Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Man, the sinkhole at Nic Cage's Malibu house is even worse than I'd heard. 0100
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 29/08/2026But no copies of Beneath the Trees Where No One Sees? Seems like a missed marketing opportunity. 220
Reposted by Chris RyallLibrary of Congress @librarycongress.bsky.social · 25/08/2026The Library is devastated to learn of the passing of Dolly Parton, a music legend and titan of children's literacy. Her Imagination Library program has earned multiple Library Literacy Awards and, in 2018, she visited us to donate its 100 millionth book to our collection and host a story time. 🦋❤️ 194335107162
Reposted by Chris RyallDavid Barnett @davidmbarnett.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Would you like to see this graphic gorgeousity finally get to print as a full comic series? Yes you would. Sample pages from a big project written by me, art by Luke Horsman, edited by @chrisryall.bsky.social, colours Jay Fotos. Now all we need is a publisher... 2163
Reposted by Chris RyallRom the Spaceknight @romspaceknight.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Of note is Ryall's remembrance of Sal Buscema for the SDCC 2026 Convention Souvenir Guide, included at the end of this newsletter. 081
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 28/07/2026I’m looking forward to the final chapter in the trilogy. The other two were great reads. Also, for anyone who might prefer to be read to, the audiobooks are performed by Dion Graham, one of the best. 032
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Before I fully collapse into an exhausted heap, my latest newsletter: Tales of Syzpense #112 - A pictorial recap of Comic-Con 2026 chrisryall.substack.com/p/tales-of-s...chrisryall.substack.comTales of Syzpense #112A pictorial recap of Comic-Con 2026 050
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 22/07/2026My latest newsletter is up: Tales of Syzpense #111: San Diego Comic-Con plans and panels • Dread the Hall H 2026 is now on sale • The Dark Knight Returns returns • and borrowing Ben Mankiewicz's "Super 8" but for comics... chrisryall.substack.com/p/tales-of-s...chrisryall.substack.comTales of Syzpense #111With Comic-Con rapidly approaching and the glut of work before away for the better part of a week, plus building panel presentations, scheduling and re-scheduling meetings and meals and post-dinner ev... 000
Reposted by Chris RyallBarbra Dillon @barbrajdillon.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Panel Alert! Because it "seems like an awful waste of space" if we're alone in the universe, I'm thrilled to moderate "Tales of Saucer Country & Beyond!: The High Strangeness of UFOs and UAPs in Comics!" @chrisryall.bsky.social @paulcornell.bsky.social Gordon Purcell @dentontipton.bsky.social 1248
Reposted by Chris RyallComics Warlocks @comicswarlocks.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Dread the Hall H 2026 - One-Shot ✨ Whether it’s Dread the Halls or Dread the Hall H, we always look forward to these horror anthologies! @chrisryall.bsky.social @luanavecchio.bsky.social @chrisacomics.bsky.social 122
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 17/07/2026I’m seeing The Odyssey in 10 minutes and am looking forward to not only the movie itself but also a well-timed 3-hour media blackout. 080
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Are you sure it was me? Does this look like the face of someone who would own a Rom helmet? 171
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Not only am I to blame for those covers, the corner box art was a photo of my old ROM toy (with a little digital enhancing of the eyes). I should report that he's been properly chromed since this pic was taken, though. 064
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 01/07/2026One week out of the gate and we're a national best-seller! www.usatoday.com/booklist/pag... 110
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 29/06/2026My latest newsletter is up now - Tales of Syzpense #110: Dread the Hall H hits FOC before it hits SDCC • Megalopolis gets nominated • More Marvel at Dark Horse • a special Dark Knight 40th pre-launch • an Elsewhen podcast • and a Spinner Rack of Independence chrisryall.substack.com/p/tales-of-s...chrisryall.substack.comTales of Syzpense #110Dread the Hall H hits FOC before it hits SDCC • Megalopolis gets nominated • more Marvel at Dark Horse • a special Dark Knight 40th pre-launch • an Elsewhen podcast • and a Spinner Rack of Independenc... 010
Reposted by Chris RyallFlat Pluto Coven @adhdgobl.in · 28/06/2026Mel Brooks has been around for 40% of the US's existence. 13280591396
Reposted by Chris RyallPart-Time Fanboy @parttimefanboy.bsky.social · 25/06/2026This week on the Part-Time Fanboy podcast, I chat with editor and writer @chrisryall.bsky.social about the long anticipated publication of John Byrne's X-Men Elsewhen by @abramscomicarts.bsky.social out in comic book shops now! parttimefanboy.com/part-time-fa... 063
Reposted by Chris RyallBluetrix Books @bluetrixbooks.bsky.social · 25/06/2026This is already making the rounds. Congratulations to all the 2026 IAMTW Scribe Awards Nominees! 0132
Reposted by Chris RyallRob Salkowitz @robsalk.bsky.social · 23/06/2026John Byrne's return to X-Men, more than 40 years in the making, started out as "fan art." Exclusive interview on the secret origins of X-Men: Elsewhen out today from @abramscomicarts.bsky.social today on @forbes.com thx @superfanpr.bsky.social @chrisryall.bsky.social www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...forbes.comJohn Byrne On His Surprising Return To The X-Men And The ‘Elsewhen’ ProjectIn an exclusive interview, legendary creator John Byrne reveals how he ended up returning to the X-Men after more than 40 years by doing "fan art." 054
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 19/06/2026My latest newsletter is up now: Tales of Syzpense #109: Zombies vs Robots inherits the earth, continuing to Marvel at Dark Horse, Dread the Hall H's ConLandia, Black Diamond cinema, the English Chasm, and a Pride-full Spinner Rack chrisryall.substack.com/p/tales-of-s...chrisryall.substack.comTales of Syzpense #109Zombies vs Robots inherits the earth, continuing to Marvel at Dark Horse, the Dread the Hall H board game, the English Chasm, and a Pride-full Spinner Rack 021
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 19/06/2026I never expected to have to spend this much time telling angry people who think we printed a photo of the wrong John Byrne in the new X-Men Elsewhen book that it is the correct John Byrne, the same one who sent me the photo in the first place. And they still don’t believe it. 230
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 18/06/2026In today's Hollywood Reporter, John Byrne and I talk up next week's release of X-Men Elsewhen Vol 1 (that is John pictured at the link, not me...). Thanks to HR's Borys Kit for the conversation. www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...hollywoodreporter.comJohn Byrne Returns to X-Men, the Superheroes that Made Him Famous, to Say Goodbye: “Leaving in a Blaze of Glory”The reclusive creator talks about 'X-Men: Elsewhen,' his new and possibly final comics project. He also expounds on his worst comic experience and Marvel movies: "I'm not Alan Moore. I'll take the mon... 193
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Mazinga is the standout but I also appreciate the “Alas, poor Galan” thing with Doom-Galactus. 120
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 16/06/2026The nation has caught up to @frankturner.bsky.social youtu.be/i8GweSYJmRo?...youtu.beFrank Turner 'Girl From The Record Shop' (Official Lyric Video)YouTube video by Frank Turner 030
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 10/06/2026The perfect time to release those sentient plasma entities would be during screenings of Disclosure Day this weekend... 270
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Very sad news about the passing of Marjane Satrapi. Persepolis is such an amazing and important work. 0122
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 19/05/2026I tried encouraging Tom to spend his millions on something more helpful to the world -- comics publishing -- but the elevator ride wasn't long enough for me to fully win him over. But if Becerra wins, I fully expect him to look me up and continue the conversation. 120
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Just checked into a hotel in West LA and bumped into this guy in the elevator. I told him that I was voting for him… to push the button for the 9th floor. Otherwise, I’m still undecided. 130
Reposted by Chris RyallRom the Spaceknight @romspaceknight.bsky.social · 07/05/2026ROM #0 was released for Free Comic Book Day on this day in 2016. Yes, ten years ago I received fingers. Thank you to @chrisryall.bsky.social, @christosgage.bsky.social, @damess.bsky.social, and the rest of the team for returning me to print after so long, albeit changed some. 0215
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 07/05/2026It would’ve been a blast. Comics + the newspaper strip. Well, maybe we should all do something else together instead… 140
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Very sorry to hear about the passing of Gerry Conway today. Thanks to my older brother's comic collection, Gerry's Spider-Man was the first version I ever experienced, and then I got a Gerry Spider-Man of my own when he returned to the character in the mid'80s. Always loved his stuff. 1302
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 23/04/2026It’s written and mapped out, but beyond that part, the rest is out of my hands so I can’t say for sure when. Hopefully there will be a proper answer soon enough but not yet, sorry. 110
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 23/04/2026If I was around then, I would've considered the Avengers and FF but likely picked up Spider-Man. However, knowing what I know now, the correct answer is Journey Into Mystery. That story ruled. 010
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 17/04/2026In today's newsletter: Dread-ing Hall H once again, Monsters, Vampires and Magneto re-collections, an advance look at June's X-Men Elsewhen Volume 1, and a spinner rack caught in the crosshairs chrisryall.substack.com/p/tales-of-s... 030
Reposted by Chris RyallPopverse @popversesays.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Marvel’s uncensored ’70s horror comics resurface in Best of Vampire Tales with Dark Horse, Chris Ryall, and John Lind. @darkhorse.com @chrisryall.bsky.social @marvelcomicshqs.bsky.social Read on: www.thepopverse.com/comics-best-...thepopverse.comMarvel’s uncensored ’70s horror comics resurface in Best of Vampire Tales with Dark Horse, Chris Ryall, and John LindBlade, Morbius, and more stories you've probably missed are coming back - in deluxe, hardcover, archival form. 051
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Hey, happy birthday from me and Pedro Pascal (both April 2 bdays)! 130
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Happy birthday to dear Francis Coppola, whose positivity, creativity, and humanism deserves a day of celebration and not a day clouded by ludicrous threats from someone who's lacking in all three of those things. 1140
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 04/04/2026This is such a great cover. Norm Breyfogle delivered a number of superb Batman covers but this one is a particular favorite. 2100
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 03/04/2026I’m willing to find that limit (and surpass it) if you are! 011
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 02/04/2026Early or right on time, it’s just nice to be remembered by a Spaceknight of your stature. 010
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 28/03/2026Hey, thank you! It's this coming week but I treated myself to an early present at WonderCon this weekend in the form of this UK edition of your first issue. I love the "Marvel All-Colour Comics" band across the top. 131
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 24/03/2026My art-felt goodbye to Sam Kieth chrisryall.substack.com/p/tales-of-s...chrisryall.substack.comTales of Syzpense #105An art-filled remembrance of Sam Kieth 1164
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 22/03/2026This is crushing news. Oh Sam. What a sweet, sensitive, talented, empathetic, and lovely human Sam was. 0150
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 19/03/2026A bit more about Saucer Country's path toward TV development and other such things in today's newsletter: substack.com/home/post/p-...substack.comTales of Syzpense #104Saucer Country's TV disclosure day, getting Byrned on an Elsewhen exclusive, and a UAP-filled Spinner Rack 120
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 17/03/2026@deadline.com announced today that graphic novel Saucer Country by Paul Cornell & @ryankelly.bsky.social has been optioned for series development by Plot Point One with me, Paul & Ryan set as EPs. deadline.com/2026/03/hamz...deadline.comHamzah Jamjoom & Alberto Lopez Option ‘Saucer Country’ Comic Book Series For TV AdaptationHamzah Jamjoom and Alberto Lopez Option 'Saucer Country' Comic Strip For TV Adaptation 1156
Reposted by Chris RyallEditor’s Note Comics @editorsnotecomics.bsky.social · 27/02/2026This week, we talk Savage Sword of Conan #12 by @chrisryall.bsky.social and Gabriel Rodriguez! Plus, what Starfleet Academy is doing well, and did Schwarzenegger eat a dead vulture? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... 032
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 08/02/2026I’m sure it was there in some layer of my subconscious but I’ve not see it since I was a kid so it was nothing deliberate, anyway. 000
Chris Ryall @chrisryall.bsky.social · 08/02/2026Very happy you liked it! I've mostly avoided reviews on this one so far since this is my first venture into Conan's world and, while I know Gabe's art is stunning, I have no idea if my story would measure up to longtime Conan fans... 110
