Margot Ferrick’s Star of Swan leans heavily into that unlikely truth in visual storytelling that anthropomorphised characters allow us important insights into the human condition by, ironically, the stripping of…
You may already recognise Shuning Ji’s name from the Catalyst comics anthology published by SelfMadeHero a couple of years back. That book was the result of their Graphic Anthology Programme…
SelfMadeHero have announced their latest batch of release for Autumn 2024 including They Shot the Piano Player, Madame Choi and the Monsters, Adieu Birkenau and Edifice. More details below. AUTUMN…
Shocking, thrilling and intriguing, Beth Hetland’s Tender, a psychological thriller from Fantagraphics, erupted onto the comics scene earlier this year, both startling and delighting horror lovers, and cementing Hetland as…
When Fantagraphics teased us with the unexpected return of Peter Bagge’s Hate series back in February for many it will have undoubtedly been one of the comics announcements of the…
There’s something comforting about artists choosing to publish what they want, without worrying about whether established publishers will put their weight behind it. Lily Thu Fierro and Generoso Fierro’s latest…
I had no idea what to expect when I picked up the first two volumes of Everything Sucks from Michael Sweater and Silver Sprocket. Sure, the covers are pretty jazzy;…
As something of a final gift to us from its editor and comics legend Trina Robbins, pro-choice anthology Won’t Back Down! is a fittingly defiant collection. It acts as a…
Your favourite online comics social is back! Our fortnightly Gosh! Comics and Broken Frontier Drink and Draw takes place this Thursday, August 8th. And this time we’re theming our drawing…
There’s an obvious question to be asked when considering Epitaphs from the Abyss, Oni Press’s first foray into reviving the classic EC brand. EC Comics, the game-changing line of genre…
We’ve always been huge fans of the WIP Comics anthologies here at BF and this year’s offering is no exception. With another intriguing physical format and some of the most…
Time for an announcement of another batch of Thought Bubble 2024 guests including international names like Elsa Charretier and BF faves like Shazleen Khan and Lucy Sullivan. THOUGHT BUBBLE ANNOUNCE…
Perhaps now more than ever, the right to vote and have our voice heard is at the forefront of many people’s minds. It’s so important that we remember the drastic…
It’s preview time at BF and this time around we have a neat sneak peek at next week’s issue of Deadweights #5 from the ever delightful Ahoy Comics below. Let’s…
10 YEARS OF THE BF SIX TO WATCH! Event organiser, collective member, writer and artist… Tom Philipson is a man of many roles within the UK indie comics world. He’s…
Before the pandemic BF’s Staff Picks feature had run for many years, with members of the team giving a weekly overview of recommended new releases. Now, retooled and reimagined to…
10 YEARS OF THE BF SIX TO WATCH! If you’re in London on Saturday August 31st between 7-9pm then keep your diaries free! Our chums at Gosh! Comics are putting…
It’s nearly here! In just under three weeks Small Press Day returns on Saturday, August 17th. With event notifications coming in there are some incredible SPD celebrations on the calendar…
“There is No Singular or Correct Intersex Narrative” – LJ Nakamura on Intersex Representation and the Liberating Nature of Pulp Sci-FiJune 4, 2026
“We Want Trans and Queer Teens to Feel Seen and Understood” – Tilly Bridges and Susan Bridges on Their New Graphic Novel ‘Just Another Summer’ and the Collaborative Writing ProcessJune 2, 2026
“A Room Full of Comics People is a True Joy to See!” – Marc Jackson on Bringing MACC-POW! to Macclesfield and the Resurgence of Kids Comics in the UKMay 25, 2026
“Our Work is Rooted in South Asian Identity and Community-Led Histories” – Exploring the Publishing Output and Ethos of Kutty Press with Bhavani Balasubramanyam and Deepesh SangtaniMay 18, 2026
“There’s Value in Being the Oddbeat Offering Which Has an Unusual Niche” – Steve Morris Talks about Shelfdust’s Approach to Comics Criticism and Where it All Went Wrong for Comics Commentary OnlineMay 11, 2026
