Matthew Summo
@mattmanbegins.bsky.social
Comic Writer! He/Him | DEDICATION (Double Take) | DEAD BEATS (AWBW) | 3x Grantie/1x CBY ICE award-winning THE BARDIC VERSES | GARY’S BARDACIOUS ADVENTURE | HOLIDAY SPIRITS 3 | NIGHTMARE THEATER 3D | SLICE(S) OF LIFE msummo@gmail.com
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Matthew Summo
@mattmanbegins.bsky.social
· Jan 14
#PortfolioDay! I recently successfully crowdfunded a children’s book and a whole-ass graphic novel, I’ve done WFH for a major video game publisher and have stories in a multitude of anthologies. msummo@gmail / DMs for samples! Thank you!
You might not believe in magic, but it believes in you.
Escaping into SUMMIT is the THE DIABOLIST! Superhero announced from the Summit Universe! Here's are the stats.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:21 PM
You might not believe in magic, but it believes in you.
What a handsome young man!
welcome to the Summit Comics team, Matthew Summo!
Matthew is the writer and co-creator of THE DIABOLIST! he and artist Pete Collins are telling the story of the fugitive magician in the Summit Universe.
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#SummitComics #MatthewSummo #TheDiabolist #Writer
Matthew is the writer and co-creator of THE DIABOLIST! he and artist Pete Collins are telling the story of the fugitive magician in the Summit Universe.
sign up for updates: readsumm.it
#SummitComics #MatthewSummo #TheDiabolist #Writer
October 23, 2025 at 2:05 PM
What a handsome young man!
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get ready for a magic trick you won't forget—meet THE DIABOLIST, the newest anti-hero in the Summit Universe!
don't let the magic slip away—sign up for exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes content at readsumm.it!
#SummitComics #NewHero #ChicagoHero #IndieComics
don't let the magic slip away—sign up for exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes content at readsumm.it!
#SummitComics #NewHero #ChicagoHero #IndieComics
October 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
get ready for a magic trick you won't forget—meet THE DIABOLIST, the newest anti-hero in the Summit Universe!
don't let the magic slip away—sign up for exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes content at readsumm.it!
#SummitComics #NewHero #ChicagoHero #IndieComics
don't let the magic slip away—sign up for exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes content at readsumm.it!
#SummitComics #NewHero #ChicagoHero #IndieComics
9 years ago, this book was solicited and never got released. Fast forward about 6 years later and I wrote another thing that was about to be solicited but that fell apart.
My comics career is cursed.
My comics career is cursed.
September 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
9 years ago, this book was solicited and never got released. Fast forward about 6 years later and I wrote another thing that was about to be solicited but that fell apart.
My comics career is cursed.
My comics career is cursed.
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remember that time when @jamesfergcomics.com and @mattmanbegins.bsky.social and @theilluminerdi.bsky.social and i wrote a comic where a certain president got mad at talk show hosts making fun of him and passed a stupid law banning pizza?
i didn’t realize we were writing history
art by dan buksa
i didn’t realize we were writing history
art by dan buksa
September 21, 2025 at 10:06 PM
remember that time when @jamesfergcomics.com and @mattmanbegins.bsky.social and @theilluminerdi.bsky.social and i wrote a comic where a certain president got mad at talk show hosts making fun of him and passed a stupid law banning pizza?
i didn’t realize we were writing history
art by dan buksa
i didn’t realize we were writing history
art by dan buksa
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What if….. now stay with me here, focus I know it’s difficult….. what if we funded today?
September 5, 2025 at 1:35 PM
What if….. now stay with me here, focus I know it’s difficult….. what if we funded today?
This awesome book needs your help! Back today to help them over the line!
85% Funded, 21 hours left, and 4 backers away from our third FREE REWARD UNLOCK!
Help us win you free stuff and make our goal before it ends!
💚💚💚
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dil...
Help us win you free stuff and make our goal before it ends!
💚💚💚
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dil...
September 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
This awesome book needs your help! Back today to help them over the line!
No joke, the TOMB books are one of my favorite creator-owned horror books of all time. You need to own this one. Trust me.
TOMB OF THE PALE HORSE is a full color, 36-page self contained story & the last installment of our four-issue series.
TOMB: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION is all four issues, expanded stories and 50+ pages of backmatter in a deluxe, oversized hardcover.
www.TOMBCOMIC.com
TOMB: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION is all four issues, expanded stories and 50+ pages of backmatter in a deluxe, oversized hardcover.
www.TOMBCOMIC.com
September 2, 2025 at 2:18 PM
No joke, the TOMB books are one of my favorite creator-owned horror books of all time. You need to own this one. Trust me.
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We’re nearly funded, so I’m announcing the artists on the new Atlantis Wasn’t Built for Tourists stories created for this re-release. @travishymel.bsky.social draws a prequel story, and @tonygregori.bsky.social illustrates an epilogue. www.kickstarter.com/projects/epa...
Atlantis Wasn't Built for Tourists Digest Edition
Reprinting the entire acclaimed Neo-Western-meets-Lovecraftian Horror series in a digest-size edition with new material
www.kickstarter.com
August 20, 2025 at 3:37 PM
We’re nearly funded, so I’m announcing the artists on the new Atlantis Wasn’t Built for Tourists stories created for this re-release. @travishymel.bsky.social draws a prequel story, and @tonygregori.bsky.social illustrates an epilogue. www.kickstarter.com/projects/epa...
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Hey Kickstarter Creators, TOUGH LOVE time — we all need to be a bit more realistic about pricing vs page counts on the platform.
And PLEASE make sure you’re letting potential backers know how many pages your issue/ GN is so they understand the value you’re offering.
Because, in this economy…
And PLEASE make sure you’re letting potential backers know how many pages your issue/ GN is so they understand the value you’re offering.
Because, in this economy…
August 4, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Hey Kickstarter Creators, TOUGH LOVE time — we all need to be a bit more realistic about pricing vs page counts on the platform.
And PLEASE make sure you’re letting potential backers know how many pages your issue/ GN is so they understand the value you’re offering.
Because, in this economy…
And PLEASE make sure you’re letting potential backers know how many pages your issue/ GN is so they understand the value you’re offering.
Because, in this economy…
Anyone know of any agents looking to rep YA graphic novels? I have a pitch deck ready to fly.
July 28, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Anyone know of any agents looking to rep YA graphic novels? I have a pitch deck ready to fly.
Who do I need to kill, salt and burn the body of to write a run of the Supernatural comic???
July 18, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Who do I need to kill, salt and burn the body of to write a run of the Supernatural comic???
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The Dark Angel 🔥 Stephanie Vaquer
Colors by the incomparable @stevecanon.bsky.social
#Comics #ComicArt #WrestlingComics #WWE #StephanieVaquer #LaPrimera
Colors by the incomparable @stevecanon.bsky.social
#Comics #ComicArt #WrestlingComics #WWE #StephanieVaquer #LaPrimera
July 8, 2025 at 1:03 AM
The Dark Angel 🔥 Stephanie Vaquer
Colors by the incomparable @stevecanon.bsky.social
#Comics #ComicArt #WrestlingComics #WWE #StephanieVaquer #LaPrimera
Colors by the incomparable @stevecanon.bsky.social
#Comics #ComicArt #WrestlingComics #WWE #StephanieVaquer #LaPrimera
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Dear Horror and Comic and Horror Comic Fans, the original, infamous, terrifying cinematic horror comic anthology #NightmareTheater is turning 5 years old. It’s all sold out so we’re launching a reprint Kickstarter campaign with a new Taglietti cover. Follow here!🩸 www.kickstarter.com/projects/sch...
Coming soon: Nightmare Theater: Volume 1 Horror Comic Anthology REPRINT
We SOLD OUT so we're going back to print on our scary big, 272 page book starring demons, Lovecraftian monsters, psycho killers & more.
www.kickstarter.com
July 3, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Dear Horror and Comic and Horror Comic Fans, the original, infamous, terrifying cinematic horror comic anthology #NightmareTheater is turning 5 years old. It’s all sold out so we’re launching a reprint Kickstarter campaign with a new Taglietti cover. Follow here!🩸 www.kickstarter.com/projects/sch...
Guess I’m breaking the streak and not going to NYCC this year. No artist alley. No badge.
July 1, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Guess I’m breaking the streak and not going to NYCC this year. No artist alley. No badge.
June 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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I am positively BUZZING with excitement over the word being out -- I worked with @stelladia.bsky.social @elllewrightart.bsky.social @tayloresposito.bsky.social and editor @hitzhusenlauren.bsky.social for upcoming @madcavestudios.com Maverick OGN "Abuzz"! www.comicsbeat.com/much-ado-abo...
Shakespeare's classic play Much Ado About Nothing gets modern update with ABUZZ graphic novel
Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy play Much Ado About Nothing gets modern reimagining with Abuzz graphic novel.
www.comicsbeat.com
May 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I am positively BUZZING with excitement over the word being out -- I worked with @stelladia.bsky.social @elllewrightart.bsky.social @tayloresposito.bsky.social and editor @hitzhusenlauren.bsky.social for upcoming @madcavestudios.com Maverick OGN "Abuzz"! www.comicsbeat.com/much-ado-abo...
Superior mail day from the homie @jeff-mccomsey.bsky.social. A certified classic now illustrated by one of the best.
May 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Superior mail day from the homie @jeff-mccomsey.bsky.social. A certified classic now illustrated by one of the best.
Support the fully-funded Stash Box!
Hidden away inside an unassuming suburban home, a question yearns to be answered.
Two young lovers, trespassing in the name of a good time, stumble upon this question and have their lives forever transformed. (1/3)
Two young lovers, trespassing in the name of a good time, stumble upon this question and have their lives forever transformed. (1/3)
May 2, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Support the fully-funded Stash Box!
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LESS THAN $1700 TO GO!
People are backing & increasing their pledges, thank you all so much!
People are backing & increasing their pledges, thank you all so much!
May 1, 2025 at 6:58 PM
LESS THAN $1700 TO GO!
People are backing & increasing their pledges, thank you all so much!
People are backing & increasing their pledges, thank you all so much!
Stash Box needs our help!
I promos you that you will not regret support this book. I don’t even believe in myself as much I believe in everything Ian does.
Support today! stashboxcomic.com
I promos you that you will not regret support this book. I don’t even believe in myself as much I believe in everything Ian does.
Support today! stashboxcomic.com
Stash Box: A Psychedelic Suburban Horror
A tale of young love gone so terrifyingly wrong we needed 36 oversized pages to contain it!
stashboxcomic.com
May 1, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Stash Box needs our help!
I promos you that you will not regret support this book. I don’t even believe in myself as much I believe in everything Ian does.
Support today! stashboxcomic.com
I promos you that you will not regret support this book. I don’t even believe in myself as much I believe in everything Ian does.
Support today! stashboxcomic.com
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Hey I really want to see @ianface.bsky.social's Stash Box hit it's goal
✨Here's a Zatanna piece, it's b&w charcoal - if you back Stash Box at $50 or higher message me & it's yours.
💀Also- I'll do up an EC sketch cover - back @ $50=b&w $100=color
👇👇
stashboxcomic.com!
Reskeeting counts as helping!
✨Here's a Zatanna piece, it's b&w charcoal - if you back Stash Box at $50 or higher message me & it's yours.
💀Also- I'll do up an EC sketch cover - back @ $50=b&w $100=color
👇👇
stashboxcomic.com!
Reskeeting counts as helping!
April 30, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Hey I really want to see @ianface.bsky.social's Stash Box hit it's goal
✨Here's a Zatanna piece, it's b&w charcoal - if you back Stash Box at $50 or higher message me & it's yours.
💀Also- I'll do up an EC sketch cover - back @ $50=b&w $100=color
👇👇
stashboxcomic.com!
Reskeeting counts as helping!
✨Here's a Zatanna piece, it's b&w charcoal - if you back Stash Box at $50 or higher message me & it's yours.
💀Also- I'll do up an EC sketch cover - back @ $50=b&w $100=color
👇👇
stashboxcomic.com!
Reskeeting counts as helping!
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Stash Box: A Psychedelic Suburban Horror
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ian...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ian...
Stash Box: A Psychedelic Suburban Horror
A tale of young love gone so terrifyingly wrong we needed 36 oversized pages to contain it!
www.kickstarter.com
April 28, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Stash Box: A Psychedelic Suburban Horror
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ian...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ian...
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long island friends! i’ll be singing comics at 4th World in Smithtown this saturday from 11am - 1pm as part of their free comic book day line up.
April 29, 2025 at 12:26 AM
long island friends! i’ll be singing comics at 4th World in Smithtown this saturday from 11am - 1pm as part of their free comic book day line up.