Alan Making Comics!
@ralanwrites.bsky.social
📚 Graphic Novelist
🎥 Screen Writer
🎓 Professor
📣 TED Talk-er
🏅 Award-winning newspaper comic writer
🎧 Podcast Host
🖖🏾 Vulcan Ambassador
https://www.pbs.org/video/r-alan-brooks-gw0q7v/
🎥 Screen Writer
🎓 Professor
📣 TED Talk-er
🏅 Award-winning newspaper comic writer
🎧 Podcast Host
🖖🏾 Vulcan Ambassador
https://www.pbs.org/video/r-alan-brooks-gw0q7v/
Thx 2 everyone who came to our screening!
Still processing what it meant to see your hundreds of friendly faces there, but just wanted to thank you all for being my community, & supporting the art I create.
(📸 borrowed from Bret Smith.) Film trailer link below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9eH...
Still processing what it meant to see your hundreds of friendly faces there, but just wanted to thank you all for being my community, & supporting the art I create.
(📸 borrowed from Bret Smith.) Film trailer link below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9eH...
November 15, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Thx 2 everyone who came to our screening!
Still processing what it meant to see your hundreds of friendly faces there, but just wanted to thank you all for being my community, & supporting the art I create.
(📸 borrowed from Bret Smith.) Film trailer link below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9eH...
Still processing what it meant to see your hundreds of friendly faces there, but just wanted to thank you all for being my community, & supporting the art I create.
(📸 borrowed from Bret Smith.) Film trailer link below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9eH...
I wrote an Archie Comics story! It’s going to be drawn by Colleen Doran, & will probably be available next year.
Thx to Nancy Silberkleit for inviting me into this short project!
I’ll let you guys know when the art is done and the story is available!
downtownrutland.com/halloween-pa...
Thx to Nancy Silberkleit for inviting me into this short project!
I’ll let you guys know when the art is done and the story is available!
downtownrutland.com/halloween-pa...
October 29, 2025 at 12:31 AM
I wrote an Archie Comics story! It’s going to be drawn by Colleen Doran, & will probably be available next year.
Thx to Nancy Silberkleit for inviting me into this short project!
I’ll let you guys know when the art is done and the story is available!
downtownrutland.com/halloween-pa...
Thx to Nancy Silberkleit for inviting me into this short project!
I’ll let you guys know when the art is done and the story is available!
downtownrutland.com/halloween-pa...
The Final Countdown!
39 hours left on the campaign.
The goal is reached, so for anyone else who
wants to jump in, you have just over
a day to do it!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
Thx to everyone who backed this one -
I look forward to getting these books
out to you!
39 hours left on the campaign.
The goal is reached, so for anyone else who
wants to jump in, you have just over
a day to do it!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
Thx to everyone who backed this one -
I look forward to getting these books
out to you!
August 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The Final Countdown!
39 hours left on the campaign.
The goal is reached, so for anyone else who
wants to jump in, you have just over
a day to do it!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
Thx to everyone who backed this one -
I look forward to getting these books
out to you!
39 hours left on the campaign.
The goal is reached, so for anyone else who
wants to jump in, you have just over
a day to do it!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
Thx to everyone who backed this one -
I look forward to getting these books
out to you!
The Burning Metronome: Remix is FULLY FUNDED!
Thx for supporting my work, thx to everyone who shared this campaign on social media (& with their friends). It all helped to bringing us here!
I'll be posting updates, but if you have any questions, feel free to message me.
Thanks again to you all!
Thx for supporting my work, thx to everyone who shared this campaign on social media (& with their friends). It all helped to bringing us here!
I'll be posting updates, but if you have any questions, feel free to message me.
Thanks again to you all!
August 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The Burning Metronome: Remix is FULLY FUNDED!
Thx for supporting my work, thx to everyone who shared this campaign on social media (& with their friends). It all helped to bringing us here!
I'll be posting updates, but if you have any questions, feel free to message me.
Thanks again to you all!
Thx for supporting my work, thx to everyone who shared this campaign on social media (& with their friends). It all helped to bringing us here!
I'll be posting updates, but if you have any questions, feel free to message me.
Thanks again to you all!
Last 5 days of my bday Kickstarter: 92% funded.
Need the remaining $1067 by 8/31, or I don't get ANY of the $$$ to make my 2 graphic novels.
- Lowest reward tier is $30, & you get 2 graphic novels for it
- Pledge today: no money's deducted until 8/31
Thx!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
Need the remaining $1067 by 8/31, or I don't get ANY of the $$$ to make my 2 graphic novels.
- Lowest reward tier is $30, & you get 2 graphic novels for it
- Pledge today: no money's deducted until 8/31
Thx!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
August 25, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Last 5 days of my bday Kickstarter: 92% funded.
Need the remaining $1067 by 8/31, or I don't get ANY of the $$$ to make my 2 graphic novels.
- Lowest reward tier is $30, & you get 2 graphic novels for it
- Pledge today: no money's deducted until 8/31
Thx!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
Need the remaining $1067 by 8/31, or I don't get ANY of the $$$ to make my 2 graphic novels.
- Lowest reward tier is $30, & you get 2 graphic novels for it
- Pledge today: no money's deducted until 8/31
Thx!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
Last 6 days of my bday Kickstarter - 86% funded!
If I don’t raise the remaining $2118 by 8/31, I don't get ANY of the $$$ to make my 2 graphic novels.
- Lowest tier: $30, & you get 2 graphic novels for it
- Pledge today: no $$ gets deducted until 8/31
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
Thx!
If I don’t raise the remaining $2118 by 8/31, I don't get ANY of the $$$ to make my 2 graphic novels.
- Lowest tier: $30, & you get 2 graphic novels for it
- Pledge today: no $$ gets deducted until 8/31
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
Thx!
August 24, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Last 6 days of my bday Kickstarter - 86% funded!
If I don’t raise the remaining $2118 by 8/31, I don't get ANY of the $$$ to make my 2 graphic novels.
- Lowest tier: $30, & you get 2 graphic novels for it
- Pledge today: no $$ gets deducted until 8/31
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
Thx!
If I don’t raise the remaining $2118 by 8/31, I don't get ANY of the $$$ to make my 2 graphic novels.
- Lowest tier: $30, & you get 2 graphic novels for it
- Pledge today: no $$ gets deducted until 8/31
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
Thx!
11 days left to make my final $3020 in pledges,
or I don't get ANY of the $$$ to make these books.
Please toss whatever support you can toward my Kickstarter!
Here's an animated spot for The Burning Metronome
(by Kevin Mason, w/dope ♫ ♪ ♬ by Paul Mullikin).
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
or I don't get ANY of the $$$ to make these books.
Please toss whatever support you can toward my Kickstarter!
Here's an animated spot for The Burning Metronome
(by Kevin Mason, w/dope ♫ ♪ ♬ by Paul Mullikin).
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
August 19, 2025 at 5:33 PM
11 days left to make my final $3020 in pledges,
or I don't get ANY of the $$$ to make these books.
Please toss whatever support you can toward my Kickstarter!
Here's an animated spot for The Burning Metronome
(by Kevin Mason, w/dope ♫ ♪ ♬ by Paul Mullikin).
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
or I don't get ANY of the $$$ to make these books.
Please toss whatever support you can toward my Kickstarter!
Here's an animated spot for The Burning Metronome
(by Kevin Mason, w/dope ♫ ♪ ♬ by Paul Mullikin).
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
Ft. Collins Comic Con starts TODAY! Come say hello. :)
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Also, my Kickstarter for The Burning Metronome is still going!
Back it today, no money will be deducted until 8/31/25.
We're 68% funded, & I need your help to bring it home.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
Thanks!
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Also, my Kickstarter for The Burning Metronome is still going!
Back it today, no money will be deducted until 8/31/25.
We're 68% funded, & I need your help to bring it home.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
Thanks!
August 16, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Ft. Collins Comic Con starts TODAY! Come say hello. :)
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Also, my Kickstarter for The Burning Metronome is still going!
Back it today, no money will be deducted until 8/31/25.
We're 68% funded, & I need your help to bring it home.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
Thanks!
========
Also, my Kickstarter for The Burning Metronome is still going!
Back it today, no money will be deducted until 8/31/25.
We're 68% funded, & I need your help to bring it home.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
Thanks!
Did a radio interview on @krfcfm.bsky.social,
talked abt @fococomiccon.bsky.social &
my Kickstarter.
Scroll down a bit until you see my face:
www.krfcfm.org/shows/krfc-i...
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Kickstarter's still going!
Back today, & no $$ will be deducted until 8/31/25.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
talked abt @fococomiccon.bsky.social &
my Kickstarter.
Scroll down a bit until you see my face:
www.krfcfm.org/shows/krfc-i...
=======
Kickstarter's still going!
Back today, & no $$ will be deducted until 8/31/25.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
August 16, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Did a radio interview on @krfcfm.bsky.social,
talked abt @fococomiccon.bsky.social &
my Kickstarter.
Scroll down a bit until you see my face:
www.krfcfm.org/shows/krfc-i...
=======
Kickstarter's still going!
Back today, & no $$ will be deducted until 8/31/25.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
talked abt @fococomiccon.bsky.social &
my Kickstarter.
Scroll down a bit until you see my face:
www.krfcfm.org/shows/krfc-i...
=======
Kickstarter's still going!
Back today, & no $$ will be deducted until 8/31/25.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
2 comic book geniuses kindly blessed me w/praise abt my graphic novel, The Burning Metronome:
Jim Shooter (who passed away earlier this year)
&
David F. Walker!
Kickstarter is still going.
Back today, no $$ will be deducted until 8/31/25.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
Thanks!
Jim Shooter (who passed away earlier this year)
&
David F. Walker!
Kickstarter is still going.
Back today, no $$ will be deducted until 8/31/25.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
Thanks!
August 15, 2025 at 3:29 PM
2 comic book geniuses kindly blessed me w/praise abt my graphic novel, The Burning Metronome:
Jim Shooter (who passed away earlier this year)
&
David F. Walker!
Kickstarter is still going.
Back today, no $$ will be deducted until 8/31/25.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
Thanks!
Jim Shooter (who passed away earlier this year)
&
David F. Walker!
Kickstarter is still going.
Back today, no $$ will be deducted until 8/31/25.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
Thanks!
@fococomiccon.bsky.social
I'll be at Fort Collins Comic Con next week.
It's one of my 2 favorite cons in the state.
Come see me & say hello!
I'll be at Fort Collins Comic Con next week.
It's one of my 2 favorite cons in the state.
Come see me & say hello!
August 8, 2025 at 10:13 PM
@fococomiccon.bsky.social
I'll be at Fort Collins Comic Con next week.
It's one of my 2 favorite cons in the state.
Come see me & say hello!
I'll be at Fort Collins Comic Con next week.
It's one of my 2 favorite cons in the state.
Come see me & say hello!
Missed my bday event yesterday? You can still rock with me on this Kickstarter. Pledge today, & no money gets deducted until Aug 31st.
These are some of the other fine people who attended.
Pls share – we’re now 24% funded!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
These are some of the other fine people who attended.
Pls share – we’re now 24% funded!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
August 3, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Missed my bday event yesterday? You can still rock with me on this Kickstarter. Pledge today, & no money gets deducted until Aug 31st.
These are some of the other fine people who attended.
Pls share – we’re now 24% funded!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
These are some of the other fine people who attended.
Pls share – we’re now 24% funded!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
My bday party happened, but y'all can still help me w/this Kickstarter. Pledge today, no money gets deducted until Aug 31st.
This is Dora, whose company Sol 360 Productions provided the dope 📸
Pls share this campaign– we’re now 23% funded,
- thanks!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
This is Dora, whose company Sol 360 Productions provided the dope 📸
Pls share this campaign– we’re now 23% funded,
- thanks!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
August 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM
My bday party happened, but y'all can still help me w/this Kickstarter. Pledge today, no money gets deducted until Aug 31st.
This is Dora, whose company Sol 360 Productions provided the dope 📸
Pls share this campaign– we’re now 23% funded,
- thanks!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
This is Dora, whose company Sol 360 Productions provided the dope 📸
Pls share this campaign– we’re now 23% funded,
- thanks!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
My bday party was yesterday, but you can still help me kick this Kickstarter’s ass. Pledge today, & no money gets deducted until Aug 31st.
I got to see some friends I haven't seen in a long while!
📸courtesy Sol 360 Productions!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
I got to see some friends I haven't seen in a long while!
📸courtesy Sol 360 Productions!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
August 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
My bday party was yesterday, but you can still help me kick this Kickstarter’s ass. Pledge today, & no money gets deducted until Aug 31st.
I got to see some friends I haven't seen in a long while!
📸courtesy Sol 360 Productions!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
I got to see some friends I haven't seen in a long while!
📸courtesy Sol 360 Productions!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
If you missed my bday party, you can still help me kick this Kickstarter’s ass. Pledge today, & no money gets deducted until Aug 31st.
This is Alexis, who cosplayed the character Mindy from chapter 2 of The Burning Metronome.
📸 courtesy Sol 360 Productions!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
This is Alexis, who cosplayed the character Mindy from chapter 2 of The Burning Metronome.
📸 courtesy Sol 360 Productions!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
August 3, 2025 at 8:11 PM
If you missed my bday party, you can still help me kick this Kickstarter’s ass. Pledge today, & no money gets deducted until Aug 31st.
This is Alexis, who cosplayed the character Mindy from chapter 2 of The Burning Metronome.
📸 courtesy Sol 360 Productions!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
This is Alexis, who cosplayed the character Mindy from chapter 2 of The Burning Metronome.
📸 courtesy Sol 360 Productions!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ral...
This is tomorrow morning! Come join us for my birthday!
Sat, 10am-2pm at Mutiny Comics.
Anyone who comes to the party & backs my Kickstarter will get a FREE:
Poster • comic • T-shirt • Sticker
(until they run out)
Sat, 10am-2pm at Mutiny Comics.
Anyone who comes to the party & backs my Kickstarter will get a FREE:
Poster • comic • T-shirt • Sticker
(until they run out)
August 1, 2025 at 4:13 PM
This is tomorrow morning! Come join us for my birthday!
Sat, 10am-2pm at Mutiny Comics.
Anyone who comes to the party & backs my Kickstarter will get a FREE:
Poster • comic • T-shirt • Sticker
(until they run out)
Sat, 10am-2pm at Mutiny Comics.
Anyone who comes to the party & backs my Kickstarter will get a FREE:
Poster • comic • T-shirt • Sticker
(until they run out)
this Sat, if you come celebrate my bday at Mutiny, you'll get to enjoy DJ SponsOne rocking.
Anyone who comes to the party & backs my Kickstarter will get a FREE:
Poster • comic • T-shirt • Sticker
(until they run out)
Anyone who comes to the party & backs my Kickstarter will get a FREE:
Poster • comic • T-shirt • Sticker
(until they run out)
July 30, 2025 at 6:38 PM
this Sat, if you come celebrate my bday at Mutiny, you'll get to enjoy DJ SponsOne rocking.
Anyone who comes to the party & backs my Kickstarter will get a FREE:
Poster • comic • T-shirt • Sticker
(until they run out)
Anyone who comes to the party & backs my Kickstarter will get a FREE:
Poster • comic • T-shirt • Sticker
(until they run out)
If you join us for my bday joint on Saturday at Mutiny, you'll see Alexis Melissa Cameron cosplaying this character from The Burning Metronome/
Anyone who comes to the party & backs my Kickstarter will get a FREE:
Poster • comic • T-shirt • Sticker
(until they run out)
Anyone who comes to the party & backs my Kickstarter will get a FREE:
Poster • comic • T-shirt • Sticker
(until they run out)
July 30, 2025 at 5:31 PM
If you join us for my bday joint on Saturday at Mutiny, you'll see Alexis Melissa Cameron cosplaying this character from The Burning Metronome/
Anyone who comes to the party & backs my Kickstarter will get a FREE:
Poster • comic • T-shirt • Sticker
(until they run out)
Anyone who comes to the party & backs my Kickstarter will get a FREE:
Poster • comic • T-shirt • Sticker
(until they run out)
Yo, I’ve had a hard yr, w/public victories & private setbacks.
My bday’s soon, & I want y’all to swing by this event & celebrate w/me. (f you can, please support this Kickstarter.
Anyone who comes to the party & backs will get a FREE:
Poster • comic • T-shirt • Sticker
(until I run out)
My bday’s soon, & I want y’all to swing by this event & celebrate w/me. (f you can, please support this Kickstarter.
Anyone who comes to the party & backs will get a FREE:
Poster • comic • T-shirt • Sticker
(until I run out)
July 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Yo, I’ve had a hard yr, w/public victories & private setbacks.
My bday’s soon, & I want y’all to swing by this event & celebrate w/me. (f you can, please support this Kickstarter.
Anyone who comes to the party & backs will get a FREE:
Poster • comic • T-shirt • Sticker
(until I run out)
My bday’s soon, & I want y’all to swing by this event & celebrate w/me. (f you can, please support this Kickstarter.
Anyone who comes to the party & backs will get a FREE:
Poster • comic • T-shirt • Sticker
(until I run out)
A lot of y'all ask about creating dramatic tension in your writing, & although this vid is a silly example of that, there are some sure-fire methods you can use in your own writing.
$35/month | Monthly on Zoom
Just use the code 1MTHFREE when signing up: ralanwrites.com/virtual-writing-group
$35/month | Monthly on Zoom
Just use the code 1MTHFREE when signing up: ralanwrites.com/virtual-writing-group
July 2, 2025 at 1:54 AM
A lot of y'all ask about creating dramatic tension in your writing, & although this vid is a silly example of that, there are some sure-fire methods you can use in your own writing.
$35/month | Monthly on Zoom
Just use the code 1MTHFREE when signing up: ralanwrites.com/virtual-writing-group
$35/month | Monthly on Zoom
Just use the code 1MTHFREE when signing up: ralanwrites.com/virtual-writing-group
Here's one woman's reaction to the short film that I wrote. It's so lovely!
June 19, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Here's one woman's reaction to the short film that I wrote. It's so lovely!
Just got my mom‘s first book from Barnes & Noble. It’s just out this month, and although she doesn’t like social media, I thought I’d shout her out!
"The Lactating God" on B&N and pretty much everywhere,
"The Lactating God" on B&N and pretty much everywhere,
April 22, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Just got my mom‘s first book from Barnes & Noble. It’s just out this month, and although she doesn’t like social media, I thought I’d shout her out!
"The Lactating God" on B&N and pretty much everywhere,
"The Lactating God" on B&N and pretty much everywhere,
I can not WAIT for y'all to see this movie I wrote.
I'm so proud of it.
I loved what I wrote, but I swear, the director, actors & crew elevated it even further!
It was such a beautiful experience to be on that set, & as I get more info, I'll share it with you!
I'm so proud of it.
I loved what I wrote, but I swear, the director, actors & crew elevated it even further!
It was such a beautiful experience to be on that set, & as I get more info, I'll share it with you!
April 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I can not WAIT for y'all to see this movie I wrote.
I'm so proud of it.
I loved what I wrote, but I swear, the director, actors & crew elevated it even further!
It was such a beautiful experience to be on that set, & as I get more info, I'll share it with you!
I'm so proud of it.
I loved what I wrote, but I swear, the director, actors & crew elevated it even further!
It was such a beautiful experience to be on that set, & as I get more info, I'll share it with you!
Q: What are you doing on Thurs April 10th?
A: You're coming to see me rock with these dope authors!
If you like words and shit, this is gonna be a good time! Join us at Tattered Cover Book Store on Colfax!
A: You're coming to see me rock with these dope authors!
If you like words and shit, this is gonna be a good time! Join us at Tattered Cover Book Store on Colfax!
March 22, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Q: What are you doing on Thurs April 10th?
A: You're coming to see me rock with these dope authors!
If you like words and shit, this is gonna be a good time! Join us at Tattered Cover Book Store on Colfax!
A: You're coming to see me rock with these dope authors!
If you like words and shit, this is gonna be a good time! Join us at Tattered Cover Book Store on Colfax!