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Jacob Phillips @thatjacobphillips.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Massive thank you to everyone who picked up the first issue back of That Texas Blood! It feels so good to be back and it’s great to see people are enjoying the first issue!!

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Had the privelage of chatting with @christophcondon.bsky.social last week, which is always an absolute pleasure. We talk all things That Texas Blood—including the new arc, Patreon exclusives, and… me?! Listen to the episode, out now, and enjoy a great conversation! open.spotify.com/episode/65ym...

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Issue #23: Chris Condon on That Texas Blood: Hell Comes to Allison Ranch

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

It’s the day! Huge, huge thank you to Chris and Jacob for having Japanese-Takeout and I’s one-page comic “An Accident” included as a creator spotlight in the back matter here. It’s such an honor to be a part of a book I love so much, and it’s all mind-blowing. Thanks so much for checking it out!

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GriffinTalksComics @griffintalkscomics.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou is a wonderful addition to the team, and the extensive back matter and interviews add even more to this issue making it a steal at 4.99. If you’ve never read TTB, you’ll have no trouble jumping in here.

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Perhaps the best single issue yet from @christophcondon.bsky.social and @thatjacobphillips.bsky.social—which says a whole lot. The pairing of the main story elements is brilliantly done, Chris’ script maintains his trademark genius dialogue, and Jacob’s at the top of his game on art. Check it out!

That Texas Blood: Hell Comes to Allison Ranch #1 cover by Jacob Phillips

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

@cjward.bsky.social writes the hell out of a comic that’s STUNNINGLY drawn by @sami-kivela.bsky.social & perfectly colored by @wordie.bsky.social. This issue has a quick pace that throws you right into what matters: the characters. Very excited to see where this goes—it could be just about anywhere.

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

@tomking.bsky.social & @ghwalta.bsky.social are a dream team, and this issue is exactly the kind of magic they can pull off. King’s witty, punchy, and meaningful dialogue rests perfectly over the gorgeous-but-haunted panels of Walta’s inks. The non-linear storytelling in this issue is a feat.

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

@christophcondon.bsky.social & co. send us straight into the horror with this issue, ramping up before the big finale. Absolutely loved the portrayal of the monster, the way it oozed between panels and overtook the page. And what a first page—brilliant stuff that centers us right back in on Tabby.

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

@ifyoucantwell.bsky.social & @thatjacobphillips.bsky.social bring the best portrayal of Jim in quite a while, spotlighting everything that makes him a strong and great character. There’s a perfect Anarky monologue, an appearance from another Grant/Breyfogle creation. This is my kind of Gotham book.

Batman: Bad Seeds -Gotham Central #1 cover by Jacob Phillips

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I, personally, am a fan of good comics, so I backed this project. I suggest you do the same!

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

@julioanta.bsky.social & @jacobysalcedo.bsky.social deliver what I’d call the beginning of a coming-of-age horror story, with fears of history repeating itself at the core of a high-stakes high school romp. It was a huge week for me, but I’m really glad I read this one. Excited to see where it goes!

No Gods, No Masters #1 cover by Jacoby Salcedo

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

@jefflemire171.bsky.social and @duss005.bsky.social cook up a tale that’s as horrifying as it is gorgeous—in story and art. Both artists keep things entirely human in an unrecognizable (but, unfortunately possible) world that asks questions about the trauma of capitalism. Can’t wait for more!

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

@cleanlined.bsky.social and @tamrabonvillain.bsky.social are a dream team, perfectly capturing a feel that’s timeless while extremely modern. Sherman, as per usual, has page layouts that capture the storytelling in ways no one else would think of. The future of comics-ing, on the book of the future.

Legion of Super-Heroes #1 cover by Hayden Sherman and Tamra Bonvillain

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

@christophcondon.bsky.social & @thatjacobphillips.bsky.social have put a truly special SINGLE ISSUE experience together. There’s so much care and kindness put into the back matter of this book that you’re going to miss out on if you only get the trade. This is one to double-dip on, folks.

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Lord Jermaine Retail @lordretail.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

This is an important FOC. Stores will order numbers where this originally sold. They will. I am stores, I know us. However the industry and the creators are in a very different place now than in 2020. Send word to your store before Monday that you expect this so you aren’t chasing 2nd prints. Do it!

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Jacob Phillips @thatjacobphillips.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

FOC for THAT TEXAS BLOOD: HELL COMES TO ALLISON RANCH #1 is AUGUST 31st so make sure your shop knows you want a copy. @tatebrombal.bsky.social liked it!

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Really enjoyed this book. TONS of compelling set-up ahead of an obviously much larger story, keeping things tight but still with scope. @therightram.bsky.social has some killer lines and great, witty dialogue. @mikeperkinsart.bsky.social on the work of his career. Can’t wait to see where this goes!

Black Tower: The Raven Conspiracy #1 cover by Mike Perkins

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

@christophcondon.bsky.social and @jesselonergan.bsky.social are a somewhat unusual pairing—which had me super excited for this. Chris is clever and witty as always, Lonergan’s work is gorgeous and creative. The storytelling between the two is exceptional, and I hope there’s more from them together!

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Ambrose County is a PLACE. You can feel the heat on the back of your neck, sense the decades-long relationships between characters. It’s the most impressive world (and character) building I’ve ever read—it only takes one panel to understand years of context. And it’s BACK on Sept. 23. Be there!

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Chris Condon @christophcondon.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

THAT TEXAS BLOOD returns this September and it's "stronger than ever," according to this advance review from @comicsbeat.bsky.social Check out @zackquaintance.bsky.social's early review and then let your LCS know you'd like a copy! www.comicsbeat.com/wednesday-co...

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Definitely my favorite cover so far, and probably my favorite issue. This book has cemented its groove and is just wonderfully carrying on, doing everything it can to be itself. @denizcamp.bsky.social nails panels of existentialism right next to nailing jokes. Brilliant, emotional, thought-provoking

Bleeding Hearts #7 cover by Stipan Morian

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Oh, shit! @christophcondon.bsky.social, Ehrich, Adlard, and @pipmartin.bsky.social are KILLING it. This issue perfectly displays the humans at the center of the impossible situation, as well as ramps up the horror. The colors are impeccable. Super creatively-inspiring stuff, great book.

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Always amazed at how much @christophcondon.bsky.social can fit in an issue and always amazed at how pretty @thatjacobphillips.bsky.social can make a page. Absolutely loved the beginning of Ez’s story, can’t wait to see where it goes from here. Incredibly fertile ground, we need more Nazi punching!

The Peril of the Brutal Dark: An Ezra Cain Mystery #6 cover by Jacob Phillips

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Late to the party, just glad I made it at all! @pornsak.bsky.social and @aaroncampbellarts.com craft a story that’s even smarter than it is horrifying—and it’s pretty blatantly horrifying. Compelling characters represent sides of complex arguments, but it all ends up simple-ish and good. Loved it!

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

@christophcondon.bsky.social and co. continue to kill it on this book, three for three as my pick of the week! This issue really narrows in on the characters and horror—and why you should be afraid of the basement—in a cinematic movement towards the bigger scope of the story. Great book!

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

An expression of perfect empathy that takes twelve issues to come home, I would’ve read a whole series that focussed on one of the ideas in this issue alone. Perfect, tear-jerking work. Thank you, @denizcamp.bsky.social and @javierrodriguez.bsky.social. You’ve created an all-time favorite for many.

Absolute Martian Manhunter #12 cover by Javier Rodriguez

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Part of the power of this book is watching its scale become clearer in front of you. And, holy shit! This issue is a BLAST! @christophcondon.bsky.social shows us new sides of Ez while @thatjacobphillips.bsky.social brings new levels of action brilliance. Scale, folks. The Nazi robots have *SPOILER*!

The Peril of the Brutal Dark: An Ezra Cain Mystery #5 cover by Jacob Phillips

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The comic I’m most excited about right now! Perfectly crafted narrative surrounded by gorgeous page work (art, colors, and letters) that creates a creepy, lovable story I just can’t wait to read. Both issues have been excellent and inspiring, the kind of art that asks you to make art right back.

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Spent the last few nights rereading @christophcondon.bsky.social and @thatjacobphillips.bsky.social’s That Texas Blood. One of my favorites, it was a huge joy revisiting these stories ahead of the relaunch. It’s perfect comics storytelling, and it has me wanting to write the hell out of some comics.

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Been rereading ED+D and it’s a treat. @tatebrombal.bsky.social and @thatjacobphillips.bsky.social perfectly bring to life a whole cast of characters—whether alive or not—and expertly talk about complicated emotions in clever, new ways. @pipmartin.bsky.social and @adityab.net are simply experts, too.

Everything Dead and Dying trade cover by Jacob Phillips.

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Image Comics @imagecomics.com · 09/06/2026

Happy Pride!

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ACLU @aclu.org · 07/06/2026

There are currently more bills attacking trans youth’s right to play sports across the U.S. than there are trans youth in school sports.

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

@christophcondon.bsky.social and @thatjacobphillips.bsky.social are masters of the medium, and this issue really shows that off. Huge ideas next to human ones, perfect pacing, excellent character work. There’s one panel that was so, so effective for me—a moment where the whole series came into focus

Peril of the Brutal Dark, an Ezra Cain Mystery #4 cover by Jacob Phillips

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

If I were a better writer I’d be able to express how excited I am for this

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Reread, reloved. Condon and Ehrich take a complicated character—with a lot going on—and perfectly showcase exactly who they are in this moment. You know Tabby by the end of these pages, and you’re worried about what she’s going through. Which is a whole lot. Check this book out!!

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Unsurprisingly fantastic. A masterclass first issue, perfect horror set-up that paints a character brilliantly. @christophcondon.bsky.social, Ehrich, Adlard, @pipmartin.bsky.social, Otsmane-Elhaou, and Tivey are a force to be reckoned with. My favorite #1 in a while, I was absolutely blown away!

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Once again had the opportunity to sit down with the ever-busy, ever-amazing @christophcondon.bsky.social. We talk Of The Earth, TTB’s return, action figures, being busy in the freelance world, and Star Wars. Listen now! Read his books now! open.spotify.com/episode/69sM...

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Issue #22:Chris Condon (Again!)

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

One of these issues is a long hug followed by a knife to the gut, the other is a dozen stab wounds followed by a tener kiss. I daren’t spoil which is which. Thank you all for your work, @denizcamp.bsky.social, @javierrodriguez.bsky.social, and @stipanmorian.bsky.social. Genius stuff, I’m spoiled!

Absolute Martian Manhunter #11 cover by Javier Rodriguez

Bleeding Hearts #4 cover by Stipan Morían

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DBJ @deadblossomjesse.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

7 dollar gas. Well, I guess I'll buy an electric car. Oh those are 60 thousand dollars? Well at least electricity is cheap. Oh the government won't build solar panels because it's "Too transgender"? Well at least wages are going up. Oh the idea of jobs is fake now? Well at least everyone is happ

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Spent the weekend asking Vertigo writers to draw their characters! Maybe did some other things too. @christophcondon.bsky.social and @thekylestarks.bsky.social are awesome, thanks so much for being a big part of a great weekend!

Eddie Stallion by Kyle Starks, Ezra Cain by Chris Condon

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Had the pleasure of sitting down with @philhester.bsky.social and talking all things process, Green Arrow, A Quiet Place, Gotham City: Year One, and some good ol’ fashioned industry talk. Give it a listen! open.spotify.com/episode/5ccC...

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Issue #21: Phil Hester

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

@davechisholmcomics.com is very good at making comic books! I noticed some really subtle, smart bits of this book that I didn’t see the first time around that impressed me. This is a well-planned, clever story that deserves the eyes of the industry. Excited to get deeper into this story!

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Wasn’t prepared to love this book as much as I did. @ryannorth.ca brings the funny and heart while @gavinguidry.bsky.social captures humanity. And they both capture The Flash™️. This is a perfect understanding of Flash, the perfect tone and energy. Cannot wait to see the stories these guys will tell.

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

22 pages of why @thatjacobphillips.bsky.social is awesome. Gorgeous, gorgeous comic book that’s beautifully paced by @christophcondon.bsky.social. This is—intentionally, I think—a book that you set down and feel a deep, guttural “WHAT’S NEXT??”. There’s so much intrigue and a perfect cliffhanger!

Peril of the Brutal Dark: An Ezra Cain Mystery #2 cover by Jacob Phillips

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

@denizcamp.bsky.social, @javierrodriguez.bsky.social, and Otsmane-Elhaou are a fucking force of the medium. I absolutely loved the descriptions/ideas around war and borders, and the visuals absolutely nail all of the wild things happening. I adore this comic book, can’t wait to reread and reread

Absolute Martian Manhunter #10 cover by Javier Rodriguez

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

If @danpgwatters.bsky.social wants to talk about highways for the next year, I’m here. @denyscowan.bsky.social absolutely nails this issue and I’m super excited to see where this team is taking this character. I’ve never seen a writer pivot so hard, so successfully on a book like this. Very exciting

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

@tatebrombal.bsky.social takes a huge swing on his first issue, something pretty risky for a superhero first issue. And he absolutely nails it. A metanarrative that’s perfectly suited for this team, I cannot wait to see where this one’s going. It’s very clear there’s a big plan, and I’m here for it!

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

@gregrucka.com. DaNi. Hollingsworth. Otsmane-Elhaou. A gorgeously-executed comic by the best in the business. Absolutely loved the framing device and the central question posed to us, it’s such a great way to ask something we’re all dealing with and to show how Kate stands against… all of it

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Lukas Schmerse @lukasws.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

@thekylestarks.bsky.social and @stevepugh.bsky.social are fucking hilarious amidst a sea of good stuff. It’s amazing how quickly my opinion of Eddie’s dad changed with this issue, and the world-building of Pluto is next level. Plus that’s only half the issue, there’s STILL a great Eddie scene after!

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