Ugly Mug

Ugly Mug is the House of Harley’s annual comic-art anthology, which ran for four issues in the late 1980s and resumed publication in 2021. Featuring stories and drawings by renowned members of the British small press scene plus global guests.

Click on the covers for contents and ordering info.

Watch this page turn through Ugly Mugs 5, 6, 7 and 8 by Dan Snoke on his Rave Sensation YouTube channel…

20th century Ugly Mug

The original 1980s run featured contributors such as Ed Pinsent, John Bagnall, Bob Lynch, Lightning, Davy Francis, John Watson (RIP), Steve Way, Tom Tiffin, Denny Derbyshire, Spencer Woodcock, Chris Reynolds, Mark Robinson, Martin Millard, Carol Swain, Tony Keen, Alan Jeffrey, John Parke, Julian Geek, Marc Baines, Darryl Cunningham, Mike from France, and the House of Harley studio.

All copies from the original run are now SOLD OUT, but occasionally turn up on Ebay and other second hand outlets for exorbitant prices.

Naked Knowledge

Naked Knowledge is a new series of puzzle comics in which the wonder of learning brushes up against the world of risqué entertainment.

Captain Maroon

A couple of rare copies have surfaced of Captain Maroon 1, the first House of Harley publication from before the House of Harley had a name, and a glimpse into our early days as an aspiring cartoonist. We were still at school when this was made and were learning quick.

And there’s more…

The House of Harley contributes to a wide range of comics and magazines. Here’s a few of them. Get in touch if you’d like to commission an exclusive comic strip for your publication.