AJ Malacarne
@ajmalacarne.bsky.social
Comic Writer/Editor • Gamma Head Studios • SCAD 2024 • Screenwriter • [email protected] they/them
https://ajmalacarne.carrd.co/
https://ajmalacarne.carrd.co/
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It seems reductive to say a book "feels like classic Vertigo," but that's really what this is like. Dynamic interiority, inventive visuals, and a pervasive, almost tender strain of paranoia. It's PI meets THE CONVERSATION, FIGHT CLUB meets A SCANNER DARKLY. Strong rec, definitely pre-order it today.
Hey hi, MONDAY 2.2.26 is the last day for your local comic shop to pre-order the first issue of IS TED OK? so I’m gonna share some pages and nice things people have said about it. Sound good?
Please share if you feel like it. This book RIPS and I need everyone to buy a copy or two!
Please share if you feel like it. This book RIPS and I need everyone to buy a copy or two!
February 2, 2026 at 6:31 PM
It seems reductive to say a book "feels like classic Vertigo," but that's really what this is like. Dynamic interiority, inventive visuals, and a pervasive, almost tender strain of paranoia. It's PI meets THE CONVERSATION, FIGHT CLUB meets A SCANNER DARKLY. Strong rec, definitely pre-order it today.
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Btw, it's my last cover of the year. Yes, the year barely started and I'm already out of work.
I'm hoping to change that, I need paid gigs to live so if you are looking for a cover artist, an illustrator or a character designer I'm available.
I'm hoping to change that, I need paid gigs to live so if you are looking for a cover artist, an illustrator or a character designer I'm available.
Here's my Power Rangers Prime #16 variant cover 👀✨
@teaberryblue.net thank you again for the opportunity ❤️
@teaberryblue.net thank you again for the opportunity ❤️
January 25, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Btw, it's my last cover of the year. Yes, the year barely started and I'm already out of work.
I'm hoping to change that, I need paid gigs to live so if you are looking for a cover artist, an illustrator or a character designer I'm available.
I'm hoping to change that, I need paid gigs to live so if you are looking for a cover artist, an illustrator or a character designer I'm available.
To distract myself from*gestures to everything* I'm trying to watch movies. Anyone have recommendations?
February 1, 2026 at 4:50 PM
To distract myself from*gestures to everything* I'm trying to watch movies. Anyone have recommendations?
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Nevermind the jobs you had, tell me 5 classes you took in college.
Cross-Media Writing
Narrative Podcast Producing
Speculative Script
Pilot Script
Psychology
Cross-Media Writing
Narrative Podcast Producing
Speculative Script
Pilot Script
Psychology
Never mind the jobs you had, tell me five classes you took in college
High Focus Drawing
Perspective Drawing
Gothic Literature
Astronomy
Children's Literature
High Focus Drawing
Perspective Drawing
Gothic Literature
Astronomy
Children's Literature
Hypermedia and Phanopoeia with Michael Joyce
Shakespeare in Film with Don Foster
Folklore and Fairy Tales with Nancy Willard
Intro to Cellular Biology (I sucked at it but I learned so much)
Medieval Irish Lit at Trinity College Dublin
Shakespeare in Film with Don Foster
Folklore and Fairy Tales with Nancy Willard
Intro to Cellular Biology (I sucked at it but I learned so much)
Medieval Irish Lit at Trinity College Dublin
January 31, 2026 at 5:28 AM
Nevermind the jobs you had, tell me 5 classes you took in college.
Cross-Media Writing
Narrative Podcast Producing
Speculative Script
Pilot Script
Psychology
Cross-Media Writing
Narrative Podcast Producing
Speculative Script
Pilot Script
Psychology
Would anyone want to see concept art for this series?
Pilot Script: I wrote a terrible script that I'm in the process of rewriting but I applied what I learned to my new pilot script Coven Country. Any producers can hit me up if interested.
January 31, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Would anyone want to see concept art for this series?
If anyone knows someone who works with My Chemical Romance lets connect?
Cross-Media Writing is where I fell in love with themed entertainment and writing for attractions. My first pitch was for an experience based off the Black Parade Album.
January 31, 2026 at 5:10 PM
If anyone knows someone who works with My Chemical Romance lets connect?
Nevermind the jobs you had, tell me 5 classes you took in college.
Cross-Media Writing
Narrative Podcast Producing
Speculative Script
Pilot Script
Psychology
Cross-Media Writing
Narrative Podcast Producing
Speculative Script
Pilot Script
Psychology
Never mind the jobs you had, tell me five classes you took in college
High Focus Drawing
Perspective Drawing
Gothic Literature
Astronomy
Children's Literature
High Focus Drawing
Perspective Drawing
Gothic Literature
Astronomy
Children's Literature
Hypermedia and Phanopoeia with Michael Joyce
Shakespeare in Film with Don Foster
Folklore and Fairy Tales with Nancy Willard
Intro to Cellular Biology (I sucked at it but I learned so much)
Medieval Irish Lit at Trinity College Dublin
Shakespeare in Film with Don Foster
Folklore and Fairy Tales with Nancy Willard
Intro to Cellular Biology (I sucked at it but I learned so much)
Medieval Irish Lit at Trinity College Dublin
January 31, 2026 at 5:28 AM
Nevermind the jobs you had, tell me 5 classes you took in college.
Cross-Media Writing
Narrative Podcast Producing
Speculative Script
Pilot Script
Psychology
Cross-Media Writing
Narrative Podcast Producing
Speculative Script
Pilot Script
Psychology
Catherine O' Hara, one of Hollywood's legendary actors is gone. From Home Alone to Schitts Creek to the Studio.
a close up of a woman 's face with #schitts creek written above her
ALT: a close up of a woman 's face with #schitts creek written above her
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January 30, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Catherine O' Hara, one of Hollywood's legendary actors is gone. From Home Alone to Schitts Creek to the Studio.
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Some new faces in my follows, so time for an intro post! My name is Ben Kahn, I'm a comic book writer that does a mix of creator owned and WFH. Some of my work includes Monster High (IDW Publishing), Mr. Muffins (Oni Press), the GLAAD-nominated Renegade Rule series (Dark Horse), and Heavenly Blues.
January 30, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Some new faces in my follows, so time for an intro post! My name is Ben Kahn, I'm a comic book writer that does a mix of creator owned and WFH. Some of my work includes Monster High (IDW Publishing), Mr. Muffins (Oni Press), the GLAAD-nominated Renegade Rule series (Dark Horse), and Heavenly Blues.
I've been meeting with career professionals across different fields to get their advice on what direction I should be taking. From screenwriters to comic editors, I've heard so much helpful advice. But now I'm looking for those working in THEMED ENTERTAINMENT to pick their brains about their careers
January 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM
I've been meeting with career professionals across different fields to get their advice on what direction I should be taking. From screenwriters to comic editors, I've heard so much helpful advice. But now I'm looking for those working in THEMED ENTERTAINMENT to pick their brains about their careers
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Just a reminder for NetGalley users, the arc for the first book in my middle grade Amelia Shadows series, AMELIA SHADOWS AND THE NEW HEAD GHOST, is available to request and review!
Coming from @papercutzgn.bsky.social in April!
Coming from @papercutzgn.bsky.social in April!
Amelia Shadows and the New Head Ghost
NetGalley helps publishers and authors promote digital review copies to book advocates and industry professionals. Publishers make digital review copies and audiobooks available for the NetGalley comm...
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January 29, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Just a reminder for NetGalley users, the arc for the first book in my middle grade Amelia Shadows series, AMELIA SHADOWS AND THE NEW HEAD GHOST, is available to request and review!
Coming from @papercutzgn.bsky.social in April!
Coming from @papercutzgn.bsky.social in April!
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So we agree that animation can pull in huge numbers and more projects should be green lit..
January 29, 2026 at 1:05 AM
So we agree that animation can pull in huge numbers and more projects should be green lit..
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Oh hey, the new cover
Inspired by Aztec mythology and Mexican folklore, Travis Muñoz and the Fire of the Aztecs blends baseball, best friends, sun gods, and epic adventure into a thrilling middle-grade graphic novel.
Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Tristan Strong.
Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Tristan Strong.
January 29, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Oh hey, the new cover
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Gaming hot take: The reason Superman games are so hard to make is that the best storytelling for him is like rpg
But everyone understandably wants action
His story strength is character work not his powers
But everyone understandably wants action
His story strength is character work not his powers
January 29, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Gaming hot take: The reason Superman games are so hard to make is that the best storytelling for him is like rpg
But everyone understandably wants action
His story strength is character work not his powers
But everyone understandably wants action
His story strength is character work not his powers
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The DHS and Administration: Haha libtards! Wait'll we turn the tables on you and start showing YOUR faces on social media!
Meanwhile, us liberals every time we see that image of the 70 year old badass book store owner emerging from a cloud of tear gas without a mask:
Meanwhile, us liberals every time we see that image of the 70 year old badass book store owner emerging from a cloud of tear gas without a mask:
a man in a yellow shirt is sitting in a chair holding a cup and pointing
ALT: a man in a yellow shirt is sitting in a chair holding a cup and pointing
media.tenor.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:01 AM
The DHS and Administration: Haha libtards! Wait'll we turn the tables on you and start showing YOUR faces on social media!
Meanwhile, us liberals every time we see that image of the 70 year old badass book store owner emerging from a cloud of tear gas without a mask:
Meanwhile, us liberals every time we see that image of the 70 year old badass book store owner emerging from a cloud of tear gas without a mask:
A big Thank You to the people who have let me interview them about their careers! It's been instrumental to me and so helpful!
January 28, 2026 at 10:36 PM
A big Thank You to the people who have let me interview them about their careers! It's been instrumental to me and so helpful!
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SPIRIT OF THE SHADOWS issue 1 is out at comic shops everywhere! Go pick it up and let us know what you think! @oni-press.bsky.social @danziggs.bsky.social #ncbd
January 28, 2026 at 10:17 PM
SPIRIT OF THE SHADOWS issue 1 is out at comic shops everywhere! Go pick it up and let us know what you think! @oni-press.bsky.social @danziggs.bsky.social #ncbd
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Heeeey I actually sold a book yesterday by posting this link, what if I could sell another one today? 👀
If you would like to read it but you live outside Canada, you can get the ebook here: ko-fi.com/s/a00aca22ef
The Last Band On Earth (complete digital edition) - ElaineMWill's Ko-fi Shop
At long last, the COMPLETE graphic novel, in DRM-free PDF form!
Nat and her bandmates in The Dead Layaways want to go on tour, but the demonic entiti...
ko-fi.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Heeeey I actually sold a book yesterday by posting this link, what if I could sell another one today? 👀
Do you love @kodyisover.com's Keeping Time comic? Learn more about the creator behind the story, the band PUP and more!
I have run for a few years a newsletter that interviewed comics creators about their careers, favorite bands, and more! I am currently looking for a new platform to host it: gammahead.substack.com
Gamma Head Studios | AJ Malacarne | Substack
News about Gamma Head studios as well as in-depth articles about comics, music, and more. Click to read Gamma Head Studios, by AJ Malacarne, a Substack publication. Launched 3 years ago.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Do you love @kodyisover.com's Keeping Time comic? Learn more about the creator behind the story, the band PUP and more!
Want a fun morning/ afternoon read? Check these out!
I've also written numerous reviews of comics and books, here are a few below:
Gatecrashers: gatecrashers.fan/author/andre...
Comic Book Yeti: www.comicbookyeti.com/post/you-nev...
The Electric State: opensesamegallerybooks.com/blog/the-ele...
Gatecrashers: gatecrashers.fan/author/andre...
Comic Book Yeti: www.comicbookyeti.com/post/you-nev...
The Electric State: opensesamegallerybooks.com/blog/the-ele...
January 28, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Want a fun morning/ afternoon read? Check these out!
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I'm also a freelance comic editor! You can hire me! Here is a comic that I have been editing on for almost a year now: annoarcana.thecomicseries.com
Anno Arcana
Anno Arcana's cover
annoarcana.thecomicseries.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:44 PM
I'm also a freelance comic editor! You can hire me! Here is a comic that I have been editing on for almost a year now: annoarcana.thecomicseries.com
Check it out!
I'm also a freelance comic editor! You can hire me! Here is a comic that I have been editing on for almost a year now: annoarcana.thecomicseries.com
Anno Arcana
Anno Arcana's cover
annoarcana.thecomicseries.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Check it out!
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Check out my full portfolio!
New Pinned Post! Hi there, I'm AJ Malacarne, a writer of all trades from screenplays to comics to reviews to themed Exhibits. Check out my portfolio in the thread below:
January 28, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Check out my full portfolio!