Dirk Vanover
@dirkv.bsky.social
Father. Husband. Lawyer. Comics. Film.
ComicsLawyer.com
Pivoting to print.
ComicsLawyer.com
Pivoting to print.
Wonder Woman and Conan did not treat me well last night.
October 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Wonder Woman and Conan did not treat me well last night.
“Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter he earned high seven figures for the role, plus a seven-figure producing fee.”
I should do a blog post on this, but I’ll do a brief thread here, as it’s something in the comics industry that riles me up.
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I should do a blog post on this, but I’ll do a brief thread here, as it’s something in the comics industry that riles me up.
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“No One Asked for This Reboot”: ‘Tron’ May Mark End of Jared Leto’s Franchise-Leading Days
As 'Ares' disappoints, insiders question whether the self-styled boundary-pushing A-lister can still be counted on to carry a franchise vehicle to the bank.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
October 16, 2025 at 3:01 AM
“Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter he earned high seven figures for the role, plus a seven-figure producing fee.”
I should do a blog post on this, but I’ll do a brief thread here, as it’s something in the comics industry that riles me up.
/1
I should do a blog post on this, but I’ll do a brief thread here, as it’s something in the comics industry that riles me up.
/1
It’s easy to be ranked #1 when the refs call everything in your favor, especially the no calls.
October 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
It’s easy to be ranked #1 when the refs call everything in your favor, especially the no calls.
Is it just me, or are basketballs too orange these days?
October 4, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Is it just me, or are basketballs too orange these days?
Why yes, I did buy one of the Alex Toth sketch pages.
September 20, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Why yes, I did buy one of the Alex Toth sketch pages.
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HERE WE GO! 50% off of my original art for 3 days at essentialsequential.com/product-cate....
Also, I've decided to accept a limited number of cover-style commissions! You can order here: essentialsequential.com/product/comm...
Thanks!
Also, I've decided to accept a limited number of cover-style commissions! You can order here: essentialsequential.com/product/comm...
Thanks!
September 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
HERE WE GO! 50% off of my original art for 3 days at essentialsequential.com/product-cate....
Also, I've decided to accept a limited number of cover-style commissions! You can order here: essentialsequential.com/product/comm...
Thanks!
Also, I've decided to accept a limited number of cover-style commissions! You can order here: essentialsequential.com/product/comm...
Thanks!
I had to move 60+ short boxes of comics out of my basement over the weekend due to a busted pipe (comics are ok!), and I’m starting to think it might be time to thin the collection.
September 2, 2025 at 2:04 AM
I had to move 60+ short boxes of comics out of my basement over the weekend due to a busted pipe (comics are ok!), and I’m starting to think it might be time to thin the collection.
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Hey all- I'm currently in the middle of moving my office and looking to consolidate a bit, so I'm running a 35% off sale on the original art store - docshaner.bigcartel.com
Now through Monday, please share if you feel moved to do so.
Now through Monday, please share if you feel moved to do so.
August 30, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Hey all- I'm currently in the middle of moving my office and looking to consolidate a bit, so I'm running a 35% off sale on the original art store - docshaner.bigcartel.com
Now through Monday, please share if you feel moved to do so.
Now through Monday, please share if you feel moved to do so.
I went on a tour of Victor Hugo’s home in Paris, and I noticed this guy who is giving off major Nosferatu vibes.
August 22, 2025 at 9:17 PM
I went on a tour of Victor Hugo’s home in Paris, and I noticed this guy who is giving off major Nosferatu vibes.
I had a dream last night that I went into a store to find some Eisner-winning comics, but I instead found a statue of Worf and Gowron fighting at at a piano dressed as Mozart and Salieri.
August 22, 2025 at 6:53 AM
I had a dream last night that I went into a store to find some Eisner-winning comics, but I instead found a statue of Worf and Gowron fighting at at a piano dressed as Mozart and Salieri.
Give me that sweet Noah Hawley and Timothy Olyphant goodness.
August 13, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Give me that sweet Noah Hawley and Timothy Olyphant goodness.
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Boundless is going under, it’ll cease trading by end of day. Archna has emailed Neem Tree Press authors about this but not Unbound ones :/
Authors, a couple staff members are working hard to get reversions, subcontracts, and files to us—if you need them email NOW before the lights go off
Authors, a couple staff members are working hard to get reversions, subcontracts, and files to us—if you need them email NOW before the lights go off
So, this Unbound/Boundless fiasco. I was going to be polite about it, but after this morning’s email: no
August 1, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Boundless is going under, it’ll cease trading by end of day. Archna has emailed Neem Tree Press authors about this but not Unbound ones :/
Authors, a couple staff members are working hard to get reversions, subcontracts, and files to us—if you need them email NOW before the lights go off
Authors, a couple staff members are working hard to get reversions, subcontracts, and files to us—if you need them email NOW before the lights go off
Some of the comics I picked up at SDCC this year.
July 30, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Some of the comics I picked up at SDCC this year.
Surprisingly, I don’t think I ate a pretzel at SDCC this year.
July 28, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Surprisingly, I don’t think I ate a pretzel at SDCC this year.
Final bit of art haul from SDCC.
July 27, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Final bit of art haul from SDCC.
Day 1 art haul from SDCC featuring the talents of @terrydodsonart.bsky.social @meganhuang.bsky.social @danparent.bsky.social and Satoshi Shiki
July 26, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Day 1 art haul from SDCC featuring the talents of @terrydodsonart.bsky.social @meganhuang.bsky.social @danparent.bsky.social and Satoshi Shiki
Found a store with a nice stash of Pliny. I’m ready for Comic Con.
July 23, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Found a store with a nice stash of Pliny. I’m ready for Comic Con.
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Have some openings and time this week so if anyone wants a script read please shout. $100 for a pilot and I promise I give solid notes for all levels of folks. $150 for features and $75 for half hours. If you’d like for an additional $50 I’ll do a notes call over zoom.
July 16, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Have some openings and time this week so if anyone wants a script read please shout. $100 for a pilot and I promise I give solid notes for all levels of folks. $150 for features and $75 for half hours. If you’d like for an additional $50 I’ll do a notes call over zoom.
I don’t have much of an SDCC schedule at the moment, but if anyone’s going and wants to meet up, just let me know.
July 15, 2025 at 2:53 AM
I don’t have much of an SDCC schedule at the moment, but if anyone’s going and wants to meet up, just let me know.
Those who know me won’t be surprised, but I’m such a Superman nerd that my law school admission essay was themed around Superman.
July 13, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Those who know me won’t be surprised, but I’m such a Superman nerd that my law school admission essay was themed around Superman.
I watched Superman last night. Loved it. Go see it.
July 13, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I watched Superman last night. Loved it. Go see it.
I thought @sheafontana.bsky.social would be amused by this cookie my daughter found this weekend at a grocery store. She bought it instantly.
July 13, 2025 at 1:31 AM
I thought @sheafontana.bsky.social would be amused by this cookie my daughter found this weekend at a grocery store. She bought it instantly.
My wife and kids were divvying up some X-Men bracelets last night, and I managed to come away with this choice combination.
June 26, 2025 at 8:25 PM
My wife and kids were divvying up some X-Men bracelets last night, and I managed to come away with this choice combination.
Using food to show where I grew up
June 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Using food to show where I grew up