Kris Simon
@kris10simon.bsky.social
Executive Editor of Nakama Press at Mad Cave Studios. Editor of Johnson & Palmiottiโs POP KILL. Co-Host of the Superfan Podcast. Owner of Editor Girl, LLC and co-owner of Superfan Media, LLC.
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Kris Simon
@kris10simon.bsky.social
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Hi, Kris Simon here. Iโve worked for Image, Skybound, IDW and now Mad Cave. You probably know my work from ShadowHawk, Bomb Queen, Morning Glories and if youโre a mobile gamer, Summoners War. And the soon to be Nakama Press manga line in 2025!
Spectacular detail in his illustrations! ๐
It was an honor to interview the legendary cartoonist, storyboard artist and character Ricardo Delgado about reading Ray Bradbury and Stephen King, and his prized, signed M.R. James book.
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February 6, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Spectacular detail in his illustrations! ๐
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This week on the on the Superfan Signal, acclaimed cartoonist @nicolegoux.bsky.social chats about The Chronicles of Chrestomanci, organizing books by vibes, and working at A Shop Called Quest!
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The Origin Story of Nicole Goux
The acclaimed cartoonist chats about The Chronicles of Chrestomanci, organizing books by vibes, and working at A Shop Called Quest!
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January 30, 2026 at 5:40 PM
This week on the on the Superfan Signal, acclaimed cartoonist @nicolegoux.bsky.social chats about The Chronicles of Chrestomanci, organizing books by vibes, and working at A Shop Called Quest!
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Happy Birthday, Alan Alda! ๐๐ป
It's Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor, director, screenwriter, and author Alan Alda's birthday! ๐๐ฅณ๐
We can't think of a better way to celebrate than to listen to @kellysue.bsky.social talk about being a fan of Mr. Alda and his work.
We can't think of a better way to celebrate than to listen to @kellysue.bsky.social talk about being a fan of Mr. Alda and his work.
January 28, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Happy Birthday, Alan Alda! ๐๐ป
I have some old Nancy Drew books Iโd love to gift you, Daveโฆ๐ซ๐
Ahead of the release of Punkโn Heads from @topshelfcomix.bsky.social and Halloween Boy from @oni-press.bsky.social, cartoonist Dave Baker talks fandom, exchanging letters with Steve Ditko, Buckaroo Banzai, the art of Rudy Nappi, and re-watching Green Room.
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January 23, 2026 at 6:31 PM
I have some old Nancy Drew books Iโd love to gift you, Daveโฆ๐ซ๐
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I recently read the two issues of Breaking Into Comics the Marvel Way and it's a load of crap, however, this newsletter by @kris10simon.bsky.social (who you should really sub to, the newsletter is very very good) is full of good advice on increasing your odds of breaking in to the industry today.
If I Were Starting in Comics Today, Iโd Do This...
First, Iโd Stop Chasing the Old Version of โBreaking Inโ
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January 22, 2026 at 4:59 PM
I recently read the two issues of Breaking Into Comics the Marvel Way and it's a load of crap, however, this newsletter by @kris10simon.bsky.social (who you should really sub to, the newsletter is very very good) is full of good advice on increasing your odds of breaking in to the industry today.
Thanks! ๐๐ป Iโm so glad you found it useful! โบ๏ธ
January 22, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Thanks! ๐๐ป Iโm so glad you found it useful! โบ๏ธ
Heading to the Whisky A Go-Go tonight for a canโt-miss concert. ๐ค๐ผ
A good drummer creates rhythm and keeps time. A great drummer makes magic. Reader: Stephen Perkins is a magician. Ahead of The Halloween Jack playing at the Whisky a Go-Go this evening, a conversation about L.A.โs music scene, his drumming style & more! ๐ฅ
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Tonightโs the Night with Legendary Drummer Stephen Perkins
Ahead of the Halloween Jack playing at the Whisky a Go Go this evening, a Conversation about L.A.โs music scene, his drumming style, Miles, Zeppelin, & more
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January 16, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Heading to the Whisky A Go-Go tonight for a canโt-miss concert. ๐ค๐ผ
If you love a good cover, join us on the 16th! ๐
Superfan talks to the musical man behind the podcastโs theme song, Daniel Shulman, who is playing at The Whisky A Go-Go on January 16th with his band, The Halloween Jack! Tickets are available (link inside), the Superfan co-hosts will see you there! ๐ธ๐ฅ
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Cover Me: Daniel Shulman and the Sound of Superfan
The acclaimed bassist talks about composing the Superfan Podcast theme, the art of a great cover song, and playing glam rock with The Halloween Jack at the Whisky a Go-Goโs anniversary show next week
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January 9, 2026 at 3:21 PM
If you love a good cover, join us on the 16th! ๐
Reposted by Kris Simon
Superfan talks to the musical man behind the podcastโs theme song, Daniel Shulman, who is playing at The Whisky A Go-Go on January 16th with his band, The Halloween Jack! Tickets are available (link inside), the Superfan co-hosts will see you there! ๐ธ๐ฅ
spfanpodcast.substack.com/p/cover-me-d...
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Cover Me: Daniel Shulman and the Sound of Superfan
The acclaimed bassist talks about composing the Superfan Podcast theme, the art of a great cover song, and playing glam rock with The Halloween Jack at the Whisky a Go-Goโs anniversary show next week
spfanpodcast.substack.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Superfan talks to the musical man behind the podcastโs theme song, Daniel Shulman, who is playing at The Whisky A Go-Go on January 16th with his band, The Halloween Jack! Tickets are available (link inside), the Superfan co-hosts will see you there! ๐ธ๐ฅ
spfanpodcast.substack.com/p/cover-me-d...
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In 2025, GLAAD Award-winning & Eisner-nom'd publisher & media outlet Fanbase Press celebrated its 15th anniversary. We're grateful to our friends for sharing their thoughts on the past 15 years.
We look forward to the next 15 & beyond!
~ @barbrajdillon.bsky.social & @comicbooksniffer.bsky.social
We look forward to the next 15 & beyond!
~ @barbrajdillon.bsky.social & @comicbooksniffer.bsky.social
Celebrating 15 Years of Fanbase Press and Beyond
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January 2, 2026 at 12:50 AM
In 2025, GLAAD Award-winning & Eisner-nom'd publisher & media outlet Fanbase Press celebrated its 15th anniversary. We're grateful to our friends for sharing their thoughts on the past 15 years.
We look forward to the next 15 & beyond!
~ @barbrajdillon.bsky.social & @comicbooksniffer.bsky.social
We look forward to the next 15 & beyond!
~ @barbrajdillon.bsky.social & @comicbooksniffer.bsky.social
Happy Holidays! ๐โค๏ธ๐
Happy holidays from @superfanpr.bsky.social, @kris10simon.bsky.social, and @gossettopia.bsky.social.
December 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Happy Holidays! ๐โค๏ธ๐
My favorite Christmas crime movie is The Long Kiss Goodnight! @superfanpr.bsky.social does that qualify? ๐
Mr. @superfanpr.bsky.social weighs in with a verifiable, cinematic advent calendar of criminology and your new guide to holiday crime films.
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Die Hard, My Lovely: Your New Guide to Holiday Crime Films
by David Hyde
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December 12, 2025 at 10:22 PM
My favorite Christmas crime movie is The Long Kiss Goodnight! @superfanpr.bsky.social does that qualify? ๐
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BREAKING NEWS: @fanbasepress.bsky.social's @barbrajdillon.bsky.social is a superstar.
December 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM
BREAKING NEWS: @fanbasepress.bsky.social's @barbrajdillon.bsky.social is a superstar.
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Over at the Superfan Signal, we conclude our Noirvember series with an interview with cartoonist @marcofinnegan.bsky.social and crime novelist @jasonstarrbooks.bsky.social.
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November 30, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Over at the Superfan Signal, we conclude our Noirvember series with an interview with cartoonist @marcofinnegan.bsky.social and crime novelist @jasonstarrbooks.bsky.social.
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This week at the Superfan Signal, we turn to two writers who understand that noir isnโt just about the crime; itโs about the choices that ruin us, the city that seduces us, and the language that makes it all sing: @alexsegura.bsky.social and Ivy Pochoda.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM
This week at the Superfan Signal, we turn to two writers who understand that noir isnโt just about the crime; itโs about the choices that ruin us, the city that seduces us, and the language that makes it all sing: @alexsegura.bsky.social and Ivy Pochoda.
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This week we talk noir with @jamieharrisonmt.bsky.social, the award-winning novelist of the long-running Jules Clement mystery series set in Montanaโs shadowy corners and @stephanfranck.bsky.social, the writer and artist behind Silver and Palomino.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:50 PM
This week we talk noir with @jamieharrisonmt.bsky.social, the award-winning novelist of the long-running Jules Clement mystery series set in Montanaโs shadowy corners and @stephanfranck.bsky.social, the writer and artist behind Silver and Palomino.
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The weather in LA has been perfect for a very moody Noir-vember!
Noir doesnโt just live in the cityโฆ It can stretch across the Montana plains or lurk in a stack of old comics under a flickering desk lamp.
November 21, 2025 at 11:55 PM
The weather in LA has been perfect for a very moody Noir-vember!
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In our Noir-vember spotlight, we're exploring the pull of the shadows and that alluring mix of danger, wit, and moral ambiguity that defines noir storytelling. This week we talk with writers @pornsak.bsky.social and @jaimeparkerstickle.bsky.social.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:20 PM
In our Noir-vember spotlight, we're exploring the pull of the shadows and that alluring mix of danger, wit, and moral ambiguity that defines noir storytelling. This week we talk with writers @pornsak.bsky.social and @jaimeparkerstickle.bsky.social.
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As the nights grow longer and the air cools, itโs the perfect time to slip into the smoke-filled alleys and moral gray zones of noir.
The Superfan Signal celebrates Noir-vember with a chat with @todgoldberg.bsky.social and @christophcondon.bsky.social.
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The Superfan Signal celebrates Noir-vember with a chat with @todgoldberg.bsky.social and @christophcondon.bsky.social.
spfanpodcast.substack.com/p/noirvember...
November 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
As the nights grow longer and the air cools, itโs the perfect time to slip into the smoke-filled alleys and moral gray zones of noir.
The Superfan Signal celebrates Noir-vember with a chat with @todgoldberg.bsky.social and @christophcondon.bsky.social.
spfanpodcast.substack.com/p/noirvember...
The Superfan Signal celebrates Noir-vember with a chat with @todgoldberg.bsky.social and @christophcondon.bsky.social.
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Smart, fearless, and obsessed with everything that lurks in the dark, @dreadcentral.bsky.social is a cornerstone of modern horror journalism.
Today's the last day of their talented E-I-C Mary Beth McAndrew and we interviewed her about comics, horror and more!
Today's the last day of their talented E-I-C Mary Beth McAndrew and we interviewed her about comics, horror and more!
October 31, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Smart, fearless, and obsessed with everything that lurks in the dark, @dreadcentral.bsky.social is a cornerstone of modern horror journalism.
Today's the last day of their talented E-I-C Mary Beth McAndrew and we interviewed her about comics, horror and more!
Today's the last day of their talented E-I-C Mary Beth McAndrew and we interviewed her about comics, horror and more!
This episode took several unexpected turns! Loved it. ๐
This week on the Superfan Podcast, we talk with Patrick McDonnell, creator of the beloved @muttscomics.bsky.social and lifelong connoisseur of creative mischief. We dig into Frank Zappa and why making the comics page weird is its own kind of rebellion.
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October 24, 2025 at 6:41 PM
This episode took several unexpected turns! Loved it. ๐
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This week on the Superfan Podcast, Marjorie Liu talks about gardening as metaphor, ritual, and creative rebellion.
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October 17, 2025 at 3:33 PM
This week on the Superfan Podcast, Marjorie Liu talks about gardening as metaphor, ritual, and creative rebellion.
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It was my great honor to draw Barbra and Bryant Dillon of Fanbase Press, not only in gratitude for their sponsorship of the Superfan podcast, and not only for learning how vital they are to the comics community at large, but also for being pure human sunshine. Thanks Dillons!
When your image comes courtesy of @gossettopia.bsky.social's talented hands, he adds extra swagger & charm - free of charge.
@barbrajdillon.bsky.social & I were honored to receive this amazing gift, just as we are deeply honored to be a part of the @spfanpodcast.bsky.social & it's impressive team!
@barbrajdillon.bsky.social & I were honored to receive this amazing gift, just as we are deeply honored to be a part of the @spfanpodcast.bsky.social & it's impressive team!
October 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
It was my great honor to draw Barbra and Bryant Dillon of Fanbase Press, not only in gratitude for their sponsorship of the Superfan podcast, and not only for learning how vital they are to the comics community at large, but also for being pure human sunshine. Thanks Dillons!
Love seeing all the comments and reactions to the episodes, thank you for listening! ๐๐ (we're having so much fun!)
This week on the Superfan Podcast, award-winning cartoonist and creator @mattkindt.bsky.social (Mind MGMT, Dept. H, BRZRKR) talks about John le Carrรฉ, Cold War paranoia, and why slow storytelling is the most subversive act in comics.
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October 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Love seeing all the comments and reactions to the episodes, thank you for listening! ๐๐ (we're having so much fun!)