Mark Bell
@typewritermark.bsky.social
Father, Husband, Author, Web Developer for Kelley School of Business, cohost of @mysterymaniacs.bsky.social and comic publisher for @plaguedoctorpress.bsky.social
Hey Maniacs, here's your newsletter. Updates, schedule, and info about a new project.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Hey Maniacs, here's your newsletter. Updates, schedule, and info about a new project.
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Find your new favorite comic book!
If you support Witches of Oz for as low as a $1 you'll receive 10+ digital comics.
If you support Witches of Oz for as low as a $1 you'll receive 10+ digital comics.
November 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Find your new favorite comic book!
If you support Witches of Oz for as low as a $1 you'll receive 10+ digital comics.
If you support Witches of Oz for as low as a $1 you'll receive 10+ digital comics.
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I’ve signed 2,000 tip-in pages of The Killing Time (Ali 2) which will be out on 12th Feb 2026. As you can see, I’ve had help. Apologies to the person who gets the 🐾
November 24, 2025 at 10:10 AM
I’ve signed 2,000 tip-in pages of The Killing Time (Ali 2) which will be out on 12th Feb 2026. As you can see, I’ve had help. Apologies to the person who gets the 🐾
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Berlin, thank you so much for a wonderful evening! SOTN: Chartered Trips. I am sad to be leaving for now, but I will be back soon. Tomorrow: Het Depot in Leuven BE. This will be the final Bob Mould Band show for 2025.
November 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Berlin, thank you so much for a wonderful evening! SOTN: Chartered Trips. I am sad to be leaving for now, but I will be back soon. Tomorrow: Het Depot in Leuven BE. This will be the final Bob Mould Band show for 2025.
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Trans pride Zaku from the Gundam Assemble series of minis !
It's was a really fun mini to paint, the sculpt is pretty great, despite some simplifications made to allow the model to be push fit (the gap between the cable and the legs isn't hollowed)
It's was a really fun mini to paint, the sculpt is pretty great, despite some simplifications made to allow the model to be push fit (the gap between the cable and the legs isn't hollowed)
November 23, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Trans pride Zaku from the Gundam Assemble series of minis !
It's was a really fun mini to paint, the sculpt is pretty great, despite some simplifications made to allow the model to be push fit (the gap between the cable and the legs isn't hollowed)
It's was a really fun mini to paint, the sculpt is pretty great, despite some simplifications made to allow the model to be push fit (the gap between the cable and the legs isn't hollowed)
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This week on Inspired Ink we have
Mark Bell! He's comic creator focused on telling diversity-positive stories. As a truly indie storyteller, he's deeply involved in the whole process, handling everything from the writing and lettering to publishing.
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Mark Bell! He's comic creator focused on telling diversity-positive stories. As a truly indie storyteller, he's deeply involved in the whole process, handling everything from the writing and lettering to publishing.
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November 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
This week on Inspired Ink we have
Mark Bell! He's comic creator focused on telling diversity-positive stories. As a truly indie storyteller, he's deeply involved in the whole process, handling everything from the writing and lettering to publishing.
vist.ly/4eqbu
vist.ly/4eqbp
Mark Bell! He's comic creator focused on telling diversity-positive stories. As a truly indie storyteller, he's deeply involved in the whole process, handling everything from the writing and lettering to publishing.
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🎙Podcast episode 227 is now available at the812show.org or on any podcast platform. Art is a catalyst for community engagement. We've had a few guests who've spoken to that idea. Today we hear from with Holly Warren and Miah Michaelsen. #HoosierSky #HoosierTwitter #Indiana #BloomingtonIndiana
November 14, 2025 at 12:24 PM
🎙Podcast episode 227 is now available at the812show.org or on any podcast platform. Art is a catalyst for community engagement. We've had a few guests who've spoken to that idea. Today we hear from with Holly Warren and Miah Michaelsen. #HoosierSky #HoosierTwitter #Indiana #BloomingtonIndiana
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Exploring my my robot design for my sci-fi comic, and testing colors for blond hair. Pencil, watercolor, pen, India ink.
November 6, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Exploring my my robot design for my sci-fi comic, and testing colors for blond hair. Pencil, watercolor, pen, India ink.
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The Maple Leafs and Marlies acknowledge the importance to use our platform to amplify and celebrate Indigenous culture in our city and surrounding communities. As we continue to work toward reconciliation with the Indigenous community!
October 1, 2025 at 9:52 AM
The Maple Leafs and Marlies acknowledge the importance to use our platform to amplify and celebrate Indigenous culture in our city and surrounding communities. As we continue to work toward reconciliation with the Indigenous community!
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BIG NEWS! 📚 You can now find the entire Plague Doctor Press lineup on the shelves at the one-and-only @vintagephoenix.bsky.social in Bloomington! Go show them some love and support an amazing local comic shop!
#IndieComics #BloomingtonIN #ComicBooks #ShopLocal
#IndieComics #BloomingtonIN #ComicBooks #ShopLocal
September 25, 2025 at 5:25 PM
BIG NEWS! 📚 You can now find the entire Plague Doctor Press lineup on the shelves at the one-and-only @vintagephoenix.bsky.social in Bloomington! Go show them some love and support an amazing local comic shop!
#IndieComics #BloomingtonIN #ComicBooks #ShopLocal
#IndieComics #BloomingtonIN #ComicBooks #ShopLocal
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And that’s a wrap on another sketchbook! Every page, from the first rough idea to the last polished drawing, is part of the journey. There's nothing quite like the feeling of closing a book full of new worlds and characters. On to the next one! #SketchbookTour #ConceptArt #ComicArt
September 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
And that’s a wrap on another sketchbook! Every page, from the first rough idea to the last polished drawing, is part of the journey. There's nothing quite like the feeling of closing a book full of new worlds and characters. On to the next one! #SketchbookTour #ConceptArt #ComicArt
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Today marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, where we will celebrate and learn about the contributions of Hispanic cultures in the United States.
September 15, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Today marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, where we will celebrate and learn about the contributions of Hispanic cultures in the United States.
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Fun time last night at Higher Ground in Burlington VT! Short fast songs, long winded stories. Old man yells at cloud. Looks like a sunny drive to Portland ME for my day off. Tuesday: SPACE.
September 15, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Fun time last night at Higher Ground in Burlington VT! Short fast songs, long winded stories. Old man yells at cloud. Looks like a sunny drive to Portland ME for my day off. Tuesday: SPACE.
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I'm packing as fast as I can! There's something magical about this part of the process. Each label and every box is a connection to someone who helped bring these stories to life. #IndieComics #BehindTheScenes #SmallBusiness
September 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM
I'm packing as fast as I can! There's something magical about this part of the process. Each label and every box is a connection to someone who helped bring these stories to life. #IndieComics #BehindTheScenes #SmallBusiness
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VENUS
a mini comic about girls night uniting us all
1/2
a mini comic about girls night uniting us all
1/2
August 11, 2025 at 1:48 AM
VENUS
a mini comic about girls night uniting us all
1/2
a mini comic about girls night uniting us all
1/2
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And so it begins! Welcome to fulfillment week. Every single one of these boxes is getting ready to send a supernatural adventure out into the world. I'm so excited for you all to hold these stories in your hands. Let's get packing! #Kickstarter #Comics #MakingComics
September 8, 2025 at 4:51 PM
And so it begins! Welcome to fulfillment week. Every single one of these boxes is getting ready to send a supernatural adventure out into the world. I'm so excited for you all to hold these stories in your hands. Let's get packing! #Kickstarter #Comics #MakingComics
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This is just the beginning of the adventure. Our books will be available for everyone soon! Make sure you're following us and sign up for our newsletter (mailchi.mp/57eaaa7e5f7a...) so you can be the first to know when they drop! Art by @mcapriglioneart.bsky.social and @yonsoncb.bsky.social !
September 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
This is just the beginning of the adventure. Our books will be available for everyone soon! Make sure you're following us and sign up for our newsletter (mailchi.mp/57eaaa7e5f7a...) so you can be the first to know when they drop! Art by @mcapriglioneart.bsky.social and @yonsoncb.bsky.social !
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Love seeing how the magic happens? Here's a look at the journey of our comics from early concept sketch to the final, printed book. So much work goes into every page! Working with @mcapriglioneart.bsky.social is a dream! #MakingComics #IndiePress
September 5, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Love seeing how the magic happens? Here's a look at the journey of our comics from early concept sketch to the final, printed book. So much work goes into every page! Working with @mcapriglioneart.bsky.social is a dream! #MakingComics #IndiePress
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It's not about the tech, it's about the brilliant minds that create it. S.P.I.R.I.T. is a story that celebrates curiosity, collaboration, and the courage to face the unknown with your brain leading the way. #Empowerment #YA #IndieComics Gorgeous art by @mcapriglioneart.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM
It's not about the tech, it's about the brilliant minds that create it. S.P.I.R.I.T. is a story that celebrates curiosity, collaboration, and the courage to face the unknown with your brain leading the way. #Empowerment #YA #IndieComics Gorgeous art by @mcapriglioneart.bsky.social
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September 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Imagine your first job is as a park ranger. Now imagine you're the only one in charge... and the park is full of supernatural creatures. That's STRANGE RANGER. A story for anyone who loves folklore and adventure. Art by @yonsoncb.bsky.social #FantasyComics #Cryptid
September 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Imagine your first job is as a park ranger. Now imagine you're the only one in charge... and the park is full of supernatural creatures. That's STRANGE RANGER. A story for anyone who loves folklore and adventure. Art by @yonsoncb.bsky.social #FantasyComics #Cryptid
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Only need about $2200 to fund, so close to their goal! This is such a wonderful horror book, I’ve loved raising the dead with the boys.
Boost, share, support if you can! So so close.
Boost, share, support if you can! So so close.
ONLY 24 HOURS LEFT TO FULLY FUND MY NEIGHBOR NECROMANCER 1-3
Definitely not stressed at all! 😬
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Definitely not stressed at all! 😬
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September 2, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Only need about $2200 to fund, so close to their goal! This is such a wonderful horror book, I’ve loved raising the dead with the boys.
Boost, share, support if you can! So so close.
Boost, share, support if you can! So so close.
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Meet the S.P.I.R.I.T. team! A group of diverse teen girls who use tech and science to bust myths... but what happens when they find something real? This is for all the fans of smart, capable heroes. #SPIRITcomic #WomenInSTEM #YA
With amazing art by @mcapriglioneart.bsky.social
With amazing art by @mcapriglioneart.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Meet the S.P.I.R.I.T. team! A group of diverse teen girls who use tech and science to bust myths... but what happens when they find something real? This is for all the fans of smart, capable heroes. #SPIRITcomic #WomenInSTEM #YA
With amazing art by @mcapriglioneart.bsky.social
With amazing art by @mcapriglioneart.bsky.social
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Folks, Michael Regina has done it again! Deepwater Creek is a fantastic read that blends fun, touching all-ages horror with adventure and cosmic horror. The art is beautiful, and the story is a total page-turner. Read this book!
August 29, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Folks, Michael Regina has done it again! Deepwater Creek is a fantastic read that blends fun, touching all-ages horror with adventure and cosmic horror. The art is beautiful, and the story is a total page-turner. Read this book!