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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 4d

Gah! Sorry! I did two signings at the @ringoawards.bsky.social booth then got to *gasp* wander around the show for a bit as a civilian. I'm now prepping for the awards ceremony tonight. I'm truly so sorry I missed you!

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 7d

This weekend I'll be returning to @baltimorecomiccon.bsky.social for the first time in a few years, and to celebrate the @ringoawards.bsky.social nomination for HOMESTEAD. I'll have very limited copies available for signing at Booth #1812 Friday from 5:00pm-6:00pm and Saturday from 11:00am-12:00pm!

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 20d

Did I officially wake-up 26 pounds lighter today as part of my fitness plan? Yes! Did I still stop by the amazing Malley's Chocolates en route to CINEMA WASTELAND to get a giant "pretzelnormous" Pretzel Crunch Bar? Also yes! It's all about balance, friends...

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · Sep 12

My return to the road begins with an amazing double-header weekend! Tonight and Saturday I'm a guest (and "Legend" as per the promotional announcement) at MONROE COMIC CON, and then Sunday I'm part of the amazing line-up of authors at GATHERING VOLUMES! I look forward to seeing a lot of you soon!

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · Sep 8

This weekend my "Eight Shows, Four States, Three Months" fall signing tour begins with a double-header weekend: Friday and Saturday I'm a guest at The Monroe Comic Con, and then Sunday I'm heading a little further south to do a special book store signing at Gathering Volumes in Perrysburg, Ohio!

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · Sep 3

BIG NEWS! In case you missed last week's announcement, SOURCE POINT PRESS has partnered with @pranadms.bsky.social to make our full slate of upcoming graphic novels (as well as a few select "legacy" titles) available for order in comic shops starting later this year! www.youtube.com/live/3KJa45A...

What is a Publishing Aggregator? Comic Industry Insiders LIVE

YouTube video by Prana: Direct Market Solutions

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · Aug 27

It's official: SOURCE POINT PRESS is partnering with @pranadms.bsky.social to bring our new upcoming line-up of graphic novels into the Direct Market starting later this year! Full details from Prana, @joshuafrantic.bsky.social, and me are now available here: mailchi.mp/pranadm/pran...

FIR: Prana Direct Market Solutions Partners with Source Point Press, Welcomes Keith Davidsen as Direct Market Specialist

mailchi.mp

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Comic Watch @comic-watch.bsky.social · Aug 26

The Comic Watchers – Episode 277: Straight To The Source (Point Press) With @dirkmanning.bsky.social & #JoshWerner of @SourcePtPress
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The Comic Watchers - Episode 277: Straight To The Source (Point Press) With Dirk Manning & Josh Werner - Comic Watch

The Comic Watchers - Episode 277: Straight To The Source (Point Press) With @DirkManning & #JoshWerner of @@SourcePtPress

comic-watch.com

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · Aug 23

It was great to chat! Thank you! I look forward to doing it again soon!

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · Aug 22

The always amazing COMIC WATCH chatted with me and Chief Creative Officer @joshuafrantic.bsky.social last night about the journey that led us to relaunching SOURCE POINT PRESS. We got very vulnerable, raw, and real about SPP's past and future. I hope you'll take the time to give it a watch.

The Comic Watchers- Episode 278: Straight To The Source (Point Press) With Dirk Manning

YouTube video by Comic Watch

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · Aug 20

ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: Four-time @ringoawards.bsky.social Nominee! Much love and many thanks to the HOMESTEAD team and every one of you who supported this Native American/western werewolf graphic novel of ours! We all most sincerely appreciate it so very, very much!

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · Aug 12

Late last night I sent out my first Publishing Agreement for a new graphic novel with Source Point Press to the amazing @artronin9.bsky.social.

It begins...

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · Aug 7

I read this novel for some sort of school book report in Jr. High, and I can 100% confirm that it is 100% wacky and "so bad it's good" fun...

FANGORIA @fangoria.bsky.social · Aug 7

FYI: The JAWS: THE REVENGE novelization may be sillier on the page, but it also racks up a pretty high body count!

JAWS: THE REVENGE Is Even Sillier On The Page

The JAWS: THE REVENGE novelization may be sillier on the page, but it also racks up a pretty high body count!

dlvr.it

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Josh Crews @joshcrewsreally.bsky.social · Mar 31

This is also how I feel about streaming vs the magic of going to the vhs/dvd rental shops.

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · Aug 1

Thank you so much! Travis is a dear friend and I'm excited to still be partnering with him via @whalebacker.bsky.social as we revitalize Source Point Press. :)

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · Aug 1

Lookin' good!

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · Aug 1

In case you missed the news, SOURCE POINT PRESS is now fully back, under new management, and looking forward by going back to our roots. Read (and listen) about it in this Exclusive Announcement with Comicon: comicon.com/2025/07/21/e...

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · Jul 29

Believe the hype: FANTASTIC FOUR is one of the best Marvel films to date. I'm blown away by how much I enjoyed it. 10/10, no notes, as it's dang near perfect. Go see it in 3-D if you can!

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · Jul 23

This weekend I'm making my debut at MOTOR CITY NIGHTMARES! It's been a bit since I've done a convention in Novi, Michigan, so I look forward to seeing a lot of old friends! C'mon out to treat yourself to some great horror swag including the debut of the LONDON AFTER MIDNIGHT graphic novel, too!

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Comicon.com @thecomicon.bsky.social · Jul 22

👀 EXCLUSIVE — Getting to The (Source) Point with Josh Werner and @dirkmanning.bsky.social

Read more at the link >> tinyurl.com/22c248he

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · Jul 21

ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: I'm proud and excited to announce that I'm now the Publisher at Source Point Press. We're looking towards the future by going back to our roots. Read about (and listen to) the details in this Comic Exclusive announcement here:

comicon.com/2025/07/21/e...

comicon.com

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · Jul 18

This is a snapshot of what 21 years of selling your work at comic conventions looks like... and also a reminder that you don't need to keep more than a few lanyards in your possession, comic con friends. Seriously... purge them! You'll feel better!

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · Jul 15

If you get my monthly newsletter (available through my website) and are thinking this photo with me and @joshuafrantic.bsky.social is a clue about [REDACTED]... you're right! #soon #dirkmanning #joshwerner #vaugeposting #sourcepointpress

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · Jul 12

Capital City Comic Con in Lansing, Michigan set-up this weekend! C'mon out and get some great (and spooky) summer graphic novel reading!

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · Jul 10

Awesome! I'm looking forward to it, dude!

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