Niall Smith
@nialls8.bsky.social
Writer of fantasy, currently editing a manuscript that was far too long and is growing shorter by the day (draft 5).
Lover of all things comics and books.
Spent the 80s and 90s writing/recording songs and working in the NHS. Good times.
Lover of all things comics and books.
Spent the 80s and 90s writing/recording songs and working in the NHS. Good times.
Absolutely in my top 5 costumes. Beats the later designs by a country mile.
November 26, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Absolutely in my top 5 costumes. Beats the later designs by a country mile.
One of my top 5 from any age.
November 22, 2025 at 1:35 AM
One of my top 5 from any age.
My era JLA. Miss those banners, and the banner figures
November 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
My era JLA. Miss those banners, and the banner figures
I'm reading Mary Stewart's Merlin novels (long overdue).
Currently on book 2. She was a quite exceptional writer.
Perfect autumn reading.
Currently on book 2. She was a quite exceptional writer.
Perfect autumn reading.
October 28, 2025 at 1:36 AM
I'm reading Mary Stewart's Merlin novels (long overdue).
Currently on book 2. She was a quite exceptional writer.
Perfect autumn reading.
Currently on book 2. She was a quite exceptional writer.
Perfect autumn reading.
Cardy was incredible. This one from Action is a classic.
October 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Cardy was incredible. This one from Action is a classic.
As a kid, my heart used to sink seeing his name in the credits. This one in particular...
October 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
As a kid, my heart used to sink seeing his name in the credits. This one in particular...
Couldn't agree more.
Loved his Batman. Totally unique.
Loved his Batman. Totally unique.
October 2, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Couldn't agree more.
Loved his Batman. Totally unique.
Loved his Batman. Totally unique.
The Candidate was great.
And I loved his other films, but this was probably my favourite.
And I loved his other films, but this was probably my favourite.
September 18, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The Candidate was great.
And I loved his other films, but this was probably my favourite.
And I loved his other films, but this was probably my favourite.
Just throwing this in while we're on novels
September 15, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Just throwing this in while we're on novels
Really liked that stint from Robbins on Detective. So distinctive and dynamic.
This is from Tec #420
This is from Tec #420
September 9, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Really liked that stint from Robbins on Detective. So distinctive and dynamic.
This is from Tec #420
This is from Tec #420
There was something magical about the Englehart/Rogers run. I had pay a lot of money (for a kid) to pick them up as back issues, and that was a few months after being published.
And Don Newton will always be in my top 10 Batman artists.
This splash always comes to mind...
And Don Newton will always be in my top 10 Batman artists.
This splash always comes to mind...
August 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
There was something magical about the Englehart/Rogers run. I had pay a lot of money (for a kid) to pick them up as back issues, and that was a few months after being published.
And Don Newton will always be in my top 10 Batman artists.
This splash always comes to mind...
And Don Newton will always be in my top 10 Batman artists.
This splash always comes to mind...
DC Cover of the Day.
If you see this, post a DC cover you love.
If you see this, post a DC cover you love.
August 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM
DC Cover of the Day.
If you see this, post a DC cover you love.
If you see this, post a DC cover you love.
This (I wish)
Put it on slow-mo and that's me editing for the weekend.
Put it on slow-mo and that's me editing for the weekend.
August 2, 2025 at 12:26 AM
This (I wish)
Put it on slow-mo and that's me editing for the weekend.
Put it on slow-mo and that's me editing for the weekend.
This is the brick (missing its original commemorative cardboard packaging)
August 2, 2025 at 12:10 AM
This is the brick (missing its original commemorative cardboard packaging)
Sherlock Holmes 'museum' at 221B Baker Street (not actually 221b)
Still own a brick from the original building that was pulled down to erect a Halifax bank on actual site.
Had it since my 8th birthday and got a SH cup from the museum about 20 years ago that I still drink my coffee from today.
Still own a brick from the original building that was pulled down to erect a Halifax bank on actual site.
Had it since my 8th birthday and got a SH cup from the museum about 20 years ago that I still drink my coffee from today.
August 1, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Sherlock Holmes 'museum' at 221B Baker Street (not actually 221b)
Still own a brick from the original building that was pulled down to erect a Halifax bank on actual site.
Had it since my 8th birthday and got a SH cup from the museum about 20 years ago that I still drink my coffee from today.
Still own a brick from the original building that was pulled down to erect a Halifax bank on actual site.
Had it since my 8th birthday and got a SH cup from the museum about 20 years ago that I still drink my coffee from today.
My first Starlin / Captain Marvel.
I mean, who could pass up that cover 👓
I mean, who could pass up that cover 👓
July 23, 2025 at 8:33 PM
My first Starlin / Captain Marvel.
I mean, who could pass up that cover 👓
I mean, who could pass up that cover 👓
They're the best. I don't have anything so pretty/wild near me but there is this little cut through that feels at one point it might never end
July 23, 2025 at 12:19 AM
They're the best. I don't have anything so pretty/wild near me but there is this little cut through that feels at one point it might never end
If you see this post a DC comic cover you like
July 20, 2025 at 11:12 PM
If you see this post a DC comic cover you like
If you see this post a DC comic cover you love
July 20, 2025 at 11:05 PM
If you see this post a DC comic cover you love
Not to divert from the topic, but the Flash museum has a special place in my heart. One of my first issues.
For Marvel, I guess Capt America would make sense.
For Marvel, I guess Capt America would make sense.
July 19, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Not to divert from the topic, but the Flash museum has a special place in my heart. One of my first issues.
For Marvel, I guess Capt America would make sense.
For Marvel, I guess Capt America would make sense.
I'd add a third to that - Neal's Superman 'trilogy'
(and v pleased to say I own all 3)
(and v pleased to say I own all 3)
July 16, 2025 at 10:06 AM
I'd add a third to that - Neal's Superman 'trilogy'
(and v pleased to say I own all 3)
(and v pleased to say I own all 3)
Action Comics vol 1 # 494 offered a story of the original reason for the S logo, with Ma and Pa Kent presenting young Clark with different designs.
(I know you know this; your answer just nudged my memory)
(I know you know this; your answer just nudged my memory)
July 15, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Action Comics vol 1 # 494 offered a story of the original reason for the S logo, with Ma and Pa Kent presenting young Clark with different designs.
(I know you know this; your answer just nudged my memory)
(I know you know this; your answer just nudged my memory)
I feel like it's time to add some covers (said it was random).
As it's Superman month, these work nicely...
As it's Superman month, these work nicely...
July 14, 2025 at 12:39 AM
I feel like it's time to add some covers (said it was random).
As it's Superman month, these work nicely...
As it's Superman month, these work nicely...
My first Superman.
Hooked for life.
Hooked for life.
July 13, 2025 at 6:10 PM
My first Superman.
Hooked for life.
Hooked for life.
Just checked - too hot to do it yesterday.
Definitely DC Special #29 from Aug-Sept 1977.
Art by Joe Staton and Bob Layton, story by Paul Levitz.
Here's the next page to that splash.
Definitely DC Special #29 from Aug-Sept 1977.
Art by Joe Staton and Bob Layton, story by Paul Levitz.
Here's the next page to that splash.
July 13, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Just checked - too hot to do it yesterday.
Definitely DC Special #29 from Aug-Sept 1977.
Art by Joe Staton and Bob Layton, story by Paul Levitz.
Here's the next page to that splash.
Definitely DC Special #29 from Aug-Sept 1977.
Art by Joe Staton and Bob Layton, story by Paul Levitz.
Here's the next page to that splash.