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Kirk Manley @batmankm.bsky.social · 1d

I am bring 4 show exclusives to NYCC this weekend. First up a Superman exclusive. This piece is a limited run, each one signed and numbered — and you can only get it this wknd at my booth #2877 at New York Comic Con. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. #Superman #NYCC #ComicArt

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Kirk Manley @batmankm.bsky.social · 2d

ALIEN EARTH blew my mind. 👽🔥 Takes classic Alien lore and launches it into fresh, psychological, and terrifying territory. My tribute art premieres this wknd at NYCC, Booth #2877! Come by and check it out. 🌌💀 #AlienEarth# SciFiHorror #TributeArt #FanArt #NYCC2025 #NYCC

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Kirk Manley @batmankm.bsky.social · 2d

Ryan Coogler’s SINNERS moved me like few films ever have. My tribute art premieres this weekend at NYCC, Booth #2877! If you haven’t seen this film yet… do yourself a favor.

#Sinners #RyanCoogler #TributeArt #NYCC #NYCC2025 #CinemaArt #Top5Films

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Josh Crews @joshcrewsreally.bsky.social · 27d

Spider-Man and Daredevil by Jerome Opeña.
#comics #art

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Bruno Redondo @brunoredondo.bsky.social · Aug 18

Comps day! These arrived home. One doesn’t never know for sure how it’ll look till you got the book, I’m happy how these variants finally looks :)

@dc.com

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Kirk Manley @batmankm.bsky.social · Aug 17

Well said Alex! There are a lot of us that feel the same way!

Kirk Manley @batmankm.bsky.social · Aug 17

Beautiful! Got a strong classic Neal Adam’s vibe. 💯

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Kirk Manley @batmankm.bsky.social · Aug 8

Day one of Terrificon is winding down. CT crowd is always so wonderful! DD stopped by l😎 Can’t wait for tomorrow 🔥 If you coming stop by booths 541&539

Kirk Manley @batmankm.bsky.social · Aug 8

Terrificon EXCLUSIVES! 🔥
Dropping 3 limited prints this wknd— only 25 of each, signed & numbered! My Booths 541 & 539 🚀Superman – B&W w/ bold color pop
🌀 Fantastic Four – Galactus debut reimagined as FF #49 cover
⚡️Thunderbolts – Logo torn to reveal New Avengers + Void vibes

Kirk Manley @batmankm.bsky.social · Aug 8

My latest tribute art is for the Fantastic Four — inspired by the epic new film! Retro ‘60s vibes meet modern Marvel energy: Reed, Sue, Ben, Johnny + Galactus, Silver Surfer, Franklin & HERBIE!Premiering this weekend at my booth at #Terrificon2025 #FantasticFour #Marvel #Galactus

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Kirk Manley @batmankm.bsky.social · Aug 6

Not super. Not heroes. Not giving up. ⚡️My new tribute art for Marvel’s Thunderbolts drops this weekend at Terrificon. This film hit hard — raw, real, and full of heart.
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Booths 541&539
#Thunderbolts #Marvel #ComicArt #TributeArt #Terrificon #FoundFamily #SecondChances

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Kirk Manley @batmankm.bsky.social · Aug 6

Not super. Not heroes. Not giving up. ⚡️My new tribute art for Marvel’s Thunderbolts drops this weekend at Terrificon. This film hit hard — raw, real, and full of heart.
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Booths 541&539
#Thunderbolts #Marvel #ComicArt #TributeArt #Terrificon #FoundFamily #SecondChances

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Josh Crews @joshcrewsreally.bsky.social · Jul 18

Lobster Johnson by Steve Epting.
#comics #art

Black and white illustration of Mignolaverse character Lobster Johnson.

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Kirk Manley @batmankm.bsky.social · Jul 15

Saw Superman this wknd LOVED it! So much heart, action, and heroism! I’ll be doing a full tribute piece to the film soon. 🙌 But with Fantastic Four landing in just two weeks, I couldn’t resist celebrating both of these epic debuts in one explosive mashup piece. #Superfantastic

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Kirk Manley @batmankm.bsky.social · May 31

CaptAmer Brave New World is streaming on @DisneyPlus — and you KNOW I had to drop a tribute for this NEW addition to the Captain America Franchise. Not just a new chapter, a new Cap, a new fight, and the same unbreakable spirit! “On your left!” @AnthonyMackie @MarvelStudios

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Kirk Manley @batmankm.bsky.social · Jun 2

FROM Season 2 vibes incoming! 🎨✨
Just wrapped this brand-new tribute piece as a private commission for the amazing “What Is FROM? ‘Cast” podcast! over at Podcastica.com.🎙️
This piece grew from the moments that stayed with me long after the season finished. — let’s gooo! 🙌

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Kirk Manley @batmankm.bsky.social · Jun 2

FROM Season 2 vibes incoming! 🎨✨
Just wrapped this brand-new tribute piece as a private commission for the amazing “What Is FROM? ‘Cast” podcast! over at Podcastica.com.🎙️
This piece grew from the moments that stayed with me long after the season finished. — let’s gooo! 🙌

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Kirk Manley @batmankm.bsky.social · May 31

CaptAmer Brave New World is streaming on @DisneyPlus — and you KNOW I had to drop a tribute for this NEW addition to the Captain America Franchise. Not just a new chapter, a new Cap, a new fight, and the same unbreakable spirit! “On your left!” @AnthonyMackie @MarvelStudios

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Peter Krause @petergkrause.bsky.social · May 3

RIP Butch Guice. A distinctive comic artist that matched dynamic poses with an illustration-style touch. RESURRECTION MAN was a personal fave.

Our paths crossed a couple of times at conventions over the years—my condolences to his family.

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Kirk Manley @batmankm.bsky.social · Apr 30

TWD Dead City wrap of yesterday’s New York Post paper. Was part of a season launch event in NYC yesterday with live zombies on the streets of the city all day. Very cool!!

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Eric Columbus @ericcolumbus.bsky.social · Apr 30

1/29/24: “THIS IS THE TRUMP STOCK MARKET”

4/30/25: “This is Biden’s stock market”

Donald J. Trump @realDonald Trump
THIS IS THE TRUMP STOCK MARKET BECAUSE MY POLLS AGAINST BIDEN ARE SO GOOD THAT INVESTORS ARE PROJECTING THAT I WILL WIN, AND THAT WILL DRIVE THE MARKET UP — EVERYTHING ELSE IS TERRIBLE (WATCH THE MIDDLE EAST!), AND RECORD SETTING INFLATION HAS ALREADY TAKEN ITS TOLL. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!
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Donald J. Trump @realDonald Trump
This is Biden's Stock Market, not Trump's. I didn't take over until January 20th. Tariffs will soon start kicking in, and companies are starting to move into the USA in record numbers. Our Country will boom, but we have to get rid of the Biden "Overhang." This will take a while, has NOTHING TO DO WITH TARIFFS, only that he left us with bad numbers, but when the boom begins, it will be like no other. BE PATIENT!!!
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Neil deGrasse Tyson @neildegrassetyson.com · Apr 25

Since 1945, American Universities have been envied worldwide for their Government-funded research.

Hard to justify via corporate R&D, frontier science is vital to our long-term health, wealth, & security. To withhold University funding is to amputate the engines that Make America Great.

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VivianOfTheSierras @vivianofthesierras.bsky.social · Apr 2

In a Senate of McConnell’s,
Be a Booker.

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NomadSi @nomadsi.bsky.social · Apr 2

“The power of the people is greater than the people in power.”Senator Cory Booker - April 1st 2025
A ray of hope and call to action to the USA 🇺🇸 and us all.
#tyrants-must-fall

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Patti Olivier EPSTEIN FILES NEVER FORGET @patti3333.bsky.social · Apr 2

Perfect LC
THANK YOU

Thank you, Senator Cory Booker
The true meaning of
Good Trouble #MomSky
Rise up AMERICA

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