James Portis | JPenumbra
@jpenumbra.bsky.social
he/him, ✊🏾, 🏳️🌈, Comics & Gaming Enthusiast Freelance Journalist, Variety Streamer, Podcaster: @comicsunmasked.bsky.social Contributor to @comicsbeat.bsky.social Creator ✉️: jpenumbra3@gmail.com Journalism ✉️: jportisthethird@gmail.com
SDCC ’26: Watch the trailer for Bill Sienkiewicz documentary THAT POLISH GUY ComicBookPros released the first trailer for Bill Sienkiewicz documentary That Polish Guy at San Diego Comic-Con.
SDCC ’26: Watch the trailer for Bill Sienkiewicz documentary THAT POLISH GUY
ComicBookPros released the first trailer for Bill Sienkiewicz documentary That Polish Guy at San Diego Comic-Con.
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And that’s 3! I’m so hyped for @moellennial.bsky.social to bring it all with my man John Henry!
Comicsbeat@comicsbeat.bsky.social · 2w agoSDCC ’26: Morgan Hampton to write new STEEL ongoing At SDCC, DC announced that Morgan Hampton will write a new Steel ongoing, joining Static and Vixen to give DC three Black-led ongoing titles.
That’s all I gotta say about today. Believe what you want to believe.
This means so much to me. I’m so thankful for @stephwilliams.bsky.social , @kharyrandolph.bsky.social , @yayforzig.bsky.social , and @diegoolortegui.bsky.social being able to make this happen.
Comicsbeat@comicsbeat.bsky.social · 2w agoSDCC ’26: DC unveils first-ever VIXEN ongoing & STATIC return DC announced Vixen's first-ever ongoing series and Static's return at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, marking a major moment for Black superheroes.
SDCC ’26: BATMAN – CAPED CRUSADER gets Amazon Luna-exclusive companion game At San Diego Comic-Con, Amazon announced Batman: Caped Crusader - Chronicles, a video game companion to the animated series.
SDCC ’26: BATMAN – CAPED CRUSADER gets Amazon Luna-exclusive companion game
At San Diego Comic-Con, Amazon announced Batman: Caped Crusader - Chronicles, a video game companion to the animated series.
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SDCC ’26: DC Reveals Limited Edition Superman Experience Comic for Convention Attendees DC reveals the limited edition Superman Experience #1 comic for SDCC '26 attendees in celebration of the new addition to the WB Studio Tour.
SDCC ’26: DC Reveals Limited Edition Superman Experience Comic for Convention Attendees
DC reveals the limited edition Superman Experience #1 comic for SDCC '26 attendees in celebration of the new addition to the WB Studio Tour.
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SDCC ‘26: Jim Lee says physical comics still matter as DC celebrates a historic year At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, DC's Jim Lee passionately defended the importance of physical media in an increasingly digital age.
SDCC ‘26: Jim Lee says physical comics still matter as DC celebrates a historic year
At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, DC's Jim Lee passionately defended the importance of physical media in an increasingly digital age.
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SDCC ’26: Mad Cave unveils Victoria Jaguar, the Next Chapter of the Underworld Universe Mad Cave Studios expands its Underworld Universe with Victoria Jaguar, a new five-issue supernatural horror series by Mark London and Marco Rudy.
SDCC ’26: Mad Cave unveils Victoria Jaguar, the Next Chapter of the Underworld Universe
Mad Cave Studios expands its Underworld Universe with Victoria Jaguar, a new five-issue supernatural horror series by Mark London and Marco Rudy.
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There's no way the winners got leaked...did they? Holy crap this is insane.
Blac Youngsta's Confused "How?"
ALT: Blac Youngsta's Confused "How?"
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SDCC '26: Eisners So Black - 19 Black creators were nominated for Eisner's this year, and it provides a chance to look at this moment through a global and historical lens
SDCC ’26: Eisners So Black
19 Black creators were nominated for Eisners this year, which provides a chance to look at this moment through a global and historical lens.
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New office, new Wacker: Looking at Marvel's Big Changes: Yet another day of change for Marvel Comics, and here's some background and speculation on their move and new editor in chief
New office, new Wacker: Looking at Marvel’s Big Changes
Yet another day of change for Marvel Comics, and here's some background and speculation on their move and new editor in chief
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Unsolicited, impractical advice is gonna be my villain origin story.
Indie comic creators left in Limbo as Comix Wellspring suspends operations
Indie comic creators left in limbo as Comix Wellspring suspends operations
The popular printer for independent creators and publishers is temporarily suspending all operations.
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The newest episode of the Comics Unmasked Podcast is live! 10 years later after my first written interview and his first Marvel Comic, I sit back down with writer Rodney Barnes! Check it out on all podcast platforms! #marvel #imagecomics #rodneybarnes #horror
I've been a part of a huge filmmaking endeavor for about a year now, and the rollout to the announcement has begun! My continuing journey in comics and graphic novels started at Milestone Comics in 1993, and it's fitting that I'm holding THE SHADOW CABINET, the Milestone book I wrote in my hands.
Yall ain’t ready! Check out my latest article for @comicsbeat.bsky.social talking about the reveal of Ink Alliance!
Comicsbeat@comicsbeat.bsky.social · last mo.Black-owned comic shop collective Ink Alliance debuts with exclusive TITANS #38 Static variant: A new national alliance of Black-owned comic book retailers is launching with a limited edition Sanford Greene variant cover
Did a talk about all things Buffy and Angel with Blerd Without Fear! FOC is June 29th! Don't wait -- call your shops! 🖤🖤 www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt80...
Kelly Thompson Teases Buffyverse is Back & Better Than Ever
YouTube video by Blerd Without Fear!
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In 4 weeks, SAN DIEGO COMIC CON begins again! 2 years ago, I had the honor of receiving the Inkpot Award for lifetime achievement in comics. My Career Spotlight Panel was moderated by @explodingarrow.bsky.social with one of my mentors as a special guest: Milestone Comics' Co-Founder Denys Cowan.
Joseph Illidge Career Spotlight working on DC Comics BATMAN, Milestone, and Todd McFarlane's SPAWN!!
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We all knew it was coming, but it doesnt hurt any less. This studio will never be the same. The staff shouldn’t be cut. The leadership should be cut. But that’s never how that works is it? Golden parachutes & the underlings lose. Thank you to the devs for all that you did for us
Will Smith Shake Head
ALT: Will Smith Shake Head
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This was something that should have been said a long time ago, but now that another creator has been overlooked, I've brought this to everyone's attention. Hopefully this can be the start of change in comics journalism.
Comicsbeat@comicsbeat.bsky.social · last mo.The Unconscious Bias That Fails Black Creators: Stephanie Williams made Eisner history, but many comic journalism outlets missed it. This article looks at the unconscious bias behind this failure.
The latest NOIR IS THE NEW BLACK Team Interview with yours truly, @chriscross.bsky.social @gregburnham.bsky.social and @quinnmcgowanart.bsky.social with @jpenumbra.bsky.social and COMICS UNMASKED's 50th Episode! www.youtube.com/watch?v=11XV...
If you let us cook w/ Eisner Nominated Noir is the New Black | Comics Unmasked Issue 50
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I just backed PSION #2: A Southern Gothic Thriller (48 Pages, Full Color) on Kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/cri...
PSION #2: A Southern Gothic Thriller (48 Pages, Full Color)
Caught in the crossfire of a conspiracy, a young detective is forced to rely on the person who made him a target.
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This was a fun one. Unfiltered but respectful discussion about the issues with the comics industry. Thank you @vigilantevibes.bsky.social for having me on.
Megan from Vigilante Vibes Podcast@vigilantevibes.bsky.social · 3mo agoIn my newest episode, @jpenumbra.bsky.social joins Vigilante Vibes to discuss the DCsoWhite movement, which sheds a light on the lack of Black representation in DC Comics, but also what's going on with the comic book industry as a whole! youtu.be/OoqURPcoljI?...
Today is 1,180 days since DC Comics published an ongoing solo series starring a Black superhero in mainline continuity. May 28th will be day 1,200. If DC doesn’t announce the next one, Phase 2 of #DCSoWhite begins. Respectfully, tell @dcoffical.bsky.social @ssnyder1835.bsky.social to stop the clock
