Fred McNamara
@commandermac.bsky.social
Atomic-powered analoguepunk enthusiast. 💥 Website editor/classic comic compiler at Anderson Entertainment. 🚀 "Gerry Anderson pervert", apparently.
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Fred McNamara
@commandermac.bsky.social
· Sep 27
ALL SECTIONS ALPHA: THE MAKING OF SPACE: 1999 is available to pre-order from @gerryanderson.bsky.social! Edited/co-written by me, this hugely updated and gorgeously designed hardback expands Tim Heald's original book to tell the definitive story of Moonbase Alpha!
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Essays for Thunderbirds Comic Anthology Volume 2 DONE.
Editorial adjustments for All Sections Alpha DONE.
I. AM DONE.
Editorial adjustments for All Sections Alpha DONE.
I. AM DONE.
a r2d2 robot is standing in the sand near a rock
ALT: a r2d2 robot is standing in the sand near a rock
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February 8, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Essays for Thunderbirds Comic Anthology Volume 2 DONE.
Editorial adjustments for All Sections Alpha DONE.
I. AM DONE.
Editorial adjustments for All Sections Alpha DONE.
I. AM DONE.
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Are there good, even great Small Indie Publishers?
Absolutely! Most are great! Always vet a publisher with your fellow creators.
But if they're new, have a ton of money, propose a "whole new deal/distribution system" and want a portion of your IP?
Run. That's a Venture Capital Vulture Publisher.
Absolutely! Most are great! Always vet a publisher with your fellow creators.
But if they're new, have a ton of money, propose a "whole new deal/distribution system" and want a portion of your IP?
Run. That's a Venture Capital Vulture Publisher.
February 8, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Are there good, even great Small Indie Publishers?
Absolutely! Most are great! Always vet a publisher with your fellow creators.
But if they're new, have a ton of money, propose a "whole new deal/distribution system" and want a portion of your IP?
Run. That's a Venture Capital Vulture Publisher.
Absolutely! Most are great! Always vet a publisher with your fellow creators.
But if they're new, have a ton of money, propose a "whole new deal/distribution system" and want a portion of your IP?
Run. That's a Venture Capital Vulture Publisher.
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I'm so sick of New Gen Comics Publishers
So many indie publishers I've run from cause it's clearly either IP Farming or NFTs in Disguise.
Protect your IP Ownership, Learn Kickstarter, Stay Independent,
Team up with @comicprintinguk.bsky.social or a larger established publisher to print your work.
So many indie publishers I've run from cause it's clearly either IP Farming or NFTs in Disguise.
Protect your IP Ownership, Learn Kickstarter, Stay Independent,
Team up with @comicprintinguk.bsky.social or a larger established publisher to print your work.
February 8, 2026 at 5:21 PM
I'm so sick of New Gen Comics Publishers
So many indie publishers I've run from cause it's clearly either IP Farming or NFTs in Disguise.
Protect your IP Ownership, Learn Kickstarter, Stay Independent,
Team up with @comicprintinguk.bsky.social or a larger established publisher to print your work.
So many indie publishers I've run from cause it's clearly either IP Farming or NFTs in Disguise.
Protect your IP Ownership, Learn Kickstarter, Stay Independent,
Team up with @comicprintinguk.bsky.social or a larger established publisher to print your work.
Mm'kay, clearly if you all liked those Captain Scarlet threads, then I need to next show you all this unpublished Thunderbirds story I've got hold of from David Motton's archive.
February 8, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Mm'kay, clearly if you all liked those Captain Scarlet threads, then I need to next show you all this unpublished Thunderbirds story I've got hold of from David Motton's archive.
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Busy session in the pub reading over @dchopkins.bsky.social's letters for the new Courier Z book! We're nearly done, and it's as fun-yet-sad as ever.
Kickstarter coming... alarmingly soon, sign up for prelaunch now.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nic...
Kickstarter coming... alarmingly soon, sign up for prelaunch now.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nic...
Coming soon: The Collected Letters of Courier Z - volumes 1 & 2
The return of science-fiction's most morally dubious postwoman, in 5 new comic adventures with 5 new great artists.
www.kickstarter.com
February 8, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Busy session in the pub reading over @dchopkins.bsky.social's letters for the new Courier Z book! We're nearly done, and it's as fun-yet-sad as ever.
Kickstarter coming... alarmingly soon, sign up for prelaunch now.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nic...
Kickstarter coming... alarmingly soon, sign up for prelaunch now.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nic...
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If you've enjoyed this thread, be sure to check out my investigations into the *other* unpublished Captain Scarlet story by David Motton!
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Spent the evening reading an unpublished Captain Scarlet comic script! Shall we take a deep dive into David Motton's script?
February 8, 2026 at 4:25 PM
If you've enjoyed this thread, be sure to check out my investigations into the *other* unpublished Captain Scarlet story by David Motton!
bsky.app/profile/comm...
bsky.app/profile/comm...
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You do NOT want to end up here.
February 8, 2026 at 3:39 PM
You do NOT want to end up here.
What if I bought the rarer, sci-fi themed holiday specials from these Fleetway/IPC Picture Libraries? 👀
February 8, 2026 at 1:22 PM
What if I bought the rarer, sci-fi themed holiday specials from these Fleetway/IPC Picture Libraries? 👀
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I'm prepping much deeper analytical dives of these scripts and more on Sequential 21 in the coming months - page-by-page analyses, investigations of what would have been edited for publication in the annuals, and beyond.
Subscribe so you don't miss out!
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Subscribe so you don't miss out!
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February 8, 2026 at 12:04 PM
I'm prepping much deeper analytical dives of these scripts and more on Sequential 21 in the coming months - page-by-page analyses, investigations of what would have been edited for publication in the annuals, and beyond.
Subscribe so you don't miss out!
sequential21.net/contact-21/
Subscribe so you don't miss out!
sequential21.net/contact-21/
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The invoice for this story, submitted to Century 21 Publishing, tells some fascinating details.
This and another unpublished story were submitted in June 1967. No indication of which annual these stories were submitted for. Hmm.
This and another unpublished story were submitted in June 1967. No indication of which annual these stories were submitted for. Hmm.
February 7, 2026 at 8:37 PM
The invoice for this story, submitted to Century 21 Publishing, tells some fascinating details.
This and another unpublished story were submitted in June 1967. No indication of which annual these stories were submitted for. Hmm.
This and another unpublished story were submitted in June 1967. No indication of which annual these stories were submitted for. Hmm.
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And yes, Scarlet goes up against heavy-set crew member who Motton spares no details in describing his physical stature.
February 7, 2026 at 8:24 PM
And yes, Scarlet goes up against heavy-set crew member who Motton spares no details in describing his physical stature.
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Right then, shall I tell you all about this unpublished Captain Scarlet story that foreshadows one of UFO's best episodes and features Captain Scarlet going up against a Mysteronised sumo wrestler?
February 7, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Right then, shall I tell you all about this unpublished Captain Scarlet story that foreshadows one of UFO's best episodes and features Captain Scarlet going up against a Mysteronised sumo wrestler?
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Oh and Captain Scarlet himself doesn't show up in this story until over halfway through - amazing.
Right then, shall I tell you all about this unpublished Captain Scarlet story that foreshadows one of UFO's best episodes and features Captain Scarlet going up against a Mysteronised sumo wrestler?
February 7, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Oh and Captain Scarlet himself doesn't show up in this story until over halfway through - amazing.
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I'm upset about this. Here and elsewhere the format is described as a gimmick and something to do with airports. I disagree, for most of my life it was the default size of book (think Discworld) because you could actually hold it comfortably, carry it about in a bag etc
The mass market paperback, light in the hand and on the wallet, once filled airport bookstores and supermarket media aisles. You may never buy a new one again.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/b...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/b...
So Long to Cheap Books You Could Fit in Your Pocket
www.nytimes.com
February 7, 2026 at 1:48 PM
I'm upset about this. Here and elsewhere the format is described as a gimmick and something to do with airports. I disagree, for most of my life it was the default size of book (think Discworld) because you could actually hold it comfortably, carry it about in a bag etc
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The year is 2035, only Jon Culshaw stands in the ruined remains of the Big Finish car park
February 7, 2026 at 7:06 PM
The year is 2035, only Jon Culshaw stands in the ruined remains of the Big Finish car park
Oh and Captain Scarlet himself doesn't show up in this story until over halfway through - amazing.
Right then, shall I tell you all about this unpublished Captain Scarlet story that foreshadows one of UFO's best episodes and features Captain Scarlet going up against a Mysteronised sumo wrestler?
February 7, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Oh and Captain Scarlet himself doesn't show up in this story until over halfway through - amazing.
Right then, shall I tell you all about this unpublished Captain Scarlet story that foreshadows one of UFO's best episodes and features Captain Scarlet going up against a Mysteronised sumo wrestler?
February 7, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Right then, shall I tell you all about this unpublished Captain Scarlet story that foreshadows one of UFO's best episodes and features Captain Scarlet going up against a Mysteronised sumo wrestler?
Reposted by Fred McNamara
7/2/26 - nocturn
February 7, 2026 at 7:34 PM
7/2/26 - nocturn
Ventured outside and found some dusty old gems.
February 7, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Ventured outside and found some dusty old gems.
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Here's the biggest example yet for Sci-Fi Cutaway Saturday: Ron Walotsky's impressive 1979 cover to 'Catacomb Years,' by Michael Bishop.
February 7, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Here's the biggest example yet for Sci-Fi Cutaway Saturday: Ron Walotsky's impressive 1979 cover to 'Catacomb Years,' by Michael Bishop.
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I struggle to think of myself as being part of the Gerry Anderson fandom/community, because of explosive personalities like Nicola, here. You get bored/exhausted of being subjected to all the gatekeeping. So to have such gesticulations thrust on me is... well, awkwardly hilarious.
A swift and hearty block if recommended for this one, lads.
February 7, 2026 at 10:44 AM
I struggle to think of myself as being part of the Gerry Anderson fandom/community, because of explosive personalities like Nicola, here. You get bored/exhausted of being subjected to all the gatekeeping. So to have such gesticulations thrust on me is... well, awkwardly hilarious.
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This is my box. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
February 7, 2026 at 3:58 PM
This is my box. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
Anyway, I've recently read another of David Motton's unpublished Captain Scarlet stories, so maybe I'll cheer myself up by sharing some of the juicier details about it with you all over the weekend.
February 7, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Anyway, I've recently read another of David Motton's unpublished Captain Scarlet stories, so maybe I'll cheer myself up by sharing some of the juicier details about it with you all over the weekend.