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Tom Mandrake

@tmandrake.bsky.social

Artist/writer for DC Comics, StormKing, Marvel, Dark Horse, Image, IDW, Titan and many more. Co creator of Mr. Terrific. I also take pictures of cats and fungus.

1,173 Followers  |  504 Following  |  94 Posts  |  Joined: 07.12.2023  |  2.0161

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Halloween cemetery up and running!

06.10.2025 01:24 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wild fox, but this little lady likes to hang out on our deck and nap while we're there

05.10.2025 13:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sunday morning hangout, nothing like a nap on the deck

05.10.2025 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 147    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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30.09.2025 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 8

We’re well over halfway funded in the first five hours!πŸ₯³

And once we hit 100% we’re going to announce A BUNCH OF NEW COMICS WE’LL BE PUBLISHING IN 2026 as Stretch Goals!

The Goat’s going strong, against all odds! πŸ’ͺ

30.09.2025 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The lil toes!

28.09.2025 12:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Such a cutie. Their faces are so expressive!

28.09.2025 12:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nothing to do with anything, this fox likes to take naps on our deck, and I look forward to seeing her there.

27.09.2025 21:35 β€” πŸ‘ 230    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 1
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My Spectre Omnibus comp copies have arrived! So happy with the collection! Of course the first thing to do is charge up that cover and get into a dark room for the full, glow in the dark experience!

26.09.2025 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

3 dull guys hunt the Gill Man, less of them more Gill Man!
#svengoolie

07.09.2025 00:48 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Dammit...yes

07.09.2025 00:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I would try that!

07.09.2025 00:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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At long last, a new Spectre Omnibus reprinting our complete 62 issue run. 2 omnibuses really, because that's too many issues for one. Here's my b&w art for the first cover

05.09.2025 19:59 β€” πŸ‘ 124    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 4
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"BLOOD OF THE TAKEN BOOK 2: NEXT OF KIN" Blurs The Lines Between Humanism And Vampirism Splendidly β€” Macabre Daily In their follow-up to 2022’s β€œBlood of the Taken,” Sian Mandrake returns to Storm King Comics with Theo, Liam, and Ed in β€œBlood of the Taken Book 2: Next of Kin.” How does this second volume expand up...

Wonderful review from @macabredaily.bsky.social about Blood of the Taken Book 2!
πŸ¦‡πŸ–€πŸ¦‡

04.09.2025 00:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Here's a Punisher sketch cover I did at Garden State Comic Fest

01.09.2025 21:28 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My book, Blood of the Taken Book 2: Next of Kin is coming out September 2nd from @stormkingcomics.bsky.social !
Annnd you can pick up a copy early if you're going to @midsummerscream.bsky.social this weekend!
Be sure to stop by Storm Kings booth!!

13.08.2025 22:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Every once in a while I do something right.

25.08.2025 01:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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45 years ago Tom and I got married on the grounds of the old Baker Mansion that housed the Kubert School

25.08.2025 00:57 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The cover of the Classics Illustrated graphic novel version of β€œHamlet” by Shakespeare, adapted by Steven Grant and Tom Mandrake.

The cover of the Classics Illustrated graphic novel version of β€œHamlet” by Shakespeare, adapted by Steven Grant and Tom Mandrake.

Mom found the comic book version of β€œHamlet” that my Da bought me in about 1986, and it actually really holds up. πŸ₯Ή

13.08.2025 05:50 β€” πŸ‘ 46    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Legends of the Ramayan Action Figures A New Line of Highly Articulated 7"–8.5" Action Figures, Exclusive Graphic Novels, and Collectibles Inspired by Indian epic the Ramayan

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12.08.2025 21:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Spectre v3 #58 by John Ostrander, @tmandrake.bsky.social‬, Carla Feeny, Todd Klein & @berniewrightson.bsky.social

25.07.2025 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Spectre v3 #52 by John Ostrander, @tmandrake.bsky.social, Carla Feeny, Todd Klein & Gary Gianni

23.07.2025 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Spectre 54 pg.19 (1997) first appearance of Mr. Terrific. Yep, still have this page. #superman #mrterrific

20.07.2025 19:44 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Coming Sunday, a new episode of JSA IN THE 90s PODCAST! This time it's a spotlight episode on JIM CORRIGAN THE SPECTRE! We discuss The Spectre's significant appearances across the 1990s, with special focus on THE SPECTRE #1-4 (1992-93) by John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake!

18.07.2025 11:30 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Recommended reading for this Sunday's JSA IN THE 90s Spotlight on Jim Corrigan... Re-read THE SPECTRE (1992) issues #1-4!

We'll discuss lots of Corrigan's 1990s appearances, but these will be the main focus!

15.07.2025 22:01 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

No, I never assisted either of them.

14.07.2025 23:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The CREEPS, created by Dan Mishkin and Tom Mandrake, return via Monster Forge!
This week's HORROR HIGHLIGHTS on the Daily Dead!
lnkd.in/gGYeneYA

@monsterforge.bsky.social @globalcomix.com @dailydead.bsky.social @danmishkin.bsky.social #monster #horror #comics #graphicnovel #creeps #monsterforge

20.06.2025 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mr. Terrific (Michael Holt ) was created by John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake and first appeared in Spectre (vol. 3) #54 (1997).

13.07.2025 04:53 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Spectre v3 #3 by John Ostrander, @tmandrake.bsky.social, Todd Klein & Sandy Plunkett

14.07.2025 15:20 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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You can just call me Mr. Terrific
Cause that's what I am.

12.07.2025 22:11 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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