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First Among Equals @pyncster.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

As the holidays approach, look for signs that your cookies may have gone bad.

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John Tomlinson @johntomlinson24.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

‘Even the moon is frightened of me… frightened to death. The whole world’s frightened to death!’

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John Tomlinson @johntomlinson24.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

'Anyone out here with a gun or a knife tied to a stick wants a percentage.’ Written by Glenn Dakin and I as Doghouse Reilly – free to subscribe. Read it now on Substack (all previous chapters available). therealjohntproton117.substack.com/p/twelve?r=7...

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John Tomlinson @johntomlinson24.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Not so much a hood, more of a pud: Moose Allein

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John Tomlinson @johntomlinson24.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

'I was stirring a hornets’ nest and I knew it. I had Joe and I had a gun. On the downside he had me.' Written by me with Glenn Dakin as Doghouse Reilly – free to subscribe. Read it now on Substack (all previous chapters available). therealjohntproton117.substack.com/p/eleven?r=7...

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John Tomlinson @johntomlinson24.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Nigh impossible to remain even a little bit glum when playing these. Bangers all! www.youtube.com/watch?v=f32z...

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1967 Spider-Man Cartoon Music by Ray Ellis; Season 1

YouTube video by Noah Boddy

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John Tomlinson @johntomlinson24.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

There are few finer movie taglines than 'Jack Deth is back... and he's never been here before' If you've never seen cheapo 80s SF classic Trancers, do yourself a favour. The soundtrack is pretty fine too, in a tech noir Brad Fiedel kind of way: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRyM...

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Trancers (OST) - Opening Credits

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2000 AD Comics @2000ad.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Dave Gibbons is a master artist: from Rogue Trooper and Harlem Heroes to Judge Dredd, ABC Warriors and so many more! This November we're releasing The Dave Gibbons Apex Edition, including a webshop-exclusive SIGNED slipcase edition! Pre-order yours today: bit.ly/4hRtDlS

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John Tomlinson @johntomlinson24.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

'If I survived Rommel, I'm sure I can survive another excruciating evening with Roger Matheson.' John Woodvine as Doctor Hirsch: a lesser known quote from the still wonderful and oh-so-quotable An American Werewolf in London – 45 yesterday (the film, not John Woodvine).

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John Tomlinson @johntomlinson24.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Ultimate summer song? Maybe not, but certainly up there. 'From Time Was GIGANTIC... When We Were Kids' (incredible vocal by Eley Rudge) www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCgP...

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Sing to Me

YouTube video by The Durutti Column - Topic

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John Tomlinson @johntomlinson24.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Just to put in a good word for Hokum, a clever and genuinely scary horror movie written and directed by Damian McCarthy. Troubled writer Adam Scott (Severance) stays at a hotel rumoured to be haunted by the ghost of a witch. No spoilers, not even a link to the trailer – just watch!

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John Tomlinson @johntomlinson24.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

'Who knew from this villain – Piss-face is back' As ever, Harlan Ellison's observations echo down the ages.

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Derf Backderf @derfbackderf.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

The 1976 Marvel Bullpen, at 575 Madison Ave., drawn by Marie Severin for the cover of Foom #16. Stan's office upper left. Romita is two down. Across the hall from him is Len Wein. Wonder how long this took her to draw? Dang. #MarvelComics #Bullpen #comicbooks

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John Tomlinson @johntomlinson24.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Some unknown force compelled me to render the Yoxman as the Marvel monster he reminded me of. One side Xemnu, Zzutak and Spragg the Living Hill – Yoxman coming through!

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John Tomlinson @johntomlinson24.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Looming menacingly in a Suffolk field is The Yoxman. This eerie 7.9-metre golem seems not only hewn but actually grown of oak (it's actually a bronze cast by local artist Laurence Edwards). No doubt because I'm a Comics person, it instantly reminded me of a classic Lee/Kirby/Ditko monster...

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John Tomlinson @johntomlinson24.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

'The Fens present as a study in tranquil emptiness, but are as infested and lethal as a flophouse mattress during a Typhus outbreak in high summer.' Written by me with Glenn Dakin as Doghouse Reilly – free to subscribe. Read it now on Substack: therealjohntproton117.substack.com/p/ten?r=7k9u...

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J. Michael Straczynski @straczynski.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The standalone book of Harlan Ellison's I HAVE NO MOUTH AND I MUST SCREAM is taking preorders, with writing essays by Harlan, and since MOUTH was the first AI story, for fun we fed it into an AI system and asked for its opinion. The reply is fascinating. www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/harla...

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I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream

The brilliant and scarily relevant short story by Harlan Ellison, an eight-time Hugo Award winner, five-time Bram Stoker Award winner, and four-time Nebula A...

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John Tomlinson @johntomlinson24.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

More classic William Orbit: Gringatcho Demento from Strange Cargo III. I was lucky enough to watch the shooting of this video, somewhere in a now demolished part of Elephant and Castle! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv2K...

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William Orbit - Gringatcho Demento (filmed by Simon Hilton)

YouTube video by radioharp

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John Tomlinson @johntomlinson24.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Another classic William Orbit, from way back when he was Bassomatic. Still love this one. Bon Voyage, freaky angel. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rc-...

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Freaky Angel

YouTube video by Bass-O-Matic - Topic

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John Tomlinson @johntomlinson24.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

So sorry to hear about William Orbit – an artist, a pioneer and a prodigiously talented producer with a sound as clear and instantly recognisable as a watermark. Always loved this track (with Beth Orton) from his Strange Cargo III album: www.youtube.com/watch?v=StRW...

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William Orbit feat. Beth Orton - Water From A Vine Leaf (Official Video)

YouTube video by Abstructure

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Bloody Disgusting @bloody-disgusting.com · 06/08/2026

For the first time, EVERY ISSUE of the classic TALES FROM THE CRYPT original run has been collected for an epic hardcover tome. Releasing November 10 from Dark Horse Books. Every story, every cover, and every ghoulish illustration from the original run... over 1,000 pages!

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John Tomlinson @johntomlinson24.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Dreamed a restaurant concept last night: 'Spigot of Fricassee'. Diners are given ponchos on arrival and are then hosed with food (!?!). Never go to bed hungry.

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John Tomlinson @johntomlinson24.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

What kind of picky bits... Spots? Scabs? Nasal detritus? Not sure this slogan really has the intended mouthwatering allure.

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John Tomlinson @johntomlinson24.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

'I stopped at the door but didn’t hear anything. I pivoted left to sidestep the inevitable fusillade of bullets as I slipped my key quietly into the lock.' Written by Glenn Dakin and I as Doghouse Reilly – free to subscribe. Read it now on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/therealj...

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John Tomlinson @johntomlinson24.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

A parrot that laughs like a super villain – or perhaps is one. I wouldn't rule it out. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE8P...

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Bird Laughs Like Super-Villain

YouTube video by Cair

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John Tomlinson @johntomlinson24.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Adam Adamant meets Doctor Who in Ace of Wands – Trevor Preston's wonderful series. As a kid I always heard this as 'Tarot comes, Tarot Bananaman'. It's 'Diamond Man', apparently – but I prefer my version: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyRa...

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Andy Bown - Tarot

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John Rivers @johnrivers.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Finished reading 'Shepperton Babylon' by Matthew Sweet, an entertaining and occasionally scandalous series of stories from the people that worked in the British Film Industry, from the Edwardian period to the end of the 70s.

Cover of Shepperton Babylon by Matthew Sweet. And, yes, I did spot the chapter titles named after Dr Who New Adventures

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John Tomlinson @johntomlinson24.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

The adventures of the world's cheapest and most fictional detective continue. Written by Glenn Dakin and I as Doghouse Reilly – free to subscribe. Read it now on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/therealj...

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John Tomlinson @johntomlinson24.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

'Nobody trusts anybody now. And we're all very tired.'

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John Tomlinson @johntomlinson24.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Amity Island Summer Season poster by Paul Garner. Got to love Ben Gardner: 'Hello back young fella!'

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John Tomlinson @johntomlinson24.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Top 5 rejected James Bond themes. Actually six... 'Troubles, I don't want 'em But if you've got Solace I'll 'ave a Quantum' (Chas & Dave) www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnNJ...

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Top 5 Rejected James Bond Theme Songs

YouTube video by Being James Bond

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John Tomlinson @johntomlinson24.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Beloved but preposterous intros to classic TV series: 'Transuranic wordy intros may not be quoted where Bluesky's word count is exceeded' www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNbc...

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Sapphire and Steel

YouTube video by badwolf2

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John Tomlinson @johntomlinson24.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The adventures of the world's most fictional detective continue! Written by Glenn Dakin and I as Doghouse Reilly – free to subscribe. Read it now on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/therealj...

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Andy Fix @ajfixer.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Paul McCartney so loved Jack Kirby’s work that he named a Wings song after two of Jack’s characters. When Jack heard about this, he drew an illustration of Paul and his wife Linda and hand delivered it to the concert venue Wings was performing at. Happy birthday, Sir Paul! #beatles

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John Tomlinson @johntomlinson24.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Tharg's Terror Tales: Milk & Honey by Kevin Cullen. Script by Mark Millar, letters by Annie Parkhouse. Just to show some appreciation for rare, brilliant and seemingly M.I.A. artist Kevin Cullen. Wherever he is now, he seems to have left Comics behind – a real shame and a great loss if so!

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David Quantick @quantick.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Here, have a Mike Oldfield adjacent Dr Who theme: robertreed.bandcamp.com/album/theme-...

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Theme from Dr Who, by Tom Newman - Robert Reed - Les Penning

8 track album

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fullmetal meg👾 @fullmetalmeg.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Happy Friday, I woke up remembering this meme and the untold psychic damage it inflicted upon me

A comic panel of Batman and Raphael from TMNT standing in the rain together. Batman says "This is where I watched my parents die, Raphael." Raphael replies "Cowabummer!"

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John Tomlinson @johntomlinson24.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

2000 AD Prog 2000 Cover, by Brian Bolland. Design by Steve Cook. It was Steve Cook's idea to base the cover on the iconic Iwo Jima flag-raising Marines photo (and Arlington statue). He then had to painstakingly Photoshop a pile of classic comics into Brian Bolland's artwork.

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John Tomlinson @johntomlinson24.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

That time I got to work with the mighty Dave Gibbons: from 2000 AD Prog 2000, page 1 of Remembrance Day. Commissioned at the turn of the Millennium by then-Tharg David Bishop.

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John Tomlinson @johntomlinson24.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

'On the plank seating opposite me was someone else, more tightly bound than me and with their head in a bag.' Written by Glenn Dakin and I as Doghouse Reilly – free to subscribe. open.substack.com/pub/therealj...

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2000AD Randomizer @2000adrandom.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Kevin Cullen

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Heather H @turbokat42.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Since today is Peter Cushing's birthday and tomorrow is Christopher Lee and Vincent Price's, let's watch, as far as I'm aware, the only movie to have all three, the delightfully cheesy House of the Long Shadows (1983)

Movie poster for House of the Long Shadows

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John Tomlinson @johntomlinson24.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

'I was on my fourth shot of rye, the 200 ml flask was empty and thinking about the head in the box meant I didn’t have to devote any thought to the face in the photo.' Written by myself and Glenn Dakin as Doghouse Reilly. Like and subscribe – it's free! lnkd.in/eQVNYcwX

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John Tomlinson @johntomlinson24.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Once he was a soldier. In this flooded future world he lives as a hard-boiled Private Eye from historic pulp fiction – but his real identity is a mystery he refuses to investigate. Chapter Four is available now on Substack. Free to subscribe. open.substack.com/pub/therealj...

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John Tomlinson @johntomlinson24.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Written by myself and Glenn Dakin as Doghouse Reilly. Like and subscribe – it's free! open.substack.com/pub/therealj...

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