Frank J. Barbiere
@fjbarb.bsky.social
Human writer of comics and games 🕹BEHEMOTH / RUINED KING: A LEAGUE OF LEGENDS STORY / DARKSIDERS GENESIS / DESTINY 2: WARMIND // 💬 📖 THE AUTHOR IMMORTAL / FIVE GHOSTS / VIOLENT LOVE / MARVEL / DC / DARK HORSE / http://goo.gl/ZEj8rF
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Currently looking for new opportunities in Game Writing. I've written full game scripts, implemented dialogue, and done pretty much everything in the narrative pipeline across 8+ years. Looking for full-time or contract work! www.linkedin.com/in/frank-barbiere
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Look upon my beautiful bird-son!!!
November 11, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Look upon my beautiful bird-son!!!
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Working on coloring DREAMHOUSE while the Kickstarter is running. Coloring sequential pages is amazingly harder than coloring a single image.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rob...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rob...
November 10, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Working on coloring DREAMHOUSE while the Kickstarter is running. Coloring sequential pages is amazingly harder than coloring a single image.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rob...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rob...
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I’m curious to ask; what is the first skateboarding game (or game with skateboarding in it) you ever played?
November 10, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I’m curious to ask; what is the first skateboarding game (or game with skateboarding in it) you ever played?
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Shouting out some cool stuff I'm backing on Kickstarter now because, I dunno about you, I wanna see cool shit do well and find its readers
November 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Shouting out some cool stuff I'm backing on Kickstarter now because, I dunno about you, I wanna see cool shit do well and find its readers
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My tiny Over the Garden Wall fan game is now available for FREE! 🎉
juliaminamata.itch.io/otgw
Thanks so much @patrickmchale.bsky.social, @forkfrenzy.bsky.social, @blastingcompany.bsky.social, Elijah Wood, @clickpulp.com, @grundislav.games. Thanks @requiemcafe.bsky.social & @mossmouth.bsky.social.
juliaminamata.itch.io/otgw
Thanks so much @patrickmchale.bsky.social, @forkfrenzy.bsky.social, @blastingcompany.bsky.social, Elijah Wood, @clickpulp.com, @grundislav.games. Thanks @requiemcafe.bsky.social & @mossmouth.bsky.social.
The Round-about Orchard: A tiny OtGW fan game by JuliaMinamata
A two-room adventure game that takes about fifteen minutes to play
juliaminamata.itch.io
November 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
My tiny Over the Garden Wall fan game is now available for FREE! 🎉
juliaminamata.itch.io/otgw
Thanks so much @patrickmchale.bsky.social, @forkfrenzy.bsky.social, @blastingcompany.bsky.social, Elijah Wood, @clickpulp.com, @grundislav.games. Thanks @requiemcafe.bsky.social & @mossmouth.bsky.social.
juliaminamata.itch.io/otgw
Thanks so much @patrickmchale.bsky.social, @forkfrenzy.bsky.social, @blastingcompany.bsky.social, Elijah Wood, @clickpulp.com, @grundislav.games. Thanks @requiemcafe.bsky.social & @mossmouth.bsky.social.
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Big ol’ week!
It's (deep breath) DIE: LOADED #1, DIE RPG QUICKSTART and THE POWER FANTASY #13 week! #comics @imagecomics.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Big ol’ week!
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Illustrated by @stollcomics.bsky.social
Colored by Francesca Cittarelli
Lettered by @micahmyers.bsky.social
www.kickstarter.com/projects/djt...
Colored by Francesca Cittarelli
Lettered by @micahmyers.bsky.social
www.kickstarter.com/projects/djt...
THE GRAVEYARD SHIFT • A New Irreverent Horror Comic!
Once you clock in to this dead-end job, you may never clock out!
www.kickstarter.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Illustrated by @stollcomics.bsky.social
Colored by Francesca Cittarelli
Lettered by @micahmyers.bsky.social
www.kickstarter.com/projects/djt...
Colored by Francesca Cittarelli
Lettered by @micahmyers.bsky.social
www.kickstarter.com/projects/djt...
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Here's our variant cover for COLOSSAL KAYA, celebrating the return of #Youngblood to @imagecomics.com
When that comic came out, followed by the rest of the Image books, it was a big deal for lil’ Wes Craig, so when they asked if I was interested, I couldn’t say no.
#Fantasy #comicbooks #robliefeld
When that comic came out, followed by the rest of the Image books, it was a big deal for lil’ Wes Craig, so when they asked if I was interested, I couldn’t say no.
#Fantasy #comicbooks #robliefeld
November 10, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Here's our variant cover for COLOSSAL KAYA, celebrating the return of #Youngblood to @imagecomics.com
When that comic came out, followed by the rest of the Image books, it was a big deal for lil’ Wes Craig, so when they asked if I was interested, I couldn’t say no.
#Fantasy #comicbooks #robliefeld
When that comic came out, followed by the rest of the Image books, it was a big deal for lil’ Wes Craig, so when they asked if I was interested, I couldn’t say no.
#Fantasy #comicbooks #robliefeld
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Ambrosia Sky: Act One is available now!
Your homecoming is not what you expected. An alien fungus has claimed your past and your present. Fight back with every tool at your disposal before it takes your future.
Maeve is waiting.
ambrosiasky.com
Your homecoming is not what you expected. An alien fungus has claimed your past and your present. Fight back with every tool at your disposal before it takes your future.
Maeve is waiting.
ambrosiasky.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Ambrosia Sky: Act One is available now!
Your homecoming is not what you expected. An alien fungus has claimed your past and your present. Fight back with every tool at your disposal before it takes your future.
Maeve is waiting.
ambrosiasky.com
Your homecoming is not what you expected. An alien fungus has claimed your past and your present. Fight back with every tool at your disposal before it takes your future.
Maeve is waiting.
ambrosiasky.com
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🚨 New FAQs Project Review of Author Immortal #2 by @fjbarb.bsky.social @morganbeem.bsky.social
For @imagecomics.com as Fantasy becomes reality for Hector Ramirez and Al. #comics
youtu.be/g91B-yDVti4?...
For @imagecomics.com as Fantasy becomes reality for Hector Ramirez and Al. #comics
youtu.be/g91B-yDVti4?...
Author Immortal Issue #2 Review| The Windows of your Mind @imagecomics
YouTube video by The FAQs Project
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November 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
🚨 New FAQs Project Review of Author Immortal #2 by @fjbarb.bsky.social @morganbeem.bsky.social
For @imagecomics.com as Fantasy becomes reality for Hector Ramirez and Al. #comics
youtu.be/g91B-yDVti4?...
For @imagecomics.com as Fantasy becomes reality for Hector Ramirez and Al. #comics
youtu.be/g91B-yDVti4?...
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Look at this beauty
November 10, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Look at this beauty
Another great chat about The Author Immortal and our Swat Kats Kickstarter!
The Comic Watchers- Episode 287 Frank Barbiere ( @fjbarb.bsky.social ) And The Author Immortal From @ImageComics & Swat Cats
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The Comic Watchers- Episode 287: Frank Barbiere And The Author Immortal From Image Comics & Swat Cats - Comic Watch
The Comic Watchers- Episode 287 Frank Barbiere ( @atlasincognita) And The Author Immortal From @ImageComics & Swat Cats
comic-watch.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Another great chat about The Author Immortal and our Swat Kats Kickstarter!
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The Comic Watchers- Episode 287 Frank Barbiere ( @fjbarb.bsky.social ) And The Author Immortal From @ImageComics & Swat Cats
comic-watch.com/news/intervi...
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The Comic Watchers- Episode 287: Frank Barbiere And The Author Immortal From Image Comics & Swat Cats - Comic Watch
The Comic Watchers- Episode 287 Frank Barbiere ( @atlasincognita) And The Author Immortal From @ImageComics & Swat Cats
comic-watch.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The Comic Watchers- Episode 287 Frank Barbiere ( @fjbarb.bsky.social ) And The Author Immortal From @ImageComics & Swat Cats
comic-watch.com/news/intervi...
comic-watch.com/news/intervi...
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I'm doing an AMA at League of Comic Geeks on Thursday! Come along and AMA me like you've never AMAed anyone before (to a level of AMA that is medically sound.)
leagueofcomicgeeks.com/community/th...
leagueofcomicgeeks.com/community/th...
Community AMA: Kieron Gillen on League of Comic Geeks
Discuss comics with the Writer of DIE: Loaded, The Power Fantasy, Once & Future, Immortal X-Men, Star Wars, and more!
leagueofcomicgeeks.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I'm doing an AMA at League of Comic Geeks on Thursday! Come along and AMA me like you've never AMAed anyone before (to a level of AMA that is medically sound.)
leagueofcomicgeeks.com/community/th...
leagueofcomicgeeks.com/community/th...
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Writer Ben Kahn discusses Renegade Royale, the sequel to the hit graphic novel from Dark Horse Comics that's in stores now.
Ben Kahn Is Taking The Game To The Next Level With ‘Renegade Royale’
Back in 2021, Dark Horse released Renegade Rule, by Ben Kahn and Rachel Silverstein, with art by Sam Beck. The book went on to be a hit, GLAAD-nominated, and a unique -- and fun! -- look at VR esports that ended with a surprise twist that you don't usually see in sports fiction. Cut to 2025, and the team is at it again with another round in…
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September 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Writer Ben Kahn discusses Renegade Royale, the sequel to the hit graphic novel from Dark Horse Comics that's in stores now.
Had the privilege of chatting with @christianspicer.bsky.social & @jeffcannata.bsky.social about video games and the realities of being a creative. Always a great time and maybe can bring some joy on a tough day for many of us!
Frank Barbiere (@fjbarb.bsky.social) joins us to chat GTA VI’s latest delay, Skogdal, Simpsons x Fortnite, Rogue Trader & more!
November 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Had the privilege of chatting with @christianspicer.bsky.social & @jeffcannata.bsky.social about video games and the realities of being a creative. Always a great time and maybe can bring some joy on a tough day for many of us!
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Game design (especially narrative) is a constant conversation with the player. That extends to wisely deployed dialogue choices, which can be used to build the world, forward the plot, and reveal more about the characters.
A brief defence of dialogue choices (286 words):
A brief defence of dialogue choices
In games, the player needs to have something to do.
medium.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Game design (especially narrative) is a constant conversation with the player. That extends to wisely deployed dialogue choices, which can be used to build the world, forward the plot, and reveal more about the characters.
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A brief defence of dialogue choices (286 words):
A brief defence of dialogue choices
In games, the player needs to have something to do.
medium.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
A brief defence of dialogue choices (286 words):
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Frank Barbiere (@fjbarb.bsky.social) joins us to chat GTA VI’s latest delay, Skogdal, Simpsons x Fortnite, Rogue Trader & more!
November 10, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Frank Barbiere (@fjbarb.bsky.social) joins us to chat GTA VI’s latest delay, Skogdal, Simpsons x Fortnite, Rogue Trader & more!
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It's (deep breath) DIE: LOADED #1, DIE RPG QUICKSTART and THE POWER FANTASY #13 week! #comics @imagecomics.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:56 AM
It's (deep breath) DIE: LOADED #1, DIE RPG QUICKSTART and THE POWER FANTASY #13 week! #comics @imagecomics.com
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Author Immortal #2 preview: Hector enters his favorite story and meets an unexpected character while Al handles the wildlife. Hits stores November 12th. #AuthorImmortal #ImageComics
Author Immortal #2 preview: Hector enters his favorite story and meets an unexpected character while Al handles the wildlife. Hits stores November 12th. #AuthorImmortal #ImageComics
Check out this preview of Author Immortal #2, where Hector meets a familiar face and Al tangles with wildlife in a fictional world.
dlvr.it
November 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Author Immortal #2 preview: Hector enters his favorite story and meets an unexpected character while Al handles the wildlife. Hits stores November 12th. #AuthorImmortal #ImageComics
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It’s the final 72 HOURS to back Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees Storytelling Game on Kickstarter!
Are you a fan of the original comic by @patrickhorvath.bsky.social? Do you enjoy storytelling games like Alice is Missing? Then BTTWNS Storytelling Game is for you!
Are you a fan of the original comic by @patrickhorvath.bsky.social? Do you enjoy storytelling games like Alice is Missing? Then BTTWNS Storytelling Game is for you!
November 9, 2025 at 7:09 PM
It’s the final 72 HOURS to back Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees Storytelling Game on Kickstarter!
Are you a fan of the original comic by @patrickhorvath.bsky.social? Do you enjoy storytelling games like Alice is Missing? Then BTTWNS Storytelling Game is for you!
Are you a fan of the original comic by @patrickhorvath.bsky.social? Do you enjoy storytelling games like Alice is Missing? Then BTTWNS Storytelling Game is for you!
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So every freelancer you know is going to lose their insurance or be bankrupted by premiums because Schumer is an invertebrate
November 10, 2025 at 3:27 AM
So every freelancer you know is going to lose their insurance or be bankrupted by premiums because Schumer is an invertebrate