Justin Richards
@emocomicwriter.bsky.social
Ringo nominated comic book writer and radical rebel. 👈FINGER GUNS👉, 🔪THE SLASHER'S APPRENTICE🩸 and many other rad things with rad people. They/them. 🚫Nazis🚫AI THE SLASHER'S APPRENTICE from Mad Cave Studios is available now!
Whoever is lucky enough to land James will have one of the best editors in the industry on their team. I'd work with him anytime, anywhere.
James B. Emmett@jamesbemmett.bsky.social · 4mo agoHey folks, after nearly 4 years at Mad Cave, I was let go this morning. It was a wonderful time getting to work with an amazing list of creators. If we have worked together, please stay in touch. I am available for freelance editing and would love to work with you all in the future.
James is the best editor I've ever had, he just gets the story and knows how to make it really shine. He's incredible at what he does and he'd be an awesome addition to any team 🙌
James B. Emmett@jamesbemmett.bsky.social · 4mo agoHey folks, after nearly 4 years at Mad Cave, I was let go this morning. It was a wonderful time getting to work with an amazing list of creators. If we have worked together, please stay in touch. I am available for freelance editing and would love to work with you all in the future.
“Schticks & Stones Holiday Special” is LIVE on @kickstarter.com! A 28 page riotous romp through 3 Jewish holidays - Passover, Hanukkah, & Purim - that would make your bubbe plotz! 3 Madcap Mysteries! 1 Meshuga Family! Gorgeous art from @ajschumacherart.bsky.social & @ralfsingh.bsky.social!
My full cover for the horror anthology, Don't Go for the Vault by @cateyepress.bsky.social There's only a few hours left for the kickstarter, help us get some stretch goals in the final countdown! 😼 www.kickstarter.com/projects/165... 😼
If you like meta-horror, definitely check out @emocomicwriter.bsky.social's book The Slasher's Apprentice as well as this episode all about "Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon" a clever horror mockumentary.
Progressively Horrified@proghorrorpod.bsky.social · 7mo agoNew episode is live! Come join @megamoth.bsky.social @benkahncomics.bsky.social & @jeremywhitley.bsky.social as we talk to @emocomicwriter.bsky.social about the meta-horror of Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon and his comic The Slasher's Apprentice! shows.acast.com/progressivel...
I had an absolute blast talking with the @proghorrorpod.bsky.social crew about one of my favorite slasher movies of all time and how it inspired my newest book, The Slasher's Apprentice! Definitely worth a listen if you have any affinity for the slasher genre.
Progressively Horrified@proghorrorpod.bsky.social · 7mo agoNew episode is live! Come join @megamoth.bsky.social @benkahncomics.bsky.social & @jeremywhitley.bsky.social as we talk to @emocomicwriter.bsky.social about the meta-horror of Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon and his comic The Slasher's Apprentice! shows.acast.com/progressivel...
Hawkeye Award (Most underrated/surprising Comic) @backcrackah.bsky.social - The Slashers Apprentice from @madcavestudios.com written by @emocomicwriter.bsky.social w/art by @valhal.bsky.social @nickfriar.com - Wild Animals @madcavestudios.com written by @edbrisson.bsky.social w/ art by Andy Kuhn
REMMI @madcavestudios.com Book of the Year! Nominee . . . The Slasher's Apprentice! Writer: @emocomicwriter.bsky.social Art: @valhal.bsky.social Colors: Rebecca Nalty Letters: @bertacious.bsky.social Vote here: forms.gle/JfxJCo61honf...
I just backed Dreamhouse: An Existential Suspense Graphic Novella by my good friend @robertwilsoniv.bsky.social. It's so close to funding! If you can afford it, help push this over the finish line with me. www.kickstarter.com/projects/rob...
Dreamhouse: An Existential Suspense Graphic Novella
A couple is challenged with a test of their relationship and survival in the form of a mid century modern house.
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Today's the day! The Slasher's Apprentice has been collected into one beautifully gory book for your spooky season reading! If you enjoy slashers in any capacity, we made this for you. Make sure you grab a copy at your local comic shop this week!
We just posted our review of The Slasher’s Apprentice, a bloody, clever, and darkly funny horror series that totally delivers on its title. If you love slashers and twisted main characters, you’ll want to check this one out 🔪 @madcavestudios.com @emocomicwriter.bsky.social @valhal.bsky.social
Following in the Footsteps of a Killer: ‘The Slasher’s Apprentice’ Review
I just finished reading all five issues of The Slasher’s Apprentice, and this one is pure slasher fun from start to finish. Let’s talk about it! The Slasher’s ApprenticePublisher: …
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The Slasher's Apprentice Issue #1 🔪 W: @emocomicwriter.bsky.social A: @valhal.bsky.social C: Me! L: @bertacious.bsky.social E: @jamesbemmett.bsky.social
The trade paperback for The Slasher's Apprentice is out today! That collects all 5 issues in one easy-to-read package. It's perfect reading for spooky season, just sayin' 🔪 W: @emocomicwriter.bsky.social A: Me C: @sharkberri.bsky.social L: @bertacious.bsky.social E: @jamesbemmett.bsky.social
Preview @madcavestudios.com's THE SLASHER’S APPRENTICE Vol. 1 TPB by @emocomicwriter.bsky.social, @valhal.bsky.social, @sharkberri.bsky.social & @bertacious.bsky.social #NCBD #TheSlashersApprentice #MadCaveStudios #DescendIntoMadness comicsbodega.com/preview-the-...
Preview THE SLASHER’S APPRENTICE Vol. 1 TPB
Riley, a horror-obsessed podcaster with a slasher villain fixation, is seeking a new career path...
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The full trade paperback for Slasher's Apprentice is out 10/27, just in time for Halloween! Order at your local comic shop or online at Mad Cave's site 💁♂️✨
Don’t sleep on this great new series from buddy @emocomicwriter.bsky.social @valhal.bsky.social @bertacious.bsky.social & Rebecca Nalty this Halloween! @madcavestudios.com
Justin Richards@emocomicwriter.bsky.social · 10mo agoIf you missed THE SLASHER'S APPRENTICE, or just want to collect the whole thing in one, you can get your hands on the whole thing just in time for Halloween! Ring in the best holiday with the goriest of fun. Ask your comic shop to order it now so they have it when it releases on 10/27!
"Five issues of pure brilliance" - Wow! Huge thank you to @backcrackah.bsky.social for such high praise for The Slasher's Apprentice! We made this book for horror fans like us, so it makes me so happy to hear them enjoy it.
TLDR Comic Book Club@tldrcomicbookclub.bsky.social · 10mo agoLater today on TLDR the guys talk two KILLER books! First @backcrackah.bsky.social will be talking The Slashers Apprentice by @emocomicwriter.bsky.social & Val Halvorson while @nickfriar.com talks The Missionary by Ryan Stegman & @jasonhowardart.bsky.social Subscribe ⬇️ youtube.com/@tldrcomicbo...
If you missed THE SLASHER'S APPRENTICE, or just want to collect the whole thing in one, you can get your hands on the whole thing just in time for Halloween! Ring in the best holiday with the goriest of fun. Ask your comic shop to order it now so they have it when it releases on 10/27!
It's Killer versus Killer, face to face finally. The Slasher's Apprentice 5 @madcavestudios.com @emocomicwriter.bsky.social @valhal.bsky.social Rebecca Nalty @bertacious.bsky.social t.ly/E85uj
The final issue of THE SLASHER'S APPRENTICE is out this week! It's always bittersweet to come to the end, but I hope readers have had as much fun with this series as @valhal.bsky.social and I did making it. Enjoy the bloody finale!🔪
It's the Final Showdown in @madcavestudios.com's THE SLASHER’S APPRENTICE #5 by @emocomicwriter.bsky.social, @valhal.bsky.social, @sharkberri.bsky.social & @bertacious.bsky.social #NCBD #TheSlashersApprentice #MadCaveStudios #DescendIntoMadness comicsbodega.com/preview-the-...
It’s the Final Showdown in THE SLASHER’S APPRENTICE #5
With /Killer’s sights now aimed directly at Hopton Valley Killer, Riley must attempt to save her mentor’s life...
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We made our kickstarter goal! 🎉 There's still 10 days left to back if you want a copy 👇
Arthur N. Ebuen@artebuen.bsky.social · 11mo agoFriendly Fire: written by Eisner-nominated writer @thatnormdude.bsky.social, art by @valhal.bsky.social, letters by #OceanoRansford. One of seven stories over 80 pages in our new sci-fi anthology, Systemic, now LIVE on @kickstarter.com. Click to back the campaign: www.kickstarter.com/projects/art...
Check out our comic, now live on Kickstarter! Me, @thatnormdude.bsky.social , and Oceano Ransford are teaming up again and it's a story you're not gonna want to miss ✨🔫
Arthur N. Ebuen@artebuen.bsky.social · 11mo agoFriendly Fire: written by Eisner-nominated writer @thatnormdude.bsky.social, art by @valhal.bsky.social, letters by #OceanoRansford. One of seven stories over 80 pages in our new sci-fi anthology, Systemic, now LIVE on @kickstarter.com. Click to back the campaign: www.kickstarter.com/projects/art...
Space Bunny #1 & #2 is LIVE on Kickstarter!! Space Bunny is ready to meet the Dinosaur Time Wizard - are you? kickstarter.com/projects/warpvector/space-bunny-1-and-2
Space Bunny #1 & #2
Space Bunny is back with an all-new story. In their second adventure they meet a wizard, battle a kaiju, and go fishing!
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It might have taken us 6 years of working together before we got to hang out in person, but @valhal.bsky.social and I know how to make up for lost time! There's no one I'd rather dive head first into a TV with. "Sometimes the Pink Opaque feels more real than real life"
VAL🦴HAL@valhal.bsky.social · 12mo agoMe and @emocomicwriter.bsky.social became part of the Pink Opaque today
Setting up for a thrilling conclusion! The Slasher's Apprentice 4 @madcavestudios.com @emocomicwriter.bsky.social @valhal.bsky.social Rebecca Nalty @bertacious.bsky.social t.ly/SxMrH
What's up @flamecon.bsky.social! If you're at the show today, you can catch @valhal.bsky.social & I's very first time signing our books together! And our second! We'll be signing at both the #FlameCon author tables AND the @madcavestudios.com booth today! Times are in the image below. See you soon😎
Seeing recent transphobic talking points poorly regurgitated into a comic is honestly the biggest ick factor for me with regards to that Bloodshot comic This isn’t “classic” transphobia, it’s the product of modern, intentionally conditioned transphobia. This is the fetid fruit of the last 10 years
