I need to do a part 2 on this, but over the weekend at #WonderCon2026 I figured this was the best way to call out some of the creators I met and wanted people to check out. fanboyplanet.com/wondercon-20...

Both @rylendgrant.bsky.social and @davallone.bsky.social will now know how seriously touched I was to be included in this. You make me think I'm maybe doing some good stuff. Thank you all.

My friend Leo Partible has joined with an AI platform that aims to be "assistive" in production, not generative. I was and am skeptical, but we had a productive conversation in 2 parts on the Fanboy Planet podcast... youtu.be/BOO6vrJjMCI?...

The wonderful crew from last night’s Podcasting panel at WonderCon. Starring David Avallone, Derek McCaw, Aaron Nabus, & Heidi MacDonald. @davallone.bsky.social @fanboyplanet.bsky.social @aaronnabus.bsky.social @comixace.bsky.social

I talked with my friend @monstermatador.bsky.social about his new project #Mercy now on @kickstarter.com -- fanboyplanet.com/steven-princ...

Judy Tenuta lives in "It Happened: The Judy Tenuta Story" now playing at #cinequest. I talked with the multi-talented #taylorblackwell about her creation of this 12-minute biopic. fanboyplanet.com/taylor-black...

To be honest, I'm following this one closely. I got a preview look at the graphic novel, which still hasn't actually come out. But #TheDevilsTrain looks like what we want: original IP, to be shot independently, and for me, probably more than a little insane. fanboyplanet.com/casting-the-...

Actor Kristin Kreuk co-creates a gothic horror comic set in Ottawa during the fur trade. @joebocardo.bsky.social makes it look pretty good. fanboyplanet.com/kristin-kreu...

Writer Chris Yates makes his comic book debut with #MarcusWalker:KingslayerProtocol launching March 3 on Kickstarter! fanboyplanet.com/from-disney-...

In the spirit of both The Traitors and the Olympics, I'm flashing back to 19 years ago when one of the coolest and oddest interview opportunities came up for me: Peggy Fleming for Blades of Glory. Good times. Simpler times. fanboyplanet.com/real-glory-i...

substack.com/@derekmccaw?... for the writing that doesn’t fit anywhere else

Hey! That's me! @jmbrandt.bsky.social

Our editor @jmbrandt.bsky.social hosted an Instagram Live last night, and it felt like a telethon as we watched the Kickstarter pledges go up. Thrilled to say #HorrorNotHate funded last night, and is still climbing today. Join the party! www.kickstarter.com/projects/slo...

To me, this isn’t a political issue. It’s human rights. As in, I believe in them and clearly many people don’t.

I was having a fairly good day. Went to a comic con. Hung out with friends. And then the last cousin I still talk with went no contact because by reposting an admittedly dark humored meme about ICE, -I’m- the one promoting hate. It’s going to get worse before it gets better.

ICE is now responsible for 66% of the homicides in Minneapolis this year.

The right does not know the meaning of the word hypocrisy. Nor of the Constitution.

I met the man who created Call of Duty, about 12 years ago. He regretted it, and as penance was taking audio and video of traumatic incidents and turning them into VR experiences so a viewer could feel the emotional pain. I think of him a lot right now.

My whole life I’ve been against the death penalty. Coproduced a theatrical production of Dead Man Walking. Spent time with Sister Helen. I want arrests of those complicit. I want public trials. And if there’s a death penalty, so be it.

I’m not going to share the video, but I just watched it and ruined my Saturday. This isn’t “another shooting.” This was another murder. Fuck ICE.

Whatever is in the Epstein Files is so explosive that the leaders of the Department of Justice are openly breaking the law every day to keep us from seeing it. (Just a reminder amongst all the other stuff flying around.)

Granted, I have a story in this, but regardless, I want to donate to just causes, so I just backed Horror Not Hate on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/slo...

To honor #Batman66 on its 60th anniversary... perhaps the weirdest but coolest appearance at the height of #Batmania... fanboyplanet.com/batman-under...

I talked with @jmbrandt.bsky.social about the upcoming anthology #HorrorNotHate now on @kickstarter.com -- reminding you that not only is it good stuff, but proceeds go to civil rights groups! I couldn't be prouder to return to comics writing on a project like this! youtu.be/meOpJ31cxN0?...

If that grade is "F" why, I believe he is.

With all the pathetic double talk and subterfuge over actions in Venezuela, I keep thinking of a quote from @philhendrie.bsky.social playing #ArtBell -- "Did what happened happen?" Really, I'd love a journalist to actually answer that question.

There it is. No matter how cloaked in justifications, it’s always something stupidly personally petty from this senile man-baby.

Wrote up my Great Comics of 2025 list -- not necessarily the Best of, because I haven't read everything and I probably forgot a few. fanboyplanet.com/great-comics...

Some comics creators have come together to resist in a small way but EVERY BIT HELPS! #HorrorNotHate proceeds go toward civil rights groups Lambda Law and CHIRLA. Please consider backing this and if you like what you see on the Kickstarter page, please share. www.kickstarter.com/projects/slo...

Managed to read a few comics before the year ended… fanboyplanet.com/the-last-sta...

A short message about #HorrorNotHate from @jmbrandt.bsky.social and #SlowFeetComics. In collaboration with the great #RafaelNavarro, I've contributed a story, "Ladies' Night at the Saddle Rack." youtu.be/1pHax-r0Tgo

First shilling of 2026 for a good cause: Horror Not Hate, an anthology benefiting civil rights groups.

Into the Valaverse... which I didn't know was a thing. fanboyplanet.com/bang-bang-fo...

I'm proud to have run Brad Rader and Mike Wellman's A Shadow Called Danger this year -- and I'll continue doing so. Stand up. Stand firm. fanboyplanet.com/a-shadow-cal...

Reposting because this book is that important to me. I only contributed 4 pages. But every time I get to see a page from someone else's story in this, I get prouder to be a part of it. This is good stuff AND will actually do some good.

Resolution for 2026: writing and submitting a LOT more fiction. Today, #HorrorNotHate is live on Kickstarter, and I declare it's the beginning of that resolution! (Also, writing a little more often on Substack.) Thanks, @jmbrandt.bsky.social! open.substack.com/pub/derekmcc...

Catching up on some nerd news before the holiday. fanboyplanet.com

A short message about #HorrorNotHate from @jmbrandt.bsky.social and #SlowFeetComics. In collaboration with the great #RafaelNavarro, I've contributed a story, "Ladies' Night at the Saddle Rack." youtu.be/1pHax-r0Tgo

A heavy DC and Marvel week in my comics stack thanks to "All Fight Month!" youtu.be/3ejQX5cuYoU

A few years ago, the archivists at the #WilliamSaroyan family library asked me to read his #Christmas card for their YouTube account. It was an honor, and I'm pleased to repost it every year. It helps me get in the spirit, and not just because it's my voice :) youtu.be/XUQuopruXig?...

Fun “improv” panel last night at @loscon.bsky.social — no babies or chihuahuas were harmed! @badwriter.bsky.social

ℑ𝔫 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔊𝔯𝔦𝔪 𝔇𝔞𝔯𝔨𝔫𝔢𝔰𝔰 𝔬𝔣 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔉𝔞𝔯 𝔉𝔲𝔱𝔲𝔯𝔢, 𝔱𝔥𝔢𝔯𝔢 𝔦𝔰 𝔒𝔫𝔩𝔶 𝔐𝔬𝔦

A reminder to sign up for #HorrorNotHate, an anthology benefiting civil rights groups, from @jmbrandt.bsky.social and his new imprint #SlowFeetComics! Let Kickstarter know you're interested! fanboyplanet.com/choose-horro...

For those who haven't jumped onboard... sign up to be alerted to @jmbrandt.bsky.social 's anthology #HorrorNotHate, horror comics creators standing up to the madness that seems to be daily... fanboyplanet.com/choose-horro...

Wow! Have you seen the latest cover reveal for the HORROR NOT HATE anthology?! This one is by @theartofskinner.bsky.social. 😱 Make sure to follow our prelaunch page so you'll be notified once the project is live! ⤵️ #Horror #HorrorNotHate www.kickstarter.com/projects/jmb...

For those who haven't jumped onboard... sign up to be alerted to @jmbrandt.bsky.social 's anthology #HorrorNotHate, horror comics creators standing up to the madness that seems to be daily... fanboyplanet.com/choose-horro...

Proud to be the 2nd backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for Diabolik Holiday Market Mayhem!! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/d...

Inspired by a simple question from a friend at #HouseofSecrets in Burbank, I've started a weekly series of part comic reviews, part justifying the stack I buy each week. All a bit stream of consciousness, but hopefully entertaining. youtu.be/VXEJYrxCIFY?...

A bonus trip through comics this week, as I took a side trip to Golden Apple. Picked up three great #1s you may totally dig. youtu.be/2iAbaQzjIxQ?...