J. Torres
@jtorrescomics.bsky.social
Comic Book Writer
Batman, Brobots, How to Spot a Sasquatch, Lola: A Ghost Story, Teen Titans Go and more
Batman, Brobots, How to Spot a Sasquatch, Lola: A Ghost Story, Teen Titans Go and more
Brobots: The Complete Collection is a @childrensbookcouncil Grades 3-5 Children’s Favorite! Favorites Awards are based on the rating of thousands of children, teachers, and librarians from schools and libraries across the U.S. every year. LFB!!! 😜
April 11, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Brobots: The Complete Collection is a @childrensbookcouncil Grades 3-5 Children’s Favorite! Favorites Awards are based on the rating of thousands of children, teachers, and librarians from schools and libraries across the U.S. every year. LFB!!! 😜
“With lots of laughs and a heartfelt message about being true to yourself, Paisley & Peck: Jurassic Farm is a winning first installment in a new graphic novel series about a pig and a chick who grapple with the self-discovery, rebellion, and awkwardness that comes with growing up.”
April 7, 2025 at 12:42 PM
“With lots of laughs and a heartfelt message about being true to yourself, Paisley & Peck: Jurassic Farm is a winning first installment in a new graphic novel series about a pig and a chick who grapple with the self-discovery, rebellion, and awkwardness that comes with growing up.”
If you’re in the area this Sunday…
December 4, 2024 at 2:48 PM
If you’re in the area this Sunday…
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I was honoured to participate in this #SaveOurSchoolLibraries video along w/ @jtorrescomics.bsky.social Curtis Campbell, Catherine Hernandez, Lawrence Hill, Sarabeth Holden, Louisa Onomé, Vikki Vansickle, & Lindsay Zier-Vogel. cc: @tingl.bsky.social #LibrariesMatter
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Save Our School Libraries
YouTube video by Ontario Library Association
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September 27, 2024 at 9:53 PM
I was honoured to participate in this #SaveOurSchoolLibraries video along w/ @jtorrescomics.bsky.social Curtis Campbell, Catherine Hernandez, Lawrence Hill, Sarabeth Holden, Louisa Onomé, Vikki Vansickle, & Lindsay Zier-Vogel. cc: @tingl.bsky.social #LibrariesMatter
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3 more days until my solo picture book #IWantToReadALLTheBooks launches from Simon & Schuster BFYR!
Books incl. titles by @geneluenyang.bsky.social @rrremylai.bsky.social @dirtbagg.bsky.social @davidnamisato.bsky.social @jtorrescomics.bsky.social @dansantat.bsky.social #GraphicNovels #MGLit #YALit
Books incl. titles by @geneluenyang.bsky.social @rrremylai.bsky.social @dirtbagg.bsky.social @davidnamisato.bsky.social @jtorrescomics.bsky.social @dansantat.bsky.social #GraphicNovels #MGLit #YALit
September 14, 2024 at 5:00 PM
3 more days until my solo picture book #IWantToReadALLTheBooks launches from Simon & Schuster BFYR!
Books incl. titles by @geneluenyang.bsky.social @rrremylai.bsky.social @dirtbagg.bsky.social @davidnamisato.bsky.social @jtorrescomics.bsky.social @dansantat.bsky.social #GraphicNovels #MGLit #YALit
Books incl. titles by @geneluenyang.bsky.social @rrremylai.bsky.social @dirtbagg.bsky.social @davidnamisato.bsky.social @jtorrescomics.bsky.social @dansantat.bsky.social #GraphicNovels #MGLit #YALit
Artwork by @scottchantler.bsky.social 🇨🇦
July 1, 2024 at 2:33 PM
Artwork by @scottchantler.bsky.social 🇨🇦
I’ve been nominated for the Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards! “Now in its 16th year, this prestigious award has been recognizing and celebrating the stories of Canadian immigrants who have achieved great things while inspiring others...” You can vote for me here:
canadianimmigrant.ca/top25
canadianimmigrant.ca/top25
April 25, 2024 at 2:46 AM
I’ve been nominated for the Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards! “Now in its 16th year, this prestigious award has been recognizing and celebrating the stories of Canadian immigrants who have achieved great things while inspiring others...” You can vote for me here:
canadianimmigrant.ca/top25
canadianimmigrant.ca/top25
The caped crusader debuted 85 years ago (yesterday). The big celebration isn’t until Batman Day in September, but here’s wishing the dark knight a Happy Birthday! I’ve had the privilege and pleasure of writing stories for over half a dozen Batman titles, and I hope to do more in the future…
March 31, 2024 at 1:56 PM
The caped crusader debuted 85 years ago (yesterday). The big celebration isn’t until Batman Day in September, but here’s wishing the dark knight a Happy Birthday! I’ve had the privilege and pleasure of writing stories for over half a dozen Batman titles, and I hope to do more in the future…
Now playing on the DC Kids YouTube channel:
Aquaman: Combine & Conquer Part 1 | DC Adventure Comics | @dckids
Aquaman is the only hope for Atlantis when Starro infiltrates the city!DC Kids is home to all your favorite DC characters, videos, comics, games, and activit...
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December 16, 2023 at 3:59 AM
Now playing on the DC Kids YouTube channel:
A short comic story I worked on many moons ago with Evan Shaner has been made into an audio drama! Check it out if you like fun, flirty romcoms (PG-13). You can download it from Evcol Entertainment:
www.evcol.com/store/In-Oth...
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December 8, 2023 at 12:18 AM
A short comic story I worked on many moons ago with Evan Shaner has been made into an audio drama! Check it out if you like fun, flirty romcoms (PG-13). You can download it from Evcol Entertainment:
www.evcol.com/store/In-Oth...
www.evcol.com/store/In-Oth...
I’m reading comics by @edbrisson.bsky.social, @scottchantler.bsky.social, and @deborahkerbel.bsky.social! What are you reading? #IReadCanadian
November 8, 2023 at 4:27 PM
I’m reading comics by @edbrisson.bsky.social, @scottchantler.bsky.social, and @deborahkerbel.bsky.social! What are you reading? #IReadCanadian
Tomorrow! Whitby Public Library (Main Branch) from 10 am to 4 pm. I’m doing a reading at 11:30 but otherwise you’ll find me at my table. Hope to see you there…
November 3, 2023 at 2:42 PM
Tomorrow! Whitby Public Library (Main Branch) from 10 am to 4 pm. I’m doing a reading at 11:30 but otherwise you’ll find me at my table. Hope to see you there…
I’ll be at WhitCAF this Saturday! The show runs from 10 am to 4 pm. I hope to see you there…
November 1, 2023 at 11:23 AM
I’ll be at WhitCAF this Saturday! The show runs from 10 am to 4 pm. I hope to see you there…
Check out the recently revealed cover for Brobots: The Complete Collection. It’s not out until January, but you can pre-order your copy NOW. Please? Thank you.
October 13, 2023 at 2:46 AM
Check out the recently revealed cover for Brobots: The Complete Collection. It’s not out until January, but you can pre-order your copy NOW. Please? Thank you.
I’m the same age as Bollywood, fan art, megastar, slam dunk, and windsurfing!
Plan on doing something productive? Don't do that! Look up which words were "born" the same year as you! www.merriam-webster.com/time-traveler
October 5, 2023 at 1:47 PM
I’m the same age as Bollywood, fan art, megastar, slam dunk, and windsurfing!
Released on this day in 2021! Hackmatack Award Winner, Silver Birch Honour Book, Geoffrey Bilson Award Nominee, RedCedar Award Nominee, Sakura Medal Nominee 🎉
October 5, 2023 at 1:07 PM
Released on this day in 2021! Hackmatack Award Winner, Silver Birch Honour Book, Geoffrey Bilson Award Nominee, RedCedar Award Nominee, Sakura Medal Nominee 🎉
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September 25, 2023 at 2:11 AM
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Offer ends September 28th! shop.owlkids.com
September 21, 2023 at 8:27 PM
Offer ends September 28th! shop.owlkids.com
I’ve had the privilege of writing for five different Batman titles over the years, and I’ll be contributing stories to a sixth title in 2024. The Bat has been good to me. Appreciate the Bat. Love the Bat. Happy Batman Day!
September 16, 2023 at 11:48 AM
I’ve had the privilege of writing for five different Batman titles over the years, and I’ll be contributing stories to a sixth title in 2024. The Bat has been good to me. Appreciate the Bat. Love the Bat. Happy Batman Day!
I’m joining Mystery Inc. in 2024! www.comicsbeat.com/the-batman-s...
September 15, 2023 at 12:18 PM
I’m joining Mystery Inc. in 2024! www.comicsbeat.com/the-batman-s...
Sunday @ Ottawa Comicon
September 11, 2023 at 1:59 AM
Sunday @ Ottawa Comicon