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Michael Schwartz @themikeschwartz.bsky.social · 13h

I’m going to be super annoying and keep sharing this…

Michael Schwartz @themikeschwartz.bsky.social · 22h

Armored 6 hits comic shops October 29th and the Armored hardcover hits shops November 12th.

Checking to see if any comic reviewers, news outlets, comic professionals want to get an early look at either or both?

Any reposts, likes, reviews, interviews would be greatly appreciated!

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Michael Schwartz @themikeschwartz.bsky.social · 22h

Armored 6 hits comic shops October 29th and the Armored hardcover hits shops November 12th.

Checking to see if any comic reviewers, news outlets, comic professionals want to get an early look at either or both?

Any reposts, likes, reviews, interviews would be greatly appreciated!

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Michael Schwartz @themikeschwartz.bsky.social · 22h

Armored 6 hits comic shops October 29th and the Armored hardcover hits shops November 12th.

Checking to see if any comic reviewers, news outlets, comic professionals want to get an early look at either or both?

Any reposts, likes, reviews, interviews would be greatly appreciated!

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Zack Quaintance - Less than 24 hrs to back MACABRE VALLEY! @zackquaintance.bsky.social · 22h

in a lot of really direct ways the last 36 hours of this campaign will dictate what I'll be able to do next in comics and when

FINGERS CROSSED we finish strong

www.kickstarter.com/projects/zac...

Macabre Valley #1

A grindhouse Texas horror comic.

www.kickstarter.com

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Kat Calamia @comicuno.bsky.social · 23h

WITCHING SEASON - A Witch Horror Comic Anthology is LIVE on Kickstarter!

"A 150+ page Horror Anthology filled with stories about WITCHES, WARLOCKS, and FAMILIARS from some of the biggest names in comics!"

www.kickstarter.com/projects/phi...

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Michael Schwartz @themikeschwartz.bsky.social · 7d

You absolutely need these books in your collection if you’re a fan of Stan Lee and John Romita’s Spider-Man. I wrote a bit of copy for them too!

Clover Press @cloverpress.bsky.social · 9d

The Amazing Spider-Man Classic Newspaper Strips is now on KICKSTARTER!

Back now and get this exclusive POCKET BOOK!
tinyurl.com/spideynewsst...

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Michael Schwartz @themikeschwartz.bsky.social · 7d

Sad news — I won’t be able to attend NYCC this year. 😭
I have numerous projects with deadlines quickly approaching that I need to deal with. I will definitely make it to NYCC in 2026!

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Michael Schwartz @themikeschwartz.bsky.social · 8d

This was a lot of fun to write. If it gets made it’ll make a great companion piece to the book.

Looks like the producers are planning to shoot in 2026.

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Zack Quaintance - Less than 24 hrs to back MACABRE VALLEY! @zackquaintance.bsky.social · 8d

okay friends, we are now just a scant $71 and 7 backers away from our next stretch goal — upgraded paper stock on ALL BOOKS — with only 9 days left

if you’ve been curious about the campaign but haven’t checked it out yet, NOW is the time, before the NYCC madness

www.kickstarter.com/projects/zac...

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Michael Schwartz @themikeschwartz.bsky.social · 8d

This was a lot of fun to write. If it gets made it’ll make a great companion piece to the book.

Looks like the producers are planning to shoot in 2026.

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Michael Schwartz @themikeschwartz.bsky.social · 17d

Test samples of the ARMORED dust jacket from the factory 🤩

The dust jacket was a Kickstarter exclusive for anyone that backed the campaign.

Featuring cover artwork by @david-mack.bsky.social and back cover art by Jae Lee!

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Michael Schwartz @themikeschwartz.bsky.social · 18d

❤️❤️❤️

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Comic Book Couples Counseling @cbccpodcast.bsky.social · 18d

Publishers should make it a habit of sharing vids of their comics being printed and/or bound. Love how @cloverpress.bsky.social is showing off their upcoming ARMORED hardcover: youtu.be/ZRuvYO1wui0?...

Armored - Behind-the-Scene Binding at the Printer!

YouTube video by Clover Press

youtu.be

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Michael Schwartz @themikeschwartz.bsky.social · Sep 13

These printer proofs for the Armored Hardcover look so good 😍

Direct edition will be available November 12th and Kickstarter backers will get their copies before that!

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Michael Schwartz @themikeschwartz.bsky.social · Sep 13

These printer proofs for the Armored Hardcover look so good 😍

Direct edition will be available November 12th and Kickstarter backers will get their copies before that!

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Fell Hound @fellhound.bsky.social · Sep 13

....and if we cant reach 20k itd still be cool to reach 6k so we can get a gnarly beach day pinup!! 😎 Less than $500 to go for 6k!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/cer...

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Zack Quaintance - Less than 24 hrs to back MACABRE VALLEY! @zackquaintance.bsky.social · Sep 1

should note that following our campaign in pre-launch is also a super fun activity to undertake while celebrating the holiday!

Zack Quaintance - Less than 24 hrs to back MACABRE VALLEY! @zackquaintance.bsky.social · Aug 29

stuck at work ahead of the holiday with time to kill?

read our full 6-page preview for Macabre Valley #1 now, and if you like what you see, hit the link and click NOTIFY ME ON LAUNCH today! (1/2)

www.kickstarter.com/projects/zac...

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Michael Schwartz @themikeschwartz.bsky.social · Sep 1

Armored was hit hard by Diamond’s bankruptcy. Issues 4&5 sold out at Diamond. Clover and I haven’t seen a cent.

The community support (KS and direct edition) for the hardcover and issue #6 has been incredible. Every dollar made goes back into the book, and these sales will help fund the next arc.

Clover Press @cloverpress.bsky.social · Aug 29

The FOC for the ARMORED Hardcover and ARMORED #6 is Monday, September 1st!

Put those orders in!

“Beautifully drawn and engagingly scripted” – @aiptcomics.com
“There is simply no book out there like this one” – @cbccpodcast.bsky.social
“A standout comic” – @nerdinitiative.bsky.social

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Michael Schwartz @themikeschwartz.bsky.social · Sep 1

Thanks Zack!

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Zack Quaintance - Less than 24 hrs to back MACABRE VALLEY! @zackquaintance.bsky.social · Aug 29

i'm a big fan of armored, and i wrote about the first arc earlier this year

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Clover Press @cloverpress.bsky.social · Aug 29

The FOC for the ARMORED Hardcover and ARMORED #6 is Monday, September 1st!

Put those orders in!

“Beautifully drawn and engagingly scripted” – @aiptcomics.com
“There is simply no book out there like this one” – @cbccpodcast.bsky.social
“A standout comic” – @nerdinitiative.bsky.social

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Howard Wong @therealhowardwong.bsky.social · Aug 29

@fanexpocanada.bsky.social was a blur! Panels on animation w/ Kristin Handley & Julio Del Hierro, Archie Comics and Kevin Keller’s 15th w/ @danparent.bsky.social, and crowdfunding w/ @kingkrule.bsky.social, @themikeschwartz.bsky.social & @fellhound.bsky.social. Enjoyed the fun convos & chaos!

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Fell Hound @fellhound.bsky.social · Aug 26

FUNeral Home is now LIVE on kickstarter! 💀⚰️

Our epic fun time oneshot of sapphic assassin shenanigans from myself, @cerealpancake.bsky.social @longtalljodie.com and Kiela Sibal!!

Hope to see you at the FUNeral 🥹♥️

www.kickstarter.com/projects/cer...

Coming soon: FUNeral Home: a 30 Page One-Shot Comic

A story about chosen family, processing grief, and sapphic assassins. It's not burying your gays if your gays are burying everyone.

www.kickstarter.com

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Michael Schwartz @themikeschwartz.bsky.social · Aug 25

FOC to order direct editions of the Armored Hardcover and Armored issue 6 is SEPTEMBER 1st!

If you missed out on the Kickstarter, now’s your chance to grab the book.

Hit up your local comic shop and place an order today!

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Michael Schwartz @themikeschwartz.bsky.social · Aug 24

Today I’ll be at Fan Expo on these panels!

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