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Sally Cantirino @sallycantirino.bsky.social · 8h

Thanks Ken!!!

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The Ken in Yellow @kenlowery.bsky.social · 8h

Backed with extreme prejudice. Fans of LIGHTHOUSE AT THE END OF THE WORLD's gnarly cover should inquire within, because @sallycantirino.bsky.social has loaded this down with witchy woodblock-style art.

John Hambone McGuire @johnmcguirerpg.bsky.social · 1d

We are LIVE!!! Back Under the Shadow of the Noon-Day Witch, a 3PP for Sickest Witch on Kickstarter!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/joh...

Under the Shadow of the Noon-Day Witch

A Dark Folk Horror third-party adventure for Sickest Witch RPG.

www.kickstarter.com

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Erica Schultz-Opinions are my own @ericaschultz42.bsky.social · 14h

Safe travels to everyone going back home after New York con or on their way to Baltimore con. And if you are in Matawan New Jersey, or nearby, the incredible @gronbekk.bsky.social and I will be signing at @thegeekerynj.bsky.social tomorrow.

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John Hambone McGuire @johnmcguirerpg.bsky.social · 9h

Want to learn more about Under the Shadow of the Noon-Day Witch? Check out the video below. Expand for captions.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/joh...

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John Lees @johnlees.bsky.social · 15h

“Once she’s pushed over the edge, that’s what Orla Bard’s going to do, sooner or later... She’s going to go boom, and make a big mess.”

ORLA! #3, from me, @sallycantirino.bsky.social, @dearbhlala.bsky.social, @letteringbear.bsky.social & @madcavestudios.com, is out 22nd October, in ONE WEEK!

Quisch looks menacing as she wipes blood over the face of a nervous subordinate.

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Sally Cantirino @sallycantirino.bsky.social · 1d

Apologies to my husband who had to hear me yell "Peepaw stay over there I'm trying to kill you with the moon!!!" at my Switch tonight

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Sally Cantirino @sallycantirino.bsky.social · 1d

Me every time Melinoë has to fight Peepaw Chronos in Hades II:

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Kendra, regular version @kendrawcandraw.bsky.social · 2d

You can't logic your way out of being burnt out. Unless you're me. Who should be able to do it and it's a personal failing that I can't

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Sally Cantirino @sallycantirino.bsky.social · 1d

"Orla!"

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Sally Cantirino @sallycantirino.bsky.social · 1d

Real talk: I am feeling burnt out after like........several series in a row with little to no breaks, so I'm not looking for comics *interiors* for the first half of 2026, BUT I'm still up for interior spot illustrations for books/games, or a run of variant covers.

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Sally Cantirino @sallycantirino.bsky.social · 1d

Hey hello #portfolioday I will be available to do covers and illustrations starting in 2026! Looking for more TTRPG covers/interior illustrations, variant covers for comics and games, merch, etc.

sallycantirino.com

cover of Orla #3, Orla is in a light yellow Bridgeton style outfit and hair-do, holding on to Gwyn's hand (he's dressed like a sexy nurse). Jack o lanterns and a coffin shaped bookshelf in the background

Woodcut style art of the Headless Horseman meeting a woman in 1700s dress on a bridge at night

B&W with screen tone illustration of the Jersey Devil attacking cultists in the woods

The Hotel Exorcist cover- depicting a woman. with a guitar and a beehive hairdo next to a guy with a suitcase, country western nudie suit, and Elvis hair walking into a motel room that is glowing ectoplasm green. there's spooky skeleton faces in the shadows.

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John Lees @johnlees.bsky.social · 1d

Would any comics reviewers like to check out an advance review copy of ORLA! #3 ahead of its release next week? Reach out and let me know!

Art by @sallycantirino.bsky.social, colours by @dearbhlala.bsky.social.

Orla Bard, looking radiant, looks over her shoulder and flashes an angry glare.

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Justin Sirois of Severed Books / Games / Toys @justinsirois.bsky.social · 1d

Absolutely awesome project by some of my favorite creators. Live now: www.kickstarter.com/projects/joh...

@sallycantirino.bsky.social @johnmcguirerpg.bsky.social #sickestwitchrpg #osr #ttrpg #witch

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John Hambone McGuire @johnmcguirerpg.bsky.social · 2d

Tomorrow, at 10 am EST, we go live with Under the Shadow of the Noon-Day Witch, a 3PP adventure for Sickest Witch.

Here is a first look at the cover by @sallycantirino.bsky.social

www.kickstarter.com/projects/joh...

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John Lees @johnlees.bsky.social · 2d

Don’t you just hate when that happens?

ORLA! #3, from me, @sallycantirino.bsky.social, @dearbhlala.bsky.social, @letteringbear.bsky.social & @madcavestudios.com… coming 22nd October.

Orla Bard, looking radiant, struggles not to turn into The Ick as she lies in bed with Gwyn, her arm transforming, and later her back transforming as she sits on top of a confused Gwyn, covering his eyes. On both occasions, she's saying, "I feel sick!"

Orla says "I feel sick!" as she vibrates, Ick fangs emerging from her mouth, then says "I feel sick!" as Gwyn gives her a back massage, her feet turning into Ick form.

Orla's hand is transforming in the shower with Gwyn, as she says "RRRR I feel fucking SICK!" Then, while Gwyn enjoys a mouthful of cake, Orla looks thoughtful. Gwyn emerges to say "Sick?" and she responses with, "Hmmm, not yet, keep going."

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JD Boucher 💀 @jdboucher0.bsky.social · 6d

South Seattle! I will be tabling for the first time *solo* at the Treasure Your Chest event this Saturday at Midgard comics!

I'll have the first printed copies of Handful of Horrors written by *me* and with 🔥 art by @das-boog.bsky.social @sallycantirino.bsky.social and @markerslinger.bsky.social

Treasure Your Chest event with David Talaski Saturday October 11th at Midgard Comics in Federal Way, WA

The Cover of Handful of Horrors #1 with art by Sally Cantirino, Michael Plondaya, and Patrick Sinnott. It's designed in the style of old EC comics and has a plant-esque skull design, a cthulu-like creature with no eyes, and a nefarious looking DJ

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John Lees @johnlees.bsky.social · 6d

I had a great time joining @sallycantirino.bsky.social on the Fueled by Weird podcast with @cdisweird.bsky.social to talk all things ORLA! and the story behind the making of our comic. Give it a watch!

Chris Dailey @cdisweird.bsky.social · 7d

It's Wednesday, and you know what that means!

It's time for a new episode of Fueled by Weird! This week I got to chat with @johnlees.bsky.social and @sallycantirino.bsky.social about their book Orla! from @madcavestudios.com and more ! Check it out!

youtu.be/4ForXR66L5o?...

S05 Ep06 - We're diving into the dating pool with Sally Cantirino and John Lees!

YouTube video by Fueled by Weird

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Melissa F. Olson @mfolson.bsky.social · 7d

It’s finally here!
You can now buy the trade paperback of ARCHAIC, about a badass single mom who’s put in charge of a sentient island and its mythological Inhabitants. Come for the Mesopotamian goddess of the dead, stay for the 9-yr-old who saves the day w/birdwatching skills.
bit.ly/Demonde

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Sally Cantirino @sallycantirino.bsky.social · 7d

Endocrinologist: Your BP is a smidge high!
Me: HAVE YOU SEEN WHAT IS GOING ON OUT THERE, EVERY DAY.
Endocrinologist: Maybe cut back on the pickles and salty snacks.

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𝙳𝚘𝚞𝚐 from @𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚐𝚎𝚎𝚔𝚎𝚛𝚢 @dumplstiltskin.bsky.social · 7d

Our upcoming book club pick at @thegeekerynj.bsky.social!

Grab a copy and join us Nov 7 at 6:30pm in the shop!

Melissa F. Olson @mfolson.bsky.social · 7d

It’s finally here!
You can now buy the trade paperback of ARCHAIC, about a badass single mom who’s put in charge of a sentient island and its mythological Inhabitants. Come for the Mesopotamian goddess of the dead, stay for the 9-yr-old who saves the day w/birdwatching skills.
bit.ly/Demonde

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John Hambone McGuire @johnmcguirerpg.bsky.social · 7d

I fell in love with Sickest Witch from the first play. It seamlessly blends dark themes and horror,, and I stand by my original assessment that Sickest Witch is one of the most sinister RPGs I have ever played. Now I get to co-write a 3PP adventure for it.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/joh...

Coming soon: Under the Shadow of the Noon-Day Witch

A third-party adventure for Sickest Witch RPG.

www.kickstarter.com

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Chris Dailey @cdisweird.bsky.social · 7d

It's Wednesday, and you know what that means!

It's time for a new episode of Fueled by Weird! This week I got to chat with @johnlees.bsky.social and @sallycantirino.bsky.social about their book Orla! from @madcavestudios.com and more ! Check it out!

youtu.be/4ForXR66L5o?...

S05 Ep06 - We're diving into the dating pool with Sally Cantirino and John Lees!

YouTube video by Fueled by Weird

youtu.be

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John Lees @johnlees.bsky.social · 7d

“That… hunger, that drive to hunt and kill. I can feel it fading away. Really, I can. I’m going to be better, now.”

ORLA! #3, from me, @sallycantirino.bsky.social, @dearbhlala.bsky.social, @letteringbear.bsky.social & @madcavestudios.com, is out 22nd October, in TWO WEEKS!

Orla Bard, looking radiant, stands wrapped in a bath towel, looking pensively ahead into a mirror.

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Sally Cantirino @sallycantirino.bsky.social · 8d

I will be at NYCC on Thursday wandering around, my only plans are to say hi to people I know and buy a bunch of art I have no more room for down in Artist Alley.

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Fanboy Factor @fanboyfactor.bsky.social · 8d

ARCHAIC is a Series About a Sentient Island and its Mythological Inhabitants From Writer Melissa F. Olson, Artist Sally Cantirino, Colorist Gab Contreras, and AHOY Comics @ahoycomicmags.bsky.social @mfolson.bsky.social @sallycantirino.bsky.social @gabcontrerasr.bsky.social buff.ly/FOTt4B8

ARCHAIC is a Action-Adventure Series About a Sentient Island and its Mythological Inhabitants From Writer Melissa F. Olson, Artist Sally Cantirino, Colorist Gab Contreras, and AHOY Comics - Fanboy Factor

Today on October 7, acclaimed Syracuse-based comic book publisher AHOY Comics will publish ARCHAIC (tpb), a modern-day action-adventure following the newest residents of a sentient island populated…

fanboyfactor.com

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