J Alex Morrissey
@jalexmorrissey.com
Writes novels + comics
Hosts Tradecraft Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tradecraft-podcast/id1645103726
👇All other links👇
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Hosts Tradecraft Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tradecraft-podcast/id1645103726
👇All other links👇
jalexmorrissey.com/links
If you're close enough, then you're lucky.
I’ll be hanging with the folks at @zeppelincomics.bsky.social Saturday Jan 24 3-7, or whenever they kick me out! Signing, Sketching and Kvetching- Hope to see you in beautiful downtown Benicia, CA! ( no that’s not the cover of one of my Batman books, but I have done a few : )
January 9, 2026 at 11:02 PM
If you're close enough, then you're lucky.
Reposted by J Alex Morrissey
22 - Health and Welfare
A Greg Rucka newsletter
front-towards-enemy.ghost.io
January 7, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Looks like a good opportunity to show-off your skills, and make some money.
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 2:26 PM
Looks like a good opportunity to show-off your skills, and make some money.
Superjealous.
If you’re on the west coast you may have two more chances today to go to a Regal cinema and see Superman: The Movie before end of day
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boxd.it/cscPvL
A ★★★★★ review of Superman (1978)
This is the eldest of my comfort movies, the ones that I will go to a theatre to see pretty much any time I can. It doesn’t hold up 100% as well as the 1980 crop of The Shining and The Empire Strikes...
boxd.it
January 5, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Superjealous.
Going into 2026 like…
January 1, 2026 at 5:33 AM
Going into 2026 like…
LEGENDS OF THE FALL
Jim Harrison
Three, three-chapter—plus epilogue—novellas in one collection. An interesting overlap of themes and subjects connect and weave through all three stores of bare bone, omniscient third-person prose. Similar to, yet different than Cormac McCarthy.
#bookshelf25
Jim Harrison
Three, three-chapter—plus epilogue—novellas in one collection. An interesting overlap of themes and subjects connect and weave through all three stores of bare bone, omniscient third-person prose. Similar to, yet different than Cormac McCarthy.
#bookshelf25
January 1, 2026 at 12:29 AM
LEGENDS OF THE FALL
Jim Harrison
Three, three-chapter—plus epilogue—novellas in one collection. An interesting overlap of themes and subjects connect and weave through all three stores of bare bone, omniscient third-person prose. Similar to, yet different than Cormac McCarthy.
#bookshelf25
Jim Harrison
Three, three-chapter—plus epilogue—novellas in one collection. An interesting overlap of themes and subjects connect and weave through all three stores of bare bone, omniscient third-person prose. Similar to, yet different than Cormac McCarthy.
#bookshelf25
THE LOOKING GLASS WAR
John le Carré
This feels like the clear moment when le Carré first tipped his hand to the readers. Even those of the “good guy” side are wee, self-serving, pawns for forces deeper within the security departments playing global chess.
#bookshelf25
John le Carré
This feels like the clear moment when le Carré first tipped his hand to the readers. Even those of the “good guy” side are wee, self-serving, pawns for forces deeper within the security departments playing global chess.
#bookshelf25
December 31, 2025 at 11:47 PM
THE LOOKING GLASS WAR
John le Carré
This feels like the clear moment when le Carré first tipped his hand to the readers. Even those of the “good guy” side are wee, self-serving, pawns for forces deeper within the security departments playing global chess.
#bookshelf25
John le Carré
This feels like the clear moment when le Carré first tipped his hand to the readers. Even those of the “good guy” side are wee, self-serving, pawns for forces deeper within the security departments playing global chess.
#bookshelf25
THE BLACKTONGUE THIEF
Christopher Buehlman
My reading greatest joy is finding a voice that stands out and demands I continue. On page one, Buehlman hooked me, and it’s hard to put this story aside. I only wish there were a dozen more of his lively and clever books to work through.
#bookshelf25
Christopher Buehlman
My reading greatest joy is finding a voice that stands out and demands I continue. On page one, Buehlman hooked me, and it’s hard to put this story aside. I only wish there were a dozen more of his lively and clever books to work through.
#bookshelf25
December 31, 2025 at 11:07 PM
THE BLACKTONGUE THIEF
Christopher Buehlman
My reading greatest joy is finding a voice that stands out and demands I continue. On page one, Buehlman hooked me, and it’s hard to put this story aside. I only wish there were a dozen more of his lively and clever books to work through.
#bookshelf25
Christopher Buehlman
My reading greatest joy is finding a voice that stands out and demands I continue. On page one, Buehlman hooked me, and it’s hard to put this story aside. I only wish there were a dozen more of his lively and clever books to work through.
#bookshelf25
METAMORPHOSES
Ovid
Another research book, that sheds a light deep into the mythologic and historical stories that sparked so many of my youthful dreams. So worth reading these magical tales. Here’s hoping I do some justice to the source.
#bookshelf25
Ovid
Another research book, that sheds a light deep into the mythologic and historical stories that sparked so many of my youthful dreams. So worth reading these magical tales. Here’s hoping I do some justice to the source.
#bookshelf25
December 31, 2025 at 2:32 AM
METAMORPHOSES
Ovid
Another research book, that sheds a light deep into the mythologic and historical stories that sparked so many of my youthful dreams. So worth reading these magical tales. Here’s hoping I do some justice to the source.
#bookshelf25
Ovid
Another research book, that sheds a light deep into the mythologic and historical stories that sparked so many of my youthful dreams. So worth reading these magical tales. Here’s hoping I do some justice to the source.
#bookshelf25
THE STONE SKY
NK Jemisin
A magical ending to this titanic literary trilogy. Jemisin challenges the genre with her ambitious prose on every page, each worthy of the countless accolades this series earned.
#bookshelf25
NK Jemisin
A magical ending to this titanic literary trilogy. Jemisin challenges the genre with her ambitious prose on every page, each worthy of the countless accolades this series earned.
#bookshelf25
December 30, 2025 at 11:36 PM
THE STONE SKY
NK Jemisin
A magical ending to this titanic literary trilogy. Jemisin challenges the genre with her ambitious prose on every page, each worthy of the countless accolades this series earned.
#bookshelf25
NK Jemisin
A magical ending to this titanic literary trilogy. Jemisin challenges the genre with her ambitious prose on every page, each worthy of the countless accolades this series earned.
#bookshelf25
PRECIOUS RUBBISH
Kayla E
A tour de force graphic novel that pushes the medium envelope with brilliant design. Past the polished presentation, a series of brutal and gut-wenching autobiographical stories await. Hard to imaging a better way to serve this.
#bookshelf25
Kayla E
A tour de force graphic novel that pushes the medium envelope with brilliant design. Past the polished presentation, a series of brutal and gut-wenching autobiographical stories await. Hard to imaging a better way to serve this.
#bookshelf25
December 30, 2025 at 12:24 PM
PRECIOUS RUBBISH
Kayla E
A tour de force graphic novel that pushes the medium envelope with brilliant design. Past the polished presentation, a series of brutal and gut-wenching autobiographical stories await. Hard to imaging a better way to serve this.
#bookshelf25
Kayla E
A tour de force graphic novel that pushes the medium envelope with brilliant design. Past the polished presentation, a series of brutal and gut-wenching autobiographical stories await. Hard to imaging a better way to serve this.
#bookshelf25
CHICAGO
David Mamet
A less-than driving Mamet tale that wallows in sadness and empty bottles for one protagonist, while an almost-protagonist other serves as function nursemaid. Maybe I’ll watch Glengary Glen Ross, or Spartan, or read one of his plays next.
#bookshelf25
David Mamet
A less-than driving Mamet tale that wallows in sadness and empty bottles for one protagonist, while an almost-protagonist other serves as function nursemaid. Maybe I’ll watch Glengary Glen Ross, or Spartan, or read one of his plays next.
#bookshelf25
December 30, 2025 at 3:03 AM
CHICAGO
David Mamet
A less-than driving Mamet tale that wallows in sadness and empty bottles for one protagonist, while an almost-protagonist other serves as function nursemaid. Maybe I’ll watch Glengary Glen Ross, or Spartan, or read one of his plays next.
#bookshelf25
David Mamet
A less-than driving Mamet tale that wallows in sadness and empty bottles for one protagonist, while an almost-protagonist other serves as function nursemaid. Maybe I’ll watch Glengary Glen Ross, or Spartan, or read one of his plays next.
#bookshelf25
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Reminder: Gunsmith Cats Burst, sequel to Gunsmith Cats, begins its release next year! Pre-order your copies: https://bit.ly/3KlcPFq
By Kenichi Sonoda #DHManga
By Kenichi Sonoda #DHManga
December 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Reminder: Gunsmith Cats Burst, sequel to Gunsmith Cats, begins its release next year! Pre-order your copies: https://bit.ly/3KlcPFq
By Kenichi Sonoda #DHManga
By Kenichi Sonoda #DHManga
SNOW CRASH
Neal Stephenson
A book that entered my zeitgeist when it came out, but never made it to the TBR pile. It’s clear to see why this landed hard with a certain group of readers, and had—for better or worse—a lasting impression. Not my cup of tea
#bookshelf25
Neal Stephenson
A book that entered my zeitgeist when it came out, but never made it to the TBR pile. It’s clear to see why this landed hard with a certain group of readers, and had—for better or worse—a lasting impression. Not my cup of tea
#bookshelf25
December 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
SNOW CRASH
Neal Stephenson
A book that entered my zeitgeist when it came out, but never made it to the TBR pile. It’s clear to see why this landed hard with a certain group of readers, and had—for better or worse—a lasting impression. Not my cup of tea
#bookshelf25
Neal Stephenson
A book that entered my zeitgeist when it came out, but never made it to the TBR pile. It’s clear to see why this landed hard with a certain group of readers, and had—for better or worse—a lasting impression. Not my cup of tea
#bookshelf25
IMPOSSIBLE JONES VOL 2
Karl Kesel & David Hahn
A fantastic, and beautifully packaged, hardcover collection of Kesel and Hahn’s ongoing lighthearted crime adventure comic. Perfect for fans of Batman the Animated Series who don’t take things so seriously. Great comics.
#bookshelf25
Karl Kesel & David Hahn
A fantastic, and beautifully packaged, hardcover collection of Kesel and Hahn’s ongoing lighthearted crime adventure comic. Perfect for fans of Batman the Animated Series who don’t take things so seriously. Great comics.
#bookshelf25
December 29, 2025 at 12:27 PM
IMPOSSIBLE JONES VOL 2
Karl Kesel & David Hahn
A fantastic, and beautifully packaged, hardcover collection of Kesel and Hahn’s ongoing lighthearted crime adventure comic. Perfect for fans of Batman the Animated Series who don’t take things so seriously. Great comics.
#bookshelf25
Karl Kesel & David Hahn
A fantastic, and beautifully packaged, hardcover collection of Kesel and Hahn’s ongoing lighthearted crime adventure comic. Perfect for fans of Batman the Animated Series who don’t take things so seriously. Great comics.
#bookshelf25
AMERICAN PASTORAL
Phillip Roth
My first dive into Roth’s literary canon. Blown away by the ironclad prose, confused by abandoned protagonists, and shifting POVs, but much to consider within the text.
#bookshelf25
Phillip Roth
My first dive into Roth’s literary canon. Blown away by the ironclad prose, confused by abandoned protagonists, and shifting POVs, but much to consider within the text.
#bookshelf25
December 29, 2025 at 12:20 AM
AMERICAN PASTORAL
Phillip Roth
My first dive into Roth’s literary canon. Blown away by the ironclad prose, confused by abandoned protagonists, and shifting POVs, but much to consider within the text.
#bookshelf25
Phillip Roth
My first dive into Roth’s literary canon. Blown away by the ironclad prose, confused by abandoned protagonists, and shifting POVs, but much to consider within the text.
#bookshelf25
THE RISE AND FALL OF ATHENS
Plutarch
One luxury of novel research is chasing down themes and ideas. When that action connects, or in this case reconnects with the first fantastic tales of my childhood, I know I’m a lucky person. Do yourself a favor and find a copy—so worth it.
#bookshelf25
Plutarch
One luxury of novel research is chasing down themes and ideas. When that action connects, or in this case reconnects with the first fantastic tales of my childhood, I know I’m a lucky person. Do yourself a favor and find a copy—so worth it.
#bookshelf25
December 28, 2025 at 9:09 PM
THE RISE AND FALL OF ATHENS
Plutarch
One luxury of novel research is chasing down themes and ideas. When that action connects, or in this case reconnects with the first fantastic tales of my childhood, I know I’m a lucky person. Do yourself a favor and find a copy—so worth it.
#bookshelf25
Plutarch
One luxury of novel research is chasing down themes and ideas. When that action connects, or in this case reconnects with the first fantastic tales of my childhood, I know I’m a lucky person. Do yourself a favor and find a copy—so worth it.
#bookshelf25
Amazing book.
Let’s start 2026 on the right foot and agree to express our appreciation to those who create the things we love—before we can’t.
Find them at convention, send them messages, and/or write them a letter.
Let’s start 2026 on the right foot and agree to express our appreciation to those who create the things we love—before we can’t.
Find them at convention, send them messages, and/or write them a letter.
I received an unbelievably great gift, the 2025 Centipede Press edition of Bernie Wrightson’s Frankenstein. The thing is huge! The perfect way to look at the art. Thank you Liz!
December 28, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Amazing book.
Let’s start 2026 on the right foot and agree to express our appreciation to those who create the things we love—before we can’t.
Find them at convention, send them messages, and/or write them a letter.
Let’s start 2026 on the right foot and agree to express our appreciation to those who create the things we love—before we can’t.
Find them at convention, send them messages, and/or write them a letter.
DC STYLE GUIDE
José Luis García-López
A re-printing of the legendary brand guidelines for DC Comics by the equally legendary artist, José Luis García-López. This document stands as the gold standard for fans and artists—not mutually exclusive. A nostalgic must-have.
#bookshelf25
José Luis García-López
A re-printing of the legendary brand guidelines for DC Comics by the equally legendary artist, José Luis García-López. This document stands as the gold standard for fans and artists—not mutually exclusive. A nostalgic must-have.
#bookshelf25
December 28, 2025 at 12:15 PM
DC STYLE GUIDE
José Luis García-López
A re-printing of the legendary brand guidelines for DC Comics by the equally legendary artist, José Luis García-López. This document stands as the gold standard for fans and artists—not mutually exclusive. A nostalgic must-have.
#bookshelf25
José Luis García-López
A re-printing of the legendary brand guidelines for DC Comics by the equally legendary artist, José Luis García-López. This document stands as the gold standard for fans and artists—not mutually exclusive. A nostalgic must-have.
#bookshelf25
DJIBOUTI
Elmore Leonard
A documentarian searching for her next award-winning subject enters the dangerous waters of the commerce and pirate-laden Horn of African nation and finds far more than just a story. Not the most stylish of Leonard’s books, but possibly the most dangerous.
#bookshelf25
Elmore Leonard
A documentarian searching for her next award-winning subject enters the dangerous waters of the commerce and pirate-laden Horn of African nation and finds far more than just a story. Not the most stylish of Leonard’s books, but possibly the most dangerous.
#bookshelf25
December 28, 2025 at 2:27 AM
DJIBOUTI
Elmore Leonard
A documentarian searching for her next award-winning subject enters the dangerous waters of the commerce and pirate-laden Horn of African nation and finds far more than just a story. Not the most stylish of Leonard’s books, but possibly the most dangerous.
#bookshelf25
Elmore Leonard
A documentarian searching for her next award-winning subject enters the dangerous waters of the commerce and pirate-laden Horn of African nation and finds far more than just a story. Not the most stylish of Leonard’s books, but possibly the most dangerous.
#bookshelf25
SECRET IDENTITY
Alex Seguera
I love reading books written by people I know. This is my second of Alex’s books, and it plays to all his storytelling strengths. It’s a twisty and unexpected murder mystery set in the NYC comic book industry of the early ‘70s.
#bookshelf25
Alex Seguera
I love reading books written by people I know. This is my second of Alex’s books, and it plays to all his storytelling strengths. It’s a twisty and unexpected murder mystery set in the NYC comic book industry of the early ‘70s.
#bookshelf25
December 27, 2025 at 6:36 PM
SECRET IDENTITY
Alex Seguera
I love reading books written by people I know. This is my second of Alex’s books, and it plays to all his storytelling strengths. It’s a twisty and unexpected murder mystery set in the NYC comic book industry of the early ‘70s.
#bookshelf25
Alex Seguera
I love reading books written by people I know. This is my second of Alex’s books, and it plays to all his storytelling strengths. It’s a twisty and unexpected murder mystery set in the NYC comic book industry of the early ‘70s.
#bookshelf25
THE DEATH OF COPRA
Michel Fiffe
The last love letter to the comics & stories that sparked Fiffe's soul to create his own works. These highly interpersonal and narratively improvisational superhero tales play WITH tropes as much as challenging them in Fiffe’s inimitable writing & art. #bookshelf25
Michel Fiffe
The last love letter to the comics & stories that sparked Fiffe's soul to create his own works. These highly interpersonal and narratively improvisational superhero tales play WITH tropes as much as challenging them in Fiffe’s inimitable writing & art. #bookshelf25
December 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM
THE DEATH OF COPRA
Michel Fiffe
The last love letter to the comics & stories that sparked Fiffe's soul to create his own works. These highly interpersonal and narratively improvisational superhero tales play WITH tropes as much as challenging them in Fiffe’s inimitable writing & art. #bookshelf25
Michel Fiffe
The last love letter to the comics & stories that sparked Fiffe's soul to create his own works. These highly interpersonal and narratively improvisational superhero tales play WITH tropes as much as challenging them in Fiffe’s inimitable writing & art. #bookshelf25
Reposted by J Alex Morrissey
Now available online in english: Naoki Urasawa interviewing Katsuhiro Otomo about his work and his manga "Domu" during one hour.
"Manben" is such a great TV program.
>> www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...
"Manben" is such a great TV program.
>> www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...
September 13, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Now available online in english: Naoki Urasawa interviewing Katsuhiro Otomo about his work and his manga "Domu" during one hour.
"Manben" is such a great TV program.
>> www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...
"Manben" is such a great TV program.
>> www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...