Chris Murrin
@chrismurrin.bsky.social
Editor at FX Networks. NABET & IATSE. Also indie comics editor and writer. Posts about MST3K; literature; music; sports; movies and TV. He/him. Don't panic! 😎
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Age verification? I went with my mom to the Bell store to buy our first new-fangled touch-tone phone.
Age verification? I got to see Superman the Movie in the theater for free because a poem I wrote about the planet Krypton won a contest they held at Kaufmann's department store in downtown Pittsburgh.
Age verification? The definitive pop star, the performance and musical standard against which I subconsciously judge all others, is a guy with a stripe painted on his nose dressed as an 18th century bandit yelling “fa-diddly-qua-qua”
February 10, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Age verification? I went with my mom to the Bell store to buy our first new-fangled touch-tone phone.
@iamscifi.bsky.social Manga knowledge required. Go get it!
February 10, 2026 at 2:56 AM
@iamscifi.bsky.social Manga knowledge required. Go get it!
Sam Darnold is the Flaccoiest of Dilfers.
February 9, 2026 at 3:24 AM
Sam Darnold is the Flaccoiest of Dilfers.
Search party, to find lost pets. Sure. That’s what it will be used for.
Tear the Ring off of the front of your house
February 9, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Search party, to find lost pets. Sure. That’s what it will be used for.
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About the power poles… www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
Puerto Rico faced a massive power outage. Why does this keep happening?
Puerto Rico's hurricane-battered power grid has suffered compounding crises including hurricanes and financial problems.
www.usatoday.com
February 9, 2026 at 1:34 AM
About the power poles… www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
QRP with 4 favorite female characters.
February 8, 2026 at 7:58 PM
QRP with 4 favorite female characters.
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Reminder, Sports Fans: Bad Bunny is from Puerto Rico. He's an American citizen. If your only objection is that some of his lyrics are in Spanish, that says more about you than about him.
I'm guessing you're just jealous that he speaks more languages than you do.
I'm guessing you're just jealous that he speaks more languages than you do.
February 8, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Reminder, Sports Fans: Bad Bunny is from Puerto Rico. He's an American citizen. If your only objection is that some of his lyrics are in Spanish, that says more about you than about him.
I'm guessing you're just jealous that he speaks more languages than you do.
I'm guessing you're just jealous that he speaks more languages than you do.
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Gallifrey One - Saturday - Just a few pics
February 7, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Gallifrey One - Saturday - Just a few pics
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
"You can direct the calls of all the people who notice that to me."
"You can direct the calls of all the people who notice that to me."
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
"It depends"
"It depends"
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
“It would be nice if we had all this digitized and searchable.”
“It would be nice if we had all this digitized and searchable.”
February 8, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
"You can direct the calls of all the people who notice that to me."
"You can direct the calls of all the people who notice that to me."
Loot that drops after defeating me:
- a small pile of dreams (broken)
- a bag of potential (unused)
- cotton mail breastplate emblazoned with Star Wars logo ( -2 CHA)
- a small pile of dreams (broken)
- a bag of potential (unused)
- cotton mail breastplate emblazoned with Star Wars logo ( -2 CHA)
Loot that drops after defeating me:
- lint
- dust
- my trusty pocket knife
- lint
- dust
- my trusty pocket knife
Loot that drops after defeating me:
- My vengeful ghost. You better run, girl
- My vengeful ghost. You better run, girl
February 8, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Loot that drops after defeating me:
- a small pile of dreams (broken)
- a bag of potential (unused)
- cotton mail breastplate emblazoned with Star Wars logo ( -2 CHA)
- a small pile of dreams (broken)
- a bag of potential (unused)
- cotton mail breastplate emblazoned with Star Wars logo ( -2 CHA)
Spent a delightful morning at Gallifrey One. There is no more welcoming and positive a crowd than at that convention. I'm already looking forward to next year, hopefully to stay at the show longer and enjoy even more. #Gally
February 8, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Spent a delightful morning at Gallifrey One. There is no more welcoming and positive a crowd than at that convention. I'm already looking forward to next year, hopefully to stay at the show longer and enjoy even more. #Gally
Top Shelf Friday time
What's a comic in your collection that you think deserves to be on that top shelf? Whether it’s a key, rare, or just one you love ❤️
Men of War 13, featuring Ulysses Hazard aka Gravedigger. Need to get back to buying this whole series.
#TopShelfFriday #comicbooks #comics
What's a comic in your collection that you think deserves to be on that top shelf? Whether it’s a key, rare, or just one you love ❤️
Men of War 13, featuring Ulysses Hazard aka Gravedigger. Need to get back to buying this whole series.
#TopShelfFriday #comicbooks #comics
February 6, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Top Shelf Friday time
What's a comic in your collection that you think deserves to be on that top shelf? Whether it’s a key, rare, or just one you love ❤️
Men of War 13, featuring Ulysses Hazard aka Gravedigger. Need to get back to buying this whole series.
#TopShelfFriday #comicbooks #comics
What's a comic in your collection that you think deserves to be on that top shelf? Whether it’s a key, rare, or just one you love ❤️
Men of War 13, featuring Ulysses Hazard aka Gravedigger. Need to get back to buying this whole series.
#TopShelfFriday #comicbooks #comics
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I had a similar recent-ish conversation with an older writer/fan. I assure you people are still flirting and/or hooking up at conventions. Requiring consent is not a problem when all the parties actually, you know, consent. Also, if your flirting looks like harassment, the problem is you.
I was on a panel once, about flirting; one of the panelists; who was a fan in the 60s, was explaining that These were the "good old days and nobody minded, because it was all in good fun, and today you can't do anything" and she missed that
The rest of us were just agog at the levels of disconnect
The rest of us were just agog at the levels of disconnect
Folks outside SF/F don't know that Asimov was a sexual harasser because while he was alive fandom thought it was cute (up to and including Asimov being invited to give a lecture on "The Power of Positive Posterior Pinching" at Worldcon, which he, wisely, declined).
daily.jstor.org/asimovs-empi...
daily.jstor.org/asimovs-empi...
February 5, 2026 at 10:36 PM
I had a similar recent-ish conversation with an older writer/fan. I assure you people are still flirting and/or hooking up at conventions. Requiring consent is not a problem when all the parties actually, you know, consent. Also, if your flirting looks like harassment, the problem is you.
Dog lovers, don’t miss out this book full of great comics.
I have backed many of Dave’s projects. He always delivers super-high quality books full of laughs.
I have backed many of Dave’s projects. He always delivers super-high quality books full of laughs.
COMIC: Spice of Life
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( Need more wag in your life? I’m Kickstarting a book of 100% dog comics, and it’s the BEST. Join us here—>
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sma... )
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( Need more wag in your life? I’m Kickstarting a book of 100% dog comics, and it’s the BEST. Join us here—>
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sma... )
February 5, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Dog lovers, don’t miss out this book full of great comics.
I have backed many of Dave’s projects. He always delivers super-high quality books full of laughs.
I have backed many of Dave’s projects. He always delivers super-high quality books full of laughs.
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I think they should change the name of the show “Heated Rivalry” to “Fuck ICE.”
February 5, 2026 at 4:32 PM
I think they should change the name of the show “Heated Rivalry” to “Fuck ICE.”
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Why do comic creators self-promote all the time?
Because we have to.
Even working with a publisher that's supportive, press only goes so far. The rest of the success falls on the shoulder of the creator rallying their fanbase.
So here's mine. I'll RP yours.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/whi...
Because we have to.
Even working with a publisher that's supportive, press only goes so far. The rest of the success falls on the shoulder of the creator rallying their fanbase.
So here's mine. I'll RP yours.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/whi...
White Ash 1 to 10 (and a half)
The long-running, hit fantasy series about Elves and Dwarves in Pennsylvania, returns with two ALL-NEW ISSUES!
www.kickstarter.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Why do comic creators self-promote all the time?
Because we have to.
Even working with a publisher that's supportive, press only goes so far. The rest of the success falls on the shoulder of the creator rallying their fanbase.
So here's mine. I'll RP yours.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/whi...
Because we have to.
Even working with a publisher that's supportive, press only goes so far. The rest of the success falls on the shoulder of the creator rallying their fanbase.
So here's mine. I'll RP yours.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/whi...
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To celebrate Ep5 of THE BEAUTY FX dropping tonight, here’s a sexy little cocktail that I created— the LONGER THAN LOVE.
Just a little reminder— if you’re loving the show, THE BEAUTY: BOOK ONE and issues 1-4 of the @ignitionpress.bsky.social series are available everywhere books are sold!
Cheers!
Just a little reminder— if you’re loving the show, THE BEAUTY: BOOK ONE and issues 1-4 of the @ignitionpress.bsky.social series are available everywhere books are sold!
Cheers!
February 4, 2026 at 4:34 PM
To celebrate Ep5 of THE BEAUTY FX dropping tonight, here’s a sexy little cocktail that I created— the LONGER THAN LOVE.
Just a little reminder— if you’re loving the show, THE BEAUTY: BOOK ONE and issues 1-4 of the @ignitionpress.bsky.social series are available everywhere books are sold!
Cheers!
Just a little reminder— if you’re loving the show, THE BEAUTY: BOOK ONE and issues 1-4 of the @ignitionpress.bsky.social series are available everywhere books are sold!
Cheers!
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It's happening! The #Kickstarter pre-launch page is now LIVE! Click Notify to get a reminder when Gus & Ollie's comics are active for funding: www.kickstarter.com/... #comics #comicbooks #cats #catsky #SistersInCrime
February 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
It's happening! The #Kickstarter pre-launch page is now LIVE! Click Notify to get a reminder when Gus & Ollie's comics are active for funding: www.kickstarter.com/... #comics #comicbooks #cats #catsky #SistersInCrime
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Artist Billy Graham (July 1, 1935-April 4, 1997), most known for his work at Warren Magazines, and his great runs on Luke Cage: Hero For Hire, Black Panther, & Sabre. #BlackHistoryMonth
February 4, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Artist Billy Graham (July 1, 1935-April 4, 1997), most known for his work at Warren Magazines, and his great runs on Luke Cage: Hero For Hire, Black Panther, & Sabre. #BlackHistoryMonth
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My toddler grandson enjoys my mock exasperation when he tosses a group of stuffed toy owls off of my couch as I cry, "My owls, my owls!" so much that he now replicates it with any group of tossable objects, shouting their names as he heaves--My owls! My cars! My toys!
Today we went to a ball pit.
Today we went to a ball pit.
February 4, 2026 at 5:17 AM
My toddler grandson enjoys my mock exasperation when he tosses a group of stuffed toy owls off of my couch as I cry, "My owls, my owls!" so much that he now replicates it with any group of tossable objects, shouting their names as he heaves--My owls! My cars! My toys!
Today we went to a ball pit.
Today we went to a ball pit.
introduce yourself with the name your parents almost gave you
My mom was afraid I would be made fun of and changed her mind, so I have no middle name, but I do have a lifelong connection with a bear of very little brain.
My mom was afraid I would be made fun of and changed her mind, so I have no middle name, but I do have a lifelong connection with a bear of very little brain.
February 3, 2026 at 8:56 PM
introduce yourself with the name your parents almost gave you
My mom was afraid I would be made fun of and changed her mind, so I have no middle name, but I do have a lifelong connection with a bear of very little brain.
My mom was afraid I would be made fun of and changed her mind, so I have no middle name, but I do have a lifelong connection with a bear of very little brain.
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This week over at Writing and Whatnot, I wrote about general meetings and how not to screw them up. One of the worst meetings Shawna and I ever had ended up getting us a job. So every general matters...
writingandwhatnot.com/blog/general-meetings
writingandwhatnot.com/blog/general-meetings
February 3, 2026 at 7:11 PM
This week over at Writing and Whatnot, I wrote about general meetings and how not to screw them up. One of the worst meetings Shawna and I ever had ended up getting us a job. So every general matters...
writingandwhatnot.com/blog/general-meetings
writingandwhatnot.com/blog/general-meetings