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Ben Morse

@benmorse.bsky.social
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Former Editorial Director of Digital Media for Marvel Entertainment, current Lecturer at UNLV’s Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies, devoted husband and father!

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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 6h
I have immense respect and admiration for Eli. If you browse everything he’s up to as an artist, you’ll be impressed as well. Take a look @artbyatlas.bsky.social! #drawingwhileblack
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 11h
The prospect of Dan Watters, German Peralta and Mike Spicer together on Loki piqued my interest and they delivered. The climactic issue of the series mashes horror and mythology, gives Bullseye and splendid turn, and is adorned in beautiful art. #ModernMarvel
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Marcus Kwame is an artist without peer and solid all around fella. Here’s a black and white piece he did, but head to @marcuskwame.com and see much more! #drawingwhileblack
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
If nothing else, Flash: Rebirth is a fascinating exercise of watching a skilled writer try to fit what seems to be a round peg into a square hole. I’ll also credit the book for pumping up other elements of the mythos, particularly the value of Iris West and fraternity of speedsters. #DCBookshelf
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Storyboard artist Justin D. Martin demonstrates poise and patience with the level of detail in his voice. Step into his process by checking out @justinjdm99.bsky.social. #drawingwhileblack
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Even though there’s some great Tim Sale action art in the back half of the issue, Spider-Man: Blue No. 4 is mostly about the opera, which, by the way, he illustrates beautifully as well. #MarvelBookshelf
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Aura Blue creator DJ Adams brings the energy and creativity to everything he does! Tons of great work to see and enjoy at @djadamsart.bsky.social. #drawingwhileblack
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I bag a lot on Barry Allen, but I will say that Joshua Williamson and his Rebirth efforts came along at the perfect time, where he can let the much more appealing TV version inform a take that still fits the comics. #DCRebirthEraChallenge
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Leticia Moreno is a skilled and accomplished children’s book illustrator crushing it from Brazil. She has a cool gallery of great work to see at @negapeta.bsky.social. Enjoy your weekend! #drawingwhileblack
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Captain Marvel No. 13 is mostly more of the same: not the most timeless example of Peter David’s writing, but some strong character moments weaved in with clumsy gags. ChrisCross’ art is bombastic and fun, plus Saida Temofonte is working overtime on lettering. #MarvelBookshelf
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Jamaican-American artist Amina D. possesses passion and skill. You can get to know and appreciate her work at @defsiarte.bsky.social! #drawingwhileblack
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Justice Society of America No. 41 gives us the joy of James Robinson writing Golden Age characters again as well as the treat of his encyclopedic DC knowledge at work. This is also Mark Bagley at the very height of his artistic powers and rich colors from Allen Passalaqua. #JSAtoZ
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Take a quick look at the lush, beautiful work of Mika and then head to mushartt.carrd.co to experience more. It’s worth the trip! #drawingwhileblack
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Sabir Pirzada throws everything against the wall in Cult of Carnage: Misery, a book where the cyborgs have symbiotes, and you’ve got to admire it. I just like the way they pull in the most obscure elements of the Spider-Verse, like Lily Hollister, to pad out Liz Allan’s story. #ModernMarvel
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
jaydubb is hard at work sketching and producing awesome animation and more. Check out the full range of his amazing efforts at linktr.ee/jaydubbwerks! #drawingwhileblack
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The thing that occurs to me in reading Flash: Rebirth is the admission of sorts by Geoff Johns that even he realizes this is an idea that makes no sense, having Barry as much as say everything was fine without him. #DCBookshelf
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
A round of applause for Atlanta-based artist extraordinaire TeMika Grooms! Her work is top of the line and super refined. Check her out at @temikatheartist.bsky.social! #drawingwhileblack
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Spider-Man: Blue is about making a case for Gwen Stacy, but if issue No. 3 starts the Mary Jane Watson sales pitch, it’s not hard to see why MJ won out. Tim Sale brings a unique take to a variety of classic characters, but his creepy, monstrous Lizard is one of my favorites. #MarvelBookshelf
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Check out noximation’s work in the wild of Jersey City and then explore more awesome art via @noximation.bsky.social! #drawingwhileblack
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
After two lighthearted, fun issues, Batman No. 38 pivots to a dark and clever mystery. Tom King’s twists can be almost obvious at times, but I have to say more often than not he earns them by going hard. #DCRebirthEraChallenge
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Accomplished author and illustrator Donald Sutton is doing excellent and important work. Celebrate his efforts at www.donaldadsutton.com. #drawingwhileblack
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
While some of Peter David’s gags from Captain Marvel still hit over 20 years later, most don’t age well, which isn’t surprising, but is a shame, as you can tell he cares about these characters. I’ve never seen ChrisCross look better on art, just super playful and energetic. #MarvelBookshelf
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Digital artist and visual storyteller Eryion Braunjai is crushing it with hard work and hustle. Enjoy their skill on display at www.redbubble.com/people/artsi...! #drawingwhileblack
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Their crossover with the JSA during Brightest Day gives me a chance to revisit the brief but fun and fascinating era of James Robinson writing Justice League of America. It was a run that evoked the team’s classic feel in terms of storytelling but boasted fresh takes. #JSAtoZ
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Whenever Xano unleashes their mighty pen, it’s a sight to behold. Enjoy their tremendous work at linktr.ee/xano_pt! #drawingwhileblack
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
In Red Goblin, Alex Paknadel makes the concept of “everyone in Spider-Man’s world has super powers and/or a symbiote” better than any I have generally seen. I didn’t dig Chris Campana’s art at the start of the issue but it grew on me. Just the right amount of weird. #ModernMarvel
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I am in awe of the talent emanating from Jacqui C. Smith! Explore her vast portfolio of amazing art via linktr.ee/Jacquicsmith. #drawingwhileblack
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Green Lantern: Rebirth somehow sold me on the idea of Hal Jordan, despite him being my least favorite option, however I don’t recall Flash: Rebirth doing that trick for Barry Allen. He is a bland character and his sacrifice was the thing that made him interesting. #DCBookshelf
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Enter the Dogyard and enjoy the striking art of Judah! See prints and more by this talented illustrator via @dogyards.art. #drawingwhileblack
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Spider-Man: Blue shows off Peter Parker’s unrivaled supporting cast. Tim Sale’s art has never looked crisper than with Steve Buccellato colors. This story really was tailor made for him. #MarvelBookshelf
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Nilah Magruder is doing exciting work across multiple mediums! See their work as an author, illustrator and animator at www.nilahmagruder.com. #drawingwhileblack
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
If I found Batman No. 36 a bit grating, issue No. 37 turns things around to a darn masterpiece. The premise is delightfully Silver Age, but Tom King drags it into modern times. Clay Mann and Jordie Bellaire step up, even beyond their typical high standards. #DCRebirthEraChallenge
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Asia Simone’s art has terrific heart and a palpable fun energy. She’s got great stuff to look at so check it out at linktr.ee/asiasimone405! #drawingwhileblack
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
I’ve read Priest’s Black Panther in full and always regarded it highly, but I forgot just how truly excellent it is. I would read an Everett K. Ross ongoing, but that’s just the garnish. The Sal Velluto and Bob Almond art is gorgeous. #MarvelBookshelf
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Dekkarasu produces a wide swath of fun, energetic work, or, as they call it, Darn Cool Art. Take a look and improve your day at @darncoolart.bsky.social! #drawingwhileblack
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
JSA: All-Stars No. 8 starts a new arc pleasantly tinged in Infinity Inc. nostalgia I found myself able to easily enjoy even having never read most of that book. Lilah Sturges really has a knack for building fun personalities. #JSAtoZ
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Artist and illustrator Simone Smith is crushing it regularly with superlative work. See what she’s up to and celebrate her exceptional efforts via www.simkray.london! #drawingwhileblack
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
It’s always interesting to see a super hero comics tackle an issue like mental health, but Cody Ziglar is smart and thoughtful enough as a writer that it work in Miles Morales. The back half of issue 10 is devoted to Hightail, a new character with flourish to keep the momentum moving. #ModernMarvel
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Thaddeus Coates designs toys, creates art, and lives life to the fullest. Hitch a ride on his creative journey via @hippypotter.com! #drawingwhileblack
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The final bookend of Joker: Last Laugh feels like a timeless Batman: The Animated Series episode. Rick Burchett’s art helps a lot in this regard, but credit too to Chuck Dixon and Scott Beatty writing a fun story with a solid foundation. #DCBookshelf
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Self-professed “weird art guy” Cyan Fearon thinks outside the box and draws outside the lines. Enjoy his awesome work at @neoncyan.bsky.social! #drawingwhileblack
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
As much as I enjoyed Daredevil: Yellow, Spider-Man: Blue is a big step up for Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale as this is a Marvel icon better suited for their storytelling style. #MarvelBookshelf
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Alex is a creative artist with some interesting projects cooking and hard work to show off. Take a look at @izegbu.bsky.social! #drawingwhileblack
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
There are times when Tom King writing Batman like a sitcom or rom com is grating, and issue No. 36 has those moments, but it also has an all-time World’s Finest sequence and works for Catwoman and Lois at least. #DCRebirthEraChallenge
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Mateus Manhanini is one of the absolute best in the business right now and watching his well-deserved ascent has been extremely gratifying. See for yourself at @tintanega.bsky.social! #drawingwhileblack
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
While I didn’t dig Chris Claremont’s Revolution era of X-Men on the whole, Uncanny No. 387 is a nice example of when it worked. Salvador Larroca’s earlier work here is very strong, demonstrating his artistic potential as it was just starting to spark. #MarvelBookshelf
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
If you’re a process junkie, you’ll dig the intricate work of Luke Ngulube. It’s always nice to see a pro at his best. Check it out at www.artstation.com/lukeng! #drawingwhileblack
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
The Bill Willingham era on Justice Society of America, which I had been quite enjoying, comes to an abrupt and unusual end along with the Fatherland arc in issue No. 40. It’s a nice Obsidian issue with some good Mr. Terrific stuff, but the whole thing definitely feels like an audible. #JSAtoZ
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
I always enjoy exploring the world of illustrator Greg Jones Jr. He demonstrates talent and range with an array of fun art. Check it out at @gregjonesart.bsky.social. #drawingwhileblack
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Ben Morse @benmorse.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
I wax and wane on my level of affection for Carol Danvers as a character, but a writer like Ann Nocenti on Captain Marvel: Dark Tempest reminds me how eminently likable and brimming with potential she can be. #ModernMarvel
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