That’s the script for Killtopia: Phantoms #8 in the can now. Another full series done. Phew! I’m taking the festive break off, then shifting focus to something new 👀

Moxxi, being ludicrous.

Yo! 👋 Did you know that the first digital volume of our award-winning cyberpunk comic series Killtopia is now FREE to all? Dive into our wild world of Neo Tokyo and meet our cast of bounty hunters, yakuza crime lords and high tech low lifes Link below👇

Contractors always get it done 👍 Hell breaks loose in these explosive new Killtopia: Phantoms #1 inks from @clarkbintart.bsky.social Releasing March 2026. Preorders now open on my store (link below👇)

Contractors always get it done 👍 Hell breaks loose in these explosive new Killtopia: Phantoms #1 inks from @clarkbintart.bsky.social Releasing March 2026. Preorders now open on my store (link below👇)

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Love to see it 👍

Comic pals 👋 I’m on the look out to chat with artists who do sequential work in an anime style for a potential project in 2026. Please hit me up or share if you have any recommendations.

Yeah… good luck with that. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Two sales today! This is seriously awesome 🙏

Out today! For the first time, Killtopia merch is available on our online store, including this all new Stiletto tee designed by awesome artist @wenbeez.bsky.social Check it out and more designs here: davecookcomics.bigcartel.com/product/stil...

Can you tell what’s real anymore? Another wee work in progress inks preview from Killtopia: Phantoms #1 - coming March 2026. @clarkbintart.bsky.social is drawing up a freaky storm with this one 🔥 Preorders now open: davecookcomics.bigcartel.com

Super gross 👎

Still exceptional 👏 boxd.it/c6ELCr

Luckily, algorithms don't play a big role on this website ✨ Reposts are the best way to help your favourite accounts to reach more and more people! 💕

Are these the same companies that told us the robot could do it?

Please hire A.H.G. to colour your comics 👇

2025 was such a brilliant year for metal. If you’re looking for something new to check out, my top 4 favourite albums of the year were: Vianova - Hit it! Deftones - Private Music Thornhill - Bodies Architects - The Sky, The Earth & All Between Check out my playlist of 2025’s best metal songs👇

This happens so often at my work now, and every time I see it, I politely explain that they’ve plagiarised someone to make their presentation. It’s about spreading awareness and educating, as too many people are doing this innocently enough, not realising the many negatives of genAI.

Ran into @davecook.bsky.social and @clarkbintart.bsky.social at Crossover Comics in Montréal last night.

From Killtopia: Nano jams script by Cassie Parkes

Every festive break, I use a random picker app to choose a movie to watch each day. They’re typically classics I haven’t seen yet, or rewatches of flicks I’ve not seen in ages. Movie #1 is today - 1974’s martial arts classic, Sister Street Fighter. I’ve never seen it, but heard it’s great!

Yo! 👋 Did you know that the first digital volume of our award-winning cyberpunk comic series Killtopia is now FREE to all? Dive into our wild world of Neo Tokyo and meet our cast of bounty hunters, yakuza crime lords and high tech low lifes Link below👇

My last comic newsletter of the year is now live, featuring fresh Phantoms previews, a new merch drop, 2026 roadmap and my top metal tracks of the year! davescook.substack.com/p/dec-25-new...

GLASHEEN: Antifa is our primary concern right now. That's the most immediate violent threat we're facing BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered? GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now THOMPSON: What does that mean?

Bumping this as the algo still really hates Substack links for some reason 😑

My last comic newsletter of the year is now live, featuring fresh Phantoms previews, a new merch drop, 2026 roadmap and my top metal tracks of the year! davescook.substack.com/p/dec-25-new...

Starting January, we’re expanding our Killtopia merch designs with tees and more by guest artists. First up is this sweet Stiletto anime tee, designed by the awesome @wenbeez.bsky.social - please chuck Wen a follow and stay tuned for order details soon: davecookcomics.bigcartel.com/product/stil...

honoring iwata-san

I'm running a wee festive sale on my comic store, with discounts on print and digital editions of Killtopia, Ninja Baseball Spirits, BPM: Beatdowns Per Minute and more! Grab yourself a bargain while you can! davecookcomics.bigcartel.com/products

Nice! The Spanish version of my first video game history book is out now - as spotted by a pal in the Malaga video game museum 👀 Go Straight covers 40 years of beat ‘em up history, with making-ofs, deep dives and gameplay tips for over 200 games. Check it out: www.bitmapbooks.com/products/go-...

Got to be honest here, the Street Fighter movie looks like a hell of a fun time. youtu.be/tV2qoDVnfxs?...

I said it before, will say it again -- generative AI fetishizes "ideas" while sneering at effort, execution, and education. That, despite Gen-AI being built on and out of other people's effort, execution and education.

Dark Souls with art by @clarkbintart.bsky.social - specifically an Artorias / Sif prequel. No joke, I could happily quit comics forever afterwards if I somehow got a crack at that series.

There's really nothing else like this on the shelves of your local comic store. Don't miss out! - @davecook.bsky.social THE FLORIDA HIPPOPOTAMUS COCAINE MASSACRE ARRIVES Feb 18 from @madcavestudios.com

I hate it.

Phantoms Unit gets ready to jam in these new Killtopia: Phantoms #1 inks by @clarkbintart.bsky.social - out early 2026. More details / store at www.Killtopia.co

Phantoms Unit gets ready to jam in these new Killtopia: Phantoms #1 inks by @clarkbintart.bsky.social - out early 2026. More details / store at www.Killtopia.co

Just re-read Nano Jams by @davecook.bsky.social and not only is his story, Frontline, so good, but the @clarkbintart.bsky.social art on the first story is such a nice treat for Killtopia fans. Check out their other work!

This needs to change.

にほんごがだいすきです。 It’s my Japanese tutor’s annual dinner with her students tonight I’ve been learning Japanese for just over two years now - there’s still so much to learn, but I’m so glad I’ve put the work in and stuck with it (even though the unit I’m currently learning is tying my brain in knots 😅)

Happy Friday pals 👋 I hope you’re doing what you need to stay positive, healthy and productive during these colder and darker winter days. My attempts to work on the 9-5 today have been helped / hindered by our over affectionate cat Moxxi 😅

Eyyyy, I just got my preorder of Initial D vol. 8 in the mail. I love this series. Has anyone else here checked it out yet? It’s basically a street racing underdog story, with massively over the top battle sequences 😳

I think, more than ever, these words from Mr. Rogers hold as true as the day he spoke them.

2025 has been one of the best years for metal releases in memory. It was hard to keep up with all the banger releases each month, but either way, metal fans ate good 😅 Here’s a Wrapped playlist of my most listened tracks. There’s some pure gold in here: open.spotify.com/playlist/37i...

A big thank you to everyone who backed the Phantoms #1 campaign - we hit £7357 against a target of £5000, so this is seriously incredible. We really do appreciate every single backer out there 🙏

Loathe were incredible tonight. They never miss 🔥

Super excited to be seeing Loathe for the 6th time tonight. They’re firmly my favourite metal band of this decade. Check them out if you haven’t yet. Absolutely brilliant 🔥