Ben Templesmith
@templesmith.bsky.social
Australo-American. Grumpy rabble rouser. Co-created 30 Days of Night, you know, that became that film. Writer, artist, cephalopod, cat & horror enthusiast. Annoyingly for you, still here.
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Ben Templesmith
@templesmith.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Going forward, thanks to AI tech bros & their billionaire parasites, I show far less art on the platforms. ( Gonna Nightshade the crap out of things too ) But I show all my process & a lot more stuff over on thesquidarmy.com patreon.
Here's a little free bit.
Here's a little free bit.
It’s colder than JD Vance’s crotch in a room without furniture.
February 8, 2026 at 3:54 AM
It’s colder than JD Vance’s crotch in a room without furniture.
I haven’t clapped out loud, shed a tear & cheered an episode of TV for a very long time. Not since sometime during the original Game of Thrones seasons.
I did it again tonight, for episode 4 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
Just *chef’s kiss*.
I did it again tonight, for episode 4 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
Just *chef’s kiss*.
February 8, 2026 at 3:44 AM
I haven’t clapped out loud, shed a tear & cheered an episode of TV for a very long time. Not since sometime during the original Game of Thrones seasons.
I did it again tonight, for episode 4 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
Just *chef’s kiss*.
I did it again tonight, for episode 4 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
Just *chef’s kiss*.
Post your favorite "Lord of the Rings" character. Wrong answers only.
February 6, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Post your favorite "Lord of the Rings" character. Wrong answers only.
Only in America can you have a perp walk & it’s those making the arrests being the ones ashamed to show their faces.
February 5, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Only in America can you have a perp walk & it’s those making the arrests being the ones ashamed to show their faces.
My butchers/seafood place has a train running through it.
Does yours?
Does yours?
February 4, 2026 at 7:16 PM
My butchers/seafood place has a train running through it.
Does yours?
Does yours?
Why don’t more Floridians eat iguana? Why isn’t it available everywhere? They fall from trees. They’re an invasive, damaging pest. Folks around the world already do eat them.
And I definitely want to try.
What a waste, really.
And I definitely want to try.
What a waste, really.
February 3, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Why don’t more Floridians eat iguana? Why isn’t it available everywhere? They fall from trees. They’re an invasive, damaging pest. Folks around the world already do eat them.
And I definitely want to try.
What a waste, really.
And I definitely want to try.
What a waste, really.
Just heard a moron news anchor say “police are keeping details close to their sleeve” & my brain broke.
Really lady? You’re paid a lot of money to know it’s “close to your chest” or “up your sleeve”.😂
Really lady? You’re paid a lot of money to know it’s “close to your chest” or “up your sleeve”.😂
February 3, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Just heard a moron news anchor say “police are keeping details close to their sleeve” & my brain broke.
Really lady? You’re paid a lot of money to know it’s “close to your chest” or “up your sleeve”.😂
Really lady? You’re paid a lot of money to know it’s “close to your chest” or “up your sleeve”.😂
Guess what this map is about & it starts with “c”…
February 3, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Guess what this map is about & it starts with “c”…
What an odd time for Gaiman to raise his head & try to say everything is made up about him.
I was told at the time that first podcast came out, around SDCC, by writers in the biz I know, that his stuff & character was an “open secret”. So yeah, I don’t think it’s gonna work for him.
I was told at the time that first podcast came out, around SDCC, by writers in the biz I know, that his stuff & character was an “open secret”. So yeah, I don’t think it’s gonna work for him.
February 3, 2026 at 1:07 AM
What an odd time for Gaiman to raise his head & try to say everything is made up about him.
I was told at the time that first podcast came out, around SDCC, by writers in the biz I know, that his stuff & character was an “open secret”. So yeah, I don’t think it’s gonna work for him.
I was told at the time that first podcast came out, around SDCC, by writers in the biz I know, that his stuff & character was an “open secret”. So yeah, I don’t think it’s gonna work for him.
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Welp, the cat-burglar is out of the bag! My next book and first from @ignitionpress.bsky.social “EVERYONE LOVES A JEWEL THIEF” written by Me and @hackintimseeley.bsky.social, art by Me, colors by Jordie Bellaire! This one is unlike anything I’ve done before, over the top ridiculous fun!
February 1, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Welp, the cat-burglar is out of the bag! My next book and first from @ignitionpress.bsky.social “EVERYONE LOVES A JEWEL THIEF” written by Me and @hackintimseeley.bsky.social, art by Me, colors by Jordie Bellaire! This one is unlike anything I’ve done before, over the top ridiculous fun!
Watching a bunch of Stalin docos as I work.
So who’s the Beria of this regime?
So who’s the Beria of this regime?
February 1, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Watching a bunch of Stalin docos as I work.
So who’s the Beria of this regime?
So who’s the Beria of this regime?
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I don't think people appreciate enough the fact that, at a time where global warming was approaching an inflection point yet renewable energy was finally becoming economically viable, we decided to squander that opportunity because literal death cultists decided we needed Infinite Bullshit Machines.
January 31, 2026 at 4:33 AM
I don't think people appreciate enough the fact that, at a time where global warming was approaching an inflection point yet renewable energy was finally becoming economically viable, we decided to squander that opportunity because literal death cultists decided we needed Infinite Bullshit Machines.
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JD Vance in 2021:
January 31, 2026 at 9:05 PM
JD Vance in 2021:
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We know the weather wasn't great this week, but if you missed the Malevolent #1 World Premiere with Justin Jordan and @templesmith.bsky.social , don't you worry! We've got signed copies of Malevolent, some really cool new books from Ben, and we're keeping the raffle going through the weekend!
January 30, 2026 at 5:12 PM
We know the weather wasn't great this week, but if you missed the Malevolent #1 World Premiere with Justin Jordan and @templesmith.bsky.social , don't you worry! We've got signed copies of Malevolent, some really cool new books from Ben, and we're keeping the raffle going through the weekend!
We do not need dead eyed ai actors in cinema so long as we have Jared Leto.
January 30, 2026 at 5:24 PM
We do not need dead eyed ai actors in cinema so long as we have Jared Leto.
“AI will replace everyone’s job because it is so efficient. We just need a few trillion dollars and all the water and electricity in the world.”
January 29, 2026 at 2:36 PM
“AI will replace everyone’s job because it is so efficient. We just need a few trillion dollars and all the water and electricity in the world.”
Well, it was fun.
January 28, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Well, it was fun.
In the coming days, I’ll definitely be switching my email to protonmail.
Sucks that the 1st image is probsbly ai, I apologize for that. But spread the word, time to leave the oligarchs if you can.
Sucks that the 1st image is probsbly ai, I apologize for that. But spread the word, time to leave the oligarchs if you can.
January 28, 2026 at 1:02 PM
In the coming days, I’ll definitely be switching my email to protonmail.
Sucks that the 1st image is probsbly ai, I apologize for that. But spread the word, time to leave the oligarchs if you can.
Sucks that the 1st image is probsbly ai, I apologize for that. But spread the word, time to leave the oligarchs if you can.
The agent at my gate:
“I’m guessing you’re Ben.”
Me: “that’s uncanny!”
“You’re one of only 3 people on this flight & you’re going to be surrounded by women.”
There are far worse things in life.
“I’m guessing you’re Ben.”
Me: “that’s uncanny!”
“You’re one of only 3 people on this flight & you’re going to be surrounded by women.”
There are far worse things in life.
January 28, 2026 at 12:38 PM
The agent at my gate:
“I’m guessing you’re Ben.”
Me: “that’s uncanny!”
“You’re one of only 3 people on this flight & you’re going to be surrounded by women.”
There are far worse things in life.
“I’m guessing you’re Ben.”
Me: “that’s uncanny!”
“You’re one of only 3 people on this flight & you’re going to be surrounded by women.”
There are far worse things in life.
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if they can offer free AI training they could offer free media literacy training too. i know which of those would do more for the public good
January 28, 2026 at 10:19 AM
if they can offer free AI training they could offer free media literacy training too. i know which of those would do more for the public good
Jesus Christ, they’re weighing my carry oon for the flight.
And then ME.
I’m definitely on a small plane. 😂
And then ME.
I’m definitely on a small plane. 😂
January 28, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Jesus Christ, they’re weighing my carry oon for the flight.
And then ME.
I’m definitely on a small plane. 😂
And then ME.
I’m definitely on a small plane. 😂
Christ, I'm going to be so tired after the early morning flight to get there. 😂
Bring lattes. Extra shot lattes. I beg you.
Bring lattes. Extra shot lattes. I beg you.
It's #NewComicBookDay! Erik will tell you about all of the great new books AND remind you that Justin Jordan and @templesmith.bsky.social will be here tomorrow from 4-7 for the World Premiere of Malevolent!!!
January 28, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Christ, I'm going to be so tired after the early morning flight to get there. 😂
Bring lattes. Extra shot lattes. I beg you.
Bring lattes. Extra shot lattes. I beg you.
