How good was @comicarts-sa.bsky.social yesterday? So good that I only had time to take one photo. I was sad when it ended. There are not many cons that focus upon comic books and comic book creators and storytelling — and that’s what makes C.A.S.A. special. Best comic con in this region right now.

Signing Lotería Posters for tomorrow’s @comicarts-sa.bsky.social show. FREE comic book w/ purchase of 20 dollars or more @ the table while supplies last! These comics are the ones that spawned my book cover career. Ancient days. 😂 Get ‘em before they’re gone. Doors open 10am. www.comicarts-sa.com

I’m really terrible at these things- my brain doesn’t work ins way that allows me to narrow down things I love to favorites, and I have a terrible memory, but since it’s Picacio asking I’ll try my best to pick some (probably not nine) that mean a lot. 1) I didn’t read “comics” as a kid, but I

9 that shaped me

NINE COMIC BOOKS THAT SHAPED ME. Even as I post this I know I’m missing stuff. Ah well. And yes, I’m cheating including The Studio, sue me, it was pretty fundamental. 2000ad covers so much important stuff, Halo Jones, McMahons Slaine and Sooner or Later by Milligan & McCarthy. Genius, all

The way Alex Toth creates tension and ramps up the anxiety through his page design in ENSNARED (from CREEPY) is a masterclass in story driven design

Felt inspired to share my own version of this. NINE COMIC BOOKS THAT SHAPED ME. In some ways a lot of these feel very disparate, but in other ways they feel like they fit together nicely. I guess that just shows how much they did in fact shape me.

NINE COMIC BOOKS THAT SHAPED ME. And yeah, that middle one gave me a book cover career. So even though it’s mine — pretty influential upon how my life unfolded. I’ll be signing it + Lotería Cards & Posters + THE INVISIBLE PARADE at www.comicarts-sa.com this Saturday. cc: @comicarts-sa.bsky.social

My drawing hand is now in the permanent collection of The Mazza Museum, the world’s largest collection of picture book art — joining 130+ illustrators in the museum’s hand bust collection. 👀 #TheInvisibleParade #ShowOfHands

I’m presenting at The Mazza Museum this weekend but I just heard the news from @texasbookfest.bsky.social. Thrilled to see THE INVISIBLE PARADE on the 2026-27 Bluebonnet Award list. Thank you, Texas librarians! 🙏🏽

I’m staring three inches away at original art from SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK by Stephen Gammell. It’s a good day. #MazzaMuseum #ArtSky

Dear lovely folks, this is a quick reminder that Fantasy Book Cafe has very kindly published a guest post of mine, called "Writing as Witchcraft," and it's also sponsoring a book giveaway for my collection Letters from an Imaginary Country. Here is the link: www.fantasybookcafe.com/2025/11/theo...

I’ve heard a lot about the fabled Mazza Museum — the world’s largest collection of original picture book art. Looking forward to sharing THE INVISIBLE PARADE as part of the stacked lineup for their November gala this weekend. #kidlit #picturebooks #ArtSky

WOW. This review for #TheInvisibleParade. 👀 Thank you, @maistorybooklibrary (IG). 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 #kidlit #picturebooks #booksky

Was beyond special to spend some time with you my friend!

Last week was busy. The latest issue of @sacurrent.bsky.social features my art on the cover. Check out 100-word horror stories by @comptonwrites.bsky.social @celsohurtado.bsky.social @hackett.bsky.social @sanfordallen.bsky.social @lphernandez.bsky.social @lorimichelle.bsky.social and more! ✊🏽

Those of you still social distancing or waiting to take BLACK PHONE 2 out for a spin in your home theater rejoice! The film is now available for "In Theater" home rental & purchase! $19.99 to rent - or for five bucks more you can own it (what a bargain!) But we're still in theaters the world over!

THANK YOU to everyone who scored THE INVISIBLE PARADE yesterday @ The Twig Book Shop signing. Started the day w/ several tall stacks & almost all sold out. 10 books featured here. As of now, only 8 remain. 👀 All are signed! Get yours TODAY from The Twig. Yes, they ship! thetwig.com/book/9780316...

Massive respect for Toronto. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

YAMA-MACHO.

There’s a party tonight. See you at the cemetery gates, everyone. #LeighBardugo and I will meet you there. 🕯️💀 #TheInvisibleParade #DayOfTheDead #DiaDeLosMuertos #DiaDeMuertos

John also signed a bunch of copies of the book, so if you want one, head on over to Stacks Book Club in Oro Valley a suburb of Tucson, AZ

Want a signed First Edition hardcover of THE INVISIBLE PARADE? For yourself? For holiday gift season? Get it TODAY. I’m signing books tomorrow w/ @thetwigbookshop.bsky.social 9a-1p @ The Pearl in SATX. And The Twig is shipping them while supply lasts. #FestWeek 1/2 www.sacurrent.com/news/award-w...

New Interview with me at TALKING STORY — possibly the most in-depth of my career. This podcast episode was a long time coming. If you’re a fan of A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, THE INVISIBLE PARADE, or blackmail material — have at it. ✊🏽 cc: @jajminton.bsky.social youtu.be/lgZhaWPqJF8?...

We're thrilled to see @johnpicacio.bsky.social, Leigh Bardugo, Tasha Spillett, Daniel Ramirez, Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley, Regina Linke, @authorgracelin.bsky.social, Aubrey Hartman, @jewellparkerrhodes.bsky.social, Raúl the Third, Quartez Harris, and @gordoncjamesart.bsky.social on this list!

TONIGHT, #Tucson! Fest Week continues — see you at Stacks Book Club with the great @adamrex.bsky.social! stacksbookclub.com/events/37980... #diademuertos #dayofthedead #diadelosmuertos #FestWeek #TheInvisibleParade

Happy #FestWeek — great Monday signing THE INVISIBLE PARADE across #SiliconValley. Act fast this week and score signed books at Kepler’s Books, @booksinc.bsky.social (Palo Alto, Mountain View, SFO Terminal 2) & @hicklebees.bsky.social. (Thank you, @michaelsiladi25.bsky.social & Alison Stern!) 1/2

CANNOT wait to attend this event! The Invisible Parade is a stunning book with a deeply heartfelt story! Do not miss this chance, it’ll be a lovely conversation celebrating an incredible book!

This is what #FestWeek is all about. This is why Leigh and I poured our all into #TheInvisibleParade. 🖤♾️

It’s #FestWeek & I’m honored to talk art, story & #TheInvisibleParade this Tuesday night w/ the legendary @kortizart.bsky.social! See you soon, #BayArea! Tickets include a 1st-edition hardcover of the book. ✊🏽 #DayOfTheDead www.bookpassage.com/event/john-p...

See you Wednesday, Tucson! ✊🏽💀 #TheInvisibleParade #DayOfTheDead #DiaDeLosMuertos #DiaDeMuertos #AllSoulsProcession Sharing: @tucsonsentinel.com @whatsuptucson.bsky.social @ciaromano.bsky.social

Ancestral spirits in the sky, Day of the Dead installation 2019 Mission District San Francisco

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is approaching and on Monday observers will celebrate particular loved ones: pets. Pet-specific ofrendas are becoming increasingly popular in the U.S.

“Madre De Los Colibríes” (acrylic on wood, 30” x 40”) is the first painting in my new series, In The Land of Look Behind. This series is a collection of works inspired by the folklore and cultural traditions of Afro-Caribbean, Native American, and Latin American communities.

#FestWeek begins. Unveiling my original graphite gatefold art from #TheInvisibleParade, for @szqtx68.bsky.social and a roomful of friends in San Antonio. May give a closer look soon. Because Fest Week. #DiaDeMuertos #DiaDeLosMuertos #DayOfTheDead

Coming to #Tucson for #FestWeek — I’ll be discussing & signing THE INVISIBLE PARADE w/ the great @adamrex.bsky.social at Stacks Book Club! Get your tickets now, Arizona. ✊🏽 FREE bookplates signed by Leigh Bardugo & me PLUS bonus promo cards while supplies last. 👀 #DiaDeLosMuertos #AllSoulsProcession

It's getting colder here in Chicago, don't forget your mask. My friend @johnpicacio.bsky.social has a nice one. I just grabbed a few 😉 Protect your lovely faces out there. johnpicacio.com/store/the-ca...

The Twig Book Shop has got you covered, while supplies last. Don’t miss out. Regret is forever. 👀 #diadelosmuertos #diademuertos #dayofthedead #theinvisibleparade @thetwigbookshop.bsky.social

Who else is going? I’m not gonna miss it. Martha taught the first ever workshop I attended; was such a great experience.

SAN ANTONIO. TONIGHT. @marthawells.com at @nowherebookshop.bsky.social. FEW TICKETS LEFT. www.eventbrite.com/e/martha-wel...

SAN ANTONIO: Do not miss @marthawells.com tomorrow (Thursday) at @nowherebookshop.bsky.social! Buy her new book WITCH KING and check out this great new interview w/ Sanford Nowlin of @sacurrent.bsky.social. cc: @mysapl.bsky.social @librarypalooza.bsky.social www.sacurrent.com/arts/things-...

#20TBRbookchallenge 💙📚 Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no expectations, just covers. 11/20 #Booksky #bookchallenge #readingchallenge #readersky 📚

If we make it illegal to steal paintings from the Louvre then the entire industry will be unsustainable

Here's a little teaser for this weekend's upcoming @spoke-art.com 15th year Anniversary Show in NY! Did some spooky fun oils, and I'm especially stoked on how the hands came out! If you're in the area be sure to drop by, it's gonna be a great show! spoke-art.com/blogs/news/1...

CONGRATS to my pal @crobertcargill.bsky.social, co-writer of the current #1 US film, BLACK PHONE 2! Loved seeing some of my Lotería Grande Cards make a very cool cameo. Did you spot any others? El Mundo & El Venado are sold out. Get the others before they’re gone! 1/2 johnpicacio.com/product-cate...

No, digital trickery in this. All the sequences that look like film, are.

As I'll be heading off to the Baltimore Comic-Con later this morning, I did my usual due diligence, even though I'll remain masked in that Petri dish of the exhibit hall, to be sure I won't end up as anyone's Patient Zero.

Tickets scored for #BlackPhone2. I’m hearing my #Lotería card art is featured in the film. No, I haven’t seen clips. Yes, @crobertcargill.bsky.social asked permission. Yes, I draw my art by hand in graphite. Yes, you can still get some of my Lotería Grande Cards. ✊🏽 johnpicacio.com/product-cate...

Tonight!!