Okay, so as a confused Brit here, what's the deal with Mitch McConnell? If he is dead, or brain dead, or unable to fulfill his term, and this is a cover-up, who's covering up and who gains from it? Dems? Republicans? Genuinely curious.

I agree with this, but the problem isn't they're forgotten. They're not. Every writer pitches these as they're told "don't pitch the main guys we know those" and so ALL of these are pitched repeatedly. DC just don't care enough.

Cheryl Lynn Eaton@cheryllynneaton.bsky.social · 2w ago

DC has a ton of solid but forgotten B-list characters. Characters that have potential outside of comics. And yes, that's where a lot of characters from marginalized groups are hitting a glass ceiling, but even characters like Animal Man can be slotted here.

So... it's just hit The Bookseller - I have a new cozy series called The Moriarty & Co Mysteries, that'll be published by Simon & Schuster's new imprint, Simon Streams - and hitting Amazon / bookstores later this year. 🙂 www.thebookseller.com/news/simon-s...

Simon & Schuster UK and International launches digital-focused imprint

Simon & Schuster has launched Simon Stream, a new digitally-focused imprint with an open submissions portal for aspiring authors.

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It's really weird. For the last 10 years, I've not been going to San Diego for Comic Con, mainly because it usually conflicts with the London Film and Comic Con, which I've been organizing. However, this year, with no Comic Con in London, I could have gone - but I'm not going to be there. 🧵

I've had a couple of people ask if I'll be attending this year's #SDCC, as this year's #LFCC, which usually competes, has been canceled. I'm not, but I do intend to be there next year. I'm currently busy with something that's being announced on Monday. Oooh! Vagueposting!

as much as I always got on with CB when I worked for Marvel, Stephen Wacker was one of the few people who went to bat for me on my Spider-Man stories. I am more than happy to see him succeeding, and no, that isn't me looking to pitch him anytime soon! www.marvel.com/articles/com...

Marvel Comics Names Stephen Wacker as New Editor-in-Chief

The accomplished comics editor returns to Marvel, as outgoing EIC C.B. Cebulski announces his plans for new Marvel APAC role.

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New blog: #MarcDane returns next month in the 10th Anniversary Special Edition of my internationally bestselling action thriller NOMAD - featuring the brand new prequel story "SAND STORM"! Read more at the link: jswallow.com/nomad-10th-a...

My goodness, Paddy O'Connell comes across as a proper prick here. From the start calling Count Binface by the wrong name — ‘Bin’ — twice when asked not to. And then trying some sort of weird gotcha exposé on him mid interview. #newsnight

In Binface We Trust #Farage #CountBinface #Clacton

George Monbiot@georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 4w ago

Farage thought he was being clever, pushing the "People of Clacton vs the Establishment" button without realising: 1. As a multi-millionaire with many houses, he *is* the establishment. 2. He's now put himself into a situation where he's going up against Count Binface & Lozza Fox, and could lose.

What we need now is one of the TV stations to host a debate, Farage to refuse to attend and @countbinface.bsky.social to empty chair him.

We can today announced a new partnership with Fibrely who become the club’s new front-of-shirt partner. The broadband and mobile provider’s brand will take pride of place alongside Wednesday’s iconic new crest and Umbro’s famed double diamond.

I first found David's work in Savage Avengers and absolutely loved it. His Spencer and Locke is also utterly genius, so this was an absolute no-brainer. I've pledged. Why haven't you?

David Pepose - Comic Book Writer@peposed.bsky.social · 3mo ago

What if Mad Max took place in The Wizard of Oz? Find out in THE O.Z., returning to Kickstarter this June from me and artist Ruben Rojas! Sign up for our prelaunch page NOW — we'll have print and digital catchup tiers for all three issues of our Ringo Award-winning comic! tinyurl.com/TheOZComic

For the late crowd, ICYMI, here's the cover to my horror novella

Neil Kleid@neilkleid.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Hey! Here’s the cover for “Return to the Motherfreaking Fun Factory,” my upcoming original horror novella! It’s out in October from our pals at @blackstonepub.bsky.social ! Pitched as “Charlie & The Chocolate Factory meets IT”, you can preorder it here: www.blackstonepublishing.com/products/boo...

For those emailing, yes, it was announced at the Herne's Arrow Robin of Sherwood convention this weekend past that I am returning to the world of RoS as part of a new series of continuing canon novels, set ten years after the finale, based on stories that were discussed with Kip Carpenter. 1/2

BREAKING: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage bought a £1.4 million property in cash shortly after receiving a £5m personal gift from billionaire donor Christopher Harborne, according to property records seen by Sky News.

Streeting is the worst possible choice at the worse possible time. Also... I'd be curious to see if Al Carns throws his hat into the ring.

flyingrodent@flyingrodent.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Beautiful TL synergy

However you dice it, it’s been a great night for Thai-based cryptocurrency billionaires & Vladimir Putin - who, incredibly, is currently getting more good news from the UK than Ukraine.

Big day tomorrow... 🥂

THIS. THIS. ABSO-F*****G-LUTELY THIS. I became a 300% better comic writer the day I lettered a comic. You realise how much you screwed EVERYTHING up and you learn. Since then I've lettered 90% of my creator owned comics.

🇦🇷 Taylor Esposito, multi award winning pro letterer & educator@tayloresposito.bsky.social · 3mo ago

This just reminded me that one of the best bits of advice (and frankly, I think it should be required) is that editors and writers should take a lettering class, & maybe even letter their own work in that class. I think seeing the issues will create more understanding and empathy to the situations.

In December I sent out a newsletter that said "2026 is going to be an insane year." This month I've had two completely unexpected calls that have utterly changed my game plan for 2026 - for the better. 2020: I bet on myself. 2026: it's massively paying off. Why aren't YOU betting on YOURSELF?

I did a little talky talk with @joelmeadows.bsky.social

Joel Meadows@joelmeadows.bsky.social · 6mo ago

coming in just ten days' time now tripwiremagazine.co.uk/headlines/to... @mrtonylee.bsky.social

In 2021, my accountant suggested that I should put money into gold, as it'd go up more than ISAs etc. At the time it was about $1800 an oz. A "financial expert" friend said they were talking BS. I ignored them. Today gold broke $5k an oz. And, I believe by EOY it'll be $10k. It's not too late.

Well this is a nice way to end the year - right now, HIS DEAD MAN'S HAND is 12 in the Amazon "British Detectives" charts, and apparently is a Richard Osman sandwich! mybook.to/hisdeadmanshand

Tuesday Tip 12/30

I’m torn between “The Spy Who Hugged Me” and “Lawnraker” What say you, @heavyspoilers.bsky.social?

Pete Woods@thatpetewoods.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Make a Bond film casual Unipussy

And Tiny Tim, who did NOT die, was working as a waitress in a cocktail bar, when I met you.

Chuck Wendig@chuckwendig.bsky.social · 7mo ago

And Tiny Tim, who did NOT die, where the shadows lie, One Tim to rule them all, One Tim to find them, One Tim to bring them all, and in the darkness, bind them.

Don’t forget to preorder Medieval #3 for the holidays!

Neil Kleid@neilkleid.bsky.social · 8mo ago

And you can preorder MEDIEVAL #3, out on Jan. 13, 2026 (that's next year—the future!) from me, @alexcormack.bsky.social @sarahstarlitt.bsky.social + Comixology. There's gonna be a royal throwdown! 🔗 PREORDER: bit.ly/4iU3VLH ⬇️ Download the Kindle app... 📖 ...read the comic when it comes out!

Buy it!!! It has everything I did!!!

Melvin Peña @melvinpena.bsky.social · 8mo ago

comic fans! @humblebundle.com just re-upped their #doctorwho comics giant bundle. this is just about *everything* IDW and titan have done, drm-free. only new stuff this time is @danslott.bsky.social's brilliant "once upon a time lord" and the "doom's day" tie in www.humblebundle.com/books/doctor...

mr president sir theres a story coming about how you intervened to help a sex criminal. no sir, not that sex criminal you helped….no not that one either…sir, please stop guessing sex criminals that you helped. ill give you a hint sir, hes a trafficker. no sir, not that trafficker a different one

Chris Morran@themorrancave.bsky.social · 9mo ago

NEW: When Andrew Tate landed in the US, Customs & Border Protection seized his electronic devices. But @propublica.org found that a White House official told DHS to return the devices, emphasizing that the request came from the White House. By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro