Matthew K. Manning
@matthewkmanning.bsky.social
Comic book writer and author of over 100 prose books. Batman/TMNT Adventures, Marvel Action: Avengers, Dick Tracy, Exploring Gotham City, Batman: The Ultimate Guide. he/him Newsletter: https://matthewkmanning.substack.com. Website: www.matthewkmanning.com
This weekend! #smokymountaingeekexpo
October 16, 2025 at 6:21 PM
This weekend! #smokymountaingeekexpo
Happy 94th birthday, Tracy. See you soon, old man. #dicktracy #dicktracyday
October 4, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Happy 94th birthday, Tracy. See you soon, old man. #dicktracy #dicktracyday
Happy Batman Day! If you need something to read, I might have written a book or two for your cave. #batmanday
September 20, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Happy Batman Day! If you need something to read, I might have written a book or two for your cave. #batmanday
Big news! The kids' graphic novel I've been working on with @mattloux.bsky.social has found a home at Andrews McMeel (publisher of Calvin and Hobbes, Far Side, Phoebe & Her Unicorn). Also, the book's main character is getting a series of plush toys! Publishers Weekly released the news last month:
July 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Big news! The kids' graphic novel I've been working on with @mattloux.bsky.social has found a home at Andrews McMeel (publisher of Calvin and Hobbes, Far Side, Phoebe & Her Unicorn). Also, the book's main character is getting a series of plush toys! Publishers Weekly released the news last month:
Thanks to everyone who helped us meet the initial goal for Islands in the Sky, our comic book anthology featuring stories from Hurricane Helene. For those interested, there's still time to pre-order your copy before the campaign ends. #islandsinthesky #asheville #hurricanehelene
July 16, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Thanks to everyone who helped us meet the initial goal for Islands in the Sky, our comic book anthology featuring stories from Hurricane Helene. For those interested, there's still time to pre-order your copy before the campaign ends. #islandsinthesky #asheville #hurricanehelene
Heading out with Dorothy for a much needed date night to an early screening of Superman. Fortunately, my wardrobe hasn't changed much since I was a kid, so I'm able to dress appropriately. #supermanmovie #superman #dccomics #dcstudios
July 8, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Heading out with Dorothy for a much needed date night to an early screening of Superman. Fortunately, my wardrobe hasn't changed much since I was a kid, so I'm able to dress appropriately. #supermanmovie #superman #dccomics #dcstudios
The kickstarter for the Islands in the Sky graphic novel anthology is live. Really proud to be a part of this book that tells firsthand stories of Hurricane Helene. (And if you're in Western North Carolina, don't miss the in-person fundraiser for this book tonight in Waynesville.) Link in comments.
June 17, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The kickstarter for the Islands in the Sky graphic novel anthology is live. Really proud to be a part of this book that tells firsthand stories of Hurricane Helene. (And if you're in Western North Carolina, don't miss the in-person fundraiser for this book tonight in Waynesville.) Link in comments.
Tomorrow! If you're in Western North Carolina, join us for a mini comic con celebrating the launch of a new graphic novel anthology I'm a part of: "Islands in the Sky: The Story of Hurricane Helene." If you can't make it, be sure to check out the kickstarter launching the same day! #hurricanehelene
June 16, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Tomorrow! If you're in Western North Carolina, join us for a mini comic con celebrating the launch of a new graphic novel anthology I'm a part of: "Islands in the Sky: The Story of Hurricane Helene." If you can't make it, be sure to check out the kickstarter launching the same day! #hurricanehelene
My new Superman book is out next Tuesday, the 17th, coincidentally the day of our mini-convention/fundraiser for Islands in the Sky: The Story of Hurricane Helene. I'll have plenty of copies of Superman: The Ultimate Guide at the event.
June 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
My new Superman book is out next Tuesday, the 17th, coincidentally the day of our mini-convention/fundraiser for Islands in the Sky: The Story of Hurricane Helene. I'll have plenty of copies of Superman: The Ultimate Guide at the event.
We're telling our Hurricane Helene stories in comic book format, and the kickstarter launches soon. For those in the Western North Carolina area, we're having a mini kickoff event/comic con to celebrate. #appalachiacomics #islandsinthesky #hurricanehelene #asheville
June 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM
We're telling our Hurricane Helene stories in comic book format, and the kickstarter launches soon. For those in the Western North Carolina area, we're having a mini kickoff event/comic con to celebrate. #appalachiacomics #islandsinthesky #hurricanehelene #asheville
If you're around Hickory, NC this weekend, stop by and learn about the history of comics & how a comic book is made from pitch to the finished work. I'll also be doing a smaller workshop that's by registration only. Hope to see you there! #publiclibrary #hickory #hickorync #makecomics
June 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
If you're around Hickory, NC this weekend, stop by and learn about the history of comics & how a comic book is made from pitch to the finished work. I'll also be doing a smaller workshop that's by registration only. Hope to see you there! #publiclibrary #hickory #hickorync #makecomics
There's no wrong choice when it comes to a PAD story. He was one of the best to ever do it. A true superhero in the field, with two first names to prove it. 2/2 #peterdavid
May 26, 2025 at 3:28 AM
There's no wrong choice when it comes to a PAD story. He was one of the best to ever do it. A true superhero in the field, with two first names to prove it. 2/2 #peterdavid
I loved Peter David for his writing on Aquaman, Young Justice, and Spider-Man 2099. Several of my friends loved him for his runs on The Incredible Hulk and X-Factor. My brother loved him for his Star Trek novels. 1/2
May 26, 2025 at 3:28 AM
I loved Peter David for his writing on Aquaman, Young Justice, and Spider-Man 2099. Several of my friends loved him for his runs on The Incredible Hulk and X-Factor. My brother loved him for his Star Trek novels. 1/2
Tomorrow! My closest convention of the year. Stop by if you're in the Asheville area! #wnc #wncmountains #wnccomiccon #asheville
May 16, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Tomorrow! My closest convention of the year. Stop by if you're in the Asheville area! #wnc #wncmountains #wnccomiccon #asheville
This comic was such a big deal to a much younger me. #jacksonguice #eradicator
May 2, 2025 at 1:38 AM
This comic was such a big deal to a much younger me. #jacksonguice #eradicator
Happy Superman Day! My newest Book of Steel is out from DK and DC this June #dccomics #dkpublishing
April 18, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Happy Superman Day! My newest Book of Steel is out from DK and DC this June #dccomics #dkpublishing
Set up at Hickory Con today. Stop by!
April 12, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Set up at Hickory Con today. Stop by!
Date yourself with toys that were newly available when you played with them.
April 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Date yourself with toys that were newly available when you played with them.
Around 7500 people showed up in downtown Asheville today for the Hands Off rally. Always proud of our little town. #asheville
April 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Around 7500 people showed up in downtown Asheville today for the Hands Off rally. Always proud of our little town. #asheville
He drew the first comic I ever read. (It might be a little beat up...)
March 28, 2025 at 2:39 PM
He drew the first comic I ever read. (It might be a little beat up...)
Out today! Pause #2! If your local comic shop doesn't have it on the shelves, ask about ordering a copy. #stormkingcomics #johncarpenterstalesofsciencefiction #pause #johncarpenter
March 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Out today! Pause #2! If your local comic shop doesn't have it on the shelves, ask about ordering a copy. #stormkingcomics #johncarpenterstalesofsciencefiction #pause #johncarpenter
Meta trained its AI program by stealing from 29 of my books (breaching copyright laws, of course), so that's how my day started.
March 20, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Meta trained its AI program by stealing from 29 of my books (breaching copyright laws, of course), so that's how my day started.
New Spidey role-playing guide is out! I indulged my love for the 90s and wrote a few entries for it (Spidey 2099 and Scarlet Spidey) but this is all Matt Forbeck's baby. Track one down today!
March 18, 2025 at 8:51 PM
New Spidey role-playing guide is out! I indulged my love for the 90s and wrote a few entries for it (Spidey 2099 and Scarlet Spidey) but this is all Matt Forbeck's baby. Track one down today!
I'll be in Florence, SC tomorrow at Power ComiCon with plenty of Pause issues and a car-full of other books. Stop by if you're in the area!
March 14, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I'll be in Florence, SC tomorrow at Power ComiCon with plenty of Pause issues and a car-full of other books. Stop by if you're in the area!