Collin Kelly (the P is silent)
@cpkelly
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He writes! #CAPTAINAMERICA #STARTREK, #BATMANBEYOND #NYX & More! Wed to @Geekpowers. Hivemind w/ @Jacksonlanzing. Faculty @USCCinema. opinions my own (h/h)
Los Angeles
Joined December 2008
Thank you! This is our twisted beautiful monster of a book, and it’s glorious to know that it’s finding its fellow freaks.
@MagmaComix @CanIGetanEamon @cpkelly @JacksonLanzing and Shawn Lee crank up the heat and gore this week as I found myself gasping at multiple panels of issue #3. This right here is how you do horror. Make sure to grab this from your LCS today!
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Did you know that JK Rowling's pen-name "Robert Galbraith" is *also* the name the man who invented electro-shock gay conversion therapy!? . Why no, she *didn't* google search the name at any point, she just likes those two names put together! It's just a coincidence! Fun!.
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So, starting yesterday, I have a bit of news: . I've stepped away from my job at USC, and am now WRITING FULL TIME!!!!
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Inspired by the original NYX, YOUNG AVENGERS and RUNAWAYS… this is genuinely a dream title, telling the *exact* story we want. Something that celebrates Krakoa, while also learning to move on. (And no, Sophie will NEVER take the subway, it’s *disgusting*).
It can finally be told. ⚡️The Hivemind is writing NYX⚡️. This isn't a book about X-Men. This is a book about MUTANTS. How they live past the end of their world and into a new beginning. Not only how they SURVIVE in a world that hates and fears them. but how they THRIVE.
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Genuinely can’t believe how positive the reaction has been to the NYX announcement. It fills my anxiety riddled heart that so many folks are excited for the story of this (admittedly quite eclectic) collection of kick ass weirdos. and y’all haven’t even seen the art yet….
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This is reprehensible. USC employs THEIR OWN private police service, the only reason to bring in the LAPD is to escalate the potential of violence.
USC SENDING IN HUNDREDS OF LAPD COPS TO ARREST COLLEGE STUDENTS ON THEIR OWN CAMPUS. This is the state of higher education in America.
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I propose that the striking Medieval Times workers join the WGA on the picket lines because it’s easy to ignore signs but its HARD TO IGNORE THE BLADE.
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Just last week, we had a genuine conversation about the fact that we don’t really write the kind of work that gets nominated for awards… . HOW WILDLY INCREDIBLY WRONG WE WERE!?!.
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YEE!!!. - and can’t stress this enough- . HAW!!!.
Star-Lord, Gamora, Mantis and more get dramatic new looks in Marvel's newly announced Guardians of the Galaxy series from @JacksonLanzing @cpkelly and Kev Walker.
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That's all @CarmenCarnero, building off of the suit from Ta-Nehisi's run! In fact, how about a little behind the scenes look at a taste of Carmen's concept art!?
@JacksonLanzing @cpkelly What was the inspiration for Sharon’s new suit? Was this Carmen’s design or did you have specific notes about what you’d want to see? I love it and think it’s dope as fuck. Reminds me of Knight armour, but modernised and spy like!.
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It’s my birthday! Hooray to me for another year around the sun!!!
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Every comic artist should be paid enough money on one book to pay their living wage for a month. One page a day, 5 days a week - that’s 20 pages, one book. Writers are different, we get it- but artists DESERVE BETTER.
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I’m loving The Discourse surrounding our little “mystery”. Even people who are hard rolling their eyes - even saw one “this is the nail on Krakoa’s coffin” - and I’m like… hey, cool perspective! What a neat discussion about the meaning of legacy! Come read the book!.
WHO IS THE KRAKOAN?.WHY IS THE KRAKOAN?.HOW IS THE KRAKOAN?.Find out the answer to one of those questions, maybe, in NYX #1. I bet it's Doop.
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Remember those nerves I mentioned last night….
Something marvelous in the air today. Something exciting. ⚡️.
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It’s that most beautiful time of the year - the first day of class! This will be my third (?!) semester teaching CTWR 410 Narrative Design Workshop for @USCCinema - but dont worry, I’m a COOL teacher
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Go to NYCC they said. It’ll be fun they said. … and they were right!!!
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What an AMAZING #NYCC! Reconnected with old friends and met even more new ones, but most importantly it was a chance to REALLY CONNECT with people who care about what @JacksonLanzing and I are doing. And that’s an amazing thing.
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“Collin and Jackson, how many issues will it be before you put a cat in the comic?” . Zero issues. Our brand remains strong.
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Got some BIG NEWS dropping tomorrow, and the excitements giving me opening night jitters. By which I mean, I can’t sleep and I feel like throwing up.
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Thank you #SDCC2023! I didn’t really take any photos, but I *did* get to be on a boat! . Other highlights include: . Making Star Trek history with their first Eisner nomination EVER. Announcing TIMELESS 2023 and OUTSIDERS!!! . Eating an orange from the outside in
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A fun thing about working with your best friend is that you can have a two hour VERY HEATED ARGUMENT that eventually lands on the fact that you’re saying the same thing.
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Were you a fan of a fantasy book series that has become irrevocable toxic do to the actions of its absolutely 🖕🖕🖕🖕ed up author? . Might I recommend our lord and savior Tim Hunter? #BooksofMagic
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THIS JUST IN . The sun going down at 430 is trash and I hate it.
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It's been incredible to help guide this era of Steve's life alongside such an amazing team of creators. But don't worry. between Cold War, Issue #750 and this Grand Finale. we are going out with a ❤️🔥🤍🔥💙🔥BANG.
The Hivemind’s time on CAPTAIN AMERICA is coming to an end. It’s been the greatest honor of our comics career to tell this story. Thank you to everyone who took a chance on this crazy saga, most of all to @Marvel for letting us end it right. It’s not our symbol. It’s yours.
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Today I took a really big personal step and I’m not talking about it publicly yet but it’s huge and I’m incredibly excited and also have no more spoons for the day.
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Come find me at in Row H down in Artist’s Alley!!! Get your new favorite books!!!
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This Saturday for #FreeComicBookDay, @JacksonLanzing, @DailenOgden and myself will be at COLLECTOR’S PARADISE in North Hollywood, celebrating the release of our brand new OGN, 🐺🐺WIFWULF🐺🐺!!! . This will be the first time it’s in the wild, so come howl with us!
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Thats right true believers! The Hivemind’s next project at Mighty Marvel is a return to Peter Parker, telling a story with the legendary Greg Land… . … the return of BLACK SUIT SPIDER-MAN!.
EXCLUSIVE - Spider-Man is back in black in 'Venom War: Spider-Man' #1 - Out 8/14.#comics @JacksonLanzing @cpkelly #SpiderMan #VenomWar #exclusive .Get a word from the writers here:.
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I am going to be “young” until I die. I swear to everyone, I am *much older* than you probably think.
They rolled out the red carpet for young Collin Kelly, one-half of the Hivemind. Collector's Paradise is a class act all the way!
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We crunched some numbers last night: If you take into account the short stories @JacksonLanzing and I been a part of, this issue is the 150th comic we've written. **ONE HUNDRED & FIFTY**. And every book, we get a little better. #hivemind #LLAP #ShieldsUP #goBeyond #PlaywithClay.
"Marvel truly struck gold when they combined these writers with the incredible talent of @CarmenCarnero, who likewise also always delivers incredible work in this series.".#comics @JacksonLanzing @cpkelly #NCBD #CaptainAmerica .Read @cyclopsiryn's review:.
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After over a decade of working two jobs (or three jobs, or four), of working every Thursday night and Sunday PLUS the 9 to 5, for the first time in my life all I will have to do - five days a week - is sit down and write with my best friend.
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It was raining six years ago, and it’s raining today. Luckily, I married the light of my life. ♥️♥️♥️
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. okay, not ENTIRELY TRUE - I'm also keeping my position *teaching* at USC, so I'm not completely out of the ecosystem. But when the school with the #1 screenwriting AND game design program in the country wants you to teach a narrative class, you *nod enthusiastically*.
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Though, to be perfectly clear: this series has little to nothing to do with the movie! All the love to Vol3, can't wait for it, but this is OUR story set FIRMLY within the 616.
New GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY ongoing series by Jackson Lanzing (@JacksonLanzing), Collin Kelly (@cpkelly), & Kev Walker launches in time for the third movie
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My new writing partner is not particularly good for productivity
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It’s not a space western if someone isn’t wearing a poncho these are just truths that people need to accept.
I’m so excited for this new era for the GOTG! The pitch sounds super interesting. @JacksonLanzing and @cpkelly are a can’t-miss duo and I love Kev Walker’s art. Star-Lord’s look reminds me of this Mandalorian-ized Sam and Richard from @doridraws. Space cowboy ponchos! #GOTG #Nova
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I've heard about a killer commute but this is too much.
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They say lightning doesn't strike twice. but BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS certainly do!!! . ⚡️⚡️THOR ANNUAL #1 ⚡️⚡️. w: @JacksonLanzing & me!/ a:@ibraimroberson. For one glorious issue, our hands will be on the hammer, and we're ready to KRAKATHOOM! . FOR GLORY! FOR ASGARD!.
'Thor Annual' #1 to feature an evolved M.O.D.O.K. in blockbuster showdown from creators @JacksonLanzing, @cpkelly, and @ibraimroberson!.#comics #Thor #Marvel .Get a word on the one-shot and check out the cover by @AdamKubert here:.
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It’s a wet day in NY - why not stay dry and come buy some comic books?! . Come on down and say hello!
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The amazing Carmen has done it again! We’re taking Sharon on a journey that will lead to a whole new era of her life - and though it’ll take us a while to get there, we’re THRILLED that you can all see her destination!.
Sharon Carter is getting a killer new look for the Captain America: Cold War event this spring. @CarmenCarnero @cpkelly @JacksonLanzing
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His name is Billy and he’s a king.
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Why YES pupperoni, that IS a beautiful pile of freshly unpacked Batman Beyond Neo-Year trades!!!
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Carmen’s work has been nothing short of the heart and soul of this book. Working with her has been amazing… but my friends, some of her best work is still very much yet to come….
282 pages later, I just sent my last page of Captain America Sentinel Of Liberty. What an incredible experience, I love this book very much. BTW here's a panel from #750 out next week
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I don’t care what your job is no one should have to work in December.
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For anyone who thinks otherwise: Trek has *always* been about diversity and representation (even if they occasionally flub it), and this collection is an INCREDIBLE example of how it’s done right. No matter *who* you kiss on Risa, you deserve to own this issue!.
STAR TREK: CELEBRATIONS is ON SALE TODAY!!!!. IDW proudly presents a one-shot anthology centering and celebrating LGBTQIA+ characters from across the Star Trek universe! . Check out this incredible cover by @PlinaGanucheau
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What all of this really means - we're still figuring it all out. But this should give you a good indicator of what our 2023 looks like. we have some AMAZING projects coming at you this year, and it's going to feel amazing to finally be able to give them my FULL ATTENTION.
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Are you at Los Angeles Comic-Con? Come on over to G44 to get your new favorite book!
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The world isn’t ready for Outsiders 7. … or should I say, the PLANET
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Here at The Eisners with our EISNER NOMINATED series STAR TREK! We’re sitting with our team at @IDWPublishing - win or lose, it’s how you play the game.
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Remember kids - if you take a silly idea VERY SERIOUSLY, it can become ART.
What started as a one off joke in a writers room with @JacksonLanzing @cpkelly and Christopher Cantwell has turned into @StarTrek's THIRD ever Eisner Nomination. Incredible!!!
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Canceled AND removed. Hundreds of amazing creators, having their incredible story and work cut short. In this renaissance of Trek, kids DESERVE their introduction to the world - literally cutting off the future for the shortsighted gains of the present.
STAR TREK: PRODIGY shocker -- in a surprising turn, the animated series has been cancelled at Paramount+ and will be removed from the streamer sometime soon . Read more: . #StarTrek #StarTrekProdigy
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Unexpected delivery - always love surprise comps for a book that came out years ago?! . But if you’re new here, the Hivemind was honored to wrap up the amazing #GRAYSON series from @TomKingTK and @HackinTimSeeley - it was our favorite book to read, so writing it was WILD!
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Genuinely nothing else to be said, except that we have been incredibly lucky to write some of the very best characters in comics. That is, uh, going to continue.
@cpkelly & I had our most ambitious comics project yet greenlit today. Which is surely all I can say for the next few months, but I felt a need to write it down just so it could feel real. 01.31.23 - the day an impossible dream came true.
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For “the safety of our students”. …the only violence on campus so far has been FROM THE COPS.
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The first day of SDCC was incredible but the only thing any of us are talking about is the crime that we can’t do Barbienheimer . Also this is trying me sleeping in a corner
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My heart can't take this. Booster is my GOAT, the only hero I ever did back issue dives for. Him and Blue Beetle are the apex friendship in super hero form, something that is very dear to me. Nothing better than GOLD, baby! Let's GOOOOO.
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Here we go! Our final announcement of #SDCC - TIMELESS 2023! The final adventure of POWER MAN at the end of the world… a world controlled by KONSHU, and his greatest weapon… the IMMORTAL MOON KNIGHT!!!.
Marvel sets December 2023 for annual 'Timeless' #1.@cpkelly @JacksonLanzing @KaelNgu #MarvelComics #Marvel #comics .Get the scoop:.
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Happy incredible birthday to my amazing wife, @geekpowers!!! She’s [redacted] years old today, and each of those have built her into the most wonderful woman I know. (Plus bonus doggo!)
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For everyone who has been hungry for the answer of “what happened to their nice happy family?!” . This is it. The Fall of the Proscenium. And the rise of Groot.
The origin of Grootfall will be revealed in 'Guardians of the Galaxy' #6!. This September, @cpkelly, @JacksonLanzing, and @alexlinsart tell the untold story of how the Guardians fell apart and what changed Groot into the monster he is now.
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Aaron - and everything that the Captain America Network represents - are one of the most important pieces of new cap lore in a decade. “Captain America” is more than a person. It’s a promise.
Marvel's queer Captain America, Aaron Fischer, returns in the ongoing Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty series. Details and a first look here: @Marvel @JacksonLanzing @cpkelly @CarmenCarnero @nwoodard @JoeCaramagna @loquesunalex
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And if you're looking for more of that good Voyager content, did you know that TOM PARIS is the current helmsmen for the USS Theseus, under the command of BENJAMIN SISKO!? . Check out #StarTrek by @IDWPublishing! We've got your favorites, and they're all ready to BOLDLY GO.
Before anyone gets their hopes up, Janeway is exclusively on #StarTrekProdigy. But there are other voyagers out there in the Alpha Quadrant.
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Who is your favorite X-Men character? GIFs only. And my favorite Ninja Turtle is Leonardo DEAL WITH IT
Who is your favorite X-Men character? GIFs only. Magneto has been right all along
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I would like everyone to know that I will never leave twitter completely . Everyone needs a junk drawer.
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Marvels “You get 30 pages to tell the single most kickass Thor story you possibly can: what do you got?” . Us:.
Enter…MYTHOS .⚡🔨💪 🔨💪🏻🧔🏼⚡.@JacksonLanzing @cpkelly @ibraimroberson @coccolo_martin #comics #Thor @Wil_Moss.Read the Thor Annual 2023 #1 preview here:.
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Seriously, this series came out 7 years before HP and starred a young boy from a bad home with an owl with an incredibly destiny . BUT HE DOESN’T BECOME A COP.
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Anyone else feel like they got hit by an SDCC shaped bus?.
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Friends! Fans! Frenemies!? . Barnes & Noble is running a 25% discount on preorders for 3 of our upcoming collections!!! . THUNDERBOLTS: Worldstrike!.GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY v2: Grootrise!.& ALIENS: Black, White and Blood!. Coupon code PREORDER25 - links below!.#BNPreorder
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Seattle might be the Emerald City, but Los Angeles is the Gold.
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Everything my boy Vinny D does is simply to make more Riddick movies, and I LIVE FOR IT. I will become insufferable as we continue towards this…the SEVENTH INSTALLMENT of the CoR franchise.
Vin Diesel and director David Twohy are officially reuniting for Riddick: Furya, the fourth big-screen installment in The Chronicles of Riddick franchise. Riddick: Furya follows Richard B. Riddick as he finally returns to his home planet.
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gqhhhhhhhdjfnekenjc THIS COVER.
NYX is the mutant youth book X-Men fans have been waiting for.
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Ya'll being so nice over social media, but me knowing this script won't write itself.
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To all the ladies, faebies, gentlemen, gentlethems, and - in the words of Chaucer… . … EVERYONE IN BETWEEN!!! . Happy #TransDayOfVisability. You’re incredible just for being you.
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I was really hoping the cocaine bear was going to take the head off and be Matt Damon.
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This interview with an anonymous Apple exec about the WGA strike is saying out loud what we know to be true:. Al large part of their worry with our strike is that they know it will inspire other industries to fight for what they deserve. We have to win.
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Oppenheimer + Barbie "Bombshell" Double Feature.
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The cat (bat?) is out of the bag… . OUTSIDERS, coming soon. A new team. A new mission. A new mystery. Personal. Strange. LET’S GO.
SDCC 2023 Gotham panel reveals 'Batman: Outlaw' story and 'Outsiders' series .#comics @JacksonLanzing @cpkelly @therightram @RobCareyArtist #Batman #comics #SDCC #SDCC2023 @thedcnation .Get the scoop:.
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Finally, it’s time for Sisko to confront the beings who control the universe… the Gods themselves. Welcome to THE GODMOOT.
Acclaimed writers @JacksonLanzing and @cpkelly along with comics artist Megan Levens welcome you to the brand-new chapter of the Eisner-nominated Star Trek flagship series!. Stained glass cover by @JJLendl. On sale at your LCS: #StarTrek
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Sorry literally EVERYTHING else, I don't care, it's all fine. This is a #BoosterGold Fan account now. #SorryNotSorry. #DCStudios
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I haven’t put a movie poster on my wall since college but YES PLEASE.
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Wow, we've got a. big day!.
Tomorrow. Three pivotal books. Three incredible artists. One very thankful Hivemind. See you at the comics shop.
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I’m so lucky to have such an incredible woman at my side.
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Okay, so who is Joker’s boyfriend? . (And yes, he’s horny for Batman, but we all know that man is *painfully* straight).
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Terry McGinnis has spent his life training to protect Neo-Gotham. But he can’t protect the city from its own buried past. 🅱️BATMAN BEYOND🅱️.🦇NEO GOTHIC🦇. 😈… welcome to the dark…😈.
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And the Hivemind is OFFICIALLY ON THE WAY to #SDCC2023! . We’ll be headquartered with @ComicSketchArt in Artists’ Alley, Booth GG-05! We are going to be running all over the place this year, but we hope to SEE YOU THERE!!!
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Meeting all the fans - and feeling their excitement about our new book THE PRINCIPLES OF NECROMANCY (out tomorrow!) was absolutely incredible!.
Thanks again to everyone who stopped by to say hi to us at #WonderCon, checked out our debut titles, heard us at our panel, or met our creators. Your enthusiasm and feedback was truly electric, and we can’t wait to share more. The Principles of Necromancy #1 drops tomorrow!
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That special wink is just for you! If you’re out in this neck of the woods, come on down!!!!.
Just arrived at @Arsenal_comics in Thousand Oaks, CA! Psyched to hang with @cpkelly for a while at a comics shop, as that’s basically Hivemind: Origins.
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