Fresh off our packed edition with Caroline Leaf, Bar Shorts returns with two heavyweights of British animation and advertising: director Darren Walsh and Emmy-winning producer Russell McLean. Between them, they’ve driven pop-culture milestones including Compare the Meerkat, Aardman’s Angry Kid, Black Mirror’s The Waldo Moment, stop-frame work for Scorsese (Hugo) and Tim Burton (Miss Peregrine’s), and their latest Gerry Anderson-style show, Hit Squad (Warner … Read more
Last week was another action-packed week in Liverpool! On October 9th, to mark the 130th anniversary of Everton Library, Chris joined an event hosted by the Merseyside Civic Society at St George’s Church. The gathering set out the Everton Library Trust’s plan to save the iconic building, which has stood empty for 26 years. The … Read more
It has been a whirlwind week of events for Chris, starting with a weekend in Kendal and leading right into a stacked lineup for the coming days. Here is a recap of what went down and where you can catch Chris next! Lakes International Comic Art Festival Last weekend, Chris was tabling at the Lakes International … Read more
Catch Chris on the 2026 Convention Trail! Ahead of Chris tabling at The Lakes, Liverpool Comic Con, and Thought Bubble, get an exclusive look into his creative process. Watch Chris in conversation with Forbidden Planet COO Andrew Sumner in 2025 as they sit down to discuss Anfield Road, the story’s Liverpool roots, and what went into bringing the book … Read more
Autumn is shaping up to be an incredible season for Chris and his debut graphic novel, Anfield Road! We have a stacked lineup of appearances, panel chats, and exclusive events coming up over the next few months. Here is where you can catch him live: Can’t make it to a show? No problem at all! You can … Read more
Calling all comic lovers, football fans, and pie aficionados: Anfield Road has landed in two incredible spots, fresh off a massive signing session with Chris! Where to Grab Your Copy Can’t make it to London or Liverpool? No worries—you can order your copy online right here.
What an absolute whirlwind of a Friday in Anfield! With our special exhibition at Homebaked—the legendary community-run bakery—nearing its final curtain call, I spent the afternoon soaking up the atmosphere and hosting a print sale. I want to say a massive, heartfelt thank you to both the Homebaked team and the Everton Library Trust for hosting such a … Read more
Get ready to get your comic fix! This Sunday, 19th July, the brilliant Chris is taking over a table at the South London Comic and Zine Fair (SLCZF)! Even better? He’s splitting the spotlight and sharing a table with the incredible Ilya, creator of Romo the Wolf Boy. The Details: Stanley Arts is throwing open its doors for the 5th … Read more
We are absolutely buzzing to announce that the brilliant Helen Serafinowicz has curated this month’s Bar Shots—and wow, has she delivered a class lineup for you! Here is a taste of the incredible cinema coming your way: Exclusive Live Q&A! As if that wasn’t enough, Chris Shepherd will be taking the stage for a live, in-depth conversation with Helen Serafinowicz about … Read more
Helen Serafinowicz is a BAFTA winning English writer, producer and occasional performer best known for co‑creating Motherland, Nova Jones and the BBC spin‑off Amandaland. Helen shares a hand‑picked selection of short films that have shaped her creative world. There’s some comedy classics in there that shouldn’t be missed. The screening kicks off at 8pm and is on the 15th June. … Read more
