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Chris Fildes

@iamchrisfildes.bsky.social

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* Editor GALACTIC - free queer sci-fi webcomic @galacticcomic.com www.galacticcomic.com * Writer of time travelling drag queen comic series FANNY GALACTIC ❤️ Doctor Who, Star Trek, Star Wars, Twin Peaks and 2000ad Dublin 🇮🇪🌈 he/him Banner: Dan Gruitt

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Chris Fildes @iamchrisfildes.bsky.social · Nov 30

1/2 - Hey Bluesky! I’m Chris - a queer comics writer based in Dublin.

So far I’ve Kickstarted 2 volumes of my time travelling drag queen series FANNY GALACTIC (a 3rd on the way) and folk horror LINCOLN GREEN www.kickstarter.com/profile/iamchrisfildes/created

Art: Ed Bentley / Donna A Black

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Chris Fildes @iamchrisfildes.bsky.social · Aug 5

So close!! Well worth backing!

ThirdBear Press @thirdbearpress.bsky.social · Aug 5

**FINAL 4 HOURS!**

Last call to back BOXES Vol. 4 on Kickstarter! We are within £500 of our goal.

BOXES is an anthology that showcases exciting UK based cartoonists.

You can help bring this latest issue to life by backing it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...

Thanks!

BOXES Comic Magazine #4

The 4th volume of BOXES Comic Magazine! Lots of new short comics from a diverse range of exciting UK based creators.

www.kickstarter.com

Chris Fildes @iamchrisfildes.bsky.social · Aug 3

Alien: Romulus was a nice surprise. Felt like a cross between the first 2 movies a bit. And Archie Reneux being great eye candy probably helped 😂

Chris Fildes @iamchrisfildes.bsky.social · Aug 3

Oh I couldn’t get into this weeks Strange New Worlds. Waaaay too silly ! Love the variety each week but this wasn’t for me. Never liked holodeck episodes

Chris Fildes @iamchrisfildes.bsky.social · Jul 27

Finally a trailer for this too.

It looks interesting - though the era it’s set from what I’ve seen in Discovery isn’t my favourite. Open minded though and looks better than I was expecting. The corny bit at the end with the tune being whistled made my eyes roll a bit. trekmovie.com/2025/07/26/w...

Watch: First Trailer Welcomes You To ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’… And The U.S.S. Athena

More details on the upcoming series were revealed at the Star Trek Universe panel at San Diego Comic-Con.

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Chris Fildes @iamchrisfildes.bsky.social · Jul 27

I’ve been looking forward to this in what seems like an age since it was first announced. It’s sounding good so far.

trekmovie.com/2025/07/26/s...

‘Star Trek: Khan’ Audio Series To Feature George Takei As Sulu And Tim Russ As Tuvok – Watch First Teaser

The audio trailer was played during the Star Trek Universe panel at SDCC.

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Dave Cook @davecook.bsky.social · Jul 26

I’ve read this comic and it’s absolutely worth backing on Kickstarter👇

phoebe hedges @phoebehedges.bsky.social · Jul 25

‼️ Total Recall of the Heart is kickstarting now! ‼️

Fight Club meets the Matrix (but far less subtle about its queerness), it’s been described as “engaging”, “gritty, filthy”, “grimy”, “snotty, obnoxious [&] salacious” - and that’s by the people who liked it!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/190...

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Chris Fildes @iamchrisfildes.bsky.social · Jul 26

I love Jo as the Doctor so I’ll definately try one! Ta.

Chris Fildes @iamchrisfildes.bsky.social · Jul 26

Thanks. Are they good? I’ve not listened to much Big Finish though I’d like to try some more.

I’m quite interested in the new 9th Doctor/Rose ones. There’s just so many out each month and the trailers I’ve listened to have mostly not grabbed me…

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Chris Fildes @iamchrisfildes.bsky.social · Jul 26

Finally catching up on some stories I’ve never read. There’s a big pile!

These DC Compact Editions are amazing value. I got this from Sub-City Comics in Dublin for just 12 Euros !

Chris Fildes @iamchrisfildes.bsky.social · Jul 26

Also - wait, could that be? No, surely not…

Chris Fildes @iamchrisfildes.bsky.social · Jul 26

This looks interesting and great to see BBC Studios doing something to fill some of the gap while we wait for Disney to decide if they are continuing to distribute it.

Glad to see Jo Martin getting the spotlight instead of just wheeling out David Tennant again ;-)

Bleeding Cool @bleedingcool.com · Jul 26

Jo Martin's Fugitive Doctor returns in 2026 for the epic Doctor Who multimedia saga Circuit Breaker, including audio dramas, books, and more. / #DoctorWho #FugitiveDoctor

Jo Martin's Fugitive Doctor returns in 2026 for the epic Doctor Who multimedia saga Circuit Breaker, including audio dramas, books, and more.

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Chris Fildes @iamchrisfildes.bsky.social · Jul 26

Really enjoyed this weeks Strange New Worlds. Who’d have thought a walking dead - Star Trek mashup was on the cards?

Big improvement after last weeks comedy let down and a good followup to the first episode which I also liked a lot.

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Chris Fildes @iamchrisfildes.bsky.social · Jul 20

It's always a treat to get a new issue of BOXES from @thirdbearpress.bsky.social - well worth backing :-)

I just backed BOXES Comic Magazine #4 on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...

BOXES Comic Magazine #4

The 4th volume of BOXES Comic Magazine! Lots of new short comics from a diverse range of exciting UK based creators.

www.kickstarter.com

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Gay Community News @gcnmag.bsky.social · Jun 19

Queer Art Hub is aiming to build the world’s largest queer art community, with a searchable portfolio directory and community completely dedicated to LGBTQ+ artists 💖 Find out more here 👉 queerarthub.com

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GALACTIC - Queer Sci-Fi Comic @galacticcomic.com · Jun 27

Free comics for #pride!

THE FAITHFUL: The Vatican has created a robot priest that is free from the temptations of the flesh!

Writer David Ferguson @davidpbferguson.bsky.social / Artist Jaime Lalor

Read the full story at galacticcomic.com

#irishcomics #queercomics

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Chris Fildes @iamchrisfildes.bsky.social · Jun 27

Check out our 5th free comic this week to celebrate #pride !

GALACTIC - Queer Sci-Fi Comic @galacticcomic.com · Jun 27

The Vatican has created a robot priest that is free from the temptations of the flesh!

Writer David Ferguson @davidpbferguson.bsky.social / Artist Jaime Lalor

Read the short comic for free at galacticcomic.com

#queercomics #irishcomics #pride

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Gay Community News @gcnmag.bsky.social · Jun 26

Celebrate Pride with these powerful stories from queer comic creators 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️
#GCNnews

New online comic anthology GALACTIC launches to celebrate Pride

To mark Pride this year, the new online anthology GALACTIC celebrates powerful stories from queer comic creators.

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GALACTIC - Queer Sci-Fi Comic @galacticcomic.com · Jun 26

Two female space pirates try to enjoy their first paycheck together but have to avoid the Imperial police while they do it.

Writer/Artist @ebhutchins.bsky.social

A free comic every day this week for Pride on galacticcomic.com

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Chris Fildes @iamchrisfildes.bsky.social · Jun 26

Thank you David!! ❤️

David Ferguson-Honsbein 🏳️‍🌈 @davidpbferguson.bsky.social · Jun 26

I wrote about @iamchrisfildes.bsky.social’s anthology @galacticcomic.com for GCN.

Gay Community News @gcnmag.bsky.social · Jun 26

Celebrate Pride with these powerful stories from queer comic creators 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️
#GCNnews

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Lane! Draws! Comics! @lanedraws.bsky.social · Jun 23

We ( @morgantadgh.bsky.social and I) have a murder mystery comic that takes place at the world's worst amusement park. We're down to the last 5 days and we've got a ways to go to get funded. Please consider backing today! www.kickstarter.com/projects/adv...

Someone's Died At Adventure Mountain (Issue 2 of 6)

Oz's investigation into Darren's death begins!

www.kickstarter.com

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Chris Fildes @iamchrisfildes.bsky.social · Jun 25

The 3rd of this weeks six free comics for #pride !

GALACTIC - Queer Sci-Fi Comic @galacticcomic.com · Jun 25

Martian siblings seek, transform, and procure demons into angels, saving the Earth from an evil, plastic-polluted nightmare.

Writer Hunter Berube / Inks Vitor Werde

Read it at galacticcomic.com - a free comic for #pride every day this week!

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GALACTIC - Queer Sci-Fi Comic @galacticcomic.com · Jun 25

Free comics for #pride !

When Maisey and her wife, Tallulah, navigate a spaceship with no memory of what happened to their crew, Maisey comes face-to-face with a surprise she never thought she'd ever encounter.

Writer/Artist @mintshiiarts.bsky.social

Read the full story at galacticcomic.com

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GALACTIC - Queer Sci-Fi Comic @galacticcomic.com · Jun 24

Free Comics For Pride!

In an oppressive community where everything is firmly controlled, Niro decides to flee to the undercity to find their freedom...

Writer/Artist/Colours/Letters @andhromeda.bsky.social

Read the whole story for free at www.galacticcomic.com

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Chris Fildes @iamchrisfildes.bsky.social · Jun 23

GALACTIC Comic has now launched! A new free story every day this week. Check it out :-)

GALACTIC - Queer Sci-Fi Comic @galacticcomic.com · Jun 23

In an oppressive community where everything is firmly controlled, Niro decides to flee to the undercity to find their freedom...

Writer/Artist/Colours/Letters Noah Schiatti @andrhomeda.bsky.social

A free 5 page comic now live on www.galacticcomic.com

Chris Fildes @iamchrisfildes.bsky.social · Jun 21

Can’t wait!

GALACTIC - Queer Sci-Fi Comic @galacticcomic.com · Jun 21

The closing story of our first collection of queer sci-fi comics is the beautiful cosmic tale OLD ONES, NEW ONES by @mmarsloud.bsky.social which will arrive next Saturday.

Just a couple of days before we start releasing a story per day for GALACTIC PRIDE starting June 23rd on www.galacticcomic.com