Jon Lock

I write comics and games! | Afterlife Inc. | Tiny Hercules @MacmillanKidsUK | @2000AD | Toxic Crusaders | @BigPunchStudios | Repped by @rachelpmann | He/Him

[Jon Lock @jonlockcomics]

I'm delighted to announce that ⚡️Tiny Hercules⚡️, a brand new comic series written by me and illustrated by my partner-in-crime Nich Angell, hits shelves in 2026, thanks to the wonderful team at @MacmillanKidsUK

Read all about it here: https://t.co/8FTuv9ESrF

[Jon Lock @jonlockcomics]

Please engage with the consultation. Now, more than ever, you need to be heard:
https://t.co/OLuNxwHXRT

[Jon Lock @jonlockcomics]

This may well be my last post on this platform, so I'll take this opportunity to say that I've written to my MP @mpmwilko regarding the UK Government's consultation on proposed changes to copyright law to empower AI companies. I would urge you all to do the same.

[Jon Lock @jonlockcomics]

@michaeljnimmo @topshelfcomix @Rebellion @PanelSyndicate Cheers Mike!

[Jon Lock @jonlockcomics]

Since quitting the day job a few years ago, I haven't really treated myself. A recent joy, however, has been setting up a dedicated home office, which is finally coming together. If I'm going to be at my desk all day, it might as well be a fun, creative space.

[Jon Lock @jonlockcomics]

@TheGrantPerkins It's a right state ;)

[Jon Lock @jonlockcomics]

@joelmeadows1 @MCMComicCon @BigPunchStudios Will keep an eye out for you.

[Jon Lock @jonlockcomics]

Hi everyone! I'll be at @MCMComicCon this weekend, tables F11-12 in the Artist Alley with my partner-in-crime Nich Angell. Come find me for all things Afterlife Inc. and @BigPunchStudios See you there!

[Jon Lock @jonlockcomics]

@joelmeadows1 @MCMComicCon @BigPunchStudios Catch you there, for sure!

[Jon Lock @jonlockcomics]

Lettering shenanigans.

[Jon Lock @jonlockcomics]

New pages of Afterlife Inc. are now live, with Volume 7 Act 1 available to my wonderful Patrons!

✏️Pencils: @Rafacyfer
🖌️Colours: @jp_jordan
🗨️Letters: Lucy Lock

The stage is set. The players are in place. Catastrophe awaits... Read it now: 📕 https://t.co/ZrXaUTbTK5

[The Bookseller @thebookseller]

@FarshoreBooks @EmzFinn @Liv_Carson_ @TheQuartoGroup @meg_khf @FairyLoot @simonschusterUK @simonkids_UK @AliDougal @KatieFr3 @HarperCollinsUK @HarperCollinsCh @TwoHootsBooks @LizScottPR @xigxag5 @wearevoxblock @smallcarla @sofiaakel @BooksCampaign @SyimaAslam @RhiannonTripp @edbookfest @bookshop_org_UK @storiesforspace @SailFestUK @PuffinBooks @KarrieFransman @RuthMKnowles @blackpooltower @_KnightsOf @mollykh @EisharKaur @storymixstudio @JRichardsAuthor @PenguinUKBooks @ZNabagereka @ReadforGoodUK @book_tokens @PublishersAssoc @SweetCherryPub @Literacy_Trust @readingagency @GalwayMr @Debbie_Hicks1 @WorldBookDayUK @cassiechaddrton For our final session of #KidsConf @JamieSmart shared his suggestions for publishers:
✨Find the new talent
✨Once you've found them, stick with them
✨Value the human soul above everything else
✨Let's dispel this myth that comics are somehow lesser reading material

[Jon Lock @jonlockcomics]

Recent events require Nich and I to have professional headshots. Thanks to James at Au Fait Photography for making us feel only slightly awkward while beaming at the camera - and for making us look so darn professional. What a hero.

[Jon Lock @jonlockcomics]

@jp_jordan Cheers JP! Been multitasking a bit this year ;)

[Jon Lock @jonlockcomics]

Jamie is a very nice man.

[Jamie Smart @jamiesmart]

YES!!! Jon and Nich have been two of the hardest working guys in comics for years and years, building their own worlds and IP. This is such great news 🥳🥳🥳

[Jon Lock @jonlockcomics]

@Paul_thePullbox @MadCaveStudios @CriticalEntLA @CoffeeTimeComix @Joe_Kach @ComicLodge @InvaderComics @bandofbards @1firstcomics @AmericanMytho @SilverlineComic @FellHound_ @nguyeningit @SourcePtPress @Rebellion @ryanhiggins76 @TheYuanTwins @TerryMooreArt @ghezalsupernova @dftaylorcomics @VanguardComic Cheers Paul. Great company indeed!

[Jon Lock @jonlockcomics]

@jamiesmart Jamie, you saint. Thank you - genuinely. Not least for all your help and advice over the years. It means the world.

[Jon Lock @jonlockcomics]

@sparkeface @MacmillanKidsUK Cheers Tom. Very kind!

[Jon Lock @jonlockcomics]

I'm delighted to announce that ⚡️Tiny Hercules⚡️, a brand new comic series written by me and illustrated by my partner-in-crime Nich Angell, hits shelves in 2026, thanks to the wonderful team at @MacmillanKidsUK

Read all about it here: https://t.co/8FTuv9ESrF

[Jon Lock @jonlockcomics]

@DemonTomatoDave @RDComics @MacmillanKidsUK I know, I know... we keep letting the side down when it comes to Thought Bubble. It's just SO far away ;) We'll be back one day though. For sure.

[Jon Lock @jonlockcomics]

@RDComics @MacmillanKidsUK Ha! Sadly, no. Apologies. Maybe next year. Hope you have a good time, however. Always exciting to see what you're up to (I follow closely).