Fred Van Lente
@fredvanlente.bsky.social
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A1 DEADLINE SPECIAL
A1 and DEADLINE, two landmark UK comic book publications ARE BACK! The heart of UK counterculture returns to print.
www.kickstarter.com
Very proud to be a stray Yank in the A1 DEADLINE SPECIAL w/a story w/my pal @alisonsampson.bsky.social! Check out their Kickstarter, which is already well on its way to its goal: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dee...
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If you've been curious about my 60-issue sci-fi epic THE FUTURE IS ******, FOC for the first trade, collecting the first seven issues for $9.99, and #8, the beginning of the next arc, is today! The perfect jumping on point!
November 10, 2025 at 5:39 PM
If you've been curious about my 60-issue sci-fi epic THE FUTURE IS ******, FOC for the first trade, collecting the first seven issues for $9.99, and #8, the beginning of the next arc, is today! The perfect jumping on point!
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I may have done too much here
November 10, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I may have done too much here
If you've been curious about my 60-issue sci-fi epic THE FUTURE IS ******, FOC for the first trade, collecting the first seven issues for $9.99, and #8, the beginning of the next arc, is today! The perfect jumping on point!
November 10, 2025 at 5:39 PM
If you've been curious about my 60-issue sci-fi epic THE FUTURE IS ******, FOC for the first trade, collecting the first seven issues for $9.99, and #8, the beginning of the next arc, is today! The perfect jumping on point!
BFD my circulatory system walks through the kitchen practically every day
happy circulatory system walking through the kitchen day
November 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
BFD my circulatory system walks through the kitchen practically every day
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⚡ He’s back — and more dangerous than ever.
Peter Cannon returns in THUNDERBOLT #1, bringing mystery, swagger, and psychic super-science to a new generation of heroics! #comicsky
💥 From @dynamitecomicshq.bsky.social, written by @fredvanlente.bsky.social, art by Jonathan Lau:
Peter Cannon returns in THUNDERBOLT #1, bringing mystery, swagger, and psychic super-science to a new generation of heroics! #comicsky
💥 From @dynamitecomicshq.bsky.social, written by @fredvanlente.bsky.social, art by Jonathan Lau:
Dynamite Preview: Peter Cannon Thunderbolt #1
PETER CANNON IS BACK — AND FISTS AND FEET WILL FLY!
aiptcomics.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM
⚡ He’s back — and more dangerous than ever.
Peter Cannon returns in THUNDERBOLT #1, bringing mystery, swagger, and psychic super-science to a new generation of heroics! #comicsky
💥 From @dynamitecomicshq.bsky.social, written by @fredvanlente.bsky.social, art by Jonathan Lau:
Peter Cannon returns in THUNDERBOLT #1, bringing mystery, swagger, and psychic super-science to a new generation of heroics! #comicsky
💥 From @dynamitecomicshq.bsky.social, written by @fredvanlente.bsky.social, art by Jonathan Lau:
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Did you miss the Kickstarter for @crystalskillman.bsky.social, @fredvanlente.bsky.social, and @nandopintoart.bsky.social’s EAT FIGHTER: THE COLLECTED EDITION? Don’t fret! You still have time to get in on the gastronomic fun with this late backer link!
rocketship.pledgemanager.com/projects/eat...
rocketship.pledgemanager.com/projects/eat...
November 8, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Did you miss the Kickstarter for @crystalskillman.bsky.social, @fredvanlente.bsky.social, and @nandopintoart.bsky.social’s EAT FIGHTER: THE COLLECTED EDITION? Don’t fret! You still have time to get in on the gastronomic fun with this late backer link!
rocketship.pledgemanager.com/projects/eat...
rocketship.pledgemanager.com/projects/eat...
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The Amazing Spider-Man #589 (Mar 2009). Story: Fred Van Lente (@fredvanlente.bsky.social), pencils: Paulo Siqueira, inks: Amilton Santos, colors: Jeromy Cox (@jeromycox.bsky.social) #Spider-Man #TheSpot
November 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The Amazing Spider-Man #589 (Mar 2009). Story: Fred Van Lente (@fredvanlente.bsky.social), pencils: Paulo Siqueira, inks: Amilton Santos, colors: Jeromy Cox (@jeromycox.bsky.social) #Spider-Man #TheSpot
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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 7, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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...
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Folks, it’s about to get real as the Black Mountain crew faces a threat unlike anything they’ve confronted before.
Preorder by Friday 11-7 to save 25%!
impulsecreations.com/collections/... @fredvanlente.bsky.social
Preorder by Friday 11-7 to save 25%!
impulsecreations.com/collections/... @fredvanlente.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Folks, it’s about to get real as the Black Mountain crew faces a threat unlike anything they’ve confronted before.
Preorder by Friday 11-7 to save 25%!
impulsecreations.com/collections/... @fredvanlente.bsky.social
Preorder by Friday 11-7 to save 25%!
impulsecreations.com/collections/... @fredvanlente.bsky.social
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Having fun over here with @fredvanlente.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Having fun over here with @fredvanlente.bsky.social
The definition of a fake relationship is one where one of the parties can't dump you
What does marriage to a chatbot look like? Hear from three people who say they fell in love with A.I. about the joys and anxieties their romances, in their own words. nyti.ms/480WFtC
November 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The definition of a fake relationship is one where one of the parties can't dump you
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Hey, friends in NYC! Please do sign up and save the day for the 11/15 Hands Off NYC Day of Community Action to push back against ICE in our city! (I'm gonna be helping organize something - it's gonna be fun!)
November 15 Community Day of Action · Indivisible Brooklyn
We marched, now we organize! On November 15th (date updated!), organizations across NYC are planning concrete actions you can take to continue to say NO KINGS and HANDS OFF NYC! Together we will share...
www.mobilize.us
November 6, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Hey, friends in NYC! Please do sign up and save the day for the 11/15 Hands Off NYC Day of Community Action to push back against ICE in our city! (I'm gonna be helping organize something - it's gonna be fun!)
I just backed Dreamhouse: An Existential Suspense Graphic Novella on @kickstarter.com from @robertwilsoniv.bsky.social
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rob...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rob...
Dreamhouse: An Existential Suspense Graphic Novella
A couple is challenged with a test of their relationship and survival in the form of a mid century modern house.
www.kickstarter.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I just backed Dreamhouse: An Existential Suspense Graphic Novella on @kickstarter.com from @robertwilsoniv.bsky.social
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rob...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rob...
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HOT PICKS! On Sale This Week! 13thdimension.com/hot-picks-on... @jorgejimenezart.bsky.social @mattfraction.bsky.social @gavinguidry.bsky.social @jefflemire171.bsky.social @marcofinnegan.bsky.social @fredvanlente.bsky.social @franktieri.bsky.social @ericafails.bsky.social
HOT PICKS! On Sale This Week!
Scott and Dan pick the comics they’re most looking forward to…
13thdimension.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Happy National Cat Day
October 29, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Happy National Cat Day
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Our next Essential Read is the wonderfully titled Die!Namite: Blood Red #1 from @dynamitecomicshq.bsky.social by @fredvanlente.bsky.social and @marcofinnegan.bsky.social - With femme fatales, sci-fi horror, and pulp noir vibes, this delivers blood-soaked action and intrigue ^KB wp.me/p8WCuG-3OO
October 29, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Our next Essential Read is the wonderfully titled Die!Namite: Blood Red #1 from @dynamitecomicshq.bsky.social by @fredvanlente.bsky.social and @marcofinnegan.bsky.social - With femme fatales, sci-fi horror, and pulp noir vibes, this delivers blood-soaked action and intrigue ^KB wp.me/p8WCuG-3OO
Inside me are two wolves.
They are both named Skippy.
It is confusing
They are both named Skippy.
It is confusing
October 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Inside me are two wolves.
They are both named Skippy.
It is confusing
They are both named Skippy.
It is confusing
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Ready to take your comic writing to the next level?
Learn from acclaimed writer @fredvanlente.bsky.social in our Comics Writing: Story Arcs & Ongoing Series course!
Build epic story arcs.
Master serialized storytelling.
Sign up now: bit.ly/3YaIldk
#ComicsWriting #ComicsExperience
Learn from acclaimed writer @fredvanlente.bsky.social in our Comics Writing: Story Arcs & Ongoing Series course!
Build epic story arcs.
Master serialized storytelling.
Sign up now: bit.ly/3YaIldk
#ComicsWriting #ComicsExperience
October 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Ready to take your comic writing to the next level?
Learn from acclaimed writer @fredvanlente.bsky.social in our Comics Writing: Story Arcs & Ongoing Series course!
Build epic story arcs.
Master serialized storytelling.
Sign up now: bit.ly/3YaIldk
#ComicsWriting #ComicsExperience
Learn from acclaimed writer @fredvanlente.bsky.social in our Comics Writing: Story Arcs & Ongoing Series course!
Build epic story arcs.
Master serialized storytelling.
Sign up now: bit.ly/3YaIldk
#ComicsWriting #ComicsExperience
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Designing a Halloween puzzle that would change as you built it, along with an integrated podcast, was a challenge. But @ryandunlavey.com nailed it. Here's a glimpse at his process. You can get a puzzle for yourself here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/448...
October 23, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Designing a Halloween puzzle that would change as you built it, along with an integrated podcast, was a challenge. But @ryandunlavey.com nailed it. Here's a glimpse at his process. You can get a puzzle for yourself here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/448...
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Currently reading: All New Harbinger #2 by @fredvanlente.bsky.social , Eric Tomayo, Exequiel Fernandez Roel
Really enjoying the start to the series and wasn't familiar with the art team but think they're doing great work and find the new characters pretty interesting .
#valiant #comicsky
Really enjoying the start to the series and wasn't familiar with the art team but think they're doing great work and find the new characters pretty interesting .
#valiant #comicsky
October 22, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Currently reading: All New Harbinger #2 by @fredvanlente.bsky.social , Eric Tomayo, Exequiel Fernandez Roel
Really enjoying the start to the series and wasn't familiar with the art team but think they're doing great work and find the new characters pretty interesting .
#valiant #comicsky
Really enjoying the start to the series and wasn't familiar with the art team but think they're doing great work and find the new characters pretty interesting .
#valiant #comicsky
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www.kickstarter.com/projects/dee...
Delighted and honoured to be in the new A1 Deadline, alongside most excellent and very funny writer @fredvanlente.bsky.social and genius colourist @wordie.bsky.social with our story The Beard (originally published by @brokenfrontier.bsky.social ten years ago).1/2
Delighted and honoured to be in the new A1 Deadline, alongside most excellent and very funny writer @fredvanlente.bsky.social and genius colourist @wordie.bsky.social with our story The Beard (originally published by @brokenfrontier.bsky.social ten years ago).1/2
A1 DEADLINE SPECIAL
A1 and DEADLINE, two landmark UK comic book publications ARE BACK! The heart of UK counterculture returns to print.
www.kickstarter.com
October 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dee...
Delighted and honoured to be in the new A1 Deadline, alongside most excellent and very funny writer @fredvanlente.bsky.social and genius colourist @wordie.bsky.social with our story The Beard (originally published by @brokenfrontier.bsky.social ten years ago).1/2
Delighted and honoured to be in the new A1 Deadline, alongside most excellent and very funny writer @fredvanlente.bsky.social and genius colourist @wordie.bsky.social with our story The Beard (originally published by @brokenfrontier.bsky.social ten years ago).1/2
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"Black Sheep is a fascinating and brutal villain and the book does a great job giving you the feeling the heroes may not be able to stop them."
@alienbooks.bsky.social @fredvanlente.bsky.social #comicsky #NCBD
Read @noroomforgloom.bsky.social's review:
@alienbooks.bsky.social @fredvanlente.bsky.social #comicsky #NCBD
Read @noroomforgloom.bsky.social's review:
‘Valiant Beyond: All-New Harbinger’ #2 review
Can new Harbinger recruit Chung-Cha Kwan stop Black Sheep when the rest of the team couldn't?
aiptcomics.com
October 21, 2025 at 3:33 PM
"Black Sheep is a fascinating and brutal villain and the book does a great job giving you the feeling the heroes may not be able to stop them."
@alienbooks.bsky.social @fredvanlente.bsky.social #comicsky #NCBD
Read @noroomforgloom.bsky.social's review:
@alienbooks.bsky.social @fredvanlente.bsky.social #comicsky #NCBD
Read @noroomforgloom.bsky.social's review:
Very proud to be a stray Yank in the A1 DEADLINE SPECIAL w/a story w/my pal @alisonsampson.bsky.social! Check out their Kickstarter, which is already well on its way to its goal: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dee...
A1 DEADLINE SPECIAL
A1 and DEADLINE, two landmark UK comic book publications ARE BACK! The heart of UK counterculture returns to print.
www.kickstarter.com
October 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Very proud to be a stray Yank in the A1 DEADLINE SPECIAL w/a story w/my pal @alisonsampson.bsky.social! Check out their Kickstarter, which is already well on its way to its goal: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dee...
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I just got to take a minute and pint out there @fredvanlente.bsky.social writes a badass Ms Fury
October 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
I just got to take a minute and pint out there @fredvanlente.bsky.social writes a badass Ms Fury
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Really looking forward to returning to @baltimorecomiccon.bsky.social this weekend - mostly so I can catch up with everyone I missed in the the utter chaos of NYCC!
@fredvanlente.bsky.social and I will be set up at table 118 - see you there!
@fredvanlente.bsky.social and I will be set up at table 118 - see you there!
October 15, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Really looking forward to returning to @baltimorecomiccon.bsky.social this weekend - mostly so I can catch up with everyone I missed in the the utter chaos of NYCC!
@fredvanlente.bsky.social and I will be set up at table 118 - see you there!
@fredvanlente.bsky.social and I will be set up at table 118 - see you there!