Patch Zircher
@patrickzircher.bsky.social
Writer. Artist. Colorist. Making new Solomon Kane adventures and Savage Sword of Conan stories for Heroic Signature & Titan Comics!
Drawn hundreds of comics for 'the other guys'.
Drawn hundreds of comics for 'the other guys'.
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Patch Zircher
@patrickzircher.bsky.social
· Dec 17
Writing, drawing, and coloring the adventures of Solomon Kane -- living Sword of Vengeance who wanders a fantastical 16th century.
I am also writing stories for The Savage Sword of Conan magazine, published by Heroic and Titan comics.
I love making these stories.
Thank you for looking.
I am also writing stories for The Savage Sword of Conan magazine, published by Heroic and Titan comics.
I love making these stories.
Thank you for looking.
I did not. But then, me in a luge suit-- it's probably for the best that I didn't.
February 5, 2026 at 6:23 AM
I did not. But then, me in a luge suit-- it's probably for the best that I didn't.
Don't get to see reactions to my work often but the aunt of a friend (Hi Mary and Ramon) was over and she'd heard from him that I make comics. She asked to see my work.
She looks over my shoulder at the last couple of pages I'm working on.
I don't hear a reaction.
I turn around and she's like this:
She looks over my shoulder at the last couple of pages I'm working on.
I don't hear a reaction.
I turn around and she's like this:
February 5, 2026 at 6:18 AM
Don't get to see reactions to my work often but the aunt of a friend (Hi Mary and Ramon) was over and she'd heard from him that I make comics. She asked to see my work.
She looks over my shoulder at the last couple of pages I'm working on.
I don't hear a reaction.
I turn around and she's like this:
She looks over my shoulder at the last couple of pages I'm working on.
I don't hear a reaction.
I turn around and she's like this:
It was an exciting project.
February 5, 2026 at 6:04 AM
It was an exciting project.
"Of the three stories, Patrick Zircher’s El Borak tale is the closest to Robert E. Howard’s pulpy roots, but every story is a success."
Thank you! I loved writing it. I first read El Borak's adventures in Son of the White Wolf, back in 1978.
It's a thrill!
Thank you! I loved writing it. I first read El Borak's adventures in Son of the White Wolf, back in 1978.
It's a thrill!
February 5, 2026 at 6:03 AM
"Of the three stories, Patrick Zircher’s El Borak tale is the closest to Robert E. Howard’s pulpy roots, but every story is a success."
Thank you! I loved writing it. I first read El Borak's adventures in Son of the White Wolf, back in 1978.
It's a thrill!
Thank you! I loved writing it. I first read El Borak's adventures in Son of the White Wolf, back in 1978.
It's a thrill!
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THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #12 by Chris Ryall, Gabriel Rodríguez, Fabian Nicieza & more bring the action on New Comic Book Day! Hear what @sowizardpodcast.bsky.social has to say about the @comicstitan.bsky.social release on @fanlightzone.bsky.social! #comics #conan #newrelease
February 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM
THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #12 by Chris Ryall, Gabriel Rodríguez, Fabian Nicieza & more bring the action on New Comic Book Day! Hear what @sowizardpodcast.bsky.social has to say about the @comicstitan.bsky.social release on @fanlightzone.bsky.social! #comics #conan #newrelease
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The great thing about Predator is that it's as fun to draw with its mask off as with the mask on.
February 4, 2026 at 8:05 PM
The great thing about Predator is that it's as fun to draw with its mask off as with the mask on.
Winter Olympics are coming up and I'm reminded of one of the most unusual assignments I've ever had.
About 10 or 15 years ago I designed the uniforms for the U.S. Luge team, in conjunction with Valiant Comics and their hero, X-O Manowar.
#ComicSky
About 10 or 15 years ago I designed the uniforms for the U.S. Luge team, in conjunction with Valiant Comics and their hero, X-O Manowar.
#ComicSky
February 5, 2026 at 5:03 AM
Winter Olympics are coming up and I'm reminded of one of the most unusual assignments I've ever had.
About 10 or 15 years ago I designed the uniforms for the U.S. Luge team, in conjunction with Valiant Comics and their hero, X-O Manowar.
#ComicSky
About 10 or 15 years ago I designed the uniforms for the U.S. Luge team, in conjunction with Valiant Comics and their hero, X-O Manowar.
#ComicSky
Quite a few aspiring writers don't realize how unskilled they are.
I think this is often a result of being under-read.
Writing from the under-read is as conspicuous as a ketchup stain on a white shirt.
The good news is any aspiring writer can fix this with a library card and a little patience.
I think this is often a result of being under-read.
Writing from the under-read is as conspicuous as a ketchup stain on a white shirt.
The good news is any aspiring writer can fix this with a library card and a little patience.
February 5, 2026 at 4:20 AM
Quite a few aspiring writers don't realize how unskilled they are.
I think this is often a result of being under-read.
Writing from the under-read is as conspicuous as a ketchup stain on a white shirt.
The good news is any aspiring writer can fix this with a library card and a little patience.
I think this is often a result of being under-read.
Writing from the under-read is as conspicuous as a ketchup stain on a white shirt.
The good news is any aspiring writer can fix this with a library card and a little patience.
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Startling rejection letter stories exist, usually, for 2 reasons:
1) Every creative person started somewhere, even those who became famous were beginners at some point.
2) Or, at a certain level, faced with uncommon talent, many editors are in over their head.
1) Every creative person started somewhere, even those who became famous were beginners at some point.
2) Or, at a certain level, faced with uncommon talent, many editors are in over their head.
February 5, 2026 at 3:21 AM
Startling rejection letter stories exist, usually, for 2 reasons:
1) Every creative person started somewhere, even those who became famous were beginners at some point.
2) Or, at a certain level, faced with uncommon talent, many editors are in over their head.
1) Every creative person started somewhere, even those who became famous were beginners at some point.
2) Or, at a certain level, faced with uncommon talent, many editors are in over their head.
Whuff.
This editor doesn't just reject her, the editor mocks Stein's style.
Reminds me of a rejection letter I once received in which Kevin Dooley (fuck you, Kevin) wrote snarky word balloons in the comic panels.
This editor doesn't just reject her, the editor mocks Stein's style.
Reminds me of a rejection letter I once received in which Kevin Dooley (fuck you, Kevin) wrote snarky word balloons in the comic panels.
Jan Mieszkowski:
There are rejection letters, then there are the rejection letters publishers sent to Gertrude Stein.
There are rejection letters, then there are the rejection letters publishers sent to Gertrude Stein.
February 5, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Whuff.
This editor doesn't just reject her, the editor mocks Stein's style.
Reminds me of a rejection letter I once received in which Kevin Dooley (fuck you, Kevin) wrote snarky word balloons in the comic panels.
This editor doesn't just reject her, the editor mocks Stein's style.
Reminds me of a rejection letter I once received in which Kevin Dooley (fuck you, Kevin) wrote snarky word balloons in the comic panels.
Charise's cancer portended itself as the larva of a codling moth, a worm in her apple. Though, in her surprise and disgust, she did not recognize the omen.
4 February is World Cancer Day. 1 in 5 people develops cancer.
We lost HWC originator Matt to cancer in 2025 🤍🕯️
#HorrorWritersChat - The call is coming from inside the house.
Q4: Write a one-post scene where your character meets the personification of cancer in their home.
---
Outro in 10 mins
We lost HWC originator Matt to cancer in 2025 🤍🕯️
#HorrorWritersChat - The call is coming from inside the house.
Q4: Write a one-post scene where your character meets the personification of cancer in their home.
---
Outro in 10 mins
February 5, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Charise's cancer portended itself as the larva of a codling moth, a worm in her apple. Though, in her surprise and disgust, she did not recognize the omen.
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March 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
In the 6th grade I had a teacher (my uncle's older brother) who read the same classics repeatedly. He had favorite old books.
For years I thought, there's too many books for that (and as a 6th grader that's true).
But now, 50 years later, rereads are as pleasurable as new reads. I get it.
#BookSky
For years I thought, there's too many books for that (and as a 6th grader that's true).
But now, 50 years later, rereads are as pleasurable as new reads. I get it.
#BookSky
February 5, 2026 at 12:30 AM
In the 6th grade I had a teacher (my uncle's older brother) who read the same classics repeatedly. He had favorite old books.
For years I thought, there's too many books for that (and as a 6th grader that's true).
But now, 50 years later, rereads are as pleasurable as new reads. I get it.
#BookSky
For years I thought, there's too many books for that (and as a 6th grader that's true).
But now, 50 years later, rereads are as pleasurable as new reads. I get it.
#BookSky
Latest read (audio), The Gentleman from San Francisco (1915) by Ivan Bunin; an alternate opinion from Bulgakov's, Bunin's anti-capitalist short story details the shallowness and futile vanity of the rich, as a wealthy American visits Capri.
Detailed, elegant, Somerset Maugham-esqe.
#BookSky
Detailed, elegant, Somerset Maugham-esqe.
#BookSky
February 4, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Latest read (audio), The Gentleman from San Francisco (1915) by Ivan Bunin; an alternate opinion from Bulgakov's, Bunin's anti-capitalist short story details the shallowness and futile vanity of the rich, as a wealthy American visits Capri.
Detailed, elegant, Somerset Maugham-esqe.
#BookSky
Detailed, elegant, Somerset Maugham-esqe.
#BookSky
It's a shame so many people are dismissive of, well, nearly everything, for 50 years of their life-- and only learn some grace and appreciation when they truly realize life isn't forever.
February 4, 2026 at 10:43 PM
It's a shame so many people are dismissive of, well, nearly everything, for 50 years of their life-- and only learn some grace and appreciation when they truly realize life isn't forever.
Bulgakov is like Dostoevsky and Kafka but with a bit more humor (okay, Kafka has humor but its very, very dark) and spark.
The writing is, well, fun. A character is shot with a revolver and:
"His cigarette fell from his mouth like a falling star."
The writing is, well, fun. A character is shot with a revolver and:
"His cigarette fell from his mouth like a falling star."
February 4, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Bulgakov is like Dostoevsky and Kafka but with a bit more humor (okay, Kafka has humor but its very, very dark) and spark.
The writing is, well, fun. A character is shot with a revolver and:
"His cigarette fell from his mouth like a falling star."
The writing is, well, fun. A character is shot with a revolver and:
"His cigarette fell from his mouth like a falling star."
Wonderful, David.
Working with an artist's work enhances appreciation. Drawing their characters, homage covers, retelling one of their works in a flashback, inking their pencils for practice.
Love Kirby, Colan, Buscema, Kubert, Perez, Romita, Cowan, Kane, but it's such an increased awareness.
Working with an artist's work enhances appreciation. Drawing their characters, homage covers, retelling one of their works in a flashback, inking their pencils for practice.
Love Kirby, Colan, Buscema, Kubert, Perez, Romita, Cowan, Kane, but it's such an increased awareness.
February 4, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Wonderful, David.
Working with an artist's work enhances appreciation. Drawing their characters, homage covers, retelling one of their works in a flashback, inking their pencils for practice.
Love Kirby, Colan, Buscema, Kubert, Perez, Romita, Cowan, Kane, but it's such an increased awareness.
Working with an artist's work enhances appreciation. Drawing their characters, homage covers, retelling one of their works in a flashback, inking their pencils for practice.
Love Kirby, Colan, Buscema, Kubert, Perez, Romita, Cowan, Kane, but it's such an increased awareness.
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Jack Kirby’s Magnum opus. THE NEW GODS. Drew this a while back. Appreciation for everything Kirby was just grows when you try and reproduce even a fraction of his uniqueness.
Yes they fit together.
Yes they fit together.
February 4, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Jack Kirby’s Magnum opus. THE NEW GODS. Drew this a while back. Appreciation for everything Kirby was just grows when you try and reproduce even a fraction of his uniqueness.
Yes they fit together.
Yes they fit together.
Latest read (audio) A Dog's Heart (1968) by Mikhail Bulgakov; in this anti-communist fantasy/satire a scientist adopts a dog, only to experiment on it, transforming the dog into a man. If you've read The Master and Margarita, don't miss this. You'll feel reunited with Bulgakov.
Terrific.
#BookSky
Terrific.
#BookSky
February 4, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Latest read (audio) A Dog's Heart (1968) by Mikhail Bulgakov; in this anti-communist fantasy/satire a scientist adopts a dog, only to experiment on it, transforming the dog into a man. If you've read The Master and Margarita, don't miss this. You'll feel reunited with Bulgakov.
Terrific.
#BookSky
Terrific.
#BookSky
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If you still think they didn't have Epstein murdered, raise your hand.
The hand you're holding your coffee with.
Now pour the coffee on your head.
The hand you're holding your coffee with.
Now pour the coffee on your head.
February 4, 2026 at 12:34 PM
If you still think they didn't have Epstein murdered, raise your hand.
The hand you're holding your coffee with.
Now pour the coffee on your head.
The hand you're holding your coffee with.
Now pour the coffee on your head.
Once in a while my kids ask why I don't get a tattoo.
If I did, it might be a Trampier D&D drawing.
Something that reminds me of good, carefree times.
If I did, it might be a Trampier D&D drawing.
Something that reminds me of good, carefree times.
February 4, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Once in a while my kids ask why I don't get a tattoo.
If I did, it might be a Trampier D&D drawing.
Something that reminds me of good, carefree times.
If I did, it might be a Trampier D&D drawing.
Something that reminds me of good, carefree times.
Great that they remembered him!
February 4, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Great that they remembered him!