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Zack Quaintance -> NYCC @zackquaintance.bsky.social · 2d

update...we have hit the 300 backer milestone (incredible) and are now just $8 from hitting $10K and unlocking our next stretch goal (upgraded paper stock for all physical comics)

the glory could be yours... www.kickstarter.com/projects/zac...

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Christian Carnouche @christiancarnouche.bsky.social · 2d

Wow! Well done!

Christian Carnouche @christiancarnouche.bsky.social · 2d

Creator friends with pro passes going to NYCC - do any of you go the Retailer Day on the Wednesday? I went last year and it was interesting so thinking of popping in tomorrow.

The website states that those with pro passes are welcome but I wonder if technically only retailers are meant to attend?

Christian Carnouche @christiancarnouche.bsky.social · 6d

My life peaked in 1998 after I bought my first MD player in Tokyo. No joke. I’ve never been happier or more excited than in those first few days after I bought it.

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AJ Malacarne @ajmalacarne.bsky.social · 6d

Looking for Artists! I'm putting together short 1-5 page comics and need some artists for them. Put your portfolio and contact information below!

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Zack Quaintance -> NYCC @zackquaintance.bsky.social · 11d

Our digital tier is just $5 and you'll get your PDF the morning of 10/16...pre-order our grindhouse Texas horror comic now to get the first chapter of our borderlands, monster-of-the-week style series with a young reporter at its center

www.kickstarter.com/projects/zac...

Macabre Valley #1

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Pop Culture Squad @popculturesquad.bsky.social · 11d

Did you back it yet?
Macabre Valley #1, via @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/zac...
#comics #ReadMoreComics @zackquaintance.bsky.social #AnnaReadman

Macabre Valley #1

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Zack Quaintance -> NYCC @zackquaintance.bsky.social · 11d

~2 weeks left to get our darkly comedic grindhouse horror comic

MACABRE VALLEY #1 is a perfect read this Halloween...combining border politics and gruesome monster-of-the-week horror

Digital tier is $5 and hits your inbox 10/16

Pre-order now: kickstarter.com/projects/zackq/macabre-valley

A two-page spread from Macabre Valley featuring art by Anna Readman and colors by Brad Simpson

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Christian Carnouche @christiancarnouche.bsky.social · 11d

Maybe @destinationvenus.bsky.social has some info?

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Zack Quaintance -> NYCC @zackquaintance.bsky.social · 14d

UK friends!

I’m going to Thought Bubble this year (first time) with copies of Macabre Valley, can deliver them to backers, should there be interest in that

you can learn about the book and get your copy here, if you’re so inclined. UK shipping is same as US: www.kickstarter.com/projects/zac...

Macabre Valley #1

Tripwire From The Archive Volume One Comics

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Christian Carnouche @christiancarnouche.bsky.social · 13d

I’m merely speaking the truth! Good luck with the rest of the campaign!

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Christian Carnouche @christiancarnouche.bsky.social · 13d

I’ve read all of Zack’s work so far and he is a formidable writer and a top notch dude. And look at the incredible creative team! This comic is going to be an absolute banger.

Get onboard while you can!!!!

Zack Quaintance -> NYCC @zackquaintance.bsky.social · 23d

🚨Macabre Valley #1 is LIVE🚨

A grindhouse Texas horror comic, based on my time as a reporter covering night cops in McAllen, Texas...with pulpy horror madness added in.

(w) Me
(a) Anna Readman
(c) @20eyesbrad.bsky.social
(l) @beccasee.bsky.social

Back it now: www.kickstarter.com/projects/zac...

Macabre Valley #1 main cover by Anna Readman with colors by Brad Simpson

Macabre Valley #1 variant cover by John J. Pearson

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Proud Geek LGBTQ+ Bookshop @proud-geek.co.uk · Sep 5

Are you taking part in the #SapphicSeptember readathon and looking to add some graphic novels to your TBR? Here’s a list of 20 queer graphic novels with sapphic main characters to add to your bookshelf:

(There's a list of book titles, authors in the alt text)

#booksky #sapphicbooks

Text reads: 20 sapphic graphic novels to read during Sapphic September at Proud Geek

www.proud-geek.co.uk

20 book covers for queer graphic novels with sapphic main characters:

▪️ S.I.R. by Fell Hound & Eleonora Bruni
▪️ Leap by Simina Popescu
▪️ Grand Slam Romance by Ollie Hicks & Emma Oosterhous
▪️ Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me by Mariko Tamaki & Rosemary Valero-O’Connell
▪️ Heavy Vinyl Complete Collection by Carly Usdin, Nina Vakueva & Irene Flores
▪️ The Girl From The Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag
▪️ Thieves by Lucie Bryon
▪️ The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t A Guy At All by Sumiko Arai
▪️ How Could You by Ren Strapp
▪️ The Strange Case OF Harleen And Harley by Melisa Marr & Jenn St-Onge
▪️ Galaxy The Prettiest Star by Jadiza Axelrod & Jess Taylor
▪️ Hollow by Shannon Watters & Branden Boyer-White
▪️ Cosmoknights by Hannah Templer
▪️ The Avant-Guards Complete Collection by Carly Usdin & Noah Hayes
▪️ Witchlight by Jessi Zabarsky
▪️ Belle Of The Ball by Mari Costa
▪️ Waves by Ingrid Chabbert & Carole Maurel
▪️ Succulent edited by Niki Smith, Ollie Hicks & Tab Kimpton
▪️ Mooncakes by Wendy Xu & Suzanne Walker
▪️ Specter Inspectors by Bowen McCurdy & Kaitlyn Musto

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Joel Meadows @joelmeadows.bsky.social · 23d

Just four pledges away from 100 backers on our classic comic creators interview book on Kickstarter now and just 11 days left to pledge
Featuring interviews with Alan Moore, Frank Miller, Ian Rankin, Mike Mignola, Dave Gibbons, Harlan Ellison and more

www.kickstarter.com/projects/tri...

A dive into acclaimed UK comics and genre magazine Tripwire's vault, presenting the cream of its comic creator interviews since 1992

Coming soon: Macabre Valley #1

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Zack Quaintance -> NYCC @zackquaintance.bsky.social · 24d

it's here...the last day of pre-launch for Macabre Valley #1

make sure you are signed up so you get an email letting you know when we launch, bright and early tomorrow morning

all physical backers in the first 48 hours will get an early bird discount

just go here and click NOTIFY ME ON LAUNCH:

WHAT WOULD I BUY? - RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NEW COMICS THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 3rd

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Marcus Jimenez @marcusdauntless.bsky.social · 25d

Looking for Puerto Rican editor for a one shot project I’d like to do during Hispanic Heritage Month!

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Christian Carnouche @christiancarnouche.bsky.social · Aug 30

FINALLY, Meriam and I can announce that we are working on a new graphic novel, a psychological horror tale set in the breathtaking Tunisian Sahara. The story follows a French-Tunisian man grappling with his dual identity and recounts his journey to reclaim his long hidden Arab-ness.

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Comic Book Yeti @comicbookyeti.com · Sep 7

CBY contributor @luisgodoyii.bsky.social gives us their budget-friendly picks of the week for 9/3 📚

www.comicbookyeti.com/post/what-wo...

Comic Book Yeti Contributor Luis Godoy II drops his recommendations for the budget-conscious comics consumer for this week.FLOPPIES - under $5September 3rd was the release of a new Batman #1, and it's...

www.comicbookyeti.com

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Matthew Dow Smith @matthewdowsmith.bsky.social · Sep 6

I could talk for hours about the informal mentor system that helped me survive in comics for 30 years, but what I really need to say is this --

If you're an established comics creator, part of your responsibility is to help young talent when you can...

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Phil Hester @philhester.bsky.social · Sep 5

If you like Swamp Thing like I like Swamp Thing, you should attend Hero Initiative's Drink and Draw at this year's Rose City Comic-con for an opportunity to own this giant sketch by yours truly.

An ink sketch of Wein & Wrightson's legendary creation Swamp Thing, as drawn by me.

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Christian Carnouche @christiancarnouche.bsky.social · Sep 3

This was the easiest KS pledge ever.

Fantastic looking comic with a bunch of talented and awesome people onboard!

michele abounader @ nycc @cerealpancake.bsky.social · Sep 2

"it’s not gay if they don’t do the gay upside down thing." -
@fellhound.bsky.social

COVER REVEAL! First Look at Cover C by @skyepatridge.bsky.social 🥀

Christian Carnouche @christiancarnouche.bsky.social · Sep 3

Are any of our comic book reviewer or any other industry friends keen to take a look at our "Tunis to Sydney" graphic novel, published last year by Fairsquare Graphics? I can send you a PDF of the entire book. Thank you!

Christian Carnouche @christiancarnouche.bsky.social · Nov 8

Our OGN "Tunis to Sydney" follows a Tunisian-Australian couple & explores the immigrant experience & the concept of 'home'.

Hopefully our book can open up people's minds and hearts to cultures other than their own.

You can order it online or from your local book retailer.