Zack Quaintance
@zackquaintance.bsky.social
Comic book writer in Brooklyn.
Reviews editor at Eisner-winning comics site, The Beat. Formerly ran Comics Bookcase. Wrote about comics for NPR Books.
Once had a short story published by Tin House.
https://linktr.ee/zackquaintance
Reviews editor at Eisner-winning comics site, The Beat. Formerly ran Comics Bookcase. Wrote about comics for NPR Books.
Once had a short story published by Tin House.
https://linktr.ee/zackquaintance
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Hi #PortfolioDay, I'm a comic book writer in the indie space
my most recent books are grindhouse Texas horror comic, MACABRE VALLEY #1, and the genre jam session, DEATH OF COMICS BOOKCASE VOL 1.
currently cooking up sequels to both
open to work/collaboration. contact: ZackQ@ComicsBookcase.com
my most recent books are grindhouse Texas horror comic, MACABRE VALLEY #1, and the genre jam session, DEATH OF COMICS BOOKCASE VOL 1.
currently cooking up sequels to both
open to work/collaboration. contact: ZackQ@ComicsBookcase.com
doing well! hope things are all good by you
February 10, 2026 at 7:46 PM
doing well! hope things are all good by you
I just backed Morgana Pendragon #1-2 (A Medieval Adventure) on @kickstarter.com from @mcholly1.bsky.social & @aldenkart.bsky.social www.kickstarter.com/projects/mho...
Morgana Pendragon #1-2 (A Medieval Adventure)
After twenty years, Morgana returns to England to find King Arthur dying and England invaded by a sorceress of enormous power.
www.kickstarter.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM
I just backed Morgana Pendragon #1-2 (A Medieval Adventure) on @kickstarter.com from @mcholly1.bsky.social & @aldenkart.bsky.social www.kickstarter.com/projects/mho...
phew, kickstarter season is well underway...doing my best to support all the very cool indie comics being made
as i always say, there is no better way to spend money in comics than supporting these scrappy, fully independent books ... feels good
as i always say, there is no better way to spend money in comics than supporting these scrappy, fully independent books ... feels good
February 10, 2026 at 7:29 PM
phew, kickstarter season is well underway...doing my best to support all the very cool indie comics being made
as i always say, there is no better way to spend money in comics than supporting these scrappy, fully independent books ... feels good
as i always say, there is no better way to spend money in comics than supporting these scrappy, fully independent books ... feels good
I just backed Dino Knights: The Complete Arc on @kickstarter.com from @chappyzach.bsky.social www.kickstarter.com/projects/hou...
Dino Knights: The Complete Arc
Issues 5 and 6 deliver an epic conclusion to the arc!
www.kickstarter.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:27 PM
I just backed Dino Knights: The Complete Arc on @kickstarter.com from @chappyzach.bsky.social www.kickstarter.com/projects/hou...
I just backed Inheritance #1 on @kickstarter.com by @dougawood.bsky.social www.kickstarter.com/projects/174...
Inheritance #1
His father amassed wealth and a criminal empire second to none and now he stands ready to inherit everything he never wanted.
www.kickstarter.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:26 PM
I just backed Inheritance #1 on @kickstarter.com by @dougawood.bsky.social www.kickstarter.com/projects/174...
I just backed Superguy #1 and #2: My Date with the President's Daughter on @kickstarter.com from @mrtonynacho.bsky.social www.kickstarter.com/projects/mrt...
Superguy #1 and #2: My Date with the President's Daughter
When a rampaging pink monster looks for revenge on an injured Superguy, will Robotguy step up and save the day... or fall in love?!
www.kickstarter.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:23 PM
I just backed Superguy #1 and #2: My Date with the President's Daughter on @kickstarter.com from @mrtonynacho.bsky.social www.kickstarter.com/projects/mrt...
I just backed Crit One 4: This Spell Could Have Been An Email on @kickstarter.com by @lukewhenderson.bsky.social www.kickstarter.com/projects/luk...
Crit One 4: This Spell Could Have Been An Email
Orcs gather around the water cooler, witches fail to file their reports correctly, and much more in the FINAL issue of Crit One.
www.kickstarter.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:21 PM
I just backed Crit One 4: This Spell Could Have Been An Email on @kickstarter.com by @lukewhenderson.bsky.social www.kickstarter.com/projects/luk...
I just backed Shards of Reflection on @kickstarter.com by @kelmcdonald.bsky.social www.kickstarter.com/projects/149...
Shards of Reflection
A newly made vampire searches for the vampire who made her while unable to trust her new senses and memories.
www.kickstarter.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:16 PM
I just backed Shards of Reflection on @kickstarter.com by @kelmcdonald.bsky.social www.kickstarter.com/projects/149...
Reposted by Zack Quaintance
my weekly comics rec column is up at @comicsbeat.bsky.social, talking new Vertigo, Mike Mignola teaming up on a Hellboy story with his brother, X-Men, and more
www.comicsbeat.com/top-comics-t...
www.comicsbeat.com/top-comics-t...
Top Comics to Buy for February 11, 2026: A Mignola brothers team-up, a new Vertigo launch, and more
This week's Top Comics to Buy features the first new title from relaunched Vertigo, a new Hellboy story, and more!
www.comicsbeat.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:11 PM
my weekly comics rec column is up at @comicsbeat.bsky.social, talking new Vertigo, Mike Mignola teaming up on a Hellboy story with his brother, X-Men, and more
www.comicsbeat.com/top-comics-t...
www.comicsbeat.com/top-comics-t...
my weekly comics rec column is up at @comicsbeat.bsky.social, talking new Vertigo, Mike Mignola teaming up on a Hellboy story with his brother, X-Men, and more
www.comicsbeat.com/top-comics-t...
www.comicsbeat.com/top-comics-t...
Top Comics to Buy for February 11, 2026: A Mignola brothers team-up, a new Vertigo launch, and more
This week's Top Comics to Buy features the first new title from relaunched Vertigo, a new Hellboy story, and more!
www.comicsbeat.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:11 PM
my weekly comics rec column is up at @comicsbeat.bsky.social, talking new Vertigo, Mike Mignola teaming up on a Hellboy story with his brother, X-Men, and more
www.comicsbeat.com/top-comics-t...
www.comicsbeat.com/top-comics-t...
Reposted by Zack Quaintance
just bought tickets to see Metric / Broken Social Scene in July
February 10, 2026 at 3:10 PM
just bought tickets to see Metric / Broken Social Scene in July
i bet your parking situation is AMAZING though
February 10, 2026 at 3:14 PM
i bet your parking situation is AMAZING though
freaking ohio...this show is like 20 mins via the subway away from me, which is a big thrill
February 10, 2026 at 3:12 PM
freaking ohio...this show is like 20 mins via the subway away from me, which is a big thrill
just bought tickets to see Metric / Broken Social Scene in July
February 10, 2026 at 3:10 PM
just bought tickets to see Metric / Broken Social Scene in July
the stacks is back!
love these videos, like the criterion closet...but comics
love these videos, like the criterion closet...but comics
#InTheStacks Season Two is a Go!
Jim Rugg (Street Angel, Hulk: Grand Design) picks his favorite comics off the shelves of @thirdeyecomics.bsky.social.
New Episodes Every Tuesday. Watch the rest of Rugg's video & subscribe to The Stacks---> youtu.be/reXDykzGLEI?...
Jim Rugg (Street Angel, Hulk: Grand Design) picks his favorite comics off the shelves of @thirdeyecomics.bsky.social.
New Episodes Every Tuesday. Watch the rest of Rugg's video & subscribe to The Stacks---> youtu.be/reXDykzGLEI?...
February 10, 2026 at 2:20 PM
the stacks is back!
love these videos, like the criterion closet...but comics
love these videos, like the criterion closet...but comics
grumpy as hell and chewing whole handfuls
February 9, 2026 at 9:28 PM
grumpy as hell and chewing whole handfuls
oranges of any kind are so great, the anti-almonds
February 9, 2026 at 9:17 PM
oranges of any kind are so great, the anti-almonds
have started eating roasted almonds instead of processed snacks of late as part of an effort to make my mood worse
February 9, 2026 at 9:14 PM
have started eating roasted almonds instead of processed snacks of late as part of an effort to make my mood worse
finished this, it's very good, scripted by Ezra Claytan Daniels for Camilla Sucre, drawing her first OGN here...it's a tight masked killer slasher that dives deep into swampy florida history, loved it
now reading: mama came callin’ by ezra claytan daniels and camilla sucre
February 9, 2026 at 7:35 PM
finished this, it's very good, scripted by Ezra Claytan Daniels for Camilla Sucre, drawing her first OGN here...it's a tight masked killer slasher that dives deep into swampy florida history, loved it
happy to repost!
February 9, 2026 at 3:27 PM
happy to repost!
Reposted by Zack Quaintance
hey @zackquaintance.bsky.social as a comics fan thought this may interest you. it's just comic strips
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tri...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tri...
Stripwire Presents
A 100 page A4 anthology featuring a selection of classic and some unseen strips taken from Tripwire's Stripwire section.
www.kickstarter.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:25 PM
hey @zackquaintance.bsky.social as a comics fan thought this may interest you. it's just comic strips
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tri...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tri...
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February 9, 2026 at 3:12 PM
if you want to write comics, you really need to subscribe to @johnlees.bsky.social newsletter
john generously shares his helpful experiences and insights on everything from how to prep for tabling to sending follow-up emails to editors, and much more
HIGHLY recommend
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john generously shares his helpful experiences and insights on everything from how to prep for tabling to sending follow-up emails to editors, and much more
HIGHLY recommend
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after the reaction: "i'll see myself out"
February 9, 2026 at 2:42 PM
after the reaction: "i'll see myself out"