@matthewkmanning.bsky.social
Comic book writer and author of over 100 prose books. Batman/TMNT Adventures, Marvel Action: Avengers, Dick Tracy, Exploring Gotham City, Batman: The Ultimate Guide. he/him Newsletter: https://matthewkmanning.substack.com. Website: www.matthewkmanning.com
Out now is our newest DC Encyclopedia. I wrote most of the Batman and Superman-related entries, as well as a few dozen other characters. These particular books are a bear to research and write, so big congratulations to all my co-writers and the editorial staff at DK and DC. Until next time...
04.03.2026 14:32 — 👍 13 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 0They got his salute wrong
03.03.2026 21:34 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Preorder at your local comic shop, bookstore, or here: amzn.to/4c6gAdg
20.02.2026 19:22 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
It took a decade and a half to get made, but the first volume of Pause, my creator-owned title for John Carpenter's Tales of Science Fiction will be out everywhere this April. (Preorder link in the comments) #pause
20.02.2026 19:22 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0Thanks!
15.02.2026 20:07 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Special thanks go out to Shelley Pleger, Charles Ettinger, Mike Curtis, and the Tribune for the opportunity. Hoping to get another call on the old 2-way Wrist Radio if we're ever needed again... #dicktracy 2/2
15.02.2026 20:06 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Huge thanks to all the readers of our latest Dick Tracy story for the newspaper strip, especially those who took the time to send a nice message, post, or share. Working on this strip is a dream project for Howie and me, and it means a lot that Team Tracy trusted us with the character. 1/2
15.02.2026 20:06 — 👍 9 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
Our latest Dick Tracy story comes to an end today on the official comic strip. You can see how it all plays out at go comics.com/dicktracy #dicktracy @hcnoel.bsky.social
15.02.2026 16:37 — 👍 8 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
My Bloody Valentine? Dick Tracy finds his own version of a love note in today's comic strip. You can read it for free at gocomics.com/dicktracy #dicktracy @hcnoel.bsky.social
14.02.2026 15:04 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
You're not going to believe this, but according to today's Dick Tracy comic strip, crime doesn't pay. You can see why at gocomics.com/dicktracy #dicktracy @hcnoel.bsky.social
13.02.2026 11:43 — 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
The chase is on in today's Dick Tracy strip! Read more at gocomics.com/dicktracy #dicktracy @hcnoel.bsky.social
12.02.2026 16:55 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Mr. Mirror is going to turn himself in peacefully, right? Today's Dick Tracy strip might have something to say about that... Read it for free at gocomics.com/dicktracy #dicktracy @hcnoel.bsky.social
11.02.2026 14:20 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Old friends or new enemies? Check out today's Dick Tracy comic strip to learn more at gocomics.com/dicktracy #dicktracy Script by me, perfect art by @hcnoel.bsky.social, and fantastic colors by Shelley Pleger!
10.02.2026 15:58 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
It's a reunion in today's Dick Tracy comic strip. You can read it at gocomics.com/dicktracy #dicktracy @hcnoel.bsky.social
09.02.2026 11:43 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Turns out everybody didn't love Raymond. Will Mr. Mirror strike again, or is his reign of terror over? Find out more in our Dick Tracy story at www.gocomics.com/dicktracy #dicktracy @hcnoel.bsky.social
08.02.2026 15:44 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Shots fired as our flashback sequence continues in the official Dick Tracy comic strip. Read it for free at gocomics.com/dicktracy #dicktracy @hcnoel.bsky.social
07.02.2026 15:14 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Thanks!
06.02.2026 15:47 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
I wouldn't get in Tracy's way in today's strip! Read it for free at www.gocomics.com/dicktracy #dicktracy @hcnoel.bsky.social
06.02.2026 15:46 — 👍 9 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
open.substack.com/pub/matthewk... #dicktracy
05.02.2026 16:40 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
Finally time for the big reveal in today's Dick Tracy comic strip! Script by me with art by @hcnoel.bsky.social and colors/letters by Shelley Pleger. Catch up for free at gocomics.com/dicktracy #dicktracy
05.02.2026 13:47 — 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A big "clew" is dropped in today's Tracy. You can read it today at gocomics.com/dicktracy #dicktracy @hcnoel.bsky.social
04.02.2026 13:47 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0I would assume so, but it's probably up to the current writer's discretion...
04.02.2026 03:38 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
In today's Dick Tracy strip, can you spot the nod by @hcnoel.bsky.social to longtime Tracy artist Dick Locher? Read it for free at gocomics.com/dicktracy #dicktracy
03.02.2026 15:23 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
If the Blank's not their man, who is? More clues in today's Dick Tracy comic strip. Art by @hcnoel.bsky.social and colors by Shelley Pleger! Read for free at www.gocomics.com/dicktracy #dicktracy
02.02.2026 15:12 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Sure. Shoot!
02.02.2026 14:53 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
People are getting Restless in today's Dick Tracy comic. Read it today at gocomics.com/dicktracy #dicktracy @hcnoel.bsky.social
01.02.2026 16:12 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
It's a game of cops and robbers in today's Dick Tracy comic. Script by me, art by @hcnoel.bsky.social, and colors by Shelley Pleger. Read for free at www.gocomics.com/dicktracy #dicktracy
31.01.2026 15:26 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Hope Mr. Mirror can let sleeping dogs lie in today's Dick Tracy comic strip. See for yourself at www.gocomics.com/dicktracy #dicktracy @hcnoel.bsky.social
30.01.2026 15:44 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Will Mr. Mirror escape icy justice? Find out in today's Dick Tracy strip at www.gocomics.com/dicktracy #dicktracy Art by @hcnoel.bsky.social
29.01.2026 15:10 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Has Mr. Mirror finally cracked? Find out at www.gocomics.com/dicktracy. #dicktracy @hcnoel.bsky.social
23.01.2026 14:37 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0