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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 3h

Thank you for making the book!

Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 5h

I can’t believe that for nearly a year @danpgwatters.bsky.social and @cleanlined.bsky.social have been giving us this Bible of a Batman book. It’s just perfect, and this final arc is reframing everything that came before while being its own thing. Sherman is my favorite modern Batman artist now.

Batman: Dark Patterns #11 cover by Hayden Sherman

Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 6h

@danpgwatters.bsky.social and Di Giandomenico tell a hilariously dark spin on the Death of Superman that’s so much fun and just a little revolting. Had no idea what to expect heading into this one but I enjoyed the hell out of it!

Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 6h

Thank you for the book!

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 6h

@christophcondon.bsky.social, Daniel Noah, and @davechisholmcomics.com really take you into the zeitgeist of abduction stories. You’ve got that Condon Dialogue™️, a great story, and brilliant art—in page design and color. Really enjoyed this take on abductions, and the descriptions are gorgeous

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 6h

@tatebrombal.bsky.social @thatjacobphillips.bsky.social and @pipmartin.bsky.social have put out a second flawless issue of unique, trying zombie comics. One of my favorite books of the year, this issue uses such a brilliant narrative device and makes you care so, so much for the undead. Loved it!

Everything Dead and Dying cover by Jacob Phillips

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 12d

@denizcamp.bsky.social giveth and taketh away and giveth back. Cannot wait for two of the best comics of the decade to come back, missing the hell out of them and all of the magic @ericxyz.bsky.social and @javierrodriguez.bsky.social create. Such a great time to be a comics fan.

Assorted Crisis Events #6 cover by Eric Zawadski

Absolute Martian Manhunter #7 cover by Javier Rodriguez

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 14d

Really enjoyed Twilight Zone #1! You get those wonderful @danpgwatters.bsky.social one-liners of dialogue poetry, haunting art by @morganbeem.bsky.social, and some genuinely terrifying moments. Wonderful one-off storytelling. And, holy shit, you can hear Serling’s voice.

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 15d

In spite of yesterday’s news, GA still kicks ass and is one of DC’s best titles. A great balance of @christophcondon.bsky.social’s perfect characterization, Montos’ gritty humanity, and this mystery. Some really wonderful anti-drug, pro-people stuff in this issue too. My pick of the week!

Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 17d

Big boo on this. Thank you—the whole team—for a run that reminded us what’s so special about Ollie. Thank you for a year of a wonderful comic, and for creating space for gorgeous Montos art. Going to miss the hell out of this one💚

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 19d

So, so excited!

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 27d

I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing @christophcondon.bsky.social last week. I think it was a terrific chat, we talked all things That Texas Blood, News From the Fallout, Green Arrow, and breaking in to comics! Check out the episode, and all of Chris’ work!
open.spotify.com/episode/1XHL...

Issue #12: Chris Condon Interview

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 27d

I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing @christophcondon.bsky.social last week. I think it was a terrific chat, we talked all things That Texas Blood, News From the Fallout, Green Arrow, and breaking in to comics! Check out the episode, and all of Chris’ work!
open.spotify.com/episode/1XHL...

Issue #12: Chris Condon Interview

open.spotify.com

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · Sep 3

Two additional reads later and I’m even more sold. Such a bold new take that’s also just Batman. Love it.

#batfraction

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · Sep 2

This book is such DC ridiculousness—I love it. @gregrucka.com and Scott are a team made in heaven, especially for this unconventional heist. This is maybe my favorite portrayal of Klarion ever, which is the highest of praise. And that’s true for just about every character in the book so far.

Cheetah and Cheshire Rob the Justice League #2 cover by Nicola Scott

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · Sep 2

@jason-aaron.bsky.social continues to KILL it with this book, bringing the most Supermany Supes out of the negative space of the story. Brainiac is my favorite new villain in a while—so, so much fun and haunting. Every month reminds me why I love this title, I can’t wait to see the larger picture!

Absolute Superman #11 cover by Rafa Sandoval

Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · Sep 1

@mattfraction.bsky.social has a perfect characterization of Bruce, a wonderfully heartfelt story. @jorgejimenezart.bsky.social somehow leveled up even more for this project, my favorite of his renditions so far. Clayton Cowles deserves all the praise. Absolutely loved this #1, cannot wait for more!

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · Aug 27

@christophcondon.bsky.social and Montos do it again. Constantly amazed by how much space this book has for inventive action while also being dense with character elsewhere. Loved the pairing of physical/mental violence, Ollie handling it all his own way, and Roy just trying. Montos kicks ass.

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · Aug 27

I can’t even express how much I love the language of @denizcamp.bsky.social and @javierrodriguez.bsky.social’s AMM. Words and art working in perfect tandem to represent everything, nothing, and everyone. Camp’s descriptions of life events are so punchy, telling whole stories in a caption box or two💚

Absolute Martian Manhunter #6 cover by Javier Rodríguez.

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · Aug 15

This and the first issue’s covers are both just perfect, quintessential Batman images. More core to the character than brooding on a gargoyle, I think. Can’t wait to see the legacy of this book, and its final case

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · Aug 15

A random shout out to @comicpop.bsky.social for their entertaining, infectious, and honest love of comics. Nobody does it like Sal, and the rest of the group are so much fun. Easily the best non-comic entertainment in the industry, and I’m just thankful they exist!

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · Aug 14

Cannot wait to see your work on this, it’s going to be stunning

Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · Aug 8

One of the best #1s I’ve read. @tatebrombal.bsky.social and @thatjacobphillips.bsky.social are firing on all cylinders, perfectly executing the beginning of their brilliant story. It’s as haunting as it is charming, full of life when surrounded by death, and just damn good comics. Highly recommend.

Image Comics @imagecomics.com · Jun 19

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · Aug 1

Thanks so much! Message sent.

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · Jul 31

Hey @christophcondon.bsky.social!
Is there somewhere I could message you about a podcast interview appearance?
Hope you’re having a great day!

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