John Ira Thomas

In case you missed it yesterday check out my interview with @johnirathomas.bsky.social of Candle Light Press! open.substack.com/pub/articles...

John Ira Thomas interview! Chatting with the fearless leader of Candle Light Press!

I’ve kicked off my new (second) Substack (Interviews and Articles) with an interview with founding member of Candle Light Press @johnirathomas.bsky.social We cover his crazy creations and finding collaborators before the internet! open.substack.com/pub/articles...

I say fork it and keep eating.

Set up and ready to go at #Gfest Kaiju Island!!!

It’s #PortfolioDay Hi I’m Austin and I’ve written a bunch of comics you’ve never heard of. I have an authentic voice and always include humor in my writing. Why not follow along? If you see this and follow reply and I’ll DM you some digital comcis
I’ve written!

My future self… Before we get into today’s excitement.

New newsletter: open.substack.com/pub/austinal...

Cover of Ectyron V Rojo Gallo

We are less than two weeks away from being at #G-FEST and debuting the next Ectyron adventure: “Ectyron V Rojo Gallo”! See the marvelous monster of the Midwest battle malevolent magical malcontents!!!

Live on Kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/aus...

@austinahamblin.bsky.social

Sanctuary A single issue sci-fi light hearted Mad Max type story written by Austin Hamblin with art by Colton Strathman.

I just backed Sanctuary on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/aus... #backeditbecause it’s a project I believe in. Plus I hear the lettering is a-mazing.

Out now! BLUE ROUTE AND STOPS ALONG THE WAY by myself and Jeremy Smith! ISBN 978-0996617628. Graphic novel goodness from Candle Light Press.

I’ll promote this more soon, but I have a kickstarter coming up with art by Colton Stratman and letters by @johnirathomas.bsky.social Here is prelaunch: www.kickstarter.com/projects/aus...

This is true.

More.

A legend. And a great human

If your in Kansas City this weekend you can pickup an ashcan preview from Colton Stathman of our new comic Sanctuary with letters by John Ira Thomas at Colton’s booth!

This morning at Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HQ in DC as mandatory return to office began, this video played on loop for ~5 mins on screens throughout the building, per agency source.

Building staff couldn’t figure out how to turn it off so sent people to every floor to unplug TVs.

Ran the Ryobi electric shovel over the driveway and got that cleared. Relaxing with some Sun Ra.

Mini shogun Godzilla fig driving the shark faced vehicle from He-Man.

“Get in, losers. We’re going to Castle Greyskull!” #quadcitycomicon

Had a lovely day at Quad Con Cedar Rapids. Sold well and talked with loads of fans and folks.

Hi I’m Austin sometimes I do crazy stuff like dressing like a redneck to promote comics I’ve written! #makecomics #amwriting

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People create lists that enable people to follow groups at once.

We should do a starter pack. That’s a good way.

Just heard Virginia Visker passed. She is a true original and pound for pound the biggest supporter of weird art in Iowa City. When I and a few friends started making and selling comics zines in the early 90s, she was one of the first to sell them. Rest in power, Ginny.

#IReadsYou Review: BIG GUNS STUPID REDNECKS #3 BIG GUNS STUPID REDNECKS #3 (OF 3) BAND OF BARDS STORY: Austin Allen Hamblin ART: Mariana Meira COLORS: Mariana Meira LETTERS: John Ira ...

Time for another "Negromancer" to "I Reads You" blog repost. It is the third issue conclusion of the excellent comic book miniseries, "Big Guns Stupid Rednecks." The series is published by @bandofbards.bsky.social and written by Austin Allen Hamblin: ireadsyou.blogspot.com/2025/01/big-...

Marquee with The Keep 4K dir Michael Mann

Tonight’s feature.

#Comics #NCBD

Big Guns Stupid Rednecks #2 from @bandofbards.bsky.social by Austin Alan Hamblin, Mariana Meira, @johnirathomas.bsky.social & @comicschuck.bsky.social

Big guns? Stupid Rednecks? Crazy aliens? Arena of Death?

Check, check, checkity check!

Be sure to pick this wild book up!

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I do love Ultra Q. Watching the “Baron Spider” ep now.