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Many thanks to the @ringoawards.bsky.social for recognizing GAMEMASTERS: THE COMIC BOOK HISTORY OF RPGs by @tomfowler.bsky.social & me in the Best Original Graphic Novel category! That is a stacked category! Voting info below:
Ringo AwardsAnnouncing the 2026 Ringo Awards Final Ballot Full details: conta.cc/4fKy28u #ringoawards #ringoawards2025 #baltimorecomiccon
The final files for ACTION PHILOSOPHERS: MODERNITY BITES have been delivered! All of three of us - @fredvanlente.bsky.social, @ryandunlavey.bsky.social and especially @adamguzowski.bsky.social - worked our asses off on it! Full post-game write-up soon.
Helen of Troy launched a thousand ships Odyssey of Nolan has launched a thousand Bad Takes (and counting)
London Review of Books‘Nolan has read at least the first line of my translation of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘖𝘥𝘺𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘺 into iambic pentameter. In one interview, he cited my version of it: “Tell me about a complicated man.” But I would be ashamed to have written any part of this script.’ New, by Emily Wilson www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Vampyrates by @fredvanlente.bsky.social is Very Good!
Ronan The AccuserA few comic pick-ups. Featuring Absolute Dungeon Crawler Carl. 🤣 #ComicsSky #ComicSky #NCBD #DungeonCrawlerCarl #BookSky
Thank you so much to Kelly Sue for sharing her craft book recs at this morning’s panel. I would add Making Comics Like the Pros by @fredvanlente.bsky.social to the list too.
Kelly Sue DeConnickSome of these are notes that won’t make sense to anyone but me, but the book recs are there!
LONG ISLAND! come see @ryandunlavey.bsky.social and me and @ryandunlavey.bsky.social at @escapepodcomics.bsky.social 4pm tomorrow!
Escape Pod ComicsLoads and loads of events coming up so what better way to remind everyone than with a crudely drawn comic! @fredvanlente.bsky.social & @ryandunlavey.bsky.social on Sunday! Sales! @btsofficialtweets.bsky.social ! @ericafails.bsky.social ! I'm sorry I can't draw but not that sorry!
Friends in NYC, a friend's relative has gone missing. Last seen in East Flatbush, as I understand it. Could you share this? It's important. ❤️
THIS SUNDAY @fredvanlente.bsky.social and I will be doing a signing at this store, one of my favorite comic shops on the planet! Come get some cool comix and check out Zeke's hard work in person! It's going to be fun and it all kicks off July 19 at 4pm! www.escapepodcomics.com
Escape Pod ComicsComic book store located in Huntington Long Island. Features New comics, back issues, graphic novels and a kids section.www.escapepodcomics.comEscape Pod ComicsNew video tomorrow! @gwillow.me's good friend, Zeke, rearranges some shelves! youtu.be/jCDRm8xv-pg?...
This week's comic pick is "Vampyrates" by @fredvanlente.bsky.social, @lukapiz.bsky.social, & Adam Guzowski by @boom-studios.com. Thumbs up for story, art, & coloring. www.youtube.com/live/lTN0nk6... #comicbookschool #vampyrates @mikefasolo.bsky.social @deannadestito.bsky.social
Thanks to Izzy for letting me Enter the Izzyverse to talk VAMPYRATES! and my other projects last week at Pelham Comics & Collectibles: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QIC...
Fred Van Lente Discusses 20 Years in Comics: Vampyrates!, King Kirby & MoreYouTube video by Comics with IzzyVerseNYCwww.youtube.comSell your book in five words "Real philosophy. Fake jokes. FRED." www.actionphilosophers.com
E M WillSell your book in five words "Rock band fights depression demons"
Your friendly reminder that the FOC for VAMPYRATES! #2 by @lukapiz.bsky.social @adamguzowski.bsky.social @longtalljodie.com @boom-studios.com & YT is *THIS MONDAY* July 13th! Preview below! Don't miss the boat (pun intended)
BOOM! StudiosBad news: the Captain of Nira’s escape vessel may want her dead too… Here’s your first look at 𝗩𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗬𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦! 𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗘 𝟮 from writer @fredvanlente.bsky.social and artist @lukapiz.bsky.social! Final pre-order cutoffs are MONDAY, JULY 13TH—available Wednesday, 8/19! www.freaksugar.com/exclusive-pr...
VAMPYRATES! #1 is on sale today, prepare for the media blitz! Over at 13th Dimension, I rate the Top 13 Comics Pirates in its honor (guess which rank this guy was): 13thdimension.com/har-matey-th...
HAR, MATEY! The TOP 13 PIRATES in Comic Book History — RANKEDCap’n Fred Van Lente of the new series Vampyrates! sails through…13thdimension.com
Sell your book in five words “Best comic out this year”
Steve LieberSell your book in five words “These guys are the Sinister Six”
Was at a hobby store earlier and heard a mom say with utmost sincerity to her pre-teen son, "I know the characters you like. Look! There's MODOK, on his little toilet." I felt the boy's life force withering and dying on the spot as he, "Mooooooooom, that's NOT a toilet"ed her. Love a family moment.
I’m at @floridasupercon.bsky.social all weekend! Artist alley table A-08, front and center!
#FantasticFive: This week's best comics come to us from @judedoyle.bsky.social @kierongillen.bsky.social @lukapiz.bsky.social @fredvanlente.bsky.social @mooncalfe1.bsky.social @heathcorson.bsky.social @sooleedraws.bsky.social & more! @dc.com @boom-studios.com @imagecomics.com @darkhorse.com
Fantastic Five: Best comics of the week of July 8, 2026This week was one of new beginnings, as three #1 issues made it to our top 5.aiptcomics.com
Next chance to get signed copies is tomorrow at Anyone Comics at 8pm! Meet one of the funniest, most knowledgeable guys in comics, and get your unpirated, pirate comic signed, and if you're a bloodsucker turn around and sell it! Vampyrates from @boom-studios.com
Fred Van LenteScenes from a Signing: Thanks to everyone who came by Forbidden Planet to get their signed VAMPYRATES! #1 -- and FPNYC for being amazing hosts. Off to Pelham today!