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MicroCHIPs are A6-sized, 16-page mini-comics filled with individual 1-2 page comics covering fun facts about specific subjects - and we are now accepting submissions for Issue #1: SPACE! 🌠

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Promo image: Cover of Alex Automatic #3, art by James Corcoran, colour art by David B. Cooper.

Promo image: Cover of Alex Automatic #3, art by James Corcoran, colour art by David B. Cooper.

Just 4 days left to back ALEX AUTOMATIC #7 on Kickstarter!

Psychedelic super-spy adventure!

If you enjoy retro stuff like The Prisoner, Joe 90 and The Avengers (UK) but also love comics like Miracleman and The Invisibles, this should be right up your alley!

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i think this is only going to get more important in the current tidal wave of ai shit. ai slop is "content". what YOU make ISNT CONTENT

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The only proper way to fish 🎣

Read on Tapas or
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Art by @steveningramart.bsky.social

#webcomic #apocalypse #fishing #tomsawyer

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The 2026 Sequential Scotland poster. It shows a forest landscape emerging from a book with people making, sharing and reading comics across the artwork.

The 2026 Sequential Scotland poster. It shows a forest landscape emerging from a book with people making, sharing and reading comics across the artwork.

So excited to reveal to everyone the absolutely incredible 2026 poster created by @mortiscausa.bsky.social 😍

We can't wait to welcome you all back to the DoubleTree this August to celebrate everything sequential and small press!

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ALEX AUTOMATIC #7 Driven mad by illegal Government experiments, a secret agent believes he is the robot super-spy hero of 70s TV show, Alex Automatic.

And we are LIVE!

The funding campaign for ALEX AUTOMATIC #7 is now LIVE on Kickstarter. Check out the page!

BTW, please repost if you can, we're basically running promo only from Bluesky for the first time, so any help is appreciated!

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Alex Automatic promo art, based on a publicity poster for 1963 movie Billy Liar.

Alex Automatic promo art, based on a publicity poster for 1963 movie Billy Liar.

We go live with Issue #7 of ALEX AUTOMATIC this Friday, 27th March 2026!

Trapped and alone, Alex faces his strangest adventure yet!

Sign up at our preview page for a launch notification: www.kickstarter.com/projects/fra...

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To whom it may concern, I am writing in regards to the artwork for an educational comic recently released by the University of Aberdeen and the University of Dundee, Navigating Menopause in the Workplace, funded by Henpicked. The artist credited for this project was Katy Stone. My name is Eve Greenwood and I am an alumnus of both the University of Aberdeen (undergraduate) and the University of Dundee (where I completed a Masters of Design in Comics & Graphic Novels). I am also the founder of Quindrie Press, an internationally recognised publisher of independent comics, and the co-director of Small Press Scotland CIC and TAGS Festival, both of which aim to support independent comic creators and other self-publishing artists.

To whom it may concern, I am writing in regards to the artwork for an educational comic recently released by the University of Aberdeen and the University of Dundee, Navigating Menopause in the Workplace, funded by Henpicked. The artist credited for this project was Katy Stone. My name is Eve Greenwood and I am an alumnus of both the University of Aberdeen (undergraduate) and the University of Dundee (where I completed a Masters of Design in Comics & Graphic Novels). I am also the founder of Quindrie Press, an internationally recognised publisher of independent comics, and the co-director of Small Press Scotland CIC and TAGS Festival, both of which aim to support independent comic creators and other self-publishing artists.

Despite zero disclosure for this anywhere in the final product, Katy Stone has unequivocally made heavy use of generative AI for Navigating Menopause in the Workplace. I am aware that Katy Stone and her collaborator Phillip Vaughan have released joint projects for which they have emphatically denied using AI, but Navigating Menopause in the Workplace features a series of completely nonsensical artistic decisions which only make sense if generative AI was used to produce the final work, or if generative AI was used as an underlying base which was then traced over to produce the final work. This includes tangles of hands and fingers that don’t make sense, backgrounds that change dramatically from panel-to-panel or shot-to-shot, furniture that changes completely between panels, backgrounds that heavily feature generative AI’s signature detail blur, characters’ bodies blending into each other, and many, many more tells. Comics are an excellent medium to easily share information and express emotion and they have seen particular success in the “graphic medicine” genre for this exact reason, yet the use of generative AI actively works against both of these goals. I am, to be honest, completely shocked by the fact that Katy Stone was permitted to hand this in, that Chris Murray and Phillip Vaughan signed off on this comic being ready for release as comic professors, and that the work was deemed a good-enough product by those involved considering the low quality of comic craft.

Despite zero disclosure for this anywhere in the final product, Katy Stone has unequivocally made heavy use of generative AI for Navigating Menopause in the Workplace. I am aware that Katy Stone and her collaborator Phillip Vaughan have released joint projects for which they have emphatically denied using AI, but Navigating Menopause in the Workplace features a series of completely nonsensical artistic decisions which only make sense if generative AI was used to produce the final work, or if generative AI was used as an underlying base which was then traced over to produce the final work. This includes tangles of hands and fingers that don’t make sense, backgrounds that change dramatically from panel-to-panel or shot-to-shot, furniture that changes completely between panels, backgrounds that heavily feature generative AI’s signature detail blur, characters’ bodies blending into each other, and many, many more tells. Comics are an excellent medium to easily share information and express emotion and they have seen particular success in the “graphic medicine” genre for this exact reason, yet the use of generative AI actively works against both of these goals. I am, to be honest, completely shocked by the fact that Katy Stone was permitted to hand this in, that Chris Murray and Phillip Vaughan signed off on this comic being ready for release as comic professors, and that the work was deemed a good-enough product by those involved considering the low quality of comic craft.

I believe this reflects incredibly poorly on both the University of Aberdeen and the University of Dundee, particularly as Dundee has recently shuttered its comics masters, and the use of generative AI can only harm the universities’ reputations and opinions of prospective students. It is easy to find other people discussing this project online and raising concerns about its use of generative AI. I am aware that none of the actively working comic professionals employed at the University of Dundee were approached or consulted on this project and the fact that a piece like this, which so blatantly and lazily uses generative AI rather than giving the topic the time and attention it deserves, was released is an embarrassment to all creatives involved. The use of generative AI for this project runs counter to the viewpoints held by the comic professionals currently running the comic-related courses at the University of Dundee’s Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, who I am aware expressly denounce using generative AI, and it is even sadder coming from a city whose culture and history is so heavily steeped in the art of comics. If the University of Aberdeen and the University of Dundee believe that generative AI is an appropriate tool to use in a project like this, then I can only conclude that both universities have little to no respect for this important and flourishing art form.

I believe this reflects incredibly poorly on both the University of Aberdeen and the University of Dundee, particularly as Dundee has recently shuttered its comics masters, and the use of generative AI can only harm the universities’ reputations and opinions of prospective students. It is easy to find other people discussing this project online and raising concerns about its use of generative AI. I am aware that none of the actively working comic professionals employed at the University of Dundee were approached or consulted on this project and the fact that a piece like this, which so blatantly and lazily uses generative AI rather than giving the topic the time and attention it deserves, was released is an embarrassment to all creatives involved. The use of generative AI for this project runs counter to the viewpoints held by the comic professionals currently running the comic-related courses at the University of Dundee’s Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, who I am aware expressly denounce using generative AI, and it is even sadder coming from a city whose culture and history is so heavily steeped in the art of comics. If the University of Aberdeen and the University of Dundee believe that generative AI is an appropriate tool to use in a project like this, then I can only conclude that both universities have little to no respect for this important and flourishing art form.

Furthermore, it is particularly disappointing to see this coming from Chris Murray and Phillip Vaughan, both of whom were my lecturers when I took the comics masters. I am sure that both Chris and Phil are well aware of the many, many comic professionals in Dundee and in Scotland who have worked on similarly educational comic projects and who would be available for hire, and that they would also be aware that these professionals would not minimise the importance of a project like Navigating Menopause in the Workplace by lazily using AI-generated images. Most of all, I am disappointed for the PhD student whose research the project was based on, the contributors, and the charity Henpicked for having their names attached to a project that has ended up looking like this. I believe Katy Stone, Chris Murray, and Phillip Vaughan need to apologise for allowing such a poorly-produced project to be released, particularly with no disclosure about the use of generative AI, and that any future comic projects released by the University of Dundee or the University of Aberdeen need to be further scrutinised to ensure that generative AI was not used. Ideally, this project would be redrawn and given the attention it deserves by a different artist. It is utterly shameful that Henpicked’s funding was misused to allow someone to sloppily put a comic together in such a way. Regards,

Furthermore, it is particularly disappointing to see this coming from Chris Murray and Phillip Vaughan, both of whom were my lecturers when I took the comics masters. I am sure that both Chris and Phil are well aware of the many, many comic professionals in Dundee and in Scotland who have worked on similarly educational comic projects and who would be available for hire, and that they would also be aware that these professionals would not minimise the importance of a project like Navigating Menopause in the Workplace by lazily using AI-generated images. Most of all, I am disappointed for the PhD student whose research the project was based on, the contributors, and the charity Henpicked for having their names attached to a project that has ended up looking like this. I believe Katy Stone, Chris Murray, and Phillip Vaughan need to apologise for allowing such a poorly-produced project to be released, particularly with no disclosure about the use of generative AI, and that any future comic projects released by the University of Dundee or the University of Aberdeen need to be further scrutinised to ensure that generative AI was not used. Ideally, this project would be redrawn and given the attention it deserves by a different artist. It is utterly shameful that Henpicked’s funding was misused to allow someone to sloppily put a comic together in such a way. Regards,

This morning I emailed the University of Dundee, the University of Aberdeen, and several of the contributors to this project to flag my disgust at the use of generative AI. There is no room for generative AI in Scottish comics, particularly not for topics like this which deserve respect and care.

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A man and a woman are talking on a couch, but the man's eyes are not facing the woman. Their hands are blended together in AI spaghetti.

A man and a woman are talking on a couch, but the man's eyes are not facing the woman. Their hands are blended together in AI spaghetti.

Two panels of a man and a woman in an office. The background is the exact same between panels but the chairs are completely different.

Two panels of a man and a woman in an office. The background is the exact same between panels but the chairs are completely different.

Multiple rows of people working on computers at desks, but one person is floating in the middle of a row with no discernable desk or computer.

Multiple rows of people working on computers at desks, but one person is floating in the middle of a row with no discernable desk or computer.

A door with a nonsensical knob and lock. The other side of the door has no knob.

A door with a nonsensical knob and lock. The other side of the door has no knob.

This should embarrass you.

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Dundee Uni has just put out a comic that blatantly uses AI-generated images for a project that is meant to spread awareness about a serious topic - a project that, let me be clear, did NOT approach or consult the comic professionals who work AT THE UNI - and I am frankly fucking disgusted.

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ThirdBear Press will be exhibiting at Thought Bubble Comic Convention, 14th & 15th November 2026, Harrogate Convention Centre

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I'll be at Thought bubble again this year! 💪

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6 panel comic P1: alternate take on the opening titles for the Simpsons, instead titled 'The Smisnops" P2: a moody establishing shot of a mist draped Moe's Tavern. A beam of light shines out through the door's window P3: closeup of a tired looking hommer sitting at the bar, a slight unreadable toothy grin on his face. He clasps a bottle of beer in his right hand P4: suddenly, a tentacle-like tongue Cronenberg's out of his gaping mouth. At it's tip is a tiny human head P5: the slime covered tongue thing latches its mouth to the open neck of the beer bottle P6: we dolly back to reveal the whole bar. Surrounded by human skeletons draped over the bartop, hommer and the entity sip large on the golden nectar

6 panel comic P1: alternate take on the opening titles for the Simpsons, instead titled 'The Smisnops" P2: a moody establishing shot of a mist draped Moe's Tavern. A beam of light shines out through the door's window P3: closeup of a tired looking hommer sitting at the bar, a slight unreadable toothy grin on his face. He clasps a bottle of beer in his right hand P4: suddenly, a tentacle-like tongue Cronenberg's out of his gaping mouth. At it's tip is a tiny human head P5: the slime covered tongue thing latches its mouth to the open neck of the beer bottle P6: we dolly back to reveal the whole bar. Surrounded by human skeletons draped over the bartop, hommer and the entity sip large on the golden nectar

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Yesssss 💪

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The Scottish Comics itch.io Bundle is open for submissions! MORE INFO BELOW

The Scottish Comics itch.io Bundle is open for submissions! MORE INFO BELOW

💙 SCOTTISH COMIC CREATORS! 💙 Submit your comic to the Scottish Comics Itch Bundle, which will go up for sale later this summer! 25% of profits will go to charities aiding Palestine and the rest will be split among creators. More info in the thread below!

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Nom nom nom. You just loooove eating me 🤢

Read on Tapas or
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Art by @steveningramart.bsky.social

#webcomic #apocalypse #funguscore #infection #disgusting

2 months ago 6 1 0 0

Scottish small press creators! It's time for us to build up our community knowledge and share what we know with each other. SPS is putting together free networking events where we help teach creators what they need to know. Please fill in our survey to let us know what YOU want to hear about!

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Helmar holding Shosty the dog, asking for someone to throw them a life ring.

Helmar holding Shosty the dog, asking for someone to throw them a life ring.

Miriam Steeton looking down from the deck of the ship, telling Helmar that he and the dog are infected. They could turn into the same thing that killed her husband, Jack - and she can't let that happen.

Miriam Steeton looking down from the deck of the ship, telling Helmar that he and the dog are infected. They could turn into the same thing that killed her husband, Jack - and she can't let that happen.

Helmar and shosty in the water. Helmar is protesting that they're fine - they haven't become monsters.

Helmar and shosty in the water. Helmar is protesting that they're fine - they haven't become monsters.

Miriam above, walking away. She tells Helmar that he has two choices: swim to shore and join the fungus, or drown.

Miriam above, walking away. She tells Helmar that he has two choices: swim to shore and join the fungus, or drown.

Cold 🥶

Read on Tapas or
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Art by @steveningramart.bsky.social

#webcomic #apocalypse #funguscore #infection #dog #cold

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Lots of talent in this anthology!

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In case you missed it yesterday…

Submissions for the next volume of BOXES are open!

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Not Shosty! Noooo! 😱

Read on Tapas or
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Art by @steveningramart.bsky.social

#webcomic #apocalypse #funguscore #infection #dog

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Triple Image. Page 1-2

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Quick warning for Kickstarter users below.

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New Year, New Comics Submissions for BOXES reopen February! The background contains the covers of the previous 4 volumes of BOXES Comic Magazine.

New Year, New Comics Submissions for BOXES reopen February! The background contains the covers of the previous 4 volumes of BOXES Comic Magazine.

Submissions for BOXES Vol. 5 will be OPEN from 1st to 28th February.

If you are UK based and have an idea for a new short comic or article about comics, we'd love to hear from you.

There's a bit more about it in our latest newsletter:
thirdbearpress.substack.com/p/new-year-n...

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God knows who we'll be able to sell this to, but we're going live on Kickstarter with #7 of ALEXT AUTOMATIC soon, probably March!

A lovely issue where things get much better and simpler for Alex. Oh, hang on...

3 months ago 24 14 1 0
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Exhibitor applications are now open for Thought Bubble Comic Convention 2026!! Find all the information, and how to apply, here: thoughtbubblefestival.com/exhibit

The deadline is 11:59pm (GMT) on Sunday 8 February 2026.

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SOUP - The Society of Unexplained Phenomena - A Comic Reading
SOUP - The Society of Unexplained Phenomena - A Comic Reading YouTube video by StevenIngramART

Trying something new by reading from my new comic SOUP: The Society of Unexplained Phenomena on Youtube.

Have a watch here 👀

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SOUP - The Society of Unexplained Phenomena - A Comic Reading
SOUP - The Society of Unexplained Phenomena - A Comic Reading YouTube video by StevenIngramART

Trying something new by reading from my new comic SOUP: The Society of Unexplained Phenomena on Youtube.

Have a watch here 👀

youtu.be/Esb-3sNgLCo

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Most disturbing sequence so far on The Wilder Shore. Enjoy!

Read on Tapas or
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Art by @steveningramart.bsky.social

#webcomic #apocalypse #fungus

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Introducing the Broken Frontier Awards 2025 – Events in Gaza Make Their Presence Felt in Another Eclectic Set of BF Nominations – Broken Frontier The Broken Frontier Awards 2025 are here and you get to play a part in deciding who the winners are for the last twelve months.

Get voting, pals!

Introducing the Broken Frontier Awards 2025 – Events in Gaza Make Their Presence Felt in Another Eclectic Set of BF Nominations. #BFAwards25

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And the award for world's best dad goes to...

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Art by @steveningramart.bsky.social

#webcomic #apocalypse #fungus #dad #worldsbestdad

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