Kendall Whitehouse
@kwhitehouse.bsky.social
Writer/Editor. Photographer for TwoMorrows' Comic Book Creator magazine. Former Knowledge@Wharton Technology and Media Editor and Wharton School Senior Director of Technology.
Photos on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/15543694@N06/albums
Photos on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/15543694@N06/albums
"Tell me five classes you took at university. . ."
- Calculus
- Film as Social and Intellectual History
- 19th/20th Century Art
- Indian Vocal Music: Theory and Practice
- Sanskrit
- Calculus
- Film as Social and Intellectual History
- 19th/20th Century Art
- Indian Vocal Music: Theory and Practice
- Sanskrit
Never mind the jobs you had, tell me five classes you took at university.
Politics of International Relations (Brzezinski)
Civil War & Reconstruction (Foner)
Intro to World Cinema (Sarris)
Philosophy of Art (Danto)
Asian Humanities & Lit (de Bary)
After that, nothing intellectually intimidated me.
Politics of International Relations (Brzezinski)
Civil War & Reconstruction (Foner)
Intro to World Cinema (Sarris)
Philosophy of Art (Danto)
Asian Humanities & Lit (de Bary)
After that, nothing intellectually intimidated me.
Never mind the jobs you had, tell me five classes you took in college
Sage, the Way, and Zen
Shakespeare
Religion and Modern Secularism
Creative Fiction Writing
International Political Economy
Pleasantly surprised how many of these classes proved useful later in life.
Sage, the Way, and Zen
Shakespeare
Religion and Modern Secularism
Creative Fiction Writing
International Political Economy
Pleasantly surprised how many of these classes proved useful later in life.
January 31, 2026 at 11:42 AM
"Tell me five classes you took at university. . ."
- Calculus
- Film as Social and Intellectual History
- 19th/20th Century Art
- Indian Vocal Music: Theory and Practice
- Sanskrit
- Calculus
- Film as Social and Intellectual History
- 19th/20th Century Art
- Indian Vocal Music: Theory and Practice
- Sanskrit
Review: 'Pig Wife' by Abbey Luck, a dark tale of family dysfunction and madness.
#comicssky #booksky @topshelfcomix.bsky.social
#comicssky #booksky @topshelfcomix.bsky.social
Pig Wife by Abbey Luck
A Dark Tale of Family Dysfunction and Madness Pig Wife, the first graphic novel by illustrator and animator Abbey Luck (with artwork by Luck and Ruka Bravo), is a multigenerational tale of a family…
ontechnologyandmedia.com
January 21, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Review: 'Pig Wife' by Abbey Luck, a dark tale of family dysfunction and madness.
#comicssky #booksky @topshelfcomix.bsky.social
#comicssky #booksky @topshelfcomix.bsky.social
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I was present for the birth of the web, the explosion of personal sites, and the blogging revolution, and you know what we never had to do? Beg people to use our shit.
AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
Big tech boss tells delegates at Davos that broader global use is essential if technology is to deliver lasting growth
www.irishtimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 12:19 AM
I was present for the birth of the web, the explosion of personal sites, and the blogging revolution, and you know what we never had to do? Beg people to use our shit.
Just read: 'This Place Kills Me' by Mariko Tamaki and @nicolegoux.bsky.social, a gripping, well-crafted tale of the social torments of high school -- compounded by a tragic death that may be more than it seems.
This Place Kills Me A Graphic Novel
A compelling, propulsive YA graphic novel mystery from acclaimed Eisner Award–winning author of Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me, Mariko Tamaki, and Eisner-nominated illustrator Nicole Goux Multip...
www.abramsbooks.com
January 2, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Just read: 'This Place Kills Me' by Mariko Tamaki and @nicolegoux.bsky.social, a gripping, well-crafted tale of the social torments of high school -- compounded by a tragic death that may be more than it seems.
Spotted at this year's @baltimorecomiccon.bsky.social: Santa #cosplay.
December 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Spotted at this year's @baltimorecomiccon.bsky.social: Santa #cosplay.
It's that time again!
You Better Watch Out
YouTube video by I'm Dusted
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December 21, 2025 at 4:43 PM
It's that time again!
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sometimes an Oxford comma can make all the difference
November 8, 2025 at 12:36 PM
sometimes an Oxford comma can make all the difference
For an organized overview of my photos from @baltimorecomiccon.bsky.social, you can start at this summary. Click or tap on the thumbnail images (or the embedded links) to display more photos on each topic. #baltimorecomiccon
October 28, 2025 at 12:13 PM
For an organized overview of my photos from @baltimorecomiccon.bsky.social, you can start at this summary. Click or tap on the thumbnail images (or the embedded links) to display more photos on each topic. #baltimorecomiccon
Thanks to the folks who run @baltimorecomiccon.bsky.social for another great show! If you want to see what the event looked like from my perspective, here is my Flickr album of nearly 500 photos from the weekend.
#baltimorecomiccon #comiccon
#baltimorecomiccon #comiccon
Baltimore Comic-Con 2025
Explore this photo album by Kendall Whitehouse on Flickr!
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October 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Thanks to the folks who run @baltimorecomiccon.bsky.social for another great show! If you want to see what the event looked like from my perspective, here is my Flickr album of nearly 500 photos from the weekend.
#baltimorecomiccon #comiccon
#baltimorecomiccon #comiccon
@fanexpophilly.bsky.social just announced 'Lord of the Rings' cast members Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, and Dominic Monaghan for this spring's #FanExpoPhilly. This should be fun!
When Wood, Astin and Boyd appeared at the 2018 show they were riotously funny:
When Wood, Astin and Boyd appeared at the 2018 show they were riotously funny:
Elijah Wood, Sean Astin and Billy Boyd: Wizard World Philadelphia 2018
Explore this photo album by Kendall Whitehouse on Flickr!
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October 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM
@fanexpophilly.bsky.social just announced 'Lord of the Rings' cast members Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, and Dominic Monaghan for this spring's #FanExpoPhilly. This should be fun!
When Wood, Astin and Boyd appeared at the 2018 show they were riotously funny:
When Wood, Astin and Boyd appeared at the 2018 show they were riotously funny:
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Will we see you?
October 13, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Will we see you?
@baltimorecomiccon.bsky.social starts in two weeks. For an overview of last year's show -- with links to lots of photos -- check out: ontechnologyandmedia.com/2024/09/26/b...
I hope to see everyone at #baltimorecomiccon #bcc2025 this year!
I hope to see everyone at #baltimorecomiccon #bcc2025 this year!
Baltimore Comic-Con 2024
Comics Creators Take Center Stage at Baltimore Baltimore Comic-Con is distinguished by two characteristics: its comic book focus and its “just right” scale. While, much to the annoyance…
ontechnologyandmedia.com
October 3, 2025 at 1:52 PM
@baltimorecomiccon.bsky.social starts in two weeks. For an overview of last year's show -- with links to lots of photos -- check out: ontechnologyandmedia.com/2024/09/26/b...
I hope to see everyone at #baltimorecomiccon #bcc2025 this year!
I hope to see everyone at #baltimorecomiccon #bcc2025 this year!
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We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.
October 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.
On sale today at your local #comics shop: 'The Exorcism at 1600 Penn' by @hannahrosemay.bsky.social, Vanesa R. Del Rey, and Jordie Bellaire.
Review: 'The Exorcism at 1600 Penn' by @hannahrosemay.bsky.social, Vanesa R. Del Rey, and Jordie Bellaire -- a tale of supernatural horror wrapped inside an emotionally gripping political thriller and family drama. Coming soon from @idwpublishing.com
#comics #graphicnovel
#comics #graphicnovel
The Exorcism at 1600 Penn
Horror Strikes the First Family The Exorcism at 1600 Penn is a tale of supernatural horror wrapped inside a political thriller and family drama. In less skilled hands, this could become a convolute…
ontechnologyandmedia.com
August 20, 2025 at 10:27 AM
On sale today at your local #comics shop: 'The Exorcism at 1600 Penn' by @hannahrosemay.bsky.social, Vanesa R. Del Rey, and Jordie Bellaire.
Review: 'The Exorcism at 1600 Penn' by @hannahrosemay.bsky.social, Vanesa R. Del Rey, and Jordie Bellaire -- a tale of supernatural horror wrapped inside an emotionally gripping political thriller and family drama. Coming soon from @idwpublishing.com
#comics #graphicnovel
#comics #graphicnovel
The Exorcism at 1600 Penn
Horror Strikes the First Family The Exorcism at 1600 Penn is a tale of supernatural horror wrapped inside a political thriller and family drama. In less skilled hands, this could become a convolute…
ontechnologyandmedia.com
August 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Review: 'The Exorcism at 1600 Penn' by @hannahrosemay.bsky.social, Vanesa R. Del Rey, and Jordie Bellaire -- a tale of supernatural horror wrapped inside an emotionally gripping political thriller and family drama. Coming soon from @idwpublishing.com
#comics #graphicnovel
#comics #graphicnovel
Rereading the 'Wild Palms' comics series by Bruce Wagner and Julian Allen. It's a swirling cacophony of conspiracies, drug-fueled insanity, and obscure movie references.
August 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Rereading the 'Wild Palms' comics series by Bruce Wagner and Julian Allen. It's a swirling cacophony of conspiracies, drug-fueled insanity, and obscure movie references.
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Amazing, necessary piece by @bradricca.bsky.social, author of Super Boys: The Amazing Adventures of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster--the Creators of Superman, about the historical context of Superman and why the character has always been political.
Unassuming Barber Shop: SUPERMAN is a political protest
Superman has always been political: The writer of the first Superman story is still shouting in a loud voice from a thin piece of paper.
www.comicsbeat.com
July 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Amazing, necessary piece by @bradricca.bsky.social, author of Super Boys: The Amazing Adventures of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster--the Creators of Superman, about the historical context of Superman and why the character has always been political.
Don't be fooled by the somewhat snarky title. 'Dr. Werthless' by Harold Schechter and @eric-powell-comics.bsky.social from @darkhorse.com is a fascinating, well-researched, and nuanced account of the life of a complicated individual: comic book nemesis Fredric Wertham.
Dr. Werthless: The Complicated Legacy of Fredric Wertham
Any mention of the name of Fredric Wertham at Comic-Con immediately elicits howls of derision and snarky comments. And not without reason. Wertham was, after all, a central figure in the assault on…
ontechnologyandmedia.com
July 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Don't be fooled by the somewhat snarky title. 'Dr. Werthless' by Harold Schechter and @eric-powell-comics.bsky.social from @darkhorse.com is a fascinating, well-researched, and nuanced account of the life of a complicated individual: comic book nemesis Fredric Wertham.
"In silicon, no one can hear you scream"
"you can log out any time you like but you can never leave"
TRON opened 7/9/82 but they couldn’t come up with a better tagline than “It all happens inside a computer.”
July 10, 2025 at 11:37 AM
"In silicon, no one can hear you scream"
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Mixed feelings about the M:I movies -- some I liked! Some I didn't! -- but I always enjoyed imagining Mr Schifrin getting another enormous check.
I don't choose to accept it.
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Lalo Schifrin, Prolific Film Composer Who Wrote ‘Mission: Impossible’ Theme, Dies at 93
Lalo Schifrin, the prolific film composer known for penning the 'Mission: Impossible' theme, died Thursday of complications from pneumonia. He was 93.
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June 26, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Mixed feelings about the M:I movies -- some I liked! Some I didn't! -- but I always enjoyed imagining Mr Schifrin getting another enormous check.
This set of books (with the one I gave to Lynch) sold for $3,900. I have to wonder: Was the note I sent to David Lynch included with the book?
June 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
This set of books (with the one I gave to Lynch) sold for $3,900. I have to wonder: Was the note I sent to David Lynch included with the book?
@sdccblog.com For your List of Announced Panels: Svengoolie just announced he and the rest of the Sven Squad will be at SDCC this year: www.metv.com/svengoolie/
Svengoolie
MeTv.com/Svengoolie is the official page of MeTV's Svengoolie.
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June 22, 2025 at 12:22 AM
@sdccblog.com For your List of Announced Panels: Svengoolie just announced he and the rest of the Sven Squad will be at SDCC this year: www.metv.com/svengoolie/
Also in the auction of the #DavidLynch estate: prop menus from Winkie's
David Lynch | Four "Mulholland Drive" Prop Menus
www.juliensauctions.com
May 30, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Also in the auction of the #DavidLynch estate: prop menus from Winkie's
Lot #236 from the auction of the #DavidLynch estate. I gave Lynch the fifth book from the top in the left-hand column, "Modern Ruins: Portraits of Place in the Mid-Atlantic Region."
David Lynch | Art and Photography Reference Books
www.juliensauctions.com
May 30, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Lot #236 from the auction of the #DavidLynch estate. I gave Lynch the fifth book from the top in the left-hand column, "Modern Ruins: Portraits of Place in the Mid-Atlantic Region."