Alex Blott
@alexblott.com
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I've been working on a new Jacques book that I'm aiming to have ready for @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social this year.
I'll have more information on where and when this can be purchased online soon, but for the time being I just really wanted to share the cover.
I'll have more information on where and when this can be purchased online soon, but for the time being I just really wanted to share the cover.
September 18, 2026 at 10:11 AM
I've been working on a new Jacques book that I'm aiming to have ready for @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social this year.
I'll have more information on where and when this can be purchased online soon, but for the time being I just really wanted to share the cover.
I'll have more information on where and when this can be purchased online soon, but for the time being I just really wanted to share the cover.
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Wee snippet of layouts for panels & lettering on MOTHERS RUIN -
Chapter 3 HARVEST
The line art was hidden as I cleaned up the tone layer but found it easier to see how the page was working.
I kind of dig it.
(Fear not the final book will definitely include inky line art, watercolour & dialogue)
Chapter 3 HARVEST
The line art was hidden as I cleaned up the tone layer but found it easier to see how the page was working.
I kind of dig it.
(Fear not the final book will definitely include inky line art, watercolour & dialogue)
September 17, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Wee snippet of layouts for panels & lettering on MOTHERS RUIN -
Chapter 3 HARVEST
The line art was hidden as I cleaned up the tone layer but found it easier to see how the page was working.
I kind of dig it.
(Fear not the final book will definitely include inky line art, watercolour & dialogue)
Chapter 3 HARVEST
The line art was hidden as I cleaned up the tone layer but found it easier to see how the page was working.
I kind of dig it.
(Fear not the final book will definitely include inky line art, watercolour & dialogue)
To get things going, I've started pulling together a list-serv for UK comics creators and am looking for people to help me test it before taking it public. If you don't mind receiving a couple of emails then please DM/reply on here =)
I have a challenge for YOU 🫵 pick something on this list and set about trying to make it happen!!
Thank you again to everyone who attended our roundtable last week! Our full report is now available, with a complete breakdown of everything we discussed, all solutions proposed, and all resources suggested. Let's fix comics!
📝 smallpress.scot/reports/misc...
📝 smallpress.scot/reports/misc...
September 17, 2026 at 2:31 PM
To get things going, I've started pulling together a list-serv for UK comics creators and am looking for people to help me test it before taking it public. If you don't mind receiving a couple of emails then please DM/reply on here =)
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Thank you again to everyone who attended our roundtable last week! Our full report is now available, with a complete breakdown of everything we discussed, all solutions proposed, and all resources suggested. Let's fix comics!
📝 smallpress.scot/reports/misc...
📝 smallpress.scot/reports/misc...
September 16, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Thank you again to everyone who attended our roundtable last week! Our full report is now available, with a complete breakdown of everything we discussed, all solutions proposed, and all resources suggested. Let's fix comics!
📝 smallpress.scot/reports/misc...
📝 smallpress.scot/reports/misc...
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A lovely review of my latest comic - Just Work - over on @brokenfrontier.bsky.social!
A reminder that you can read the comic for free here: tomhumberstone.com/just-work
A reminder that you can read the comic for free here: tomhumberstone.com/just-work
Review! Just Work: The Gig Economy, Platform Capitalism and the Battle for Worker Rights – More Standout Graphic Journalism from Tom Humberstone @tomhumberstone.com
www.brokenfrontier.com/just-work-th...
www.brokenfrontier.com/just-work-th...
Just Work: The Gig Economy, Platform Capitalism and the Battle for Worker Rights - More Standout Graphic Journalism from Tom Humberstone – Broken Frontier
Tom Humberstone's investigative comic 'Just Work' looks at the realities of working as a delivery rider for apps.
www.brokenfrontier.com
September 15, 2026 at 2:08 PM
A lovely review of my latest comic - Just Work - over on @brokenfrontier.bsky.social!
A reminder that you can read the comic for free here: tomhumberstone.com/just-work
A reminder that you can read the comic for free here: tomhumberstone.com/just-work
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KNOT CLUB is currently sold out (about to print, fold, pack, and ship 50 zines, pray 4 me), but my $5 PDF Library tier will get you access to all the zines month by month as digital downloads! If this month turns out to be manageable I'll open up some more mail slots <3
The first in a series of instructional zines about KNOTS! I've been wanting to make this happen for years, and I'm finally launching into it as a Patreon-based mail club. Let's learn some skills together: www.patreon.com/LucyBellwood...
September 14, 2026 at 3:18 PM
KNOT CLUB is currently sold out (about to print, fold, pack, and ship 50 zines, pray 4 me), but my $5 PDF Library tier will get you access to all the zines month by month as digital downloads! If this month turns out to be manageable I'll open up some more mail slots <3
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The goat is finally on the page (and the first page of Outlaw's Apprentice: Frontliner is finished!)
September 13, 2026 at 1:18 AM
The goat is finally on the page (and the first page of Outlaw's Apprentice: Frontliner is finished!)
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it's a real shame to see comic colleagues across the pond facing the same struggles we've got in the uk re: uncurated, unfocused shows, marketed as "comic" cons. it's why we're trying so hard with SPS to make it clear to our attendees what to expect when they come to TAGS or Sequential! INDIE WORK!!
September 12, 2026 at 8:08 PM
it's a real shame to see comic colleagues across the pond facing the same struggles we've got in the uk re: uncurated, unfocused shows, marketed as "comic" cons. it's why we're trying so hard with SPS to make it clear to our attendees what to expect when they come to TAGS or Sequential! INDIE WORK!!
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We’re SO happy to be back at TAGS this year, it’s one of our absolute favourites and the team deliver such a wonderful event every time
📢 Exhibitor announcement: GRAVE GOODS (@gravegoodspub.bsky.social).
“Grave Goods is a team of independent TTRPG creators. We design systems, settings and adventures, with every single page written and illustrated by human hands.”
🏷️ Learn more about TAGS Fest at tagsfest.co.uk
“Grave Goods is a team of independent TTRPG creators. We design systems, settings and adventures, with every single page written and illustrated by human hands.”
🏷️ Learn more about TAGS Fest at tagsfest.co.uk
September 9, 2026 at 11:37 AM
We’re SO happy to be back at TAGS this year, it’s one of our absolute favourites and the team deliver such a wonderful event every time
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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 🙏
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 🙏
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 📦📦📦
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 📦📦📦
September 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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 🙏
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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Following the Scottish Comics round table last night, I’ve had a look over and updated this list of comics creatives in Scotland. If you think I’ve missed anyone give me a shout!
Everyone on this list is worth a follow, so have at it 💪
go.bsky.app/P1oiAY7
Everyone on this list is worth a follow, so have at it 💪
go.bsky.app/P1oiAY7
September 10, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Following the Scottish Comics round table last night, I’ve had a look over and updated this list of comics creatives in Scotland. If you think I’ve missed anyone give me a shout!
Everyone on this list is worth a follow, so have at it 💪
go.bsky.app/P1oiAY7
Everyone on this list is worth a follow, so have at it 💪
go.bsky.app/P1oiAY7
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We are now within smelling distance. Just £220 left to raise!
Help us print BOXES Vol. 5 here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
Thanks 📦📦📦
Help us print BOXES Vol. 5 here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
Thanks 📦📦📦
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 📦📦📦
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 📦📦📦
BOXES Comic Magazine #5
The 5th volume of BOXES Comic Magazine! An anthology that showcases a diverse range of exciting UK based comics creators.
www.kickstarter.com
September 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
We are now within smelling distance. Just £220 left to raise!
Help us print BOXES Vol. 5 here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
Thanks 📦📦📦
Help us print BOXES Vol. 5 here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
Thanks 📦📦📦
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Very cool to see people networking/setting up things in the zoom chat live as ideas were thrown about! Just goes to show the importance of connecting the dots and getting folk in the same room.
So great to see everyone last night!(Such a good turnout?!) Honestly, it was pretty inspiring to watch a community take charge of itself in real time. Can’t wait to see what comes next! ✊
Huge thanks to @smallpress.scot for their help, and to @petermorey.bsky.social for THIS bat-filled beaut:
Huge thanks to @smallpress.scot for their help, and to @petermorey.bsky.social for THIS bat-filled beaut:
September 10, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Very cool to see people networking/setting up things in the zoom chat live as ideas were thrown about! Just goes to show the importance of connecting the dots and getting folk in the same room.
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🎶 99 Speech Balloons... floating on the comics page... 🎵
September 10, 2026 at 10:55 AM
🎶 99 Speech Balloons... floating on the comics page... 🎵
So close, 24 hours to go and the finish line is there. Support UK indie #comics gogogogogo.
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 📦📦📦
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 📦📦📦
September 10, 2026 at 10:35 AM
So close, 24 hours to go and the finish line is there. Support UK indie #comics gogogogogo.
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In preparation for this I am elbow-deep in stats comparing Scottish creators to the UK as a whole. It is veeeeery interesting…
For example, did you know there’s a higher concentration of self-published creators in Scotland? Now you do, you nerd!
For example, did you know there’s a higher concentration of self-published creators in Scotland? Now you do, you nerd!
Are you comics? Are you Scottish/in Scotland? WELL GUESS WHAT. We have a last roundtable, all for you!
📅 Weds 9th Sept, 7pm
📍 Online
🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/scottish-c...
🤝 A collaboration between the Comics Cultural Impact Collective, @smallpress.scot and @chipcollective.bsky.social
Join us! 🏴
📅 Weds 9th Sept, 7pm
📍 Online
🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/scottish-c...
🤝 A collaboration between the Comics Cultural Impact Collective, @smallpress.scot and @chipcollective.bsky.social
Join us! 🏴
September 8, 2026 at 12:47 PM
In preparation for this I am elbow-deep in stats comparing Scottish creators to the UK as a whole. It is veeeeery interesting…
For example, did you know there’s a higher concentration of self-published creators in Scotland? Now you do, you nerd!
For example, did you know there’s a higher concentration of self-published creators in Scotland? Now you do, you nerd!
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With the Ocarina of Time buzz I'd like to share an old comic about why the game is so special to me 🎮
September 9, 2026 at 12:04 PM
With the Ocarina of Time buzz I'd like to share an old comic about why the game is so special to me 🎮
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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!
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 📦📦📦
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 📦📦📦
BOXES Comic Magazine #5
The 5th volume of BOXES Comic Magazine! An anthology that showcases a diverse range of exciting UK based comics creators.
www.kickstarter.com
September 7, 2026 at 11:22 AM
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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BOXES Comic Magazine Vol. 5 is now LIVE for funding on Kickstarter!
BOXES showcases a diverse range of UK based comics talent.
Help us bring it to life here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
Thanks 📦📦📦
BOXES showcases a diverse range of UK based comics talent.
Help us bring it to life here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
Thanks 📦📦📦
August 12, 2026 at 3:33 PM
BOXES Comic Magazine Vol. 5 is now LIVE for funding on Kickstarter!
BOXES showcases a diverse range of UK based comics talent.
Help us bring it to life here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
Thanks 📦📦📦
BOXES showcases a diverse range of UK based comics talent.
Help us bring it to life here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
Thanks 📦📦📦
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This comes out in about a month?? Help?? What?? Every book is a personal one, but this weird elegaic story about a woman who finds her death on her doorstep one day is as close to autobiographical as I'm willing to get with my work.
Emerging from hiatus to do a belated cover drop here too. FIND ME WHERE IT ENDS is my next novella and the very first book that I've written that contains no gore.
Not a drop.
(Maybe someone getting bitten by a protective doggo BUT)
Not a drop.
(Maybe someone getting bitten by a protective doggo BUT)
September 4, 2026 at 2:04 PM
This comes out in about a month?? Help?? What?? Every book is a personal one, but this weird elegaic story about a woman who finds her death on her doorstep one day is as close to autobiographical as I'm willing to get with my work.
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August 28, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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European artists!
The EU commission is opening a feedback on the use of AI in the cultural and creative fields.
Their vision is clearly pro-use of AI, but we clearly have an opportunity to push back:
ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
The EU commission is opening a feedback on the use of AI in the cultural and creative fields.
Their vision is clearly pro-use of AI, but we clearly have an opportunity to push back:
ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
European Commission - Have your say
European Commission - Have your say
ec.europa.eu
September 3, 2026 at 3:33 PM
European artists!
The EU commission is opening a feedback on the use of AI in the cultural and creative fields.
Their vision is clearly pro-use of AI, but we clearly have an opportunity to push back:
ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
The EU commission is opening a feedback on the use of AI in the cultural and creative fields.
Their vision is clearly pro-use of AI, but we clearly have an opportunity to push back:
ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
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Not sure how to move forward with setting up the visual look of your new business, imprint, or game?
Read more about Logos vs. Brands here: lonearchivist.com/logo-vs-bran...
And then, if you need help with that, hit me up through the CONTACT button!
Read more about Logos vs. Brands here: lonearchivist.com/logo-vs-bran...
And then, if you need help with that, hit me up through the CONTACT button!
September 3, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Not sure how to move forward with setting up the visual look of your new business, imprint, or game?
Read more about Logos vs. Brands here: lonearchivist.com/logo-vs-bran...
And then, if you need help with that, hit me up through the CONTACT button!
Read more about Logos vs. Brands here: lonearchivist.com/logo-vs-bran...
And then, if you need help with that, hit me up through the CONTACT button!