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Dundee-based comic book writer Portfolio: https://tonyholdsworth2.wordpress.com/ Contact: tonyholdsworth0@gmail.com Banner by Emma Oosterhous

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How is there no-one on my timeline excited for this??

12.12.2025 07:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Get ready to watch Goofy fly a plane into the second tower while rawdogging Donald Duck, I guess

11.12.2025 15:45 β€” πŸ‘ 195    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 0
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2000AD Prog 2462 Review
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11.12.2025 14:35 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What a feast of information this is! It's so nice to see the enthusiasm and the thinking behind the finished page. We hardly ever see scripts or inspirations or any of that.

Love to see love for Toth, too

10.12.2025 16:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I love Calum's work so much.

10.12.2025 12:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Pneumonia has hit me hard. Over the past two months, I've lost almost $20k of work, and by the time we get to January, I'll only have three projects left.
Editors/writers/artists/publishers: if you're staffing new projects over the coming months, PLEASE keep me in mind as your letterer πŸ™

09.12.2025 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 52    πŸ” 61    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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a man in a suit and tie is standing in a park Alt: Gif of Old Snake from Metal Gear Solid 4. He stands in a graveyard, saluting the camera

May it rest in peace. Jokes aside, hope you find a viable alternative!

09.12.2025 14:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A panel from All Star Superman in which Atlas, Samson and Lois Lane can be seen from the shoulders up. They face the camera. They are in all super suits. Samson says, "How about we let the lady decide who she'd like to spend her day with, Superman? We propose a challenge of the ages!"

A panel from All Star Superman in which Atlas, Samson and Lois Lane can be seen from the shoulders up. They face the camera. They are in all super suits. Samson says, "How about we let the lady decide who she'd like to spend her day with, Superman? We propose a challenge of the ages!"

Gotta be Frank Quitely for Atlas and Samson from All Star Superman. They're such a fun pair of himbos.

09.12.2025 12:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
David Bowie - The Laughing Gnome
YouTube video by TheVideoJukeBox3 David Bowie - The Laughing Gnome

Artists! Writers! You may think you're over the hill. Past it. Too old to become great. Wehhh Moebius got published at 17. SHUT UP.

The silliest piece of shit I've ever heard was made by David Actual Bowie

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08.12.2025 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The cover of the book Imherit the Stars. Two astronauts on the moon wearing white space suits pull a dead astronaut out of the dust. The dead astronaut is wearing a red space suit and we see his skull through his visor

The cover of the book Imherit the Stars. Two astronauts on the moon wearing white space suits pull a dead astronaut out of the dust. The dead astronaut is wearing a red space suit and we see his skull through his visor

Finished Inherit the Stars as recommended by @hideokojimaen.bsky.kojimaproductions.jp

What a strange and interesting book. It's almost as if the protagonist is the investigation itself, with the scientists unravelling the mystery of the 50,000 year old dead man on the moon

05.12.2025 08:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The77's logo. It shows a ringed planet. The ring intersects with a giant red and white 77.

The77's logo. It shows a ringed planet. The ring intersects with a giant red and white 77.

Just had a great call with @philipreadart.bsky.social and @the77publications.bsky.social

Very cool things on the way!

04.12.2025 20:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2000AD Prog 2461 Review
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03.12.2025 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is so damn special, to have even conceived of the idea, let alone constructed it. Amazing

03.12.2025 07:43 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

At first glance it's convincing, but immediately falls apart when you look even a little bit closer. That's why AI is dog shit. I don't want the world to be just fine at first glance, I need to be able to dig into it

01.12.2025 22:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A shelf of manga in Waterstones. Volumes of Nana are lined up on the shelf next to Naruto, so if you read across the titles to the tune of the 60s Batman show, it sounds like nananananananana NARUTO

A shelf of manga in Waterstones. Volumes of Nana are lined up on the shelf next to Naruto, so if you read across the titles to the tune of the 60s Batman show, it sounds like nananananananana NARUTO

(to the tune of nananana Batman)

29.11.2025 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Get well soon!

29.11.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If today is Thanksgiving for you then I hope you have a good one and enjoy your family dinner!

27.11.2025 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Luca Ronconi's production of NiccolΓ² Jommelli's opera "Fetonte"

Set design by Mauro Pagano (1951-1988)

Luca Ronconi's production of NiccolΓ² Jommelli's opera "Fetonte" Set design by Mauro Pagano (1951-1988)

Tennessee Williams’s Suddenly Last Summer in 1998.

Set design by Ralph Koltai (1924-2018)

Tennessee Williams’s Suddenly Last Summer in 1998. Set design by Ralph Koltai (1924-2018)

Jean-Christophe Maillot's production of Faust.

Set design by Rolf Sachs (b. 1955)

Jean-Christophe Maillot's production of Faust. Set design by Rolf Sachs (b. 1955)

Simon Armitage's production of the Odyssey.

Set design by Robert Wilson (1941-2025)

Simon Armitage's production of the Odyssey. Set design by Robert Wilson (1941-2025)

There should be more games inspired by avant-garde stage design.

26.11.2025 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1730    πŸ” 447    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 33
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2000AD Prog 2460 Review
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26.11.2025 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Saved for later πŸ‘€

25.11.2025 12:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A series of three panels from Hellboy.

Panel 1: Abe Sapien, the amphibious man, asks, "Is that a monkey?

Panel 2: Close up on Hellboy shouting, "He's got a gun!"

Panel 3: The chimp fires his revolver. The sound effects read BLAM BLAM

A series of three panels from Hellboy. Panel 1: Abe Sapien, the amphibious man, asks, "Is that a monkey? Panel 2: Close up on Hellboy shouting, "He's got a gun!" Panel 3: The chimp fires his revolver. The sound effects read BLAM BLAM

Never beaten

23.11.2025 11:08 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gwyn Has Some Secrets of His Own to Share in ORLA #4 Following the disastrous events of Halloween, Orla is in freefall, and has never felt more alone.

Gwyn Has Some Secrets of His Own to Share in @madcavestudios.com's ORLA #4 by @johnlees.bsky.social, @sallycantirino.bsky.social, Dearbhla Kelly & @letteringbear.bsky.social #NCBD #Orla #MadCaveStudios #DescendIntoMadness

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21.11.2025 22:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here's my winning entry for this year's @2000ad.bsky.social Artist Talent Search at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social . Based on the Future Shock story FaceShopping written by @jamespeaty1575.bsky.social
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21.11.2025 14:21 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking for small gigs starting next month; commissions, covers, sketches, character designs...things of that nature. You can email me, or message me here if you want to discuss.

31.10.2025 23:08 β€” πŸ‘ 122    πŸ” 52    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The week after Thought Bubble feels like the week after Christmas. Desperately trying to prolong the good times and keep the spirit all year round.

20.11.2025 12:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Who won the 2000 AD talent search at Thought Bubble 2025? Whether you’re an aspiring comic book creator or you just love comics, Thought Bubble is the place to be – and this year’s event was bigger and better than ever before! Held amid the genteel tearooms ...

Who were the winners of the 2000 AD talent search competitions at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social? Find out here πŸ‘‰ https://bit.ly/4oRiYYY

20.11.2025 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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2000AD Prog 2459 Review
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19.11.2025 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm a simple guy. I see Dillon Snook, I buy.

18.11.2025 23:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Escape Studios and Comic Book UK partner and create comics degree Escape Studios and Comic Book UK establish strategic partnership and develop a ground-breaking comics undergraduate degree for September 2027 entry.

It is vital to have a clear career pathway to enable people to grow their creativity and skills.

We are incredibly proud to partner with Escape Studios to launch a game-changing undergraduate degree in Comics & Visual Storytelling, starting September 2027.

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17.11.2025 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Despite being exhausted, blistered and delayed by over an hour due to train shenanigans, I am in a terrific mood, and I credit this afterglow to @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social so thank you all for your work!

17.11.2025 14:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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