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Aaron Cohen @theacohen.bsky.social · Sep 3

LIVE on @kickstarter.com! @ssnyder1835.bsky.social “The CloakRoom” 5 from @thornycomics.bsky.social! Amazing to collaborate with the extraordinary @ajschumacherart.bsky.social & @ralfsingh.bsky.social again bringing their signature styles to “Spelling Bee.” www.kickstarter.com/projects/tho...

Scott Snyder Presents: The CloakRoom 1-5

An anthology of short comics by the students of Scott Snyder.

www.kickstarter.com

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Barbra Dillon @barbrajdillon.bsky.social · 1d

Excited to bring @fanbasepress.bsky.social's catalog of award-winning comics and graphic novels to the CA Library Association next week!

I look forward to chatting with all of the amazing library professionals in attendance!

Will I see you there?

Fanbase Press @fanbasepress.bsky.social · 1d

Fanbase Press Heads to the CA Library Association 2025 Annual Conference with Eisner-Nominated RIPPLE EFFECTS and QUINCE, GLAAD Award-Winning FOUR-COLOR HEROES, & More!

Visit us at Booth #610!

@libcomix.bsky.social
@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
@comicsplus.bsky.social
@hoopladigital.bsky.social

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Aaron Cohen @theacohen.bsky.social · 9h

Let’s show some love for @dougawood.bsky.social and @viniciuscarreiro.bsky.social fantastic “UltraMax” Vol 1 & 2 on @kickstarter.com!

Doug Wood @dougawood.bsky.social · 12h

Looking for a miracle on our Kickstarter! Last 39 hours. @viniciuscarreiro.bsky.social is offering these really cool supervillain OCs. He made me one and a few of the backers too!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/174...

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Daniel Kalban @dkalban.bsky.social · 19h

80% of the way to the goal with less than 1200 bucks to get there!

Help support Jewish voices and indie comics and back Chutzpah! today!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/ame...

CHUTZPAH! A Jewish Celebration In Comics

A comic book anthology celebrating Jewish stories and Jewish joy by Jewish creators!

www.kickstarter.com

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Aaron Cohen @theacohen.bsky.social · 1d

My buddy @ajschumacherart.bsky.social making moves! Check out and preorder FLASH GORDON ADVENTURES VOL 2 from @papercutzgn.bsky.social!

Alex Schumacher @ajschumacherart.bsky.social · 2d

Don’t despair if you missed the con this weekend, you can still preorder FLASH GORDON ADVENTURES VOL 2, featuring stories from Art Baltazar, Franco, Stan Sakai, Mike Kunkel, @mariascrivan.bsky.social, @chrisgiarrusso.bsky.social, and more—including yours truly—here:

Flash Gordon Adventures! Vol. 2 Pre-Order - Papercutz

Continuing the adventure, and humor of Flash Gordon Adventures Volume 1. Flash Gordon and friends return in a brand-new adventurous anthology filled with sci-fi action and humor! Featuring stories by ...

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Aaron Cohen @theacohen.bsky.social · 3d

Don’t sleep on this great new series from buddy @emocomicwriter.bsky.social @valhal.bsky.social @bertacious.bsky.social & Rebecca Nalty this Halloween! @madcavestudios.com

Justin Richards @emocomicwriter.bsky.social · 11d

If you missed THE SLASHER'S APPRENTICE, or just want to collect the whole thing in one, you can get your hands on the whole thing just in time for Halloween! Ring in the best holiday with the goriest of fun. Ask your comic shop to order it now so they have it when it releases on 10/27!

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Aaron Cohen @theacohen.bsky.social · 3d

Really enjoyed then @1moregaryfrank.bsky.social! Fantastic storytelling and pacing throughout each book and just an amazing amount of detail work that brought the story and environment to life. Now I have to check out Vol 3!

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Madeleine Holly-Rosing @mcholly1.bsky.social · 27d

Boston Metaphysical Society: Mystery at Pikes Peak 3 and 4 is coming to Kickstarter! Big thank you to @danyriverarts.bsky.social Sign up to be notified so you don't miss out on those EARLY BIRD SPECIALS. www.kickstarter.com/projects/mho...

Coming soon: Boston Metaphysical Society: Mystery at Pikes Peak #1-4

Fleeing arrest, the team arrives at Tesla's Experimental Station to face a dangerous turn in Caitlin's abilities and a murder plot.

www.kickstarter.com

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Doug Wood @dougawood.bsky.social · 26d

UltraMax Volumes 1 & 2 are now on Kickstarter. Two 100 page graphic novels set in a prison for supervillains.

@viniciuscarreiro.bsky.social is offering art as a reward to backers at the Wrap Sheet and above tiers.

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Zack Quaintance - Less than 24 hrs to back MACABRE VALLEY! @zackquaintance.bsky.social · 4d

🚨this is the LAST WEEKEND to back Macabre Valley 🚨

A grindhouse Texas horror comic, based on my time as a reporter covering night cops in McAllen, Texas...with pulpy horror madness added in.

(w) me
(a) Anna Readman
(c) Brad Simpson
(l) Becca Carey

Back it: www.kickstarter.com/projects/zac...

Macabre Valley #1

A grindhouse Texas horror comic.

www.kickstarter.com

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☕️ AMY CHU #donutkiller @amychu.bsky.social · 5d

A very full day 1 #NYCC

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Valentine Barker 🔜 Thought Bubble @valentinebarker.com · 5d

All set up and ready for NYCC 2025!

Come say "hi" and maybe bring caffeine? Table D-45 in Artist Alley!

A photograph of a table set in a comic convention's artist alley! It features an array of color full prints and a standing banner that reads "Valentine Barker".

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PANEL PUNK NYCC E-07 @panelpunk.bsky.social · Aug 22

Discover the latest addition to our website.
Original Art By @jimmykucajart.bsky.social

Available on our Website.

Subscribe to our newsletter so you don’t miss the drop announcement!
All our links are in the bio🔗👆🏽👆🏽👆🏽

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Zack Quaintance - Less than 24 hrs to back MACABRE VALLEY! @zackquaintance.bsky.social · 5d

I’ve been covering cons for 8 years and today’s DC Vertigo panel was the most exciting panel I’ve ever covered

So. Much. Cool. News.

www.comicsbeat.com/nycc-25-dc-c...

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Matt Mortal @mattmortal.bsky.social · 6d

SAMURAI JACK X MAD MAX

A mutant mushroom swordsman's quest for peace in the Wasteland is challenged by a despot. The swordsman then sets out to show his eloquence in the Wasteland's only lingua franca: violence.

Art by Vitor Fugita

#Latine #Asian #ND #GN #AC #PostApocalyptic #SFF #DVPit #DVArt

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Graphic Policy @graphicpolicy.com · 7d

NYCC 2025: Get an early look at Flash Gordon Adventures! Vol. 2 plus signings! #comics #graphicnovel #nycc #nycc2025 #kidlit

NYCC 2025: Get an early look at Flash Gordon Adventures! Vol. 2 plus signings!

The Adventure Continues! Flash Gordon and friends return in a brand-new adventurous anthology filled with sci-fi action and humor!

graphicpolicy.com

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Chris Schweizer @ NYCC A-28 @schweizercomics.bsky.social · 9d

Watercolored drawing of Mr Terrific from the James Gunn SUPERMAN movie

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Aaron Cohen @theacohen.bsky.social · 5d

Love this!

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Charlie Stickney @charliestickney.bsky.social · 9d

Sometimes a project pops on Kickstarter. Sometimes, it's a slower crawl to funding. I'm lucky to have an amazing fanbase (built over time) who are basically my KS cheat code.
But that can take time to build. So let's help build it for a few projects that could use a few more fans. Starting with...

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Beaver Bones Darick @darickr.bsky.social · 9d

Con commission I had too much fun drawing, because I love drawing ol’ blue eyed Ben Grimm!

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Alex Schumacher @ajschumacherart.bsky.social · 10d

Saturday morning cartoon. First official entry of spooky season!

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Aaron Cohen @theacohen.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you @fanbasepress.bsky.social for the shout out! The CloakRoom 5 is now FUNDED! Thanks to all who backed & shared! 4 hours left to get a copy at @kickstarter.com Read my new story “Spelling Bee” with amazing artists @ajschumacherart.bsky.social & @ralfsingh.bsky.social! @thornycomics.com

Fanbase Press @fanbasepress.bsky.social · 11d

Fanbase Press' #CrowdfundingFridays: ‘Feeding the Dark,’ ‘Elephant Eater Comics Annual Dispatch,’ ‘Bad Future: Vol. 1,’ ‘Destined for Something Greater,’ & ‘The Cloakroom #1-5’ - Now on @kickstarter.com

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CrowdfundingFridays: ‘Feeding the Dark,’ ‘Elephant Eater Comics Annual Dispatch,’ ‘Bad Future: Vol. 1,’ ‘Destined for Something Greater,’ and ‘The Cloakroom #1-5’ - Fanbasepress

Here at Fanbase Press, we strive to provide an outlet for up-and-coming creators to promote and showcase their incredible works. With thousands of creators

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Aaron Cohen @theacohen.bsky.social · 11d

24 hours left! $50 left to fund! Who’s going to put us OVER THE TOP!? @ssnyder1835.bsky.social “The CloakRoom” 5 - amazing creators and fantastic new stories! Including “Spelling Bee” by me @ajschumacherart.bsky.social & @ralfsingh.bsky.social! @thornycomics.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/tho...

Scott Snyder Presents: The CloakRoom 1-5

An anthology of short comics by the students of Scott Snyder.

www.kickstarter.com

Aaron Cohen @theacohen.bsky.social · 12d

2 Days Left! You “ABSOLUTE-ly” should check out and share the campaign for “The CloakRoom” 5 with a new story from @ajschumacherart.bsky.social @ralfsingh.bsky.social & written by ME. Almost funded! Thanks for the boost, @ssnyder1835.bsky.social!

Scott Snyder (NYCC Booth #H-44) @ssnyder1835.bsky.social · 14d

Just a few days left to back The CloakRoom #5 by @thornycomics.com on @kickstarter.com!

It'd mean a ton if you support the Eisner-nominated indie anthology run by my amazing students:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tho...

Scott Snyder Presents: The CloakRoom 1-5

An anthology of short comics by the students of Scott Snyder.

www.kickstarter.com

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Jerry Carita / Thorny Comics @thornycomics.com · 13d

We're down to hours now... Here are the 4 FANTASTIC stories in this issue of The CloakRoom. Please help us reach our goal. #LINKINBIO
#comics #comicbooks

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Aaron Cohen @theacohen.bsky.social · 13d

Thanks so much, Charlie!

3 Days left on the campaign for “The CloakRoom” 5. Still has to reach its funding goal! Really excited about the new story I have in this issue with @ajschumacherart.bsky.social & @ralfsingh.bsky.social! Any boost is much appreciated! www.kickstarter.com/projects/tho...

Scott Snyder Presents: The CloakRoom 1-5

An anthology of short comics by the students of Scott Snyder.

www.kickstarter.com

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