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Zak Simmonds-Hurn

@MonstrousComics

Staff Artist at The Phoenix Comic. I draw Know Your Monsters, Dragon Guard and Legacy

 England, United Kingdom
youtube.com/@MonstrousComics
Joined May 2013
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I Doubt I'll be frequenting this place much any more. You can find me over on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/monstrousco… Or on Instagram: instagram.com/monstrouscomic… Hope to see plenty of you over there!
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Amanda Wong@amandawtwong6 Nov 2024
Maybe we were too hard on JJ Abrams for "Somehow Palpatine returned."
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Thanks everyone who joined me for my event at @TheStoryMuseum this afternoon! So many fantastic dragons were drawn!
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Seeing as these ridiculously bad takes keep getting platformed - just going to leave this here I wrote for them: thebookseller.com/comment/wi…
Will publishing fight for illustrators against AI?

Will publishing fight for illustrators against AI?

The AI debate gets to the heart of what publishing values: creators, or content.

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The Bookseller (@thebookseller) profile pictureThe Bookseller
@thebookseller3 Oct 2024
AI is ushering in a new generation of creators that publishing should embrace, says Nadim Sadek 👇 thebookseller.com/comment/cr…
Craft and creativity

Craft and creativity

AI is ushering in a new generation of creators that publishing should embrace.

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🚨🎉💫🤯 It's a BIG day: Bunny vs Monkey* has officially sold over ONE MILLION COPIES!🥳🥳🥳 ✨ A million congratulations to superstar @jamiesmart, & a million thanks to ALL booksellers & book lovers who made this possible. GO COMICS!! *First seen in the epic @phoenixcomicuk!💥
A blue graphic with text: 'ONE MILLION BUNNY VS MONKEY COPIES SOLD' There's an illustration of Bunny & Monkey, and the DFB/Phoenix logos are in the bottom right corner

ALT A blue graphic with text: 'ONE MILLION BUNNY VS MONKEY COPIES SOLD' There's an illustration of Bunny & Monkey, and the DFB/Phoenix logos are in the bottom right corner

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Hey guys! My girlfriend is selling a ticket to the Spirited Away stage show on the 17th of August. She booked it ages ago, but it landed on our baby's due date so we can't go. It's a really great seat and we don't want it to go to waste. tixel.com/uk/theatre-tickets…
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Robert Deas@RDComics2 Aug 2024
Still being reminded about what an amazing day @phoenixcomicuk fest 2024 was this year. Love this shot from the official photographers. @joelist @abbyryder @VenkmanProject @gnorthfield @MonstrousComics @EtheringtonBros
Image from Robert Deas (@RDComics)
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🔥REMINDER - You can still WIN a signed drawing of Ember!🔥 Order anything from the limited edition Phoenix Fest 2024 Merchandise to enter our draw. The winner will get an exclusive drawing of Ember, signed by @monstrouscomics! thephoenixcomic.shop/collect…
Image from The Phoenix comic (@phoenixcomicuk)
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Phoenix Fest was amazing yesterday, I had the best time! Thanks everyone involved in putting it all together (you know who you are!) And thanks to everyone who attended, whether in Oxford or digitally.
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Also, thanks to all the Phoenix readers and their parents for stopping by and for the countless kind comments about my work and the Phoenix as a whole. I can't really express just how much it means to hear such enthusiasm about the work we do, it's unbelievably energising!
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🚨Did you miss Phoenix Fest 2024?! Don't worry! You can still buy the recording of the days events until MIDNIGHT TONIGHT! phoenixfest2024.eventbrite.c… Don't miss out - this is your last chance 🎟️
Phoenix Fest 2024: Digital (BSL accessible)

Phoenix Fest 2024: Digital (BSL accessible)

Phoenix Fest 2024 – the best kids' comics festival in the UK hosted by The Phoenix comic! BSL accessible, join us online!

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It's Phoenix Fest Day! I'm really excited to see what it's like in it's new form. I went to the theatre yesterday and it looks like it's going to be epic! Tickets are still available for the digital event @phoenixcomicuk
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Just finished watching YuYu Hakusho for the first time a few minutes ago (the anime of course)! It was 112 episodes, but I could have happily watched 112 more. I might have to rewatch all of Hunter X Hunter again to fill the void!
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🔥Win a signed drawing of Ember!🔥 Order anything from the limited edition Phoenix Fest 2024 Merchandise to enter our draw. The winner will get an exclusive drawing of Ember, signed by @monstrouscomics! thephoenixcomic.shop/collect…
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The brilliant @MonstrousComics will be at @TheStoryMuseum this weekend! If you're in the Oxford area, pop over to meet the artist behind Know Your Monsters and Dragon Guard 🐉
Neill Cameron Has Left The Building (@neillcameron) profile pictureNeill Cameron Has Left The Building@neillcameron25 Jun 2024
Hey PLEASE NOTE that I am off down to Cornwall this weekend for @StLiterature so my usual session at @TheStoryMuseum Comics Club will be guest-hosted by my brilliant @phoenixcomicuk colleague Mr Zak Simmons-Hurn @MonstrousComics!
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It's true! I'll be filling in for Neill as Comics Club host this weekend at @TheStoryMuseum ! I can't wait, it's always a great time!
Neill Cameron Has Left The Building (@neillcameron) profile pictureNeill Cameron Has Left The Building@neillcameron25 Jun 2024
Hey PLEASE NOTE that I am off down to Cornwall this weekend for @StLiterature so my usual session at @TheStoryMuseum Comics Club will be guest-hosted by my brilliant @phoenixcomicuk colleague Mr Zak Simmons-Hurn @MonstrousComics!
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Luke Barnett
@LukeBarnett22 Jun 2024
Ending the world so we don’t have to make art.
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The Story Museum@TheStoryMuseum22 Jun 2024
Just a few tickets left for Comic Club Plus next Saturday 29 June at 1.30pm. This is a great opportunity for young artists and comic enthusiasts aged 12+ to learn from guest artist and @phoenixcomicuk creator @monstrouscomics.💥🤖🗯️ Book here: bit.ly/3u4oCet
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My latest Youtube video is up now! I ink a bit of Kirby art and talk about some basics of inking, hope you enjoy it! youtu.be/xVIDQlSOnBE
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Just want y'all to know, I mean it and I'm trying to live it
Image from Nicholas Kole - LBX #636 (@FromHappyRock)
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