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Mike W. Belcher
@mikewbelcher.bsky.social
Small town Kentucky guy who creates his own comic, Man in the Mask. I also draw a LOT of golden age characters.
Something might be considered "fan fiction" but that doesn't mean it can't count for something. Check out my post on the origins of "Devil's Mark."

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November 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Sometimes a guy just has to draw The Spirit.

#willeisner #thespirit
November 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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330 pages of alternate history mystery/adventure, the first of three, all for thirty slim bucks. LAVENDER JACK had a long life as a Webtoon Original, but no one's seen it like this yet:
October 24, 2025 at 7:14 PM
HEY CREATORS/PUBLISHERS!
Need that final touch to your comics? It's too cool to see lettering on all that hard work when that idea or story you had, becomes a comic. Give me a shout and let's make some cool comics.
#letteringiscool #letterer
October 13, 2025 at 4:42 PM
October 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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And we're putting together Volume 2 as we speak — new cover and all.
September 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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WELL! Looks like you can score a nice discount on your preorder of LAVENDER JACK VOL. 1 tonight if you're slick about it
Now through tonight, all pre-orders are 25% off with the code PREORDER25 at @barnesandnoble.com for Premium & Rewards Members!

Check out all upcoming Dark Horse Books here: http://bit.ly/3SvTFxJ
September 5, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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I have a VERY exciting disclosure to make:
Exclusive: Dark Horse to release LAVENDER JACK in print
Dark Horse will release Dan Schkade and Jenn Manley Lee's retro WEBTOON series in print, beginning with the first season in March.
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August 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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REMEMBER HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS COMIC
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August 7, 2025 at 7:47 PM
HAPPY 85TH BIRTHDAY DENNY COLT!
(y'know, the Spirit)

#willeisner
#thespirit
#willeisnersthespirit
June 2, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Ever wondered how it feels to create your own stories and comics?

Here ya go! (and it's still not even close!)

Page from Man in the Mask issue #5. Now available at amkcomics.bigcartel.com
June 1, 2025 at 3:39 PM
DEVILISHLY DELIGHTFUL

Matt Wagner's enigmatic Hunter Rose
May 30, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Over in my Facebook memories @danschkade.bsky.social
May 30, 2025 at 12:34 AM
The fine folks over at First Comics News have a review of the soon to be on sale issue #5 of Man in the Mask. While you’re there, check out what else they offer at this invaluable treasure of comics news.

Thanks to Rik Offenberger and Richard Vasseur!

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May 29, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The two-part epic return of the regular series of MAN IN THE MASK. "The Wulf of Mason Street."

Redneck Aesir or Norse Hillbillies?

You decide.
May 27, 2025 at 4:26 PM
NOW AVAILABLE AT INDYPLANET!
For those that score your comics at that awesome spot known as Indyplanet, Man in the Mask:Emerging from the Shadow #3 is now available for order. Grab that and any Man in the Mask issue right now.

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May 16, 2025 at 11:24 PM
You gotta have a super secret place to hide your mask and gear. And, have some fun while you’re at it.

Check out issue #5 of the upcoming Man in the Mask regular series to see why Tommy’s gearing up.

HAPPY SUPERHERO DAY!
April 28, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Hey ! The Ringo Award nominations are live. If you'd be so kind, please throw a thought and nom my way?
April 18, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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Some of Steve Ditko's indie work is going to be back in print, thanks to the efforts of his estate. Ditko is the co-creator of Spider-Man and Dr. Strange, and bunches of other stuff.
#ditkoverse
#steveditko
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Reissued Steve Ditko Comics on Indiegogo
The Steve Ditko Estate and Ditkoverse have launched an Indiegogo campaign to publish books by the comics luminary. The campaign...
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April 11, 2025 at 10:06 PM
March 31, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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Man In The Mask #3! Hooray!
#comicssky
#mikebelcher
PREORDER NOW!

Issue #3 of Man in the Mask Emerging from the Shadow is now available at my webstore. A digital copy is also available for download now. There's also an option to catch-up with previous issues. Support Man in the Mask if you can! Thank you!

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March 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
LIBERTY BELLE AND FIREBRAND
March 20, 2025 at 11:24 PM
PREORDER NOW!

Issue #3 of Man in the Mask Emerging from the Shadow is now available at my webstore. A digital copy is also available for download now. There's also an option to catch-up with previous issues. Support Man in the Mask if you can! Thank you!

Link in comments.
March 13, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Took a stroll through Lexington Comic & Toy Con last night and had a great conversation with the very gracious Dan Riba. Picked up an awesome Spirit head sketch (during Eisner week on Eisner’s birthday) along with a couple prints of my favorite Bat villains.
March 7, 2025 at 9:53 PM