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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

In HOLLOWBANE, @joshuafrantic.bsky.social has created one of the most genuinely innovative and gorgeous graphic novels I've ever seen. A Kickstarter Exclusive edition is available for two weeks only. Go reserve your copy now!

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This Saturday I'm returning to Coy's Comics in Saginaw, Michigan from Noon-5:00 for a special LOCAL COMIC SHOP DAY signing! I'm bringing some surprises! Join us!

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

A friendly reminder for those of you who make this choice: The window is closing to get your Flu and COVID shots in time for @newyorkcomiccon.bsky.social.

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

One week from today, in celebration of LOCAL COMIC SHOP DAY I'm making my long overdue return to Coy's Comics in Saginaw, Michigan for the special re-release of RSVP: E.S.P. by me and @joshmalerman.bsky.social (OTHER MOMMY)! C'mon out, say hello, support a great local shop, and get some LCSD swag!

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Yes, PREACHER and PUNISHER are great, but for my money, this was the best long-form series Ennis has written to date... and I say that as someone who is not your typical "superhero" guy in regard to my reading preferences.

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I admittedly don't post here as much as I perhaps should, but I do send a really nice email newsletter once a month with all kinds of news, updates, and exclusives. Sign-up to get it at my website. You'll be glad you did: www.DirkManning.com

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Dirk Manning - Comic Book Writer

The official website of Dirk Manning, writer/creator of comic series such as Tales of Mr. Rhee. Nightmare World, Butts in Seats, and more!

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

There are only a handful of people in the world who've done so much good across so many metrics as @dollyparton. "Thank you, Dolly" doesn't even begin to cover it, but, really, I don't have the capacity to express my profound sadness and gratitude for all she has done any better: Thank you, Dolly.

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Todd Black - Writer and Fro Hermit @toddblack.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

My #Noir #GraphicNovel 5 Bullets, 6 Men is about to return to #comic stores next month! Want a new mystery to read? You only have a few days left to pre-order via your comic shop! Watch me break down the book below! @dirkmanning.bsky.social youtu.be/LuBUtulsv5s

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Writer Todd Black talks 5 Bullets, 6 Men! | The Final Cut

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: "Filled a Classic Spinner Rack with My Own Work"

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Hope Vol 2: Masks by Dirk Manning This one continues shortly after the end of Volume 1. More heroes and villains are introduced as we learn about Julie and her husband. This one is a balance of superhero/villain action and family drama. #booksky #bookreview

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Nightmare World: The Complete Collection by Dirk Manning and friends 52 short comics in one omnibus, each with a different artist. Some of the comics are one-shots, others are part of a larger narrative. (1of3) #booksky #bookreview

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Hope Vol. 1 by Dirk Manning Indie superhero comic that is more about the consequences of vigilantism on family life as opposed to fighting supervillains or saving the world. The main character is a mother who has to deal with family law after her civilian identity is made public. 4/5 #booksky

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Comicon.com @thecomicon.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Bird Box author Josh Malerman and Dirk Manning join @saintamish.bsky.social in the virtual panel room to discuss RSVP: E.S.P. More at the link >> tinyurl.com/3sntmhb5

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Joshua Werner @joshuafrantic.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Josh Malerman wrote an incredible horror/sci-fi story adapted into graphic novel format by award-winning horror writer Dirk Manning, illustrated by Joshua Ross. A limited number of the graphic novel will come in a foil bag along with an art print autographed by Malerman, Manning, and myself.

A mockup of the special limited edition RSVP: E.S.P. graphic novel and signed art print

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pmamtraveller.bsky.social @pmamtraveller.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Friendship by Jean-Bernard Germe

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Since the fall convention season is approaching, this is a friendly reminder that my appearance/signing schedule, full bibliography, blog, press appearances, and more are all housed at my personal website for easy access. You can even sign-up for my monthly newsletter there too: www.DirkManning.com

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Had a great time catching-up with @joshmalerman.bsky.social while signing the @joshuafrantic.bsky.social illustrated bookplates for the Local Comic Shop Day limited edition re-release of our graphic novel RSVP: E.S.P. from Source Point Press. Get the book ASAP anywhere you can buy graphic novels!

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Amazing script read-through today for what I've dubbed in my monthly newsletter "Secret Monster Project." I can't wait to reveal this one, as everyone involved is very motivated by it!

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

I was today years old when I learned that erasable highlighters were a thing and my life will now never be the same.

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

FILE UNDER: "It Begins..." (I'm so excited to be able to check "Signing at a Former Funeral Home" off of professional life list! Thank you, Mortuary Manor!)

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Today's the day! C'mon out and see me alongside a bunch of other spooky authors at Mortuary Manor in Toledo, Ohio for BOOkfest! It's an author fair in a former funeral home! How cool is that?

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Avoid spoilers! SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY is an absolute delight, a top tier Marvel movie, and possibly the best Spidey film yet.

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Today is FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF for NIGHTMARE WORLD: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION from me and over two dozen amazing artists! If you want this whole 560+ page omnibus that collects all four volumes of NIGHTMARE WORLD and a slew of extras/bonus content, wait no longer to preorder from @pranadms.bsky.social!

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

"In my heart, I'll always be the NIGHTMARE WORLD guy.'" Check out this interview with me by @pranadms.bsky.social and make sure your local comic shop is preordering you NIGHTMARE WORLD: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION from Source Point Press! Final Order Cutoff is in a few days!

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Writer Dirk Manning talks Nightmare World: The Complete Collection | The Final Cut

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

I just updated my website with new tour dates (so up know where we can see each other on the road for the rest of 2026) and a new blog entry that includes some behind-the-scenes news and exclusive art! You should go check it out! www.dirkmanning.com/2026/07/18/j...

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July 2026 - Dirk Manning

Dear Diary (to My Friends), I knew three things going into my new role of Publisher at Source Point Press: It would mean I would be doing a lot more work. Creating and/or implementing systems would ma...

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Joshua Werner @joshuafrantic.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

ASK YOUR LOCAL COMIC SHOP to preorder you one before they're gone! LIMITED TO ONLY 200 That painting pushed me out of my comfort zone of the usual thick line work and heavy blacks. This was rounds and rounds of paint strokes, smudge tool, paint strokes, smudge tool. Kinda therapeutic actually!

Mockup of the bag the autographed art print and graphic novel come in

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

We're celebrating Comic Shop Day the trailer dropping for @joshmalerman.bsky.social's next film adaptation OTHER MOMMY (based on INCIDENTS AROUND THE HOUSE) via a limited edition re-release of his debut graphic novel RSVP: E.S.P. with a new lithograph by @joshuafrantic.bsky.social signed by us all!

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Zac Thompson @zacthompson.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

I fear we were too hard on the CD Cenobite. A beautiful creature who really embodied the pain/pleasure of being a dedicated lover of physical media.

Promotional photo of the CD cenobite from Hellraiser 3.

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

It's sincerely wonderful to see the good things we are doing for and with creators at SOURCE POINT PRESS is being noticed by avenues such as PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY. What a true honor to be interviewed alongside such other luminaries and friends: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

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Inside the Brave New World of Kickstarter Comics

Both big-name publishers and independent creators are embracing the crowdfunding platform—and betting that its campaign model represents the future of the industry.

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

To all of you who said MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE is a lot of fun and worth seeing in the theater... you were right. I'm really hopeful for another installment. It was a delight!

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

As discussed in my monthly newsletter, I recently wrote a 66-page story-arc for a super-secret high profile comic series. The art has been rolling in and, wow, is it gorgeous.

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

NIGHTMARE WORLD: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION is now available for preorder in comic shops everywhere from Source Point Press and @pranadms.bsky.social. This new TPB omnibus collects all four volumes of the series as well as dozens of pages of bonus material and extras. Want the whole thing? Order now!

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Two new ice cream delights I designed will be available tonight only at the horror-themed ice cream shop TWISTY'S TRICKS & TREATS in Sterling Heights, Michigan during my special meet-and-greet appearance from 5-9 PM! Come celebrate the TALES OF MR. RHEE 20th Anniversary with me!

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

This Saturday, June 13th I'm finally achieving my lifelong dream of doing a meet-and-greet/signing at a horror-themed ice cream shop... and there will be two ice creams designed by me, too! Join me at TWISTY'S TRICKS & TREATS in Sterling Heights, Michigan from 5:00-9:00 PM for ice cream and comics!

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

My June newsletter goes out tomorrow afternoon! If you're not on the list, fix that at www.DirkManning.com so you can be kept up to date on all the upcoming excitement, get sneak peeks, etc!

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Dirk Manning - Comic Book Writer

The official website of Dirk Manning, writer/creator of comic series such as Tales of Mr. Rhee. Nightmare World, Butts in Seats, and more!

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: "Gary Reed Independent Creator of the Year Award"

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

It's been a while since I've moderated a panel at a comic con, but, perhaps against their better judgement, those fine folks at Cherry Capital Comic Con in Traverse City, MI have tapped me to helm the "Adventures in Indie Publishing" panel Saturday at Noon! If you're going to be there, join us!

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

I've legitimately lost track of how many current comic book writers have cited WRITE OR WRONG: A WRITER'S GUIDE TO CREATING COMICS as an impactful part of their journey to success. If you want a copy it's now in Final Order Cutoff at your local comic shops, so don't wait to get this new 2nd Edition!

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

There's six days left to get this fantastic horror graphic novel over the finish line. If you're a fan of Junji Ito or Charles Burns, THE WORMHOLE CLUB TRAGEDY will have a valued place on your bookshelf! Show it some love, horror comic friends! www.kickstarter.com/projects/the...

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The Wormhole Club Tragedy - A Horror Graphic Novel

It began with a spontaneous human combustion...or was it murder?

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to see me for FREE COMIC BOOK DAY at Packrat Comics! I didn't get all the photos, but here's a peek!

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

My "Can't Stop, Won't Stop!" Spring Signing Tour continues this Saturday for my annual pilgrimage to Packrat Comics in Hilliard, Ohio (just outside Columbus) for FCBD! This is my only scheduled appearance in the area for 2026, so c'mon out, say hello, and get some good Spring/Summer reading!

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

TONIGHT IS BOOK CLUB NIGHT! Come join me and @joshmalerman.bsky.social as we discuss our new graphic novel RSVP: E.S.P. from Source Point Press with the NOVEL NIGHTMARES Book club! Not a member of the NOVEL NIGHTMARES Book Club yet? Sign-up here to join us: bookclubs.com/novel-nightm...

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Join Novel Nightmares | Bookclubs

Join Novel Nightmares on Bookclubs. RSVP to meetings, communicate with your club, track books, vote in polls, and more!

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

CONFIRMED: I'll be a guest with @thecomicspals.bsky.social live this Saturday at 10:15 EST! If you're not yet subscribed to their YouTube Channel, fix that now and I'll see you there!

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

The always amazing ASTRONOMICON starts today, and I've brought some super rare swag to the show. Plan accordingly if you want some REALLY rare books from deep in the vault!

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

I can't wait to officially announce the new all-ages feel-good comic I'm working on about family members who mercilessly kill each other and then desecrate the dead bodies.

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Dirk Manning @dirkmanning.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

This weekend I'm honored to be returning to ANIMARATHON at Bowling Green State University as a guest of the show! C'mon out and get some great new books!

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