Michael barron

Michael barron

@barronauthor.bsky.social

(he/him) Librarian - Writes Comics - "The Secret Lives of Demon Hunters" - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/secret-lives-hunters/the-secret-lives-of-demon-hunters-a-24-page-horror-comic

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Michael barron reposted

King & Flanagan's Carrie is pretty much a masterpiece. It speaks to the moment we find ourselves in and directly to the generation that's on the front lines of an era that can feel both supernatural and terrifying. My study in red.

Just got this in the mail: BLOOD COVEN MOON MAGIC anthology, which includes PATCHES' REBELLION. It's the very first short comic I ever wrote. It was my class project for "Introduction to Writing Comics" a few years back. I'm very proud to be a part of this: #indiecomics #horrorcomics #shortcomics

Definitely want to check this out. I love this cover.

Mad Cave Studios@madcavestudios.com

"Kim-Joy’s writing feels as personal and expressive as the colorful desserts you may have seen her bake... Her new graphic novel Quiet was released digitally last month through Comixology Originals, and will be available in print from Mad Cave next summer." More at ComicsBeat: https://bit.ly/47tjsNO

I love this premise.

BOOM! Studios@boom-studios.com

An orphaned teen is taken in by what seems to be the perfect family, but what deadly secrets lie behind their happy facade? Find out in a darkly humorous new horror series from writer @breydenboyd.bsky.social and artist @natebwells.bsky.social—𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦 make their killer debut February 2027!

Love this.

Tiny Onion@readtinyonion.bsky.social

He’s big, he’s huggable, he’s Octo! From the hit series Something is Killing the Children, get your very own collectible Octo plush by backing on Kickstarter now! www.kickstarter.com/projects/tin... Photos by Nicholas Nichols #TinyOnion #SIKTC

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"Terrorbytes Halloween Annual #1 offers readers a variety of terrifying tech-related stories and visually appealing art styles. If you haven’t read the first ten issues of this series, check out this annual, as it is self-contained and gives a good sample of the type of story the series offers."

The Comic Book Spot@thecomicbookspot.bsky.social

In this comic book review of the Terrorbytes Halloween Annual #1 from Mad Cave Studios, we examine three short tales blending terror and technology. #comcis #comicbooks #madcave @madcavestudios.com

Michael barron reposted

The Plot Daniel | Moreci | Hixson | Russell | Boyd | Campbell Vault Comics Vantage Compact Edition The complete story collected in print for the 1st time! In-stores & small enough to fit in your pumpkin bucket.

This looks great! "The mix of Irish mythology, an isolated family estate, and a protagonist increasingly trapped by forces she may not understand gives The Heir the ingredients for a particularly bleak strain of folk horror—one in which the past refuses to stay buried..." #horrorcomic #folkhorror

Mad Cave Studios@madcavestudios.com

First look at upcoming series THE HEIR by the team of Christopher Golden, Amber Benson, Gavin Fullerton, Juancho!, and Becca Carey. Now on @fangoria.bsky.social:

I'll be hosting a virtual creative writing workshop: CREATING VILLAINS on Thursday (10/22) @ 7PM EST - Click the link below to register. You DON'T need a library card Please share with anyone you think would be interested. #writinghelp #writingadvice #writersworkshop events.bcpl.info/event/17259298

events.bcpl.infoWriters StudioVillains are often the most complicated and memorable characters in a story, but are often the most challenging to get right. Learn how to make a villain who lingers long after the story ends.. Event ...

While at #nycc26 I picked up YOU NEVER KNOW written by @mondrywrites.bsky.social and illustrated by Alicia Madden. "...this nine-issue series delves deeper into how strong of a hold anxiety can have on someone and how far it can push them regardless of what others see on the surface." #mentalhealth

Character designs for my new comic THE NIGHT HIGHWAY. Illustrations by the amazing Erwin J. Arroza. We are still at the very beginning of getting this made. I can't wait to share this one with the world.

I've officially completed mailing out all the physical rewards for my Kickstarter! There may be a few more packages here and there but the vast majority of the comics & posters are out! (The employees at Postman Plus know me on a first name basis) #kickstarter #kickstartercomics #indiecomics

Michael barron reposted

Hey #SantaCruz! I'll be at the wonderful Atlantis Fantasyworld all TOMORROW celebrating Scattered Futures, a #scifi #comic of hope and community. Come say hi and check it out! (And maybe some of my other books too?)

A few panels from my new short comic BENEATH THE PILLOW FORT. Illustrated by the always brilliant Steve Merghart. Preparing to submit it to anthologies. #indiecomics #shortcomics #comicanthologies #comiccreators

Just received my contributor copy for Lifeline Comics' WITCHING SEASON anthology, which includes my short comic "The Witch of Hallowed Creek." Super proud to be a part of this collection. (Will share link to purchase when it's available.) #indiecomics #horrorcomics #comicanthology #lifelinecomics

This looks great! Just hit "notify me"

Eric Palicki@ericpalicki.bsky.social

I’m excited to finally put DRAGONPROOF out into the world! Here’s a look at @tiredsai.bsky.social’s cover and a direct link to the campaign. www.kickstarter.com/projects/epa...

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Replying to @matthewdowsmith.bsky.social

(And if you're looking at that costume and thinking that maybe you've seen it somewhere before, then you've probably seen the cover for AMELIA SHADOWS AND THE ANNOYING ARCHENEMY, coming in December! When that comes out, you'll see how this all ties together!)

Michael barron reposted

(CW: Talk about cancer and suicide) If I can put my Comic Book Dad hat back on for a second -- I don't like that the first thing I think about when I hear about a comic book creator dying far too young is to wonder if it was cancer or suicide. I don't like what that says about the industry.

Physical proofs of my comic "The Secret Lives of Demon Hunters" just arrived from the printer! 🎉🍾🥂 Digital copies go out in September. Physical copies go out in October. #indiecomics #horrorcomics #kickstartercomics #indiecomiccreator

Looks like this will be happening in my backyard. #comics #baltimore #comicbookcreators

Baltimore, we're having a The Library of Memories launch celebration @dreamersbmore.bsky.social! Join @lazyfishy.bsky.social and I for a wonderful afternoon celebrating the book. Plus, you can still get the EXCLUSIVE pre-order gifts by ordering your copy thru them by 8/20. Saturday, 8/29 4pm-7pm!

#indiecomics #comicanthologies #kickstartercomics

ThirdBear Press@thirdbearpress.bsky.social

Some seriously good looking comics have been dropping into my inbox these last few days! These all feature in BOXES Vol. 5, which is funding on Kickstarter right now. Back it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi... Artwork by James Taylor, @justjuliejam.bsky.social and Ccrow. Thanks 📦📦📦

#indiecomics #scificomics #kickstartercomics

Ben Crane@bencranewrites.com

The Systemic Kickstarter is live now! 9 sci-fi and fantasy comics asking big questions, edited by me and published by @artebuen.bsky.social. Every $ the campaign raises goes back to our teams, so let's check out some of their incredible stories! www.kickstarter.com/projects/art...

but much of the time. I wasn’t expecting this kind of opening in a WWII story. 2. This is an emotional gut punch of a war story. It has more to do with two men standing on a beach talking about their memories than things blowing up. Even so, it is more intense than most comics I have read.

3. The illustrations and panel layout of this comic are phenomenal! I had to reread several pages multiple times just to take it all in. This is one of the best comics I have read in recent memory!

Michael barron reposted

Starting to see digital readers reacting to Dreamhouse is pretty cool. Hits a little different when the book is all on you.

Michael barron@barronauthor.bsky.social

3 Thoughts on DREAMHOUSE by @robertwilsoniv.bsky.social www.kickstarter.com/projects/rob... 1. The opening did an excellent job of capturing the stress between a couple who have a “great” relationship but things are still clearly tense (contd.) #indiecomics #kickstartercomics #horrorcomics