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USDN Chairman @usdn-chairman.bsky.social · 8h

🎙️ NEW USDN Podcast OUT NOW!

We chat with @johnmcguire.bsky.social about In Our Dreams Awake #3 — a dreampunk comic where magic collides with cyberpunk and reality unravels.

🎧 On all podcast platforms
📺 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Hch...

💀 Back it: www.kickstarter.com/projects/iod...

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USDN Chairman @usdn-chairman.bsky.social · 8h

🎙️ The USDN Podcast opens its tomb for Halloween interviews! 🕸️

We’re spotlighting creators with chilling tales, eerie Kickstarters, and monstrous comics this spooky season.

DM to book your interview before midnight strikes. 🕯️

#USDNPodcast #HalloweenComics #IndieComics

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USDN Chairman @usdn-chairman.bsky.social · 2d

@michaelbroussard.myatproto.social thank you for reposting friend.

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USDN Chairman @usdn-chairman.bsky.social · 2d

live in 30 mins!

USDN Chairman @usdn-chairman.bsky.social · 4d

🎙️ USDN Podcast: Oct 7 @ 7PM EST

We’re diving into In Our Dreams Awake #3 with John McGuire — a dreampunk journey where two worlds collide.

🎧 Watch the full conversation on YouTube @USDNPodcast
💫 Back the comic on Kickstarter:
👉 www.kickstarter.com/projects/iod...

#IndieComic #KickstarterComic

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Popverse @popversesays.bsky.social · 3d

DC is unveiling the Vertigo relaunch's first wave of ongoing comics at NYCC 2025, and we will be there covering it live.

@dc.com @conroyforreal.bsky.social

Bookmark this: www.thepopverse.com/comics-nycc-...

DC is unveiling the Vertigo relaunch's first wave of ongoing comics at NYCC 2025 - follow along live

Follow along live for DC Comics' DC Vertigo - We're Back panel at NYCC 2025!

www.thepopverse.com

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USDN Chairman @usdn-chairman.bsky.social · 4d

🎙️ USDN Podcast: Oct 7 @ 7PM EST

We’re diving into In Our Dreams Awake #3 with John McGuire — a dreampunk journey where two worlds collide.

🎧 Watch the full conversation on YouTube @USDNPodcast
💫 Back the comic on Kickstarter:
👉 www.kickstarter.com/projects/iod...

#IndieComic #KickstarterComic

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USDN Chairman @usdn-chairman.bsky.social · 4d

🎃 The USDN Podcast is calling all creators from beyond the veil!

🕷️ John McGuire — Oct 7 | 7PM EST
🕸️ Lucky Devil Comics — Oct 19 | 7PM EST
💀 Apogee Comics — Oct 20 | 7PM EST

Still time to schedule your October interview before the month vanishes into the mist 👻

🎙️ Watch on YouTube: @USDNPodcast

USDN Chairman @usdn-chairman.bsky.social · 7d

🎙️ It’s here!
Our new #USDNPodcast episode with E.B. Kogan & Jessica Silvetti is now LIVE on all podcast platforms + YouTube!

We dive into Shockheaded Peter Vol. 2 — a chilling horror-fantasy graphic novel of retribution, whimsy & dread.

▶️ Watch/Listen: linktr.ee/usdn_podcast

#ShockheadedPeter

USDN Chairman @usdn-chairman.bsky.social · 11d

📢 Comic creators — the USDN Podcast has open interview slots for October! 🎙️

We spotlight indie comics, Kickstarters, and new releases.

DM to set up your interview or email [email protected]. 🚀

Slots are filling up fast plus I'll be hosting a horror comic night!

USDN Chairman @usdn-chairman.bsky.social · 11d

📢 Comic creators — the USDN Podcast has open interview slots for October! 🎙️

We spotlight indie comics, Kickstarters, and new releases.

DM to set up your interview or email [email protected]. 🚀

#USDNPodcast #ComicBooks #IndieComics

USDN Chairman @usdn-chairman.bsky.social · 11d

🚨 Now Streaming on all Podcast Platforms 🚨 @blacy1.bsky.social

Shark of War #9 has officially hit streaming networks! 🦈💥

Gnasher takes on the Mega Whale of War in the explosive finale of the Whales of War Arc.

🔥 Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/bit...

#SharkOfWar #IndieComics

USDN Chairman @usdn-chairman.bsky.social · 11d

🚨 Now Streaming 🚨

“Writing Imperfect Superhumans: The Story Behind Zip”

The Chairman talks with @zipcomicuk.bsky.social about flawed superhumans, disability in comics, and the launch of Issue #4 on Kickstarter.

Issue #4 hits Kickstarter Sept 16

Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/mik...

USDN Chairman @usdn-chairman.bsky.social · 15d

@michaelbroussard.bsky.social thank you for sharing friend!

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USDN Chairman @usdn-chairman.bsky.social · 15d

Live in 10 mins!

USDN Chairman @usdn-chairman.bsky.social · 17d

🎙️ USDN Podcast – Sept 24th @ 7PM EST!

We’re diving into the haunting world of SHOCKHEADED PETER – PART TWO, a chilling horror-fantasy graphic novel from E.B. Kogan, Jessica Silvetti & Giuseppe Sabè Di Stefano.

🔥 Kickstarter launches Oct 8th!

👉 www.ShockheadedPeterComic.com

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USDN Chairman @usdn-chairman.bsky.social · 17d

🎙️ USDN Podcast – Sept 24th @ 7PM EST!

We’re diving into the haunting world of SHOCKHEADED PETER – PART TWO, a chilling horror-fantasy graphic novel from E.B. Kogan, Jessica Silvetti & Giuseppe Sabè Di Stefano.

🔥 Kickstarter launches Oct 8th!

👉 www.ShockheadedPeterComic.com

USDN Chairman @usdn-chairman.bsky.social · 19d

We're live in 10 mins! Head over to FB / YouTube to join us!

USDN Chairman @usdn-chairman.bsky.social · 21d

Shark of War #9 by Ben Lacy is live on Kickstarter — the Whales of War arc reaches its epic finale!

Interview with Ben Lacy — September 20 at 7 PM EST on The United States Department of Nerds Podcast!

🔗https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bitingcomics/shark-of-war-1-9-final-boss-battle

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USDN Chairman @usdn-chairman.bsky.social · 21d

Shark of War #9 by Ben Lacy is live on Kickstarter — the Whales of War arc reaches its epic finale!

Interview with Ben Lacy — September 20 at 7 PM EST on The United States Department of Nerds Podcast!

🔗https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bitingcomics/shark-of-war-1-9-final-boss-battle

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USDN Chairman @usdn-chairman.bsky.social · 26d

🚀 The future is calling… and Zip might be the key.

Join us for the USDN Podcast Interview & Kickstarter Kickoff Party on Sept 15th with @zipcomicuk.bsky.social

📅 Kickstarter launches Sept 16!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/mik...

Give us a follow on YouTube! www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast

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USDN Chairman @usdn-chairman.bsky.social · 27d

@dukeelectric.bsky.social thank you for reposting friend

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USDN Chairman @usdn-chairman.bsky.social · 28d

🎧 The Chairman has new interviews locked & loaded!

The USDN Podcast is about to roll out a fresh lineup of creator spotlights—indie comics, pop culture, and the stories behind the stories.

#USDNPodcast #IndieComics #ComicBookInterview #NerdCulture #ComingSoon

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USDN Chairman @usdn-chairman.bsky.social · 28d

🎙️ NEW EPISODE — When Good Looks Kill 💥
We interviewed @dukeelectric.bsky.social, the mastermind behind GREG Issue #0: The Delivery Room — a comic about a man so good-looking… he literally makes heads explode.

🔥 Now live on Kickstarter.

Listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on YouTube!

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Bruno Catarino - CRIMSON BAY late pledges are up on KICKSTARTER @brunocatarino.bsky.social · Sep 7

Ok so this worked 2 nights in a row, let's see if we can pull a 3rd one! Can we get to 200% tonight and unlock another #stretchgoal? We're just £15/$20 away...
Back it here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/red...

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Bruno Catarino - CRIMSON BAY late pledges are up on KICKSTARTER @brunocatarino.bsky.social · Sep 5

Oh hey, we hit another stretch goal. Everybody will get the excellent The Fog Within #1 by @seanwoodwriter.bsky.social. Thank you everyone who backed the #book so far.

Onto next #stretchgoal? 😉 7 days left. If you haven't backed yet, this is it!!!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/red...

#indiecomics

Crimson Bay #1 - martial arts comic inspired by 90s VGs

24 pages of high-octane non-stop martial arts action reminiscent of 90s video-games and anime, wrapped in an engrossing revenge story.

www.kickstarter.com

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USDN Chairman @usdn-chairman.bsky.social · Sep 3

We are live in 20 mins! Give it a watch on YouTube @USDN_Podcast

USDN Chairman @usdn-chairman.bsky.social · Sep 1

🚨 Interview Drop 🚨
On Sept 3rd @ 8PM EST, we’re sitting down with @dukeelectric.bsky.social to talk all things Greg #0 and his new Kickstarter campaign! @nerdinthesky.bsky.social

If you love indie comics, you won’t want to miss this one.

#USDN #GregIssue0 #KickstarterComics #ComicBooks

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CJ Loves Horror @cjloveshorror.bsky.social · Sep 3

Stay tuned for the first episode of CJ's Retro Reviews where I step back into the realm of dream demons with A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984). I'm hoping to have it out midday tomorrow, eastern time so be sure to keep an eye out.

youtube.com/@CJLovesHorror

Nightmares & Nerdscapes

Just a 40-something horror fan and his friends who think their opinions might be useful to someone. NOTE: ALL of my reviews are spoiler free unless I warn otherwise in the video. If there is interest ...

youtube.com

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