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Barbra Dillon @barbrajdillon.bsky.social · 3h

From this evening's rewatch of 'Swing Kids:'

"We must all take responsibility for what is happening in our country. If those of use who have a voice do not raise it in outrage at the treatment of our fellow human beings, we will have collaborated in their doom."

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Fanbase Press @fanbasepress.bsky.social · 4h

Fanbase Press' #CrowdfundingFridays: ‘Shockheaded Peter #1-2,’ ‘Mad Dog Morgan,’ ‘White Ash: Vol. 1,’ ‘Evermind #1-6,’ & ‘Boom Bandits: The Complete Saga’ on @kickstarter.com

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CrowdfundingFridays: ‘Shockheaded Peter #1-2,’ ‘Mad Dog Morgan,’ ‘White Ash: Vol. 1,’ ‘Evermind #1-6,’ and ‘Boom Bandits: The Complete Saga’ - Fanbasepress

Here at Fanbase Press, we strive to provide an outlet for up-and-coming creators to promote and showcase their incredible works. With thousands of creators

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The Superfan Podcast 🎙️ @spfanpodcast.bsky.social · 16h

This week on the Superfan Podcast, award-winning cartoonist and creator @mattkindt.bsky.social (Mind MGMT, Dept. H, BRZRKR) talks about John le Carré, Cold War paranoia, and why slow storytelling is the most subversive act in comics.

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Fanbase Press @fanbasepress.bsky.social · 13h

Fanbase Press' @barbrajdillon.bsky.social Interviews @evanier.bsky.social on the Release of the 75th Anniversary Hardcover Collection, ‘The Essential Peanuts,’ with @abramscomicarts.bsky.social

Fanbase Press Interviews Mark Evanier on the Release of the 75th Anniversary Hardcover Collection, ‘The Essential Peanuts,’ with Abrams ComicArts - Fanbasepress

The following is an interview with award-winning writer Mark Evanier (Kirby: King of Comics, MAD Art) regarding the release of The Essential Peanuts, a 75th

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Fanbase Press @fanbasepress.bsky.social · 1d

‘Lumberjanes: Book One’ (@boom-studios.com): Trade Paperback Review by Fanbase Press Guest Contributor @janethesturgeon.bsky.social

‘Lumberjanes: Book One’ - Trade Paperback Review - Fanbasepress

Lumberjanes: Book One was created by ND Stevenson, Grace Ellis, Shannon Watters, Gus Allen, and Casey Nowak and published by BOOM! Studios.

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Fanbase Press @fanbasepress.bsky.social · 1d

Fanbase Press' @barbrajdillon.bsky.social Interviews Nihaarika Negi on the Upcoming Release of the Graphic Novel, ‘Hunger,’ with @thelabpress.bsky.social

(Cover by: @bsienk.bsky.social)

Fanbase Press Interviews Nihaarika Negi on the Upcoming Release of the Graphic Novel, ‘Hunger,’ with The Lab Press - Fanbasepress

The following is an interview with Nihaarika Negi (Labours of (An)Other Solipsist, The Threshold) regarding the upcoming release of the historical fiction

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Fanbase Press @fanbasepress.bsky.social · 1d

Fanbase Press' 10/09/25 newsletter: Interviews w/ @chrisryall.bsky.social (@abramscomicarts.bsky.social), Matt Wagner, & Kelley Jones, @thefanbaseweekly.bsky.social's Panel on ALIEN: EARTH, #GraphicLibrary's (@smwordsmith.bsky.social) Review of RIPPLE EFFECTS, & more!

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Fanbase Press @fanbasepress.bsky.social · 1d

The collected edition of Fanbase Press' award-winning NUCLEAR POWER, an alternate history of the Cuban Missile Crisis, is available digitally via @hoopladigital.bsky.social & @comicsplus.bsky.social! Described as ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ meets ‘The X-Men’

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Fanbase Press @fanbasepress.bsky.social · 1d

A Special Edition of @thefanbaseweekly.bsky.social:

A #FanbaseFeature Panel Discussion on ‘Alien: Earth – Season 1’ (2025) with @davallone.bsky.social, Vince Ventura (co-founder – @dreadalert.com), & @comicbooksniffer.bsky.social

This Month's Sponsor: @comix.one

Fanbase Feature: Panel Discussion on ‘Alien: Earth - Season 1’ (2025) - Fanbasepress

As a special feature of The Fanbase Weekly podcast, the Fanbase Feature focuses on and celebrates a specific element of geek culture.

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David Avallone @davallone.bsky.social · 1d

A lively chat about xenomorphs and synths and Ridley and Noah and eye monster and Robot Amelie.

Fanbase Press @fanbasepress.bsky.social · 1d

A Special Edition of @thefanbaseweekly.bsky.social:

A #FanbaseFeature Panel Discussion on ‘Alien: Earth – Season 1’ (2025) with @davallone.bsky.social, Vince Ventura (co-founder – @dreadalert.com), & @comicbooksniffer.bsky.social

This Month's Sponsor: @comix.one

Fanbase Feature: Panel Discussion on ‘Alien: Earth - Season 1’ (2025) - Fanbasepress

As a special feature of The Fanbase Weekly podcast, the Fanbase Feature focuses on and celebrates a specific element of geek culture.

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Fanbase Press @fanbasepress.bsky.social · 1d

Join Fanbase Press for the ‘Comics & Coffee’ Meetup on October 11, 2025, to Bridge the Convention Gap for Industry Pros

#BuildYourCommunity

Join Fanbase Press for the ‘Comics & Coffee’ Meetup on October 11, 2025, to Bridge the Convention Gap for Industry Pros - Fanbasepress

Since March of 2020, Fanbase Press' weekly Comics & Coffee Zoom sessions have provided comics industry professionals with an opportunity to discuss ways

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Sara Smith @smwordsmith.bsky.social · 1d

Ripple Effects from @fanbasepress.bsky.social is about George’s moral dilemma to use his near invulnerability to become a superhero or to remain in the shadows, managing his Type 1 Diabetes and budding writing career.
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Graphic for The Graphic Library with the cover of Ripple Effects deluxe edition

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Fanbase Press @fanbasepress.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you to @smwordsmith.bsky.social of #GraphicLibrary for the great review of RIPPLE EFFECTS: THE DELUXE EDITION, exploring life as a superhero with an invisible illness.

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Sara Smith @smwordsmith.bsky.social · 1d

Ripple Effects from @fanbasepress.bsky.social is about George’s moral dilemma to use his near invulnerability to become a superhero or to remain in the shadows, managing his Type 1 Diabetes and budding writing career.
#GraphicLibrary

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Fanbase Press @fanbasepress.bsky.social · 1d

Want to Spotlight Your @kickstarter.com, @wearezoop.bsky.social, Indiegogo, or Other Crowdfunding Campaign? Contact Fanbase Press’ @barbrajdillon.bsky.social About #CrowdfundingFridays!

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Barbra Dillon @barbrajdillon.bsky.social · 1d

If you're looking for top-tier creators bringing their all to an incredible story, look no further than ‘Megalopolis: An Original Graphic Novel’ from @chrisryall.bsky.social and @thatjacobphillips.bsky.social through @abramscomicarts.bsky.social!

Fanbase Press @fanbasepress.bsky.social · 1d

Fanbase Press' @barbrajdillon.bsky.social Interviews @chrisryall.bsky.social on the Release of ‘Megalopolis: An Original Graphic Novel’ with @abramscomicarts.bsky.social

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Fanbase Press Interviews Chris Ryall on the Release of ‘Megalopolis: An Original Graphic Novel’ with Abrams ComicArts - Fanbasepress

The following is an interview with writer/editor/publisher Chris Ryall (The Marvel Calendar Book: A Visual History) regarding the release of Megalopolis: An

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Tread Perilously @treadperilously.bsky.social · 1d

Tread Perilously‘s tour of slashers on television continues with an episode The Alfred Hitchcock Hour called “An Unlocked Window.” Available on Apple Podcasts, Patreon, & @fanbasepress.bsky.social

Co-Hosts: @eriksamaya.bsky.social & @weirdnoirmaster.bsky.social

Tread Perilously - ‘The Alfred Hitchcock Hour: An Unlocked Window' - Fanbasepress

Tread Perilously is a podcast in which hosts Erik Amaya and author Justin Robinson watch the “worst” episodes of popular TV shows, attempting to determine if

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Barbra Dillon @barbrajdillon.bsky.social · 2d

Remember that it's a healing *journey.* Please be patient with yourself along the way (and reach out if you need anything!).

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Fanbase Press @fanbasepress.bsky.social · 2d

@hoopladigital.bsky.social’s Fanbase Press BingePass is here! Have a library card? Access single issues of our award-winning titles with a single Hoopla Instant Borrow. www.hoopladigital.com/title/18433076

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Fanbase Press @fanbasepress.bsky.social · 2d

Fanbase Press offers affordable advertising opportunities for indie creators and geek-focused vendors to promote their products, crowdfunding campaigns, and services through our flagship podcast, @thefanbaseweekly.bsky.social. Options to fit everyone’s budget!

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Fanbase Press @fanbasepress.bsky.social · 2d

Join Fanbase Press for the ‘Comics & Coffee’ Meetup on October 11, 2025, to Bridge the Convention Gap for Industry Pros

#BuildYourCommunity

Join Fanbase Press for the ‘Comics & Coffee’ Meetup on October 11, 2025, to Bridge the Convention Gap for Industry Pros - Fanbasepress

Since March of 2020, Fanbase Press' weekly Comics & Coffee Zoom sessions have provided comics industry professionals with an opportunity to discuss ways

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Fanbase Press @fanbasepress.bsky.social · 2d

QUINCE: THE DEFINITIVE BILINGUAL EDITION hardcover contains BOTH the Spanish & English versions of the Eisner-nominated series! Available in print at Fanbase Press!

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Louis Southard - Comic Book Writer @louissouthard.bsky.social · 2d

Really proud of this interview so be sure to check it out! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Fanbase Press @fanbasepress.bsky.social · 2d

Fanbase Press' @barbrajdillon.bsky.social Interviews @louissouthard.bsky.social on the @kickstarter.com Campaign Launch for the Comic Book, ‘Laugh Riot #1’

Fanbase Press Interviews Louis Southard on the Kickstarter Campaign Launch for the Comic Book, ‘Laugh Riot #1’ - Fanbasepress

The following is an interview with writer Louis Southard on the Kickstarter campaign launch for the dystopian comedy, Laugh Riot #1. In this interview,

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Barbra Dillon @barbrajdillon.bsky.social · 2d

You will always be wonderful, just as you are. 💜

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Fanbase Press @fanbasepress.bsky.social · 2d

Fanbase Press' @barbrajdillon.bsky.social Interviews @louissouthard.bsky.social on the @kickstarter.com Campaign Launch for the Comic Book, ‘Laugh Riot #1’

Fanbase Press Interviews Louis Southard on the Kickstarter Campaign Launch for the Comic Book, ‘Laugh Riot #1’ - Fanbasepress

The following is an interview with writer Louis Southard on the Kickstarter campaign launch for the dystopian comedy, Laugh Riot #1. In this interview,

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Fanbase Press @fanbasepress.bsky.social · 2d

@richardfairgray.bsky.social's GLAAD Award-winning coming-of-age graphic novel, FOUR-COLOR HEROES is available in te reo Māori (e wātea ana inaianei ki te reo Māori) from Fanbase Press on @hoopladigital.bsky.social, @comicsplus.bsky.social, and more!

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