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AJ Malacarne

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Comic Writer/Editor • Gamma Head Studios • SCAD 2024 • Screenwriter https://ajmalacarne.carrd.co/

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AJ Malacarne @ajmalacarne.bsky.social · Nov 15

Hi there! I'm AJ Malacarne! A comic and TV writer who specializes in writing absurd stories with heart. Check out my website below if you want to see more or chat!

Page 1 from Tales From Exit 56. Panel 1 has a man walking past a road sign that reads "56" he says "welcome to Tales From Exit 56". Panel 2 has him smoking and saying " between these pages are strange tales from our fair land of Easton, Ohio. I'm The Walker. Once a mere mortal I'm now destined to lead those interested across these hallowed grounds. Simply put I'll be your guide." Panel 3 has a fight between giant cosmic gods. A text box reads " Long ago cosmic gods fought a great battle here." Panel 4 has the Walker overlooking a mountain with a massive purple skeleton imbedded in it. He says " and now the remains of their fallen angel lies beneath the county."

A cover for Tales From Exit 56. A stained glass window depicts the gods of the Exit 56 universe. Top is The Scientist, a being with a planet for a head. Left is The Farmer, a insect being. Canter is The Artist, a being wearing all white with spots of color and a purple Mohawk. Right is The Leader, a military leader

A page from the comic Psychedelic. The band Neon Daze plays on stage. The singer starts playing their next song which summons a demon from a portal.

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Kody Okamoto @kodyisover.com · 4d

just kidding times two, my partner and I got blindsided by some pretty bad news the day I posted this, I'll be fully back in office and online here on Monday.

if, in the meantime, you feel like supporting me by reading Keeping Time or joining my Patreon/SubStar, that would be a welcome reprieve.

Kody Okamoto @kodyisover.com · 6d

just kidding, I'm still pretty under the weather, so I'm extending my out-of-office until Friday!

Kody Okamoto @kodyisover.com · 8d

I'll officially be back in office tomorrow! Today I'm gonna try to just let my whole immune system recover, haha.

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Heather Antos @heatherantos.bsky.social · 1d

That's right, folks! @idwpublishing.com has FOUR NEW HORROR COMICS coming to our DARK line in 2026!

A QUIET PLACE: STORM WARNING
SMILE: FOR THE CAMERA

Two new Originals:
THE EXORCISM AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE
OPERATION: IRON COFFIN

ew.com/smile-a-quie...

'Smile,' 'A Quiet Place' comics will expand on movies as IDW Dark charts 2026 horror (exclusive)

'Smile' and 'A Quiet Place' comic book spinoffs are coming alongside original horror stories from IDW Dark in 2026. Get the exclusive details.

ew.com

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Lane! Draws! Comics! @lanedraws.bsky.social · 2d

Hey! Had a couple things end up not starting this month, which is kind of not optimal for me, a person who needs to pay bills. So! If you need commissions, short comics, full comics, covers, prints, concert posters, album art, and you like what I do, maybe hire me!

Portfolio: lanelloyd.crevado.com

Lane Lloyd

lanelloyd.crevado.com

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LuisBC @luisbc.bsky.social · 1d

One of my takes that differs the most from the original, both design-wise and story-wise. Nevertheless, I am very excited about it and hope you guys like this seventh entry in the DCtober Returns series: DEADMAN! Or should I say... Deadmen?
#DCtober #DCtober2025 #DCtoberReturns

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therealgstoye @therealgstoye.bsky.social · 1d

So, we have a horror Kickstarter coming up that is, quite literally, six years in the making: It’s called PATERFAMILIAS, and its a book that delves into the sheer terror of an abduction, but heightened with a sense of the unknown. www.kickstarter.com/projects/sid...

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Liam McGuire @liammcguire.bsky.social · 1d

Mister Miracle is my favorite hero because he shows that no matter how awful things get, you could still end up with an absolute baddie.

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Ben Kahn (also Bee) @benkahncomics.bsky.social · 2d

I'm just trying making comics and somehow get them in people's hands. Can I not have to learn a new social media platform every two years to do so?

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G. Willow Wilson @gwillow.me · 5d

In all seriousness, publishers are going to have to figure out how to market books in the post-social-media landscape. That should be an implicit part of their job. What authors/artists can do on their own is increasingly limited and siloed.

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Ayo @darrylayo.bsky.social · 3d

if you care about comic book sales, then understand that you need to care about the public library before any other outlet

Ayo @darrylayo.bsky.social · 3d

Selling a graphic novel to one library is worth more than selling to ten individual people

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Johanna Taylor 👻 Lightbox Expo 630 @johannamation.bsky.social · 4d

Comics/graphic novels aren’t recognized or taken seriously as literature in the publishing industry, despite taking twice as much work to create as prose novels, and it just breaks my heart.

That’s it, that’s the take.

Please read more comics.

Liam McGuire @liammcguire.bsky.social · 5d

Anyone have a particularly hot comic take?

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AJ Malacarne @ajmalacarne.bsky.social · 4d

Some reading at work.

AJ Malacarne @ajmalacarne.bsky.social · 4d

Any more additions to my list?

AJ Malacarne @ajmalacarne.bsky.social · 5d

Looking for Artists! I'm putting together short 1-5 page comics and need some artists for them. Put your portfolio and contact information below!

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Mike Becker @mikejbecker.bsky.social · 4d

The New Space Age comes out December 17!! Pre-Order available now 🛸

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therealgstoye @therealgstoye.bsky.social · 5d

Don’t be thirsty on main, and for god’s sake Don’t cold call folks to back your stuff. It’s cringe as hell and word spreads amongst creators

Charlie Stickney @charliestickney.bsky.social · 5d

I know it's hard out there and we're all doing everything we can to promote what we're making, but PLEASE don't have your first DM to me (especially unsolicited) be about backing your Kickstarter.
This is a great way to ensure I don't back or promote anything you do.

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Matt Aytch Taylor @matthtaylor.com · 4d

instead of a hot take order a hot pizza mmmmmm hot pizza

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AJ Malacarne @ajmalacarne.bsky.social · 4d

Pitting manga against comics is an inaccurate comparison.

Liam McGuire @liammcguire.bsky.social · 5d

Anyone have a particularly hot comic take?

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Sterling Gates @sterlinggates.bsky.social · 4d

Letterers are incredible artists and should be treated/paid better.

Liam McGuire @liammcguire.bsky.social · 5d

Anyone have a particularly hot comic take?

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AJ Malacarne @ajmalacarne.bsky.social · 4d

Still looking!

AJ Malacarne @ajmalacarne.bsky.social · 5d

Looking for Artists! I'm putting together short 1-5 page comics and need some artists for them. Put your portfolio and contact information below!

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Keith Frady @keithfrady.bsky.social · 4d

We passed $600! Officially a full fifth towards the goal! Plenty of space to go, so please consider backing!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/kei...

The Usual Choices

A collection of short comics, from Lovecraftian sci-fi to existential autobiography, in the vein of Black Mirror or The Twilight Zone.

www.kickstarter.com

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AJ Malacarne @ajmalacarne.bsky.social · 4d

Check it out;

AJ Malacarne @ajmalacarne.bsky.social · 5d

Looking for Artists! I'm putting together short 1-5 page comics and need some artists for them. Put your portfolio and contact information below!

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AJ Malacarne @ajmalacarne.bsky.social · 4d

I'm so excited to see it!

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Tango @tiredsai.bsky.social · 4d

A couple familiar faces from WHITE ASH drop by THE COMIC SHOP 💛(Lillian is definitely putting all that on Thane's card). This crossover print will be a bonus for anyone backing both campaigns 🫡 -

The Comic Shop💥 - www.kickstarter.com/projects/com...
White Ash 🌲- www.kickstarter.com/projects/the...

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AJ Malacarne @ajmalacarne.bsky.social · 4d

Anyone looking for work?

AJ Malacarne @ajmalacarne.bsky.social · 5d

Looking for Artists! I'm putting together short 1-5 page comics and need some artists for them. Put your portfolio and contact information below!

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 4d

The government is in full shutdown and the Republicans are refusing to call the House back into session.

Want to know why?

Because we have secured the final vote on releasing the Epstein Files and they don’t want it out.

Call GOP and tell them to swear in @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social.

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AJ Malacarne @ajmalacarne.bsky.social · 5d

Dead by My Chemical Romance!

ɪᴍᴍᴀɴᴜᴇʟ ᴋᴜɴᴛ @soberthots.bsky.social · 5d

question for the timeline