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Small Press Day 2026, indie zines and comics markets

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Small Press Day 2026 saw UK and regional indie comics communities mark the occasion with new zines, mini comics and in-person markets in Leeds, London and other hubs. UK-based collective SKRAWLLORDZ released and promoted SKRAWL COMIX MAGAZINE #3, accompanied by a crowdfunding push and contributor interviews, prose and illustration. Organizers and creators ran market tables and signings at venues including Brew Society and the Cartoon Museum while the Leeds Comics Collective hosted a Small Press Day presence. Digital and pay-what-you-want offerings featured too: a Scottish comics bundle sold 30 indie comics for $20 with 13% of proceeds pledged to PCRF, and Kid Eastwood made roughly 1,600 pages available to read online. Many creators used the day to finish or push upcoming issues, announce reopenings of small shops, or offer temporary discounts and free reads to reach readers.

Small Press Day
@smallpressday.bsky.social

It’s finally here! Wishing a very happy SMALL PRESS DAY 2026 to all who celebrate! And a big thank you to all of the amazing small press creators out there - this day’s for you 💪❤️ #SmallPressDay

5445d ago
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Jamie Ross3

Happy SPD folks! #SmallPressDay is here! It’s sunny. Get a story you’ll love. To quote a little known automaton - Thank the Maker!

I’m Dave Williams. You’re probably not3

#SmallPressDAyt, you say? Brits, you can still do your bit by buying People With Issues from the Skirwingle store at www.skirwingle.co.uk/978099314040... As far as I know, the 'Buy Now' button still works 😂😬

James Corcoran
@jamescorcoran78.bsky.social

I am celebrating Small Press Comic day like many of you by staying at home to meet a deadline. My nonsense can be found here if you like weird crime stuff with scratchy inks and limited colour palettes. jamescorcoran.bigcartel.com

3145d ago
Russell Mark Olson
@russellmarkolson.bsky.social

On this blessed #Smallpressday why not support SKRAWL COMIX MAGAZINE #3 by @zebko.bsky.social, @zeburnay.bsky.social, @tomhumberstone.com, @vor-bokor.bsky.social @gustaffovargas.bsky.social, @catfoodcomics.com, @simoart.bsky.social, and others! www.kickstarter.com/projects/rus...

2145d ago
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Rob Jones - Letterer/Writer/WOTW: Thunder Child out NOW!!!5

I've backed it. A comic featuring some of the most vital, interesting, expressive and LOVLIEST comic creators working today? You should back it too.

Jamie Ross4

If like me you don’t have an event nearby, back this array of talent this #SmallPressDay Be S(i)M(o)ART! Go and enjoy a Spicy Peruvian dish, wash it down with a (Russell) MOlson! Think carefully about the different delights of artistic dessert available… …and remember give your pet some Catfood!

Will Tempest
@willtempest.bsky.social

Its #smallpressday! Be sure to check out the Scottish Comics itch Bundle. 30 indie comics for only $20! All profits split between the creators, with 13% of proceeds going to PCRF to help provide urgent aid in Gaza Available here: itch.io/b/3727/scott...

2344d ago
Fraser Campbell
@fraserc69.bsky.social

Celebrating Small Press Day by trying to get the slightly overdue ALEX AUTOMATIC #7 to press by next week. Creating indie comics is a great outlet for your creativity and also brilliant if you really enjoy stress, setbacks and no money :)

2245d ago
Kristyna Baczynski
@kbaczynski.bsky.social

It’s #smallpressday! Im at Brew Society with Leeds Comics Collective til 4 💥

A photo of my mini tabletop stall. Comics, zines riso prints and stickers. Im poorly college in with my cat.
1945d ago
⚠️ eve g ⚠️
@evegwood.com

Happy #SmallPressDay! You can read both of my multi-award-nominated webcomics for FREE at visagecomic.com and inhibitcomic.com, or buy the books with free UK or discounted international shipping at quindriepress.com!

1244d ago
Andy Oliver
@andywpoliver.bsky.social

And my final @smallpressday.bsky.social stop in London today was the Cartoon Museum. #smallpressday

Small press comics at the Cartoon Museum.
1844d ago
Jammy 🍓 Team Comedy
@rhubarbwitch.bsky.social

Happy @smallpressday.bsky.social !! 📕 To celebrate I have reopened my online store on Ko-Fi! ✨ Currently its just my books listed so running a 20% off sale till Friday! use code SPD2026 or go via the link below! ko-fi.com/rhubarbwitch... #SmallPressDay #SPD2026

Graphic showing mascot Jammy with a selection of my printed books with text "Small press day sale! 20% off all my books on Ko-Fi!. Use code SPD2026 at checkout. Ends 31st July 2026"
945d ago
Connor Tierney
@connortierney57.bsky.social

If you’re still looking to get your small press day fix, there are say it with me- SIXTEEN HUNDRED pages of Kid Eastwood FREE to read online at: kideastwood.blogspot.com

1044d ago
Russell Hillman
@allhellismrsun.bsky.social

I was unable to find anywhere nearby for #SmallPressDay this year, so you'll have to wait a couple of weeks and see me at @sequential-scot.bsky.social instead. Here are my prices, along with my books. The Evenfall Legion by the mighty @sergiocalvet.bsky.social will be making its convention debut!

745d ago
Fiona Creates
@fionacreates.bsky.social

Tomorrow is Small Press Day, I’ll be physically in Leeds but my smol books are also available digitally at fionacreates.itch.io If you want physical copies, here’s the other events I’m at this year!

1145d ago
Scary Gorgon
@scarygorgon.bsky.social

For small press day I am going to sit down and finish at least one of the two zines I meant to sit down and finish last week.

1645d ago
Colossive Press
@colossive.com

If you're near a @smallpressday.bsky.social event tomorrow, go along and say hello. 'Communicate and collaborate', as the Now Legendary Colossive Manifesto says! www.brokenfrontier.com/whats-happen...

946d ago
Zack Quaintance
@zackquaintance.bsky.social

and for #smallpressday if you want to snag any of my previous comics, they're all available in my shop through Monday for 25 percent off! my shop: www.etsy.com/shop/ZackQua...

644d ago

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