Fred Van Lente
@fredvanlente.bsky.social
Writer-at-Large linktr.ee/fredvanlente
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Stop what you’re doing and read this piece, which is as powerful as you’d expect from @adamserwer.bsky.social witnessing the events of last week on the ground in Minnesota. “The secret fear of the morally depraved is that virtue is actually common, and that they’re the ones who are alone.”
Minnesota Proved MAGA Wrong
The pushback against ICE exposed a series of mistaken assumptions.
www.theatlantic.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Stop what you’re doing and read this piece, which is as powerful as you’d expect from @adamserwer.bsky.social witnessing the events of last week on the ground in Minnesota. “The secret fear of the morally depraved is that virtue is actually common, and that they’re the ones who are alone.”
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Overheard in AP World History as we read this awesomeness - “I’ve never liked or read comics, but these visuals really help me understand this hard text.” “Do you think Marx would really act like this? I thought he’d be nicer and meeker…”
January 26, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Overheard in AP World History as we read this awesomeness - “I’ve never liked or read comics, but these visuals really help me understand this hard text.” “Do you think Marx would really act like this? I thought he’d be nicer and meeker…”
Happy Sal Buscema's birthday! I ranked his Top 13 Hulk Stories at 13th Dimension! MAY YOUR SAL PUNCH ARC TOWARDS JUSTICE 13thdimension.com/the-top-13-s...
The TOP 13 SAL BUSCEMA HULK Stories — RANKED
FWAM! A BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE — Guest columnist Fred Van Lente takes a swing at the patented Sal-Punch, as the artist turns 90!
13thdimension.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Happy Sal Buscema's birthday! I ranked his Top 13 Hulk Stories at 13th Dimension! MAY YOUR SAL PUNCH ARC TOWARDS JUSTICE 13thdimension.com/the-top-13-s...
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Good morning #comicsky folks! With a bit of a wait for the next #Killtopia book, I've been hunting good #Cyberpunk, and @fredvanlente.bsky.social et al have VERY much delivered...
COMICS IN FIVE MINUTES: THE FUTURE IS F*****
YouTube video by Ka-Pow! Comics
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January 24, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Good morning #comicsky folks! With a bit of a wait for the next #Killtopia book, I've been hunting good #Cyberpunk, and @fredvanlente.bsky.social et al have VERY much delivered...
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January 23, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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#MyComicBooks2026 20, The Future is Fucked vol 01. I honestly feel that this is and could be something very special, and I'm gonna be ordering more for the store. @fredvanlente.bsky.social has nailed my kind of Cyberpunk story!
January 23, 2026 at 3:56 PM
#MyComicBooks2026 20, The Future is Fucked vol 01. I honestly feel that this is and could be something very special, and I'm gonna be ordering more for the store. @fredvanlente.bsky.social has nailed my kind of Cyberpunk story!
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The original promo video for ACTION PHILOSOPHERS vol 1: HOOKED ON CLASSICS!
We have been ramping up production on book 3 and will be making announcement soon!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mZ_...
We have been ramping up production on book 3 and will be making announcement soon!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mZ_...
Action Philosophers RETURNS in FULL COLOR!
YouTube video by Evil Twin Comics
www.youtube.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:13 PM
The original promo video for ACTION PHILOSOPHERS vol 1: HOOKED ON CLASSICS!
We have been ramping up production on book 3 and will be making announcement soon!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mZ_...
We have been ramping up production on book 3 and will be making announcement soon!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mZ_...
Dynamite has an Inter-Company Crossover Humble Bumble running and you know that DIE!NAMITE is prominently featured. Enjoy the Zombie Goodness: www.humblebundle.com/books/dynami...
Humble Comics Bundle: Dynamite Character Crossover Comics by Dynamite
BOOM, POW—shop Humble for the hottest crossover comics, NOW! Read the very best from Dynamite Entertainment like DIE!NAMITE Vol. 1-6!
www.humblebundle.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Dynamite has an Inter-Company Crossover Humble Bumble running and you know that DIE!NAMITE is prominently featured. Enjoy the Zombie Goodness: www.humblebundle.com/books/dynami...
I had a great time talking making comics on Collectors Confession! Check it out:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgdA...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgdA...
How Fred Van Lente Makes Great Comics!
YouTube video by Collectors Confessions
www.youtube.com
January 21, 2026 at 4:37 PM
I had a great time talking making comics on Collectors Confession! Check it out:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgdA...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgdA...
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an all-new comic by @fredvanlente.bsky.social and me is currently racing to the finish line
January 21, 2026 at 2:55 PM
an all-new comic by @fredvanlente.bsky.social and me is currently racing to the finish line
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🔥 EXCLUSIVE: Valiant’s April 2026 solicits!
A brutal Bloodshot Special from Dan Abnett, the debut of Rai Beyond (Ruby), new Harbinger arc, Shadowman legacy clashes, and the epic finale of X-O Manowar: The God Hunt. #comicsky @thesteveorlando.bsky.social @fredvanlente.bsky.social
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A brutal Bloodshot Special from Dan Abnett, the debut of Rai Beyond (Ruby), new Harbinger arc, Shadowman legacy clashes, and the epic finale of X-O Manowar: The God Hunt. #comicsky @thesteveorlando.bsky.social @fredvanlente.bsky.social
Details:
Exclusive: Valiant’s April 2026 solicitations signal a bold new era with Valiant Beyond
New legends rise and old gods fall as Valiant Beyond explodes into April 2026 with game-changing debuts, brutal origins, and epic finales.
aiptcomics.com
January 20, 2026 at 8:13 PM
🔥 EXCLUSIVE: Valiant’s April 2026 solicits!
A brutal Bloodshot Special from Dan Abnett, the debut of Rai Beyond (Ruby), new Harbinger arc, Shadowman legacy clashes, and the epic finale of X-O Manowar: The God Hunt. #comicsky @thesteveorlando.bsky.social @fredvanlente.bsky.social
Details:
A brutal Bloodshot Special from Dan Abnett, the debut of Rai Beyond (Ruby), new Harbinger arc, Shadowman legacy clashes, and the epic finale of X-O Manowar: The God Hunt. #comicsky @thesteveorlando.bsky.social @fredvanlente.bsky.social
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Must outline a new storyarc today--usually a lot of pacing on my part, but the cat wants to be held so instead I am stuck in my office chair silently contemplating new book while an orange purrbot dozes on top of me.
To him I am a food-dispensing ottoman, a talking cushion always at a toasty 98.5 F
To him I am a food-dispensing ottoman, a talking cushion always at a toasty 98.5 F
January 20, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Must outline a new storyarc today--usually a lot of pacing on my part, but the cat wants to be held so instead I am stuck in my office chair silently contemplating new book while an orange purrbot dozes on top of me.
To him I am a food-dispensing ottoman, a talking cushion always at a toasty 98.5 F
To him I am a food-dispensing ottoman, a talking cushion always at a toasty 98.5 F
Crap! Forgot to repost yesterday! KING KIRBY open auditions are 7pm tonight, Oregon (PT)!
www.majestic.org/post/open-au...
www.majestic.org/post/open-au...
OPEN AUDITIONS: King Kirby (Readers' Theatre)
King KirbyBy by Crystal Skillman and Fred Van LenteDirected by Britt UreyOpen Auditions: January 19 & 20Rehearsal Timeframe: January-FebruaryEvening Performances (7:00pm): February 28Matinee Performan...
www.majestic.org
January 20, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Crap! Forgot to repost yesterday! KING KIRBY open auditions are 7pm tonight, Oregon (PT)!
www.majestic.org/post/open-au...
www.majestic.org/post/open-au...
"If we cram this even harder down the public's throat it may actually stick"
AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
Big tech boss tells delegates at Davos that broader global use is essential if technology is to deliver lasting growth
www.irishtimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:54 PM
"If we cram this even harder down the public's throat it may actually stick"
France! Thanks to our friends at @humanoids.com GAMEMASTERS by @tomfowler.bsky.social #BillCrabtree & moi in just a few weeks -- 4 Feb!
www.humano.com/album/38178
www.humano.com/album/38178
Histoire du jeu de rôle
Histoire du jeu de rôle - Des dés antiques à Donjons & Dragons, l'épopée du jeu de rôle racontée en BD -
www.humano.com
January 19, 2026 at 5:50 PM
France! Thanks to our friends at @humanoids.com GAMEMASTERS by @tomfowler.bsky.social #BillCrabtree & moi in just a few weeks -- 4 Feb!
www.humano.com/album/38178
www.humano.com/album/38178
"I GET ALL THE THINGS"
Trump during Florida Panthers celebration: "I heard they have a little surprise. Ooh, that looks nice. I hope it's the stick and not just the shirt. That stick looks beautiful. That looks beautiful. Maybe I get both, who the hells knows. I'm president, I'll just take them."
January 16, 2026 at 2:19 AM
"I GET ALL THE THINGS"
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I missed this - Fred is leaning on what is (probably) our last physical copy of STUPERPOWERS!, the humor RPG we made with a bunch of our pals including @jamaligle.bsky.social and @steveellisart.com. People still play it!
badguy.shop/products/stu...
badguy.shop/products/stu...
January 15, 2026 at 10:48 PM
I missed this - Fred is leaning on what is (probably) our last physical copy of STUPERPOWERS!, the humor RPG we made with a bunch of our pals including @jamaligle.bsky.social and @steveellisart.com. People still play it!
badguy.shop/products/stu...
badguy.shop/products/stu...
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Ayo this is some A+ comics marketing. Seven issues, newsprint, manga size, $9.99. Perfect. Automatic buy. Good job @fredvanlente.bsky.social, etc.
January 15, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Ayo this is some A+ comics marketing. Seven issues, newsprint, manga size, $9.99. Perfect. Automatic buy. Good job @fredvanlente.bsky.social, etc.
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Found this picture of me and @fredvanlente.bsky.social at our Artist Alley table at New York Comic-Con in 2012! There's a lot to unpack just from this one photo (and not just how young we looked). For one thing - this was taken on October 11th (a Thursday) WHERE ARE THE CROWDS?!
January 15, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Found this picture of me and @fredvanlente.bsky.social at our Artist Alley table at New York Comic-Con in 2012! There's a lot to unpack just from this one photo (and not just how young we looked). For one thing - this was taken on October 11th (a Thursday) WHERE ARE THE CROWDS?!
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semi-regular reminder that ICE was only created in 2003
when you are asked to imagine a world without ICE, you're basically being asked to remember where you were when Lilo & Stitch came out
when you are asked to imagine a world without ICE, you're basically being asked to remember where you were when Lilo & Stitch came out
January 12, 2026 at 8:04 PM
semi-regular reminder that ICE was only created in 2003
when you are asked to imagine a world without ICE, you're basically being asked to remember where you were when Lilo & Stitch came out
when you are asked to imagine a world without ICE, you're basically being asked to remember where you were when Lilo & Stitch came out
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January 9, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Ready to take your comic writing to the next level?
Learn from acclaimed writer @fredvanlente.bsky.social in our Comics Writing: Story Arcs & Ongoing Series course!
Build epic story arcs.
Master serialized storytelling.
Sign up now: bit.ly/3YaIldk
#ComicsWriting #ComicsExperience
Learn from acclaimed writer @fredvanlente.bsky.social in our Comics Writing: Story Arcs & Ongoing Series course!
Build epic story arcs.
Master serialized storytelling.
Sign up now: bit.ly/3YaIldk
#ComicsWriting #ComicsExperience
Jason Voorhees will return in AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY
a picture of jason voorhees with the words friday the 13th
ALT: a picture of jason voorhees with the words friday the 13th
media.tenor.com
January 7, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Jason Voorhees will return in AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY
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I'm helping run a comic-con in NEW YORK CITY!
Deadline to apply is February 2nd!
Deadline to apply is February 2nd!
ATTENTION NYC COMICS COMMUNITY!
Applications are now open for FANFAIRENYC, the best value comic-con in all of New York City with Artist Alley tables starting $100!!!
It's on April 25-26, 2026 and I'm helping run it this year - email me if you want a press kit!
www.fanfairenyc.com/apply-artist...
Applications are now open for FANFAIRENYC, the best value comic-con in all of New York City with Artist Alley tables starting $100!!!
It's on April 25-26, 2026 and I'm helping run it this year - email me if you want a press kit!
www.fanfairenyc.com/apply-artist...
Artists Alley | New York | FanfaireNYC
Check out our latest guests and creators!
www.fanfairenyc.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:04 AM
I'm helping run a comic-con in NEW YORK CITY!
Deadline to apply is February 2nd!
Deadline to apply is February 2nd!
Are you, like Cali Cat, THE FUTURE IS ****** curious? Good news! The Vol 1 softcover, in popular digest size, collects our first seven issues for the low price of $9.99! Get at your local comics shop today!
January 6, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Are you, like Cali Cat, THE FUTURE IS ****** curious? Good news! The Vol 1 softcover, in popular digest size, collects our first seven issues for the low price of $9.99! Get at your local comics shop today!
Reposted by Fred Van Lente
Hey hey hey Oregon-area actors: Majestic Readers' Theatre is having open auditions for KING KIRBY next month! www.majestic.org/post/open-au...
OPEN AUDITIONS: King Kirby (Readers' Theatre)
King KirbyBy by Crystal Skillman and Fred Van LenteDirected by Britt UreyOpen Auditions: January 19 & 20Rehearsal Timeframe: January-FebruaryEvening Performances (7:00pm): February 28Matinee Performan...
www.majestic.org
December 23, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Hey hey hey Oregon-area actors: Majestic Readers' Theatre is having open auditions for KING KIRBY next month! www.majestic.org/post/open-au...