Posted by Will on 9th May 2026

Bleed Ink Launch Party With CROM

As part of our 40th anniversary celebrations, we're publishing a series of sketchbooks with some of our favourite artists, those who have an important history to the shop and with some knockout artwork that we want to showcase. Our first sketchbook, BLEED INK, was made in conjunction with someone who satisfies all of the above, the incredible artist CROM, the artist behind one of our top selling comics, Birdking!

It's been an absolute delight working with CROM on this and we couldn't be happier with how the sketchbook looks! It's always fun to flip through someone's skecthbook providing fantastic insight into their drawing processes and what inspires them. We can't wait to share it with you! We'll be hosting a launch party with CROM to celebrate its release on Thursday 11th June 2026, from 7-9pm.

A collection of pages taken right out of one of CROM’s many sketchbooks. With the use of fountain pens, paper and a healthy fear of witches.

The first in a series of sketchbooks published by Gosh! Comics in 2026 to celebrate our 40th anniversary.

“A record of all my ideas and things that inspire me through pages of sketches, doodles, notes and signs of what is eating away at my mind at the time of drawing. Books, comics, anime, films and video games, it's all here as it drips through my hands onto the pages of my sketchbook. Trying to capture that feeling of having just watched a show you love and can’t wait to go to your room, lock the door and draw for hours.” -CROM

CROM will be alongside the talented Ferry Gouw, who will be launching his new Breakdown Press book, Limbo, which you can find out more about by clicking the link here.

Meet CROM and Ferry on Thursday 11th June, from 7pm. Pre-order a signed copy of BLEED INK by clicking the link here.

Keep up to date with all news over on our Facebook event page.