Justin Aclin
@justinaclin.com
Graphic novel writer/novelist. New book coming soon from @papercutzgn.bsky.social! Video game PR at Golin. Former ToyFare editor. Husband & father to wonderful people. He/Him. justinaclin.com | newsletter.justinaclin.com
Oh wow. I didn't realize the anniversary was so close when I was checking out the exhibit this past weekend!
November 18, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Oh wow. I didn't realize the anniversary was so close when I was checking out the exhibit this past weekend!
I don't know what I did to deserve the world's most cursed ad, but now I'm sharing the curse with you.
November 1, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I don't know what I did to deserve the world's most cursed ad, but now I'm sharing the curse with you.
I wish I could make this a reality!
August 27, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I wish I could make this a reality!
I got to sample dishes created by WWE superstars!
August 25, 2025 at 9:07 PM
I got to sample dishes created by WWE superstars!
Flashback to 2014 and the single most mystifying thing I've ever seen in my local paper.
June 28, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Flashback to 2014 and the single most mystifying thing I've ever seen in my local paper.
What's a poster you had in your room growing up?
I don't remember a time before this one was on my wall. How did they know?
I don't remember a time before this one was on my wall. How did they know?
June 25, 2025 at 12:58 AM
What's a poster you had in your room growing up?
I don't remember a time before this one was on my wall. How did they know?
I don't remember a time before this one was on my wall. How did they know?
This is very cool but what I really need is a GamePro 2.5 shirt. That way when someone asks me how I'm doing these days, I can just point to the shirt.
June 24, 2025 at 9:16 PM
This is very cool but what I really need is a GamePro 2.5 shirt. That way when someone asks me how I'm doing these days, I can just point to the shirt.
My timeline should not look like this In These Times when this is about sports, sorry.
June 23, 2025 at 12:27 AM
My timeline should not look like this In These Times when this is about sports, sorry.
It's been a crazy few weeks, folks. I'm as exhausted and gratified as I look in this photo from two weeks ago. This was my first time helping to launch a new console, and I'm feeling grateful to everyone who I get to work with - colleagues and media friends alike.
Enjoy Nintendo Switch 2! #client
Enjoy Nintendo Switch 2! #client
June 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
It's been a crazy few weeks, folks. I'm as exhausted and gratified as I look in this photo from two weeks ago. This was my first time helping to launch a new console, and I'm feeling grateful to everyone who I get to work with - colleagues and media friends alike.
Enjoy Nintendo Switch 2! #client
Enjoy Nintendo Switch 2! #client
The windows that slam shut on you as soon as you annoy them!
May 30, 2025 at 12:17 PM
The windows that slam shut on you as soon as you annoy them!
Repost with a favorite book from childhood
April 9, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Repost with a favorite book from childhood
One of my favorite Twisted ToyFare strips was when we tore Episode III a well-deserved new one.
February 25, 2025 at 4:37 PM
One of my favorite Twisted ToyFare strips was when we tore Episode III a well-deserved new one.
Every so often, my wife and kids wonder aloud why this post from @chrisward.bsky.social didn't become a viral classic.
December 2, 2024 at 1:40 AM
Every so often, my wife and kids wonder aloud why this post from @chrisward.bsky.social didn't become a viral classic.
Hi, new Bluesky followers! Three things to know about me:
1) I'm working on a MG graphic novel for @madcavestudios.bsky.social/Papercutz with @maxbare.bsky.social that's going to be fantastic, in several ways.
2) In 2013 I wrote the hottest Star Wars comic of Dec. 2020.
3) Also, I do PR for Nintendo
1) I'm working on a MG graphic novel for @madcavestudios.bsky.social/Papercutz with @maxbare.bsky.social that's going to be fantastic, in several ways.
2) In 2013 I wrote the hottest Star Wars comic of Dec. 2020.
3) Also, I do PR for Nintendo
November 27, 2024 at 4:22 PM
Hi, new Bluesky followers! Three things to know about me:
1) I'm working on a MG graphic novel for @madcavestudios.bsky.social/Papercutz with @maxbare.bsky.social that's going to be fantastic, in several ways.
2) In 2013 I wrote the hottest Star Wars comic of Dec. 2020.
3) Also, I do PR for Nintendo
1) I'm working on a MG graphic novel for @madcavestudios.bsky.social/Papercutz with @maxbare.bsky.social that's going to be fantastic, in several ways.
2) In 2013 I wrote the hottest Star Wars comic of Dec. 2020.
3) Also, I do PR for Nintendo
Name a TV show you're positive no one remembers but you:
November 20, 2024 at 2:08 PM
Name a TV show you're positive no one remembers but you:
Late in ToyFare Magazine's lifespan, we started working with new cover photographers who did these really dramatic, eye-catching cover images. Later I would discover that these "Gorman Brothers" had previously made up half of Belly.
November 19, 2024 at 12:00 AM
Late in ToyFare Magazine's lifespan, we started working with new cover photographers who did these really dramatic, eye-catching cover images. Later I would discover that these "Gorman Brothers" had previously made up half of Belly.
I don't throw the word "hero" around lightly, so I won't. I am heavily an #earlyvotinghero
October 27, 2024 at 2:58 PM
I don't throw the word "hero" around lightly, so I won't. I am heavily an #earlyvotinghero
Wizard people, dear reader! Only spent one afternoon at NYCC but managed to catch up with @agentm.bsky.social, @samicorn.bsky.social , @seantcollins.bsky.social , @stevesunu.bsky.social , @alejandrobot.bsky.social and the not on bsky Zach Oat and Adam Tracey. Good good folks!
October 19, 2024 at 7:54 PM
Wizard people, dear reader! Only spent one afternoon at NYCC but managed to catch up with @agentm.bsky.social, @samicorn.bsky.social , @seantcollins.bsky.social , @stevesunu.bsky.social , @alejandrobot.bsky.social and the not on bsky Zach Oat and Adam Tracey. Good good folks!
Hi, Sky. I wrote some Star Wars books you can't access anymore (legally...) plus a comic book called S.H.O.O.T. First about a team of atheist monster hunters which you can read for free if you have Hoopla. (You should have Hoopla.) New middle grade GN coming soonish from Papercutz!
October 17, 2024 at 9:13 PM
Hi, Sky. I wrote some Star Wars books you can't access anymore (legally...) plus a comic book called S.H.O.O.T. First about a team of atheist monster hunters which you can read for free if you have Hoopla. (You should have Hoopla.) New middle grade GN coming soonish from Papercutz!
LOOK OUT! Something big is coming your way! The incomparable @maxbare.bsky.social and I are cooking up a fantasy middle grade graphic novel, coming from Papercutz. I can't wait to share this with everyone. Watch this space!
September 24, 2024 at 1:02 AM
LOOK OUT! Something big is coming your way! The incomparable @maxbare.bsky.social and I are cooking up a fantasy middle grade graphic novel, coming from Papercutz. I can't wait to share this with everyone. Watch this space!