Lydia Turner
@lydiaturner97.bsky.social
Managing Editor of Broken Frontier comic reviews/coverage team • Co-organiser of Small Press Day 2025 & 2026 Published in The Comics Courier Issue 2 - Sept 2025! www.brokenfrontier.com/author/lydiat/
We've had our @brokenfrontier.bsky.social editorial team planning meeting. That's all the hard Thought Bubble Month admin sorted out then. Glad we've got that out of the way and we've just got the easy bit of writing 75-100 articles in the next two months left now. Should be a breeze.
You'll have had this from our TB pals but we'll pin it here too! Thought Bubble @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social Month 2026 is Coming to Broken Frontier – Here’s All the Information You Need to Submit Comics for Review or Secure a Potential Interview. www.brokenfrontier.com/thought-bubb...
Thought Bubble Month 2026 is Coming to Broken Frontier - Here's All the Information You Need to Submit Comics for Review or Secure a Potential Interview – Broken Frontier
Thought Bubble Month 2026 will once again provide you with the best TB-related coverage around. Details on being part of it here!
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And that's your lot for FANTAGRAPHICS AT 50 Month at @brokenfrontier.bsky.social. 34 Fanta-related reviews, interviews and previews across the month. Thank you to Swati, Gary and @lydiaturner97.bsky.social for all their efforts on this. The team worked so hard to make it a special event!
Broken Frontier@brokenfrontier.bsky.social · last mo.FANTAGRAPHICS AT 50! Interview! “Human Identity is a Very Complex Thing” – Yudori on ‘Lovers of the Empire’, Period Piece Comics, and the Importance of Escapism. @fantagraphics.bsky.social www.brokenfrontier.com/yudori-fanta...
Such an innovative and distinct graphic novel from @fantagraphics.bsky.social !!! 🍄 Stunning work from Wawszczyk and Leśniak!👏
Broken Frontier@brokenfrontier.bsky.social · 2mo agoFANTAGRAPHICS AT 50! Fungae – Wawszczyk and Leśniak’s Fantagraphics Graphic Novel is Strange, Grotesque, Funny, Unsettling and Visually Spectacular. @fantagraphics.bsky.social www.brokenfrontier.com/fungae-fanta... Review by our @lydiaturner97.bsky.social
If you enjoy our approach to comics coverage at Broken Frontier our editorial team of Andy @andywpoliver.bsky.social and Lydia @lydiaturner97.bsky.social are also on Bluesky. Give them a follow!
FANTAGRAPHICS AT 50! Fungae – Wawszczyk and Leśniak’s Fantagraphics Graphic Novel is Strange, Grotesque, Funny, Unsettling and Visually Spectacular. @fantagraphics.bsky.social www.brokenfrontier.com/fungae-fanta... Review by our @lydiaturner97.bsky.social
Fungae - Wawszczyk and Leśniak's Fantagraphics Graphic Novel is Strange, Grotesque, Funny, Unsettling and Visually Spectacular – Broken Frontier
In today's 'Fantagraphics at 50' Month review at BF our Lydia Turner looks at Wojtek Wawszczyk and Tomasz Lew Leśniak's 'Fungae'.
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FANTAGRAPHICS AT 50! Review! Heaven – Katie Skelly Wraps Mystery and Horror Up in a Stylish Coming-of-Age Story of Female Camaraderie. @fantagraphics.bsky.social www.brokenfrontier.com/heaven-skell... Review by @lydiaturner97.bsky.social
Heaven - Katie Skelly Wraps Mystery and Horror Up in a Stylish Coming-of-Age Story of Female Camaraderie – Broken Frontier
FANTAGRAPHICS AT 50! If you’re not familiar with the wonder that is Katie Skelly, let me take you back to 2020. Yes, there was COVID. But there was also a...
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So @lydiaturner97.bsky.social and I will be meeting imminently to map out our @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social Month 2026 coverage. Months of work goes into this every year across the @brokenfrontier.bsky.social team. Looking forward to seeing all your debut comics in due course!
Looking Back on Small Press Day 2026 – 20 Events Across the UK, Ireland and the US as the Community Comes Together to Celebrate Comics Self-Publishing. #SmallPressDay www.brokenfrontier.com/looking-back...
Looking Back on Small Press Day 2026 – 20 Events Across the UK, Ireland and the US as the Community Comes Together to Celebrate Comics Self-Publishing – Broken Frontier
Small Press Day 2026 has come and gone! Look back on another epic SPD with this gallery of photos from the day.
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Looking Back on Small Press Day 2026 – 20 Events Across the UK, Ireland and the US as the Community Comes Together to Celebrate Comics Self-Publishing. @smallpressday.bsky.social #SmallPressDay www.brokenfrontier.com/looking-back...
Looking Back on Small Press Day 2026 – 20 Events Across the UK, Ireland and the US as the Community Comes Together to Celebrate Comics Self-Publishing – Broken Frontier
Small Press Day 2026 has come and gone! Look back on another epic SPD with this gallery of photos from the day.
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Still my favorite comics-related event of the year! Congratulations to @andywpoliver.bsky.social and @lydiaturner97.bsky.social for doing such a great job organizing this year.
Broken Frontier@brokenfrontier.bsky.social · 2mo agoLooking Back on Small Press Day 2026 – 20 Events Across the UK, Ireland and the US as the Community Comes Together to Celebrate Comics Self-Publishing. @smallpressday.bsky.social #SmallPressDay www.brokenfrontier.com/looking-back...
The #SmallPressDay team and the @brokenfrontier.bsky.social editorial team are now one and the same. So if you love the ethos of SPD then why not give BF a follow? Small press comics are their kinda thing.
Broken Frontier@brokenfrontier.bsky.social · 4mo agoThe Discourse on Bluesky has turned to understandable concerns about the lack of comics commentary outlets. So just a reminder we're still here championing exciting new voices, showcasing genuinely indie work, and prioritising marginalised creators. www.brokenfrontier.com/about/
So job done for @smallpressday.bsky.social 2026. Thanks in particular to my co-organising powerhouse @lydiaturner97.bsky.social and, of course, to all the incredible event organisers over five different countries. Self-published comics are ace! #smallpressday
We were such a tiny team this year (just myself and @lydiaturner97.bsky.social) so it's been a lot of work but I'm really pleased we have so many stores/venues taking part. And always extra cool when a town/city that's never hosted an event before puts one on!
What’s Happening for Small Press Day @smallpressday.bsky.social 2026? – Check Out Events Around the UK and Ireland this Saturday. #SmallPressDay www.brokenfrontier.com/whats-happen...
What's Happening for Small Press Day 2026? - Check Out Events Around the UK and Ireland this Saturday – Broken Frontier
It's Small Press Day this Saturday, July 25th with around twenty events happening across the UK and Ireland.
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Can’t believe #SmallPressDay is almost here! Celebrate online or at one of the great events listed in the thread below 👇
Small Press Day@smallpressday.bsky.social · 3mo ago1/ 🧵 It’s almost Small Press Day! 🎉 Here are some of the brilliant events happening this Saturday, 25 July, across the UK, Ireland and beyond. Whether you’re into comics, zines, workshops or creator signings, there’s something to discover👇
Anyway, a special shout-out to @lydiaturner97.bsky.social for all her hard work promoting @smallpressday.bsky.social this year. She's held the whole thing together in 2026 and worked tirelessly to push your events. So please give her a follow! #SmallPressDay
Here's the events we know about so far for #SmallPressDay on Saturday! :-) Some details to be confirmed when we hear back and there's a couple of things we're told are happening but have no direct confirmation so we'll add those in when we know for sure. smallpressday.co.uk/spd-2025/
SPD 2026
Welcome to this year's Small Press Day listings page! Find an SPD event near you - across U.K and Ireland.
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1/ 🧵 It’s almost Small Press Day! 🎉 Here are some of the brilliant events happening this Saturday, 25 July, across the UK, Ireland and beyond. Whether you’re into comics, zines, workshops or creator signings, there’s something to discover👇
Review for @arcfestivallondon.bsky.social! Periodical – A Refreshingly Honest Anthology on Periods with Work from Rachael Ball, Rebecca Lightbody, Rebecca K Jones and More. www.brokenfrontier.com/periodical-b...
Periodical - A Refreshingly Honest Anthology on Periods with Work from Rachael Ball, Rebecca Lightbody, Rebecca K Jones and More – Broken Frontier
Comics anthology on menstruation including Chie Hosaka, Nuala C. Murphy, Jenny Robins, Emily Maher, Hannah Lee Miller and Lara Callaghan.
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🚨 ONE MONTH TO GO! 🚨 In just one month, comic shops, creators, readers, libraries, festivals and venues across the UK & Ireland will come together to celebrate all things small press! Get ready for signings, workshops, panels, launches, zines, comics, and so much more! #SmallPressDay
Have you been following our #PrideMonth 2026 coverage at BF? All tagged in one place here. #Pride26atBF www.brokenfrontier.com/tag/pride-mo...
pride month 2026 Archives – Broken Frontier
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🚨 HOW TO TAKE PART IN #SMALLPRESSDAY ONLINE! 🚨 Join us on Bluesky using #SmallPressDay! Whoever you are, share your small press creations, recommendations, stock, photos, videos, and webstore links throughout the day📸 Find out how to get involved online here: smallpressday.co.uk/get-involved/
Get Involved - Small Press Day
Find out how to get involved and take part in Small Press Day: what we need from you, registering your event, and how we can help!
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🚨HOW TO TAKE PART IN #SMALLPRESSDAY IN-PERSON!🚨 Want to host an event in a shop or venue? All the details of how to are here: smallpressday.co.uk/get-involved/ Have your Small Press Day event all figured out? Use our submissions form here: smallpressday.co.uk/event-submis...
📚TWO MONTHS TO GO📚 Only two months until Small Press Day 2026 returns on Saturday 25th July! 🎉 Expect comics, zines, workshops, signings, panels, indie publishers, and brilliant small press creators popping up in shops and venues across the UK & Ireland. #SmallPressDay #SPD2026
Review! Artichoke Knight – Alex Newton’s Culinary Fantasy is a Real Treat. www.brokenfrontier.com/artichoke-kn... Review by our @lydiaturner97.bsky.social
Artichoke Knight - Alex Newton's Culinary Fantasy is a Real Treat – Broken Frontier
Broken Frontier's Lydia Turner reviews the first volume of 'Artichoke Knight', self-published by Alex Newton.
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The nine fantastic folk at @brokenfrontier.bsky.social who have joined me in exploring the comics universe for you. Full details on our team page here, including social media links: www.brokenfrontier.com/contact-us/ Please give them a follow across socials!
‼️The countdown to #SmallPressDay 2026 is officially ON!‼️ With just under 3 months to go, we’re so excited for another year of championing self-publishing, DIY culture, and grassroots comics!🎉 Want to know more? Check out our website (link in bio) and make sure you’re following us here for updates!
Small Press Day 2026 Poster Reveal – Check Out this Gorgeous Design for SPD by Kamila Krol AKA Pigeon! @smallpressday.bsky.social #smallpressday And make sure to follow @pigeonface.bsky.social too! www.brokenfrontier.com/small-press-...
Small Press Day 2026 Poster Reveal - Check Out this Gorgeous Design for SPD by Kamila Krol AKA Pigeon! – Broken Frontier
The poster for Small Press Day 2026 is here and it's a beautiful image from the multi-talented Kamila Krol/Pigeon!
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