Chiara Mestieri

@mestierious.bsky.social

Eisner-nominated editor @2000ad.bsky.social, Rebellion // writer, horror enthusiast, & living embodiment of the “ha ha ha… yes!” sickos meme previously: editorial assistant for Ram V, horror fiction editor at Solaris

My update on this is that while Flanagan cannot help landing the plane at Cornball Central every time, I enjoyed this one far more than most of his work (HUSH stays undefeated); in its best moments it’s a very compelling reframing of the vampire and of Catholic iconography. Hamish Linklater MVP.

Chiara Mestieri@mestierious.bsky.social · 2w ago

A PSA for all my guys and ghouls and everyone who recommended this to me 1000 times, and most importantly for my fellow former Catholics… I have… finally… started watching Midnight Mass

It's just weird isn't it when the British Museum is running a sold-out exhibition, when The Odyssey reports $1billion at the box office, when the V&A has just opened the most innovative and accessible museum model in Europe....and this is what our minister for research comes out with.

Margot Finn@eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 2w ago

A cheery message from the new minister responsible for research funding for the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences (and the subjects that the majority of UK taught undergraduate and Masters students study).

if you’re travelling a couple of days after a major air traffic control “glitch” and airports tell you they’ve “mostly resumed normal service” they are lying to you. Prepare for war.

"An absolutely searing piece of social commentary about how some young men are conducting themselves... these days. It’s edgy (in a smart way), disturbing, and relentlessly transgressive." HELLRAISER RESURRECTIONS: THE ONANISTIC RITUAL makes the top comics to buy for the week!

Comicsbeat@comicsbeat.bsky.social · 2w ago

Top Comics to Buy for September 9, 2026: Horror season starts NOW, and more This week's Top Comics to Buy for September 9 is a great reminder that it's after Labor Day and that means it's now Spooky Season.

Scream! 2026 is looking excellent, guys. It is looking DELICIOUS. Just saying. My totally unbiased opinion is that you should pre-order it now so that you can welcome 48 pages of beautiful and terrifying storytelling into your life this coming October. Where, you ask? shop.2000ad.com/catalogue/RC...

2000 AD Shop : Scream! Halloween Special 2026

2000 AD is Britain's cult sci-fi comic, and has been at the cutting edge of contemporary pop culture since 1977. It's a multi-award winning cocktail of explosive sci-fi and fantasy, infused with a mea...

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You can create high quality art and stories and still be a decent person, honest! Creativity doesn't require you to be a creeper, a degenerate, a bigot, or a maniac. Success is not a permission switch to unlock your ultimate shithead persona.

Some fantastic and poignant craft chat veiled in the same untethered group female energy that one usually only gets in movies directed by Russ Meyer. This was a delight.

2000 AD Comics@2000ad.bsky.social · 3w ago

In Orbit THIS Wednesday! It's the 2000 AD CHILL-Cast, as @molcher.bsky.social & @cuntersthompson.bsky.social are joined by @zoewithasword.bsky.social & @comixbychloe.bsky.social to talk about the return of Scream this October! WATCH/LISTEN NOW 2000ad.com/news/new-scr...

in OErbit this Wednesday! Horror fans, come through for a blast of a chat and a glimpse at the upcoming Scream! special - plus more assorted horrors, like @zoewithasword.bsky.social's 4DX experience of watching The Strangers and an insight into @comixbychloe.bsky.social's process

2000 AD Comics@2000ad.bsky.social · 3w ago

In Orbit THIS Wednesday! It's the 2000 AD CHILL-Cast, as @molcher.bsky.social & @cuntersthompson.bsky.social are joined by @zoewithasword.bsky.social & @comixbychloe.bsky.social to talk about the return of Scream this October! WATCH/LISTEN NOW 2000ad.com/news/new-scr...

Following the news that the company that printed 2000 AD and the Judge Dredd Megazine has entered administration, our droids have worked tirelessly to find alternative printing facilities and maintain the flow of Thrill-power 🧵

Following the news that the company that printed 2000 AD and the Judge Dredd Megazine has entered administration, our droids have worked tirelessly to find alternative printing facilities and maintain the flow of Thrill-power.
 
Rebellion is delighted to announce that there will be no delay with newsstand editions of 2000 AD and the Judge Dredd Megazine – those sold through newsagents and comic book stores. 2000 AD #2498 will be on shelves this week and future issues will be released as scheduled.
 
We are still working to ensure that our loyal 2000 AD subscribers get their issues and there may be some delays with copies arriving by post, but we are doing everything possible to minimise any disruption. Digital subscriptions will not be affected by any delays.
 
We thank everyone for their patience and messages of support over what has been a very difficult few days.