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Mike Kowalczyk

@mkowalczyk.bsky.social

"Once more unto the breach, dear friends." Dad. Husband. Comics Advocate. Podcaster. Photographer.

104 Followers  |  272 Following  |  303 Posts  |  Joined: 26.08.2023
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Leading with Kolchak? Your tastes are quite impeccable, sir! 🧐🎩 Bravo!

05.03.2026 18:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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22.02.2026 23:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A) Helix Comics (DC imprint) promo postcard [April 1997]

B) Sociopolitical commentary

C) A 29 yr. old warning

D) All of the above

#comicsky #comics #transmetropolitan #dccomics #vertigocomics

19.02.2026 03:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
IT'S BORING AS SHIT (David Lynch as John Ford)
YouTube video by Dmitr_Jango IT'S BORING AS SHIT (David Lynch as John Ford)

I've seen the Pitt v. Cruise clip. Irregardless of how mostly good it looked, all I thought was...
youtu.be/k2uczGZIaR4?...

14.02.2026 16:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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After backlash, Adobe cancels Adobe Animate shutdown and puts app on 'maintenance mode' | TechCrunch Adobe's announcement about discontinuing Animate was met with incredulity, disappointment, and anger. The company has changed its tune.

Multi-billion $ corp. backtracks after yanking the plug on creative app while saying "Ugh, who wants to do tedious, boring, creatively original animation anyways. Use our AI!"

Are there any creative advocates left inside the co. like the founders?

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04.02.2026 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's our 50th anniversary this year and we're bringing back your favorite classics: we'll be publishing a series of β€œfacsimile” editions, starting with Love and Rockets Vol. I by Gilbert and Jaime Hernandez from 1982--out 2/25! https://ow.ly/h55Z50Y4wup

27.01.2026 21:00 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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5 Great Steampunk Movies Nobody Remembers The steampunk genre has always been a beloved sci-fi staple, even if some of its greatest big-screen examples have been forgotten over the years.

Hysterical coming from a site steeped comic book history. Itself dating back to 1995. And the writer/editor crafting a headline that's wrong TWICE in SIX WORDS (Well, 5 words & a number)! Holy sh*t, CBR, do you need editors who actually know the source material? πŸ™„

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25.01.2026 15:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My condolences. So sorry for your loss πŸ˜”

24.01.2026 20:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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C'mon, Hollywood! The Father-Son comedy you didn't know we needed is sitting right there! There's still time! You can do this! 😁 #macaulyculkin #willemdafoe

17.01.2026 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Post a pic of the venue where you saw your first concert, and a picture of the band/artist

11.01.2026 22:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Orson Welles Voice - Defender - Manowar
YouTube video by SG Orson Welles Voice - Defender - Manowar

But what's your most listened to metal voiceover intro?

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03.01.2026 03:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Because people have responded so well throughout history when they're told what they can and cannot say. In the immortal words of Lucius Fox: "Good luck."

03.01.2026 03:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

For visibility, as to exactly what my earlier post was about πŸ€“

01.01.2026 22:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just got my 2nd physical issue delivered! Such an entertaining format to read from 2 great authors. Feels like the equivalent of seeing a huge musical artist playing a tiny blues club under a pseudonym. Go subscribe and get yours! #stephenking #benjaminpercy #endtimes

01.01.2026 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Guess I'll just have to watch it on my #physicalmedia that I already own πŸ’ΏπŸ“Ί Sad face. Single tear.

Vicious cycle of low hanging fruit entertainment journalism. They'll just edit the headline and repost in 6 mos. when it returns πŸ™„

Though I do HIGHLY recommend watching #MrRobot any way you can! πŸ§’πŸ€–πŸ’»

27.12.2025 22:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh. No. Looks like you'll have to cancel all your plans and stay inside and draw all day. Sadness. Single tear. 😁

27.12.2025 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Oh. no. 😐 What. will. I. ever. do. 😐 How. will. I. watch. one. of. the. best. action. movies. without. Netflix. 😐 Oh, wait! I have it on physical media and am not dependent on subscription-based company whims! πŸ’ΏπŸ“Ί (Plus, we all know it'll be back is 6 months anyway πŸ˜‰) #physicalmedia

26.12.2025 14:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Amazon could ditch USPS and create its own shipping network: report The retail giant is one of the postal service’s most lucrative shipping contracts and reportedly provided it with $6 billion in 2025

Use past behavior patterns to run this out. They'll have fees cheaper...at first. Then there'll be different fees for different areas. Then subscription model. Then annual exorbitant increases. Then it'll be more expensive than your constitutionally enshrined USPS! πŸ™„
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24.12.2025 16:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Indie book from the PC vault: The Last of the Independents (2003) by @mattfraction.bsky.social & @kierondwyer.bsky.social. Still do not understand how this hasn't been adapted to film yet 🫀 #comicsky #comics

20.12.2025 22:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

For all the people who are recently looking back at Wizard magazine thru rose-colored glasses, this is it's founder now. This is who he was then, this is who he is now, apparently. 🀬🀬 #comicsky #comics

20.12.2025 03:35 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Had a handful of the First Comics printings and their vol. 1 TPB too! Bought all the Dark Horse minis. Now have the entire thing in Omnis. And now it's seems we're getting deluxe HCs I'll probably buy too! πŸ€“

09.12.2025 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel.

07.12.2025 23:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Whoa. Whoa! WHOA! You're getting a little crazy there, Aaron. Double digits for 1 comic? Are you off your game? Are you feelin' ok? πŸ˜†

07.12.2025 02:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Whoa! Bigger than SDCC, I've always entertained The idea of going. This is huge! I feel for anyone who was planning a trip around this and the creators & publishers who'll miss out on sales. But also proud of them standing their ground. πŸ‘πŸ‘

02.12.2025 04:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That's exactly what the cats want you to think! Don't be fooled! They're listening to our every word in preparation for their calculated move to world domination!

02.12.2025 02:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

But, to be clear, I'll probably buy Frankenstein on physical media.

30.11.2025 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Had every intention of re-upping my Netflix in Nov just to binge Stranger Things 5 & Frankenstein. And now I'm just kinda...

30.11.2025 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of the two-headed monster from John Carpenter’s The Thing on a platter next to other variations of the Thing set up as a horrified take on Thanksgiving feast with the caption Happy Thingsgiving

A photo of the two-headed monster from John Carpenter’s The Thing on a platter next to other variations of the Thing set up as a horrified take on Thanksgiving feast with the caption Happy Thingsgiving

To all who celebrate

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