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Damon Herd

@tickingboy

I tick, I draw comics, I research comics - mostly autobio and performance. www.damonherd.com

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Love and Rockets and More: The Collected Hernandez Bros. | Humble Comics Bundle

Love and Rockets and More: The Collected Hernandez Bros. | Humble Comics Bundle

Lovers of comics, fantasy, and any combination of the two will want to check out Love and Rockets and More: The Collected Hernandez Bros!

- Love and Rockets Vol. IV 1 - 17
- Proof That the Devil Loves You
- Maggie the Mechanic
- and more! Supports @aclu.org | https://bit.ly/4rel5X5

05.03.2026 19:01 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 6
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The Quindrie Comic Fund will open for submissions in May! UK-based comic creators can apply for up to Β£1000 to put towards a comic project or goal. Read more details and sign up to be notified when submissions open here: quindriepress.com/fund πŸ‰

18.02.2026 16:39 πŸ‘ 112 πŸ” 99 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 4

Current zine projects:
A second edition of the comic book TRUTH & DARE with Damon @tickingboy.bsky.social ;

A new solo zine called TESTO PESTO - Hauntologies of gender and embodiment which is a mix of autobiography, autotheory and fiction;

An application to table with Damon at Dundee Zine Fest.

02.01.2026 19:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Split Dog Part - Return of the Living Dead (1985)
Split Dog Part - Return of the Living Dead (1985) YouTube video by Amanda

youtu.be/lx9TaWPQTAg?...

13.12.2025 09:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Everywoman’s Story: Reading <em>Abortion Eve</em> and <em>Not Funny Ha Ha</em> as Graphic Biofiction and ZΓ³Γ©fiction This article discusses two American pro-choice comics in the wider context of graphic biofiction. One is the now legendary Joyce Farmer and Lyn Chevli’s Abortion Eve (1973) and the other is Leah Hayes...

New in the journal! To close this year's volume (volume 15!): Everywoman’s Story: Reading Abortion Eve and Not Funny Ha Ha as Graphic Biofiction and ZΓ³Γ©fiction doi.org/10.16995/cg.... #ComicsStudies @openlibhums.org #OpenAccess

12.12.2025 11:20 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

We are pleased to share that our Special Collection: Graphic Biographical Fiction (edited by @mariajuko.bsky.social and Nancy Pedri) has launched today, Monday 8 December 2025, with an initial set of two articles. All in glorious Diamond, consortial #OpenAccess! #ComicsStudies @openlibhums.org

08.12.2025 10:26 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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Strange Fruit. La chanson d’Abel (2025). An Interview with Vincent Hazard This interview with Vincent Hazard explores the creative genesis and collaborative process behind Strange Fruit. La chanson d’Abel (Dupuis, Aire Libre, 2025), a French language graphic novel illustrat...

I've had a very nice chat with @ernestopriego.com (senior lecturer in comics studies at @City St George's, University of London) about our work on "Strange fruit, Abel's song" @EditionsDupuis www.comicsgrid.com/article/id/2...

05.12.2025 17:02 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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The Selkie Awards | 2025

Our online awards ceremony is TONIGHT at 7pm GMT! We are so excited to share our winners with you.

Be sure to register through our website: selkieawards.org/2025

05.12.2025 09:29 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 5

ICONIC

24.11.2025 18:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Angry and exhausted’ Dundee University staff rally against jobs cut to save university Campus unions organised the event where there was palpable anger at the current and former leadership of Dundee University.

We held a rally to mark one-year of the financial crisis at the University of Dundee.

We resolve to continue opposing compulsory lay-offs and a radical reshaping of the institution.

If we fight together we win!

www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/...

#SaveHE #SaveDundeeUni #WeAreTheUniversity

14.11.2025 08:17 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

I wish @evegwood.com and everyone associated @quindriepress.com all the very best in whatever comes next. Texas punks the Big Boys would shout "now go start your own band" at the end of every gig. This is the call "Go start your own comic/small press/festival!"

12.11.2025 13:41 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

However, I know Eve will continue to do great things. Eve has been super supportive of the Comics teaching at DJCAD and I first met them when they did the Masters there many years ago. They inspired those that came after and will continue to do so in the future.

12.11.2025 13:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This is amazing. Even as @evegwood.com is winding down @quindriepress.com they are doing everything they can to give comics creators a leg up. Quindrie has been a foundational rock on which many in the Scottish comics scene have built their houses over the last 5 years. I'm sorry to see it go.

12.11.2025 13:33 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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How is the dispute at Dundee University affecting students? Students say they are feeling the effects across studios, classrooms and workshops.

Our students aren’t being heard.

β€œstudents aren't told anything at all."

"You really have to dig for all the information - online, on the website, through emails... unless you have the time to sit and dig through emails, you don't know what's going on," she says.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

11.11.2025 21:19 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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DUNDEE COMIC MINI MARKET! 23RD of November! Come say hi!

11.11.2025 18:35 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A group of over 40 people stand listening to speeches at the front of the Tower Building at the University of Dundee. The people are on a picket line for Dundee Universities and College Union. Many are wearing pink hats with β€˜UCU’ on the front.

A group of over 40 people stand listening to speeches at the front of the Tower Building at the University of Dundee. The people are on a picket line for Dundee Universities and College Union. Many are wearing pink hats with β€˜UCU’ on the front.

Very strong turnout this morning on the first of our five days strike.

On Friday, in a meeting with the interim Principal, he confirmed his ideology is to cut as many jobs as possible.

Support our action to save jobs and save the University!

#SaveHE #SaveDundeeUni #WeAreTheUniversity

10.11.2025 10:24 πŸ‘ 32 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3
Historical Materialism Conference

Looking forward to presenting along @drdomdavies.bsky.social and @mediocre.bsky.social at the 22nd Annual Historical Materialism conference in our "Comics Against Capitalism" panel on Saturday, 8th 10:00-11:45 GMT. conference.historicalmaterialism.org #ComicsStudies

05.11.2025 09:58 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Was thinking of exactly this song during our chat 😠

07.11.2025 11:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We’re striking to save jobs next week. Whether you’re a member, a colleague or student, please visit us on our picket line to support us or chat about why we’re on strike.

If you have any questions about our action, you can drop us an email at ducu@dundee.ac.uk

03.11.2025 21:59 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Lilac top border with text saying β€˜call for chapters’. Below is an image of southern hemisphere of the globe drawn in swirling blue and brown lines. Text below reads β€˜Companion to International Comics Studies’.

Lilac top border with text saying β€˜call for chapters’. Below is an image of southern hemisphere of the globe drawn in swirling blue and brown lines. Text below reads β€˜Companion to International Comics Studies’.

#AcademicSky Please share this call for #ComicsStudies chapters for our proposed Companion to International Comics Studies as widely as possible. Full details here ow.ly/5vY050XipXT and deadline for proposals is 31 Jan 2026.

02.11.2025 20:15 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A collection of beautifully illustrated one-sheet mini-zines produced by Regula Russelle, with titles including 
1 β€” Memoir + The Art of Remembering
2 β€” Making Mini Poetry Books
3 β€” Zine Making + The Public Voice
4 β€” Art Practice Basics
5 β€” Teachings that Help Chart a Path
6 β€” High+Low Tech Production Tips
7 β€” A Simple Book + A Zine Structure

A collection of beautifully illustrated one-sheet mini-zines produced by Regula Russelle, with titles including 1 β€” Memoir + The Art of Remembering 2 β€” Making Mini Poetry Books 3 β€” Zine Making + The Public Voice 4 β€” Art Practice Basics 5 β€” Teachings that Help Chart a Path 6 β€” High+Low Tech Production Tips 7 β€” A Simple Book + A Zine Structure

This is a lovely thing for anyone thinking of dipping their toes into DIY culture: "Zine + Book Making in a Nutshell" - a series of free mini-zines to print and fold by Regula Russelle (incl a wrapper and box)

www.regularusselle.com/1st-project

29.10.2025 10:15 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Over twelve panels, they walk through the woods and open fields while Walt waxes philosophically about the myriad of colors they see in the leaves and grass, and the grandness of the outdoors.

Over twelve panels, they walk through the woods and open fields while Walt waxes philosophically about the myriad of colors they see in the leaves and grass, and the grandness of the outdoors.

Gasoline Alley by Frank King from October 20, 1929. Featuring one of Skeezix and Walt’s annual Autumn walks. Gasoline Alley at its best.

20.10.2025 02:55 πŸ‘ 264 πŸ” 95 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 3

🚨FINAL FEW DAYS!🚨

The UK Comics Creator Survey will close forever at midnight on Monday 6th! Have you submitted your response yet? Or were you, like me*, waiting for the last minute? The last minute is now, lads! Get in there!

ukcomicscreators.org.uk

*I thrive** on pressure
**Exist painfully

02.10.2025 10:55 πŸ‘ 47 πŸ” 65 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 15
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Mechanical Comics, by Ernesto Priego (2025) Mechanical Comics is a 16-page comic book including a set of 15 wordless one-page comics by Ernesto Priego, created with Public Domain images from...

An experimental, very limited first numbered printing of Mechanical Comics can be purchased by human beings of exquisite and curious taste while stock lasts manzanamaspress.bigcartel.com/product/mech...

03.10.2025 12:11 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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a person peeking out from behind a red curtain with a blue curtain behind them Alt: a puppet banging it's head repeatedly on a frame with a blue curtain behind them
17.09.2025 13:53 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Pretty sure I got it regularly from my local John Menzies in a town north of Edinburgh along with Cut and similar mags.

09.09.2025 08:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'd heard this rumour. I probably won't be there but have a tonne of fun 🀟

23.08.2025 14:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Haha, had a feeling there was something I missed! Hope all's good with you Lags x

02.08.2025 13:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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02.08.2025 12:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This is today. Sadly, I'm not able to make it but if you're into comics and can get to Glasgow, you should go!

02.08.2025 10:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0