Lukas Schmerse
@lukasws.bsky.social
Comics fan, writer, retailer, and podcaster. Occasionally does things unrelated.
@tatebrombal.bsky.social @thatjacobphillips.bsky.social @pipmartin.bsky.social and @adityab.net are three for three on this series. Wonderful characters doing horrible things for wonderful reasons. One of my favorite series right now, just compelling as hell and so beautiful. Check it out!!
November 19, 2025 at 12:39 AM
@tatebrombal.bsky.social @thatjacobphillips.bsky.social @pipmartin.bsky.social and @adityab.net are three for three on this series. Wonderful characters doing horrible things for wonderful reasons. One of my favorite series right now, just compelling as hell and so beautiful. Check it out!!
What a fucking wonderful ride, twelve issues of perfect Batman. It’s been an absolute pleasure enjoying this book for the last year. Thank you,
@danpgwatters.bsky.social @cleanlined.bsky.social
@treecolour.bsky.social
@gofrankgo.bsky.social
@garbagedracula.bsky.social.
@danpgwatters.bsky.social @cleanlined.bsky.social
@treecolour.bsky.social
@gofrankgo.bsky.social
@garbagedracula.bsky.social.
November 11, 2025 at 2:26 AM
What a fucking wonderful ride, twelve issues of perfect Batman. It’s been an absolute pleasure enjoying this book for the last year. Thank you,
@danpgwatters.bsky.social @cleanlined.bsky.social
@treecolour.bsky.social
@gofrankgo.bsky.social
@garbagedracula.bsky.social.
@danpgwatters.bsky.social @cleanlined.bsky.social
@treecolour.bsky.social
@gofrankgo.bsky.social
@garbagedracula.bsky.social.
@denizcamp.bsky.social, @ericxyz.bsky.social, Jordie Bellaire, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou are the modern comics dream team. Everyone is firing on all cylinders, topping the game of their aspect of the medium and coming together to create perfect comic books.
This issue was well, well worth the wait!
This issue was well, well worth the wait!
November 4, 2025 at 2:22 AM
@denizcamp.bsky.social, @ericxyz.bsky.social, Jordie Bellaire, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou are the modern comics dream team. Everyone is firing on all cylinders, topping the game of their aspect of the medium and coming together to create perfect comic books.
This issue was well, well worth the wait!
This issue was well, well worth the wait!
Just finished rereading this masterclass. A perfect creative team at the top of their game, delivering damn good comics. @christophcondon.bsky.social shows exactly who Ollie is while interrogating the superhero’s impossible mission. Montos nails each page. Lucas and Hassan couldn’t have done better.
October 30, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Just finished rereading this masterclass. A perfect creative team at the top of their game, delivering damn good comics. @christophcondon.bsky.social shows exactly who Ollie is while interrogating the superhero’s impossible mission. Montos nails each page. Lucas and Hassan couldn’t have done better.
My favorite of @muaadib.bsky.social’s covers for the book so far, this issue of GA houses all of the best parts of this run: inventive, cinematic storytelling and wonderful characterizations. @christophcondon.bsky.social hits another bullseye in this story of life after trauma, growth, and family
October 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
My favorite of @muaadib.bsky.social’s covers for the book so far, this issue of GA houses all of the best parts of this run: inventive, cinematic storytelling and wonderful characterizations. @christophcondon.bsky.social hits another bullseye in this story of life after trauma, growth, and family
I’ve never gotten to experience Vertigo on the monthly, but its legacy, influence, and Berger’s work have had a profound influence on the creators and comics I love. Perhaps more than anything else.
This talent they’ve grabbed is impeccable, the best creators of the most creative moment in a decade.
This talent they’ve grabbed is impeccable, the best creators of the most creative moment in a decade.
October 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I’ve never gotten to experience Vertigo on the monthly, but its legacy, influence, and Berger’s work have had a profound influence on the creators and comics I love. Perhaps more than anything else.
This talent they’ve grabbed is impeccable, the best creators of the most creative moment in a decade.
This talent they’ve grabbed is impeccable, the best creators of the most creative moment in a decade.
I can’t believe that for nearly a year @danpgwatters.bsky.social and @cleanlined.bsky.social have been giving us this Bible of a Batman book. It’s just perfect, and this final arc is reframing everything that came before while being its own thing. Sherman is my favorite modern Batman artist now.
October 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I can’t believe that for nearly a year @danpgwatters.bsky.social and @cleanlined.bsky.social have been giving us this Bible of a Batman book. It’s just perfect, and this final arc is reframing everything that came before while being its own thing. Sherman is my favorite modern Batman artist now.
@danpgwatters.bsky.social and Di Giandomenico tell a hilariously dark spin on the Death of Superman that’s so much fun and just a little revolting. Had no idea what to expect heading into this one but I enjoyed the hell out of it!
October 8, 2025 at 6:28 PM
@danpgwatters.bsky.social and Di Giandomenico tell a hilariously dark spin on the Death of Superman that’s so much fun and just a little revolting. Had no idea what to expect heading into this one but I enjoyed the hell out of it!
@christophcondon.bsky.social, Daniel Noah, and @davechisholmcomics.com really take you into the zeitgeist of abduction stories. You’ve got that Condon Dialogue™️, a great story, and brilliant art—in page design and color. Really enjoyed this take on abductions, and the descriptions are gorgeous
October 8, 2025 at 6:24 PM
@christophcondon.bsky.social, Daniel Noah, and @davechisholmcomics.com really take you into the zeitgeist of abduction stories. You’ve got that Condon Dialogue™️, a great story, and brilliant art—in page design and color. Really enjoyed this take on abductions, and the descriptions are gorgeous
@tatebrombal.bsky.social @thatjacobphillips.bsky.social and @pipmartin.bsky.social have put out a second flawless issue of unique, trying zombie comics. One of my favorite books of the year, this issue uses such a brilliant narrative device and makes you care so, so much for the undead. Loved it!
October 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
@tatebrombal.bsky.social @thatjacobphillips.bsky.social and @pipmartin.bsky.social have put out a second flawless issue of unique, trying zombie comics. One of my favorite books of the year, this issue uses such a brilliant narrative device and makes you care so, so much for the undead. Loved it!
@denizcamp.bsky.social giveth and taketh away and giveth back. Cannot wait for two of the best comics of the decade to come back, missing the hell out of them and all of the magic @ericxyz.bsky.social and @javierrodriguez.bsky.social create. Such a great time to be a comics fan.
September 26, 2025 at 6:12 PM
@denizcamp.bsky.social giveth and taketh away and giveth back. Cannot wait for two of the best comics of the decade to come back, missing the hell out of them and all of the magic @ericxyz.bsky.social and @javierrodriguez.bsky.social create. Such a great time to be a comics fan.
Really enjoyed Twilight Zone #1! You get those wonderful @danpgwatters.bsky.social one-liners of dialogue poetry, haunting art by @morganbeem.bsky.social, and some genuinely terrifying moments. Wonderful one-off storytelling. And, holy shit, you can hear Serling’s voice.
September 24, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Really enjoyed Twilight Zone #1! You get those wonderful @danpgwatters.bsky.social one-liners of dialogue poetry, haunting art by @morganbeem.bsky.social, and some genuinely terrifying moments. Wonderful one-off storytelling. And, holy shit, you can hear Serling’s voice.
In spite of yesterday’s news, GA still kicks ass and is one of DC’s best titles. A great balance of @christophcondon.bsky.social’s perfect characterization, Montos’ gritty humanity, and this mystery. Some really wonderful anti-drug, pro-people stuff in this issue too. My pick of the week!
September 23, 2025 at 12:55 AM
In spite of yesterday’s news, GA still kicks ass and is one of DC’s best titles. A great balance of @christophcondon.bsky.social’s perfect characterization, Montos’ gritty humanity, and this mystery. Some really wonderful anti-drug, pro-people stuff in this issue too. My pick of the week!
This book is such DC ridiculousness—I love it. @gregrucka.com and Scott are a team made in heaven, especially for this unconventional heist. This is maybe my favorite portrayal of Klarion ever, which is the highest of praise. And that’s true for just about every character in the book so far.
September 2, 2025 at 4:01 AM
This book is such DC ridiculousness—I love it. @gregrucka.com and Scott are a team made in heaven, especially for this unconventional heist. This is maybe my favorite portrayal of Klarion ever, which is the highest of praise. And that’s true for just about every character in the book so far.
@jason-aaron.bsky.social continues to KILL it with this book, bringing the most Supermany Supes out of the negative space of the story. Brainiac is my favorite new villain in a while—so, so much fun and haunting. Every month reminds me why I love this title, I can’t wait to see the larger picture!
September 2, 2025 at 3:56 AM
@jason-aaron.bsky.social continues to KILL it with this book, bringing the most Supermany Supes out of the negative space of the story. Brainiac is my favorite new villain in a while—so, so much fun and haunting. Every month reminds me why I love this title, I can’t wait to see the larger picture!
@mattfraction.bsky.social has a perfect characterization of Bruce, a wonderfully heartfelt story. @jorgejimenezart.bsky.social somehow leveled up even more for this project, my favorite of his renditions so far. Clayton Cowles deserves all the praise. Absolutely loved this #1, cannot wait for more!
September 1, 2025 at 8:59 PM
@mattfraction.bsky.social has a perfect characterization of Bruce, a wonderfully heartfelt story. @jorgejimenezart.bsky.social somehow leveled up even more for this project, my favorite of his renditions so far. Clayton Cowles deserves all the praise. Absolutely loved this #1, cannot wait for more!
@christophcondon.bsky.social and Montos do it again. Constantly amazed by how much space this book has for inventive action while also being dense with character elsewhere. Loved the pairing of physical/mental violence, Ollie handling it all his own way, and Roy just trying. Montos kicks ass.
August 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM
@christophcondon.bsky.social and Montos do it again. Constantly amazed by how much space this book has for inventive action while also being dense with character elsewhere. Loved the pairing of physical/mental violence, Ollie handling it all his own way, and Roy just trying. Montos kicks ass.
I can’t even express how much I love the language of @denizcamp.bsky.social and @javierrodriguez.bsky.social’s AMM. Words and art working in perfect tandem to represent everything, nothing, and everyone. Camp’s descriptions of life events are so punchy, telling whole stories in a caption box or two💚
August 27, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I can’t even express how much I love the language of @denizcamp.bsky.social and @javierrodriguez.bsky.social’s AMM. Words and art working in perfect tandem to represent everything, nothing, and everyone. Camp’s descriptions of life events are so punchy, telling whole stories in a caption box or two💚
@danpgwatters.bsky.social and @ffrancavilla.bsky.social have delivered a perfect single issue. It’s haunting, full of heart, and tilted the frame I’m reading the larger story through. This is a run I just can’t get enough of, every issue makes me want to reread the whole thing. So dense with ideas.
July 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM
@danpgwatters.bsky.social and @ffrancavilla.bsky.social have delivered a perfect single issue. It’s haunting, full of heart, and tilted the frame I’m reading the larger story through. This is a run I just can’t get enough of, every issue makes me want to reread the whole thing. So dense with ideas.
@christophcondon.bsky.social and the whole team are absolutely killing it with News From The Fallout. It’s got those great Condon characters paired with horrifying and gritty cartooning, gorgeous black and white with perfect lettering. It’s just damn good comics.
July 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM
@christophcondon.bsky.social and the whole team are absolutely killing it with News From The Fallout. It’s got those great Condon characters paired with horrifying and gritty cartooning, gorgeous black and white with perfect lettering. It’s just damn good comics.
The most accurate, heart-wrenching portrayals of [SPOILER] caused by a feeling all-too familiar. Fuck.
@denizcamp.bsky.social pulls you into the character, lets you understand how they can become spoiler, and then pulls them right out.
@ericxyz.bsky.social deserves a round of applause for this one.
@denizcamp.bsky.social pulls you into the character, lets you understand how they can become spoiler, and then pulls them right out.
@ericxyz.bsky.social deserves a round of applause for this one.
July 29, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The most accurate, heart-wrenching portrayals of [SPOILER] caused by a feeling all-too familiar. Fuck.
@denizcamp.bsky.social pulls you into the character, lets you understand how they can become spoiler, and then pulls them right out.
@ericxyz.bsky.social deserves a round of applause for this one.
@denizcamp.bsky.social pulls you into the character, lets you understand how they can become spoiler, and then pulls them right out.
@ericxyz.bsky.social deserves a round of applause for this one.
One of the kindest, most genuine-hearted people I know has Donna Troy in his top three characters. I’ve never had a problem with her, but never understood why he loves her so much.
Thanks for helping me understand, @philjimeneznyc.bsky.social.
Her loving strength lines each page, past and present.
Thanks for helping me understand, @philjimeneznyc.bsky.social.
Her loving strength lines each page, past and present.
July 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
One of the kindest, most genuine-hearted people I know has Donna Troy in his top three characters. I’ve never had a problem with her, but never understood why he loves her so much.
Thanks for helping me understand, @philjimeneznyc.bsky.social.
Her loving strength lines each page, past and present.
Thanks for helping me understand, @philjimeneznyc.bsky.social.
Her loving strength lines each page, past and present.
Love when mainline titles go off the straight rails like this, and the narrative has found such interesting tracks to move along while still feeling totally Nightwing. Fascinated in the Superman elements, can’t wait to see those threads tie tighter!
@danpgwatters.bsky.social
@nefar007.bsky.social
@danpgwatters.bsky.social
@nefar007.bsky.social
July 15, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Love when mainline titles go off the straight rails like this, and the narrative has found such interesting tracks to move along while still feeling totally Nightwing. Fascinated in the Superman elements, can’t wait to see those threads tie tighter!
@danpgwatters.bsky.social
@nefar007.bsky.social
@danpgwatters.bsky.social
@nefar007.bsky.social
It’s not always that the loudest book in the industry is one of the best, but @ssnyder1835.bsky.social and @nickdragotta.bsky.social have crafted such a wonderful narrative. Great spins on Bane mythology in this issue and a real understanding of who that character is, spun onto their spunky Batman
July 15, 2025 at 3:24 PM
It’s not always that the loudest book in the industry is one of the best, but @ssnyder1835.bsky.social and @nickdragotta.bsky.social have crafted such a wonderful narrative. Great spins on Bane mythology in this issue and a real understanding of who that character is, spun onto their spunky Batman
Every month the team of @danpgwatters.bsky.social and @cleanlined.bsky.social give us a look at pure, unfiltered Batman. There’s a scene in this issue that perfectly clocks the way Bruce thinks, which made me smile and wince and clench my back and tip my hat. Just an amazing book by an amazing team
July 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Every month the team of @danpgwatters.bsky.social and @cleanlined.bsky.social give us a look at pure, unfiltered Batman. There’s a scene in this issue that perfectly clocks the way Bruce thinks, which made me smile and wince and clench my back and tip my hat. Just an amazing book by an amazing team