Will Potter

Hey, new BlueSky peeps! I'm Will Potter, the bass player in (ahem) "heritage indie" band @cud.bsky.social (still going!). My day job is writing mostly non-fiction titles for children and comic books, such as Geezer and Rich & Strange with @pjbond.bsky.social

John Peel's CUD collection is up for auction. bid.omegaauctions.co.uk/auction/lot/...

Wonderful in-depth interview with @nickabadzis.bsky.social here. Looking forward to catching up with him at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social

The Reece Shearsmith episode of Liberation Conversations - exclusive to Patreon tier supporters - is available now . First one that is video as well as audio , expect more soon www.patreon.com/RobinInce/po... #podcast #reeceshearsmith #halloween #ghosts #books

For the afternooners...

It's here! Saturday, the new single by CUD. Listen, download... cud.greedbag.com/buy/saturday...

Thank you, Hull Adelphi. Much improved backstage, great sound upfront. Thanks for coming along and cheering our new song, Saturday, available from Monday.

Tonight’s temptations.

Looks like we'll be bumping into the Weddoes and Primitives again just months after Whitby.

Two classic late '80s CUD shirts revisited for our 40th anniversary tour. Tonight we're at Hull Adelphi! linktr.ee/cudband

It’s been 10 years since we lost Steve Dillon far too young. Here’s a trio of covers he drew in 1983, I think you can get gist of the story from these

These are dispiriting times for many touring performers - Birmingham , Cardiff and London all proving hard sells - a deep sense of personal failure crosstownconcerts.seetickets.com/search?c=27&...

Something new from CUD?! This weekend, lucky ticket holders for our Hull and Birmingham dates will be the first to hear our brand-new tune, Saturday, played live ahead of release. Tickets here: linktr.ee/cudband

People in Europe, Asia and South America can now see our movie GAME on Eventive. Cc @invadafilms.bsky.social

'CANDELSTONE: A Faery Tale' is LIVE! I had to press that 'launch' button some time! EEK! www.kickstarter.com/projects/aly...

When watching this going on, I've regularly thought "Man, how hard does this make actually running a real book club now?"

All the cool people are backing @rachaelsmith.bsky.social's Nap Comix: First Steps. Me too. Rachael's work is always a delight, honest, heartwarming and hilarious. www.kickstarter.com/projects/fli...

Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! The Kickstarter campaign for NAP COMIX: FIRST STEPS, the newest volume collecting the Nap Comix webcomics in beautiful paperback book form, IS HERE! tinyurl.com/firststepsbook I'm so excited!

Pssst! The NAP COMIX: FIRST STEPS Kickstarter will be going live at midnight tonight! tinyurl.com/firststepsbook Don't tell anyone though it's a secret!* *It is not a secret please do tell everyone.

the @powerpulpcomics.bsky.social annual fundraiser is on - amongst other goodies this signed Kill Your Boyfriend / Vimanarama collection with original (new) art! make a bid and support indie comics! ebay.io/m/TdUm3S

🇬🇧Our first signing for subCULTURE starts in Swinging London (Is there anywhere else?) at @goshlondon! Get an exclusive bookplate with art by @pjbond.offregister.press signed by some of the creatives behind this gigantic hardcover anthology! Cover art shown by @artbylid.bsky.social

Want exclusive art or an old school 🖍️🖍️red pen editing experience on your comics in progress?You’ve got 5 days to reach under your mattress and help our indie comics collective continue its mission. Rare opportunity for art by legends & neo art stars! www.ebay.com/usr/powerpulp

Leeds Libraries Present: An Evening with Kristyna Baczynski and Darryl Cunningham, part of Thought Bubble Festival Leeds Libraries are delighted to welcome two outstanding graphic‑novel creators from Yorkshire for a special author event celebrating comics, illustration, and non‑fiction storytelling

This Saturday!

In addition to making comics via www.offregister.press Philip Bond and I are members of @powerpulpcomics an indie comics collective for retailers & fans alike.

This Saturday!

My local comic shop. Great stock, great service and staff always offer excellent recommendations.

OK Comics is hiring! Please read both posts for all the information on what we're looking for and how to apply. Thanks! And good luck.

Leeds Comic Collective presents: Thought Bubble Pints and Pencils Come along to this exciting social drawing evening with plenty of prizes, laughs and drinks! Artistic ability is in no way required to win top prizes! Fun guaranteed for all! Drawing equipment will be provided on the night. 18+ only

A fascinating look at alternative publishing (including Leeds Other Paper) is now online as part of the excellent People's History of Leeds project. Take a look yourself here 👀

I'm excited to be exhibiting at SCARF (Sheffield Comic Arts Fair) this Saturday! I'll be at the Trafalgar Warehouse from 10am 'till 5pm. It's also FREE ENTRY! Info here: scarf.chrismole.co.uk See you there?

R.I.P. Margaret Hamilton (1936–2026)

Comics Our Loud, part of Thought Bubble Festival. An evening of live comic readings hosted by local artist Molly Pukes. Eight artists will share their comics, zines and narrative illustrations through live readings and performances, accompanied by projections of their work.

Thank you, Whitby! That was one of our most joyous shows. Had a fantastic time. Again next year?

Well, that was a blast (from the past): 8 x 80s songs in 25 minutes. Hope you enjoyed our opening set. See you again in a few hours!

Thanks to David Gedge and Lee Thacker for signing a copy of the latest Wedding Present graphic autobiography (with an intro by me!). Available here: www.scopitones.co.uk/product/what...

Always a delight to see my books on display at the local library.

Bounty from @okcomics.bsky.social. Looking forward to @pbrainey.bsky.social and Noah van Sciver’s new books in particular. Thanks for the recommendation, @danielletute.bsky.social

Thought Bubble Comic Convention Programme is here! Two full days of comics panels, workshops, signings and LOADS more! Take a look and start planning your convention weekend: thoughtbubblefestival.com/conventionprogramme

Bumper delivery of b&w Marvel sci-fi mags from the excellent @theunrealitystore.bsky.social today, with bonus Open Space, not a title I’m familiar with. Intrigued…

Please sign up to patreon.com/robinince - you can do it for free and there is bonus stuff #podcast #blog

And UK readers can pick up GEEZER here: geezerblimey.bigcartel.com

Received the first pages of pencils for Geezer 4 from @pjbond.offregister.press last night and they are unsurprisingly stunning. Planning to share progress at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social.

For those of you coming to Whitby next weekend, here's some timings.

Kings Heath Comic Con was a great success. Last year we had 250+ people through the door. This year... 800+! See you all next year on Saturday, 18th September 2027.