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Dirk Manning
@dirkmanning.bsky.social
#1 Amazon Best-Selling and 3x Ringo Award Nominated comic and graphic novel writer with a focus on horror. Special Projects Manager at Source Point Press. Hat/scarf not real.
My sole February signing event is as a guest at AKRONOMICON tomorrow. This is also my only Cleveland-area event in 2026 as well... so if you're in the area, c'mon out!
February 6, 2026 at 1:24 PM
This Monday is the last day you can order RSVP: E.S.P. by me, @joshmalerman.bsky.social, and @artronin9.bsky.social from your local comic shop! After that, it won't be available in book stores and Amazon until the Spring... so make sure they're ordering it for you!
February 5, 2026 at 4:33 PM
ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: "Version 51.0"
January 30, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Come celebrate my birthday weekend with me this Saturday and Sunday at THE MICHIGAN ODDITIES AND HORROR FEST!
January 28, 2026 at 4:36 PM
ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: @c2e2.bsky.social 2026
January 27, 2026 at 1:42 AM
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Comix 4 All Library reading recommendation-

Homestead by Dirk Manning, illustrated by Les Lindon Garner, colored by Colin John, lettered and designed by Dave Lentz and Lakota consulting by Rau Redsky Blackhawk.

Published by Source Point Press on July 8, 2025
#comix4all @dirkmanning.bsky.social
January 17, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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Two Geeks Talking starts off 2026 releasing its first interview of the year. Source Point Press is a comics publisher of Horror & Pulp comics based out of Michigan. @dirkmanning.bsky.social is the Publisher and we talk about changes, the amazing stable of creators & more!

youtu.be/xn5bZ7Wf3fw
From Comic Creator to Publisher: Dirk Manning's New Role at Source Point Press
YouTube video by Two Geeks Talking
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January 14, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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Two Geeks Talking in 2026 starts with two of the longest running returning guests:

@dirkmanning.bsky.social returns 11th time talking about Source Point Press & role as a Publisher.

@trevoramueller.bsky.social returns 13th time talking about Secreat Steam Society: Horses & Music for YA audiences.
January 3, 2026 at 12:08 AM
My January newsletter goes out today around 3:00 EST... and it previews my new books scheduled for 2026! Are you on the list? If not, you can join it here: www.DirkManning.com
Dirk Manning - Comic Book Writer
The official website of Dirk Manning, writer/creator of comic series such as Tales of Mr. Rhee. Nightmare World, Butts in Seats, and more!
www.DirkManning.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Retailer friends! There's only a few days left to secure your preorders for LOVE STORIES ABOUT DEATH, a collection of seven full-length stories that will tug at your heartstrings... and then rip them right out of your chest!
January 3, 2026 at 1:03 AM
FILE UNDER: "Lest We Forget..."
December 25, 2025 at 4:42 PM
ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: RSVP: E.S.P. with @joshmalerman.bsky.social, @artronin9.bsky.social, and friends. If you missed the Kickstarter, the graphic novel will be available for preorder via SOURCE POINT PRESS and @pranadms.bsky.social in comic shops everywhere next month!
December 20, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Look at this beauty! @joshmalerman.bsky.social, @dirkmanning.bsky.social and Joshua Ross absolutely slayed this thing. I can’t get over how amazing it is.
December 16, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Yay! Thank you so much for your support -- and happy reading!
December 16, 2025 at 8:54 PM
If anyone needs me, I'll be cheering -- then bawling -- in front of my TV tonight... so don't need me. #ThankYouCena
December 13, 2025 at 9:25 PM
ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: Graphic Novel #24.

Thank you, friends This is something we did together, and I sincerely can't wait for you all to see TALES OF MR. RHEE Volume 6: "Blood for Blood." Tonight I pause to reflect in gratitude and appreciation. Tomorrow... we get back to work prepping for print.
December 13, 2025 at 2:28 AM
"A divine 'punishment’ is also a divine 'gift', if accepted..." -- J. R. R. Tolkien

The Kickstarter campaign for the new volume OF TALES OF MR. RHEE ends today at 5PM. Get your KS Exclusive HC with all SIX Stretch Goals HERE:

www.TalesOfMrRhee.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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The Whalebacker team is hard at work fulfilling the Source Point Press graphic novel "RSVP: E.S.P" @joshmalerman.bsky.social and @dirkmanning.bsky.social!
December 10, 2025 at 7:37 PM
What started in NIGHTMARE WORLD continues in TALES OF MR. RHEE, and tomorrow is your last chance to get the Kickstarter Exclusive Hardcover Edition of the newest volume with all the unlocked Stretch Goal upgrades! Join us now at www.TalesOfMrRhee.com before the campaign ends tomorrow!
December 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
If you backed the RSVP: E.S.P. Kickstarter campaign by me, @joshmalerman.bsky.social, and @artronin9.bsky.social... we've got some good news for you, friends!
The Whalebacker team is hard at work fulfilling the Source Point Press graphic novel "RSVP: E.S.P" @joshmalerman.bsky.social and @dirkmanning.bsky.social!
December 10, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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UPDATE TIME: One week left, we show off a preview of our next stretch goal, and shout out Tales of Mr. Rhee by @dirkmanning.bsky.social

www.kickstarter.com/projects/wel...
Update 7: One week left! · SMUT Vol. 1 - A NSFW Slice of Life Comedy
Hello Everyone!Short update today, we've got 1 week left to wrap this project and make it something special! We just crossed $14k and I believe we still have the momentum to hit that next stretch goal...
www.kickstarter.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
We rolled right through the FIFTH Stretch Goal yesterday, unlocking the second free TALES OF MR. RHEE digital bonus comic with every KS Exclusive HC: "RHEE-ly FUNNY Comix." We're now only a handful of pledges away from upgrading the bonus digital comics to print, too! Join us: www.TalesOfMrRhee.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The next HC/T-shirt combo or higher will unlock the RHEE-LY FUNNIES digital comic, too! We're so close! Check out the pledge levels and pick the one that will bring you the most joy at www.TalesOfMrRhee.com to unlock it, friends!
TALES OF MR. RHEE Volume 6: "Blood for Blood"
Paranormal troubleshooter Mr. Rhee finds himself unexpectedly charged with protecting a divine stranger from the powerful Vampire Queen
www.TalesOfMrRhee.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:38 PM
On "Stretch Goal Sunday" on TALES OF MR. RHEE Volume 6, and y'all rallied, unlocking the first digital bonus story! Every KS Exclusive HC will now get a fully remastered digital edition of "Long in the Tooth"! Let's unlock the digital "Rhee-ly Funnies" bonus comic next at www.TalesOfMrRhee.com!
December 8, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The next "Original Art Collectors" or "Hey, Look! That's Me!" pledge level unlocks the first RHEEv6 Bonus Story! Let's make it a Stretch Goal Sunday at www.TalesOfMrRhee.com friends, especially as the campaign ends in five days!
TALES OF MR. RHEE Volume 6: "Blood for Blood"
Paranormal troubleshooter Mr. Rhee finds himself unexpectedly charged with protecting a divine stranger from the powerful Vampire Queen
www.TalesOfMrRhee.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:18 PM