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Mr. Tyler Crook @mrtylercrook.bsky.social · 1h

@ifyoucantwell.bsky.social and I just got another starred review for Out Of Alcatraz! It's really amazing to see how much this story has resonated with people. The hardcover comes out next week (Oct. 21, 2025)!!

(warning: review has minor spoilers)

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Out of Alcatraz by Christopher Cantwell

Superb hardboiled storytelling and killer mid-century design power this noir from Eisner nominees Cantwell (Plastic Man No More)...

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Blake's Buzz @blakesbuzz.bsky.social · 8m

In space... no one can hear you scream about your #kickstarter campaign.

But I'll listen.

Come nerd out with Frank Martin, Gerald von Stoddard and Dave Fowler to talk sci-fi, indie comics, and the platform that keeps so many of us occupied: Kickstarter!

9PM ET.

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Love, Death, and Surviving Kickstarter

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Blake's Buzz @blakesbuzz.bsky.social · 2h

You should check out this show I edit and produce.

PRANA @pranadms.bsky.social · 2h

🎧 It's a New Comic Industry Insiders Live RECAST!

Chip Zdarsky joins us to talk about ending ZCN, and Atom! Freeman dishes on the launch of COMICS! The Magazine.

If you’ve been curious about C!TM, this episode has all the greasy details.

Listen now on your favorite podcast app.

#comics

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Blake's Buzz @blakesbuzz.bsky.social · 8h

I think about doing this all the time, but doing shows solo is too much work, and I could never find co-hosts who were into it.

Blake's Buzz @blakesbuzz.bsky.social · 11h

You know what would be funny? If you slit the tires on ICE vehicles while they were wrestling with American citizens in the streets.

Blake's Buzz @blakesbuzz.bsky.social · 4d

If you do good work or have a good product, you do not need to use spam messaging as a marketing tactic. It does not move the needle. It does ostracize you from whatever community you’re trying to be a part of.

Blake's Buzz @blakesbuzz.bsky.social · 4d

Check your email!

PRANA @pranadms.bsky.social · 4d

The Prana Bullet is LIVE, just in time for an epic weekend at NYCC, with updates to keep you in the know while the con floor buzzes.

Check your inboxes, dive in, and if you’re not subscribed yet, now is the time!

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Will Allred @wallred.bsky.social · 5d

We’re closing in on 60% funded, and there’s still plenty of time left on the clock!
Cthulhu’s creeping through the pages, Hank & Hector are in over their heads, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with your support.
Join up and help push us to the next milestone!
👉 www.kickstarter.com/projects/wal...

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Blake's Buzz @blakesbuzz.bsky.social · 5d

The squid people look so cool!

Blake's Buzz @blakesbuzz.bsky.social · 6d

Time to tune in!

PRANA @pranadms.bsky.social · 6d

It's a new Comic Industry Insiders episode! 🎙️

The Hidden World of the Comic Book Industry dives into how comics are made: from script to shelf.

It’s a journey every fan, retailer, and creator should know about.

🎧 Available now on all your favorite podcast apps or on YouTube!

youtu.be/F4MYCRKt5hQ

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Blake's Buzz @blakesbuzz.bsky.social · 6d

Check it out!

PRANA @pranadms.bsky.social · 6d

New Comic Industry Insiders Live Recast is up! 🎙️

Chris Tung from Raremarq drops in to talk about selling original art, running auctions outside eBay, and helping retailers create weekly excitement beyond New Comic Book Day.

🎧 Available now on all your favorite podcast apps!

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Blake's Buzz @blakesbuzz.bsky.social · 7d

If music makes you happy, helps you push through work or push through an emotional obstacle, it’s good music.

Same with books. Same with comics. This is what art is: wholly subjective and intrapersonal.

Be weary of people telling you what good art is or isn’t.

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Blake's Buzz @blakesbuzz.bsky.social · 7d

That image pierces the soul. You gotta check out the ruckus Cthulhu brings to Crossover Division on #kickstarter

Will Allred @wallred.bsky.social · 8d

The crossover you’ve been waiting for! The monster you’ve always feared!

Cthulhu rises in Crossover Division #7! The campaign is live NOW. Don’t miss it.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/wal...

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Blake's Buzz @blakesbuzz.bsky.social · 7d

a man is sitting at a diner table with a menu in the background

ALT: a man is sitting at a diner table with a menu in the background

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Blake's Buzz @blakesbuzz.bsky.social · 7d

Going live here in about 90 minutes with these amazing, phenomenal, luxurious human beings who make great #comics

@philthepage.bsky.social @christofbogacs.bsky.social and @davidhazan.bsky.social

www.youtube.com/live/uONlMWK...

Space Madness - A REQUIEM Launch Party

BUZZ BUZZ BABY! We’re diving headfirst into SPACE MADNESS tonight on Blake’s Buzz LIVE and kicking off the new campaign for REQUIEM’s newest Kickstarter launch. We’re joined by returning alums David ...

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Blake's Buzz @blakesbuzz.bsky.social · 7d

Love more.
Hate less.
Read COMICS! The Magazine!

COMICS! The Magazine @comicsthemagazine.bsky.social · 8d

Prepare yourself! The world’s greatest comics’ greatest magazine about comics is here!

Read Comics! The Magazine today!

#comics

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Blake's Buzz @blakesbuzz.bsky.social · 8d

LET'S GO, BAYBEE!

PRANA @pranadms.bsky.social · 8d

If you dig #comics you're gonna dig the DINOSAUR-SIZED announcements we're dropping at 2PM EST LIVE.

Tune in.

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The DEATH of Zdarsky Comic News

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Blake's Buzz @blakesbuzz.bsky.social · 8d

PS my old boss scared me into deleting all my social media months ago, and I couldn’t get my BlueSky account recovered.

I didn’t unfollow you, comics friends.

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Christof Bogacs @christofbogacs.bsky.social · 8d

Cannot wait for this!

Blake's Buzz @blakesbuzz.bsky.social · 8d

I haven't done a #kickstarter launch party in a hot minute... Hope @davidhazan.bsky.social @christofbogacs.bsky.social and @philthepage.bsky.social cut me some slack.

Oh yeah, tune in!

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Space Madness - A REQUIEM Launch Party

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Blake's Buzz @blakesbuzz.bsky.social · 8d

I haven't done a #kickstarter launch party in a hot minute... Hope @davidhazan.bsky.social @christofbogacs.bsky.social and @philthepage.bsky.social cut me some slack.

Oh yeah, tune in!

youtube.com/live/uONlMWK...

Space Madness - A REQUIEM Launch Party

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Blake's Buzz @blakesbuzz.bsky.social · 9d

So stoked.

PRANA @pranadms.bsky.social · 9d

We've been working VERY hard on some VERY cool things behind the scenes.

Guess what? Tomorrow, we're talking about them. You should tune in. 2PM EST.

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The DEATH of Zdarsky Comic News

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Blake's Buzz @blakesbuzz.bsky.social · 9d

She's out! Real hero shit.

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Blake's Buzz @blakesbuzz.bsky.social · 10d

This booth gets BIGGER and BRIGHTER every time I see it!

Go snag some epic indie comics!

Ryan B @djarby.bsky.social · 10d

All set up at @wickedcomiccon.bsky.social ! Swing by the seaport if you’re in Boston today!

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Blake's Buzz @blakesbuzz.bsky.social · 11d

Bazterrica has a fascinating way of sprinkling hope and inspiration into a sometimes nauseatingly terrifying read.

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PRANA @pranadms.bsky.social · 11d

NYCC next week. Baltimore the week after.
Prana has BIG things planned for both, and the only way to keep track of all the announcements in one place is to subscribe to The Prana Bullet!

You won’t believe what’s coming next.

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