Isaac Swindle

Well I was just laid off from my brand new position as a Used Book Buyer at Powell’s.

I’m am unreasonably excited about the new Fury of the Firestorm series from @jefflemire171.bsky.social and Rafael De Latorre! If DC really wants to print money, they need to give Alex Ross a blank check to make some Firestorm covers.

PORTLAND: First Friday Office Hours are this Friday, Dec 5ᵗʰ, 4-6 PM at Books with Pictures! @bkswpicspdx.bsky.social
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Waiting to hear back after a #comics job interview is always so stressful. The “could this be the time I finally break in?” is at war with the deep-seated imposter syndrome.

Thank you so much!!

If anyone happens to know anyone over there, I would love to chat. I’m a huge fan of DC’s collected editions and I bring solid editorial experience from my time working with Ooligan Press on their first graphic novel project, as well as 5 other titles. (3/3)

During my graduate studies in PSU’s Book Publishing program, I heavily specialized in comics publishing. My published master’s thesis even focused on using digital comics services like DCUI as to gauge consumer interest and publish expensive prestige and collected editions with lower risk. (2/3)

Cover mockup Jonah Hex Omnibus

With the upcoming release of Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray’s Jonah Hex: All-Star Western Omnibus (10/28), I wanted to reshare my mockup for their wildly underrated 2005 series. I have an application in for a Collected Editions editorial position at DC Comics and it is my absolute dream role. (1/3)

Don’t forget to pre-order the new GEIGER DELUXE HARDCOVER, collecting issues #1-9 of the hit ongoing @imagecomics.com series!

I applied for this job last night and it’s quite literally my dream job. I wrote my master’s thesis on how to use DCUI to lower the risk when published expensive collected editions in hopes of putting that research to use here!

Welcome back!

Hey! I work here! I had a great time talking with one of my favorite comic book creators at work this week! Go buy this book!

I sent in my application this afternoon! I’m super excited about the possibility of joining the Beat Team!

Big news week for Oni! Congrats!

Loving this run! Could easily read 100+ issues of it!

Oh man, Silksong has been consuming my life. Hollow Knight was a near perfect game to me but Silksong is just so stylish and fluid! Loving every second of it.

Had a great time getting to meet you at RCCC this year!

Graphic memoirs display.

And lastly is my graphic memoir display. Front and center is my favorite recent read by “The Future of Comics” @zoethorogood.bsky.social. This graphic novel made me feel lots of feelings. This display also features the classics from Spiegelman, Thompson, Takei.

Horror comic display.

Next is my seasonal graphic novel display featuring titles from First Second, DC, Skybound, and Image! @remender.bsky.social and @jamesthefourth.bsky.social are always killing it! I’m also super exciting to highlight Saint Catherine by Anna Meyer!

Batman Day Display

Here are a few of my current displays for Powell’s at Cedar Hills Crossing! I’m always working to highlight some of the biggest titles and names in comics while encouraging readers to support local bookstores! First up: Batman Day featuring @therightram.bsky.social @tomking.bsky.social and more!

I’m up for an exciting Assistant Editor position at a comics company. I’m incredibly eager to hear back soon. Really eager for what is, hopefully, the next chapter of my comics journey!

Check it out- I’m a fan of @marcofinnegan.bsky.social art

Incredible! I’m sad I missed the opportunity to chat at RCCC today!

Awesome work!

Steve! That Dr. Fate is incredible! Had a great time getting to talk today!

Come by the @powells.bsky.social booth at #RCCC to check out these incredible signed, limited edition Blueberry by Moebius hardcovers! Come hold comics history from one of the masters!

Excited to work #RCCC today for Powell’s! Looking forward to seeing some great comics folks!

Hell yeah! @stephanon.bsky.social has made a dedicated Bsky feed of all the Rose City Comic Con guests & Artist Alley attendees! Pin to you feed and keep up with what’s happening at the con! Cc @rosecitycc.bsky.social! #rccc

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Looking forward to seeing a bunch of emerging Portland comics artists today at First Friday Office Hours.
Books With Pictures. 4-6-PM. 1401 SE Division. See you there!
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