ugly Mug 9 is now available from @goshcomics.bsky.social... head to their excellent Soho shop at 1 Berwick St, London W1F 0DR or buy from their online store at goshlondon.com/ugly-mug-9/?... #comics #undergroundcomix #UglyMug 012
Reposted by simonrussell.websiteMindless Ones @mindlessones.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Issue #75 of our newsletter is out now ft. The Arrest, The Comforters, Grot Scrabblers, Gundam Hathaway, “I’d be great on Mastermind!”, Number 16, an unkillable Optimus Prime and more! “I underwent a process to discover I had - very gangsterly tbqh - had a heart attack without realising…”mindless-ones.ghost.ioNever trust pilots who believe in the afterlifeGrot Scrabblers. Planks Constant. Muriel Spark. Jonathan Lethem. Mobile Suit Gundam. I am Too Tough to Die. Last night on earth. 01013
simonrussell.website @simonrussell.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Setting up at Volt in Eastbourne. Here all afternoon 032
Reposted by simonrussell.websiteDouglas Noble @douglasnoble.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Now also available as a handy digital pdf! stripforme.bigcartel.com/products 002
Reposted by simonrussell.websiteHayley Gullen @hayleygullen.com · 10/09/2026I’ll combine chemo lines and Celtic knotwork. Why the hell not 2123
Reposted by simonrussell.websiteErnesto Priego @ernestopriego.com · 09/09/2026Kind reminder: 1st October, 6pm, London: Panels & Perspectives: Disability and Neurodiversity in Comics. Francisco de la Mora, Gemma Plum and Zara Slattery will examine how comics cann open up conversations about disability, neurodiversity, care and belonging. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/panels-per...eventbrite.co.ukPanels & Perspectives: Disability and Neurodiversity in ComicsFrancisco de la Mora, Gemma Plum & Zara Slattery explore disability and neurodiversity in comics. Chaired by Dr Ernesto Priego (City HCID). 111
Reposted by simonrussell.websiteThirdBear Press @thirdbearpress.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Just over £800 left to raise now! BOXES Vol. 5 can exist with your help! *The funding campaign ends on Friday at 12 noon UK time.* Help us fund it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi... Thanks 📦📦📦 01418
simonrussell.website @simonrussell.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Yes! Sara brought early copies of this to a Cartoon County Fair and sold gangbusters. She’ll be great to hear in a couple of weeks’ time 010
Reposted by simonrussell.websiteFraser Geesin @frasergeesin.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Recent commission that I was more than happy to do. A drawing to remember an arch rivalry between two dogs. Sadly the chihuahua passed away last week, thankfully not in battle. Contact me if you’d like me to draw something for you. 0167
Reposted by simonrussell.websiteQuiet Riot @quietriotpod.bsky.social · 06/09/2026🔥 Sunday School: DAS SCHADENFREUDEFEST 🔥 We dissect a horrible few days for Farage, every aspect of his latest scandal, and every moment of his car crash conference. And laugh about it quite a lot. As is right and proper. 🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/q... 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/7bMP...podcasts.apple.comSunday School: Das SchadenfreudefestPodcast Episode · Quiet Riot · 6 September · 1hr 12min 1620470
simonrussell.website @simonrussell.bsky.social · 05/09/2026The only comicker in the comic con - hope that makes you precious and busy! 000
Reposted by simonrussell.websiteJohnChalmers+SandraMarrs=Metaphrog @metaphrog.bsky.social · 05/09/2026On the Wilomina book tour! It’s such a buzz sharing our graphic novel with kids! We visited 4 more primary schools around Glasgow with Daydreams bookshop, talked to hundreds of kids about Wilomina & making comics, signed tones of books! Looking forward to more next week! @scholasticuk.bsky.social 0115
simonrussell.website @simonrussell.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Nobody needs to follow anyone on these lists because half their mutuals will end up sharing anything they do that touches on our actual interests (I doubt it will happen often anyway) 010
simonrussell.website @simonrussell.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Good luck today. Hope it’s fun. The kids are wondering what the rest of the stalls are like? 100
Reposted by simonrussell.websiteDaniel Bell @danbellcomics.bsky.social · 05/09/2026All set up at Brighton & Hove Comic Con, if you're in town the pop along to the Dome. 112
Reposted by simonrussell.websiteColossive Press @colossive.com · 03/09/2026NEXT UP! Saturday afternoon sees the triumphant return of #Pengefest to #Penge High Street. There'll be beer, food, stalls, live music and people in lederhosen. It's all in aid of St Christopher's hospice - and we'll be there, selling our books and #zines, too... See you all there! 095
Reposted by simonrussell.websiteThirdBear Press @thirdbearpress.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Time is running out if you’ve been meaning to back BOXES Vol. 5… 6 days to go and around £1700 to raise! BOXES showcases new short comics from a diverse range of UK based comics creators. Reserve your copy of the new issue here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi... 📦📦📦 157
simonrussell.website @simonrussell.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Because the 2nd and 3rd photos get cropped and stacked in BlueSky, that headline was funnier in the body of your post than when I clicked on the image 130
Reposted by simonrussell.websitePaul B. Rainey @pbrainey.bsky.social · 04/09/2026The UK launch of my graphic novel MURDER SCHOOL is taking place on Saturday September 19th 1 PM to 2 PM in @goshcomics.bsky.social Please come along and watch me sign one or more copies to you before your very eyes. goshlondon.com/the-gosh-blo... 064
Reposted by simonrussell.websiteColossive Press @colossive.com · 30/08/2026Morning! We sent out our latest newsletter yesterday with details of THREE new #zines - plus something for the weekend... Still don't subscribe? Suit yourself, pal. You can read it hear instead: bit.ly/colossiveaug26 0104
Reposted by simonrussell.websiteMaxim Peter Griffin @maximpetergriff.bsky.social · 29/08/202629/8/26 - nocturn 08813
simonrussell.website @simonrussell.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Brand new for my bit of the table: Nearlymades Redux, alongside other goodies like Once Upon Again 7 and the infamous Merkin and pick up some Odyssey postcards by @drlouis.bsky.social 100
simonrussell.website @simonrussell.bsky.social · 29/08/2026And a lurking cryptic presence … is it a threat or a guardian? 030
Reposted by simonrussell.websiteJohnChalmers+SandraMarrs=Metaphrog @metaphrog.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Just turned in the pencilled pages for Wilomina Book 2 to our editor! That’s another 265 pages of art. Just started inking them now. The deadline clocks are ticking! Wilomina Book 2 will be published in 2027. Wilomina: The Land of Dreams and Nightmares is out now from @scholasticuk.bsky.social 191
Reposted by simonrussell.websiteJamie Ross @mrwent.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Boxes, Boxes, read all about it! 013