Joseph Illidge
@josephpillidge.bsky.social
Writer/DC COMICS, IMAGE COMICS, HARRIET TUBMAN - Harper Collins; THE WINTERFIELDS - FairSquare Graphics; CEO - ILLUMINOUS; Veteran BATMAN Franchise Editor
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Introducing my production company ILLUMINOUS and the company's new division, Illuminous Creative Services.
Dedicated to working for creators, clients, and companies looking to develop their IP into comic books and graphic novels!
Your original ideas.
Without limits.
www.illuminousideas.com/contact
Dedicated to working for creators, clients, and companies looking to develop their IP into comic books and graphic novels!
Your original ideas.
Without limits.
www.illuminousideas.com/contact
I haven't been to the gym regularly in a minute. Today was my first day back, and I saw both a wheelchair user getting his chest press on AND an elder, thin man with coiled muscles getting ready to do chest pulls.
After seeing those two, I thought to myself "I have no excuses."
After seeing those two, I thought to myself "I have no excuses."
November 11, 2025 at 12:28 AM
I haven't been to the gym regularly in a minute. Today was my first day back, and I saw both a wheelchair user getting his chest press on AND an elder, thin man with coiled muscles getting ready to do chest pulls.
After seeing those two, I thought to myself "I have no excuses."
After seeing those two, I thought to myself "I have no excuses."
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If you know someone who might like page-after-page of my monster artwork, a Christmas gift of one of my published sketchbooks—like this (cover jam with John Jennings, back cover w/ John Totleben, book design by Mark Masztal)—might do the trick! Amazon POD, paperback b&w or color edition or hardcover
November 10, 2025 at 11:32 PM
If you know someone who might like page-after-page of my monster artwork, a Christmas gift of one of my published sketchbooks—like this (cover jam with John Jennings, back cover w/ John Totleben, book design by Mark Masztal)—might do the trick! Amazon POD, paperback b&w or color edition or hardcover
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Swat Kats by The Tremblay Bros, @kevinroditeli.bsky.social, @fjbarb.bsky.social, @josephpillidge.bsky.social, Jorge Corona, @worstwizard.bsky.social and Serge LaPointe
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rod...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rod...
SWAT KATS - FIRST EVER COMIC BOOK!
The beloved vigilantes are back with their first ever COMIC BOOK SERIES from the TV show creators, A-list writers and Jorge Corona!
www.kickstarter.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Swat Kats by The Tremblay Bros, @kevinroditeli.bsky.social, @fjbarb.bsky.social, @josephpillidge.bsky.social, Jorge Corona, @worstwizard.bsky.social and Serge LaPointe
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rod...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rod...
Weekend Reading, by @tomking.bsky.social @jorgefornes.bsky.social Dave Stewart and @claytoncowles.bsky.social
Compelling and unfortunately relevant.
Previous reading of WATCHMEN and, or viewership of HBO's WATCHMEN is not required IMO, but IYKYK.
Compelling and unfortunately relevant.
Previous reading of WATCHMEN and, or viewership of HBO's WATCHMEN is not required IMO, but IYKYK.
November 9, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Weekend Reading, by @tomking.bsky.social @jorgefornes.bsky.social Dave Stewart and @claytoncowles.bsky.social
Compelling and unfortunately relevant.
Previous reading of WATCHMEN and, or viewership of HBO's WATCHMEN is not required IMO, but IYKYK.
Compelling and unfortunately relevant.
Previous reading of WATCHMEN and, or viewership of HBO's WATCHMEN is not required IMO, but IYKYK.
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Hey, we already have a dozen RSVPs! This is gonna be a blast - come hang out with us and fold some zines and make some posters to push back on ICE in NYC!
And @josephpillidge.bsky.social is gonna be there, too!
And @josephpillidge.bsky.social is gonna be there, too!
Hang out with incredible comix folks @attackerman.bsky.social @julioanta.bsky.social @benkahncomics.bsky.social @fredvanlente.bsky.social @wendyxu.bsky.social and me on 11/15 in Brooklyn! Fold zines! Have fun! NO ICE IN NYC!
www.mobilize.us/indivisiblen...
www.mobilize.us/indivisiblen...
November 8, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Hey, we already have a dozen RSVPs! This is gonna be a blast - come hang out with us and fold some zines and make some posters to push back on ICE in NYC!
And @josephpillidge.bsky.social is gonna be there, too!
And @josephpillidge.bsky.social is gonna be there, too!
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ICYMI: We spoke with @josephpillidge.bsky.social about Bloodletter, the brutal & emotional #Spawn saga from @imagecomics.com, @hackintimseeley.bsky.social — unpacking angels, trauma, & Tasha Thornwall’s hellbound mission. 🔥
‘Don’t let the world defeat you’: Joseph Illidge talks redemption, Spawn fights in ‘Bloodletter’
The fifth and final issue is in stores now.
aiptcomics.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:40 PM
ICYMI: We spoke with @josephpillidge.bsky.social about Bloodletter, the brutal & emotional #Spawn saga from @imagecomics.com, @hackintimseeley.bsky.social — unpacking angels, trauma, & Tasha Thornwall’s hellbound mission. 🔥
You.
Yes, YOU.
Vote!!
If you're in NYC, remember there are 2 sheets and 6 ballots proposals.
Yes, YOU.
Vote!!
If you're in NYC, remember there are 2 sheets and 6 ballots proposals.
November 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
You.
Yes, YOU.
Vote!!
If you're in NYC, remember there are 2 sheets and 6 ballots proposals.
Yes, YOU.
Vote!!
If you're in NYC, remember there are 2 sheets and 6 ballots proposals.
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Yeah, read it.
This is it! The BLOODLETTER SERIES FINALE INTERVIEW with @chriscoplan.bsky.social @aiptcomics.com about my Spawn Universe series with co-writer @hackintimseeley.bsky.social Rosado, Alonso, and @andworld.bsky.social for @mcfarlanecomics.bsky.social and @imagecomics.com
You know you want to read it.
You know you want to read it.
🔥 Blood, angels, & vengeance: Bloodletter has it all. @chriscoplan.bsky.social talked with @josephpillidge.bsky.social about expanding the #Spawn universe, Tasha Thornwall’s tragic journey, & what might come next after that hellish finale. 💀 #comicsky @imagecomics.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Yeah, read it.
This is it! The BLOODLETTER SERIES FINALE INTERVIEW with @chriscoplan.bsky.social @aiptcomics.com about my Spawn Universe series with co-writer @hackintimseeley.bsky.social Rosado, Alonso, and @andworld.bsky.social for @mcfarlanecomics.bsky.social and @imagecomics.com
You know you want to read it.
You know you want to read it.
🔥 Blood, angels, & vengeance: Bloodletter has it all. @chriscoplan.bsky.social talked with @josephpillidge.bsky.social about expanding the #Spawn universe, Tasha Thornwall’s tragic journey, & what might come next after that hellish finale. 💀 #comicsky @imagecomics.com
‘Don’t let the world defeat you’: Joseph Illidge talks redemption, Spawn fights in ‘Bloodletter’
The fifth and final issue is in stores now.
aiptcomics.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
This is it! The BLOODLETTER SERIES FINALE INTERVIEW with @chriscoplan.bsky.social @aiptcomics.com about my Spawn Universe series with co-writer @hackintimseeley.bsky.social Rosado, Alonso, and @andworld.bsky.social for @mcfarlanecomics.bsky.social and @imagecomics.com
You know you want to read it.
You know you want to read it.
Ending the week with a deep dive interview alongside co-writer @hackintimseeley.bsky.social on @cbr.bsky.social about my series BLOODLETTER from @mcfarlanecomics.bsky.social and @imagecomics.com
Thanks to @briancronin.bsky.social for the fun conversation!
www.cbr.com/bloodletter-...
Thanks to @briancronin.bsky.social for the fun conversation!
www.cbr.com/bloodletter-...
Bloodletter Co-Writers Dig Into Their Epic New Saga From the Underbelly of the Spawn Universe (Exclusive)
In an exclusive CBR interview with Bloodletter writers Joe Illidge and Tim Seeley, we learn about this new dark underbelly of the Spawn universe
www.cbr.com
November 1, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Ending the week with a deep dive interview alongside co-writer @hackintimseeley.bsky.social on @cbr.bsky.social about my series BLOODLETTER from @mcfarlanecomics.bsky.social and @imagecomics.com
Thanks to @briancronin.bsky.social for the fun conversation!
www.cbr.com/bloodletter-...
Thanks to @briancronin.bsky.social for the fun conversation!
www.cbr.com/bloodletter-...
Congratulations @planetx.bsky.social !!! Looks and sounds compelling!!
Kudos also to @madcavestudios.com and @hitzhusenlauren.bsky.social !
Kudos also to @madcavestudios.com and @hitzhusenlauren.bsky.social !
Princess Nightmare, a trans fantasy graphic novel by Jadzia Axelrod and Rye Hickman from Mad Cave Studios #graphicnovel
Princess Nightmare, a trans fantasy graphic novel by Jadzia Axelrod and Rye Hickman from Mad Cave Studios #graphicnovel
Princess Nightmare, a trans fantasy graphic novel by Jadzia Axelrod and Rye Hickman from Mad Cave Studios
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October 30, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Congratulations @planetx.bsky.social !!! Looks and sounds compelling!!
Kudos also to @madcavestudios.com and @hitzhusenlauren.bsky.social !
Kudos also to @madcavestudios.com and @hitzhusenlauren.bsky.social !
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vote in the Tripwire comic awards now
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The Tripwire Awards 2025 Are Now Live
Help To Celebrate The Best In UK and US Comics 2025 is the seventh consecutive year that Tripwire Magazine has run our acclaimed awards, casting an eye over the brightest and best in comics over the l...
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October 30, 2025 at 7:39 AM
vote in the Tripwire comic awards now
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Listen to him, folks.
Nobody is gonna promote your comics for you, especially
not the way you believe they should be. do what you gotta do
not the way you believe they should be. do what you gotta do
October 28, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Listen to him, folks.
It's the campaign launch for SWAT KATS in its comic book debut! CREATED BY The Tremblay Brothers!
SPEARHEADED BY @kevinroditeli.bsky.social
WRITTEN BY Roditelli + Frank Barbiere!
ART BY Jorge Corona!
COLORS BY Sarah Stern!
STORY EDITED by Yours Truly!
LET'S GO!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rod...
SPEARHEADED BY @kevinroditeli.bsky.social
WRITTEN BY Roditelli + Frank Barbiere!
ART BY Jorge Corona!
COLORS BY Sarah Stern!
STORY EDITED by Yours Truly!
LET'S GO!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rod...
SWAT KATS - FIRST EVER COMIC BOOK!
The beloved vigilantes are back with their first ever COMIC BOOK SERIES from the TV show creators, A-list writers and Jorge Corona!
www.kickstarter.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
It's the campaign launch for SWAT KATS in its comic book debut! CREATED BY The Tremblay Brothers!
SPEARHEADED BY @kevinroditeli.bsky.social
WRITTEN BY Roditelli + Frank Barbiere!
ART BY Jorge Corona!
COLORS BY Sarah Stern!
STORY EDITED by Yours Truly!
LET'S GO!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rod...
SPEARHEADED BY @kevinroditeli.bsky.social
WRITTEN BY Roditelli + Frank Barbiere!
ART BY Jorge Corona!
COLORS BY Sarah Stern!
STORY EDITED by Yours Truly!
LET'S GO!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rod...
One of the best first issues of a superhero comic book series ever produced in the North American Direct Market...and it changed everything.
If you know, you know.
If you know, you know.
October 26, 2025 at 1:14 PM
One of the best first issues of a superhero comic book series ever produced in the North American Direct Market...and it changed everything.
If you know, you know.
If you know, you know.
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The 2025 TRIPWIRE AWARDS nominations are out! The team of yours truly + @hackintimseeley.bsky.social are nominated for Best Writer for our series BLOODLETTER from @mcfarlanecomics.bsky.social @imagecomics.com
Fans and industry professionals are eligible to vote! docs.google.com/forms/d/1Gk8...
Fans and industry professionals are eligible to vote! docs.google.com/forms/d/1Gk8...
October 21, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The 2025 TRIPWIRE AWARDS nominations are out! The team of yours truly + @hackintimseeley.bsky.social are nominated for Best Writer for our series BLOODLETTER from @mcfarlanecomics.bsky.social @imagecomics.com
Fans and industry professionals are eligible to vote! docs.google.com/forms/d/1Gk8...
Fans and industry professionals are eligible to vote! docs.google.com/forms/d/1Gk8...
The 2025 TRIPWIRE AWARDS nominations are out! The team of yours truly + @hackintimseeley.bsky.social are nominated for Best Writer for our series BLOODLETTER from @mcfarlanecomics.bsky.social @imagecomics.com
Fans and industry professionals are eligible to vote! docs.google.com/forms/d/1Gk8...
Fans and industry professionals are eligible to vote! docs.google.com/forms/d/1Gk8...
October 21, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The 2025 TRIPWIRE AWARDS nominations are out! The team of yours truly + @hackintimseeley.bsky.social are nominated for Best Writer for our series BLOODLETTER from @mcfarlanecomics.bsky.social @imagecomics.com
Fans and industry professionals are eligible to vote! docs.google.com/forms/d/1Gk8...
Fans and industry professionals are eligible to vote! docs.google.com/forms/d/1Gk8...
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FOLKS!
The Comic Shop Anthology has just 53 hours left to fund!
You telling me you're not gonna help make happen a book that features amazing talents like @parisalleyne.bsky.social, @tiredsai.bsky.social, @stephwilliams.bsky.social, @josephpillidge.bsky.social?
Let's get it funded!
The Comic Shop Anthology has just 53 hours left to fund!
You telling me you're not gonna help make happen a book that features amazing talents like @parisalleyne.bsky.social, @tiredsai.bsky.social, @stephwilliams.bsky.social, @josephpillidge.bsky.social?
Let's get it funded!
Help make The Comic Book Shop a reality. This book is only made if the Kickstarter is funded.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/com...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/com...
October 21, 2025 at 8:33 PM
FOLKS!
The Comic Shop Anthology has just 53 hours left to fund!
You telling me you're not gonna help make happen a book that features amazing talents like @parisalleyne.bsky.social, @tiredsai.bsky.social, @stephwilliams.bsky.social, @josephpillidge.bsky.social?
Let's get it funded!
The Comic Shop Anthology has just 53 hours left to fund!
You telling me you're not gonna help make happen a book that features amazing talents like @parisalleyne.bsky.social, @tiredsai.bsky.social, @stephwilliams.bsky.social, @josephpillidge.bsky.social?
Let's get it funded!
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Check out The Comic Shop Anthology: A Hit TV Show Tie-In! by @ringoawards.bsky.social winning Kat Calamia (Lifeline Comics) on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/com...
The Comic Shop Anthology: A Hit TV Show Tie-In!
The Comic Shop is a TV comedy about a quirky crew who will do anything to save their shop - including: starring in their own comic!
www.kickstarter.com
October 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Check out The Comic Shop Anthology: A Hit TV Show Tie-In! by @ringoawards.bsky.social winning Kat Calamia (Lifeline Comics) on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/com...
TWO DAYS LEFT to get this funded, gang!
Math-wise:
If 3,000 of y'all back with $5.00 each, it's funded.
And I know there's more than 3,000 of y'all out there.
Here's the list of top-level creators on this comic, including yours truly!
It'll make you feel better than doomscrolling!
Math-wise:
If 3,000 of y'all back with $5.00 each, it's funded.
And I know there's more than 3,000 of y'all out there.
Here's the list of top-level creators on this comic, including yours truly!
It'll make you feel better than doomscrolling!
October 21, 2025 at 6:43 PM
TWO DAYS LEFT to get this funded, gang!
Math-wise:
If 3,000 of y'all back with $5.00 each, it's funded.
And I know there's more than 3,000 of y'all out there.
Here's the list of top-level creators on this comic, including yours truly!
It'll make you feel better than doomscrolling!
Math-wise:
If 3,000 of y'all back with $5.00 each, it's funded.
And I know there's more than 3,000 of y'all out there.
Here's the list of top-level creators on this comic, including yours truly!
It'll make you feel better than doomscrolling!
A special thanks to my co-presenter at The Ringo Awards, Mr. @jamesdrobinson.bsky.social author of @dc.com STARMAN, one of the best mainstream superhero sagas you could ever read.
Congratulations to James, J. Bone, Ian Herring and Jim Campbell on their award for @darkhorse.com
WELCOME TO MAYNARD!
Congratulations to James, J. Bone, Ian Herring and Jim Campbell on their award for @darkhorse.com
WELCOME TO MAYNARD!
October 20, 2025 at 3:44 PM
A special thanks to my co-presenter at The Ringo Awards, Mr. @jamesdrobinson.bsky.social author of @dc.com STARMAN, one of the best mainstream superhero sagas you could ever read.
Congratulations to James, J. Bone, Ian Herring and Jim Campbell on their award for @darkhorse.com
WELCOME TO MAYNARD!
Congratulations to James, J. Bone, Ian Herring and Jim Campbell on their award for @darkhorse.com
WELCOME TO MAYNARD!
It was an honor to be a presenter and sponsor for this year's Ringo Awards, named after the artist who drew one of my favorite runs of FANTASTIC FOUR.
Thanks to David Jeffery, Randy Tischler, @adamphilips.bsky.social @steveconley.bsky.social and all the people who made it special for everyone.
Thanks to David Jeffery, Randy Tischler, @adamphilips.bsky.social @steveconley.bsky.social and all the people who made it special for everyone.
October 20, 2025 at 3:33 PM
It was an honor to be a presenter and sponsor for this year's Ringo Awards, named after the artist who drew one of my favorite runs of FANTASTIC FOUR.
Thanks to David Jeffery, Randy Tischler, @adamphilips.bsky.social @steveconley.bsky.social and all the people who made it special for everyone.
Thanks to David Jeffery, Randy Tischler, @adamphilips.bsky.social @steveconley.bsky.social and all the people who made it special for everyone.
The end of Baltimore Comic Con with the brain trust of @jamaligle.bsky.social @davidfwalker.bsky.social and @julianlytle.bsky.social !!
#FantasticFour
#BatmanHasNoLimits
#FantasticFour
#BatmanHasNoLimits
October 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The end of Baltimore Comic Con with the brain trust of @jamaligle.bsky.social @davidfwalker.bsky.social and @julianlytle.bsky.social !!
#FantasticFour
#BatmanHasNoLimits
#FantasticFour
#BatmanHasNoLimits
Days 2 and 3 of Baltimore Comic Con included seeing the wondrous @afuarichardson.bsky.social the prolific @davidfwalker.bsky.social , the art team of @seandamienhill.bsky.social & @afowlerart.com and @tkittrell.bsky.social Publisher of Advent Comics!!
#BatmanHasNoLimits
#BatmanHasNoLimits
October 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Days 2 and 3 of Baltimore Comic Con included seeing the wondrous @afuarichardson.bsky.social the prolific @davidfwalker.bsky.social , the art team of @seandamienhill.bsky.social & @afowlerart.com and @tkittrell.bsky.social Publisher of Advent Comics!!
#BatmanHasNoLimits
#BatmanHasNoLimits
Day 1 at Baltimore Comic-Con included snagging a signed copy of @madcavestudios.com TEMPORAL from writer @stephwilliams.bsky.social and colorist D.J. Chavis.
Edited by @jamesbemmett.bsky.social
#BatmanHasNoLimits
Edited by @jamesbemmett.bsky.social
#BatmanHasNoLimits
October 20, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Day 1 at Baltimore Comic-Con included snagging a signed copy of @madcavestudios.com TEMPORAL from writer @stephwilliams.bsky.social and colorist D.J. Chavis.
Edited by @jamesbemmett.bsky.social
#BatmanHasNoLimits
Edited by @jamesbemmett.bsky.social
#BatmanHasNoLimits