Hayden Mears
@haydenmears.bsky.social
Entertainment journalist. Comics writer. Autism advocate. Unapologetic goofball. Bylines at The Seattle Times, Salon, IGN, TVLine, Paste Magazine, Starburst Magazine, etc.
You bet your ass this was a Day 1 purchase.
November 18, 2025 at 8:04 PM
You bet your ass this was a Day 1 purchase.
Feeling this so hard right now 🤠
November 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Feeling this so hard right now 🤠
My interview with author @travisbaldree.bsky.social is in today's print edition of The Seattle Times!
I had a blast talking with him, and I think you'll have just as much fun hearing what he had to say about his "Legends & Lattes" series.
I had a blast talking with him, and I think you'll have just as much fun hearing what he had to say about his "Legends & Lattes" series.
November 9, 2025 at 5:46 PM
My interview with author @travisbaldree.bsky.social is in today's print edition of The Seattle Times!
I had a blast talking with him, and I think you'll have just as much fun hearing what he had to say about his "Legends & Lattes" series.
I had a blast talking with him, and I think you'll have just as much fun hearing what he had to say about his "Legends & Lattes" series.
A popular refrain amongst conservatives --- especially after Charlie Kirk's death --- has been to denounce the left as heartless hate mongers who scream for the blood of the right.
Meanwhile, you've got far-right "pundits" saying things like this with little to no opposition.
Repulsive.
Meanwhile, you've got far-right "pundits" saying things like this with little to no opposition.
Repulsive.
November 8, 2025 at 12:21 AM
A popular refrain amongst conservatives --- especially after Charlie Kirk's death --- has been to denounce the left as heartless hate mongers who scream for the blood of the right.
Meanwhile, you've got far-right "pundits" saying things like this with little to no opposition.
Repulsive.
Meanwhile, you've got far-right "pundits" saying things like this with little to no opposition.
Repulsive.
Loved "Predator: Badlands," though it didn't do quite as much for me as "Prey" did.
The story is thin but focused, and while I found Dek's unearned evolution from weakest link to peerless fighter jarring, he's relatable enough that I wasn't too bothered by this nonsensical progression.
The story is thin but focused, and while I found Dek's unearned evolution from weakest link to peerless fighter jarring, he's relatable enough that I wasn't too bothered by this nonsensical progression.
November 6, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Loved "Predator: Badlands," though it didn't do quite as much for me as "Prey" did.
The story is thin but focused, and while I found Dek's unearned evolution from weakest link to peerless fighter jarring, he's relatable enough that I wasn't too bothered by this nonsensical progression.
The story is thin but focused, and while I found Dek's unearned evolution from weakest link to peerless fighter jarring, he's relatable enough that I wasn't too bothered by this nonsensical progression.
Halloween party 2025!
November 3, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Halloween party 2025!
It's November! That means I'll finally own the @criterion.bsky.social edition of HELL'S ANGELS, which is easily one of my most anticipated physical media releases this year.
November 1, 2025 at 6:27 PM
It's November! That means I'll finally own the @criterion.bsky.social edition of HELL'S ANGELS, which is easily one of my most anticipated physical media releases this year.
Everybody say hi to Reverb the Tokay gecko, the newest addition to my household! He is an *asshole*, and I love him.
Gecko judgment is an entirely different animal, and I've got a feeling this little guy is gonna give me some truly legendary sass.
Gecko judgment is an entirely different animal, and I've got a feeling this little guy is gonna give me some truly legendary sass.
October 31, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Everybody say hi to Reverb the Tokay gecko, the newest addition to my household! He is an *asshole*, and I love him.
Gecko judgment is an entirely different animal, and I've got a feeling this little guy is gonna give me some truly legendary sass.
Gecko judgment is an entirely different animal, and I've got a feeling this little guy is gonna give me some truly legendary sass.
Some of this week's NCBD haul:
October 30, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Some of this week's NCBD haul:
I don't think I've ever looked more like a writer (a horrifically sleep-deprived one) than I do this morning.
October 28, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I don't think I've ever looked more like a writer (a horrifically sleep-deprived one) than I do this morning.
I sure was one hell of a five-year-old.
October 24, 2025 at 2:23 AM
I sure was one hell of a five-year-old.
Big "MilkyWave" announcement comin' at ya within the next few weeks.
I cannot wait to share this comic with y'all!
Story/script: me
Art: @lanedraws.bsky.social
Colors: @porrafabi.bsky.social
Letters: @micahmyers.bsky.social
I cannot wait to share this comic with y'all!
Story/script: me
Art: @lanedraws.bsky.social
Colors: @porrafabi.bsky.social
Letters: @micahmyers.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Big "MilkyWave" announcement comin' at ya within the next few weeks.
I cannot wait to share this comic with y'all!
Story/script: me
Art: @lanedraws.bsky.social
Colors: @porrafabi.bsky.social
Letters: @micahmyers.bsky.social
I cannot wait to share this comic with y'all!
Story/script: me
Art: @lanedraws.bsky.social
Colors: @porrafabi.bsky.social
Letters: @micahmyers.bsky.social
My first serious attempt at a comic (with @porrafabi.bsky.social, @lanedraws.bsky.social, and @micahmyers.bsky.social) is FINALLY almost here, and I can't wait to see what you all think of it.
Here's a quick peek:
Here's a quick peek:
October 20, 2025 at 7:48 PM
My first serious attempt at a comic (with @porrafabi.bsky.social, @lanedraws.bsky.social, and @micahmyers.bsky.social) is FINALLY almost here, and I can't wait to see what you all think of it.
Here's a quick peek:
Here's a quick peek:
NYCC was fantastic. Great people, great comics, PHENOMENAL vibes.
One of my favorite pickups, courtesy of @thevaultcomics.bsky.social:
One of my favorite pickups, courtesy of @thevaultcomics.bsky.social:
October 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM
NYCC was fantastic. Great people, great comics, PHENOMENAL vibes.
One of my favorite pickups, courtesy of @thevaultcomics.bsky.social:
One of my favorite pickups, courtesy of @thevaultcomics.bsky.social:
Another goodie from my brother's wedding at Camp Hale last month!
September 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Another goodie from my brother's wedding at Camp Hale last month!
Everybody say hi to my Chinese cave gecko, Penumbra ("Penny")!
September 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Everybody say hi to my Chinese cave gecko, Penumbra ("Penny")!
Unimpressed by the Mando and Grogu trailer and poster. The action looks fine, but at this point I'm gonna need better than "fine" to see this in a theater.
Plus, Season 3 was so mind-numbingly bad that it's really difficult for me to get excited about anything featuring these characters.
Plus, Season 3 was so mind-numbingly bad that it's really difficult for me to get excited about anything featuring these characters.
September 22, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Unimpressed by the Mando and Grogu trailer and poster. The action looks fine, but at this point I'm gonna need better than "fine" to see this in a theater.
Plus, Season 3 was so mind-numbingly bad that it's really difficult for me to get excited about anything featuring these characters.
Plus, Season 3 was so mind-numbingly bad that it's really difficult for me to get excited about anything featuring these characters.
Research for my next comic ;)
September 22, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Research for my next comic ;)
Me, five minutes into "fending for myself."
September 16, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Me, five minutes into "fending for myself."
Everyone, meet my new Chinese cave gecko! Top contenders for her name so far are Penumbra ("Penny") or Anita Hideyhole.
September 5, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Everyone, meet my new Chinese cave gecko! Top contenders for her name so far are Penumbra ("Penny") or Anita Hideyhole.
I'm a few days late to this, but damn. Tough take, Tom. Tough take.
As if I needed another reason to fear for creators.
As if I needed another reason to fear for creators.
September 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I'm a few days late to this, but damn. Tough take, Tom. Tough take.
As if I needed another reason to fear for creators.
As if I needed another reason to fear for creators.
Still too sick to attend my buddy's bachelor party, so we called in my 2D counterpart as back-up!
August 12, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Still too sick to attend my buddy's bachelor party, so we called in my 2D counterpart as back-up!