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@bcunningham71.bsky.social

Editor-in-Chief of Ghost Machine. Former DC Comics Senior Story Editor. Former Wizard magazine Exec. Editor. Newsletter: https://buttondown.email/bcunningham71 Merch: https://studiokseven.etsy.com

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White Ash 1 to 10 (and a half) The long-running, hit fantasy series about Elves and Dwarves in Pennsylvania, returns with two ALL-NEW ISSUES!

I just backed White Ash 1 to 10 (and a half) on @kickstarter.comโ€ฆand if you like good-readin' comics, you should too! Charlie and Conor have built a cool world in White Ash, Pennsylvania. www.kickstarter.com/projects/whi...

26.01.2026 17:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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NEGATIVE BURN: The Anthology A classic returns! After almost two decades away, NEGATIVE BURNโ€”the multiple Eisner, Harvey, Eagle, and Gem Awardโ€“nominated anthologyโ€”reignites under original editor Joe Pruett, delivering all-new tal...

Negative Burn is back! The indie anthology series that helped launch the careers of John Cassaday, Mike Wieringo, Mike Perkins, and so many more has finally returned after 16 years -- who will be discovered next? zoop.gg/c/negativebu...

22.01.2026 15:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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The Book of Jusko A career-spanning, deluxe hardcover tribute to Joe Juskoโ€™s epic legacy in fantasy, comics, and pop culture illustration.

If you're a fan of amazing paintings, you'll want this BOOK OF JUSKO art book! The Kickstarter closes tomorrow, so get it while you can! @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/151...

16.09.2025 16:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Book of Jusko A career-spanning, deluxe hardcover tribute to Joe Juskoโ€™s epic legacy in fantasy, comics, and pop culture illustration.

I just backed The Book of Jusko on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/151...

21.08.2025 18:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That's fantastic - thank you!

26.06.2025 19:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sandy, has this ever been reprinted anywhere? I can definitely see the Caniff/Sickles influence on this page.

26.06.2025 18:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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High Street Hellcats is a graphic novel from Janet Harvey and Megan Levens - the same team that brought you Angel City. Get ready for bare-knuckle action, period drama, and Oceans Eleven ensemble heist shenanigans in 1920โ€™s London!

Check out more sample pages at:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/112...

20.04.2025 16:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Sorry - I wish I could help you out here. I was group editor, not the day-to-day editor on the series.

17.04.2025 02:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Help us build a Superman statue in Cleveland! Make history and donate at: gofund.me/f1ee385e. The Siegel & Shuster Society need you. And if you donate over 10K, theyโ€™ll put your name on a brick and give you fancy stuff. #SupermanStatue

21.03.2025 02:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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HIGH STREET HELLCATS! A graphic novel High Street Hellcats is an action-packed tale of a high stakes heist, executed by an all-women gang in 1920s London.

I just backed this and so should you! I have had the pleasure of working with Janet & Megan together...and they make magic! So happy they're re-teaming for this.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/112...

05.03.2025 16:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I really enjoyed IN PERPETUITY by Peter and Maria Hoey published by @topshelfcomix.bsky.social. It has a Chris Ware vibe but with an Ed Brubaker sensibility. It starts slow, but worth the wait. If anything, this story strangely made me appreciate life. And isn't that why we read in the first place?

16.01.2025 17:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Awakened THE AWAKENED is a dark, noir-ish superhero murder mystery that explores what the true definition of power is, and who should wield it. Welcome to a world very much like our own, populated by a small h...

If you like the work I'm doing w/
@michaelmoreci.bsky.social & Jim Campbell on Dick Tracy, check out the campaign for The Awakened, a comic we did w/ art by @deankotz.bsky.social, colors by @wordie.bsky.social , and edited by @bcunningham71.bsky.social!

Go to zoop.gg/c/theawakened

10.12.2024 18:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 32    ๐Ÿ” 13    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Awakened trade collection just launched on Zoop!
zoop.gg/c/theawakened Hurry over for early bird specials, sketches by me, and rare signed books.
Old-school superhero adventure with a mystery twist! @alexsegura.bsky.social @michaelmoreci.bsky.social @wordie.bsky.social @bcunningham71.bsky.social

10.12.2024 18:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Awakened THE AWAKENED is a dark, noir-ish superhero murder mystery that explores what the true definition of power is, and who should wield it. Welcome to a world very much like our own, populated by a small h...

Hey! Check out this comic I edited that's being crowdsourced on Zoop! A fun superhero murder mystery! @alexsegura.bsky.social @michaelmoreci.bsky.social @deankotz.bsky.social @wordie.bsky.social @jimcampbellart.bsky.social Let's get this out into the world where it belongs! zoop.gg/c/theawakene...

10.12.2024 16:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

On the web, the setting toggle is this:

07.12.2024 15:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 38    ๐Ÿ” 38    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hornsby & Halo #1 review Blending heartwarming art with an exploration of nature versus nurture, 'Hornsby & Halo' #1 sets up an enchanting all-ages tale.

Hornsby & Halo #1 is a gem, in my biased opinion. But it's a series I would definitely buy! Give it a shot and let me know!

aiptcomics.com/2024/11/26/h...

27.11.2024 17:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How to Watch Wildlife A fun little guide to enjoying nature

I just backed this because it looks lovely. I wouldn't mind learning how to get more out of the world around me. Maybe you'd like it too?

www.kickstarter.com/projects/jul...

22.11.2024 16:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How can anyone say no to a comic called CHEST FACE??

Check out Dean Haspiel's pulp noir satire about a stand-up comedian whose FACE is on his CHEST (think about that) -- before its Kickstarter ends on 11/22!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dea...

18.11.2024 16:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Blue Sky Comic People: Can anyone recall which comics this Dark Knight subscription ad ran in? I know it ran in JLA #250. I'm trying to remember where I first saw it because that was the first time I had even heard it existed.

25.10.2024 18:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wonderful lesson!

19.06.2024 14:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Me too! They help keep me going.

10.02.2024 22:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

LOL - that's so great. At the time, I wouldn't have appreciated it nearly as much as I do now.

08.02.2024 22:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Turns out Winsor McKay was doing it in Little Nemo. This is a more famous example from 1908, but the guy was doing these polyptychs three years earlier in the strip. Just boundless imagination!

08.02.2024 21:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Jake Parker has a very clear and simple shop (shop.mrjakeparker.com). I'm guessing he uses a Squarespace template, but I'm not sure.

08.02.2024 19:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Now if only I could find the first use of it. Going to hit my Spirit reprints to see what I can find.

07.02.2024 22:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Woo hoo! Thanks, man! I don't recall that in UC at all!

07.02.2024 22:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks for doing this, Steve!

07.02.2024 22:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Howdy!

And if anyone's made it this far down the chain, I commend you!

07.02.2024 22:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Comic Book People!

Does this "panoramic environment broken up into panels" technique have a label?

The earliest I've seen it done is Eisner's The Spirit (of course). I'm not 100% sure Eisner invented this technique, but I'm willing to bet he did.

(Art below: Steranko, Tower of Shadows #1)

07.02.2024 21:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

When did Wally Westโ€™s eyes go from blue to green? They were blue forever until they werenโ€™t.

29.01.2024 20:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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