QRT with your pink art My interlocking covers for Witchblood by @matthewerman.bsky.social @lisasterle.bsky.social and colors by @gabcontrerasr.bsky.social #art

In library finds, just read Loving, Ohio which goes hard. Good small town culty horror. The use of color is incredible and kept blowing my mind. Written by @matthewerman.bsky.social and art by @sambeckdraws.bsky.social

We got a Second Printing. Thanks for the continued support y'all.

I don't talk about this book enough. But #LovingOhio is a beautiful MASTERPIECE of teen angst, those drifting emotions, and the cults children are FORCED into. Rereading at work. @matthewerman.bsky.social @sambeckdraws.bsky.social @darkhorse.com

im currently working with one of my favorite artists, ive been a HUGE fan for sixteen years and the idea of creating with him is truly inspiring. can't wait to see where this goes.

the 3 books

Was suuuuper excited for @sambeckdraws.bsky.social . I knew I'd need a copy of the third book of "The Verse" (and signed book plates for volume 1 and 2!), and there was no way I could resist "Loving, Ohio". (Look at that cover!) I wasn't, however, expecting to fall in love with these prints! 😍 11/

starting on the final 44 pages today no plan no breakdown no idea where its going no fear

Midday tire change/work break means a reading break! Today’s (re)read is “Loving, Ohio” by @matthewerman.bsky.social @sambeckdraws.bsky.social!

My reflections on "Loving, Ohio" by @matthewerman.bsky.social and @sambeckdraws.bsky.social is live! open.substack.com/pub/therevre... #booksky

If you're dropping by your LCS today to pick up new books, ask them to pre-order a copy of THE GODDAMN TRAGEDY for ya. It's a thrilling new one-shot story with a whole slew of fantastic variant covers by Jenna Cha, Tula Lotay, Jacob Phillips, and Oliver Dominguez!

Just finished ‘Loving, Ohio’ by @matthewerman.bsky.social and @sambeckdraws.bsky.social Awesome atmospheric read and incredible prose , highly recommend 👏 #readcomics #sharecomics

Book/comic haul from C2E2 by some very cool people #booksky @thejillthompson.bsky.social @matthewerman.bsky.social @roanparrish.bsky.social @chowpan.bsky.social @soengery.bsky.social @rays666hell.bsky.social @allsorrows.bsky.social @deyathemuniz.bsky.social @emilyerdosart.bsky.social

Congrats are in order for these creative teams! The Asiri Volume 1, Death Strikes: The Emperor of Atlantis, Medea, and Loving, Ohio are featured on this year's NYPL The New York Public Library's Best New Comics for Adults list! See more here: on.nypl.org/3YwGH5X

ill be at c2e2 this weekend with @lisasterle.bsky.social

i am breaking dawn on the best work of my life 44 pages of 90 i will not let myself down or anyone who believes in me. see you in the waters.

Reminder

This is one of the earliest series Sierra Hahn and I started working on at @oni-press.bsky.social back in early 2023. All credit to the Ben H. Winters for delivering one of the most extraordinary pitches I’ve ever read. If you dig what Ben and Leomacs have done in CRUEL UNIVERSE, do not miss this!

how it very often feels to be from ohio. w: me a: @sambeckdraws.bsky.social please take some time to pick up loving, ohio if you haven't and if you're canadian i'll send it to you for free. sold where ever books are sold.

We are very excited to share our interview with writer Matthew Erman (@matthewerman.bsky.social ) We discuss the creation of #GolgothaMotorMountain and the messiness of the comic industry. You don't wanna miss this! Listen and share liberally: linktr.ee/storiedarcs #IndieComics #ComicWriters

the beginning 22 pages of the new @lisasterle.bsky.social and matthew erman project is first drafted i think

recently on DIS/MEMBER: ☕the editors' joint tribute to David Lynch... www.dis-member.com/always-be-ly... 😈a heavy metal listicle ft. @matthewerman.bsky.social @apocalypseparty.bsky.social & more... www.dis-member.com/dead-leaves-...

How it feels to be making comics professionally as the industry falls apart in front of us.

The last time I wrote something was over two years ago when I wrapped writing the first draft of Heebie Jeebies, the night my son was born. I've struggled to find work since then & to find a home for my stories but this month I start on a new original comic for Oni Press & I'm beyond excited.

Death Strikes: The Emperor of Atlantis, Loving, Ohio and @goutanabe2045.bsky.social's adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's The Call of Cthulu claimed a spot on the preliminary ballot for the 2024 Bram Stoker Awards. Details: bit.ly/3PWHc4c

Congrats to Dawnrunner, Helen of Wyndhorn, and Loving, Ohio for snagging a spot on @comicsbeat.bsky.social's 50 Best Comics of 2024. More in our full roundup: bit.ly/4aehykL

Come make comics with me.

Hound was short listed for a Bram Stoke Award, beyond honored to be listed among so many great creators. @madcavestudios.bsky.social @matthewerman.bsky.social @patrickhorvath.bsky.social

Sam Beck and I have appeared on the prestigious Bram Stoker Awards® 2025 Preliminary Ballot for Superior Achievement in a Graphic Novel. We’re in unbelievable company. I’m honored to share the list with my friends. thank you for finding a place in your heart for our story.

Sam Beck and I have appeared on the prestigious Bram Stoker Awards® 2025 Preliminary Ballot for Superior Achievement in a Graphic Novel. We’re in unbelievable company. I’m honored to share the list with my friends. thank you for finding a place in your heart for our story.

fyi dont sign up for GAINREP it's a spam site that spams your contacts that seems to be making the rounds in the comics community.

from my first comic being in black & white to the man in the afternoon in Loving, Ohio -- David Lynch's art has been with me as my lodestar since I was fourteen & pirated a copy of mulholland drive. his work left me with one last question, "what year is this?" i ask myself that often. farewell.

Happy #portfolioday I'm Konner Knudsen, and I edit comics for Dark Horse! I've worked on everything from manga such as Berserk, licensed comics such as Stranger Things, Minecraft, and Dragon Age, and creator owned comics such as Dawnrunner, Into The Unbeing, Loving Ohio and many more!

In 2024, I went back into the workforce and became a barista after five years attempting to be a full-time writer. I love my new job and looking back I wish I’d found it sooner. And honestly maybe some of the writing in my comics would be less insufferable.

Been thinking of when @matthewerman.bsky.social and I were talking about whatever movie and he said “everything is professional wrestling” and you know what, he’s not wrong, everything is professional wrestling

Financial statement today reminded me HOW GREAT IT IS when folks request that their libraries acquire books. 😍 Seriously, if you want a totally free-to-you way to help an author, submit a request with your local library. Those sales help us so much, in whatever format.

Matthew is amazing and I am so into this story!! The character and creature designs I did on this are some of my best, I think folks would really dig this one

Happy New Year, pals. It's time for the (hopefully annual) comic critics mini grant. My family and I are giving four mini grants of $250 to comics critics. Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

myself and @emilyschnall.bsky.social have a excellent horror pitch that stalled a bit in 2024 if any editors would be interested in taking a look.

Again absolutely humbled and honored to appear on anyone's list and thankful for the time anyone spends reading @sambeckdraws.bsky.social & I's work. Loving, Ohio will is special or various reasons, but knowing that it has resonated with many people is so meaningful to the entire team. Thank you.

Some comics I loved this year. - THE ULTIMATES - RARE FLAVOURS - BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES - THE SICKNESS - POISON IVY - ABSOLUTE BATMAN - ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN - ATTABOY - THE BOY WONDER - FERAL - LOVING, OHIO - THE PEDESTRIAN

Last read of 2024 - Loving, Ohio from @matthewerman.bsky.social and @sambeckdraws.bsky.social. This was a fantastic read that I ended up connecting with a lot more than I expected to

Really exciting to see such a robust list, and extremely proud of Loving, Ohio by @matthewerman.bsky.social and @sambeckdraws.bsky.social and Dawnrunner by @therightram.bsky.social Evan Cagle @adityab.net Dave Stewart @francescosegala.bsky.social Massive cheers and thanks to each of you.

Loving, Ohio has been selected by @theverbalthing.com of @themarysuetms.bsky.social as one of the best graphic novels of 2024. I'm so humbled and honored that for a second year in a row one of my books has appeared on their year-end list for comics. overwhelmed with gratitude. Thank you all so much

Great list! I loved seeing LOVING, OHIO on it.

Loving Ohio. Has been a book I’ve thought about every few weeks since I got to read it early. My physical copy has sat on my desk all year. @matthewerman.bsky.social and @sambeckdraws.bsky.social craft such a chilling book that is an attention grabber from the start.

Finished Matthew Erman and Sam Beck's Loving, Ohio this morning while snuggling a sleepy dog in a motel in Utah. I seem to read only one graphic novel a year, so now I've gotten the annual one in, & it was excellent, spooky and sad. 💙📚

A while back I read Deprog 1&2 for the journal, and here today u can read what I thought! The series is out in trade now, so there’ll be plenty more left for you to think, yourself www.tcj.com/reviews/depr...

Honored and surprised to see our book GOLGOTHA MOTOR MOUNTAIN named best horror book of the year! Thank you! “Golgotha Motor Mountain lifts the veil of the world and shows us some important but ugly truths: the American dream is dead, and we’re just sort of wading in its corpse juice…”