My variant on the latest Bombshell & Atomica (written by @comicuno.bsky.social & @philfalcowrites.bsky.social) This one is a spicy (!🌶️) 1950s pulp sapphic romance. Already funded and still rolling - www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...

This to say that I think the short story form is neat whether in proses or comics and there should be more of them out there as a rule (notwithstanding the reigning orthodoxy that anthologies don’t sell).

"Here's what doesn't happen in war: there are no wondrous, climactic battles that leave the good guys standing tall and the bad guys lying in the dirt. Life isn't a World Wrestling Federation Smackdown." K.A. Applegate, author of Animorphs, letting 'em know. hiracdelest.com/database/art...

When you’re back home and get to visit what remains one of the best second-hand bookshops going…

Hey #Speirgorm! I've written an Irish horror story for this, based around St Patrick's Purgatory on Lough Derg and am teaming up with @lengog.bsky.social, Kielamel Sibal and @cerealpancake.bsky.social for it! Why not check us out and help spread the word! www.kickstarter.com/projects/dea...

Turns out this Darwyn Cooke fella knew how to make some comics.

We used to be a real country where chocolate eggs came with oversized novelty mugs.

Dramatic scenes at BBC Breakfast.

You know how in Warhammer 40K they have to find old STL files and blueprints to recreate advance technology because they’ve forgotten how to do it? That’s what’s happened with NASA and space travel now, right? We’ve managed to forget how to do it over the last fifty years.

This is a message I never expected to or wanted to share. My partner @joehunter.bsky.social is currently in the hospital with a severe case of pneumonia, and while he is slowly on the mend, that time means a lot of money his family could use help with. Anything you can offer is deeply appreciated.

Treating myself to some light reading.

Submitted a pitch for a new creator-owned series this morning and no sooner had I walked out of the office did a bird shit on my coat. This better come with the associated good luck or that pigeon is going down.

There’s few feeling better than getting the go-ahead to start scripting on a new project. Stay tuned for something cool from myself and the wunderkind @reesehanniganart.bsky.social in the near future…

The Irish translation of Dracula by Seán Ó Cuirrín refers to the Count not as a vampire but as a “súmaire” i.e. a leech or parasite. And if that word doesn’t succinctly cover both the undead and the aristocracy I don’t know what does.

I’ll say!

It looks like my Hit-Monkey story with @marsisanartist.bsky.social will be collected in a big, oversized treasury edition this September. All the better to adore Baldemar’s spectacular art as the Killer of Killers fights The Hand. Ask your local comic shop or bookstore to pre-order you a copy today!

I wrote him for one panel and understood the assignment.

Chris is good people and had a horrendous thing happen to him. Please lend him some support to him and his family if you can.

Unsolicited writing advice, no. 1675: It really helps to love what you do. If you don't, then there are lots of far easier ways of dying poor.

HALLOWED GROUND A 100+ Page Horror Comic Anthology. 12 stories of HELL, PURGATORY, and HEAVEN, from LGBTQIA+ Creative Teams! LIVE NOW: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dea... With covers by @bailierosenlund.bsky.social @kevinwada.bsky.social @fellhound.bsky.social @dennismenheere.bsky.social

It looks like my Hit-Monkey story with @marsisanartist.bsky.social will be collected in a big, oversized treasury edition this September. All the better to adore Baldemar’s spectacular art as the Killer of Killers fights The Hand. Ask your local comic shop or bookstore to pre-order you a copy today!

My friend @comictropes.bsky.social recently had one of those devastating, unexpected disasters that threatens to destroy everything they worked hard to build. I cannot say enough how wonderful and giving a human being Chris Piers is. Time for comics to give back! www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-re...

IS TED OK? issue 3--the next issue--I'm so so so proud of this comic. I stand behind all of my work, but THIS one really cooks. Issue 1 was designed to hook you and this one gets you with claws. Have your comic shop pre-order before April 6 to make sure you get a copy.

I got to do a cover for Hallowed Ground!! Thank you @cerealpancake.bsky.social for the opportunity to draw a skelepope 💀♥️ This 110 page afterlife horror antho is now funding on kickstarter, be sure to check it out!! www.kickstarter.com/projects/dea...

I don't like incessantly self promoting. Hate it actually. As long as I'm able though I will keep trying to hype up great comics as a disabled guy who cares about art and cultivating diversity representation in the comics medium.

Heading to @tfnationltd.bsky.social where I'm debuting the TARGET: 1986 Collection! A5 one-offs of key characters to mark the 40th anniversary of Target:2006! They're £40 each, with any leftovers available online after the show!

Cap 111

Well, the Ireland match was a heartbreaker, time for some medicine.

One of my favourite books is turning twenty this year. I think it’s time for a re-read.

“Strangers from distant lands…Friends of old… You’ve be summoned here to answer the threat of Mordor. Middle-Earth stands upon on the brink of destruction. None can escape it. You will unite or you will fail…”

From what Losty's been telling me about this, this is a DAY ONE, HOUR ONE, MINUTE ONE backing level of book. Prepare yourselves accordingly.

Now - right now - NOW is the time to pre-order WICCAN & HULKLING: RAID OF ULTRON! Pre-orders close this week and quite frankly stores always under-order “diversity” books. I hate to make threats but this one is real. If you want to see yours boys (and androids) in print you need to support them!

Happy Born Again Season 2 Day for all those who celebrate.

If any pros or media folks want to read Blüdwire #1, hit me up, of course, of course.

For no reason at all, what about sharing some trans friendly MG/YA books for #TransRightsReadathon, hmm? Or for any time of the year, really! - Splinter & Ash, by Marieke Nijkamp; - The Prince and the Dressmaker, by Jen Wang; - Scarlet Morning, by N.D. Stevenson; - This Is Our Rainbow (anthology);

If any pros/retailers/reviewers would like a look at IN YOUR SKIN #1, hit me with a DM and I’d be more than happy to send a PDF your way!

Hey bsky! If you didn’t know already, we’re making a romcom! A heated, queer romcom set at a wedding! If you like romance, comedy, heists, hating billionaires or ridiculous farces, you should check out #WorstManOGN! Written/drawn by us, logo and lettering by the incredible @gofrankgo.bsky.social!

Another sneak peak at what Colin and I have been cooking up.

New York, New York (authentic Irish dialogue by @garymoloney.bsky.social)

If you can listen to Evanescence’s Bring Me to Life without flashing back to Daredevil (2003) you’re a stronger person than me.

INTO THE UNBEING is two-volume journey through an eldritch whalefall. For fans of Alien, Annihilation, and Scavenger's Reign. 4 climate scientists on the Australian outback discover a sprawling alien corpse. They go inside to explore & are immediately trapped. From me + @cleanlined.bsky.social

So... I haven't shared this on here yet, but I wrote a book detailing, step by step, how to get paid work in the US comic industry from ANYWHERE. Oh, and it's completely free to download. Download here: christofwritescomics.com/break-into-c...

Loving teaching 🤝 hating correcting exams

We’re eating well!

That same day, @garymoloney.bsky.social is giving a talk on pitching comics to publishers! Not to be missed - make sure you book your spot early! bsky.app/profile/cork...

Our very own @colinomahoney.bsky.social and @rolinmari.bsky.social are launching the Teen Graphic Novel this year at the Cork World Book Fest!

the sad reality: your favorite local haunts (that indie bookstore with the queer book club, the game shop that hosts tcg nights, the cafe with local art shows, etc) are always teetering on the edge of closure every single month. just a reminder to show these places love whenever you can.

Deaths Head II counts... Yes?

If you’re going to be around Cork on 22nd April, I’ll not only be attending the launch of the Cork City Libraries Teen Graphic Novel project but I’ll be running a workshop afterwards on pitching your work to publishers. Places are limited so book in advance!