A Stressful yet freeing year, light on work but I got to focus on my portfolio. I reconnected with industry friends, got to do some character design work for a AAA studio, Do key art for indie pitches, comic covers. Grateful to collaborators and everyone I met. 26 looking bright. #artvsartist2025

Much thanks and love to all the incredible collaborators, writers, editors, art directors, companies and fans I was able to interact with this year. We made magic in 2025. And next year's already looking to top it. #artvsartist2025

the thing is, people will *never* stop shitting on your art either; people are mean, especially online. maybe you're not to their taste, maybe they're one of those insufferable people that love to give unsolicited criticism, maybe they're jealous, maybe they're a hater- you'll be eating shit

Variant cover to BLOOD & THUNDER #11. Color by @emannland.bsky.social. Out 3.11.26. Published by @skybound.bsky.social and @imagecomics.com.

BREAKING NEWS: Gareb Shamus was on the latest episode of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Here he is on a speed date with Rachel Zoe, claiming he started Comic Con.

Coming in March: BLOOD & THUNDER 11 from me @ejsu28.bsky.social @skybound.bsky.social A: EJ Su and MsassyK B: @kharyrandolph.bsky.social and Emilio Lopez C: @hainingart.bsky.social D: @ericafails.bsky.social

My brain hurts

Variant cover for Larry Hama’s 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗦 𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗘 𝟭, featuring series artist Mark D. “Doc” Bright’s final work! Color by Joshua Jensen. Out February 11th from @boom-studios.com.

FIRE & ICE: WHEN HELL FREEZES won't be on shelves till Jan 27, but you can pre-order now! @stephenbyrne86.bsky.social and I take these besties through a trial by fire in the pits of hell.

FIRE & ICE: WELCOME TO SMALLVILLE is a superhero comedy about two heroes in their 30s trying to figure out their next steps. @natachabustos.bsky.social brings charm and laughter with her art. (This one is actually a rare all-female team with @tamrabonvillain.bsky.social and @airy.bsky.social)

SIRENS OF THE CITY is a supernatural drama about a young girl who has to fight the monsters of 1980s New York to terminate her unwanted pregnancy. @kharyrandolph.bsky.social makes the city its own character with stellar black & white art.

Looking for last-minute gifts? Let me tell you about some of the books I've written! TOTAL SUPLEX OF THE HEART is a wrestling romance based on my time in the business. It's got incredible art by @ornitoplatypus.bsky.social

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Battle Nexus #5 variant cover by Ciro Nieli, Khary Randolph & @emannland.bsky.social. Out in February from @idwpublishing.com.

NY State of Mind. #2026

A Christmas prayer for all freelancers: May that payment you've been waiting months for, even though you invoiced for it in September, finally arrive in your bank account this week. 🙏🙏🙏

this is one of the most psychotic things Trump has ever posted

THE NEW SPACE AGE #1, by Kenny Porter and Mike Becker. Out this Wednesday from @madcavestudios.com! Variant cover by yours truly.

see this, post a #comics cover that you love

Here's the art for the PAKLIS #8 and #9 covers. These are the last two full comics I've had published. They both have made me, to date, negative money. I thought I'd share some of the art with you in a thread.

Stealworkers

This is like Mr Rogers picking up Mjolnir

This man continues to disappoint.

GUYS FONTS ARE WOKE

bugs bunny was literally the first guy in drag i ever saw but ok

It only would have taken four more hours to quintuple your social media engagement, guys. Come on, this is rookie shit

If you are in Boston at the @nbcsportsboston.com set at TD Garden this Friday (12/5) for Celtics VS Lakers! be sure to snag A limited print By @kharyrandolph.bsky.social & myself @emannland.bsky.social .

Authentic Fan cheer card illustrated for the Boston Celtics by Khary Randolph & @emannland.bsky.social. Grab yours at the NBC Sports Boston set at TD Garden this Friday (12/5) when the Celtics take on the Lakers! 1st of 5.

Incentive Cover for SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN #45. Out now! #SIKTC

I don’t want to be pollyannish about the past, but it was basically inconceivable twenty years ago that a president would say this publicly

Was reminded of my very favorite tweet of all time today:

Why it matters

*Throwback* Justice League Beyond 2.0 #1 (2013). Color by @emannland.bsky.social.

"oh, don't forget to highlight, in bright red, the two-letter word in the tagline! the two letter word that's kind of the whole point of this clever ad campaign! the two letter word that links this show to the horror movie of the same name!" "no problem boss. i'm on it"

I think about this tweet a lot

The death of browsing is part of the reason art is the way it is now. Our opinions are largely fed to us by algorithms. Spending a spare 15 minutes wandering around a bookstore or comic shop or video rental place was how you found stuff you wouldn't ordinarily pick up and thereby expanded your taste

Personally, I think it's a bad thing when people in the government post AI images without disclosing that they're AI. Image on the left is something RFK Jr. posted today. Image on the right is a photo from 2024.

Something also very cruel about this argument, considering the number of people I see who do art for a living that are constantly struggling to make ends meet. The same people whose works get scraped/stolen by the people who make this argument in the first place.

Is Dream Phone Conscious? Many users feel they're talking to a real person. Dumb fucks say it's time to consider whether they're onto something x

Cover to BRZRKR: The Bleeding Tide #1 by yours truly. Out tomorrow from BOOM! Studios.

narrator: 50 years ago... me: [nods] in 1945 narrator: in 1975... me: what

It's not just "consumer smart" it reduces environmental waste, key materials are often mined in slave conditions. The whole tenor of the article is wrong - why is the economy so dependent on us engaging in mass waste?

Cover to Blood & Thunder #10. Color by @emannland.bsky.social. Out 2.11.26 from @skybound.bsky.social and @imagecomics.com.

Coming in February BLOOD & THUNDER 10 Someone is probably going to kill Blood and Thunder with the galaxy’s most dangerous weapon. So, of course...they gotta follow him. Cvr A @ejsu28.bsky.social B @kharyrandolph.bsky.social C @hainingart.bsky.social D @ericafails.bsky.social

No matter where I go in the world, I can find this Wolverine comic I worked on. In every language. And I re-buy it EVERY TIME.

Terrific

Mechanic [sliding out from under Optimus Prime]: I think I see what the issue is. This truck is also a big guy somehow

Louis Small passed away. We worked on Vampirella at the same time and talked on the phone, comparing notes. Louis' work was far superior, better drawn, sexier, the stories deftly told. He should have been a star. He is to me. Rest in peace. #ComicSky

Look, I know we're all sick of hearing "if this had happened with any other president ..." but it's absolutely true and absolutely can't be forgotten. For some reason, this nation gives this idiotic spoiled brat a free pass from things that would destroy the administration of any other person.

epstein emails released and everyone coming out as a pedophile to defend donald trump