A few more non-spoilery glimpses into Malevolent #4, the issue I drew & colored from our @imagecomics.com series! Please pre-order it today! Arriving: May 13, 2026 
Lunar Code: 0226IM0431 The series is drawn by @bivensjohn.bsky.social, written by Justin Jordan, colored by me and lettered by Crank!

I’m the colorist of MALEVOLENT from @imagecomics.com but I’m also DRAWING issue 4, which will be out on May 13th! It’s a flashback issue so you actually can jump right into issue 4 and then go back and read the rest of the series if you haven’t so far. Arriving: May 13, 2026
Lunar Code: 0226IM0431

My friends @deathorcomics.bsky.social and @bivensjohn.bsky.social made a great book and the first issue is out today. Malevolent #1 from @imagecomics.com. If you like my work, Justin’s writing will be up your alley.

It's time for a #PanelDiscussion on our #NCBD picks! What are you pulling? #comics #comicbooks #newcomics #reading #marvel #moonstar #avengers @ashallen.bsky.social @edoardoaudino.bsky.social @deathorcomics.bsky.social @bivensjohn.bsky.social @imagecomics.com @invadercomics.bsky.social

Malevolent - Issue 1 ✨ Sci-fi horror is one of those genres that can be incredible when done right, and this premise sounds crazy in the best way possible. @imagecomics.com @deathorcomics.bsky.social @bivensjohn.bsky.social @sobreiro.bsky.social

Merry XMas!!!

MALEVOLENT 1, out from @imagecomics.com January 28th! Variant covers by @zandercannon.bsky.social @templesmith.bsky.social Jon Wayshak & @philhester.bsky.social Written by @justinjordan.bsky.social Art by John Bivens Colors by @sobreiro.bsky.social

I had an early peek at MALEVOLENT #1 from @deathorcomics.bsky.social and @bivensjohn.bsky.social and unsurprisingly, it’s great, with a great hook and gorgeous art. Let your LCS know you want it, coming in January from @imagecomics.com imagecomics.com/comics/relea...

New article up on the blog! Malevolent is a new sci-fi horror series about humanity facing the aftermath of opening the gates of Hell, and a weapon that might be as dangerous as the demons themselves. Read more on the blog 😈 @bivensjohn.bsky.social @sobreiro.bsky.social

I’m coloring a new series from @imagecomics.com (coming January 2026): MALEVOLENT, written by Justin Jordan and drawn by @bivensjohn.bsky.social !! imagecomics.com/press-releas...

Justin Jordan, John Bivens, and Felipe Sobreiro reteam for Malevolent #comics #comicbooks @deathorcomics.bsky.social @bivensjohn.bsky.social @sobreiro.bsky.social

Something new hitting stores early next year!

Highlight of each @siouxpercon.bsky.social is getting a cover sketch by @bivensjohn.bsky.social

Great time at @siouxpercon.bsky.social today. Got to chat with @philhester.bsky.social @gailsimone.bsky.social @tonyfleecs.bsky.social @bivensjohn.bsky.social @danhausen.bsky.social plus others not on Bluesky. Talented and genuinely nice folks.

Comic Creators @eliotrahal.bsky.social @bivensjohn.bsky.social @keithchampagne.bsky.social #ImageComics #BoomStudios #DCComics #Popgun #VaultComics #IDW #DarkhorseComics

COMMISSION SPECIAL FOR SEPTEMBER!!! Color, full-composition, front & back… for only $300 (save $100 off my standard price for this style of commission)!!! Contact me on any of my socials or hit me up at a convention. Next up is @rosecitycc.bsky.social #sketchcover #painted #originalart #comicart

Some more bioboosted armor!!! #guyver #scifi #horror #gelplate #monoprint #flourescent

New monoprint…

Enjoyed doing the test painting last week, so figured a GUYVER print needed to happen (obviously influenced more by Screaming Mad George than anything else).

Testing the friXion erasable pen…

Variant cover for @zandercannon.bsky.social ‘s @imagecomics.com book, SLEEP!!!

DARKNESS design is announced!

𝑨𝑵𝑵𝑶𝑼𝑵𝑪𝑬𝑴𝑬𝑵𝑻 𝑻𝑶𝑫𝑨𝒀! We are so happy to announce that the talented John Bivens is now part of our team!

Some MN creators are at HeroesCon. Stop in and check out John’s work! It’s phenomenal!

Live on Kickstarter! With three awesome covers avalible! One by Colton Strathman, one by @bivensjohn.bsky.social and one by @kurtbelcher.bsky.social www.kickstarter.com/projects/aus...

• 6”x9” Sketch Cover - Inked head or medium shot = $75 • " - Painted head or medium = $150 • " - Inked composition = $150 • "- Painted composition = $300 • 9”x12” Inked head or medium = $80 • ” Painted head or medium = $175 • ” Inked composition = $175 • ” Painted composition = $375

Charlotte, NC! I will be at ⭐HEROES CON⭐next weekend 6/20-22 (along with studiomate @bivensjohn.bsky.social ) to sell comics, do sketches, and (mostly) shoot the breeze! A couple commission slots are available; DM me here or email me at zandercannon at gmail! Can't wait to hang out!

Colors on the variant cover for Sanctuary! Kickstarter launches Monday night! Art/Colors by @bivensjohn.bsky.social ! www.kickstarter.com/projects/aus...

Find my studiomate @zandercannon.bsky.social and I in Indie Island at HeroesCon

So I’m a child and can’t sit on this any longer (it’s been hours), but here’s the variant cover (before colors) for upcoming Kickstarter Sanctuary! Art by @bivensjohn.bsky.social sign up for prelaunch here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/aus...

Springcon is Saturday! Come meet some great MN creators including @zandercannon.bsky.social @bivensjohn.bsky.social @umurrayhusted.bsky.social @davewonder.bsky.social @tomnguyenstudio.bsky.social @mudthrone.bsky.social @jayersdraws.bsky.social ticketstripe.com/MNCBA-Spring...

FLOP at @oddmartmn.bsky.social this weekend! 50 creators including @zandercannon.bsky.social @bivensjohn.bsky.social @ledazawacki.bsky.social @mergo.bsky.social @murdersheedited.bsky.social @mudthrone.bsky.social @jad-art.bsky.social @jayersdraws.bsky.social @bdepillis.bsky.social

FLOP at @oddmartmn.bsky.social this weekend! 50 creators including @zandercannon.bsky.social @bivensjohn.bsky.social @ledazawacki.bsky.social @mergo.bsky.social @murdersheedited.bsky.social @mudthrone.bsky.social @jad-art.bsky.social @jayersdraws.bsky.social @bdepillis.bsky.social

⚡️ CREATOR ANNOUNCEMENT: Zander Cannon (@zandercannon.bsky.social‬) Zander Cannon is an Eisner-winning cartoonist who has been making comic books since 1993. His notable works include the superhero police procedural... Read more: www.mncba.org/archive/MNCB... #MNCBA #MCBA #SpringCon #TwinCities

⚡️ CREATOR ANNOUNCEMENT: John Bivens (@bivensjohn.bsky.social‬) John Bivens is an award-winning comic creator and educator based in Minneapolis, MN. Publishers have included Image, Valiant, Heavy Metal, ONI, IDW... Read more: www.mncba.org/archive/MNCB... #MNCBA #MCBA #SpringCon #TwinCities

• 6”x9” Sketch Cover - Inked head or medium shot = $75 • " - Painted head or medium = $150 • " - Inked composition = $150 • "- Painted composition = $300 • 9”x12” Inked head or medium = $80 • ” Painted head or medium = $175 • ” Inked composition = $175 • ” Painted composition = $375

FLOP! from @oddmartmn.bsky.social in Minneapolis 2 Days 50 creators including @bivensjohn.bsky.social @zandercannon.bsky.social @mergo.bsky.social @jad-art.bsky.social @bdepillis.bsky.social The newest and strangest comics show to hit the Twin Cities🤘 5/31 and 6/1 12-5pm

Newest burst of color for the wall! An amazing Hedorah piece by the outrageously awesome and talented @bivensjohn.bsky.social! Got it face to face across the room from Jessie’s Godzilla art, a fitting face-off!

Go see some of our favorite artist at the NE Art-a-Whirl! @zandercannon.bsky.social and @bivensjohn.bsky.social will be at World Monster HQ in the Thorp building!

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Today we start NIGHTMARE WEEKEND CHICAGO!!!

This weekend!

The SPREAD compendium has been announced (25 issues)!!! September is gonna be a big month!

🖊️ GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT 🖊️ Comic creator @bivensjohn.bsky.social—best known for Comic Book Tattoo, Dark Engine, Spread, Lamentation, Sleep, Dream Catchers, Retroverse, Heavy Metal, and more—is coming to #RCCC! 🎟️ Buy Badges >> rosecitycomiccon.com/badges 🌟 View Guests >> rosecitycomiccon.com/guest

Happy to see Portland again

Looking forward to doing Nightmare Weekend Chicago with a group of amazing creators!