DVR ALERT: Tonight at midnight & again tomorrow at 10am, Eddie Muller will be showing HIGH AND LOW (1963) on Noir Alley, directed by Akira Kurosawa. It’s one of the greatest movies ever made. If you’ve never seen it, don’t miss it. If you have seen it, watch it again and for Eddie’s intro and outro.

This issue of BACK ISSUE with a special cover designed by me, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Tim Burton’s BATMAN is nearly sold out. It’s on sale now from TwoMorrows Publishing. Get it before it’s gone! twomorrows.com/index.php?ma...

Final printer proof for the new edition of the NOIR CITY Annual book has been approved. Going to press next. Designed cover to cover by yours truly. This is the 17th edition, and all but last year’s book are OOP, and going for high prices on eBay. #Noirvember

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!🎃 Perfect time to subscribe to the best horror magazine in the world CRYPTOLOGY! Here are the covers of the next four issues. Subscribe here: twomorrows.com/index.php?ma...

My page design for Danilo Castro’s story about legendary stunt driver Bill Hickman in the latest issue of NOIR CITY Magazine. Hickman created and drove in the great car chases in BULLITT and THE FRENCH CONNECTION. Order the print edition of the issue here: a.co/d/dSdSaiF

Received my copy of the new issue of Noir City Magazine. Looks great! Order your copy here: a.co/d/eQJGhZ8

A truly fun and fascinating story in the latest issue of Noir City Magazine by Paul Parcellin and Danilo Castro about elevator operators in film noir. This was a fun one to design. Donate to the Film Noir Foundation to get the digital version or you can order the print edition here: a.co/d/ikk1gYq

RIP - Drew Struzan, legendary movie poster artist and the first to realistically capture a superhero. This 1976 Batman poster was mesmerizing when I first saw it. I reached out and spoke to Drew about it for my book THE BATCAVE COMPANION, unfortunately, in the end, I couldn’t fit it into the book.

Now available to order, the print edition of the new issue of NOIR CITY Magazine. Here’s my wraparound cover. Order your copy now: a.co/d/haq1qdm

Here’s my splash page design for Rachel Walther’s story in the new issue of Noir City Magazine about the crime films of Sam Katzman. Donate to the Film Noir Foundation to get a subscription to the digital edition. Print edition releasing this week. www.filmnoirfoundation.org/noircitymaga...

Here’s my opening page design for Jake Hinkson’s outstanding story “Southern Nights” exploring southern, noir-tinged movies. Donate to the Film Noir Foundation to get the digital edition. Print edition available next week. www.filmnoirfoundation.org/noircitymaga...

The new digital edition of Noir City Magazine goes out to subscribers today. Another fantastic issue! Cover to cover design by yours truly. Print edition to follow soon Donate to the Film Noir Foundation to get a subscription to the digital version: www.filmnoirfoundation.org/noircitymaga...

47 years ago today, Bucky Dent hit one of the most unlikeliest HRs ever when the Yankees eliminated the Red Sox in a one game playoff. Tonight, a rookie named Cam Schlittler pitched a masterpiece, and helped the Yankees eliminate the Red Sox. On to Toronto!

The new NOIR CITY Annual book is done and off to the printer. Designed cover to cover by yours truly. Will be available to order in November.

My recent conversation with @mwkronenberg.bsky.social for our podcast about the #boxing movie Body and Soul, led me to want to learn more about the screen writer Abraham Polonsky. #booksky #filmnoir #moviesky #filmsky

Available now at comic shops: CRYPTOLOGY #5. Your go to publication on everything in vintage horror: Movies, comics, toys, books, TV and more! We’re gaining momentum, get on the bandwagon and see for yourself. You can also order it directly from TwoMorrows Publishing: twomorrows.com/index.php?ma...

I consistently enjoy reading classic comic series. Here is what I am considering next: BLAZING COMBAT (Warren), THE ROOK (Warren), STAR SPANGLED WAR STORIES (Enemy Ace/Unknown Soldier), XENOZOIC TALES.

Huge fight tonight! Don’t miss it!

The first Criminal book for five years is out now!

After a little delay, we’re finishing off the latest edition of the NOIR CITY Annual. This is the 17th edition of the book, all previous editions are sold out (except 16, with only a few left of that one). Here’s my cover for the book.

Starting production on CRYPTOLOGY #8. Here’s my cover design for the issue. Probably my favorite CT cover so far. You can order the issue directly from TwoMorrows Publishing here: twomorrows.com/index.php?ma...

Starting to wrap up the design of the latest issue of Noir City Magazine. It’s another excellent issue! Don’t miss it!

Starting wrap up the design of the latest issue of NOIR CITY Magazine. It’s another excellent issue! Don’t miss it!

Don’t miss Noir Alley today, hosted by Eddie Muller. Today’s movie is the great John Garfield’s final film HE RAN ALL THE WAY. I spoke about this movie and Garfield’s career a few years ago on the Fade Out podcast. After the movie, you can listen to it here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

Hazel Brooks could tempt anyone. Listen to Steve Hunt and me discuss BODY AND SOUL on the Boxing Movie Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

Here’s wonderful review of CRYPTOLOGY Magazine and appreciation of TwoMorrows Publishing. darklongbox.com/2025/03/21/c...

Canada Lee plays Ben Chaplin, the character described as the "moral compass" of John Garfield's, Charley Davis in Body and Soul (1947). @mwkronenberg.bsky.social and I discuss Lee's career as part of our wide ranging conversation about the film, on the latest episode of the Boxing Movie Podcast.

BODY AND SOUL is one of the best boxing movies ever made, it also has an important historical significance. On the latest Boxing Movie Podcast , Steve Hunt and I discuss all aspects of this great film. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.

“What are you gonna do, kill me? Everybody dies.” Charlie Davis (John Garfield) in BODY AND SOUL. Words by the great Abraham Polonsky. On THE BOXING MOVIE PODCAST, we discuss this great movie & all the contributors who were victims of the Hollywood Blacklist. Available on all podcast platforms.

The wonderful John Garfield is central to my conversation with @mwkronenberg.bsky.social on the latest episode of the Boxing Movie Podcast as we discuss Garfield's 1947 boxing noir, Body and Soul. Available now, on the the major podcast platforms. #filmnoir #boxing #filmsky #moviesky

Received my comp copies for TwoMorrows Publishing’s CRYPTOLOGY #5, designed by yours truly. Another great issue, thanks to all the writers and editor Peter Normanton. Available at your LCS 9/17 or order it here: twomorrows.com/index.php?ma...

I’m the guest on the outstanding Boxing Movie Podcast discussing one of my favorite movies 1947’s BODY AND SOUL, starring the great John Garfield. It’s available wherever you listen to podcasts or here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Out now! @mwkronenberg.bsky.social joins me on the latest episode of the Boxing Movie Podcast to discuss a #boxing #filmnoir classic! Available on all the major podcast platforms. #filmsky #moviesky

The internet in our area is out, so I’m catching up on some reading.

I’m the guest on the Boxing Movie Podcast ‘s latest episode discussing one of my favorite movies BODY AND SOUL, starring the great John Garfield. Please listen when you get a chance: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Don’t miss my appearance on Boxing Movie Podcast tomorrow. Find it wherever you listen to podcasts.

That time I met the great Ray Bradbury and had him sign this for me.

I’m the guest for this episode.

Released 50 Years Ago: BATMAN #269 (1975) “The Many Deaths of Terry Tremayne.” This scene at the end of The Maltese Falcon between Humphrey Bogart & Mary Astor is repeated at the end of this comic book story between Batman and Terry Tremayne. I wrote about this story in THE BATCAVE COMPANION.

If you love NOIR CITY Magazine, please go on Amazon and post a positive review. Right now, there are two bad reviews posted by MAGA assholes, complaining about Eddie and Imogen’s editorials. Thank you!

Today’s TCM Summer Under the Stars features Sterling Hayden. Here are my revised front and back cover designs for the upcoming Black Pool Productions book on Hayden’s life. I also designed the book’s interior. #TCM #FilmNoir #SterlingHayden

Rereading Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson’s brilliant and timeless SWAMP THING. All their issues are on my spinner rack.

This arrives today! Will be added to my office shelf to go along with my vintage original French movie poster, and of course my dogs (Blondie and Tuco).

Now playing THE GRIM REAPER (1962) directed by Bernardo Bertolucci.

Now shipping from www.twomorrows.com, and in stores this Wednesday: Alter Ego #194 Back Issue #160 BrickJournal #90 Comic Book Creator #39 Cryptology #4 RetroFan #39 Marshall Rogers: Brightest Days & Darkest Knights

Finishing up the design and production on this. #BlackPoolProductions #FilmNoir

Here’s my cover for the upcoming issue of NOIR CITY Magazine. We’re just starting production, so no release date yet. Our 44th issue…WOW! Donate to the @noirfoundation.bsky.social to subscribe: www.filmnoirfoundation.org/noircitymaga...

Going to see James Gunn’s SUPERMAN on Wednesday with Nathan and Courtney. I’ve been rereading ALL-STAR SUPERMAN and “Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow” this week.

Now playing: William Friedkin’s director commentary.

KO! Usyk is an all-time great.