Mike Sterling, Comics Guy
@mikester.bsky.social
Owner of sterlingsilvercomics.com, blogger at progressiveruin.com, Mike Sterling-er at http://mikesterling.com
37+ years in the comics biz! (I used to work for other stores, now I have my own shop!)
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37+ years in the comics biz! (I used to work for other stores, now I have my own shop!)
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Bigots are dumb
he/him
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Just a reminder, in case, say, something untoward happens with Bluesky, you can always find me on progressiveruin.com, see my various online shenanigans at www.mikesterling.com, and I guess you can find me on Threads if all else fails: www.threads.com/@mikesterjr
You know what I like about Comico comics? Most of them had wraparound covers (or at least another illustration on the back cover).
December 27, 2025 at 1:51 AM
You know what I like about Comico comics? Most of them had wraparound covers (or at least another illustration on the back cover).
Your reminder that the 1993 BATMAN THE ANIMATED SERIES coloring book gave Catwoman a gray-toned costume (unlike all the other characters whose costumes you could color) because otherwise she'd just look mostly naked.
December 26, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Your reminder that the 1993 BATMAN THE ANIMATED SERIES coloring book gave Catwoman a gray-toned costume (unlike all the other characters whose costumes you could color) because otherwise she'd just look mostly naked.
how I'm entering 2026
darth vader is walking in a dark room with a group of people
Alt: Darth Vader wailing "NOOOOOOO!"
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December 26, 2025 at 9:45 PM
how I'm entering 2026
Moonlooker
Make a Bond movie casual
No Time To Diet
No Time To Diet
Make a Bond movie casual
The Man With the Molden Bun
The Man With the Molden Bun
December 26, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Moonlooker
For Christmas I rewatched the 1978 animated adaptation of WATERSHIP DOWN again, because that's a hell of a movie.
I've seen the 2018 Netflix adaptation which I liked okay, but don't really remember a bit of it, unlike the '78 version which left images burned into my brain for decades.
I've seen the 2018 Netflix adaptation which I liked okay, but don't really remember a bit of it, unlike the '78 version which left images burned into my brain for decades.
December 26, 2025 at 7:26 AM
For Christmas I rewatched the 1978 animated adaptation of WATERSHIP DOWN again, because that's a hell of a movie.
I've seen the 2018 Netflix adaptation which I liked okay, but don't really remember a bit of it, unlike the '78 version which left images burned into my brain for decades.
I've seen the 2018 Netflix adaptation which I liked okay, but don't really remember a bit of it, unlike the '78 version which left images burned into my brain for decades.
"...And Tiny Tim, who started to get...tinier, somehow, after being exposed to that weird mist? Well, now he's fighting a spider with a straight pin and anyway this is turning out to be one weird Christmas."
December 25, 2025 at 5:58 PM
"...And Tiny Tim, who started to get...tinier, somehow, after being exposed to that weird mist? Well, now he's fighting a spider with a straight pin and anyway this is turning out to be one weird Christmas."
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A Christmas-themed entry in the SAW franchise: I, SAW, MOMMY KISSING SANTA CLAUS.
December 25, 2025 at 6:57 AM
A Christmas-themed entry in the SAW franchise: I, SAW, MOMMY KISSING SANTA CLAUS.
Merry Christmas, you weirdos.
December 25, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Merry Christmas, you weirdos.
Okay, I think I'm *finally* in the mood for Halloween.
I should be ready for this Christmas sometime in April.
I should be ready for this Christmas sometime in April.
December 25, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Okay, I think I'm *finally* in the mood for Halloween.
I should be ready for this Christmas sometime in April.
I should be ready for this Christmas sometime in April.
hey I hope everyone has a happy 17th anniversary of the opening of Frank Miller's THE SPIRIT tomorrow
December 24, 2025 at 11:13 PM
hey I hope everyone has a happy 17th anniversary of the opening of Frank Miller's THE SPIRIT tomorrow
Wrapping presents, watching PLURIBUS...things seem almost tolerable.
December 24, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Wrapping presents, watching PLURIBUS...things seem almost tolerable.
Wow, a due as round-the-bend about Elvis as that one guy was who was attacking me about referencing MAD Magazine. Weird sort of fan who gets SO possessive about their particular obsession they can't abide ANYONE else talking about it.
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I just found out there's a guy on here who namesearches Elvis Presley and will show up to scold you if you ask questions about how old Elvis Presley's wife was when they met
December 23, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Wow, a due as round-the-bend about Elvis as that one guy was who was attacking me about referencing MAD Magazine. Weird sort of fan who gets SO possessive about their particular obsession they can't abide ANYONE else talking about it.
bsky.app/profile/them...
bsky.app/profile/them...
GIRAAAAAFFES
December 23, 2025 at 9:34 PM
GIRAAAAAFFES
Reminder that this year I was on @comicbookyeti.com's "Let's Talk Comics" podcast - cryptidcreatorcorner.com/episode/lets... - with some bonus content on their Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/sterli...
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December 23, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Reminder that this year I was on @comicbookyeti.com's "Let's Talk Comics" podcast - cryptidcreatorcorner.com/episode/lets... - with some bonus content on their Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/sterli...
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Got an email supposedly from Universal Distribution regarding signing up for an account for Free Comic Book Day. Just want to see if anyone else got it, too.
December 23, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Got an email supposedly from Universal Distribution regarding signing up for an account for Free Comic Book Day. Just want to see if anyone else got it, too.
December 22, 2025 at 10:32 PM
oh and now every shipment has just shown up at my shop
December 22, 2025 at 10:16 PM
oh and now every shipment has just shown up at my shop
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Alerting all Minties!
One of our dear friends, Ryley aka @omnibuscollector.bsky.social, has had a massive portion of his omnibus collection stolen from him!
Please, if you’re from the Houston, TX area or know of anyone from there, let us know if you hear/see anything!
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8yDd1KD/
One of our dear friends, Ryley aka @omnibuscollector.bsky.social, has had a massive portion of his omnibus collection stolen from him!
Please, if you’re from the Houston, TX area or know of anyone from there, let us know if you hear/see anything!
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8yDd1KD/
I was robbed of my comic collection, please share. #comics #comictok #omnibuscollector
TikTok video by The Omnibus Collector
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December 22, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Alerting all Minties!
One of our dear friends, Ryley aka @omnibuscollector.bsky.social, has had a massive portion of his omnibus collection stolen from him!
Please, if you’re from the Houston, TX area or know of anyone from there, let us know if you hear/see anything!
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8yDd1KD/
One of our dear friends, Ryley aka @omnibuscollector.bsky.social, has had a massive portion of his omnibus collection stolen from him!
Please, if you’re from the Houston, TX area or know of anyone from there, let us know if you hear/see anything!
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8yDd1KD/
Already got my Penguin Random House/Marvel shipment for next week.
Can't remember the last time I had a Diamond shipment. (I think it was a box of toys a few weeks back.)
Can't remember the last time I had a Diamond shipment. (I think it was a box of toys a few weeks back.)
December 22, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Already got my Penguin Random House/Marvel shipment for next week.
Can't remember the last time I had a Diamond shipment. (I think it was a box of toys a few weeks back.)
Can't remember the last time I had a Diamond shipment. (I think it was a box of toys a few weeks back.)
Listened to a YouTube video about "Red Flags at Comic Shops" and thankfully none of them were "owner is a big fan of Frank Miller's the Spirit."
December 22, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Listened to a YouTube video about "Red Flags at Comic Shops" and thankfully none of them were "owner is a big fan of Frank Miller's the Spirit."
somehow I knew talking about a certain film was going to get the attention of someone who worked on the film, I just didn't expect it to be The Guy in Charge
I wish I'd liked the movie, but What Can You Do™?
I wish I'd liked the movie, but What Can You Do™?
December 21, 2025 at 9:38 PM
somehow I knew talking about a certain film was going to get the attention of someone who worked on the film, I just didn't expect it to be The Guy in Charge
I wish I'd liked the movie, but What Can You Do™?
I wish I'd liked the movie, but What Can You Do™?