Charles Soule

Ah, the annual migration of the Autumn Leafblowers has finally reached my neighborhood. Their beautiful screamwhine fills the air. All is at peace

Fall yardwork is the worst. Like cleaning a house before you move out.

5 DC Comics Omnibus that aren’t talked about enough. 📚 youtu.be/OOmxWAD08FA?... @dcoffical.bsky.social @jimmypalmiotti.bsky.social @gailsimone.bsky.social @ssnyder1835.bsky.social @charlessoule.bsky.social #dccomics #comics #omnibus #comicbooks #comicart

Nothing has given me more joy in life than things I’ve had to work my ass off to achieve. Everyone knows this, even fools. It’s baked into the human condition.

Fabulous trip to London is now complete - headed to Heathrow and then back to NYC. Saw and learned a lot. Most of it will find a way into this new novel, I think. Maybe not this beautiful thing I saw in Hyde Park this morning - but then again maybe so.

Venom #1 is getting a second printing. Grateful to everyone who picked it up and talked it up. We are.

I’m in London researching an upcoming novel. On the list for today, my last full day here: -funky churches -lunch in Covent Garden with someone who “handles” things for people -a place called Peckham I will also sign some comics and buy chocolate (nothing to do with the book; doing them anyway.)

Heck yes indeed - the Scourge is back!

Not too shabby. Very glad people are enjoying this new Venom run. Stick around for Issue 2 - it gets even better.

A thing I choose to forget until every time I visit London: Visiting London sure does vacuum up money. Specifically, mine. Constant sticker shock. (And I live in NYC!) ((It’s great here, though. The value proposition is pretty solid.))

Turns out Venom came out two days ago. I have no idea what day it is.

So pleased that VENOM #1 landed so well yesterday! To celebrate, I contracted with Venom Themselves to offer custom remarques on the issues at my webstore. It is going poorly! They are vulgarians and their art is mid! But if you want them (I just want them gone) go here: charlessoule.com/store

I thought DIGGER was brilliant.

Huh - interesting question. Never done this before. Maybe something like: “I know you’re an elevator. I’m not sure you can read. But I’d guess you have a lot of time on your (non-existent) hands when your car is empty. If you CAN read, you could do a lot worse than my next novels!”

On a train headed back to NYC after a triumphant release-day signing for Venom #1 at the magical @thirdeyecomics.bsky.social in Annapolis. How about a little q&a? Ask me anything!

Love what @charlessoule.bsky.social is doing with Venom. Eddie wants to try and do something different even if no one believes in him. In stores today. nerdinitiative.com/2026/10/14/v...

"Venom #1 is less about going back to basics and more about charting a new path, as @charlessoule.bsky.social and Tommaso Bianchi intend to give the Lethal Protector a new lease on life." #comicsky #Venom Read @cjwritesstuff.bsky.social's review:

@charlessoule.bsky.social and Tommsi Bianchi Debut a brand new VENOM! Eddie and Venom together again youtu.be/EBR4bUYgMd0?...

The endorsement of the century!!

VENOM #1 is out today! Buy fourteen copies, cue up Thin Lizzy’s immortal classic The Boys Are Back In Town, read the comic, and let me know what you think!

Here’s a quick peek at Venom #1 from #MarvelComics that comes out this week! W: @charlessoule.bsky.social A: Tommaso Bianchi #venom #spiderman #comicbooks

Update: have been stuck on a broken northbound train for approaching two hours that I have been informed will be towed back to the nearest station. I assume the nearest station will somehow end up being Artist’s Alley.

Adios, NYCC, see you next year. This was a good, very intense one. Didn’t make it up to the main show floor even once. Other than panels, lived in Artist’s Alley the whole time. Or maybe “lived”

Look at these amazing authors & artists. I love our Star Wars publishing family.

Unfortunately, I'm under the weather so I won't be at NYCC, but please check out the Lucasfilm Publishing panel on Friday at 11am & the Mad Cave panel on Sunday at 1:45pm. Both have amazing creators & reveals! And don't forget about our Forbidden Planet signing on Friday night. Have fun without me!

waymos are driven by the ghosts of people who died in debt

Not going to NYCC, but in New York Friday and still want to hang out and Star Wars with me and many luminaries from the galaxy far far away, we’re doing a free signing event at Forbidden Planet from 6-8 PM! Check it out!

New York Comicon starts for me, oh yes, that’s right - TONIGHT. It’s going to be a long one and I’m not sure how much of me will remain once NYCC opens to the public Thursday morning, but I’ll do my best. See you in Artist Alley, at panels, and out on the town. Can’t wait!

We cut school to catch an opening day screening of RETURN OF THE JEDI in 1983. Didn’t get in trouble because the school principal *also* skipped school for the same screening - we cut a Mutually-Assured Don’t Rat The Others Out™ pact… :)

We do not know from which mouth The Word will come down upon us, but we accept it nevertheless.

Began the most terrifying month of the year by rewatching THE GUEST (2014) (which while not a textbook horror flick, is set at Halloween, so close enough.) Weird and charming picture by Adam Wingard, with a particularly good lead performance by Dan Stevens. 90s throwback delight.

I decided to live read Venom #1 for you and just spoil the whole thing. Out October 14 from Marvel Comics but why wait?

So Venom Unchained #3 is out today, and another way to think about is Venom #0 leading into my run, which begins with an all-new #1 issue on October 14. Hope you enjoy!

Right ON

We're hiring! We're looking for a Writer and Narrative Designer to join the Fallen London team at a senior or mid level. This position is permanent, remote, and full time, which for us means 35 hours a week. #GamesJobs

They should do an Erin Brockovich-style gotcha thing where she finds out her own grandkids are being educated in this “incredibly effective” system.

I decided to live read Venom #1 for you and just spoil the whole thing. Out October 14 from Marvel Comics but why wait?

Just got my first look at VENOM #1 in all its beautifully-printed glory! Out October 14 in all the cool covers you see below. I still have signed copies on the webstore here, if you’d like to order: charlessoule.com/store

Great convention in Salt Lake City this past weekend. Biggest takeaway was that it seems to be a town of READERS. Sold out of prose novels, and moved a ton of graphic novels as well. Was gratifying! Collectors and even speculators are great - a fan is a fan - but readers will always be my favorite.

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Off to Salt Lake City for Fan X SLC, a show I’ve never done in a city I’ve only visited once (briefly, years ago.) Looking forward to it - it’s a culturally unique place, and last time I was there I didn’t have much time to poke around. Plus I like mountains, and it has some. Mountains are GREAT.

Word on this one was “I’m not sure we can actually do this…” Which, honestly, means I’m hitting the target.

Working on Venom #5 tonight - end of the first arc. I have high hopes for this book. Really going for it with every issue storywise, trying to make it unpredictable and exciting. After all, comics ain’t cheap!

The Fall of Kylo Ren

AI is bringing this bold dream to life.