Fresh Comics
@freshcomics.us
The apps and website keeping you up to date on the latest comic releases in your Local Comic Shop. We also have a pretty nifty convention and store event calendar that we update when we have time!
https://freshcomics.us/
https://freshcomics.us/
Overhauled the data ingestion system and we should be good for the next two weeks. Over the next week or so, I'll be ingesting the next two MONTHS' of data, so this past week's data gap should be an entry in the back issue bin.
November 11, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Overhauled the data ingestion system and we should be good for the next two weeks. Over the next week or so, I'll be ingesting the next two MONTHS' of data, so this past week's data gap should be an entry in the back issue bin.
Due to a computer crash, the release information for November and December will be showing up later this week.
Mac OS X decided to crash on me and wipe out a weekend's worth of data entry as I was exporting the data to be sent to the server...
Mac OS X decided to crash on me and wipe out a weekend's worth of data entry as I was exporting the data to be sent to the server...
November 3, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Due to a computer crash, the release information for November and December will be showing up later this week.
Mac OS X decided to crash on me and wipe out a weekend's worth of data entry as I was exporting the data to be sent to the server...
Mac OS X decided to crash on me and wipe out a weekend's worth of data entry as I was exporting the data to be sent to the server...
Just did a big data update to bring in the October issues for DC, Image, and Titan issue into the database.
Refresh your app if those issues are not appearing.
Refresh your app if those issues are not appearing.
September 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Just did a big data update to bring in the October issues for DC, Image, and Titan issue into the database.
Refresh your app if those issues are not appearing.
Refresh your app if those issues are not appearing.
If you see a promotion for The Ramble while browsing the site this week, this is THE Geeks' Guide to Pop Culture and a hilarious podcast by comedians @eddiepence.bsky.social & @jerryrochacomedy.com.
Click through to visit their YouTube page and subscribe in your favorite podcasting app.
Click through to visit their YouTube page and subscribe in your favorite podcasting app.
The Ramble
www.youtube.com
August 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
If you see a promotion for The Ramble while browsing the site this week, this is THE Geeks' Guide to Pop Culture and a hilarious podcast by comedians @eddiepence.bsky.social & @jerryrochacomedy.com.
Click through to visit their YouTube page and subscribe in your favorite podcasting app.
Click through to visit their YouTube page and subscribe in your favorite podcasting app.
Reposted by Fresh Comics
On this day in 1987, the Batman: Son of the Demon graphic novel went on sale, and included the brief appearance of the unnamed son of Batman and Talia al Ghul. It would be just short of 20 years before that son - Damian - would be seen again, eventually meeting his father and becoming the 5th Robin.
August 18, 2025 at 1:52 PM
On this day in 1987, the Batman: Son of the Demon graphic novel went on sale, and included the brief appearance of the unnamed son of Batman and Talia al Ghul. It would be just short of 20 years before that son - Damian - would be seen again, eventually meeting his father and becoming the 5th Robin.
Reposted by Fresh Comics
I have declared it is Magneto Monday! Post your favorite art of Magneto from any comic, cartoon, video game, or other piece of media! I’ll post mine first!
August 11, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I have declared it is Magneto Monday! Post your favorite art of Magneto from any comic, cartoon, video game, or other piece of media! I’ll post mine first!
Reposted by Fresh Comics
40 years ago today, I walked into the offices of Marvel Comics for my first day of work, nervous, but hopeful that I would eventually make my mark on the company and the industry.
It's been an incredible ride so far!
It's been an incredible ride so far!
August 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
40 years ago today, I walked into the offices of Marvel Comics for my first day of work, nervous, but hopeful that I would eventually make my mark on the company and the industry.
It's been an incredible ride so far!
It's been an incredible ride so far!
Reposted by Fresh Comics
Comic book bliss at House of Secrets in Burbank.
July 18, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Comic book bliss at House of Secrets in Burbank.
New MR. TERRIFIC & LOIS LANE TV SPOT! Superman (2025)
YouTube video by TheTruth 31
www.youtube.com
July 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I came of age after Shooter's tenure at Marvel, but in addition to the superhero comics work, I'm also thankful for him getting the right people working on other properties like Transformers (Bob Budiansky) and G.I. Joe (Larry Hama) back when those properties needed proper mythos built.
Jim Shooter, Editor Who ‘Saved the Comics Industry,’ Dies at 73
www.nytimes.com
July 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I came of age after Shooter's tenure at Marvel, but in addition to the superhero comics work, I'm also thankful for him getting the right people working on other properties like Transformers (Bob Budiansky) and G.I. Joe (Larry Hama) back when those properties needed proper mythos built.
Reposted by Fresh Comics
THAT TIME I INKED RAMONA FRADON!
I'd completely forgotten about this page until asked if I had the original art (which I don't) to sell (which I wouldn't). A great honor & joy to work with Ramona, even just this once… and on METAMORPHO, even— soon to steal every scene in the upcoming SUPERMAN movie!
I'd completely forgotten about this page until asked if I had the original art (which I don't) to sell (which I wouldn't). A great honor & joy to work with Ramona, even just this once… and on METAMORPHO, even— soon to steal every scene in the upcoming SUPERMAN movie!
July 3, 2025 at 8:21 PM
THAT TIME I INKED RAMONA FRADON!
I'd completely forgotten about this page until asked if I had the original art (which I don't) to sell (which I wouldn't). A great honor & joy to work with Ramona, even just this once… and on METAMORPHO, even— soon to steal every scene in the upcoming SUPERMAN movie!
I'd completely forgotten about this page until asked if I had the original art (which I don't) to sell (which I wouldn't). A great honor & joy to work with Ramona, even just this once… and on METAMORPHO, even— soon to steal every scene in the upcoming SUPERMAN movie!
Reposted by Fresh Comics
a sketch of Raphael from tonight's live stream.
June 29, 2025 at 3:39 AM
a sketch of Raphael from tonight's live stream.
In the middle of getting caught up on data updates.
Shops are updated, conventions as well. Just pulled in the (semi) raw data for the past couple of weeks of Diamond.
As recently as a month ago, I'd be cataloging 10x the number of issues from Diamond.
It's the end of an era, folks.
Shops are updated, conventions as well. Just pulled in the (semi) raw data for the past couple of weeks of Diamond.
As recently as a month ago, I'd be cataloging 10x the number of issues from Diamond.
It's the end of an era, folks.
June 29, 2025 at 9:36 PM
In the middle of getting caught up on data updates.
Shops are updated, conventions as well. Just pulled in the (semi) raw data for the past couple of weeks of Diamond.
As recently as a month ago, I'd be cataloging 10x the number of issues from Diamond.
It's the end of an era, folks.
Shops are updated, conventions as well. Just pulled in the (semi) raw data for the past couple of weeks of Diamond.
As recently as a month ago, I'd be cataloging 10x the number of issues from Diamond.
It's the end of an era, folks.
WOW.
Given that @titanbooks.bsky.social is on this list, it looks like Diamond is burning every relationship they have, including with the publishers that might have stuck around.
Given that @titanbooks.bsky.social is on this list, it looks like Diamond is burning every relationship they have, including with the publishers that might have stuck around.
Diamond Comic Distributors Submits a Motion for the Procedures to Sell or other Disposition of Consigned Inventory. Publishers, pay attention to this! - Graphic Policy
The shitshow feels like it's becoming an even bigger one. This feels like a big deal.
graphicpolicy.com
June 27, 2025 at 12:54 AM
WOW.
Given that @titanbooks.bsky.social is on this list, it looks like Diamond is burning every relationship they have, including with the publishers that might have stuck around.
Given that @titanbooks.bsky.social is on this list, it looks like Diamond is burning every relationship they have, including with the publishers that might have stuck around.
My plan isn't to treat this as a software engineering thread, but for folks wondering how (re)populating shared collaboration graph is going, here's a thread on that.
At the rate this is going, I should have a pretty good picture of who all has worked with whom since 2011.
At the rate this is going, I should have a pretty good picture of who all has worked with whom since 2011.
Taking a break from Real Work to do some Computer Science.
One of the things that I miss from early @freshcomics.us was the collaboration network between creators who shared issues or trades. As the database grew (and the creator list as well), my first algorithm didn't keep up.
One of the things that I miss from early @freshcomics.us was the collaboration network between creators who shared issues or trades. As the database grew (and the creator list as well), my first algorithm didn't keep up.
June 27, 2025 at 12:14 AM
My plan isn't to treat this as a software engineering thread, but for folks wondering how (re)populating shared collaboration graph is going, here's a thread on that.
At the rate this is going, I should have a pretty good picture of who all has worked with whom since 2011.
At the rate this is going, I should have a pretty good picture of who all has worked with whom since 2011.
With the new website launch, I'm also planning on pushing the sponsorships more.
If you have a new comic shop, Kickstarter, convention, signing event, or anything else that would be relevant to comic fans, get in touch.
If you have a new comic shop, Kickstarter, convention, signing event, or anything else that would be relevant to comic fans, get in touch.
Sponsor | Fresh Comics
Get the latest cover images on your desktop.
freshcomics.us
June 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
With the new website launch, I'm also planning on pushing the sponsorships more.
If you have a new comic shop, Kickstarter, convention, signing event, or anything else that would be relevant to comic fans, get in touch.
If you have a new comic shop, Kickstarter, convention, signing event, or anything else that would be relevant to comic fans, get in touch.
The new website is officially live!
Updates:
* Improved UI for desktop and mobile.
* The return of search!
* Misc. security updates and performance enhancements.
* Geographically-targeted sponsorships.
* Deeper Bluesky and YouTube integration.
* Access to lists and events from your mobile device.
Updates:
* Improved UI for desktop and mobile.
* The return of search!
* Misc. security updates and performance enhancements.
* Geographically-targeted sponsorships.
* Deeper Bluesky and YouTube integration.
* Access to lists and events from your mobile device.
June 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The new website is officially live!
Updates:
* Improved UI for desktop and mobile.
* The return of search!
* Misc. security updates and performance enhancements.
* Geographically-targeted sponsorships.
* Deeper Bluesky and YouTube integration.
* Access to lists and events from your mobile device.
Updates:
* Improved UI for desktop and mobile.
* The return of search!
* Misc. security updates and performance enhancements.
* Geographically-targeted sponsorships.
* Deeper Bluesky and YouTube integration.
* Access to lists and events from your mobile device.
Reposted by Fresh Comics
The @freshcomics.us redesign is finished.
I'll be rolling it out tomorrow so that I can watch for any new server weirdness.
Even managed to pull some neglected features back into action, which is cool.
I'll be rolling it out tomorrow so that I can watch for any new server weirdness.
Even managed to pull some neglected features back into action, which is cool.
June 26, 2025 at 4:23 AM
The @freshcomics.us redesign is finished.
I'll be rolling it out tomorrow so that I can watch for any new server weirdness.
Even managed to pull some neglected features back into action, which is cool.
I'll be rolling it out tomorrow so that I can watch for any new server weirdness.
Even managed to pull some neglected features back into action, which is cool.
Reposted by Fresh Comics
Forgot to turn on the new "Shared Issues" feature!
With that change, the creator page is basically finished.
Next: conventions, then the front page.
With that change, the creator page is basically finished.
Next: conventions, then the front page.
June 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Forgot to turn on the new "Shared Issues" feature!
With that change, the creator page is basically finished.
Next: conventions, then the front page.
With that change, the creator page is basically finished.
Next: conventions, then the front page.
Reposted by Fresh Comics
Creator pages are updated.
I kept the same primary table view of works that was in the last version, but added a new section with social media links to follow the creator, as well as some embedded Bluesky posts, if I have the creator's handle.
Using @ffrancavilla.bsky.social as the test for this.
I kept the same primary table view of works that was in the last version, but added a new section with social media links to follow the creator, as well as some embedded Bluesky posts, if I have the creator's handle.
Using @ffrancavilla.bsky.social as the test for this.
June 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Creator pages are updated.
I kept the same primary table view of works that was in the last version, but added a new section with social media links to follow the creator, as well as some embedded Bluesky posts, if I have the creator's handle.
Using @ffrancavilla.bsky.social as the test for this.
I kept the same primary table view of works that was in the last version, but added a new section with social media links to follow the creator, as well as some embedded Bluesky posts, if I have the creator's handle.
Using @ffrancavilla.bsky.social as the test for this.
The shop listing page is pretty much finished.
In its past incarnation, it was a basic map and that was it.
The new version keeps a smaller version of the map, but uses the browser location to do a more localized search. There's also a text search to find any shop in the database now.
In its past incarnation, it was a basic map and that was it.
The new version keeps a smaller version of the map, but uses the browser location to do a more localized search. There's also a text search to find any shop in the database now.
June 22, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The shop listing page is pretty much finished.
In its past incarnation, it was a basic map and that was it.
The new version keeps a smaller version of the map, but uses the browser location to do a more localized search. There's also a text search to find any shop in the database now.
In its past incarnation, it was a basic map and that was it.
The new version keeps a smaller version of the map, but uses the browser location to do a more localized search. There's also a text search to find any shop in the database now.
Reposted by Fresh Comics
I have the @freshcomics.us shop page template finished.
It's been reorganized to better reflect the importance of various details, and I've added the ability to pull in the latest Bluesky post when shops have accounts here. (I'll be reusing this on creator pages, too!)
It's better on mobile too.
It's been reorganized to better reflect the importance of various details, and I've added the ability to pull in the latest Bluesky post when shops have accounts here. (I'll be reusing this on creator pages, too!)
It's better on mobile too.
June 22, 2025 at 5:24 AM
I have the @freshcomics.us shop page template finished.
It's been reorganized to better reflect the importance of various details, and I've added the ability to pull in the latest Bluesky post when shops have accounts here. (I'll be reusing this on creator pages, too!)
It's better on mobile too.
It's been reorganized to better reflect the importance of various details, and I've added the ability to pull in the latest Bluesky post when shops have accounts here. (I'll be reusing this on creator pages, too!)
It's better on mobile too.
VERY happy to see the old Comixology guys back in the digital comics game. They introduced me to a TON of indie titles back in the day, and I miss that.
As much as I love physical comics, I only have limited space, which 60+ years of X-Men issues have claimed. Digital is a great way to explore.
As much as I love physical comics, I only have limited space, which 60+ years of X-Men issues have claimed. Digital is a great way to explore.
June 21, 2025 at 1:55 AM
VERY happy to see the old Comixology guys back in the digital comics game. They introduced me to a TON of indie titles back in the day, and I miss that.
As much as I love physical comics, I only have limited space, which 60+ years of X-Men issues have claimed. Digital is a great way to explore.
As much as I love physical comics, I only have limited space, which 60+ years of X-Men issues have claimed. Digital is a great way to explore.