2026 Graphic Novel Releases: Four Riso-Printed Books Published by Inky Fruit Co
Hello from Inky Fruit Co.! We’re a queer-owned small press, run out of an itty bitty studio space in Cardiff, Wales. We make handmade, risograph-printed books, and just love an interesting alternative comic format.
2026 is our first year of releases, we’re delighted to announce four stunning zines and graphic novels releasing throughout the year. We’re so excited to share these wonderful artists and their stories with you! Here’s what you can expect to see from us.
Glass Children by Ellis Benji Bertram
Covers from Glass Children by Ellis Benji Bertram (@shootingstarpress.xyz on Instagram). (c) 2026 Ellis Benji Bertram
Locked in a cycle of expectation and isolation, twin princesses are finally forced to fight for their future. Raised by the Hands of the Gentle throne, one sister has grown fragile and protected. The other, neglected, has become lonely and resilient. There is only one seat on the throne.
A pair of parallel perspectives exploring disability, vulnerability, and childhood responsibility, in an eerie sci-fi setting. Through a stunning dos-à-dos binding, Bertram’s debut comic uses form and colour to juxtapose the lives of two sisters trapped in a shared tragedy.
Images from Glass Children by Ellis Benji Bertram (@shootingstarpress.xyz on Instagram). (c) 2026 Ellis Benji Bertram
Release Details:
Preorders ship in July
16 pages plus cover, approx A5
Dos-A-Dos binding. 3-colour risograph print interior: Aqua, Bright Red and Black
2-Colour Screenprinted Cover
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Simon Le Snail: Escapade Un by Isabelle Masters and Ruchira Webb
Zut alors! disaster strikes Space Paris when The Louvre becomes the victim of a dastardly heist. Luckily, detective extraordinaire Jean-Luc Jean and his gastropod companion Simon le Snail are on the case. Allons y!
Cover of Simon Le Snail: Escapade Un by Isabelle Masters (@izzy_stop.making.things on Instagram). (c) 2026 Isabelle Masters and Ruchira Webb
A pixel art escapade in the silliest sci-fi setting, featuring detective duo comprised of a man and his magic-eight-ball snail. Upbeat and whimsical, this hysterical little zine uses its 8 pages with excellent pacing. Not a beat is missed!
Spread from Simon Le Snail: Escapade Un by Isabelle Masters (@izzy_stop.making.things on Instagram). (c) 2026 Isabelle Masters and Ruchira Webb
Release Details:
Preorders ship in August
8 pages, approx A6
2 colour risograph print. Medium Blue and Bright Red
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Bare by Asher Quinn
Where do the power lines go? A boy embarks on a quiet cross-country tightrope walk above cities, abandoned homes and empty hills. Challenged by his naivety and ill-preparedness, the journey takes him to an unexpected end.
Cover and Sample Page from Bare by Asher Quinn (@clampubo on Instagram). (c) 2026 Asher Quinn
Comfortingly quiet, with a sense of longing. Quinn creates a subtly haunting atmosphere and endless space in this 12-page comic. This dreamlike and whimsical comic is thoroughly worth a read.
Spread from Bare by Asher Quinn (@clampubo on Instagram). (c) 2026 Asher Quinn
Release Details:
Preorders ship in September
12 pages, approx A5
Risograph Print in Medium Blue
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Tadaima: I'm Home by Edie Woolf
Have you ever called a place "home," even if you only lived there for a short time? Three months in Japan as an anxious, colourful foreigner brings challenges of self-reflection, friendships and joyous comfort.
Cover from Tadaima: I'm Home by Edie Woolf (@edie.woolf on Instagram). (c) 2026 Edie Woolf
Tadaima: I'm Home is the definitive, deluxe expansion of Edie Woolf's celebrated 2023 autobiographical travel comic, Tadaima. Originally conceived during a three-month artist residency at Studio Kura in Itoshima, Japan, the comic served as a deeply introspective diary exploring isolation, independence, and the search for personal comfort. Three years and an additional trip to Japan later, Woolf revisits this transitional era with sensitive reflections on how our understanding of "home" shifts over time. This upgraded deluxe edition integrates the original diary comics with brand-new reflections, additional artwork, mini-comics, and inserts. It stands as a beautiful, comprehensive celebration of cultural immersion and self-discovery.
Images from Tadaima: I'm Home by Edie Woolf (@edie.woolf on Instagram). (c) 2026 Edie Woolf
Release Details:
Preorders ship in November
93 pages+ [TBC]
approx 14x14cm with insert pages [TBC]
3+ Colour Risograph Print [TBC]
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Additionally to these beautiful creations by those wonderful artists, we’ll be reprinting Shri Gunasekara’s Runner, which was released last November in a very limited edition! We’ll be making a few tweaks and re-releasing this June with a brand new shiny cover.
All of these releases are in honour of our late risograph printer, Gladys 🙏 Rest in peace. We still can’t believe you managed to print Runner.
Watch this space!! These books are going to be really cool, and we can’t wait to show you.
All the best guys :)
Archie and Rhi x