Mario Candelaria
@theothermarioc.com
comedy writer, film nerd, philadelphia eagles fan
www.theothermarioc.com
www.theothermarioc.com
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Now that One True Love is about 95% shipped out, i want to thank everyone who chose to read something I wrote, all the editors who gave me a chance, and all the friends i made during my years making comics
through all the ups and downs, it’s been a journey and i do not take any of this for granted
through all the ups and downs, it’s been a journey and i do not take any of this for granted
facts.
Corpos doesn't take risks on niche ideas. They make copy pasted safe ideas that we seen 100000 times before.
Celebrate the success of creativity. Celebrate the success of indie.
It's stuff like this that shows people that there will always be place for creativity even during a time of "slop"
Celebrate the success of creativity. Celebrate the success of indie.
It's stuff like this that shows people that there will always be place for creativity even during a time of "slop"
February 4, 2026 at 4:07 PM
facts.
one of my favorite pieces of writing advice comes from the legendary hitchcock describing the difference between “surprise” and “suspense” using — of all things — a bomb under a table as the example.
both have their places in your story, but both will yield drastically different results.
both have their places in your story, but both will yield drastically different results.
February 4, 2026 at 4:02 PM
one of my favorite pieces of writing advice comes from the legendary hitchcock describing the difference between “surprise” and “suspense” using — of all things — a bomb under a table as the example.
both have their places in your story, but both will yield drastically different results.
both have their places in your story, but both will yield drastically different results.
cars with automatic starters, heated seats, and heated steering wheels are such a luxury in weeks like this.
February 3, 2026 at 9:56 PM
cars with automatic starters, heated seats, and heated steering wheels are such a luxury in weeks like this.
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It’s cameo o’clock, comics community! I’m working on something BIG, and I’d be honored to feature your indie comics character in a small cameo! Also, really looking to diversify the set list of creators! All you need is:
- a previously published indie super character
- you owning 100% of the rights
- a previously published indie super character
- you owning 100% of the rights
February 3, 2026 at 4:26 PM
It’s cameo o’clock, comics community! I’m working on something BIG, and I’d be honored to feature your indie comics character in a small cameo! Also, really looking to diversify the set list of creators! All you need is:
- a previously published indie super character
- you owning 100% of the rights
- a previously published indie super character
- you owning 100% of the rights
is there some rule that all new kickstarter comics must launch on a tuesday?
in the past hour i received five notifications of new projects from friends.
in the past hour i received five notifications of new projects from friends.
February 3, 2026 at 3:11 PM
is there some rule that all new kickstarter comics must launch on a tuesday?
in the past hour i received five notifications of new projects from friends.
in the past hour i received five notifications of new projects from friends.
the dawn light looks like krypton’s red sun this morning.
February 3, 2026 at 12:18 PM
the dawn light looks like krypton’s red sun this morning.
when people ask what my creative journey has been like.
February 2, 2026 at 3:23 AM
when people ask what my creative journey has been like.
getting to work with Tara and Kim on this movie is consistently the highlight of my day. we seamlessly level one another up creatively in a way that the room feels more like a treat than work.
please be sure to catch Tara on tour! (i will be around at one or two of these dates)
please be sure to catch Tara on tour! (i will be around at one or two of these dates)
February 1, 2026 at 2:15 PM
getting to work with Tara and Kim on this movie is consistently the highlight of my day. we seamlessly level one another up creatively in a way that the room feels more like a treat than work.
please be sure to catch Tara on tour! (i will be around at one or two of these dates)
please be sure to catch Tara on tour! (i will be around at one or two of these dates)
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Coffee shop read, courtesy of @theothermarioc.com and @schiekapedia.bsky.social!
January 31, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Coffee shop read, courtesy of @theothermarioc.com and @schiekapedia.bsky.social!
we need to retire the shawn michaels dangle from the ropes everyone does during these royal rumbles.
January 31, 2026 at 10:51 PM
we need to retire the shawn michaels dangle from the ropes everyone does during these royal rumbles.
Watching “Wonder Man” episode three with a tear in my eye because I saw myself in every ounce of Simon’s struggle.
January 30, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Watching “Wonder Man” episode three with a tear in my eye because I saw myself in every ounce of Simon’s struggle.
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Got a mysterious package from @theothermarioc.com last night…
I probably shouldn’t be posting about it. Feels suspicious, but who am I to turn down free cash? 😅
I probably shouldn’t be posting about it. Feels suspicious, but who am I to turn down free cash? 😅
January 29, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Got a mysterious package from @theothermarioc.com last night…
I probably shouldn’t be posting about it. Feels suspicious, but who am I to turn down free cash? 😅
I probably shouldn’t be posting about it. Feels suspicious, but who am I to turn down free cash? 😅
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January 28, 2026 at 10:27 PM
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hell yeah got my Kickstarter copy of ONE TRUE LOVE by @theothermarioc.com and @schiekapedia.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 7:53 PM
hell yeah got my Kickstarter copy of ONE TRUE LOVE by @theothermarioc.com and @schiekapedia.bsky.social
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Look at this beautiful presentation for ONE TRUE LOVE that I received in the mail this week. Just gorgeous. Can’t wait to dive into this on this snow day. @theothermarioc.com @schiekapedia.bsky.social
January 25, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Look at this beautiful presentation for ONE TRUE LOVE that I received in the mail this week. Just gorgeous. Can’t wait to dive into this on this snow day. @theothermarioc.com @schiekapedia.bsky.social
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When I say nobody does production/presentation like @theothermarioc.com :
January 26, 2026 at 8:38 PM
When I say nobody does production/presentation like @theothermarioc.com :
Now that One True Love is about 95% shipped out, i want to thank everyone who chose to read something I wrote, all the editors who gave me a chance, and all the friends i made during my years making comics
through all the ups and downs, it’s been a journey and i do not take any of this for granted
through all the ups and downs, it’s been a journey and i do not take any of this for granted
a man with his arms outstretched standing in front of a blue wall
ALT: a man with his arms outstretched standing in front of a blue wall
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January 24, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Now that One True Love is about 95% shipped out, i want to thank everyone who chose to read something I wrote, all the editors who gave me a chance, and all the friends i made during my years making comics
through all the ups and downs, it’s been a journey and i do not take any of this for granted
through all the ups and downs, it’s been a journey and i do not take any of this for granted
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A humble request to my readers: if you’ve read WHO KILLED SARAH SHAW would you please leave a review on Barnes & Noble website? 🙏
Big news!
WHO KILLED SARAH SHAW is now available at Barnes & Noble stores nationwide! Thanks to everyone for their continued support on this book. It means the world to me.
WHO KILLED SARAH SHAW is now available at Barnes & Noble stores nationwide! Thanks to everyone for their continued support on this book. It means the world to me.
Who Killed Sarah Shaw?|Paperback
WHO KILLED SARAH SHAW? Follows Jes & Dave, two struggling true crime content creators who insert themselves into a 40-year-old cold case. But secrets like to stay buried. Can they solve Sarah Shaw's m...
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January 22, 2026 at 12:05 AM
A humble request to my readers: if you’ve read WHO KILLED SARAH SHAW would you please leave a review on Barnes & Noble website? 🙏
in america, your story begins when you start telling it.
January 21, 2026 at 12:20 PM
in america, your story begins when you start telling it.
it’s weirdly satisfying taking off your tee shirt john cena style
January 19, 2026 at 5:29 PM
it’s weirdly satisfying taking off your tee shirt john cena style
trump might actually earn a peace prize for someone else the way he is uniting everyone against him
January 19, 2026 at 4:16 PM
trump might actually earn a peace prize for someone else the way he is uniting everyone against him