Impossible to disagree with a single word that Ben Rhodes (Obama era NSC official) is saying here:

The Far Side and Dennis the Menace comics with the captions swapped.

Writing one panel comics seems like alchemy.

Seeing the Bill Watterson originals full of pencil lines of stuff that didn’t work, scuffs the eraser didn’t pick up, white out galore and more was something I needed to see to remind myself that nothing is perfect the first go and tweaks need to be made and you’re allowed to try again.

A wizard looks away from his phone, distractedly.

I learned the term Whimsigoth, and I am here for it.

Perfect 😙👌

Grape too spicy.

Screenshot of successful Kickstarter campaign

We did it! Thanks to everyone who backed it! I'm absolutely chuffed.

BOXES Comic Magazine #4 The 4th volume of BOXES Comic Magazine! Lots of new short comics from a diverse range of exciting UK based creators.

**FINAL 4 HOURS!**

Last call to back BOXES Vol. 4 on Kickstarter! We are within £500 of our goal.

BOXES is an anthology that showcases exciting UK based cartoonists.

You can help bring this latest issue to life by backing it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...

Thanks!

A screenshot of the BOXES Vol. 4 Kickstarter page showing 20 hours remaining with £4156 of £5000 raised.

20 hours remaining and just under £850 to be raised!

By my reckoning that’s around 40 backers. Can you be one of them? Do you know someone who could be?

BOXES is an anthology that showcases exciting UK based cartoonists. Check it out here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...

You trust me right when it comes to UK indie and small press comics? BOXES is a fantastic curated comics anthology that gives a rare platform these days to some of our finest emerging creators in the medium. Please back this or spread the word if you can!!

Black and white comic art of an anthropomorphic frog walking into the forest. Art by Will Hudson for BOXES Comic Magazine.

Black and white comic art of an anthropomorphic frog peering through the trees. Art by Will Hudson for BOXES Comic Magazine.

Black and white comic art of an anthropomorphic frog peering through some trees. He looks surprised and amazed by what he is seeing. Art by Will Hudson for BOXES Comic Magazine.

Follow the frogs journey in The Sun and Moon Still Rule Our Lives by @willhudsoncomics.bsky.social in the volume 4 of BOXES Comic Magazine.

BOXES showcases comics from the most exciting talent in UK comics and is currently funding on Kickstarter.

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BOXES Comic Magazine #4 The 4th volume of BOXES Comic Magazine! Lots of new short comics from a diverse range of exciting UK based creators.

Down to the last 4 days on the BOXES Vol. 4 Kickstarter!

We’re 2/3 funded. It feels close now! Can you help us push us towards the funding goal for printing this anthology full of stellar creators?

Check the funding page here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...

Thanks! 📦📦📦

We’re halfway through the BOXES Vol. 4 and a little under halfway funded!

BOXES showcases interesting & exciting UK based cartoonists. Can you help us get this new volume in print?

Thanks again Andy! Great to chat to you today!

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!! Gosh!Fest: Our own small presstival.

Saturday 30th August 2025, from 11am.

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I've been getting my fingers inky in preparing a comic for this anthology. Its a really cool line-up of UK indie comic talent, and i'm honoured to be amongst them.

An easy project to back, i'm sure you'll agree?

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BOXES Vol. 4 Creators Reveal! Let's meet the creators featured in the latest issue of BOXES Comic Magazine.

Not long now until the BOXES Vol. 4 Kickstarter goes live! Here's a one-stop-shop with a list of all the creators who are involved in this issue.

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Hopefully you agree this is an exciting looking line-up!

Toad on island surrounded by a watery moat of tadpoles flowers and foliage, trees sway in background of night sky and full moon, painting.

Goodnight.
🖼️ Tuesday Riddell

18th century Chinese ceramic frog, from the house at Nymans.

Some asemic writing from my sketchbook.

I read an essay on it in the excellent Plain Text magazine, from Plain Form, and I'm feeling inspired.

Wouldn't It Be Nice YouTube video by The Beach Boys - Topic

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Thrilled to be part of this. It's shaping up to be really special -

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So excited to be in the next volume of Boxes! We’ve got some really stellar talent in this one 🥰

Cover art for boxes comic magazine volume 4. Three trow dance around a fire while playing flutes and violin.

The critically acclaimed anthology BOXES Comic Magazine returns to Kickstarter in July with vol. 4!

Look at this lovely cover featuring art by the talented @aimeelockwood.bsky.social

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A snip of the cover art for BOXES Comic Magazine Vol. 4. Art by Aimee Lockwood. Ghostly spectres dance in the smoke of a roaring fire in front of a small building in the background.

If you want to be among the first to see the gorgeous cover for the next volume of BOXES you should follow out newsletter. We'll be sharing it there first in the next few days: thirdbearpress.substack.com

Here's a wee snippet to whet your appetite! Art by @aimeelockwood.bsky.social

Get in loser we’re creating honest sentimental art without a trace of irony and putting a piece of ourselves out into the world

A variety of images from a cloth book including soft white material pages with red text or particular patterns and shapes

Louise Bourgeois used lithographs as part of her fabric illustrated book, 'Ode à l'Oubli' 2004 #WomensArt

Orange tulip and silver and green foliage, textile design.

May Morris, 1890s.

Some sketches of forests, with a few additions by my son.

Inspired by Maurice Sendak, of course, and David McKee. I often find that turning to illustration from kids books is eye opening.

#sketchbook #art

Sketchbook page of doodles and symbols.

Doodling the days away.

I love a messy, impulsive sketchbook.