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Matthew Wilding
@matthewwilding.bsky.social
Writes comics & prose, works in museums, eats too much.

https://linktr.ee/matthewwilding
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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...
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
I have thoughts on Kaiju and now everyone knows.
January 20, 2026 at 10:58 PM
This was one of the five best things I’ve ever acquired from a non-traditional publisher.
January 20, 2026 at 10:57 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...
January 16, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
January 16, 2026 at 1:50 AM
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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...
January 15, 2026 at 4:46 PM
I'm not sure how long you've been able to do it, but I'm also trying to be better about using the tools at our disposal.
January 15, 2026 at 3:40 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...
January 15, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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
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...
January 13, 2026 at 2:59 PM
I literally groaned. GROANED.
January 13, 2026 at 1:44 AM
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...
January 13, 2026 at 1:02 AM
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...
January 12, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Guess I need to open my email then, huh?
January 12, 2026 at 11:44 AM
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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...
January 5, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Thanks, homie.
January 3, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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...
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
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...
January 1, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Top 3 kind of dog.
January 1, 2026 at 1:03 AM
You’re all doing great.
January 1, 2026 at 1:02 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.
December 31, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Reposted by Matthew Wilding
Smash that NOTIFY button so you don’t miss out when this crew shoves off to sea!

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...
December 22, 2025 at 12:51 PM
I feel like Last Ronin and Tom King’s Mister Miracle were what really pulled me back in after a long break.
December 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Reposted by Matthew Wilding
FREE HANDS 3 Sets Sail 2026☠️
#comics #indiecomics #kickstartercomics
December 18, 2025 at 12:44 AM