Abs (that's me) is a cartoonist living in Cardiff. I love to read, talk about, and draw comics. My work is informed by music, poetry, repressed emotions, and vintage patterns.
My critically acclaimed comics have been published by Avery Hill, BOXES, BOSH Zine, Illustoria Magazine, and various other small-press and indie anthologies.​
Cheltenham Illustration Award Student Prize
Nominated Best Artist/Colorist/One-Shot in Broken Frontier Award 2025
PGCE/PCET, Cardiff University (2020)
BA (Hons) Illustration, University of South Wales (2018)
barbawk(@)gmail.com
@abs.comics
@abscomics.bsky.social
Upcoming Events
PCZF: 28-29th March 2026, Market Hall, PL14PS
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Press/Reviews/Interviews
MOTHER - The Oozing Body Horror of Abs Bailey's Graphic Novel is a Sight to Behold
​LDC Fair Comics Plumb The Cute, The Grotesque (Comics Beat)
Comics News Insider - Episode 1567
Work with me!
I do gig & events posters as well as comics. I'm really interested in working with grassroots venues, community events, and bands.​
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Email to enquire!
barbawk(@)gmail.com