If you're having a tough day, I highly recommend giving your brain a break with the @explore.org livestream of Sea Lion Beach in British Columbia, where you will currently see piled-up sea lions in a snoozy cuddle puddle www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uoo...

If you haven't reserved your VAMPYRATES! #3 copy from your LCS, do it this #NCBD! FOC is this Monday, 8/10

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We have an EXCLUSIVE preview of VAMPYRATES! #3, from @fredvanlente.bsky.social, @lukapiz.bsky.social, @longtalljodie.com, & @adamguzowski.bsky.social, on sale Wed., Sept. 16, 2026, from @boom-studios.com! Final order cutoff for the comic is Mon., Aug. 10, 2026! www.freaksugar.com/exclusive-pr...

We have an EXCLUSIVE preview of VAMPYRATES! #3, from @fredvanlente.bsky.social, @lukapiz.bsky.social, @longtalljodie.com, & @adamguzowski.bsky.social, on sale Wed., Sept. 16, 2026, from @boom-studios.com! Final order cutoff for the comic is Mon., Aug. 10, 2026! www.freaksugar.com/exclusive-pr...

Exclusive Preview: VAMPYRATES! #3 | Freaksugar

Issue #1 of BOOM! Studios Vampyrates! from the creative team of writer Fred Van Lente, artist Luca Pizzari, colorist Adam Guzowski, and letterer Jodie Troutman took a unique concept–mixing the horror ...

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I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: DHWU Wants Senior Editors in the Bargaining Unit!. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/dh...

DHWU Wants Senior Editors in the Bargaining Unit!

Since the Voluntary Recognition Agreement was signed, Dark Horse Workers United has been working in good faith with Dark Horse Comics to take the next steps toward contract negotiations—but that good ...

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oh hell here we go

Gizmodo@gizmodo.com · 2d ago

Ancient Life Discovered in Antarctica's 'Blood Falls' May Finally Reveal Its Origins

I just backed His Name was Harvey Pekar on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/735...

His Name was Harvey Pekar

Saving the legacy of Harvey Pekar:Urgent mission to rescue four full storage units of American Splendor history before its lost forever

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www.brokenfrontier.com/a1-deadline-... Missed this because I've been on holiday, but we spoke to @andywpoliver.bsky.social at @brokenfrontier.bsky.social about A1Deadline, our stories' origins with Broken Frontier & what Deadline means to us. cc @deevelliott.bsky.social @completelycathy.bsky.social

"Without 'A1' and 'Deadline', We Might Be in an Entirely Different Place in Comics" - Alison Sampson, Dave Elliott, Fred Van Lente and Cathy Kwan on the Return of Two Legendary Publications in 'A1 Dea...

Bringing together two legendary comics titles from the late 20th century in one package, A1 Deadline is an anthology that both builds on the past and looks to the future....

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We are seeing an increased ICE presence in NYC - making it imperative that NYers KNOW YOUR RIGHTS. I wrote a comic with @mayor.nyc.gov @nycimmigrants.bsky.social @davidhahn.bsky.social @elllewrightart.bsky.social @tayloresposito.bsky.social to do that! DOWNLOAD: www.weteachnyc.org/resources/co...

Many thanks to the @ringoawards.bsky.social for recognizing GAMEMASTERS: THE COMIC BOOK HISTORY OF RPGs by @tomfowler.bsky.social & me in the Best Original Graphic Novel category! That is a stacked category! Voting info below:

Ringo Awards@ringoawards.bsky.social · last wk.

Announcing the 2026 Ringo Awards Final Ballot Full details: conta.cc/4fKy28u #ringoawards #ringoawards2025 #baltimorecomiccon

The final files for ACTION PHILOSOPHERS: MODERNITY BITES have been delivered! All of three of us - @fredvanlente.bsky.social, @ryandunlavey.bsky.social and especially @adamguzowski.bsky.social - worked our asses off on it! Full post-game write-up soon.

Many thanks to the @ringoawards.bsky.social for recognizing GAMEMASTERS: THE COMIC BOOK HISTORY OF RPGs by @tomfowler.bsky.social & me in the Best Original Graphic Novel category! That is a stacked category! Voting info below:

Ringo Awards@ringoawards.bsky.social · last wk.

Announcing the 2026 Ringo Awards Final Ballot Full details: conta.cc/4fKy28u #ringoawards #ringoawards2025 #baltimorecomiccon

Helen of Troy launched a thousand ships Odyssey of Nolan has launched a thousand Bad Takes (and counting)

London Review of Books@lrb.co.uk · last wk.

‘Nolan has read at least the first line of my translation of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘖𝘥𝘺𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘺 into iambic pentameter. In one interview, he cited my version of it: “Tell me about a complicated man.” But I would be ashamed to have written any part of this script.’ New, by Emily Wilson www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...

Helen of Troy launched a thousand ships Odyssey of Nolan has launched a thousand Bad Takes (and counting)

London Review of Books@lrb.co.uk · last wk.

‘Nolan has read at least the first line of my translation of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘖𝘥𝘺𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘺 into iambic pentameter. In one interview, he cited my version of it: “Tell me about a complicated man.” But I would be ashamed to have written any part of this script.’ New, by Emily Wilson www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...

Vampyrates by @fredvanlente.bsky.social is Very Good!

Ronan The Accuser@ronantheaccuser.bsky.social · 2w ago

A few comic pick-ups. Featuring Absolute Dungeon Crawler Carl. 🤣 #ComicsSky #ComicSky #NCBD #DungeonCrawlerCarl #BookSky

Thank you so much to Kelly Sue for sharing her craft book recs at this morning’s panel. I would add Making Comics Like the Pros by @fredvanlente.bsky.social to the list too.

Kelly Sue DeConnick@kellysue.bsky.social · 2w ago

Some of these are notes that won’t make sense to anyone but me, but the book recs are there!

Thanks to Menachem and everyone who came out for our awesome @escapepodcomics.bsky.social signing! @ryandunlavey.bsky.social and I had a blast.

Escape Pod Comics@escapepodcomics.bsky.social · 2w ago

We're ready for @ryandunlavey.bsky.social and @fredvanlente.bsky.social ! Who coming out?

LONG ISLAND! come see @ryandunlavey.bsky.social and me and @ryandunlavey.bsky.social at @escapepodcomics.bsky.social 4pm tomorrow!

Escape Pod Comics@escapepodcomics.bsky.social · 3w ago

Loads and loads of events coming up so what better way to remind everyone than with a crudely drawn comic! @fredvanlente.bsky.social & @ryandunlavey.bsky.social on Sunday! Sales! @btsofficialtweets.bsky.social ! @ericafails.bsky.social ! I'm sorry I can't draw but not that sorry!

LONG ISLAND! come see @ryandunlavey.bsky.social and me and @ryandunlavey.bsky.social at @escapepodcomics.bsky.social 4pm tomorrow!

Escape Pod Comics@escapepodcomics.bsky.social · 3w ago

Loads and loads of events coming up so what better way to remind everyone than with a crudely drawn comic! @fredvanlente.bsky.social & @ryandunlavey.bsky.social on Sunday! Sales! @btsofficialtweets.bsky.social ! @ericafails.bsky.social ! I'm sorry I can't draw but not that sorry!

LONDON! Go see @alisonsampson.bsky.social at @goshcomics.bsky.social today!!

Alison Sampson is working@alisonsampson.bsky.social · 3w ago

Going to go and sign A1 Deadline at @goshcomics.bsky.social at 1pm today. It reprints one of my first comics- The Beard, written by @fredvanlente.bsky.social . And wow... Yes I've not been on the tube in a bit but it's quite hot out there. Gosh has air con and books. You know you want it.

High bar

Patrick Klepek@patrickklepek.bsky.social · 3w ago

Do you remember what *your* first R-rated movie was? I finally asked my mom (I couldn't remember), and she told me it was The Lost Boys when I was roughly the same age as my daughter (about 9). The movie traumatized her more than it did me, apparently

Friends in NYC, a friend's relative has gone missing. Last seen in East Flatbush, as I understand it. Could you share this? It's important. ❤️

THIS SUNDAY @fredvanlente.bsky.social and I will be doing a signing at this store, one of my favorite comic shops on the planet! Come get some cool comix and check out Zeke's hard work in person! It's going to be fun and it all kicks off July 19 at 4pm! www.escapepodcomics.com

Escape Pod Comics@escapepodcomics.bsky.social · 3w ago

New video tomorrow! @gwillow.me's good friend, Zeke, rearranges some shelves! youtu.be/jCDRm8xv-pg?...

I moved to NYC with @ryandunlavey.bsky.social & pals to break into comics because in 1995 this was where the industry was. Now, DC & Marvel are gone, along with many others--Valiant and a half-dozen more I could name. But I'm still here. Nothing personal, Pittsburgh, I'm staying

This week's comic pick is "Vampyrates" by @fredvanlente.bsky.social, @lukapiz.bsky.social, & Adam Guzowski by @boom-studios.com. Thumbs up for story, art, & coloring. www.youtube.com/live/lTN0nk6... #comicbookschool #vampyrates @mikefasolo.bsky.social @deannadestito.bsky.social

Thanks to Izzy for letting me Enter the Izzyverse to talk VAMPYRATES! and my other projects last week at Pelham Comics & Collectibles: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QIC...

Fred Van Lente Discusses 20 Years in Comics: Vampyrates!, King Kirby & More

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Sell your book in five words "Real philosophy. Fake jokes. FRED." www.actionphilosophers.com

E M Will@elainemwill.bsky.social · 3w ago

Sell your book in five words "Rock band fights depression demons"

Thanks to Izzy for letting me Enter the Izzyverse to talk VAMPYRATES! and my other projects last week at Pelham Comics & Collectibles: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QIC...

Fred Van Lente Discusses 20 Years in Comics: Vampyrates!, King Kirby & More

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Your friendly reminder that the FOC for VAMPYRATES! #2 by @lukapiz.bsky.social @adamguzowski.bsky.social @longtalljodie.com @boom-studios.com & YT is *THIS MONDAY* July 13th! Preview below! Don't miss the boat (pun intended)

BOOM! Studios@boom-studios.com · 4w ago

Bad news: the Captain of Nira’s escape vessel may want her dead too… Here’s your first look at 𝗩𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗬𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦! 𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗘 𝟮 from writer @fredvanlente.bsky.social and artist @lukapiz.bsky.social! Final pre-order cutoffs are MONDAY, JULY 13TH—available Wednesday, 8/19! www.freaksugar.com/exclusive-pr...