Benito Cereno
@benitocereno.bsky.social
Writer podcaster Latin Christmas horror movies Kentucky//BLOOD & THUNDER out monthly from Skybound//HECTOR PLASM: HUNT THE BIGFOOT out NOW from Image//STARTLING TALES OF SANTA CLAUS coming in December//CAPES coming 2026
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Benito Cereno
@benitocereno.bsky.social
· Oct 19
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Comics writer and co-host of Apocrypals. Christmas, folklore, Latin, Kentucky
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Name: Benito
Pronouns: he/his
Location: Central Kentucky
Interests: comics, ghosts and monsters, Christmas traditions and folklore, Latin language and literature, horror movies and literature, soup
Vocation: freelance writer (comics etc) and podcaster
Linktr.ee/benitocereno
Name: Benito
Pronouns: he/his
Location: Central Kentucky
Interests: comics, ghosts and monsters, Christmas traditions and folklore, Latin language and literature, horror movies and literature, soup
Vocation: freelance writer (comics etc) and podcaster
Linktr.ee/benitocereno
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Also available on my shop: a new translation by me of 25 Medieval Latin miracles of St Nicholas
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November 26, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Also available on my shop: a new translation by me of 25 Medieval Latin miracles of St Nicholas
www.patreon.com/benitocereno...
www.patreon.com/benitocereno...
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Now available in my shop -- a PDF of Book I of my expansive new mythology of Christmas, encompassing the life, death, and rebirth of St Nicholas!
If you've heard me mention my "Silmarillion of Christmas," this is it (NB they are only similar in scope, not tone)
www.patreon.com/posts/new-yu...
If you've heard me mention my "Silmarillion of Christmas," this is it (NB they are only similar in scope, not tone)
www.patreon.com/posts/new-yu...
The New Yuletide Treasury Book I | Benito Cereno
Get more from Benito Cereno on Patreon
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November 26, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Now available in my shop -- a PDF of Book I of my expansive new mythology of Christmas, encompassing the life, death, and rebirth of St Nicholas!
If you've heard me mention my "Silmarillion of Christmas," this is it (NB they are only similar in scope, not tone)
www.patreon.com/posts/new-yu...
If you've heard me mention my "Silmarillion of Christmas," this is it (NB they are only similar in scope, not tone)
www.patreon.com/posts/new-yu...
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How did Muh-three-gan fare on her second outing? Will there be a muh-third? We investigate.
Friends 'Till the End: M3GAN 2.0 (2025)
The newest horror-doll franchise dropped the horror and went for an action-comedy vibe with its second entry this year. Does it stick the landing in glide mode, or was Chucky right that "muh-three-gan...
friendstilltheend.libsyn.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:57 PM
How did Muh-three-gan fare on her second outing? Will there be a muh-third? We investigate.
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OUT TODAY!!
A new dark horror four issue series from the creators of Where Monsters Lie that’s perfect for fans of The Crow, Revenge Horror and violent, well-deserved retribution.
On sale this week!
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On sale this week!
impulsecreations.com/collections/... @thekylestarks.bsky.social @martinsimmonds.bsky.social @darkhorse.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:36 PM
OUT TODAY!!
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Jerome, Percival, Jesus
November 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Jerome, Percival, Jesus
Also available on my shop: a new translation by me of 25 Medieval Latin miracles of St Nicholas
www.patreon.com/benitocereno...
www.patreon.com/benitocereno...
November 26, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Also available on my shop: a new translation by me of 25 Medieval Latin miracles of St Nicholas
www.patreon.com/benitocereno...
www.patreon.com/benitocereno...
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This feels like an appropriate use of “You better watch out! You better watch OUT! You better WATCH OUT! YOU BETTER WATCH OUT!”
November 26, 2025 at 5:55 PM
This feels like an appropriate use of “You better watch out! You better watch OUT! You better WATCH OUT! YOU BETTER WATCH OUT!”
Also, this is absolutely the lore behind the comics in STARTLING TALES OF SANTA CLAUS (out a week from today)
Now available in my shop -- a PDF of Book I of my expansive new mythology of Christmas, encompassing the life, death, and rebirth of St Nicholas!
If you've heard me mention my "Silmarillion of Christmas," this is it (NB they are only similar in scope, not tone)
www.patreon.com/posts/new-yu...
If you've heard me mention my "Silmarillion of Christmas," this is it (NB they are only similar in scope, not tone)
www.patreon.com/posts/new-yu...
The New Yuletide Treasury Book I | Benito Cereno
Get more from Benito Cereno on Patreon
www.patreon.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Also, this is absolutely the lore behind the comics in STARTLING TALES OF SANTA CLAUS (out a week from today)
Now available in my shop -- a PDF of Book I of my expansive new mythology of Christmas, encompassing the life, death, and rebirth of St Nicholas!
If you've heard me mention my "Silmarillion of Christmas," this is it (NB they are only similar in scope, not tone)
www.patreon.com/posts/new-yu...
If you've heard me mention my "Silmarillion of Christmas," this is it (NB they are only similar in scope, not tone)
www.patreon.com/posts/new-yu...
The New Yuletide Treasury Book I | Benito Cereno
Get more from Benito Cereno on Patreon
www.patreon.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Now available in my shop -- a PDF of Book I of my expansive new mythology of Christmas, encompassing the life, death, and rebirth of St Nicholas!
If you've heard me mention my "Silmarillion of Christmas," this is it (NB they are only similar in scope, not tone)
www.patreon.com/posts/new-yu...
If you've heard me mention my "Silmarillion of Christmas," this is it (NB they are only similar in scope, not tone)
www.patreon.com/posts/new-yu...
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Here comes Santa Claus
In stores next week
In stores next week
November 25, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Here comes Santa Claus
In stores next week
In stores next week
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Companions of Christmas: ČERT AND ANDĚL
Each year, St. Nicolas gathers two of his littlest companions on December 5th: unlikely best friends Čert and Anděl, who accompany him to the Czech Republic, Slovenia, and Slovakia. 1/
Each year, St. Nicolas gathers two of his littlest companions on December 5th: unlikely best friends Čert and Anděl, who accompany him to the Czech Republic, Slovenia, and Slovakia. 1/
November 26, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Companions of Christmas: ČERT AND ANDĚL
Each year, St. Nicolas gathers two of his littlest companions on December 5th: unlikely best friends Čert and Anděl, who accompany him to the Czech Republic, Slovenia, and Slovakia. 1/
Each year, St. Nicolas gathers two of his littlest companions on December 5th: unlikely best friends Čert and Anděl, who accompany him to the Czech Republic, Slovenia, and Slovakia. 1/
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Companions of Christmas: MERCURIUS ABU-SIFIN
Today (November 25) is the feast day of this Scythian-Romano soldier saint, who wields two swords: one with which to fight evil men, the other, given to him by the Archangel Michael, with which to fight demons, evil spirits, and monsters. 1/
Today (November 25) is the feast day of this Scythian-Romano soldier saint, who wields two swords: one with which to fight evil men, the other, given to him by the Archangel Michael, with which to fight demons, evil spirits, and monsters. 1/
November 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Companions of Christmas: MERCURIUS ABU-SIFIN
Today (November 25) is the feast day of this Scythian-Romano soldier saint, who wields two swords: one with which to fight evil men, the other, given to him by the Archangel Michael, with which to fight demons, evil spirits, and monsters. 1/
Today (November 25) is the feast day of this Scythian-Romano soldier saint, who wields two swords: one with which to fight evil men, the other, given to him by the Archangel Michael, with which to fight demons, evil spirits, and monsters. 1/
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Michael the Archangel, spread your wings over grocery and retail workers this week and crush the devil called Customer under your sandal’d heel
November 26, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Michael the Archangel, spread your wings over grocery and retail workers this week and crush the devil called Customer under your sandal’d heel
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one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
Here comes Santa Claus
In stores next week
In stores next week
November 25, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Here comes Santa Claus
In stores next week
In stores next week
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BLOOD & THUNDER vol 1: THE PRISONER ON CELL BLOCK X is now available on the book website just in time for whatever seasonally appropriate gift-giving opportunities you might have coming up
www.amazon.com/Blood-Thunde...
www.amazon.com/Blood-Thunde...
Blood & Thunder Vol. 1: The Prisoner on Cell Block X
Amazon.com: Blood & Thunder Vol. 1: The Prisoner on Cell Block X: 9781534333765: Cereno, Benito, Kirkman, Robert, Su, E.J., MSASSYK: Books
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November 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
BLOOD & THUNDER vol 1: THE PRISONER ON CELL BLOCK X is now available on the book website just in time for whatever seasonally appropriate gift-giving opportunities you might have coming up
www.amazon.com/Blood-Thunde...
www.amazon.com/Blood-Thunde...
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Companions of Christmas: OLD MAN BAYKA
Old Man Bayka celebrates Christmas in Liberia by roaming the streets in his mask, begging for charity on behalf of others in need, to whom he passes the alms along. 1/
Old Man Bayka celebrates Christmas in Liberia by roaming the streets in his mask, begging for charity on behalf of others in need, to whom he passes the alms along. 1/
November 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Companions of Christmas: OLD MAN BAYKA
Old Man Bayka celebrates Christmas in Liberia by roaming the streets in his mask, begging for charity on behalf of others in need, to whom he passes the alms along. 1/
Old Man Bayka celebrates Christmas in Liberia by roaming the streets in his mask, begging for charity on behalf of others in need, to whom he passes the alms along. 1/
This is a good movie — essentially Blair Witch but Bigfoot, for better or worse
One of the major inspirations for HUNT THE BIGFOOT
One of the major inspirations for HUNT THE BIGFOOT
Just watched found footage horror film Willow Creek (2013), in which a couple head into the Californian woods near where the famous Patterson–Gimlin Sasquatch film was shot, and was impressed. Slowly and subtly builds the tension and lots of nods to 'real' Bigfoot lore 👣
November 25, 2025 at 12:29 AM
This is a good movie — essentially Blair Witch but Bigfoot, for better or worse
One of the major inspirations for HUNT THE BIGFOOT
One of the major inspirations for HUNT THE BIGFOOT
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Mandela effect is the logical culmination of conspiracy theory brain, you would rather construct an entire fictional parallel universe than admit you misremembered something.
November 24, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Mandela effect is the logical culmination of conspiracy theory brain, you would rather construct an entire fictional parallel universe than admit you misremembered something.
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It’s that time again - the M. R. James ghost story Christmas countdown! 👻
There are 31 days until Santa arrives, so if you read one* story a day, you’ll finish the Collected Ghost Stories in time to get merry.
Like a haunted advent calendar! ❄️
#Christmas #GhostStories
There are 31 days until Santa arrives, so if you read one* story a day, you’ll finish the Collected Ghost Stories in time to get merry.
Like a haunted advent calendar! ❄️
#Christmas #GhostStories
November 24, 2025 at 8:03 AM
It’s that time again - the M. R. James ghost story Christmas countdown! 👻
There are 31 days until Santa arrives, so if you read one* story a day, you’ll finish the Collected Ghost Stories in time to get merry.
Like a haunted advent calendar! ❄️
#Christmas #GhostStories
There are 31 days until Santa arrives, so if you read one* story a day, you’ll finish the Collected Ghost Stories in time to get merry.
Like a haunted advent calendar! ❄️
#Christmas #GhostStories
You’re a Good Man, Calvin Hobbes
November 24, 2025 at 3:45 AM
You’re a Good Man, Calvin Hobbes
I’ve seen all but two of these, which probably says … something about me
FYI: With Frank Darabont's THE MIST celebrating an anniversary this week, we're here to ruin your day with 15 more bleak as hell horror movies.
15 Bleak As Hell Horror Movies That Will Ruin Your Day
With Frank Darabont's THE MIST celebrating an anniversary this week, we're here to ruin your day with 15 more bleak as hell horror movies.
dlvr.it
November 24, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I’ve seen all but two of these, which probably says … something about me
