SelfMadeHero

SelfMadeHero Award-winning publisher of graphic novels from the quirky and humorous to the political and profound.

A belated thank you to everyone who came to see us at , along with our friends , , , , and ! And whether you made it or ...
25/11/2025

A belated thank you to everyone who came to see us at , along with our friends , , , , and ! And whether you made it or not, we hope to see you all next time!









Now that the whole lineup for Autumn 2025 has reached UK shelves, who fancies a look back at Autumn 2024? by and Fer...
21/11/2025

Now that the whole lineup for Autumn 2025 has reached UK shelves, who fancies a look back at Autumn 2024?

by and Fernando Trueba!
by and .spaet!
by , , Ricard Efa, .dalmases, and !
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Want to know more about the story behind ? We just released an exclusive Q&A with and on our website!🔗 selfmadehero.c...
20/11/2025

Want to know more about the story behind ? We just released an exclusive Q&A with and on our website!

🔗 selfmadehero.com/news/bill-tuckey-and-francisco-de-la-mora-on-the-most-amazing-saturday-morning-rubbish-club










We call the first meeting of to order!Pick up your copy today for a touching, funny, and beautiful story about creativ...
20/11/2025

We call the first meeting of to order!
Pick up your copy today for a touching, funny, and beautiful story about creativity, community, and determination!












Look high, look low - in just 1 DAY we'll convene !♻️🌳🗑️(Our North American chapter opens on December 2nd!)🔗 selfmadehe...
19/11/2025

Look high, look low - in just 1 DAY we'll convene !
♻️🌳🗑️
(Our North American chapter opens on December 2nd!)

🔗 selfmadehero.com/books/the-most-amazing-saturday-morning-rubbish-club












We at SelfMadeHero are saddened to hear about the passing of Rachel Cooke. Through her work at , she did so much to supp...
18/11/2025

We at SelfMadeHero are saddened to hear about the passing of Rachel Cooke. Through her work at , she did so much to support and bring awareness to the medium of graphic novels, and we are forever grateful. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.

🔗 https://observer.co.uk/news/national/article/rachel-cooke-a-tribute











Sometimes it's hard to set good boundaries, especially when everyone communicates a little differently! But there's no c...
18/11/2025

Sometimes it's hard to set good boundaries, especially when everyone communicates a little differently!

But there's no confusion here: is only 2 DAYS away!











Heads up - there's only 3 DAYS until you can meet !
17/11/2025

Heads up - there's only 3 DAYS until you can meet !














Have you met Uma? You might think she's an 8 year old with PVL, but sometimes she does resemble a tiger... - out in the...
16/11/2025

Have you met Uma? You might think she's an 8 year old with PVL, but sometimes she does resemble a tiger...
- out in the UK in 4 DAYS!













After deliberating over an amazing longlist, the much-anticipated shortlist is finally here!We and the judges are pro...
15/11/2025

After deliberating over an amazing longlist, the much-anticipated shortlist is finally here!

We and the judges are proud to present:
by !
by
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by .illustration!
by !
by !

A very special thanks to everyone who's been following along with the 2025 award so far, to all of our entrants, and to the judges!

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Arthur has ASD and Finn has cerebral palsy. Normally, that just makes their races through the park a little more interes...
15/11/2025

Arthur has ASD and Finn has cerebral palsy. Normally, that just makes their races through the park a little more interesting, but sometimes the park isn't as welcoming as it should be...

- out in the UK in 5 DAYS!











Just an ordinary day at the park with the three founders of : Uma, Arthur, and Finn!🏃‍♂️👩‍🦼🐯This new story of community...
14/11/2025

Just an ordinary day at the park with the three founders of : Uma, Arthur, and Finn!
🏃‍♂️👩‍🦼🐯
This new story of community, creativity, and inclusion is out in the UK on November 20th and North America on December 2nd!
















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Graphic Novels & Visual Narratives

Our mission at SelfMadeHero is simple: to publish ground-breaking and beautiful work by authors and artists from across the globe, from the quirky and humorous to the political and profound. We are proud to bring readers graphic novels and visual narratives that provoke, entertain, inspire and inform. We pride ourselves on having high editorial and production values and are known for successfully promoting our authors through innovative press and marketing campaigns.