Duane Murray
@duanemurray.bsky.social
Actor in things (Like Academy Award winning Spotlight), writer of comics (Like Ringo nominated Better Place), and occasionally roped into producing still, but would rather not. Yes, that profile pic is me.
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𝕄𝕒𝕥𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕨 ℝ𝕠𝕤𝕖𝕟𝕓𝕖𝕣𝕘@ashcanpress.com · 6d agoIf you're near NYC this weekend, you should definitely enter the @rooftopfilms.bsky.social treasure hunt! Test your knowledge of NYC history, indie film lore, and perhaps win $5000! And you support one of the best arts organizations in the world.
Look it’s already a book about Hollywood, corporate lawyers, IP, 90s nostalgia and superheroes It should be a no-brainer!
Sophia_Nyx 🐰@sophianyx.bsky.social · 3mo agoName a book/comic that deserves a film.
We have an incredibly rare and incredibly cool variant TMNT cover available from @shawndaley.bsky.social!
Let's go!! Writer of Discworld books, Secret Agent Nessie & LEGO @garychud.bsky.social & Quickstops, Who are the Power Pals artist @theahmedraafat.bsky.social are joining forces for a DARK FANTASY SERIES! With moi on letters! Don't miss out on this! Sign up at the link in the post!
Gary Chud - comic writer@garychud.bsky.social · 5mo agoNEW COMIC ANNOUNCEMENT HELLBOY meets SAGA in a new dark fantasy miniseries, DEATH DESERVED, soon to be launched on Kickstarter. A cult of killers. A corrupt senate. An assassin seeking vengeance. Read an exclusive six-page preview today and pre-register today www.kickstarter.com/projects/gar...
Had the pleasure of chatting with @davidhallerwrites.bsky.social about life, comics, and everything in between - read the interview here! www.davidhallerwrites.com/post/ahmed-r... He also took this really cool photo of me which I’ll probably be using as my con photo from here onward
Very excited to work with Ahmed on this miniseries! It’s called DEATH DESERVED and it’s a dark fantasy story. Let’s see if we can find it a home 👀
Ahmed Raafat@theahmedraafat.bsky.social · 5mo agoA cover and a page from a pitch I recently worked on with @garychud.bsky.social and @robjoneswrites.bsky.social lettering. We are looking to pitch this to publishers so if there are any editors following me here who’d like to take a look at the full pitch, happy to send it over!
From #TorontoComicon2026 Comic Writers Assemble panel with @anthonyruttgaizer.bsky.social @jasonloo.bsky.social, @fearlessfred.bsky.social, @sammaggs.bsky.social & @duanemurray.bsky.social is now online @ www.thecomicbooks.com/audio.html#T...
I would so, so, so appreciate if you could take a few minutes and throw a vote our way!
Ahmed Raafat@theahmedraafat.bsky.social · 7mo agoThe @ringoawards.bsky.social are upon us! And it wouldn’t be a series about Hollywood without a proper “For Your Consideration” poster! Vote for us in one or all of these categories (Humor Comic is our most important, since there aren’t as many!) Vote here: ringoawards.survey.fm/ringo-awards...
Welp, @scottbrianwoods.bsky.social and I got another grant for our book Starla. I am blown away, and so appreciative. We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, and are hard at work with @shawndaley.bsky.social and @nealbailey.com helping us get across the finish line for! 2027
Terrific take on the "not really heroes but look what we've stumbled into" genre (if such a thing exists...well it does now). Caped kudos to @duanemurray.bsky.social @theahmedraafat.bsky.social and @robjoneswrites.bsky.social for a fun ride.
Had a chance to chat with @truenorthcomics.bsky.social leading up to my appearance at Toronto ComiCon in a couple weeks. Always nice to chat with John. Have a listen. truenorthcountrycomics.com/2026/03/04/t...
Toronto Comicon: Duane Murray's 'Who Are The Power Pals?'
True North Country Comics Podcast chats with Duane Murray in advance of Toronto Comicon
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Better Place by @duanemurray.bsky.social and @shawndaley.bsky.social is a masterpiece in emotional storytelling. And these Shawn originals are all exquisite! He is truly at the top of his game here and folks would be lucky to put these pieces on their walls. Go check them out!
So here's a weird one. Super long story I won't get into right now, but an animated feature I co-wrote is out today... in Poland. Yes, in Polish. Do I speak Polish? No, I do not. Like I said, long story, but cool to have a movie coming out today! The trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJeP...
So this is cool! Who Are The Power Pals? was selected by the UK Comics Laureate for the Graphic Novels of Libraries list. This is a HUGE honour to me, as library recognition is my favourite kind of recognition. W/ @theahmedraafat.bsky.social @robjoneswrites.bsky.social @darkhorse.com
Nice to see @jasonloo.bsky.social and @ryannorth.ca at an HPL event last night and see the Power Pals shout out in the flyer, but how between the three of us have we not pitched a Murdoch Mysteries comic yet is beyond me. Flash forward to my daughter’s character as a pre-teen detective à la Friday?
If you’re watching Wonderman and you want a comic that is about actors living in dingy LA apartments trying to break into the industry with a meta superhero show within a show narrative, have I got one from you
Went to In-and-Out tonight to remind myself it’s actually not that good and I don’t get what you all are talking about.
What Jenn isn’t mentioning is part of me being lucky enough to be there to experience this once-in-a-lifetime moment is her allowing me to crash at her apartment while she’s not there because comic people gotta budget!
Jennifer Liao@averagejenn.bsky.social · 9mo agoRachel McAdams dedicated a part of her Hollywood Walk of Fame speech to saying kind things about our mutual pal @duanemurray.bsky.social, and I thought that was so nice I clipped it. (You, too, can show appreciation for Duane, by buying the latest comic he wrote, WHO ARE THE POWER PALS? now in TPB!)
After all these years, and some polite nudging by fellow creators and con organizers to get my act together and try to appear more professional, I am finally getting one of those vinyl signs made. Next up... website. Since grants and shows actually ask you for one. Sigh. It's coming, it's coming!
SHOUTY CAPS! RESULTS GO LIVE MONDAY! www.brokenfrontier.com/introducing-...
Introducing the Broken Frontier Awards 2025 – Events in Gaza Make Their Presence Felt in Another Eclectic Set of BF Nominations – Broken Frontier
The Broken Frontier Awards 2025 are here and you get to play a part in deciding who the winners are for the last twelve months.
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I think Rob did exceptional work on our book that went beyond lettering and was full on storytelling. Go vote!
Broken Frontier@brokenfrontier.bsky.social · 9mo agoVote now in the Broken Frontier Awards 2025! Nominees for 'Best Letterer' are: @beccasee.bsky.social,Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, @letteringbear.bsky.social, @robjoneswrites.bsky.social and @ruswooton.bsky.social. Online voting form here: www.brokenfrontier.com/introducing-... #BFAwards25
Okay, wow. Amazing to see @duanemurray.bsky.social & @theahmedraafat.bsky.social's Who are the Power Pals? nominated for an award. And doubly amazing to have been nominated again as Best Letterer. Thank you to the folks over at @brokenfrontier.bsky.social for the nod! Vote now!
Broken Frontier@brokenfrontier.bsky.social · 9mo agoGet voting, pals! Introducing the Broken Frontier Awards 2025 – Events in Gaza Make Their Presence Felt in Another Eclectic Set of BF Nominations. #BFAwards25 www.brokenfrontier.com/introducing-...
Proud to be mentioned alongside these books. Power Pals kind of flew under the radar, so any recognition is appreciated. Thank you to @brokenfrontier.bsky.social for this. We are nominated for Best New Periodical and Best Letters by @robjoneswrites.bsky.social www.brokenfrontier.com/introducing-...
If this was your first drawing for the year, you'd be off to a good start. See more art by @theahmedraafat.bsky.social on our video interview with him & @duanemurray.bsky.social. youtube.com/live/AameUWe... #comicbookschool @mikefasolo.bsky.social @deannadestito.bsky.social
Script to Art - Step by Step - Dark Horse Comics Creators Duane Murray & Ahmed Raafat
YouTube video by Comic Book School - Buddy Scalera & Mike Fasolo
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Ahmed Raafat@theahmedraafat.bsky.social · 9mo agoFirst drawing of 2026 Jim and Vengeance #TheBatman
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