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AJ Malacarne
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Comic Writer/Editor • Gamma Head Studios • SCAD 2024 • Screenwriter • andrewmalacarne@gmail.com

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AJ Malacarne @ajmalacarne.bsky.social · Nov 15
Hi there! I'm AJ Malacarne! A comic and TV writer who specializes in writing absurd stories with heart. Check out my website below if you want to see more or chat!
Page 1 from Tales From Exit 56. Panel 1 has a man walking past a road sign that reads "56" he says "welcome to Tales From Exit 56". Panel 2 has him smoking and saying " between these pages are strange tales from our fair land of Easton, Ohio. I'm The Walker. Once a mere mortal I'm now destined to lead those interested across these hallowed grounds. Simply put I'll be your guide." Panel 3 has a fight between giant cosmic gods. A text box reads " Long ago cosmic gods fought a great battle here." Panel 4 has the Walker overlooking a mountain with a massive purple skeleton imbedded in it. He says " and now the remains of their fallen angel lies beneath the county." A cover for Tales From Exit 56. A stained glass window depicts the gods of the Exit 56 universe. Top is The Scientist, a being with a planet for a head. Left is The Farmer, a insect being. Canter is The Artist, a being wearing all white with spots of color and a purple Mohawk. Right is The Leader, a military leader A page from the comic Psychedelic. The band Neon Daze plays on stage. The singer starts playing their next song which summons a demon from a portal.
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crobertcargill.bsky.social
Many of you are psyching yourself up to start that dream project in 2026.

AWESOME

Just keep in mind that devoting your free time to achieving your dreams is not the same as Hustle Culture. Keep your mind on you and your art and don't fall into the trap of thinking every minute should be monetized.
December 31, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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admancomics.bsky.social
Probably not a good sign if you’re having strange visions.

Two pages of I JUST CAME FROM HELL are up on Patreon: www.patreon.com/collection/1...
December 30, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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stevelieberart.bsky.social
Working on another sketch cover for Helioscope’s etsy shop to subsidize our upcoming (redacted.) I’ve drawn George Perez’s Nightwing before, but I’m pretty sure this is my first Starfire in any of her incarnations!
Blank variant sketch cover of Tales of the Teen Titans #44 “The Judas Contract” The sketch is in progress, penline over graphite. It features Nightwing and Starfire, and is drawn by Steve Lieber, who was in high school when this comic came out. Steve remembers picking up the original of this issue at Phantom of the Attic on Craig St in Pittsburgh, living and dying with every new chapter as it came out. 1984 was a great year to be a teenage comics fan.
December 30, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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cbccpodcast.bsky.social
1.7.26

Get hyped. Get subscribed to CBCC.
December 30, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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benkahncomics.bsky.social
Barnes & Noble pre-order sale is here!!! Use PREORDER25 to save 25% if you pre-order MONSTER HIGH: HOUSE HAUNTERS before New Year. It's a spooky haunted house adventure featuring all the main ghouls of Monster High!
Cover art to Monster High: House Haunters. It's a dramatic group shop featuring Frankie Stein, Cleo de Nile, Clawdeen Wolf, Maple Lodge, Draculaura, and Lagoona Blue
December 30, 2025 at 6:56 PM
ajmalacarne.bsky.social
Hey #scriptsky where are you finding script competitions? I'm new and hot sure where to look?
December 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM
ajmalacarne.bsky.social
Compliment your friends and strangers. I had someone tell me I had a nice shirt in 7th grade and I've never forgotten about how good that felt.
December 30, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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michiums.bsky.social
I have less than $100 in my bank account so uh shares appreciated !! my first pay check won’t arrive until mid-late Jan 😵‍💫
michiums.bsky.social michiums 🔜 katsucon, eccc 2026 💫 @michiums.bsky.social · Oct 5
hello I’m MICHIUMS, freelance comic artist, merch designer and digital producer! currently full time freelancing as I lost my day job in Oct 2024 + open for WFH 💫

🎨portfolio: michiums.carbonmade.com
🛍️ michiums.bigcartel.com
☕️ ko-fi.com/michiums
☘️ www.patreon.com/michiums
💌 michiumsart @ gmail!
illustration of yaga and their skeleton lantern heads with a rainbow colored sky Sample comic page from persimmon summer mermaid and faerie encounter in a lake Achilles and Patroclus in a field of flowers
December 30, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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zoewithasword.bsky.social
Oh wow I can actually do this for the 1st time, hot damn

BARNES & NOBLE IS DOING 25% OFF PRE-ORDERS WITH THE CODE PREORDER25 THRU 1/1

Go pre-order Power Rangers: Megazords & Monsters featuring @tiredsai.bsky.social and I's special along with 2 other extra sized one-shots by killer creative teams!
The cover to Power Rangers: Megazords & Monsters
December 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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therealgstoye.bsky.social
Jesus Christ returns, but as a dog - Air Bud: Golden Redeemer
December 30, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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matthewdowsmith.bsky.social
Tuesday Tip 12/30
There is no secret shortcut to success in comics, there's just the work. Anyone who tells you otherwise is trying to sell you something.
December 30, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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matthollingsworth.com
Page from Bleeding Hearts #1, coming from Vertigo next year. Written by @denizcamp.bsky.social, drawn by @stipanmorian.bsky.social, and colored by me.

#ClipStudioPaint #comics #paint #painting
Page from a zombie comic. Throughout the page, zombies are eating bloody organs, while one of them tries to him that his own dead, zombie heart is beating as if alive.
December 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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notanotheralex.bsky.social
knock-knock

#art #comics #DeathDrop
December 29, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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adampknave.com
Ugh ppl started to dig into my personal details and made it public I’m a 12th level intelligence from Colu. I’ve been Querl Dox’d.
December 30, 2025 at 12:39 AM
ajmalacarne.bsky.social
Mantra for 2026: I'm going to get that dream job. It's going to happen.
December 30, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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brendanalbetski.bsky.social
Art Vs. Artist 2025

Cool year, art wise. Hard to pick just 8. Wish we didn't have to have that guy in the middle lol.

Looking forward to next year!

#artvsartist #artvartist
December 29, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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benkahncomics.bsky.social
This year I released Mr. Muffins: Defender of the Stars, Renegade Royale, and Monster High: House Haunters. Over 350 pages of comics. Thank you to everyone who read any of them this year, hope you enjoyed it!
December 29, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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jimmygaspero.bsky.social
I'm excited to be a guest and not a host so let me know all the places you get your comic creator interviews: written, podcast, YouTube, TikTok. I've started reaching out to try and set up interviews. I'm ready to chat about Penny and the Yeti. papercutz.com/series/penny...
Penny and the Yeti - Papercutz
Penny and Yeti are pretty typical best friends: they go to school together, play together, and have fun adventures. The twist? Yeti’s a living breathing myth!
papercutz.com
December 29, 2025 at 5:08 PM
ajmalacarne.bsky.social
I got about 16 compliments on the My Chemical Romance sweatshirt in the town I'm visiting so I think that means I have to move here.
December 29, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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ztul.bsky.social
SCROOGE WHEN A GNOME RIDING A UNICORN APPEARS IN HIS ROOM ON NEW YEAR'S EVE: what did I fuck up now
December 28, 2025 at 10:02 PM
ajmalacarne.bsky.social
What are your most anticipated comics of 2026?
December 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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kodyisover.com
I just joked that as the only son in his family, Denver was unfortunately assigned sportsball guy at birth, but you know what. That is exactly what happened
kodyisover.com Kody Okamoto @kodyisover.com · 3d
just thinking out loud about what Denver was like in high school...

#KeepingTime
A character sketch page of Denver in baseball gear from the webcomic Keeping Time. In the top sketch, he holds a bat across his shoulders while smoking a cigarette. In the bottom, he wears batting gear and points at something off-screen while grinning. Text reads: "What haircut is this? Who knows! (Probably a mohawk from freshman year he let grow out. Elmer's glue isn't free and all the time spent maintaining that could be spent playing guitar instead). Coach likes him ("lose the jewelry, Leary"). Most teammates tolerate him. He would rather be doing anything else but his dead dad would be disappointed if he quit, so wygd. (Play ball until you're free of high school, it seems.)"
December 28, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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crobertcargill.bsky.social
A reminder that the key to writing is getting the very best out of your brain, but in order to get the best out of it you have to take care of your mental health. Stress, concern, and depression will take a toll on your work. So always make sure to take care of YOU and you'll get your best work.
December 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM
ajmalacarne.bsky.social
I think I'm going to update my portfolio and create a true website. Do any creators have recommendations for what they use?
December 27, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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longtalljodie.com
I worked on more comic pages this year than in the past several years combined. Next year? EVEN MORE.
lilahsturges.com Lilah Sturges @lilahsturges.com · 4d
Trans folks, I would be absolutely *thrilled* if you would tell me something great that happened to you this year.
December 27, 2025 at 7:34 PM