Mark Bradley

Mark Bradley

@markbradley.bsky.social

Children’s comic artist/writer. Bumble & Snug graphic novels published by Hachette! Represented by Lydia Silver of the Soho Agency. Talks about comics a *lot*.

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Mark Bradley
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The projection of load bearing societal philosophy onto stories intended for children & young people, rather than using that energy to dismantle the machine that exploits artists is one of the most dismaying parts of of the current landscape. Adult fandoms need to grow up, and drop the toys*.

Charlotte@fireantprincess.bsky.social

I think a lot could be said about how fandoms are very much structured to be consumerist without any critical analysis of capitalist production, and how this is the logical end result of that.

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Vicky ACAB
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In my book I argue that IP fandoms are a crucial part of the economic model of the current media monopoly landscape, as fan campaigns drive down the value of creative labor via harassment and disposability, scare artists from taking risks with IP, and give execs a direct fan base all their own

Charlotte@fireantprincess.bsky.social

I think a lot could be said about how fandoms are very much structured to be consumerist without any critical analysis of capitalist production, and how this is the logical end result of that.

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The Pub-Liking Universal Friend
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(it dodged a badly configured paywall to access read-only statistical information that was already available to anyone willing to pay a few dollars. Anthropic notified the Georgia government of the breach and they ignored it) www.axios.com/2026/10/25/a...

axios.comAnthropic's Claude bypassed a paywall to access Georgia voter data without authorizationAnthropic says Claude pulled Georgia data on its own.
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BREAKING: Anthropic's Claude bypassed a paywall to access Georgia voter data without authorization, per Axios

Mark Bradley
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My wife has just gone on a video call with senior managers, as I was carrying a wheelie suitcase downstairs. Son (loudly): What’s that sound? Me (quietly): It‘s just the sound of the suitcase wheels hitting the stairs Son (top of his voice): OH I THOUGHT YOU WERE FARTING

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Kelly Turnbull
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People are sharing all sorts of stories of Bauza on the picket lines fighting for artists and standing up for the craft of animation but I just keep thinking about the time he went to Tara Strong’s birthday and stopped by 6Point on the way home with a tray of cakepops for the artists working late

Mark Bradley
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This is just beyond heartbreaking. He was incredibly talented, getting increasing recognition, and seemed to genuinely love being the caretaker of the roles he inherited.

ToonHive@toonhive.bsky.social

Eric Bauza died at his home yesterday from hypertensive cardiovascular disease, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records.

Mark Bradley
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I can’t imagine making comics all your life and then uttering the words ‘and I was lazy’. Give yourself some damn credit, and acknowledge that you’ve picked a career which is the very definition of not taking the easy route. God, what a disappointment.

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Adam Bienkov
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"This hatred, it’s like a cancer. It spreads because people will always say, ‘Oh, it’s just the illegals.’ It’s not. “From what I experienced, it was anyone who was remotely different, different creed, different colour, different sexuality.” www.theargus.co.uk/news/2665180...

theargus.co.ukActor describes 'abysmal racism and homophobia' he faced in ChichesterAn assault on a cast member of a play in Chichester was "just the tip of the iceberg" of the "racism, xenophobia and homophobia" the cast faced in the town, an actor has claimed.
Mark Bradley
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I know this is a prevalent theme throughout the history of US horror, and the makers have commentated on it, but I can’t think of a better representation of the US‘s deep-seated psychological issues than the contrast between how the show handles violence vs nudity. It’s SO noticeable in the show.

Mark Bradley
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It‘s an incredibly puritanical show. I know that’s been a theme of US horror since its inception (especially the slashers), but it’s wild to see it so obvious. It really is a cultural artefact of the moment: An expensive attempt to mine a pointless IP, which is practically trad wife in its morality.

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Movies Silently
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The Cinema Museum in London is trying to buy its building and they are about 1/4 of the way to their goal. It's a converted Victorian workhouse where Charlie Chaplin lived and worked as a child. Could you share or donate a bit? www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-cinema...

crowdfunder.co.ukThe Cinema Museum: HELP US BUY OUR HOMEAfter 40 years of uncertainty, we have a chance to secure our home. We need £500,000 to purchase our home and we have five months to do it!
Mark Bradley
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A few notes on commentary around Wildwood (with the prefix, I think everyone should go watch & support it, it looks AMAZING - I’ll be seeing it next week): - A load of people keep saying go see it to save stop-motion cinema. There’s a lot of other incredible stop motion animation studios out there!

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Mark Bradley
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As an aside, this partially why I wish we could bring back a bit more of the hand made feel to children’s media. It’s often a bit too smooth & a little too polished nowadays, when I think that it should feel achievable.

Mark Bradley
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Again: None of that’s a criticism of Wildwood, Laika, their work,or anyone involved - they’re incredible, I deeply love them, and everyone should be supporting them every step of the way.

Mark Bradley
@markbradley.bsky.social

A few notes on commentary around Wildwood (with the prefix, I think everyone should go watch & support it, it looks AMAZING - I’ll be seeing it next week): - A load of people keep saying go see it to save stop-motion cinema. There’s a lot of other incredible stop motion animation studios out there!

Mark Bradley
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- I’ve seen a bunch of people talking about how smooth the stop motion animation is. And that’s brilliant - it’s feat of skill to pull that off. But it’s not main thing to think about in assessing stop motion animation’s value. Personally, it like the sometimes stutters feel of the medium.

Mark Bradley
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I read a great book a while back about the history of British stop motion animation & why the technique connects so much with audiences - it said a significant part was because it feels like toys coming alive, where you can feel the creator‘s fingerprints on it. That shouldn‘t be dismissed.

Mark Bradley
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I love any and all Traitors, but this episode just sealed exactly why the regular version is so much better than the celebrity version. You would never have a toothless roundtable like that in the regular version.

Mark Bradley
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This not my schtick - it’s just 100% pure facts! At the risk of grossly simplifying a really complex issue, there’s a lot about the reading crisis which is a self imposed issue, if a lot of people could just get round to seeing reading comics as reading.

Actually, Rik Worth is the name of the doctor 🧟‍♂️@rikworth.bsky.social

Not to steal @markbradley.bsky.social schtick but so many teachers told us kids we’re struggling with reading and attention, particularly boys, but when we asked ”who reads comics” almost every kid raised their hands. That’s an antidote just waiting to be deployed not a symptom.

Mark Bradley
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The Lego Daft Punk set is finally happening!

Brick Fanatics@brickfanatics.bsky.social

A mysterious collaboration between the LEGO Group and electro pop duo Daft Punk has just been teased, but what could it be? brickfanatics.com/lego-and-daft-punk-just-teased-an-upcoming-mystery-collaboration #LEGO #DaftPunk #LEGODaftPunk

Mark Bradley
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I know lots of people dislike Ring of Power, and I get it, but I really love it. The only thing that makes me sad about this is the lack of harfoots. I really enjoyed them in the last few series.

Mark Bradley
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Saying this as someone who watched a lot of horror - Friday 13th is not the best series of films as it is, and I need to know who exactly thought ’What this franchise needs is 7 hour prequel series!’

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