John Joshua
@prestwichjosh.bsky.social
Retired British public servant, science fiction and comics fan, real ale drinker, adopted Mancunian. Regularly commissions artwork, frequently talks (and posts) nonsense.
Young man drives car at 18 miles per hour faster than the speed limit; meets parents.
Make your favorite film sound as boring as possible without giving away the title:
Civil servant tasked with reclaiming missing electronic devices finds himself in a bit of bother when it turns out they don't want to be found
Civil servant tasked with reclaiming missing electronic devices finds himself in a bit of bother when it turns out they don't want to be found
Make your favorite film sound as boring as possible without giving away the title:
Humphrey Bogart reluctantly gets involved in the admin regarding an associate’s immigration issues.
Humphrey Bogart reluctantly gets involved in the admin regarding an associate’s immigration issues.
August 29, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Young man drives car at 18 miles per hour faster than the speed limit; meets parents.
Hey, @straczynski.bsky.social - I know you don't drive, but were you aware that Aston's Martin's new supercar is called (honest, not a joke, this really is the name) the Valen?
The temptation to make a joke about it being a version of a Sinclair C5 is considerable...
The temptation to make a joke about it being a version of a Sinclair C5 is considerable...
August 16, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Hey, @straczynski.bsky.social - I know you don't drive, but were you aware that Aston's Martin's new supercar is called (honest, not a joke, this really is the name) the Valen?
The temptation to make a joke about it being a version of a Sinclair C5 is considerable...
The temptation to make a joke about it being a version of a Sinclair C5 is considerable...
New "One More Issue" Project commission, based on the idea that the Golden Age heroes had a final 1940s adventure - Flash Comics #105, featuring Hawkman and Black Canary battling Queen Clea (1940s Wonder Woman foe).
Art by Dann Phillips, based on Frank Springer's cover to Dazzler #22.
#GoldenAge
Art by Dann Phillips, based on Frank Springer's cover to Dazzler #22.
#GoldenAge
July 30, 2026 at 12:12 PM
New "One More Issue" Project commission, based on the idea that the Golden Age heroes had a final 1940s adventure - Flash Comics #105, featuring Hawkman and Black Canary battling Queen Clea (1940s Wonder Woman foe).
Art by Dann Phillips, based on Frank Springer's cover to Dazzler #22.
#GoldenAge
Art by Dann Phillips, based on Frank Springer's cover to Dazzler #22.
#GoldenAge
New "One More Issue" Project commission, based on the idea that the Golden Age heroes had a final 1940s adventure - Adventure Comics #103, pitting the Sandman against the Gentleman Ghost, art by Luis Rivera, adapted from Frank Miller's cover to Daredevil #158.
#JSA #Sandman #GoldenAge
#JSA #Sandman #GoldenAge
July 22, 2026 at 6:23 PM
New "One More Issue" Project commission, based on the idea that the Golden Age heroes had a final 1940s adventure - Adventure Comics #103, pitting the Sandman against the Gentleman Ghost, art by Luis Rivera, adapted from Frank Miller's cover to Daredevil #158.
#JSA #Sandman #GoldenAge
#JSA #Sandman #GoldenAge
A key unanswered question from this morning's speech by Andy Burnham - if "No. 10 North" goes ahead, will @number10cat.bsky.social have to commute between the two venues, or will a new Chief Mouser be appointed for the Northern office?
...and if the latter, can I suggest that they're called Lowry?
...and if the latter, can I suggest that they're called Lowry?
June 29, 2026 at 5:28 PM
A key unanswered question from this morning's speech by Andy Burnham - if "No. 10 North" goes ahead, will @number10cat.bsky.social have to commute between the two venues, or will a new Chief Mouser be appointed for the Northern office?
...and if the latter, can I suggest that they're called Lowry?
...and if the latter, can I suggest that they're called Lowry?
@straczynski.bsky.social - just in case no-one from WB or elsewhere has thought to let you know, Babylon 5 will be back on free-to-air TV (on the Legend channel) in the UK, starting with "The Gathering" on Monday 8 June.
www.starburstmagazine.com/babylon-5-he...
www.starburstmagazine.com/babylon-5-he...
BABYLON 5 Heads to LEGEND - STARBURST Magazine
The cult sci-fi TV show Babylon 5 is heading back to screens as it lands on LEGEND from June 8th. The show’s synopsis is: Following a war between Earth and the Minbari, the Babylon 5 station is built ...
www.starburstmagazine.com
May 27, 2026 at 6:10 PM
@straczynski.bsky.social - just in case no-one from WB or elsewhere has thought to let you know, Babylon 5 will be back on free-to-air TV (on the Legend channel) in the UK, starting with "The Gathering" on Monday 8 June.
www.starburstmagazine.com/babylon-5-he...
www.starburstmagazine.com/babylon-5-he...
Couldn't resist...
May 23, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Couldn't resist...
PAID COMICS ARTIST GIG: looking for artist for a creator owned 48-page sci-fi / horror comic. Perfect job for Star Trek / body horror fans! Professional comics experience preferred.
If interested, please email samples / inquiries to louissouthard(at)gmail(dot)com
Thank you! :)
If interested, please email samples / inquiries to louissouthard(at)gmail(dot)com
Thank you! :)
May 18, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Light Red Floyd
Light Red Floyd
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They're Definitely Giants
They're Definitely Giants
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Confident Mouse
Confident Mouse
May 11, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Slightly increase a band
Light Red Floyd
Light Red Floyd
New "One More Issue" Project commission, based on the idea that the Golden Age heroes had a final 1940s adventure - Doctor Mid-Nite battles Green Arrow's foe Bulls-Eye in a fantasy cover to All-American Comics #103, drawn by @peterclintonart.bsky.social (homaging Dave Cockrum's cover to DD #141).
February 15, 2026 at 11:51 PM
New "One More Issue" Project commission, based on the idea that the Golden Age heroes had a final 1940s adventure - Doctor Mid-Nite battles Green Arrow's foe Bulls-Eye in a fantasy cover to All-American Comics #103, drawn by @peterclintonart.bsky.social (homaging Dave Cockrum's cover to DD #141).
If you see this, post a comics cover you love.
December 5, 2025 at 7:04 PM
If you see this, post a comics cover you love.
December 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I just backed The Atomic Thunderbolt: Complete Graphic Novel on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/tjc...
The Atomic Thunderbolt: Complete Graphic Novel
The return of the Golden Age One-Hit Wonder The Atomic Thunderbolt! 200+ pages of action, mystery, Nazi-punching and more!
www.kickstarter.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I just backed The Atomic Thunderbolt: Complete Graphic Novel on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/tjc...
A new "One More Issue" Project commission, based on the idea that the Golden Age heroes had one final adventure in the 1940s - Doctor Fate battles the Spectre's foe Kulak in a fantasy cover to More Fun Comics #99, as drawn by Robert Jones (homaging Marie Severin's cover to Strange Tales #158).
October 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
A new "One More Issue" Project commission, based on the idea that the Golden Age heroes had one final adventure in the 1940s - Doctor Fate battles the Spectre's foe Kulak in a fantasy cover to More Fun Comics #99, as drawn by Robert Jones (homaging Marie Severin's cover to Strange Tales #158).
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October 1, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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These popped up in my Facebook memories from nine (!) years ago - four #Babylon5 pulp magazine covers I mocked up using Pulp-O-Mizer.
... for anyone who, like me, has always wondered what B5 would have been like if it had been written by EE "Doc" Smith or Edmond Hamilton.
... for anyone who, like me, has always wondered what B5 would have been like if it had been written by EE "Doc" Smith or Edmond Hamilton.
September 26, 2025 at 2:08 PM
These popped up in my Facebook memories from nine (!) years ago - four #Babylon5 pulp magazine covers I mocked up using Pulp-O-Mizer.
... for anyone who, like me, has always wondered what B5 would have been like if it had been written by EE "Doc" Smith or Edmond Hamilton.
... for anyone who, like me, has always wondered what B5 would have been like if it had been written by EE "Doc" Smith or Edmond Hamilton.
One for the #JSA and #All-StarSquadron fans - All-Star Squadron #150 (from my Continuation Project), drawn by @craigcermak.bsky.social and newly coloured by Rich Seetoo.
Based on John Byrne's cover to Secret Origins Annual #1.
Based on John Byrne's cover to Secret Origins Annual #1.
September 21, 2025 at 8:16 AM
One for the #JSA and #All-StarSquadron fans - All-Star Squadron #150 (from my Continuation Project), drawn by @craigcermak.bsky.social and newly coloured by Rich Seetoo.
Based on John Byrne's cover to Secret Origins Annual #1.
Based on John Byrne's cover to Secret Origins Annual #1.
Aha! The secret of what @straczynski.bsky.social is doing in the UK is revealed - he's set up a scaffolding company.😂
(Just to note - this picture is taken from the company's website. A school near me is having some work done, and I saw a similar sign there, but I couldn't get a clear picture).
(Just to note - this picture is taken from the company's website. A school near me is having some work done, and I saw a similar sign there, but I couldn't get a clear picture).
September 14, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Aha! The secret of what @straczynski.bsky.social is doing in the UK is revealed - he's set up a scaffolding company.😂
(Just to note - this picture is taken from the company's website. A school near me is having some work done, and I saw a similar sign there, but I couldn't get a clear picture).
(Just to note - this picture is taken from the company's website. A school near me is having some work done, and I saw a similar sign there, but I couldn't get a clear picture).
A new commission from @hotelfred.bsky.social - what if Quality Comics published a 103rd issue of Police Comics starring Plastic Man (it became a cops-and-detectives title with that issue) - and had also managed to do a deal with DC to use Golden Age Superman villain The Prankster as Plas' foe?
September 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
A new commission from @hotelfred.bsky.social - what if Quality Comics published a 103rd issue of Police Comics starring Plastic Man (it became a cops-and-detectives title with that issue) - and had also managed to do a deal with DC to use Golden Age Superman villain The Prankster as Plas' foe?
Back in 2018 I was in contact with Vince Argondezzi, and he was kind enough to share some of his unpublished #InfinityInc material, including two cover designs (one penciled, one just a layout).
I've had Bambos Georgiou work both of them up into final covers for me - and I think they look great!
I've had Bambos Georgiou work both of them up into final covers for me - and I think they look great!
August 21, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Back in 2018 I was in contact with Vince Argondezzi, and he was kind enough to share some of his unpublished #InfinityInc material, including two cover designs (one penciled, one just a layout).
I've had Bambos Georgiou work both of them up into final covers for me - and I think they look great!
I've had Bambos Georgiou work both of them up into final covers for me - and I think they look great!
TransPennine "Express" once again demonstrate how inaccurate their company name is.
Once I am appointed dictator they'll be legally required to change their name to the more accurate "TransPennine When We Can Be Arsed To Provide A Train Service"...
Once I am appointed dictator they'll be legally required to change their name to the more accurate "TransPennine When We Can Be Arsed To Provide A Train Service"...
August 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
TransPennine "Express" once again demonstrate how inaccurate their company name is.
Once I am appointed dictator they'll be legally required to change their name to the more accurate "TransPennine When We Can Be Arsed To Provide A Train Service"...
Once I am appointed dictator they'll be legally required to change their name to the more accurate "TransPennine When We Can Be Arsed To Provide A Train Service"...
One for the #JSA fans: I picked this up from my framer yesterday afternoon - Mike Machlan depicts the Justice Society battling Solomon Grundy, drawn (I think) in the late 1990s, and now hanging on my wall.
Machlan was an exceptional talent, and I'm absolutely delighted to own this.
Machlan was an exceptional talent, and I'm absolutely delighted to own this.
August 2, 2025 at 9:35 AM
One for the #JSA fans: I picked this up from my framer yesterday afternoon - Mike Machlan depicts the Justice Society battling Solomon Grundy, drawn (I think) in the late 1990s, and now hanging on my wall.
Machlan was an exceptional talent, and I'm absolutely delighted to own this.
Machlan was an exceptional talent, and I'm absolutely delighted to own this.