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Benjamin Raab

@benjaminraab.bsky.social

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Writer of words for pictures in TV, film & comics / amateur musician a.k.a. IDLE HANDS / co-creator/founder of online game BEST. CONCERT. EVER. www.bestconcertevergame.com https://open.spotify.com/artist/3rT1jbjF680AzYRmSlgKyR?si=SWlAXmjCTLKUB1iLfL3y-g

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Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 1d

First single off my musical alter ego's next album - ALL EMPIRES WILL FALL - is now available for pre-order on Apple Music... #NewMusic #IndieMusic #MusicSky #Instrumental music.apple.com/us/album/by-...

By The Stroke Of Midnight - Single by Idle Hands on Apple Music

Album · 2025 · 1 Song

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Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 2d

As a longtime fan of #TheMidnight, I’m beyond excited to be partnering with them and their label, Ultra Records, for this awesome BEST. CONCERT. EVER. event!

Save the date! Play the game! Win exclusive merch! And listen to their new album, SYNDICATE, now available for purchase and streaming!

Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 2d

Er. Mah. GERD.

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Rush Sets Reunion Tour for 2026; Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson Discuss the ‘Difficult Decision’ of Finding a New Drummer After Neil Peart’s Death

Rush will head out on a reunion tour in 2026, with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson joined by a new drummer. The tour will pay homage to the late Neil Peart.

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Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 6d

Watch this space…

#comingsoon #bestconcertever #music #synthwave #collab

Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 6d

Neil Peart coming out from behind the drums for the very first time in 40 years to take Rush’s final curtain call with Geddy and Alex at the Forum in Los Angeles.

Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 6d

This show was my very first concert ever. What was YOURS?

#BestConcertEver

Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 8d

"A great civilization is not conquered from without until it destroys itself from within." - Will Durant, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 8d

To Donald Trump:

Stop using military troops and ICE to invade and disrupt American cities.

Stop calling your political opponents “enemies” of the US.

Stop attacking the 1st Amendment.

Our troops and our nation deserve better than you acting as a petty tyrant.

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 8d

Trump: San Francisco and Chicago, New York, Los Angeles… We'll straighten them out one-by-one. It will be a major part for some of the people in this room. It’s a war too. It’s a war from within

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Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 9d

Post a you from a different era

Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 11d

This administration is not taking into account the fact that the dream of the ‘90s is alive in #Portland…

…And THAT will be their undoing.

Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 11d

Come on by SUNDAY 9/28 @ 2pm in ROOM 306AB for the BACK IN TIME — Time Travel Writing for TV and Film panel to listen to me, @dblackanese.bsky.social, Phil Klemmer and Bill Marsilii tell stories about telling stories in the timestream. #quantumleap #legendsoftomorrow #dejavu #LAComicCon

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Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 13d

Revolution.

Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 13d

Relevant then, relevant now.

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Queensryche - Speak

YouTube video by QueensrycheVEVO

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Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 14d

Hey @jamesgunn.bsky.social… after all the iconic soundtracks you’ve assembled for your movies, there’s no denying your impeccable taste in music.

But if you had to put together your DREAM CONCERT — opener, 2nd opener, headliner — who would YOU choose?

www.bestconcertevergame.com

Best. Concert. Ever.

Assemble the ultimate concert lineup!

www.bestconcertevergame.com

Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 19d

Coming soon, from my musical alter ego…

#newmusic #indiemusic #MusicSky

Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 21d

Been a minute since I've done any series writing in comics. Super geeked to be on this with @dblackanese.bsky.social @willirobertsart.bsky.social @francescosegala.bsky.social @pauldavidson.bsky.social Jonathan Betuel & @madcavestudios.com

#TheLastStarfighter

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Mad Cave Studios to publish The Last Starfighter comic series in 2026

Visit the post for more.

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Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 21d

Cosmically excited to be working with @madcavestudios.com @pauldavidson.bsky.social @dblackanese.bsky.social @willirobertsart.bsky.social @francescosegala.bsky.social to carry on the Starfighter legacy created by Jonathan Betuel... #TheLastStarfighter #ComicsSky
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'The Last Starfighter' Comes To Comics From Mad Cave Studios | Comic Book Club

Back in 1984, The Last Starfighter was released in theaters. Focusing on a kid named Alex Rogan who is so good at video games he gets to go into space and fight to save the galaxy, there was absolutel...

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Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 21d

In other news…

@dblackanese.bsky.social and I have been recruited by the Star League (and @madcavestudios.com & @pauldavidson.bsky.social) to be a part of this awesome series. #TheLastStarfighter #ComicsSky

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41 Years Later, This Sci-Fi Cult Classic is Returning With a Brand New Sequel Story

The adventures of this underrated sci-fi movie favorite will continue in a brand new series from IDW Entertainment.

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Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · 27d

The writing’s on the wall… #MusicSky
#IndieMusic

Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · Sep 4

A solid 16/20 for me on this list. #MusicSky

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Rush is a Band

Top 20 other bands Rush Fans like

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Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · Aug 29

Had to make the pilgrimage. #ForbiddenPlanet #ComicsSky #Nerdvana #London

Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · Aug 28

America, we’ve been doing ice cream COMPLETELY WRONG this whole time. #Mamasons

Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · Aug 28

A sneak peek at our contribution to the #DreamTheater graphic novel by Z2 Comics based on the song “A Broken Man”. Written by yours truly and @dblackanese.bsky.social with art by @gianenricob.bsky.social #Comics #MusicSky #ProgRock

Rantz Hoseley @rantz.bsky.social · Aug 27

More previews from the DREAM THEATER - PARASOMNIA graphic novel...

Featuring a story by @benjaminraab.bsky.social @dblackanese.bsky.social and
@gianenricob.bsky.social

Check Out Our Preview Of DREAM THEATER's Upcoming Graphic Album - Metal Injection

Dream Theater are expanding the world of their new album Parasomnia with a companion project: Dream Theater – Parasomnia: The Graphic Album.

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Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · Aug 21

Would I throw a lit match in the oven if my friend Mugsy was in there??

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Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · Aug 18

Et voila…

Benjamin Raab @benjaminraab.bsky.social · Aug 18

Part of a set of X-Men mini posters that were released in the early ‘80s. Still have a couple of mine from back in the day.

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