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Selkie Comic Awards @selkieawards.org · 02/10/2026

🦭 Announcing the shortlist for our 2026 Selkie Awards!🦭 Check out the link below for the details, and for information on how to sign up to our online award ceremony: 🦭 selkieawards.org/2026 🦭

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ThirdBear Press @thirdbearpress.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Submissions are now OPEN for our 2027 comics! You have until *1st December* to get your ideas in. Check the submissions guide on our website for all the important info: thirdbearpress.com/submissions If you have any questions, please ask!

Submissions for ThirdBear Press' 2027 Comics are now OPEN!

We are looking to publish new comics (max. 32 pages) by UK based creators.

For how to submit, check the Submission Guide on our website.

thirdbearpress.com/submissions

We can't wait to see what you are making!

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TAGS Festival @tagsfest.co.uk · 27/09/2026

📢 Exhibitor announcement: THIRDBEAR PRESS (@thirdbearpress.bsky.social). "ThirdBear Press is an indie comics publisher with a focus on story telling that uses comics in an interesting and engaging way." 🏷️ Learn more about TAGS Fest at tagsfest.co.uk

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ThirdBear Press @thirdbearpress.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Full details will be on the Submissions page on our website on 1st October. Until then, get yer thinking caps on! Also to be clear, this is NOT for the next issue of BOXES. Keep an eye out for submissions for that at another time. We can’t wait to see what you’re making!

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ThirdBear Press @thirdbearpress.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

BIG NEWS! ThirdBear Press will be opening for submissions for our 2027 collection of comics from 1st October - 1st December. We are looking to publish 3 or 4 new stand alone, single issue comic books (28-32 pages) by UK based creators during the 2nd half of 2027.

ThirdBear Press 2027 Comics
Submissions open, 1st Oct to 1st Dec

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ThirdBear Press @thirdbearpress.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

In case you didn’t see this before you went to bed last night… BOXES Vol. 5 is funded! If you haven’t backed yet, there’s still a few hours if you want to grab your copy before the campaign ends: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi... Thanks again 🙏

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ThirdBear Press @thirdbearpress.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

And there it is. BOXES Vol. 5 has reached its funding goal! Thanks to everyone who has backed and rallied around the project. You are all The Best! There’s still a little time to back if you’ve still to do so, which you can do here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi... Thanks 📦📦📦

A mock up of BOXES Col. 5 with overlay text stating “FUNDED!”

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Steven Ingram @steveningramart.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Just £22 left to get BOXES Vol. 5 over the line. It would absolutely lovely to have this funded before I go to bed! www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi... Thanks 📦📦📦

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Stíofán Mhac an Bhaird (Stephen Ward) @stephencward.com · 10/09/2026

About £70 left to go😁

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ThirdBear Press @thirdbearpress.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We are now within smelling distance. Just £220 left to raise! Help us print BOXES Vol. 5 here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi... Thanks 📦📦📦

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Alex Blott @alexblott.com · 10/09/2026

So close, 24 hours to go and the finish line is there. Support UK indie #comics gogogogogo.

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Pictii @pictiipaint.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

It's so close to being funded now!! Let's push it over the finishing line, folks 🌿

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ThirdBear Press @thirdbearpress.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

This is it folks, the BOXES Vol. 5 Kickstarter is entering its final 24 hours. Incredibly, we’re within just £400 of the target! *The campaign ends tomorrow (Friday) at 12 noon UK time* Help us print this packed comics anthology here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi... Thanks 📦📦📦

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BOXES Comic Magazine #5

The 5th volume of BOXES Comic Magazine! An anthology that showcases a diverse range of exciting UK based comics creators.

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Fraser Campbell @fraserc69.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Just over £400 needed to fund the latest issue of this great book! A few more backers who love top class indie comics required, let's be having you!

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Stíofán Mhac an Bhaird (Stephen Ward) @stephencward.com · 10/09/2026

Just over £400 to go!

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cpuk (trampoline park connoisseur and occasional comic printer) @comicprintinguk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

BOXES is the kind of place that some kid gets to give it a go and they turn out to be the vanguard of the next generation. BOXES is established creators giving the rub to the next generation. God knows I know money’s tight right now, but this is important.

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cpuk (trampoline park connoisseur and occasional comic printer) @comicprintinguk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

BOXES is vital, lads. I’m not kidding when I say that if the community can’t make this happen then we are in dire straits.

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Fraser Campbell @fraserc69.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Let's get this funded, folks. Boxes is a wonderful showcase of indie comics talent. If you're serious about supporting indie comics in the UK, you back this, it's essential.

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ThirdBear Press @thirdbearpress.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Just 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 📦📦📦

A screenshot of the BOXES Comic Magazine Vol. 5 Kickstarter page.

£4190 raised of £5000.
160 backers.
38 hours to go.

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Steven Ingram @steveningramart.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Not long now to find BOXES Vol. 5! Don’t miss your chance to help bring this anthology to life: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi... Thanks!

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Fraser Campbell @fraserc69.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I can't recommend Boxes highly enough. If you're interested in the development of indie comics talent, this is for you. Back it and take advantage of the catch up levels - let's get this funded!

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ThirdBear Press @thirdbearpress.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

It's *Crunch Time* on the BOXES Vol. 5 Kickstarter. We're entering the last 48 hours! Can you help us raise the £1000 needed to make this volume of the anthology a reality? You can take a look at all the wonderful work it contains and back it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi... Thanks 📦📦📦

A mock up of BOXES Comic Magazine Vol. 5 with overlay text stating "FINAL 48 HOURS!"

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ThirdBear Press @thirdbearpress.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Check this thread for a reminder of all the great comics creators in the new volume of BOXES. We’re entering the final 3 days and there’s just over £1000 left to raise. BOXES relies on reader support to exist! You can help us print it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi... Thanks 📦📦📦

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Steven Ingram @steveningramart.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

BOXES Vol. 5 is now over 75% funded with just a few days left! (the campaign ends Friday 12noon UK time) If we can get it over 80% this evening I’ll feel a lot better about things! www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...

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Fraser Campbell @fraserc69.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I seem to have to say this every time Boxes funds an issue. I see lots of people saying they want to see non-mainstream/Big Two comics they can read. Boxes provides just such a space and it needs your backing to thrive. Let's walk it like we talk it, folks.

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ThirdBear Press @thirdbearpress.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Hi Seth. Because of the limited run deal I made with Briggs for Sycamore I don’t have a digital version. If you’re in the States they may still have some copies left on their store so I’d check there. withryn.storenvy.com

withryn.storenvy.com

K. Briggs Comics

Hi I'm Briggs - a comic creator inspired by myths, faery tales, and the immortal search for self acceptance. Here are my self published comics, books, and art prints.

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Andy Oliver @andywpoliver.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Once upon a time the small press shelves would be full of comics anthologies providing a platform for exciting emerging creators. Now they’re a rarity. And they are *so* important. BOXES has been consistently excellent and the latest issue needs your support. Let’s do this!

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kitsuneart 🦊🔜 MCM London F-22 @kitsuneart.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

BOXES is an excellent anthology and you should back it now!! ✨

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ThirdBear Press @thirdbearpress.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The BOXES Vol. 5 Kickstarter ends on Friday at 12 noon (UK time). We still have just under £1500 to raise before then to make it happen. Can you help us bring this anthology full of gorgeous comics to life? Check the campaign page here to see: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi... Thanks 📦📦📦

kickstarter.com

BOXES Comic Magazine #5

The 5th volume of BOXES Comic Magazine! An anthology that showcases a diverse range of exciting UK based comics creators.

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ThirdBear Press @thirdbearpress.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Time 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... 📦📦📦

A screenshot of the BOXES Vol. 5 Kickstarter page.

£3342 pledged of £5000
123 backers
6days to go

Art work from the comics that appear in BOXES Vol. 5.

Art by Joost Buis, Ccrow, Francis Todd, Bruna Martini, Kamila Krol, Skai Campbell, Claudia Palmez, Dimitris Zach, Julie Mapes, Sean Watson & Fin Cramb, Zu Dominiak and James Taylor

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Pictii @pictiipaint.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

A week left to get BOXES funded!!! Please please support this volume if you can, every volume of BOXES so far has been fantastic, and this one looks no different. I desperately want to read everything in it so please let me live my BOXES-collecting dream and help make this vol a reality 🙏

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Julie Mapes @justjuliejam.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Check out the kickstarter for this very cool magazine I'm in!! 👀👀👀

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ThirdBear Press @thirdbearpress.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Julie's latest comic, Death by a Thousand Curses is featured in BOXES Vol. 5! If you've not already, remember to back it on kickstarter here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...

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BOXES Comic Magazine #5

The 5th volume of BOXES Comic Magazine! An anthology that showcases a diverse range of exciting UK based comics creators.

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ThirdBear Press @thirdbearpress.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Our last creator interview is with @justjuliejam.bsky.social! Delve into their thoughts on character design and the themes that motivate their comic making here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi... #comics #interview #creativity

"Generally my character design comes later. Once i know what they are like, I start playing with what they look like."

A quote from Julie Mapes' interview for the BOXES Vol. 5 Kickstarter.

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ThirdBear Press @thirdbearpress.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

BOXES Vol. 5 is within £2000 of its goal now. There’s 7 days left to help bring this latest issue of our comics community focused anthology to life!

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ThirdBear Press @thirdbearpress.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

We’re entering the last week of the BOXES Vol. 5 Kickstarter! If you think UK comics benefits from having a regular anthology where new and established creators can publish short comics (and be paid for it) then you can support one right here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi... Thanks 📦📦📦

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BOXES Comic Magazine #5

The 5th volume of BOXES Comic Magazine! An anthology that showcases a diverse range of exciting UK based comics creators.

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ThirdBear Press @thirdbearpress.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

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BOXES Comic Magazine #5

The 5th volume of BOXES Comic Magazine! An anthology that showcases a diverse range of exciting UK based comics creators.

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Avery Hill Publishing @averyhill.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

We’ve backed this and you should too!

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ThirdBear Press @thirdbearpress.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

And if you haven’t already, don’t forget to back BOXES Vol. 5 so you can read his great comic What of the Birds in My Grandmother’s Garden? here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...

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BOXES Comic Magazine #5

The 5th volume of BOXES Comic Magazine! An anthology that showcases a diverse range of exciting UK based comics creators.

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ThirdBear Press @thirdbearpress.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Our latest BOXES creator interview comes from Skai Campbell (@skhoshbell.bsky.social). Get an insight into the thoughts behind his cartooning here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...

“I think my ultimate goal is to try to create a sense of wonder and spark curiosity, that can then make people take their own journeys to get in touch with the outdoors.”

Skai Campbell

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Steven Ingram @steveningramart.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Is BOXES the UK’s best comic magazine? That’s not for me to say, but I will tell you it’s pretty damn good. BOXES relies on reader support to exist! Get your copy of the latest volume by backing it on Kickstarter here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi... Thanks📦📦📦

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BOXES Comic Magazine #5

The 5th volume of BOXES Comic Magazine! An anthology that showcases a diverse range of exciting UK based comics creators.

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ThirdBear Press @thirdbearpress.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Some more absolutely gorgeous comics have been dropping into my inbox for BOXES Vol. 5! BOXES showcases new short comics by exciting UK based creators. Get your copy by backing it on Kickstarter here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi... Thanks 📦📦📦

On the March, Illustrated and Written by Joost Buis.

A montage of the mobilisation of an army.

Text reads: War! On the march! Here on the front lines, our itrepid journalists brave the trenches, standing shoulder to shoulder with our nations trusted patriots.

A comic page coloured primarily in yellow with green and orange accents. Line art is black and white.

Text reads:

Panel 1: What about the birds in my grandmother's garden? (art of a feather.)
Panel 2: What about those birds? (close up of a hand picking the feather up.)
Panel 3: The ones she would see... (art of a young Jamaican girl picking up the feather.)
Panel 4: On her walk to school. (art of the girl looking up at the sky.)
Panel 5: That would hunt lizards... (art of a green lizard.)
Panel 6: Loitering... (the lizard looks up in confusion.)
Panel 7: On warm pavements. (art of a taloned claw grabbing at the lizard.)
Panel 7: (The lizard has been caught.)
Panel 8: The songs that pierce the night, and greet the day.
Panel 9: What of those birds?

2 panel black and white comic page. In panel 1, some spooky looking birds perched in a bare tree.

In panel 2, one of the birds spreads its wings as a small man looks up at it.

A mock up of BOXES Comic Magazine Vol. 5.

Overlay text reads: BOXES Vol. 5! Back it on Kickstarter.

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ThirdBear Press @thirdbearpress.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

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Andy Oliver @andywpoliver.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Come on, gang! Make this happen! Anthologies aren't just a damn fine read they're also the lifeblood of the community bringing fantastic emerging voices in UK indie comics to new readerships.

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