Jon Lock
I write comics! | Tiny Hercules @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social | Afterlife Inc. | 2000AD | Toxic Crusaders | Big Punch Studios | Repped by @rachelpmann.bsky.social
My website | https://www.jonlock.com
Afterlife Inc. | https://www.afterlife-inc.com
- Reposted by Jon LockHappy Saturday! We're continuing our celebration of younger readers this weekend: enter our Highland Cow or trials of Tiny Hercules competition, or become a READING LEGEND by signing up to our Kids Reading Challenge! #ChooseBookshops
- Reposted by Jon LockBehold! The mythical hero Tiny Hercules! Can he win his way back to Tiny Olympus by completing twelve legendary tasks? Find out in this hilarious new graphic novel from @jonlock.com and Nich Angell, perfect for fans of InvestiGators and Bunny vs Monkey! @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social
- Reposted by Jon LockJoe is giggling in delight at @jonlock.com & Nich Angell's Tiny Hercules - the world's tiniest, mightiest hero! Just arrived from @panmacmillan.bsky.social , & perfect for our younger graphic novel readers! #books #livres #GraphicNovels #BandeDessinee #ChildrensBooks #LivresJeunesse
- Well, that's rather nice. Stunned and happily surprised to see Tiny Hercules included on @waterstones.bsky.social' list of must-read children's books for 2026. Crikey, look at that! And we're in excellent company too! 2026 is shaping up to be a BIG year for all things Tiny.
- A massive thank you to our wonderful editors at @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social for making this possible. Tiny Hercules book 1 launches 5 February 2026* in all good bookshops. Tell your friends! *only 40 days from now at time of writing!
- Excited to announce that our first event listing for 2026 is live! Come join Nich and me at the @waterstoneskids.bsky.social Children's Book Festival for a Tiny Hercules-themed comic draw-a-long! Fun definitely possible - if not guaranteed!
- Reposted by Jon LockThis is *hilarious*. I actually barked an angry, triumphant laugh.
- Cheers, Rich. That's high praise indeed!
- Received this delightful package from @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social for the upcoming Tiny Hercules. I’m only half way through but can already see that this is going to be a massive hit with LKS2, especially fans of Bunny v Monkey and the Investigators. Fast paced and packed with laughs.
- Reposted by Jon LockThis whole thread. I’d been making different webcomics for 20 years before my debut. Had a *fascinating* conversation with a publisher a Thought Bubble - I was talking about how there’s an entire market out there traditional publishing had been ignoring (both comics & comic conventions). They said
- Also, seeing as we're shouting about good news, here's Tiny Hercules on School Reading List's recommended titles for spring 2026. We're in amazing company. 👉 Read the full review here: schoolreadinglist.co.uk/childrens-bo...
- Just tagging in the good folks at @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social directly because I'm bad at BlueSky. Apologies.
- It's honestly so surreal to see Tiny Hercules (and indeed Nich and I) named alongside these amazing new children's graphic novels for 2026. The last two years have been an absolutely whirlwind, with amazing news seemingly every day. We're so honoured to be able to bring these books to life.
- With the National Year of Reading on the horizon, publishers are hoping shorter titles and graphic novels might prove the antidote to the decline in reading enjoyment among kids, says Charlotte Eyre 👇 #BookSky
- I will add, however, that it's strange to see us referred to as 'debut creators', seeing as we've been making comics for nearly 14 years, but that's the nature of the indie comics scene, I'm afraid. Practically invisible to the wider world :)
- In case you've not heard the story, Tiny Hercules came about as a result of an encounter at MCM London back in 2023, when Nich and I were approached by two editors from Macmillan Children's Books. Their first comment was, I kid you not, 'there's not a lot of comics at comic con, are there?'
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View full threadWe got lucky. If we hadn't, we'd still be doing what we've always done - making amazing comics and games, and making ends meet - but I'm so grateful for the chances I've been given. I just want others to receive the same helping hand.
- Ooh! Is that Tiny Hercules I spy alongside some amazing new children's graphic novels? (SPOILERS: yes)
- With the National Year of Reading on the horizon, publishers are hoping shorter titles and graphic novels might prove the antidote to the decline in reading enjoyment among kids, says Charlotte Eyre 👇 #BookSky
- Reposted by Jon LockBY THE WAY If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2. There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security. Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation." TURN IT OFF.
- Tiny Hercules has been selected by @waterstoneskids.bsky.social to be a part of their 25% off pre-order autumn promotion! We're in great company! ⚡ Offer runs until 23.59 on Friday 17 October ⚡ Enter “OCTOBER25” at checkout to receive 25% off RRP Pre-order now: www.waterstones.com/book/tiny-he...
- Get ready for legendary laughs with Tiny Hercules, a new series of children's graphic novels from @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social launching 5th February 2026 - written by me and illustrated by partner-in-crime Nich Angell! Pre-order your copy today: 👉 www.panmacmillan.com/authors/jon-...
- Tiny Hercules came about thanks to a chance encounter with our future editors at MCM London. A massive thank you to Cate, Louisa, Becky and everyone at Macmillan Children's Books for taking a chance on us... To Ali and Lucy, the greatest creative partners in the world...
- And to all our friends and family for supporting us over the years and for believing in us for so long. We honestly couldn't have done this without you. We're so excited to introduce this little guy to the world and we hope you'll join us for his first (tiny) adventure!
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View full threadPre-order your copy today: 👉 www.panmacmillan.com/authors/jon-...
