It's funny how writing works. A few weeks ago, a very nice editor at The Dispatch magazine in Washington, D.C. reached out to me. They've been doing a series where writers write essays about their hometowns. 1/3

NOW PLAYING: @troybrownfield.bsky.social joins for the week’s Summer of 86 Music Video Companion as we discuss one of the most iconic videos of the 80s decade - Robert Palmer’s “Addicted To Love”! Apple bit.ly/3ARR4Z6 Spotify spoti.fi/40SBUNH YouTube youtu.be/i1pl2_WsQSc?...

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Here's the latest. Link in the first comment.

Check out this installment of Blerd Without Fear as we talk X-Men for Dummies! Which, by the way, is 30% at Barnes & Noble right now. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcuM...

New installment right here! substack.com/home/post/p-...

Comix 4 All Library Reading Recommendation- X-Men for Dummies by Troy Brownfield published by Wiley in paperback format on December 16, 2025, 256 pages. What a wonderful piece of comics work! Get yourself and your library a copy today! #comix4all #reading #Comics @troybrownfield.bsky.social

My books, Marvel Comics For Dummies and X-Men for Dummies,, are 30% off at Barnes & Noble all month long as part of Dummies Month! If you’ve been meaning to pick one up, now’s a great time. www.barnesandnoble.com/s/dummies

The fine folks at Collectors Confessions had me on to talk about X-Men for Dummies and Marvel Comics for Dummies. It's a good time. Check it out! youtube.com/watch?v=rKGW...

It can't be, can it? troybrownfield.substack.com/p/is-this-a-...

My latest for The Saturday Evening Post dives into a theory I have about classic rock radio. Enjoy! www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2026/02/1976...

As delighted as I am by the Marvel Epic Collections for Rom and Micronauts, I keep wondering: where's Spider-Woman? Tomb of Dracula? Marvel Team-Up?

And here's my latest, in which I talk about some of my problems with fandom. troybrownfield.substack.com/p/its-hard-o...

My latest is up and has to do with teachers, good and bad. troybrownfield.substack.com/p/a-divine-l...

Hey, it's started . . .

Capes & Lunatics Podcast Episode #426 Phil and Lilith chat with @troybrownfield.bsky.social about his latest book #XMen For Dummies. 🍎 Apple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/8hf6wd9n 🎧 Spotify: tinyurl.com/4ws5dek7 ▶️ YouTube: tinyurl.com/mre9m3z7 #marvel #marvelcomics

Send your feedback ([email protected] or 614-382-2737) or join us LIVE on our Facebook page for a #XMen chat with special guest and writer of X-Men For Dummies, @troybrownfield.bsky.social #marvel

NEW EPISODE - In light of the Netflix Stranger Things 5 premiere this past weekend, @troybrownfield.bsky.social & I discuss which Film & TV shows have done the 80s period setting best! Apple bit.ly/3ARR4Z6 Spotify spoti.fi/40SBUNH YouTube youtu.be/r0Y8LEWf7H4?...

In stores December 16! Pre-order now via the usual suspects!

Nova: Centurion by @jedmackay.bsky.social and company is EXACTLY the kind of reminder that everyone needs that Nova has been a terrific, underappreciated character for years.

It’s November, and like Mariah it’s time for my 248th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the past week to be defrosted. Add more below, share as widely as possible, & enjoy, all! 🗃️ blackwhiteandread.com/scholarsunda...

Here it is, my 246th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the last week. Add more in comments, share as widely as possible, & enjoy, all! 🗃️ blackwhiteandread.com/scholarsunda...

Here it is, my 245th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the last week. Add more in comments below, please share widely, & enjoy, all! 🗃️ blackwhiteandread.com/scholarsunda...

Year 6 kicks off w/ a reflection on my old podcast Cult Cinema Cavalcade, including behind the scenes tales as well as @troybrownfield.bsky.social guesting to discuss the movie we intended to discuss but never did - VEROTIKA! Apple bit.ly/3ARR4Z6 Spotify spoti.fi/40SBUNH YT youtu.be/yUxoOd21bFA?...

Year 6 kicks off on Monday w @troybrownfield.bsky.social and here’s a little montage of what to expect from the episode!

From Ann Arbor for Family Weekend, here’s my 241st #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the past week. Add more below, share widely, & enjoy, all! 🗃️ americanstudier.substack.com/p/scholarsun...

Let’s kick off a new semester & season with my 240th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the last week. Add more below, please share as widely as possible, & enjoy, all! 🗃️ americanstudier.substack.com/p/scholarsun...

Barnes & Noble has a 25% off campaign for members on all pre-orders, including MY book, through Friday, September 5th. Use the code PREORDER25 at checkout. If you’re not a member, enroll in their free rewards program before check-out. Thanks for your support! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/x-men-for-...

The Saturday Evening Post has seen a lot since 1821. Follow along as we take a look at the moments that defined each American decade since 1900.

So, my radiation dates have been scheduled. I kind of considered sneaking a spider in with me, but honestly, I don't want the great responsibility.

In James Gunn’s excellent new 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯 film, the Man of Steel takes on giant monsters, Lex Luthor, and what heroism looks like.

There comes a time for every podcast when they do a Taylor Swift episode. Today is that day as @troybrownfield.bsky.social joins me for a discussion of "Bad Blood" on the Summer of 2015 music video series! Apple bit.ly/3ARR4Z6 Spotify spoti.fi/40SBUNH YouTube youtu.be/MeCjrGrwxYM?...

The Boss dropped “Born in the U.S.A.” 40 years ago, and people have misunderstood it ever since.

For all the people cry-assing about there needing to be a Military Appreciation Month whenever Pride is mentioned . . . it was May. You missed it. In fact, you've missed it for 26 years. It was designated by Congress in 1999. 1/

For this long & commemorative holiday weekend, my super-sized 226th #ScholarSunday thread is full of thoughtful public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the last week. Add more below, share widely, & enjoy, all! 🗃️ americanstudier.substack.com/p/scholarsun...

My latest for @satevepost.bsky.social

Che and Jost's traditional joke swap was hilarious, but not nearly as funny as that plantation burning down. Has anybody put that shit to the Gone With The Wind soundtrack yet? Btw, saying "Fuck the Confederacy" should not be controversial in 2025. That's a 160 year-old ass-kicking. Get over it.

BIG. NEWS. Available for pre-order at your favorite bookstores . . . you can finally say, "To me, my . . . X-Men for Dummies!" December 4th. Remember it. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/x-men-for-...

My latest for @satevepost.bsky.social . . .

Any coverage of the Amazon tarriff disclosure story by @cnn.com @foxnews.com.web.brid.gy, the broadcast networks should remind everyone that the GOP desperately wanted Citizens United. You made sure corporate political speech was protected. Reap it.

The Summer of 2015 at 10 music video companion series will be back next Friday! Jessica, @newcents88.bsky.social , Greg, Matt, @jenniferwreyford.bsky.social & @troybrownfield.bsky.social, Kat & @terencejohnson.bsky.social talk Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, The Weeknd, Ed Sheeran & more!

What do sparkly vampires, Puritan pariahs, and one man’s obsession with a whale have in common?

Featuring contributions from @cordeliabeattie.bsky.social @ihr.bsky.social @sjshancoxli.liberalcurrents.com @zarielle.bsky.social @egjames.bsky.social for @texashighways.bsky.social @chrisyogerst.com @steelcityvice.com @walterdgreason.bsky.social @troybrownfield.bsky.social +

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