It is weird to see the BBC do a Doctor Who/Commonwealth Games bit without an incumbent Doctor (as much as we always enjoy a bit of Sylvester). Really fucking weird. And this is the end screen on youtube. What the f-

I've been home alone for twelve hours.

Staying on a campsite that is also a working farm. Been lovely to be up close with all the animals.

Okay, what is the Green Arrow book I absolutely have to read? (which isn't Hard Travelling Heroes cos I have that)

This is essentially, illuminative reading from @doctorow.pluralistic.net.

The Ardennes, 1944. Separated from his unit, former detective Rick Brennan took shelter with a disparate crew of US soldiers, a captured German and a disgruntled civilian. When someone's murdered, it's up to Rick to catch the killer. My latest Commando, The Long, Bad Night, is out next week.

Getting this is the live events equivalent of getting a TV listings mag at Christmas. It is pretty beefy this year but that is because no one can afford to do a full run any more (inflating the number of shows) and podcasts that list every single episode recording as a different show.

This magazine spent several issues in the last year or so spouting shite about harnessing AI in your writing, so... you know... fuck 'em.

Well that is today's productivity fucked.

Pick a Bond villain from the pictures you already have on your phone.

I say my favourite character in The Pitt keeps changing but we all know it is Dana.

But please, don't post AI slop even if you agree with the sentiment.

Saw someone post this. It is AI slop. But what really annoys me is the piss poor lettering.

I prefer this one:

She never sits on me so on one hand this is lovely. On the other, I really need to move my leg.

Late to the party but happy to see they stuck the landing. What an amazing run. This series belongs on every shelf and is an inspirational must-read for creators, constantly delivering great scripting and stand out high concept single issues. A celebration of comics.

If you are up at the Fringe then add this to your schedule.

Comedy people, do we know if anyone got commisioned of the back of taking part in this? Do we think we will ever see the like of a project such as this again? I'm holding onto this as a curio.

This is next week. It's going to be dead good but as I got my application in late it's a bit of an awkward timeslot. If you can go you should and if you can't but you know someone else who can, make them go instead. Tickets: events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/going...

What I like most about this book - and this is a sincere compliment - is that I'm just over halfway through and there hasn't been a single Alien in it yet. It just proves you can do fun new things with this franchise.

I'm taking Going Coastal with Donald McGinty to Leicester Comedhly Festival this month. There's an earnest bit about the environment, a vaguely satisfying dramatic arc and a very niche reference to the TV show Neighbours. Something for everyone. Tickets: events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/going...

My comp copy of Gods and Monsters Phase Two from @cutawaycomics.bsky.social arrived today (as well as a couple of other absolute treats) and I don't care if it is big headed to say but the Iris Wildthyme story I wrote and @teadalek.bsky.social drew is a huge amount of fun. You're gonna love it.

This dog is very hard to take selfies with.

We're Taking Everyone Down With Us. Absolutely superb from first page to last. A hearty recommend.

I just need to watch something dumb so my new special edition blu ray of Snakes On A Plane it is.