Matthew Wilding
@matthewwilding.bsky.social
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Coming soon: FREE HANDS 1-3: The Pirate Adventure Continues!
Struggles mount for the crew of the pirate ship FREE-HAND as enemies close in, and victories aren't what they seem.
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WE ARE SO BACK
FREE HANDS #3 is in pre-launch on Kickstarter, with a planned launch in Q1 of 2026. Hit the "notify me" button now so you don't miss any of the art previews, special offers, or OUR FIRST VARIANT COVER REVEAL
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
FREE HANDS #3 is in pre-launch on Kickstarter, with a planned launch in Q1 of 2026. Hit the "notify me" button now so you don't miss any of the art previews, special offers, or OUR FIRST VARIANT COVER REVEAL
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
I have thoughts on Kaiju and now everyone knows.
We’ve got an advance review up of Mothra: Queen of Monsters from @mooncalfe1.bsky.social @mattzilla85.bsky.social & @idwpublishing.com before the trade hits shelves.
✍️ @matthewwilding.bsky.social
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✍️ @matthewwilding.bsky.social
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Mothra: Queen of the Monsters -Advanced Review
Writer Sophie Campbell does a stellar job with what she’s given here, using a second-tier monster first as background to tragedy, and then as vehicle for redemption for twin sisters Emi and Mira, who ...
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January 20, 2026 at 10:58 PM
I have thoughts on Kaiju and now everyone knows.
Fell's cover is INSANE.
More art to come from @mattroweart.bsky.social as well!
Don't miss Free Hands #3, launching later this year on Kickstarter.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
More art to come from @mattroweart.bsky.social as well!
Don't miss Free Hands #3, launching later this year on Kickstarter.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
January 16, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Fell's cover is INSANE.
More art to come from @mattroweart.bsky.social as well!
Don't miss Free Hands #3, launching later this year on Kickstarter.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
More art to come from @mattroweart.bsky.social as well!
Don't miss Free Hands #3, launching later this year on Kickstarter.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
Reposted by Matthew Wilding
My variant cover for FREE HANDS #3 is unveiled! Thanks to @matthewwilding.bsky.social and @mattroweart.bsky.social for having me. Loved drawing this cover.
Be sure to follow the prelaunch here:
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Be sure to follow the prelaunch here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
January 16, 2026 at 1:50 AM
My variant cover for FREE HANDS #3 is unveiled! Thanks to @matthewwilding.bsky.social and @mattroweart.bsky.social for having me. Loved drawing this cover.
Be sure to follow the prelaunch here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
Be sure to follow the prelaunch here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
Reposted by Matthew Wilding
This is one of the best covers I ever did btw. Check it out in the link below and give Free Hands a prelaunch follow!
Check out our prelaunch update to see our super limited variant cover art for Free Hands #3 by S.I.R./Commander Rao creator @fellhound.bsky.social, and some new line art by @mattroweart.bsky.social!
Don't forget to follow the prelaunch!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
Don't forget to follow the prelaunch!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
January 15, 2026 at 4:46 PM
This is one of the best covers I ever did btw. Check it out in the link below and give Free Hands a prelaunch follow!
Check out our prelaunch update to see our super limited variant cover art for Free Hands #3 by S.I.R./Commander Rao creator @fellhound.bsky.social, and some new line art by @mattroweart.bsky.social!
Don't forget to follow the prelaunch!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
Don't forget to follow the prelaunch!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
January 15, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Check out our prelaunch update to see our super limited variant cover art for Free Hands #3 by S.I.R./Commander Rao creator @fellhound.bsky.social, and some new line art by @mattroweart.bsky.social!
Don't forget to follow the prelaunch!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
Don't forget to follow the prelaunch!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
SOMEONE BE THE 50TH FOLLOWER TO @mattroweart.bsky.social AND MY NEW PIRATE BOOK SO I CAN ANNOUNCE SOMETHING COOL ABOUT IT!
January 14, 2026 at 5:55 PM
SOMEONE BE THE 50TH FOLLOWER TO @mattroweart.bsky.social AND MY NEW PIRATE BOOK SO I CAN ANNOUNCE SOMETHING COOL ABOUT IT!
We're coming back for a new issue of FREE HANDS, and for the first time ever, we're doing an alternate cover! Follow the prelaunch to find out who!
When these are gone, they'll be gone forever!
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When these are gone, they'll be gone forever!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
January 13, 2026 at 2:59 PM
We're coming back for a new issue of FREE HANDS, and for the first time ever, we're doing an alternate cover! Follow the prelaunch to find out who!
When these are gone, they'll be gone forever!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
When these are gone, they'll be gone forever!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
Reposted by Matthew Wilding
You know what they say about men who make pirate comics?
They’ve got long telescopes! ☠️ #FreeHands3 #indiecomics
Join the pre-launch! www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
They’ve got long telescopes! ☠️ #FreeHands3 #indiecomics
Join the pre-launch! www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
January 13, 2026 at 1:02 AM
You know what they say about men who make pirate comics?
They’ve got long telescopes! ☠️ #FreeHands3 #indiecomics
Join the pre-launch! www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
They’ve got long telescopes! ☠️ #FreeHands3 #indiecomics
Join the pre-launch! www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
FREE HANDS #3 is coming to Kickstarter at the end of next month.
@mattroweart.bsky.social's art is gonna knock your socks off.
Make sure to sign up on our prelaunch page to follow along.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
@mattroweart.bsky.social's art is gonna knock your socks off.
Make sure to sign up on our prelaunch page to follow along.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
January 12, 2026 at 7:36 PM
FREE HANDS #3 is coming to Kickstarter at the end of next month.
@mattroweart.bsky.social's art is gonna knock your socks off.
Make sure to sign up on our prelaunch page to follow along.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
@mattroweart.bsky.social's art is gonna knock your socks off.
Make sure to sign up on our prelaunch page to follow along.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
Reposted by Matthew Wilding
New year. New Monday. New Kickstarter!
Join the pre-launch and check us out Day 1!
#indiecomics with @matthewwilding.bsky.social
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Join the pre-launch and check us out Day 1!
#indiecomics with @matthewwilding.bsky.social
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
January 5, 2026 at 5:12 PM
New year. New Monday. New Kickstarter!
Join the pre-launch and check us out Day 1!
#indiecomics with @matthewwilding.bsky.social
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
Join the pre-launch and check us out Day 1!
#indiecomics with @matthewwilding.bsky.social
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
Reposted by Matthew Wilding
Make sure to batten down those hatches because @matthewwilding.bsky.social is bringing back the kick-ass FREE HANDS to Kickstarter and he's taking no prisoners! Click the link below to sign up and hit the open waters with Matthew, if you dare!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
Coming soon: FREE HANDS 1-3: The Pirate Adventure Continues!
Struggles mount for the crew of the pirate ship FREE-HAND as enemies close in, and victories aren't what they seem.
www.kickstarter.com
January 1, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Make sure to batten down those hatches because @matthewwilding.bsky.social is bringing back the kick-ass FREE HANDS to Kickstarter and he's taking no prisoners! Click the link below to sign up and hit the open waters with Matthew, if you dare!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
Oh, you like pirates???
Well, @mattroweart.bsky.social and I have a comic book for you!
FREE HANDS #3 comes to Kickstarter soon, and you can follow the prelaunch now! Already 33 followers, and we’ll reveal our SECRET VARIANT COVER ARTIST when we hit 50.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
Well, @mattroweart.bsky.social and I have a comic book for you!
FREE HANDS #3 comes to Kickstarter soon, and you can follow the prelaunch now! Already 33 followers, and we’ll reveal our SECRET VARIANT COVER ARTIST when we hit 50.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
January 1, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Oh, you like pirates???
Well, @mattroweart.bsky.social and I have a comic book for you!
FREE HANDS #3 comes to Kickstarter soon, and you can follow the prelaunch now! Already 33 followers, and we’ll reveal our SECRET VARIANT COVER ARTIST when we hit 50.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
Well, @mattroweart.bsky.social and I have a comic book for you!
FREE HANDS #3 comes to Kickstarter soon, and you can follow the prelaunch now! Already 33 followers, and we’ll reveal our SECRET VARIANT COVER ARTIST when we hit 50.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
You’re all doing great.
January 1, 2026 at 1:02 AM
You’re all doing great.
I regret to inform everyone that, while the Captain America: Heroes Reborn run is very easy to make fun of because of Rob Liefeld’s famously terrible art, it’s actually really well written, and 30 years later, feels very current.
December 31, 2025 at 1:16 AM
I regret to inform everyone that, while the Captain America: Heroes Reborn run is very easy to make fun of because of Rob Liefeld’s famously terrible art, it’s actually really well written, and 30 years later, feels very current.
Reposted by Matthew Wilding
Smash that NOTIFY button so you don’t miss out when this crew shoves off to sea!
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December 22, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Smash that NOTIFY button so you don’t miss out when this crew shoves off to sea!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
Smash that NOTIFY button so you don’t miss out when this crew shoves off to sea!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
December 22, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Smash that NOTIFY button so you don’t miss out when this crew shoves off to sea!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
Reposted by Matthew Wilding
December 18, 2025 at 12:44 AM
We've already got 27 followers on our prelaunch page!
Once we hit 50, we'll reveal the artist of our FIRST EVER ALTERNATE COVER!
Join the crew now!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
Once we hit 50, we'll reveal the artist of our FIRST EVER ALTERNATE COVER!
Join the crew now!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
December 15, 2025 at 12:46 PM
We've already got 27 followers on our prelaunch page!
Once we hit 50, we'll reveal the artist of our FIRST EVER ALTERNATE COVER!
Join the crew now!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
Once we hit 50, we'll reveal the artist of our FIRST EVER ALTERNATE COVER!
Join the crew now!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
I'll be slinging horror comics at the Castle Island Brewery in Norwood, MA from noon to 5! Come say hi!
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December 14, 2025 at 1:05 PM
I'll be slinging horror comics at the Castle Island Brewery in Norwood, MA from noon to 5! Come say hi!
www.eventbrite.com/e/castle-isl...
www.eventbrite.com/e/castle-isl...
I've got a newsletter about comics and stuff if you're into that sort of thing.
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SeqDecspatch: Free Hands #3 launch, holiday markets, and other odds & ends
Matthew Wilding's newsletter on writing, comics, and peculiarities of being alive
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December 12, 2025 at 10:05 PM
I've got a newsletter about comics and stuff if you're into that sort of thing.
sequentialdecay.beehiiv.com/p/seqdecspat...
sequentialdecay.beehiiv.com/p/seqdecspat...
FREE HANDS IS A COMIC BOOK THAT I MAKE (with @mattroweart.bsky.social!)
SHOW ME COMIC BOOKS THAT YOU MAKE (with other people?)
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SHOW ME COMIC BOOKS THAT YOU MAKE (with other people?)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
December 12, 2025 at 9:27 PM
FREE HANDS IS A COMIC BOOK THAT I MAKE (with @mattroweart.bsky.social!)
SHOW ME COMIC BOOKS THAT YOU MAKE (with other people?)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
SHOW ME COMIC BOOKS THAT YOU MAKE (with other people?)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
Did you read the first two issues of FREE HANDS?
I'd love to know what you thought! We're launching issue 3 on Kickstarter next year and prelaunch is available now.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
I'd love to know what you thought! We're launching issue 3 on Kickstarter next year and prelaunch is available now.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
December 12, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Did you read the first two issues of FREE HANDS?
I'd love to know what you thought! We're launching issue 3 on Kickstarter next year and prelaunch is available now.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
I'd love to know what you thought! We're launching issue 3 on Kickstarter next year and prelaunch is available now.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
WE ARE SO BACK
FREE HANDS #3 is in pre-launch on Kickstarter, with a planned launch in Q1 of 2026. Hit the "notify me" button now so you don't miss any of the art previews, special offers, or OUR FIRST VARIANT COVER REVEAL
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
FREE HANDS #3 is in pre-launch on Kickstarter, with a planned launch in Q1 of 2026. Hit the "notify me" button now so you don't miss any of the art previews, special offers, or OUR FIRST VARIANT COVER REVEAL
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
Coming soon: FREE HANDS 1-3: The Pirate Adventure Continues!
Struggles mount for the crew of the pirate ship FREE-HAND as enemies close in, and victories aren't what they seem.
www.kickstarter.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
WE ARE SO BACK
FREE HANDS #3 is in pre-launch on Kickstarter, with a planned launch in Q1 of 2026. Hit the "notify me" button now so you don't miss any of the art previews, special offers, or OUR FIRST VARIANT COVER REVEAL
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
FREE HANDS #3 is in pre-launch on Kickstarter, with a planned launch in Q1 of 2026. Hit the "notify me" button now so you don't miss any of the art previews, special offers, or OUR FIRST VARIANT COVER REVEAL
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
This ruled!
Comic creators: table at local, non-comics events. Tons of people like what you do who don’t go to comic cons or Kickstarter.
Comic creators: table at local, non-comics events. Tons of people like what you do who don’t go to comic cons or Kickstarter.
I’m all set up at Barrel House Z in Weymouth. Here from 12-4.
November 15, 2025 at 10:25 PM
This ruled!
Comic creators: table at local, non-comics events. Tons of people like what you do who don’t go to comic cons or Kickstarter.
Comic creators: table at local, non-comics events. Tons of people like what you do who don’t go to comic cons or Kickstarter.
I’m all set up at Barrel House Z in Weymouth. Here from 12-4.
November 15, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I’m all set up at Barrel House Z in Weymouth. Here from 12-4.