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Below are the new books debuting at Thought Bubble this year

● The Once and Future Riot by Joe Sacco From the ground-breaking graphics journalist and author of Palestine, a revelatory investigation of the deadly sectarian riots in 2013 Uttar Pradesh, India, and their urgent global significance today. Here, the award winning cartoonist turns his masterful visual reportage to a story that is specific to India but with implications and resonance for us all.

Find at: Comixology Hall D16      https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/453989/the-once-and-future-riot-by-sacco-joe/9781787334328

● The Casebook of Stamford Hawksmoor by Bryan Talbot With top-hat and cane in hand, Scotland Yard’s DI Stamford Hawksmoor shadows the murky backstreets of London on the hunt for a sadistic serial killer. A prequel to Talbot’s pioneering Grandville series, The Casebook of Stamford Hawksmoor is also an intriguing, labyrinthine stand-alone mystery graphic novel set in a world of hansom cabs and pea-souper fogs, where explosive violence can erupt at any second – and does!

Find at: Comixology Hall D16 https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/453994/the-casebook-of-stamford-hawksmoor-by-talbot-bryan/9781787335516

● MOTHER, by Abs Bailey MOTHER is a slice-of-life meets body horror graphic novel about a woman named Sylvie accepting to become the mother to a patch of sentient mould spores. When she spirals from a mother into something far crueller, the spores start a revolution in a bid for their freedom.

Find at: Comixology Hall C4b      https://www.abscomics.com/mother

● PAMPHLET02, by OCTOBYAN PAMPHLET is an annual illustrated series of fictional newsletters centered around a stupid question. For this year’s issue, PAMPHLET would be discussing what lies inside vending machines!

Find at: Redshirt Hall C45.     https://www.ppippipress.com/

● Rumble: The Untold, Unpublished and Unfinished comics of the Ultimate Universe by Jack Milson The Untold, Unpublished, and Unfinished: The Lost Comics of Marvel’s Ultimate Universe Discover the hidden history of Marvel’s groundbreaking Ultimate Universe. Dive into the stories that were never told — the projects that almost happened, the ideas that faded away, and the creators who shaped (and reshaped) an era of modern comics. Featuring exclusive interviews. Uncover the Ultimate Universe like you’ve never seen it before — the stories behind the stories.

Find at: Redshirt Hall B11a     http://rumblecomics.gumroad.com

● I Know The Way Out, by Chrissy Williams and Tom Humberstone A new collection of poetry comics by Chrissy Williams and Tom Humberstone. Dealing with isolation, loss, hope, and solidarity. Riso-printed in four beautiful colours.

Find at: Comixology Hall C36 or B3      https://tomhumberstone.com/shop

● The Lady of the Lake: Special Edition by Joe S. Farrar, Guilherme Grandizolli, and Haley Rose-Lyon A special edition of the Eisner Award nominated short story, featuring never before seen extras. Available for free, exclusively at Thought Bubble.

Find at: Redshirt Hall C44b      https://bsky.app/profile/joesfarrar.bsky.social

● Knight Terrors – Various Artists Edited by Tom Smith An anthology of Dark Fantasy themed horror comics and prose from some of the best up-and-comers working in the genre.

Find at: Redshirt Hall A24       https://www.instagram.com/frissoncomics

● Angry Duck Vol. 2, by KA Sandholm The second full length comic book about all the awful characters in Angry Duck World

Find at: Redshirt Hall C38      https://angryduckshop.com

● A Garden of Spheres, by Linnea Sterte The beginning of a new fantasy epic, masterfully illustrated by award-winning Linnea Sterte

Find at: Comixology Hall D7-8 https://peow.studio

● WAR COMICS: A Memento by Colin Mathieson & Matt Soffe An affectionate journey of the evolution of British war comics from Victorian story papers beginnings through World Wars and the ‘Golden Age’ of 1970’s comics, told from the viewpoint of a newsvendors family.

Find at: The 2000 AD Hall B46 https://www.momentofadventure.blogspot.com

● Capital Impact, by Raymonde Chira and Tony Chao This is a dark scifi adaptation of the Pied Piper of Hamelin story.

Find at: Bubbleboy Hall H3 https://www.instagram.com/p/DP_1BtYALr5

● Cauldron: Forbidden Appetites by Sam Noir, Casey Parsons, Shane Heron, and Ricky Lima, from RAID Press. CAULDRON: FORBIDDEN APPETITES A deluxe, remastered hardcover collection celebrating the darkly seductive spirit of Cauldron Magazine. Forbidden Appetites curates and enhances the best tales from the series—now reimagined with stunning new production, upgraded paper stock, and vivid colour restoration—alongside exclusive new stories and artwork. A feast for fans of fantasy, horror, and the forbidden. Mature Readers.

Find at: Redshirt Hall Booth 1 RAIDpress.com

● BLACKMOUTH: THE WITCH’S MARK by Kyle J. Smith and Katie Sawatsky, from RAID Press. In the haunted town of Blackmouth, ancient evils linger beneath the surface—and one woman’s return threatens to awaken them. The Witch’s Mark blends folk horror and dark fantasy in a tale of inheritance, superstition, and vengeance, brought to life through moody, atmospheric art and evocative storytelling. Mature Readers.

Find at: Redshirt Hall Booth 1 RAIDpress.com

● Bird’s Eye View, by Asia Kazub Psychological horror about a woman, who to deal with everyday struggles, begins to hypno-meditate. Includes injury and nudity.

Find at: Redshirt Hall E6b Ko-fi.com/taviisii

● Sha – The shadow One by Pat Mills & Olivier Ledroit Sha – Pat Mills’ Futuristic Gothic Vampire (book 1/3)

Find at: The 2000 AD Hall A20-21       The77comic.net

● Red by Night Black by Day by Jo Heeley, Rupert Lewis-Jones & Morby Imagine Peaky Blinders with goblins!

Find at: The 2000 AD Hall A20-21       The77comic.net

● Haru Book 3: Fall The final part of the award winning fantasy adventure series, about growing up, and the lengths you would go for those you love.

Find at: The 2000 AD Hall B42      https://publishing.andrewsmcmeel.com/book/haru-book-3/

● CROMEMORY Volume One, by Kyle Fewell When Renee, a Syndicate assassin, is sent to a military cyberstorage unit to destroy a datadoll, she instead finds a fully cybernetic body with the memories of her lost sister. Together, they must confront the mysterious Syndicate that controls their lives, but can Renee trust this doll? Are things truly what they appear to be?

Find at: Bubbleboy Hall C9      https://www.koguchipress.com

● Who Are The Power Pals?, by Duane Murray, Ahmed Raafat, and Rob Jones A buddy comedy about fame, friendship, and just how long you’d be willing to fake it to make it.

Find at: The 2000 AD Hall A16b      https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/3014-271/Who-Are-the-Power-Pals-TPB

● The Woman In The Ship by Sapphira Olson Sci-Fi/Romance – After the destruction of Earth—an event possibly orchestrated by a rogue AI named SuOne—the six-person crew of the Ascension may be all that’s left of the human race. Their original mission, to rendezvous with the Voyager 2 probe and affix a billionaire’s ashes to its surface, suddenly feels meaningless in the face of extinction.

Find at: The 2000 AD Hall B18      https://www.lethepressbooks.com/product-page/the-woman-in-the-ship

● The Gloriously Untrue Adventures of Sapphira by Sapphira Olson Sci-Fi, adventure and romance with a surreal twist. A fictional version of Sapphira herself heads out into space to find her lost cat on the Anderson Moon Base

Find at: The 2000 AD Hall B18      https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/sapphiraolson

● Ice Cold Sweat by Anthony Kelly and Anthony Cook After leaving a party late at night, the darkness closes in, paranoia takes hold, and the line between fear and reality begins to blur.

Find at: Redshirt Hall D36      www.darkcloudcomic.co.uk

● GOLDEN RAGE: MOTHER KNOWS BEST, by Chrissy Williams, Lauren Knight, Sofie Dodgson, Becca Carey and Joamette Gil Old women have been deemed useless to society and are abandoned on an island, where they must make friends, fight to the death, and try to remember how to take care of a screaming baby. “Battle Royale meets The Golden Girls” (Mature)

Find at: Comixology Hall B3      https://www.amazon.co.uk/Golden-Rage-Mother-Knows-Best/dp/1534329838

● Camellia: Chapter 1, by L.E. Winders Camellia is a gothic sapphic romance centered around a young vampire hunter, Laurianne. After witnessing the brutal massacre of her family, Laurianne sets out on a mission for vengeance, only to fall for the very creature she has sworn to destroy. For mature audiences only.

Find at: Redshirt Hall D16      https://lewinders.square.site/

● Worrywart, by Nick Bryan, Lane Lloyd and Lettersquids Worrywart is a chaotic action-fantasy comic about violent teen rebellion in the monster royal family. The Demon Prince refuses to give up the magical imp who makes him happy, even after his embarrassed royal mother hires a merciless assassin to kill it.

Find at: Bubbleboy Hall F14      http://www.nickbryan.com/comics/

● Skin Police, Jordan Thomas, Daniel Gete, Jason Wordie In this action-packed sci-fi series future Europe is at threat from the menace of unstable clones with only the Skin Police to stop them. For mature readers.

Find at: The 2000 AD Hall C51      https://okcomics.co.uk/collections/signed-print-editions/products/skin-police-volume-1-by-jordan-thomas-and-daniel-gete

● Tournament Tour Fighter Chapter 1 of 4, by H.L. Roberts, Andy Aksu, Rob Jones, Samanta Batllori, Perizma, and John Charles A New Fighting Game Inspired Comic on the Block! Suggested Age Rating: 15

Find at: The 2000 AD Hall C40      https://hlrobertscomics.crd.co/

● Dead on Arrival (English Translation) by Samanta Batllori After dying in a fire, Lyssa Cruz posseses her own corpse and comes back to life, defying death and gaining a second chance, things appear to go back to normal, but death creeps in, looking to reclaim what’s his, just how far will Lyssa go to keep herself alive? For Mature Readers

Find at: The 2000 AD Hall C40       https://bsky.app/profile/livnimbe.bsky.social

● MR JONES’S SMOKING BONES (Vol 1) by Iqbal Ali and Priscilla Grippa An occult mystery set across London, India, and the dimensions beyond death. Teen/Adult.

Find at: Redshirt Hall A22      https://www.b7media.com/product/mr-joness-smoking-bones-paperback/

● Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies by John Freeman, Neil Edwards, Alex Ronald Ancient. Alien. Alive… in 2121 an alien presence has been awoken in the Antarctic, its secrets potentially spelling the end of all human life. Scifi/Horror.

Find at: Redshirt Hall A22      https://www.b7media.com/product-category/pilgrim/

● Peter Hogan’s Black Forests #1 A new horror anthology for the modern age. The co-creator of Resident Alien, Peter Hogan, and a host of top comic artists including the legendary Glenn Fabry and Rapha Lobosco bring you six stories of suspense and the supernatural. From spine chilling shockers to modern day cautionary tales, this one has it all, wrapped up in an iconic cover by Rian Hughes. Mature Readers

Find at: Redshirt Hall C17       http://www.scratchcomics.co.uk

● Eliza – The Ghost in Every Machine: The Complete Cartoon Collection Join Eliza in its 120 New Yorker–style cartoons as it finds itself entangled with human life, and dive into a ‘Catalogue of Curiosities’ with fictional tech from the series, expansions on Eliza’s myth and lore, and also a behind-the-scenes look at creating speculative fiction and design.

Find at: Redshirt Hall D18b     https://virajvjoshi.com/eliza

● Imagine with Eliza, by Viraj Joshi Why do our visions of the future all look the same, bleak, and inevitable? Join Eliza in going beyond these narrowing futures into larger possibilities – solarpunk worlds, human-machine harmony, and alternative arrangements of the internet. This comic features four speculative fiction stories.

Find at: Redshirt Hall D18b      https://virajvjoshi.com/eliza

● Boom Bandits – The Complete Saga by Bruno Stahl A battle for technological supremacy left the world in ruins. As the elite fled to their fortified city, Methuseland, where genetic enhancements granted them indefinite life, the surviving youth of the wasteland—dubbed “Guttersnipes”—became a rebellious force. To crush this insurgency, Methuseland’s rulers unleashed the Youthanisers—cybernetic enforcers designed to keep the young in line.

Find at: Comixology Hall C18a      https://amzn.eu/d/cXVuCeS

● Vehanakarin: Birds of Paradise, by musicsgallery The second installment of Vehanakarin: To rule the Sacred Skies, inspired by Buddhist mythology and Thai folk superstitions, follows a story of a sorcery detective named Anyanin who comes across a group of criminals plotting a grand plan to appoint their leader as the one true ruler of Himavanta. Expect mythical creatures! The supernatural! Drama! 🙂 (Not recommended for younger audience due to some depictions of violence and gore.)

Find at: Bubbleboy Hall H8      https://www.instagram.com/musicsgallery/

● On Starlit Shores, by Bex Glendining In this YA urban fantasy graphic novel, Alex must return to the town where she was born to unravel the magical mysteries her late grandmother left behind

Find at: Bubbleboy Hall A1 https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/on-starlit-shores-a-graphic-novel-bex-glendining/7839299?ean=9781419765056

● Peter Pan – A graphic novel adaptation, by Stref and Fin Cramb Presenting the definitive edition of the first UK adaptation of JM Barries’s classic work, told across 94 gloriously colourful pages

Find at: The 2000 AD Hall B28      https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/comicscene/peter-pan-graphic-novel?ref=creator_tab

● Heart of the Storm, H.T.Pendragon Fantasy / Romance. “The night before Callisto’s execution, a devilish pirate woman is thrown into her cell. Suddenly, she finds herself being swept off her feet… and flung onto the back of a giant rooster?!”

Find at: Redshirt Hall E1b      https://heartofthestorm.co.uk

● WesterNoir Tales, by Dave West, Gary Crutchley, Gustaffo Vargas, Ian Ashcroft Josiah Black wanders a weird west landscape hunting monsters that only he can see.

Find at: The 2000 AD Hall B28      http://www.timebombcomics.com

● RISE #4 by Trevor Fernandes-Lenkiewicz and Ryan Best A modern superhero drama exploring the corrosive burden of responsibility and the perils of the male ego. It’s not about saving the world, but surviving the performance.

Find at: Redshirt Hall B3       https://www.pocketwatchpress.net/shop

● Browse n’ Buy Episode 02: The Ghost of No Returns Policy, by Kyle Bennett and Megan Potter Browse n’ Buy is an episodic, supernatural, slice-of-life, Saturday-morning-cartoon inspired series about a proud university graduate who ends up working the night shift at a local supermarket, where he and a misfit crew work to serve- and survive- the creatures of the night.

Find at: The 2000 AD Hall C16       http://ko-fi.com/browsenbuycomic

● Parts of Us, by Madzillus A thoughtful comic about short lived friendships and being reminded of the person you miss.

Find at: The 2000 AD Hall C35b      https://www.madzillus.com/shop

● Origins: Against All Odds, by Nigel Twumasi, Pinali, and the mayamada team When the world around her said she can’t, an ambitious performer reflects on her journey overcoming the odds to become all she can be.

Find at: Bubbleboy Hall F8      https://mayamada.com

● Armored, by Michael Schwartz and Ismael Hernández Armored is an all-ages fantasy/horror book about a boy who finds a haunted suit of armor. The boy must team up with the ghost haunting the armor to solve the mysterious death of his adoptive parents’ son.

Find at: Redshirt Hall D15b       https://cloverpress.us/collections/newly-added/products/armored

●Rasp: Book One, by Martin Simpson  A soulless detective conducts a seemingly simple investigation that turns into an incredible experience which will change him forever.

Find at: Bubbleboy Hall E5       https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SimoSells

● Stoked! Sketchbook by Dave Stokes, Watson Mulkey and Colin Bell Collected sketches including a 10 page poetic comic about finding your voice and finally feeling understood

Find at: Redshirt Hall A15       http://www.instgram.com/stokesbook

● Freya and the Witch by Oliver Harud and Jemima Harud Young Adult fantasy adventure – a Viking Pirate Princes and trainee Witch are thrown together in adversity and learn over time to co-operate and thrive, eventually becoming close friends.

Find at: Bubbleboy Hall D1        https://www.instagram.com/oliverharud/

● Fernborn: MARA, by Aiwasensei and Kentuckymanpain Rooted in Polish folklore and queer identity, MARA is the first installment of the Fernborn series, a romantic urban fantasy with strong themes of found family and self discovery. Aimed towards a mature audience.

Find at: Bubbleboy Hall C7        https://www.aiwasensei.com/

● The Settler by Conor Fenner-Toora A moody atmospheric tragedy western about revenge and grief, for mature readers.

Find at: Redshirt Hall B44        https://www.instagram.com/fennertoorac/

● Camp Faraway: Nightmare in Cabin 5 Issue 2 by Abbigayle Bircham Following on from issue 1 of this supernatural summer camp adventure, Finn and Kelsie must venture into the dreams of the boys cabin to find a way to free them from the dream demon’s clutches.

Find at: Redshirt Hall D17        abbiebsart.bigcartel.com

● Grinding Against The Marrow by Snake, Mauro De Falco and Valentina Manna A homeless ex-junkie Muslim battles to escape the hostel streets of her small-minded home town, but the pursuers don’t know about her par-core free running skills…

Find at: The 2000 AD Hall C38b        https://amzn.eu/d/2gJB5I5

● Tooth and Claw, by Paul Davies, Graham George, Tristan Carmichael, Kirsty Moore A collection bringing together four classic authors with a shared talent for the macabre and horrific.

Find at: Redshirt Hall C21        https://www.instagram.com/grahamjgeorge?igsh=bjg2ZnFndjdmbDRs

● Through the Looking-Glass by KitsuneArt A loose sci-fi retelling of Through The Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There, mixed with Matrix, Inception and a lot of Rage Against the (AI) Machine.

Find at: Bubbleboy Hall H7a       https://www.kitsuneart.net/shop/ttlg

● Pierre Antoine Francois the Sassy Cat by KitsuneArt A short silly origin story about my sideckick, a cat-shaped pencil case!

Findat: Bubbleboy Hall H7a        https://www.kitsuneart.net/shop/paf

● Nocturnal Creature buy Mike Lowery Mike can’t sleep. Read this graphic novella, diary comic all about his SLEEPWALKING.

Find at: Comixology Hall C1        https://www.mikelowery.com/nocturnalcreature

● Glitch In The Mix #1, by Greg Donert On the road to find his missing sister, a lone biker’s journey leads him to a mysterious bar. But what he discovers there is about to alter our world! A sci-fi story from the Riff Reality Universe. Enhanced with a Free Augmented Reality App – See the pages animate and come to life!

Find at: Bubbleboy Hall F10       https://riffreality.com/shop/

● House Haunting, by Kelly Phillips A real estate ghost story: A true encounter with a haunted house

Find at: Comixology Hall C20       https://kellyp.storenvy.com/

● My New Hobby Craves Violence, by Kristyna Baczynski Pip is bored, burnt out and blocked by her ex, so it really is the perfect time to pick up a new hobby. As Pip joins an online amateur botany forum, powerful obsessions grown, toxic spores spread and a seemingly wholesome community of mysterious new fans, critics and rivals might just consume her.

Find at: The 2000 AD Hall A13       https://www.kriski.etsy.com

● Dragon’s Tale – Book 3, by Craig Connolly and Enola Morgan Launching at Thought Bubble! Book 3 in the fantasy-adventure series. Cera seeks guidance about the mysterious child that has appeared in her village; meanwhile, the dragon’s are making themselves known!

Find at: Bubbleboy Hall H12        https://www.beyondthebunkercomics.com/

● THE WILDER 01 by Ben Canny, Liam Garrigan and Axel Medellin A dimension-hopping high fantasy/cyberpunk genre mashup where giant Beast-Gods and Cyberpunk Heroes must team up to fight an ancient evil. For fans of Metal Hurlant, Saga, 80s manga and sci-fi fantasy. Teen+

Find at: Redshirt Hall C24        https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rg-studios/the-wilder-1

● Dear Repose by Nicole Zaremba A medieval fantasy about two sisters and the fall of their kingdom.

Find at: Bubbleboy Hall H4       https://www.psapraca.com/

● Patchwork Knight Vol. 1, by Nathan Hill A fantasy adventure comic wherein the titular character Patchwork Knight tries to play a prank on Wall King but accidentally gets involved in a magical prison heist – hijinks ensue! Suitable for older teens and upwards.

Find at: The 2000 AD Hall C8       https://ko-fi.com/nathanhillustration/shop

● Hydrids, by Jaleel Hudson Hydrids is a body-horror comic following the an Alien invasion at a local theme park, that terrorizes a group of teens and other park goers. For mature readers (Teen+)

Find at: Redshirt Hall E2       https://www.skietchy.com/comics.html

● Maybe The Sun Will Rise, Tabby Caton-Rose One evening after University, Tabby find themselves lost, hurt, and wondering how things will get better. The forces of nature take them through a journey of self discovery. ‘Maybe the Sun will Rise’ is a reflective comic based on real experiences by the author. Mature readers – themes of transphobia, suicidal ideation, and drowning

Find at: Redshirt Hall C44a        https://www.instagram.com/tabbycolours/

● The Church in Yellow 2, by Alfie Griffiths Paper boy Leo is haunted by the creepy going’s on at the local church as demons are raised by corrupt officials for a higher purpose! Will Leo survive?!

Find at: Redshirt Hall C6        https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4389670132/the-church-in-yellow-issue-2

● The Monster I’ll Become by Saefern A drama about spending years trying to prove I wasn’t a monster, only to realize that was what they wanted. So I became one. Mature readers only!

Find at: Bubbleboy Hall B2        https://shop.saefernstudio.com

● Toothpick 3 by Talvinder Sehmbi Issue 3 in the this crime story inspired equally by the works of Raymond Chandler and Martin Scorsese, we find P.I. Sam Speck uncovering the mystery of the briefcases with the skeleton’s parts, why the mobs after him and his mysterious femme fatale benefactor! For mature readers.

Find at: Redshirt Hall C6        https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4389664542/toothpick-issue-3

● Goblins and Greedy Choices, by Kat Willott Goblins and Greedy Choices is a fantasy quest, where choices you make throughout the book change which page you turn to next. This fun adventure book follows three goblins on a journey to get their wishes granted by a witch. Only when they arrive the witch is missing! Can you help them find her before sunset?

Find at: Comixology Hall B37        https://www.etsy.com/shop/anidoodle1/

● In Search of Lost Tea – Part One, by Kalil Cardoso A girl’s journey to drink a last cup of her favourite tea while learning to say goodbye to her childhood, with the help of a talking dolphin – All painted in watercolour!

Find at: Bubbleboy Hall C13b       https://www.instagram.com/kalilcardosoart/

● I Will Save You – Book 3, by Craig Connolly and Lillie Harvey Launching at Thought Bubble! The third book in the zombie-adventure series! Annie and her father get a chance to enjoy some downtime, but the peace is short-lived.

Find at: Bubbleboy Hall H12       https://www.beyondthebunkercomics.com/

● GAME OVER GANG by Marc JacksonBack in the 80s, things were weird! So weird, man. Like comic book weird… Join friends Nellie Newton, Bud Baldwin, and Eric Gomez the 2nd, their lives get super-weird, super-fast after a chance encounter with a hat from the future! A 28 page sci-fi monster adventure comic, busting with hilarious horror for all ages! A5 portrait comic, with landscape colour pages inners, rich blue lines and halftones throughout. 28 pages.

Find at: Bubbleboy Hall K21        https://ko-fi.com/s/381ed5a8ac

● Hilda and Twig: Wake the Ice Man, by Luke Pearson Hilda and her new friend, Burku the giant are enjoying playing together in the Wilderness. There is just one thing that would make everything more fun… snow! It just so happens that Twig has accidentally woken the Ice Man, unfortunately, that means there’s a lot more than a snow flurry headed straight for Hilda! Can Twig save the day?

Find at: Bubbleboy Hall K11        https://www.waterstones.com/book/hilda-and-twig-wake-the-ice-man/luke-pearson/luke-pearson/9781838742928

● Rune: The Tale of the Obsidian Maze, by Carlos Sánchez After defeating the Shadow King, Chiri and Dai are settling into their new lives in the magical land of Puddin’. However, there is always more evil to fight against, and this time, the evil is coming to them. After being invited to the Obsidian Maze to fight the sinister MidKnight, Chiri and Dai are about to encounter the deepest darkness there ever was, and they’re not sure if they’re both going to make it safely back to their friends.

Find at: Bubbleboy Hall K11        https://www.waterstones.com/book/rune-the-tale-of-the-obsidian-maze/carlos-s-nchez/carlos-s-nchez/9781838741631#reviews

● Peter Pan: the illustrated edition, by J.M. Barrie and Illustrated by O.R. Clementson An exclusive, full-colour hardback edition of J.M Barrie’s original story: “Peter & Wendy”. Featuring dozens of original illustrations, both big and small, that bring the serene, fairytale world of Neverland to life. Perfect for both avid fans, and new readers alike. This copy of the book includes many things that set it apart from a standard copy, including 12 full colour illustrations, 17 spot illustrations, maps, large scale royal format printing and more. All With the aim of respecting the timeless classic, while bringing a new, exciting aesthetic to help entice fans into reading or re-reading Barrie’s tale of adventure and woe.

Find at: Comixology Hall B10 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/retrosymmetry/peter-pan-illustrated-by-oscar-r-clementson

● Freshly Grown Gardener, by Agata Wawryniuk and Robert Sienicki. A series about an allotment and a gardener that grows with it. Join me as I find out the plants I planted harm the nature I planted them for, why I helped the wrong bees and how did I manage to buy flowers that never open. Not exactly dark humor, let’s call it sunny but dipped in mud. It all starts with the the case of “how much does one have to pay for a used bucket”. Enjoy!

Find at: Redshirt Hall D42a https://www.instagram.com/p/DP3Qea2jUvC/

● Under Pressure: Book One, by Robert Sienicki Have you ever read a comic book and wondered who is this brilliant, talented and possibly extremely handsome artist who came up with all these magnificent stories? Well, wonder no more, my friend! Under Pressure is an autobiographical comedy series about the life and daily struggles of Robert, the cartoonist from Poland. Join him as he stumbles through his life, experiencing tiny victories and and no-so-tiny failures to reach his goals: get money, get fit, or just… get anything out of all this. Suggested for a bit older reader (15+)

Find at: Redshirt Hall D42a https://www.instagram.com/p/DODK7sqDd9O/

● Rising Spirits, by Jag Lall Rising Spirits is a painted sci-fi story exploring the themes of humanity, where the existence of an alien creates division amongst two brothers

Find at: Redshirt Hall E12https://www.jaglallart.com

● Flamevolt #1, by Bruno Catarino, Arturo Palacios, Gregory Ottaviani, and Rob Jones. “Real-world” superhero. What if superheroes became a thing all of a sudden. How would the world cope with such drastic change and how would it affect economy, power structures, safety, and general lifestyle?

Find at: Comixology Hall B35. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/redwulfcomics/flamevolt-1-walking-dead-with-superhumans

● Wing & Claw Courier, Spring & Summer 2025 Anthology – Edited by Kaj Kunstmann and John Grillo, containing “In the News Room” comic by Kaj Kunstmann. Contributed articles by VT, Angela Oddling, Ricardo Andrés Acevedo, Paolo Encarnacion, Chad W, Avon Van Hassel, M.W. Waylett, Morghan Gill, Ray Freisen, John Grillo, Kaj EK, Tara Tran-Johnson, Rachel Beck, and Claire Leslie. Wing & Claw Courier is a collaborative anthology written by monsters, for monsters, reporting on events from the monster realm. Accept no substitutes! This book is for ages 14+, articles discuss murder but no vivid depictions are shown. Themes range from light hearted and a bit cheeky to more murder mystert style articles.

Find at: Redshirt Hall Table B10 https://www.etsy.com/listing/4390203045/wing-claw-courier-springsummer-2025