Kris Bertin
@hobtown.bsky.social
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Kris Bertin
@hobtown.bsky.social
· Nov 17
HOBTOWN MYSTERY STORIES III: THE SECRET OF THE SAUCER is here in a WEEK, so I'm offering a HOBTOWN REFRESHER COURSE for those who haven't been paying attention:
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don't forget they were trying to sell you NFTs on latenight talk shows, they were asking you to join the Metaverse without any legs, they were claiming you could raise your family up out of poverty on gambling apps.
now it's 'writing' 200 books a year - the same shitshake with a new flimsy straw.
now it's 'writing' 200 books a year - the same shitshake with a new flimsy straw.
February 9, 2026 at 10:42 PM
don't forget they were trying to sell you NFTs on latenight talk shows, they were asking you to join the Metaverse without any legs, they were claiming you could raise your family up out of poverty on gambling apps.
now it's 'writing' 200 books a year - the same shitshake with a new flimsy straw.
now it's 'writing' 200 books a year - the same shitshake with a new flimsy straw.
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(I got the new Wally Wood Artist’s Edition, it is unbelievably beautiful and doubles as a coffee table)
February 8, 2026 at 4:22 PM
(I got the new Wally Wood Artist’s Edition, it is unbelievably beautiful and doubles as a coffee table)
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The man won't stop talking about Hobtown
If you visit Hobtown too many times this can happen to you be careful
They're calling it Mantzoukas Syndrome and there's no cure
If you visit Hobtown too many times this can happen to you be careful
They're calling it Mantzoukas Syndrome and there's no cure
February 7, 2026 at 12:30 PM
The man won't stop talking about Hobtown
If you visit Hobtown too many times this can happen to you be careful
They're calling it Mantzoukas Syndrome and there's no cure
If you visit Hobtown too many times this can happen to you be careful
They're calling it Mantzoukas Syndrome and there's no cure
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RECENT READING
Kris Bertin, Alexander Forbes, HOBTOWN VOL 2: THE CURSED HERMIT. Another fantastically creepy case for the Jr Detective Club, who inhabit a deeply well-imagined environment, both physically and historically. Great cast, great story. I can not WAIT to use "You're a couple of shut ups!"
Kris Bertin, Alexander Forbes, HOBTOWN VOL 2: THE CURSED HERMIT. Another fantastically creepy case for the Jr Detective Club, who inhabit a deeply well-imagined environment, both physically and historically. Great cast, great story. I can not WAIT to use "You're a couple of shut ups!"
February 3, 2026 at 4:11 AM
RECENT READING
Kris Bertin, Alexander Forbes, HOBTOWN VOL 2: THE CURSED HERMIT. Another fantastically creepy case for the Jr Detective Club, who inhabit a deeply well-imagined environment, both physically and historically. Great cast, great story. I can not WAIT to use "You're a couple of shut ups!"
Kris Bertin, Alexander Forbes, HOBTOWN VOL 2: THE CURSED HERMIT. Another fantastically creepy case for the Jr Detective Club, who inhabit a deeply well-imagined environment, both physically and historically. Great cast, great story. I can not WAIT to use "You're a couple of shut ups!"
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Folks, as of right now the stunningly talented artist Frazier Irving is homeless and needs your help. He hasn’t got a fundraising page because he doesn’t want charity but he is selling pages. Please give his shop a look and buy something that appeals if you can.
frazerirving.bigcartel.com
frazerirving.bigcartel.com
Frazer Irving
Frazer Irving art, prints, comics.
frazerirving.bigcartel.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Folks, as of right now the stunningly talented artist Frazier Irving is homeless and needs your help. He hasn’t got a fundraising page because he doesn’t want charity but he is selling pages. Please give his shop a look and buy something that appeals if you can.
frazerirving.bigcartel.com
frazerirving.bigcartel.com
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The Sun's Return
Kenojuak Ashevak ~ Inuk
1993
Kenojuak Ashevak ~ Inuk
1993
February 4, 2026 at 10:01 AM
The Sun's Return
Kenojuak Ashevak ~ Inuk
1993
Kenojuak Ashevak ~ Inuk
1993
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Upset how accurate these prices are in 2026
February 3, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Upset how accurate these prices are in 2026
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The suprematists sought to represent the abstract in their thoughtforms, to achieve non-materialist depiction in a desperate attempt to free art from the ballast of the objective world.
February 3, 2026 at 4:15 PM
The suprematists sought to represent the abstract in their thoughtforms, to achieve non-materialist depiction in a desperate attempt to free art from the ballast of the objective world.
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#TheUninvited2 will take place in the mid-90s, approx. a decade after the events of the first game. We're not gonna go overboard with the "Get it! It's the 90s" references, but for some rooms, like this kid's bedroom, we made an exception and went full 90s 📼〰️🪀📔🦄➿
#PointAndClickAdventure #IndieGame
#PointAndClickAdventure #IndieGame
January 30, 2026 at 6:02 PM
#TheUninvited2 will take place in the mid-90s, approx. a decade after the events of the first game. We're not gonna go overboard with the "Get it! It's the 90s" references, but for some rooms, like this kid's bedroom, we made an exception and went full 90s 📼〰️🪀📔🦄➿
#PointAndClickAdventure #IndieGame
#PointAndClickAdventure #IndieGame
In The Primeval Forests of Nova Scotia by Kris Bertin & Alexander Forbes [excerpt from Nova Graphica Anthology, Conundrum Press, 2021]
February 2, 2026 at 5:15 PM
In The Primeval Forests of Nova Scotia by Kris Bertin & Alexander Forbes [excerpt from Nova Graphica Anthology, Conundrum Press, 2021]
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I'm late to the game (as usual) but I read this and it's friggin' delight (as usual). FOC is today, so make sure to tell your store you would like a copy!
You like two-fisted noir action with P.I.s, femme fatales, and unspeakable evils? You’ll love PERIL OF THE BRUTAL DARK.
Today is your last chance to preorder this gem from @christophcondon.bsky.social and @thatjacobphillips.bsky.social, the team behind the excellent THAT TEXAS BLOOD!
Today is your last chance to preorder this gem from @christophcondon.bsky.social and @thatjacobphillips.bsky.social, the team behind the excellent THAT TEXAS BLOOD!
February 2, 2026 at 3:24 PM
I'm late to the game (as usual) but I read this and it's friggin' delight (as usual). FOC is today, so make sure to tell your store you would like a copy!
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Epstein’s economic power among academics was made possible by a capitalist system that makes higher education dependent on the charity economy rather than a public good supported by taxing the rich
February 1, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Epstein’s economic power among academics was made possible by a capitalist system that makes higher education dependent on the charity economy rather than a public good supported by taxing the rich
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Mood
(HOBTOWN MYSTERY STORIES VOL. 2: THE CURSED HERMIT, Kris Bertin & Alexander Forbes)
(HOBTOWN MYSTERY STORIES VOL. 2: THE CURSED HERMIT, Kris Bertin & Alexander Forbes)
February 1, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Mood
(HOBTOWN MYSTERY STORIES VOL. 2: THE CURSED HERMIT, Kris Bertin & Alexander Forbes)
(HOBTOWN MYSTERY STORIES VOL. 2: THE CURSED HERMIT, Kris Bertin & Alexander Forbes)
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The Hobtown Mysteries series by @hobtown.bsky.social & Alex Forbes
and
THE GLASS HOTEL by @emilymandel.bsky.social
(I myself have a short and a feature in development that are adaptations of short stories by Canadian authors. Wish us luck that this year is the one.)
and
THE GLASS HOTEL by @emilymandel.bsky.social
(I myself have a short and a feature in development that are adaptations of short stories by Canadian authors. Wish us luck that this year is the one.)
Quote tweet with a Canadian book that would absolutely kill as a TV series.
I'll start:
RED X by David Demchuk
I'll start:
RED X by David Demchuk
The thing that bothers me so much about Carney's joke about greenlighting the Heated Rivalry show is that it furthers the narrative that it's a needle in a haystack. Anyone who reads Canadian books and watches Canadian film knows that we could have dozens more HRs with enough funding.
January 31, 2026 at 9:43 PM
The Hobtown Mysteries series by @hobtown.bsky.social & Alex Forbes
and
THE GLASS HOTEL by @emilymandel.bsky.social
(I myself have a short and a feature in development that are adaptations of short stories by Canadian authors. Wish us luck that this year is the one.)
and
THE GLASS HOTEL by @emilymandel.bsky.social
(I myself have a short and a feature in development that are adaptations of short stories by Canadian authors. Wish us luck that this year is the one.)
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Mexican Gothic - @silviamg.bsky.social
Coup de Grâce - @sofiaajram.bsky.social
The Troop - Nick Cutter
Hobtown Mysteries - @hobtown.bsky.social
Coup de Grâce - @sofiaajram.bsky.social
The Troop - Nick Cutter
Hobtown Mysteries - @hobtown.bsky.social
Quote tweet with a Canadian book that would absolutely kill as a TV series.
I'll start:
RED X by David Demchuk
I'll start:
RED X by David Demchuk
The thing that bothers me so much about Carney's joke about greenlighting the Heated Rivalry show is that it furthers the narrative that it's a needle in a haystack. Anyone who reads Canadian books and watches Canadian film knows that we could have dozens more HRs with enough funding.
January 31, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Mexican Gothic - @silviamg.bsky.social
Coup de Grâce - @sofiaajram.bsky.social
The Troop - Nick Cutter
Hobtown Mysteries - @hobtown.bsky.social
Coup de Grâce - @sofiaajram.bsky.social
The Troop - Nick Cutter
Hobtown Mysteries - @hobtown.bsky.social
My son is interested in newspapers so I hauled out this giant book of nytimes front pages and we looked through it. Later, as I explained that we use our phones do read the news, I showed him nytimes dot com and he noted that it was a lot like the Birmingham photo that we were just looking at.
January 29, 2026 at 1:08 PM
My son is interested in newspapers so I hauled out this giant book of nytimes front pages and we looked through it. Later, as I explained that we use our phones do read the news, I showed him nytimes dot com and he noted that it was a lot like the Birmingham photo that we were just looking at.
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‼️TONIGHT‼️
Live discussion + Q&A with the creators of HOBTOWN MYSTERY STORIES!
Hosted by @jedmackay.bsky.social
HALIFAX CENTRAL LIBRARY | 7PM
@hobtown.bsky.social
Live discussion + Q&A with the creators of HOBTOWN MYSTERY STORIES!
Hosted by @jedmackay.bsky.social
HALIFAX CENTRAL LIBRARY | 7PM
@hobtown.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 8:18 PM
‼️TONIGHT‼️
Live discussion + Q&A with the creators of HOBTOWN MYSTERY STORIES!
Hosted by @jedmackay.bsky.social
HALIFAX CENTRAL LIBRARY | 7PM
@hobtown.bsky.social
Live discussion + Q&A with the creators of HOBTOWN MYSTERY STORIES!
Hosted by @jedmackay.bsky.social
HALIFAX CENTRAL LIBRARY | 7PM
@hobtown.bsky.social
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Halifax pals! I'll be chatting with @hobtown.bsky.social and Alex Forbes about their extraordinary comics, HOBTOWN MYSTERY STORIES (and particularly vol. 3, THE SECRET OF THE SAUCER) at the Central Library this evening! Come and visit and ask some questions!
January 27, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Halifax pals! I'll be chatting with @hobtown.bsky.social and Alex Forbes about their extraordinary comics, HOBTOWN MYSTERY STORIES (and particularly vol. 3, THE SECRET OF THE SAUCER) at the Central Library this evening! Come and visit and ask some questions!
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Happy Hobtown book discussion day from Hobtown! (Truro) Sadly can't make it to the city so I look forward to said recording.
January 27, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Happy Hobtown book discussion day from Hobtown! (Truro) Sadly can't make it to the city so I look forward to said recording.
This is STILL HAPPENING
TONIGHT
WE WILL TRY TO RECORD IT
TONIGHT
WE WILL TRY TO RECORD IT
HOBTOWN NEWS:
Alex and Kris to discuss their book with famous comic book man, @jedmackay.bsky.social at
HALIFAX CENTRAL LIBRARY
Jan 27
Room 301
7pm
Alex and Kris to discuss their book with famous comic book man, @jedmackay.bsky.social at
HALIFAX CENTRAL LIBRARY
Jan 27
Room 301
7pm
January 27, 2026 at 2:46 PM
This is STILL HAPPENING
TONIGHT
WE WILL TRY TO RECORD IT
TONIGHT
WE WILL TRY TO RECORD IT
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HOBTOWN NEWS:
Alex and Kris to discuss their book with famous comic book man, @jedmackay.bsky.social at
HALIFAX CENTRAL LIBRARY
Jan 27
Room 301
7pm
Alex and Kris to discuss their book with famous comic book man, @jedmackay.bsky.social at
HALIFAX CENTRAL LIBRARY
Jan 27
Room 301
7pm
January 7, 2026 at 2:51 PM
HOBTOWN NEWS:
Alex and Kris to discuss their book with famous comic book man, @jedmackay.bsky.social at
HALIFAX CENTRAL LIBRARY
Jan 27
Room 301
7pm
Alex and Kris to discuss their book with famous comic book man, @jedmackay.bsky.social at
HALIFAX CENTRAL LIBRARY
Jan 27
Room 301
7pm
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Now is a great time to get into Hobtown Mystery Stories.
January 23, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Now is a great time to get into Hobtown Mystery Stories.