I fear we were too hard on the CD Cenobite. A beautiful creature who really embodied the pain/pleasure of being a dedicated lover of physical media.

It's sincerely wonderful to see the good things we are doing for and with creators at SOURCE POINT PRESS is being noticed by avenues such as PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY. What a true honor to be interviewed alongside such other luminaries and friends: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

To all of you who said MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE is a lot of fun and worth seeing in the theater... you were right. I'm really hopeful for another installment. It was a delight!

As discussed in my monthly newsletter, I recently wrote a 66-page story-arc for a super-secret high profile comic series. The art has been rolling in and, wow, is it gorgeous.

NIGHTMARE WORLD: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION is now available for preorder in comic shops everywhere from Source Point Press and @pranadms.bsky.social. This new TPB omnibus collects all four volumes of the series as well as dozens of pages of bonus material and extras. Want the whole thing? Order now!

Two new ice cream delights I designed will be available tonight only at the horror-themed ice cream shop TWISTY'S TRICKS & TREATS in Sterling Heights, Michigan during my special meet-and-greet appearance from 5-9 PM! Come celebrate the TALES OF MR. RHEE 20th Anniversary with me!

This Saturday, June 13th I'm finally achieving my lifelong dream of doing a meet-and-greet/signing at a horror-themed ice cream shop... and there will be two ice creams designed by me, too! Join me at TWISTY'S TRICKS & TREATS in Sterling Heights, Michigan from 5:00-9:00 PM for ice cream and comics!

My June newsletter goes out tomorrow afternoon! If you're not on the list, fix that at www.DirkManning.com so you can be kept up to date on all the upcoming excitement, get sneak peeks, etc!

ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: "Gary Reed Independent Creator of the Year Award"

It's been a while since I've moderated a panel at a comic con, but, perhaps against their better judgement, those fine folks at Cherry Capital Comic Con in Traverse City, MI have tapped me to helm the "Adventures in Indie Publishing" panel Saturday at Noon! If you're going to be there, join us!

I've legitimately lost track of how many current comic book writers have cited WRITE OR WRONG: A WRITER'S GUIDE TO CREATING COMICS as an impactful part of their journey to success. If you want a copy it's now in Final Order Cutoff at your local comic shops, so don't wait to get this new 2nd Edition!

There's six days left to get this fantastic horror graphic novel over the finish line. If you're a fan of Junji Ito or Charles Burns, THE WORMHOLE CLUB TRAGEDY will have a valued place on your bookshelf! Show it some love, horror comic friends! www.kickstarter.com/projects/the...

Thank you to everyone who came out to see me for FREE COMIC BOOK DAY at Packrat Comics! I didn't get all the photos, but here's a peek!

My "Can't Stop, Won't Stop!" Spring Signing Tour continues this Saturday for my annual pilgrimage to Packrat Comics in Hilliard, Ohio (just outside Columbus) for FCBD! This is my only scheduled appearance in the area for 2026, so c'mon out, say hello, and get some good Spring/Summer reading!

TONIGHT IS BOOK CLUB NIGHT! Come join me and @joshmalerman.bsky.social as we discuss our new graphic novel RSVP: E.S.P. from Source Point Press with the NOVEL NIGHTMARES Book club! Not a member of the NOVEL NIGHTMARES Book Club yet? Sign-up here to join us: bookclubs.com/novel-nightm...

We got a new review for you of Homestead, where high concept meets old West from @dirkmanning.bsky.social, Les Garner, Colin Johnson, and @davedoescomics.bsky.social ✍️ @luisgodoyii.com www.comicbookyeti.com/post/homeste...

CONFIRMED: I'll be a guest with @thecomicspals.bsky.social live this Saturday at 10:15 EST! If you're not yet subscribed to their YouTube Channel, fix that now and I'll see you there!

The always amazing ASTRONOMICON starts today, and I've brought some super rare swag to the show. Plan accordingly if you want some REALLY rare books from deep in the vault!

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I can't wait to officially announce the new all-ages feel-good comic I'm working on about family members who mercilessly kill each other and then desecrate the dead bodies.

This weekend I'm honored to be returning to ANIMARATHON at Bowling Green State University as a guest of the show! C'mon out and get some great new books!

Thank you, Fantasticon Toledo! As always, you honored and humbled me with your incredible support!

FantastiCon was a hit Finally got a chance to meet @chadperk.bsky.social & @neilmohermancomics.bsky.social in person and reunited with @dirkmanning.bsky.social after 3 years 🔥

This weekend I return once again to Fantasticon Toledo among an array of amazing guests, celebrities, and vendors! This is always a two-day convention jam-packed with great times and great people... so plan on coming out and picking-up some new books, ya' hear?

A final reminder from me and @joshmalerman.bsky.social regarding tomorrow's signing that we needed to reschedule. We very much look forward to seeing you all in April for INDEPENDENT BOOK STORE DAY!

CHICAGO-PEEPS! Join me and @joshmalerman.bsky.social this Sunday at BUCKET O' BLOOD BOOKS AND RECORDS for the Book Release Party of our new graphic novel RSVP: E.S.P. from Source Point Press! (This is also one of your last chances to get the Limited Edition Lenticular Hardcover Edition, too!)

This is my @frankmillerink.bsky.social story in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS.

ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: Signed a contract for what may be my highest profile comic work yet. Happy Friday the 13th, indeed!

My sole February signing event is as a guest at AKRONOMICON tomorrow. This is also my only Cleveland-area event in 2026 as well... so if you're in the area, c'mon out!

This Monday is the last day you can order RSVP: E.S.P. by me, @joshmalerman.bsky.social, and @artronin9.bsky.social from your local comic shop! After that, it won't be available in book stores and Amazon until the Spring... so make sure they're ordering it for you!

ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: "Version 51.0"

Come celebrate my birthday weekend with me this Saturday and Sunday at THE MICHIGAN ODDITIES AND HORROR FEST!

ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: @c2e2.bsky.social 2026

Comix 4 All Library reading recommendation- Homestead by Dirk Manning, illustrated by Les Lindon Garner, colored by Colin John, lettered and designed by Dave Lentz and Lakota consulting by Rau Redsky Blackhawk. Published by Source Point Press on July 8, 2025 #comix4all @dirkmanning.bsky.social

Two Geeks Talking starts off 2026 releasing its first interview of the year. Source Point Press is a comics publisher of Horror & Pulp comics based out of Michigan. @dirkmanning.bsky.social is the Publisher and we talk about changes, the amazing stable of creators & more! youtu.be/xn5bZ7Wf3fw

Two Geeks Talking in 2026 starts with two of the longest running returning guests: @dirkmanning.bsky.social returns 11th time talking about Source Point Press & role as a Publisher. @trevoramueller.bsky.social returns 13th time talking about Secreat Steam Society: Horses & Music for YA audiences.

My January newsletter goes out today around 3:00 EST... and it previews my new books scheduled for 2026! Are you on the list? If not, you can join it here: www.DirkManning.com

Retailer friends! There's only a few days left to secure your preorders for LOVE STORIES ABOUT DEATH, a collection of seven full-length stories that will tug at your heartstrings... and then rip them right out of your chest!

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ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: RSVP: E.S.P. with @joshmalerman.bsky.social, @artronin9.bsky.social, and friends. If you missed the Kickstarter, the graphic novel will be available for preorder via SOURCE POINT PRESS and @pranadms.bsky.social in comic shops everywhere next month!

Look at this beauty! @joshmalerman.bsky.social, @dirkmanning.bsky.social and Joshua Ross absolutely slayed this thing. I can’t get over how amazing it is.

If anyone needs me, I'll be cheering -- then bawling -- in front of my TV tonight... so don't need me. #ThankYouCena

ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: Graphic Novel #24. Thank you, friends This is something we did together, and I sincerely can't wait for you all to see TALES OF MR. RHEE Volume 6: "Blood for Blood." Tonight I pause to reflect in gratitude and appreciation. Tomorrow... we get back to work prepping for print.

"A divine 'punishment’ is also a divine 'gift', if accepted..." -- J. R. R. Tolkien The Kickstarter campaign for the new volume OF TALES OF MR. RHEE ends today at 5PM. Get your KS Exclusive HC with all SIX Stretch Goals HERE: www.TalesOfMrRhee.com

The Whalebacker team is hard at work fulfilling the Source Point Press graphic novel "RSVP: E.S.P" @joshmalerman.bsky.social and @dirkmanning.bsky.social!

What started in NIGHTMARE WORLD continues in TALES OF MR. RHEE, and tomorrow is your last chance to get the Kickstarter Exclusive Hardcover Edition of the newest volume with all the unlocked Stretch Goal upgrades! Join us now at www.TalesOfMrRhee.com before the campaign ends tomorrow!

If you backed the RSVP: E.S.P. Kickstarter campaign by me, @joshmalerman.bsky.social, and @artronin9.bsky.social... we've got some good news for you, friends!

UPDATE TIME: One week left, we show off a preview of our next stretch goal, and shout out Tales of Mr. Rhee by @dirkmanning.bsky.social www.kickstarter.com/projects/wel...

We rolled right through the FIFTH Stretch Goal yesterday, unlocking the second free TALES OF MR. RHEE digital bonus comic with every KS Exclusive HC: "RHEE-ly FUNNY Comix." We're now only a handful of pledges away from upgrading the bonus digital comics to print, too! Join us: www.TalesOfMrRhee.com

On "Stretch Goal Sunday" on TALES OF MR. RHEE Volume 6, and y'all rallied, unlocking the first digital bonus story! Every KS Exclusive HC will now get a fully remastered digital edition of "Long in the Tooth"! Let's unlock the digital "Rhee-ly Funnies" bonus comic next at www.TalesOfMrRhee.com!