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Kelly Thompson @kellythompson.bsky.social · 6h

One of my favorite writer quotes of all time.

Juno Rylee Schultz @junoryleejournalism.com · 1d

David Simon, creator of ‘The Wire’, being interviewed by Ari Shapiro (NPR)

SHAPIRO: OK, so you've spent your career creating television without Al, and I could imagine today you thinking, boy, I wish I had had that tool to solve those thorny problems...
SIMON: What?
SHAPIRO: ...Or saying...
SIMON: You imagine that?
SHAPIRO: ...Boy, if that had existed, it would have screwed me over.
SIMON: I don't think Al can remotely challenge what writers do at a fundamentally creative level.
SHAPIRO: But if you're trying to transition from scene five to scene six, and you're stuck with that transition, you could imagine plugging that portion of the script into an Al and say, give me 10 ideas for how to transition this.
SIMON: I'd rather put a gun in my mouth.

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Lee Ferguson (MALICENT BLACK is live on Kickstarter NOW!) @leeferguson.bsky.social · 18h

And we’d LOVE your support. Whether that’s backing us, sharing the campaign, or simply sending good vibes our way, we appreciate it all!

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Drew Ferguson (MALICENT BLACK Live on Kickstarter! Link in bio) @drewmferguson.bsky.social · 18h

We have *checks document* plans for about one thousand more MALICENT BLACK stories, so if you’re into long-running series about morally gray characters that are doing their best to be a little less gray, this is a good place to jump in 🖤

www.kickstarter.com/projects/211...

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Drew Ferguson (MALICENT BLACK Live on Kickstarter! Link in bio) @drewmferguson.bsky.social · 2d

I'm going to limit how much I spam about this... but! We just passed over 50%, at right around 8 hours into the campaign. That feels pretty cool 🖤

Thanks to everyone who's backed us so far, and welcome aboard to anybody seeing Malicent for the first time!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/211...

MALICENT BLACK: MUNDICIDE

MALICENT BLACK RETURNS! Not long after the events of the previous issue, Mal finds herself on a sentient planet...

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Lee Ferguson (MALICENT BLACK is live on Kickstarter NOW!) @leeferguson.bsky.social · 1d

@1moregaryfrank.bsky.social did this variant cover for the new MALICENT BLACK: MUNDICIDE campaign @drewmferguson.bsky.social and I are running RIGHT NOW on Kickstarter…

That Gary … he’s something, eh? 😈🖤

www.kickstarter.com/projects/211...

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Christian Ward @cjward.bsky.social · 1d

Bravo to @jimlee.bsky.social and @dc.com

Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 1d

NYCC '25: Jim Lee's Retailer Day speech - "DC Comics will not support AI-generated storytelling or artwork."

NYCC ’25: Jim Lee’s Retailer Day speech – “DC Comics will not support AI-generated storytelling or artwork.”

Jim Lee delivered a fiery speech about the power of human art and DC's ongoing storytelling in the Retailer's Day keynote speech

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Drew Ferguson (MALICENT BLACK Live on Kickstarter! Link in bio) @drewmferguson.bsky.social · 2d

I'm going to limit how much I spam about this... but! We just passed over 50%, at right around 8 hours into the campaign. That feels pretty cool 🖤

Thanks to everyone who's backed us so far, and welcome aboard to anybody seeing Malicent for the first time!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/211...

MALICENT BLACK: MUNDICIDE

MALICENT BLACK RETURNS! Not long after the events of the previous issue, Mal finds herself on a sentient planet...

www.kickstarter.com

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Drew Ferguson (MALICENT BLACK Live on Kickstarter! Link in bio) @drewmferguson.bsky.social · 2d

MALICENT BLACK returns in MALICENT BLACK: MUNDICIDE, live on Kickstarter now! Fresh off the events of DAMNATORUM, Malicent finds herself on a planet that cannot face another day. Can she save a world that doesn't want saving?

www.kickstarter.com/projects/211...

MALICENT BLACK: MUNDICIDE

MALICENT BLACK RETURNS! Not long after the events of the previous issue, Mal finds herself on a sentient planet...

www.kickstarter.com

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Lee Ferguson (MALICENT BLACK is live on Kickstarter NOW!) @leeferguson.bsky.social · 2d

Today is the day! @drewmferguson.bsky.social and I just pushed the button … our second issue of MALICENT BLACK is live on KICKSTARTER!!! This means a lot to us, so please check it out at the link, and help us spread the word.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/211...

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Drew Ferguson (MALICENT BLACK Live on Kickstarter! Link in bio) @drewmferguson.bsky.social · 2d

MALICENT BLACK returns in MALICENT BLACK: MUNDICIDE, live on Kickstarter now! Fresh off the events of DAMNATORUM, Malicent finds herself on a planet that cannot face another day. Can she save a world that doesn't want saving?

www.kickstarter.com/projects/211...

MALICENT BLACK: MUNDICIDE

MALICENT BLACK RETURNS! Not long after the events of the previous issue, Mal finds herself on a sentient planet...

www.kickstarter.com

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Daniel Kibblesmith @kibblesmith.com · 4d

The most vulnerable people in our society are under attack right now because that’s where you start when EVERYONE is going to be under attack and when Newsom arranges photo ops throwing out the tents of homeless people and spreads transphobic talking points he is doing the fascists’ work for them.

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Drew Ferguson (MALICENT BLACK Live on Kickstarter! Link in bio) @drewmferguson.bsky.social · 6d

Ah man, I really love this

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Mike Hawthorne Art @mikehawthorneart.bsky.social · 6d

My friend John G. is easily one of my favorite cartoonists. I just backed his beautiful new Kickstarter, and you should too!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/shi...

Memento Mori by John G

An esoteric autobio comic about a conversation with Death in the High Desert.

www.kickstarter.com

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Lee Ferguson (MALICENT BLACK is live on Kickstarter NOW!) @leeferguson.bsky.social · 11d

This week’s newsletter is up! Lots of stuff … MALICENT BLACK returns! DREAD THE HALLS! ULTIMATE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY! COFFEE!

leeferguson.art/2025/09/28/m...

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Hard Drive @hard-drive.net · 13d

Reposting some evergreen content

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For No Reason in Particular Here's a Bunch of Games Where You Kill Nazis

The Nazis are the most despicable scum to ever walk the face of the earth. Thankfully they were defeated in World War 2 and have…

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Lee Ferguson (MALICENT BLACK is live on Kickstarter NOW!) @leeferguson.bsky.social · 13d

Here’s another book I’m doing some work on … up for preorder right now! 🙂

www.marvel.com/articles/com...

'Ultimate Universe: Two Years In' Sets the Stage for 'Ultimate Endgame'

This December, 'Ultimate Universe: Two Years In,' a one-shot by Deniz Camp, Alex Paknadel, and more, sets up the future of the Ultimate Universe, including 'Ultimate Endgame' and the debut of Ultimate...

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Lee Ferguson (MALICENT BLACK is live on Kickstarter NOW!) @leeferguson.bsky.social · 13d

Hey, this is up for preorder … if you’re into Christmas + horror, boy have we got you covered 😉

Let your comic shop know you want a copy … or ten…

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Dread the Halls 2025 #1

Dread the Halls returns to haunt another Christmas season with a 72-page gift of all-new tales of holiday horrors for only $6.99! This time out, Jordan Hart and Luana Vecchio deliver a seasonal blend ...

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Lee Ferguson (MALICENT BLACK is live on Kickstarter NOW!) @leeferguson.bsky.social · 13d

Just sharing this around again … our next campaign launches soon, and we’ll have some limited original art tiers and other cool things, so if you wanna be notified when we go live…

Lee Ferguson (MALICENT BLACK is live on Kickstarter NOW!) @leeferguson.bsky.social · 15d

The prelaunch page for our upcoming Kickstarter for the second issue of MALICENT BLACK is now live!

Come sign up to be notified of the launch, and please share this link with friends who are into sci-fi horror and planets where it rains blood. 😈

www.kickstarter.com/projects/211...

Coming soon: MALICENT BLACK: MUNDICIDE

MALICENT BLACK RETURNS! Not long after the events of the previous issue, Mal finds herself on a sentient planet...

www.kickstarter.com

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Drew Ferguson (MALICENT BLACK Live on Kickstarter! Link in bio) @drewmferguson.bsky.social · 15d

MALICENT BLACK returns in MUNDICIDE.

The pre-launch page is now live; give it a follow if you want notified when we launch! Honestly give it a follow either way, I like watching number go up. As always, shares are appreciated.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/211...

Coming soon: MALICENT BLACK: MUNDICIDE

MALICENT BLACK RETURNS! Not long after the events of the previous issue, Mal finds herself on a sentient planet...

www.kickstarter.com

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Lee Ferguson (MALICENT BLACK is live on Kickstarter NOW!) @leeferguson.bsky.social · 15d

The prelaunch page for our upcoming Kickstarter for the second issue of MALICENT BLACK is now live!

Come sign up to be notified of the launch, and please share this link with friends who are into sci-fi horror and planets where it rains blood. 😈

www.kickstarter.com/projects/211...

Coming soon: MALICENT BLACK: MUNDICIDE

MALICENT BLACK RETURNS! Not long after the events of the previous issue, Mal finds herself on a sentient planet...

www.kickstarter.com

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Drew Ferguson (MALICENT BLACK Live on Kickstarter! Link in bio) @drewmferguson.bsky.social · 15d

MALICENT BLACK returns in MUNDICIDE.

The pre-launch page is now live; give it a follow if you want notified when we launch! Honestly give it a follow either way, I like watching number go up. As always, shares are appreciated.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/211...

Coming soon: MALICENT BLACK: MUNDICIDE

MALICENT BLACK RETURNS! Not long after the events of the previous issue, Mal finds herself on a sentient planet...

www.kickstarter.com

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Drew Ferguson (MALICENT BLACK Live on Kickstarter! Link in bio) @drewmferguson.bsky.social · 15d

I really, really can't wait to get into this. I never had the chance to play the original!

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Lee Ferguson (MALICENT BLACK is live on Kickstarter NOW!) @leeferguson.bsky.social · 19d

Ahhh … that peculiar mix of excitement and terror you feel (or at least, I feel) when you’re getting a new Kickstarter campaign ready…

A peek at Mal and the giant hand who wants to squish her…

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Lee Ferguson (MALICENT BLACK is live on Kickstarter NOW!) @leeferguson.bsky.social · 24d

For anyone who might be interested in listening to me ramble a bit about comics, horror stories, and local libraries…

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Episode 147: Lee Ferguson — Graphic Histories

André meets a hard working artist and fellow horror hound whose work has covered almost every genre comics has to offer! Lee Ferguson  has worked for major publishers like Marvel Comics, where h...

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Lee Ferguson (MALICENT BLACK is live on Kickstarter NOW!) @leeferguson.bsky.social · 24d

This week’s free newsletter is up…

leeferguson.art/2025/09/15/s...

So … how much time ya got?

Here we are again … glad to have you back! I know I say this a lot … but thanks for reading these. There are weeks where I’m really excited to get started on the newsletter, and other weeks w…

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