David Avallone
@davallone.bsky.social
Writer and stuff. Comics and tv and film. The second-best dressed man in #comics.
The Devil doesn't need advocates: advocate for humans, instead. He/him.
All the things: https://linktr.ee/DAvallone
The Devil doesn't need advocates: advocate for humans, instead. He/him.
All the things: https://linktr.ee/DAvallone
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Thinking about the comic script you want to publish/kickstart in 2026?
Now’s a good time to book me for editorial consulting! My flat rate for a standard-length comic (20-24 pages) is $200.
Reasonable rates for any writing project, like $250 for a sitcom script.
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Now’s a good time to book me for editorial consulting! My flat rate for a standard-length comic (20-24 pages) is $200.
Reasonable rates for any writing project, like $250 for a sitcom script.
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The whole story about what happened last night, the usual news about what I've got going on, recommendations, musings, etc. Take a look! It's free!
(But you can pay to subscribe if you want to. I'll make it worth your while...)
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(But you can pay to subscribe if you want to. I'll make it worth your while...)
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Week 30: 2026, and Other Matters of Life & Death | David Avallone
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January 5, 2026 at 10:55 PM
The whole story about what happened last night, the usual news about what I've got going on, recommendations, musings, etc. Take a look! It's free!
(But you can pay to subscribe if you want to. I'll make it worth your while...)
www.patreon.com/posts/week-3...
(But you can pay to subscribe if you want to. I'll make it worth your while...)
www.patreon.com/posts/week-3...
Help Jenny if you can. She’s the best.
January 5, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Help Jenny if you can. She’s the best.
Coming Wednesday!
The answer to the meta-question: what if the co-creator of TMNT co-created his own TMNT pastiche?
It’s the in-universe comic by DRAWING BLOOD protagonist Shane Bookman!
Could you follow all that? I’ll draw a diagram…
The answer to the meta-question: what if the co-creator of TMNT co-created his own TMNT pastiche?
It’s the in-universe comic by DRAWING BLOOD protagonist Shane Bookman!
Could you follow all that? I’ll draw a diagram…
Bleeding Cool: RADICALLY REARRANGED RONIN RAGDOLLS ADVENTURES #100 Preview
Radically Rearranged Ronin Ragdolls Adventures #100 Preview
Radically Rearranged Ronin Ragdolls Adventures #100 hits stores this Wednesday. Can the cat-girls stop Overdog's fishy scheme in time?
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January 5, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Coming Wednesday!
The answer to the meta-question: what if the co-creator of TMNT co-created his own TMNT pastiche?
It’s the in-universe comic by DRAWING BLOOD protagonist Shane Bookman!
Could you follow all that? I’ll draw a diagram…
The answer to the meta-question: what if the co-creator of TMNT co-created his own TMNT pastiche?
It’s the in-universe comic by DRAWING BLOOD protagonist Shane Bookman!
Could you follow all that? I’ll draw a diagram…
I want to say something pithy and offhand about what I just went through, like the sardonic action hero I am. But dear readers, even in this parade of horrors we’re all living through, I wasn’t particularly prepared to be giving CPR to my 93 year old neighbor on a Sunday night.
1/?
1/?
January 5, 2026 at 7:19 AM
I want to say something pithy and offhand about what I just went through, like the sardonic action hero I am. But dear readers, even in this parade of horrors we’re all living through, I wasn’t particularly prepared to be giving CPR to my 93 year old neighbor on a Sunday night.
1/?
1/?
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Today’s still a good day to support the Patreon, or book an editorial consultation… or hire me to write your thing.
The subscriber-only first chapter of How I Make Comics: A Writers Guide drops this week!
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The subscriber-only first chapter of How I Make Comics: A Writers Guide drops this week!
www.patreon.com/DavidAvallon...
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Writer, Filmmaker, Etc.
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January 4, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Today’s still a good day to support the Patreon, or book an editorial consultation… or hire me to write your thing.
The subscriber-only first chapter of How I Make Comics: A Writers Guide drops this week!
www.patreon.com/DavidAvallon...
The subscriber-only first chapter of How I Make Comics: A Writers Guide drops this week!
www.patreon.com/DavidAvallon...
Reposted by David Avallone
Literally a publication for eight-year olds 40 years ago
January 4, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Literally a publication for eight-year olds 40 years ago
Yesterday’s thread of deep thoughts and cup-rattling.
Half my timeline is dreadful apocalyptic news and the other half is talented people who can’t pay the rent, looking for help.
I will admit I’m in that second camp, and I hate it. There’s small comfort knowing it’s hitting everyone, from indie artists you haven’t heard of to literal legends. 1/2
I will admit I’m in that second camp, and I hate it. There’s small comfort knowing it’s hitting everyone, from indie artists you haven’t heard of to literal legends. 1/2
January 4, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Yesterday’s thread of deep thoughts and cup-rattling.
Reposted by David Avallone
I'm boosting myself to say this:
You're going to see people On Here tell you calling electeds doesn't matter. That's not true.
Some are bots. Some are people who like being contrary to be edgy.
But calling moves the needle, especially against a blatantly illegal act by Trump and Co. ACT.
You're going to see people On Here tell you calling electeds doesn't matter. That's not true.
Some are bots. Some are people who like being contrary to be edgy.
But calling moves the needle, especially against a blatantly illegal act by Trump and Co. ACT.
Candid answer - as someone who handled constituent affairs calls for years - while they’re not checking the phone right now, the urgency of the moment is important.
Show them you care enough to make the weekend call, and be counted that way. Staffers will clock and report this upstream.
Show them you care enough to make the weekend call, and be counted that way. Staffers will clock and report this upstream.
Is there actually a benefit to leaving a VM now vs getting a staffer on Monday? Can do both but just curious
January 3, 2026 at 10:48 PM
I'm boosting myself to say this:
You're going to see people On Here tell you calling electeds doesn't matter. That's not true.
Some are bots. Some are people who like being contrary to be edgy.
But calling moves the needle, especially against a blatantly illegal act by Trump and Co. ACT.
You're going to see people On Here tell you calling electeds doesn't matter. That's not true.
Some are bots. Some are people who like being contrary to be edgy.
But calling moves the needle, especially against a blatantly illegal act by Trump and Co. ACT.
Not to change the subject, but Chevy Chase is the world’s least interesting man with the least impressive career in show business. Don’t reward him or CNN with your attention.
Here’s the relevant information: he’s an asshole, and always was.
Thanks.
Here’s the relevant information: he’s an asshole, and always was.
Thanks.
January 3, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Not to change the subject, but Chevy Chase is the world’s least interesting man with the least impressive career in show business. Don’t reward him or CNN with your attention.
Here’s the relevant information: he’s an asshole, and always was.
Thanks.
Here’s the relevant information: he’s an asshole, and always was.
Thanks.
Reposted by David Avallone
Just in case anyone out there feels like they shouldn’t post art - please do. The constant bullshit from the news is difficult but we can’t allow all of that to stop us from making art and sharing it. That’s all I have to say rn - am planning to enjoy the rest of my weekend working on sketches.
January 3, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Just in case anyone out there feels like they shouldn’t post art - please do. The constant bullshit from the news is difficult but we can’t allow all of that to stop us from making art and sharing it. That’s all I have to say rn - am planning to enjoy the rest of my weekend working on sketches.
My life has been a fantastic combo platter of terrible and amazing luck. No regrets. I’m 60, and all I ever wanted to be was an old man with great crazy stories and adventures. I may not be able to pay the rent… but that goal? I did accomplish it.
All that to say, I had dinner with Gene Kelly once.
All that to say, I had dinner with Gene Kelly once.
He did. I actually had dinner with him once, when I was 22. I really liked him.
January 3, 2026 at 10:06 PM
My life has been a fantastic combo platter of terrible and amazing luck. No regrets. I’m 60, and all I ever wanted to be was an old man with great crazy stories and adventures. I may not be able to pay the rent… but that goal? I did accomplish it.
All that to say, I had dinner with Gene Kelly once.
All that to say, I had dinner with Gene Kelly once.
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN is a perfect movie and an endless joy.
BUT
IT’S ALWAYS FAIR WEATHER is deep and rich and sad and beautiful. It is not a parade of joy and fun. It is a rumination on the loss of innocence and disappointment in how life turns out. It’s my real favorite.
BUT
IT’S ALWAYS FAIR WEATHER is deep and rich and sad and beautiful. It is not a parade of joy and fun. It is a rumination on the loss of innocence and disappointment in how life turns out. It’s my real favorite.
Name you fav musical
January 3, 2026 at 9:47 PM
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN is a perfect movie and an endless joy.
BUT
IT’S ALWAYS FAIR WEATHER is deep and rich and sad and beautiful. It is not a parade of joy and fun. It is a rumination on the loss of innocence and disappointment in how life turns out. It’s my real favorite.
BUT
IT’S ALWAYS FAIR WEATHER is deep and rich and sad and beautiful. It is not a parade of joy and fun. It is a rumination on the loss of innocence and disappointment in how life turns out. It’s my real favorite.
Half my timeline is dreadful apocalyptic news and the other half is talented people who can’t pay the rent, looking for help.
I will admit I’m in that second camp, and I hate it. There’s small comfort knowing it’s hitting everyone, from indie artists you haven’t heard of to literal legends. 1/2
I will admit I’m in that second camp, and I hate it. There’s small comfort knowing it’s hitting everyone, from indie artists you haven’t heard of to literal legends. 1/2
January 3, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Half my timeline is dreadful apocalyptic news and the other half is talented people who can’t pay the rent, looking for help.
I will admit I’m in that second camp, and I hate it. There’s small comfort knowing it’s hitting everyone, from indie artists you haven’t heard of to literal legends. 1/2
I will admit I’m in that second camp, and I hate it. There’s small comfort knowing it’s hitting everyone, from indie artists you haven’t heard of to literal legends. 1/2
I have had dinner with this guy on multiple occasions, including Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.
Lovely fellow, as it turns out. Life is funny. You never know who you’ll be friends with…
Lovely fellow, as it turns out. Life is funny. You never know who you’ll be friends with…
January 3, 2026 at 8:17 PM
I have had dinner with this guy on multiple occasions, including Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.
Lovely fellow, as it turns out. Life is funny. You never know who you’ll be friends with…
Lovely fellow, as it turns out. Life is funny. You never know who you’ll be friends with…
Tapping the sign. I guess this is the sign now. A throwaway line from a dark comedy about the end of the world.
“All that remains of America is the evidence of its failure.”
Ouch, Fallout. Ouch.
Ouch, Fallout. Ouch.
January 3, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Tapping the sign. I guess this is the sign now. A throwaway line from a dark comedy about the end of the world.
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Reposted by David Avallone
none of this is legal. none of this is normal. feel free to tell anyone who says otherwise to fuck off.
January 3, 2026 at 4:02 PM
none of this is legal. none of this is normal. feel free to tell anyone who says otherwise to fuck off.
I sat in a packed house once to see 8 1/2 and I was the only one laughing in the first five minutes. The audience was extremely sure it was a homework movie, and couldn’t possibly be a comedy.
Fellini thought it was a comedy…
Fellini thought it was a comedy…
i feel this way about CITIZEN KANE, which is a very fun and funny movie
People who think Kurosawa is “homework cinema” need to be slapped around a bit.
January 3, 2026 at 4:18 AM
I sat in a packed house once to see 8 1/2 and I was the only one laughing in the first five minutes. The audience was extremely sure it was a homework movie, and couldn’t possibly be a comedy.
Fellini thought it was a comedy…
Fellini thought it was a comedy…
Like any aging film nerd I love Citizen Kane and always have.
I will say that one thing about it has shifted for me as I’ve gotten older.
So… I had a best friend once. Saw him through a couple of divorces. Stood by him.
He abandoned me at a very low point in my life. About a decade ago.
1/?
I will say that one thing about it has shifted for me as I’ve gotten older.
So… I had a best friend once. Saw him through a couple of divorces. Stood by him.
He abandoned me at a very low point in my life. About a decade ago.
1/?
January 3, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Like any aging film nerd I love Citizen Kane and always have.
I will say that one thing about it has shifted for me as I’ve gotten older.
So… I had a best friend once. Saw him through a couple of divorces. Stood by him.
He abandoned me at a very low point in my life. About a decade ago.
1/?
I will say that one thing about it has shifted for me as I’ve gotten older.
So… I had a best friend once. Saw him through a couple of divorces. Stood by him.
He abandoned me at a very low point in my life. About a decade ago.
1/?
This comes out next Wednesday! (Unless your shop got it early and snuck it out this week!)
I’m doing a signing on January 7th at We Can Be Heroes in Chatsworth if you’re in the SoCal area!
I’m doing a signing on January 7th at We Can Be Heroes in Chatsworth if you’re in the SoCal area!
Preview @imagecomics.com's RADICALLY REARRANGED RONIN RAGDOLLS Adventures #100 by Kevin B. Eastman, @davallone.bsky.social, @angoranapkin.bsky.social & Leonardo Ito #NCBD #RRRR #RadicallyRearrangedRoninRagdolls #ImageComics
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Preview RADICALLY REARRANGED RONIN RAGDOLLS Adventures #100
An in-universe comic plucked from the pages of Kevin Eastman & David Avallone’s fan-favorite DRAWING BLOOD series!
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January 2, 2026 at 11:00 PM
This comes out next Wednesday! (Unless your shop got it early and snuck it out this week!)
I’m doing a signing on January 7th at We Can Be Heroes in Chatsworth if you’re in the SoCal area!
I’m doing a signing on January 7th at We Can Be Heroes in Chatsworth if you’re in the SoCal area!
Eric Stoltz Problems™️
Thinking about the totally relatable John Hughes film SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL, in which a teenage boy has to choose between
a) The Hottest Girl On The Planet and
b) The Equally Hottest Girl On The Planet.
a) The Hottest Girl On The Planet and
b) The Equally Hottest Girl On The Planet.
January 2, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Eric Stoltz Problems™️
I say a few words about the nicest, most committed, people in comics. And so do a bunch of my other beloved colleagues.
In 2025, GLAAD Award-winning & Eisner-nom'd publisher & media outlet Fanbase Press celebrated its 15th anniversary. We're grateful to our friends for sharing their thoughts on the past 15 years.
We look forward to the next 15 & beyond!
~ @barbrajdillon.bsky.social & @comicbooksniffer.bsky.social
We look forward to the next 15 & beyond!
~ @barbrajdillon.bsky.social & @comicbooksniffer.bsky.social
Celebrating 15 Years of Fanbase Press and Beyond
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January 2, 2026 at 9:05 PM
I say a few words about the nicest, most committed, people in comics. And so do a bunch of my other beloved colleagues.
And now a word from our sponsor.
Thinking about the comic script you want to publish/kickstart in 2026?
Now’s a good time to book me for editorial consulting! My flat rate for a standard-length comic (20-24 pages) is $200.
Reasonable rates for any writing project, like $250 for a sitcom script.
1/2
Now’s a good time to book me for editorial consulting! My flat rate for a standard-length comic (20-24 pages) is $200.
Reasonable rates for any writing project, like $250 for a sitcom script.
1/2
January 2, 2026 at 9:03 PM
And now a word from our sponsor.
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“I’m sure you’re aware of our connections with the Trump Administration,” the North Carolina Republican Party's communications director wrote in an email response to us. “I would strongly suggest dropping this story.”
We didn't. #ICYMI, read the story that he wanted dropped:
We didn't. #ICYMI, read the story that he wanted dropped:
“Biblical Justice, Equal Justice, for All”: How North Carolina’s Chief Justice Transformed His State and America
Paul Newby, a born-again Christian, has turned his perch atop North Carolina’s Supreme Court into an instrument of political power. Over two decades, he’s driven changes that have reverberated well be...
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January 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM
“I’m sure you’re aware of our connections with the Trump Administration,” the North Carolina Republican Party's communications director wrote in an email response to us. “I would strongly suggest dropping this story.”
We didn't. #ICYMI, read the story that he wanted dropped:
We didn't. #ICYMI, read the story that he wanted dropped:
Reposted by David Avallone
In 2025, GLAAD Award-winning & Eisner-nom'd publisher & media outlet Fanbase Press celebrated its 15th anniversary. We're grateful to our friends for sharing their thoughts on the past 15 years.
We look forward to the next 15 & beyond!
~ @barbrajdillon.bsky.social & @comicbooksniffer.bsky.social
We look forward to the next 15 & beyond!
~ @barbrajdillon.bsky.social & @comicbooksniffer.bsky.social
Celebrating 15 Years of Fanbase Press and Beyond
YouTube video by Fanbase Press
www.youtube.com
January 2, 2026 at 12:50 AM
In 2025, GLAAD Award-winning & Eisner-nom'd publisher & media outlet Fanbase Press celebrated its 15th anniversary. We're grateful to our friends for sharing their thoughts on the past 15 years.
We look forward to the next 15 & beyond!
~ @barbrajdillon.bsky.social & @comicbooksniffer.bsky.social
We look forward to the next 15 & beyond!
~ @barbrajdillon.bsky.social & @comicbooksniffer.bsky.social