Justin Richards
@emocomicwriter.bsky.social
Ringo nominated comic book writer and radical rebel. 👈FINGER GUNS👉, 🔪THE SLASHER'S APPRENTICE🩸 and many other rad things with rad people. They/them. 🚫Nazis🚫AI
THE SLASHER'S APPRENTICE from Mad Cave Studios is available now!
THE SLASHER'S APPRENTICE from Mad Cave Studios is available now!
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🚨New Series Announcement🚨
I'm so excited to finally share this. My new horror series The Slasher's Apprentice is coming from @madcavestudios.bsky.social this April! With an amazing team of @valhal.bsky.social, @sharkberri.bsky.social & @buddybeaudoin.bsky.social!
I'm so excited to finally share this. My new horror series The Slasher's Apprentice is coming from @madcavestudios.bsky.social this April! With an amazing team of @valhal.bsky.social, @sharkberri.bsky.social & @buddybeaudoin.bsky.social!
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If you like meta-horror, definitely check out @emocomicwriter.bsky.social's book The Slasher's Apprentice as well as this episode all about "Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon" a clever horror mockumentary.
New episode is live! Come join @megamoth.bsky.social @benkahncomics.bsky.social & @jeremywhitley.bsky.social as we talk to @emocomicwriter.bsky.social about the meta-horror of Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon and his comic The Slasher's Apprentice!
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Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (aka Les Incompétents) with Justin Richards | Progressively Horrified
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January 16, 2026 at 6:58 PM
If you like meta-horror, definitely check out @emocomicwriter.bsky.social's book The Slasher's Apprentice as well as this episode all about "Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon" a clever horror mockumentary.
I had an absolute blast talking with the @proghorrorpod.bsky.social crew about one of my favorite slasher movies of all time and how it inspired my newest book, The Slasher's Apprentice! Definitely worth a listen if you have any affinity for the slasher genre.
New episode is live! Come join @megamoth.bsky.social @benkahncomics.bsky.social & @jeremywhitley.bsky.social as we talk to @emocomicwriter.bsky.social about the meta-horror of Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon and his comic The Slasher's Apprentice!
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Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (aka Les Incompétents) with Justin Richards | Progressively Horrified
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January 16, 2026 at 7:23 PM
I had an absolute blast talking with the @proghorrorpod.bsky.social crew about one of my favorite slasher movies of all time and how it inspired my newest book, The Slasher's Apprentice! Definitely worth a listen if you have any affinity for the slasher genre.
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Hawkeye Award (Most underrated/surprising Comic)
@backcrackah.bsky.social
- The Slashers Apprentice from @madcavestudios.com written by @emocomicwriter.bsky.social w/art by @valhal.bsky.social
@nickfriar.com
- Wild Animals @madcavestudios.com written by @edbrisson.bsky.social w/ art by Andy Kuhn
@backcrackah.bsky.social
- The Slashers Apprentice from @madcavestudios.com written by @emocomicwriter.bsky.social w/art by @valhal.bsky.social
@nickfriar.com
- Wild Animals @madcavestudios.com written by @edbrisson.bsky.social w/ art by Andy Kuhn
December 31, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Hawkeye Award (Most underrated/surprising Comic)
@backcrackah.bsky.social
- The Slashers Apprentice from @madcavestudios.com written by @emocomicwriter.bsky.social w/art by @valhal.bsky.social
@nickfriar.com
- Wild Animals @madcavestudios.com written by @edbrisson.bsky.social w/ art by Andy Kuhn
@backcrackah.bsky.social
- The Slashers Apprentice from @madcavestudios.com written by @emocomicwriter.bsky.social w/art by @valhal.bsky.social
@nickfriar.com
- Wild Animals @madcavestudios.com written by @edbrisson.bsky.social w/ art by Andy Kuhn
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REMMI @madcavestudios.com Book of the Year! Nominee . . .
The Slasher's Apprentice!
Writer: @emocomicwriter.bsky.social
Art: @valhal.bsky.social
Colors: Rebecca Nalty
Letters: @bertacious.bsky.social
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The Slasher's Apprentice!
Writer: @emocomicwriter.bsky.social
Art: @valhal.bsky.social
Colors: Rebecca Nalty
Letters: @bertacious.bsky.social
Vote here: forms.gle/JfxJCo61honf...
December 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM
REMMI @madcavestudios.com Book of the Year! Nominee . . .
The Slasher's Apprentice!
Writer: @emocomicwriter.bsky.social
Art: @valhal.bsky.social
Colors: Rebecca Nalty
Letters: @bertacious.bsky.social
Vote here: forms.gle/JfxJCo61honf...
The Slasher's Apprentice!
Writer: @emocomicwriter.bsky.social
Art: @valhal.bsky.social
Colors: Rebecca Nalty
Letters: @bertacious.bsky.social
Vote here: forms.gle/JfxJCo61honf...
I just backed Dreamhouse: An Existential Suspense Graphic Novella by my good friend @robertwilsoniv.bsky.social. It's so close to funding! If you can afford it, help push this over the finish line with me.
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Dreamhouse: An Existential Suspense Graphic Novella
A couple is challenged with a test of their relationship and survival in the form of a mid century modern house.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I just backed Dreamhouse: An Existential Suspense Graphic Novella by my good friend @robertwilsoniv.bsky.social. It's so close to funding! If you can afford it, help push this over the finish line with me.
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Today's the day! The Slasher's Apprentice has been collected into one beautifully gory book for your spooky season reading! If you enjoy slashers in any capacity, we made this for you. Make sure you grab a copy at your local comic shop this week!
October 29, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Today's the day! The Slasher's Apprentice has been collected into one beautifully gory book for your spooky season reading! If you enjoy slashers in any capacity, we made this for you. Make sure you grab a copy at your local comic shop this week!
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We just posted our review of The Slasher’s Apprentice, a bloody, clever, and darkly funny horror series that totally delivers on its title. If you love slashers and twisted main characters, you’ll want to check this one out 🔪 @madcavestudios.com @emocomicwriter.bsky.social @valhal.bsky.social
Following in the Footsteps of a Killer: ‘The Slasher’s Apprentice’ Review
I just finished reading all five issues of The Slasher’s Apprentice, and this one is pure slasher fun from start to finish. Let’s talk about it! The Slasher’s ApprenticePublisher: …
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October 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
We just posted our review of The Slasher’s Apprentice, a bloody, clever, and darkly funny horror series that totally delivers on its title. If you love slashers and twisted main characters, you’ll want to check this one out 🔪 @madcavestudios.com @emocomicwriter.bsky.social @valhal.bsky.social
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The Slasher's Apprentice Issue #1 🔪
W: @emocomicwriter.bsky.social
A: @valhal.bsky.social
C: Me!
L: @bertacious.bsky.social
E: @jamesbemmett.bsky.social
W: @emocomicwriter.bsky.social
A: @valhal.bsky.social
C: Me!
L: @bertacious.bsky.social
E: @jamesbemmett.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The Slasher's Apprentice Issue #1 🔪
W: @emocomicwriter.bsky.social
A: @valhal.bsky.social
C: Me!
L: @bertacious.bsky.social
E: @jamesbemmett.bsky.social
W: @emocomicwriter.bsky.social
A: @valhal.bsky.social
C: Me!
L: @bertacious.bsky.social
E: @jamesbemmett.bsky.social
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The trade paperback for The Slasher's Apprentice is out today! That collects all 5 issues in one easy-to-read package.
It's perfect reading for spooky season, just sayin' 🔪
W: @emocomicwriter.bsky.social
A: Me
C: @sharkberri.bsky.social
L: @bertacious.bsky.social
E: @jamesbemmett.bsky.social
It's perfect reading for spooky season, just sayin' 🔪
W: @emocomicwriter.bsky.social
A: Me
C: @sharkberri.bsky.social
L: @bertacious.bsky.social
E: @jamesbemmett.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 8:58 PM
The trade paperback for The Slasher's Apprentice is out today! That collects all 5 issues in one easy-to-read package.
It's perfect reading for spooky season, just sayin' 🔪
W: @emocomicwriter.bsky.social
A: Me
C: @sharkberri.bsky.social
L: @bertacious.bsky.social
E: @jamesbemmett.bsky.social
It's perfect reading for spooky season, just sayin' 🔪
W: @emocomicwriter.bsky.social
A: Me
C: @sharkberri.bsky.social
L: @bertacious.bsky.social
E: @jamesbemmett.bsky.social
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Preview @madcavestudios.com's THE SLASHER’S APPRENTICE Vol. 1 TPB by @emocomicwriter.bsky.social, @valhal.bsky.social, @sharkberri.bsky.social & @bertacious.bsky.social #NCBD #TheSlashersApprentice #MadCaveStudios #DescendIntoMadness
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Preview THE SLASHER’S APPRENTICE Vol. 1 TPB
Riley, a horror-obsessed podcaster with a slasher villain fixation, is seeking a new career path...
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October 27, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Preview @madcavestudios.com's THE SLASHER’S APPRENTICE Vol. 1 TPB by @emocomicwriter.bsky.social, @valhal.bsky.social, @sharkberri.bsky.social & @bertacious.bsky.social #NCBD #TheSlashersApprentice #MadCaveStudios #DescendIntoMadness
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The full trade paperback for Slasher's Apprentice is out 10/27, just in time for Halloween!
Order at your local comic shop or online at Mad Cave's site 💁♂️✨
Order at your local comic shop or online at Mad Cave's site 💁♂️✨
October 16, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The full trade paperback for Slasher's Apprentice is out 10/27, just in time for Halloween!
Order at your local comic shop or online at Mad Cave's site 💁♂️✨
Order at your local comic shop or online at Mad Cave's site 💁♂️✨
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Don’t sleep on this great new series from buddy @emocomicwriter.bsky.social @valhal.bsky.social @bertacious.bsky.social & Rebecca Nalty this Halloween! @madcavestudios.com
If you missed THE SLASHER'S APPRENTICE, or just want to collect the whole thing in one, you can get your hands on the whole thing just in time for Halloween! Ring in the best holiday with the goriest of fun. Ask your comic shop to order it now so they have it when it releases on 10/27!
October 11, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Don’t sleep on this great new series from buddy @emocomicwriter.bsky.social @valhal.bsky.social @bertacious.bsky.social & Rebecca Nalty this Halloween! @madcavestudios.com
"Five issues of pure brilliance" - Wow! Huge thank you to @backcrackah.bsky.social for such high praise for The Slasher's Apprentice!
We made this book for horror fans like us, so it makes me so happy to hear them enjoy it.
We made this book for horror fans like us, so it makes me so happy to hear them enjoy it.
Later today on TLDR the guys talk two KILLER books! First @backcrackah.bsky.social will be talking The Slashers Apprentice by @emocomicwriter.bsky.social & Val Halvorson while @nickfriar.com talks The Missionary by Ryan Stegman & @jasonhowardart.bsky.social
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October 8, 2025 at 6:38 PM
"Five issues of pure brilliance" - Wow! Huge thank you to @backcrackah.bsky.social for such high praise for The Slasher's Apprentice!
We made this book for horror fans like us, so it makes me so happy to hear them enjoy it.
We made this book for horror fans like us, so it makes me so happy to hear them enjoy it.
If you missed THE SLASHER'S APPRENTICE, or just want to collect the whole thing in one, you can get your hands on the whole thing just in time for Halloween! Ring in the best holiday with the goriest of fun. Ask your comic shop to order it now so they have it when it releases on 10/27!
October 3, 2025 at 7:25 PM
If you missed THE SLASHER'S APPRENTICE, or just want to collect the whole thing in one, you can get your hands on the whole thing just in time for Halloween! Ring in the best holiday with the goriest of fun. Ask your comic shop to order it now so they have it when it releases on 10/27!
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It's Killer versus Killer, face to face finally. The Slasher's Apprentice 5 @madcavestudios.com @emocomicwriter.bsky.social @valhal.bsky.social Rebecca Nalty @bertacious.bsky.social
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September 25, 2025 at 4:02 AM
It's Killer versus Killer, face to face finally. The Slasher's Apprentice 5 @madcavestudios.com @emocomicwriter.bsky.social @valhal.bsky.social Rebecca Nalty @bertacious.bsky.social
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The final issue of THE SLASHER'S APPRENTICE is out this week! It's always bittersweet to come to the end, but I hope readers have had as much fun with this series as @valhal.bsky.social and I did making it. Enjoy the bloody finale!🔪
September 18, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The final issue of THE SLASHER'S APPRENTICE is out this week! It's always bittersweet to come to the end, but I hope readers have had as much fun with this series as @valhal.bsky.social and I did making it. Enjoy the bloody finale!🔪
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It's the Final Showdown in @madcavestudios.com's THE SLASHER’S APPRENTICE #5 by @emocomicwriter.bsky.social, @valhal.bsky.social, @sharkberri.bsky.social & @bertacious.bsky.social #NCBD #TheSlashersApprentice #MadCaveStudios #DescendIntoMadness
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It’s the Final Showdown in THE SLASHER’S APPRENTICE #5
With /Killer’s sights now aimed directly at Hopton Valley Killer, Riley must attempt to save her mentor’s life...
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September 17, 2025 at 12:18 AM
It's the Final Showdown in @madcavestudios.com's THE SLASHER’S APPRENTICE #5 by @emocomicwriter.bsky.social, @valhal.bsky.social, @sharkberri.bsky.social & @bertacious.bsky.social #NCBD #TheSlashersApprentice #MadCaveStudios #DescendIntoMadness
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We made our kickstarter goal! 🎉
There's still 10 days left to back if you want a copy 👇
There's still 10 days left to back if you want a copy 👇
Friendly Fire: written by Eisner-nominated writer @thatnormdude.bsky.social, art by @valhal.bsky.social, letters by #OceanoRansford. One of seven stories over 80 pages in our new sci-fi anthology, Systemic, now LIVE on @kickstarter.com. Click to back the campaign: www.kickstarter.com/projects/art...
September 15, 2025 at 5:59 PM
We made our kickstarter goal! 🎉
There's still 10 days left to back if you want a copy 👇
There's still 10 days left to back if you want a copy 👇
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Check out our comic, now live on Kickstarter!
Me, @thatnormdude.bsky.social , and Oceano Ransford are teaming up again and it's a story you're not gonna want to miss
✨🔫
Me, @thatnormdude.bsky.social , and Oceano Ransford are teaming up again and it's a story you're not gonna want to miss
✨🔫
Friendly Fire: written by Eisner-nominated writer @thatnormdude.bsky.social, art by @valhal.bsky.social, letters by #OceanoRansford. One of seven stories over 80 pages in our new sci-fi anthology, Systemic, now LIVE on @kickstarter.com. Click to back the campaign: www.kickstarter.com/projects/art...
September 5, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Check out our comic, now live on Kickstarter!
Me, @thatnormdude.bsky.social , and Oceano Ransford are teaming up again and it's a story you're not gonna want to miss
✨🔫
Me, @thatnormdude.bsky.social , and Oceano Ransford are teaming up again and it's a story you're not gonna want to miss
✨🔫
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Space Bunny #1 & #2 is LIVE on Kickstarter!! Space Bunny is ready to meet the Dinosaur Time Wizard - are you?
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Space Bunny #1 & #2
Space Bunny is back with an all-new story. In their second adventure they meet a wizard, battle a kaiju, and go fishing!
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August 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Space Bunny #1 & #2 is LIVE on Kickstarter!! Space Bunny is ready to meet the Dinosaur Time Wizard - are you?
kickstarter.com/projects/warpvector/space-bunny-1-and-2
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Me and @emocomicwriter.bsky.social became part of the Pink Opaque today
August 20, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Me and @emocomicwriter.bsky.social became part of the Pink Opaque today
It might have taken us 6 years of working together before we got to hang out in person, but @valhal.bsky.social and I know how to make up for lost time! There's no one I'd rather dive head first into a TV with.
"Sometimes the Pink Opaque feels more real than real life"
"Sometimes the Pink Opaque feels more real than real life"
August 21, 2025 at 2:34 PM
It might have taken us 6 years of working together before we got to hang out in person, but @valhal.bsky.social and I know how to make up for lost time! There's no one I'd rather dive head first into a TV with.
"Sometimes the Pink Opaque feels more real than real life"
"Sometimes the Pink Opaque feels more real than real life"
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Setting up for a thrilling conclusion! The Slasher's Apprentice 4 @madcavestudios.com @emocomicwriter.bsky.social @valhal.bsky.social Rebecca Nalty @bertacious.bsky.social
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August 18, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Setting up for a thrilling conclusion! The Slasher's Apprentice 4 @madcavestudios.com @emocomicwriter.bsky.social @valhal.bsky.social Rebecca Nalty @bertacious.bsky.social
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What's up @flamecon.bsky.social! If you're at the show today, you can catch @valhal.bsky.social & I's very first time signing our books together! And our second!
We'll be signing at both the #FlameCon author tables AND the @madcavestudios.com booth today! Times are in the image below. See you soon😎
We'll be signing at both the #FlameCon author tables AND the @madcavestudios.com booth today! Times are in the image below. See you soon😎
August 16, 2025 at 3:43 PM
What's up @flamecon.bsky.social! If you're at the show today, you can catch @valhal.bsky.social & I's very first time signing our books together! And our second!
We'll be signing at both the #FlameCon author tables AND the @madcavestudios.com booth today! Times are in the image below. See you soon😎
We'll be signing at both the #FlameCon author tables AND the @madcavestudios.com booth today! Times are in the image below. See you soon😎