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Mark Russell

@manruss.bsky.social
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Eisner, GLAAD, and Ringo award winning comic book writer and author. My website is at markrussellbooks.com

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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Getting some very important texts from Arby’s.
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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I prefer the personal growth that keeps my ego intact, please and thank you.
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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
It’s like a Rick & Morty episode where a spaceship crash landed on a planet and all the survivors had to build their civilization around were some male supplement ads that survived on the ship’s computer.
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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Pitching a TV show about a Republican senator who is a detective in his spare time.
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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Final order cutoff for Dog Tag #6, our grand finale, is NOW. Please let your local comic shop know you want one if you’ve been following the series and, if not, I hope you get it once it’s in book form. Very proud of this one and it seems, unfortunately, rather timely.
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JP Jordan @jpjordan.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
On Final Order Cut-Off right now! DOG TAG #6! By @manruss.bsky.social, @pauljholden.com, @bertacious.bsky.social, Jon Moisan and me! OUR FINAL ISSUE! Very surreal to have finished all the colour work for this series. So goddamn rewarding to work on, especially with this team PRE-ORDER IT NOW!
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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
What exactly are they looking for--the Hamburglar? What does an illegal vote look like? www.yahoo.com/news/politic...
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Inside Trump’s plan for the ‘biggest DOJ election observer effort in history’
President Donald Trump and his allies inside and outside his administration are aiming to blanket polling places with an expanding network of party and federal election monitors this November, intensi...
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Toronto Comic Book Club @tocomicbookclub.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Join us this Tuesday, September 29th at 8:00pm ET at Snakes & Lattes College (489 College St, Toronto, ON), to discuss TRAVELING TO MARS created by @manruss.bsky.social, Roberto Meli, Chiara Di Francia, & @mattiagentili.bsky.social. Please RSVP to the event on our Discord only if you're attending.
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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
As a Ducks fan who remembers what that used to be like, getting upset about a bad start to a season feels a little like throwing a fit because you didn’t get a Ferrari for your sixteenth birthday.
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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
“There’s never been a better time to buy donkey meat.” www.newsweek.com/trump-advise...
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Trump adviser dismisses 'silly' economic polls, points to cheaper burger
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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Does Jake Paul know any disabled sixty year-old nations we could fight?
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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
George Lucas kicking himself for not coming up with the name L’Jarius Sneed. #Chiefsfootball
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QuasarSniffer @quasarsniffer.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Pledging my loyalty to my Counter Monkey picks for comics of the week! Dog Tag #5 by @manruss.bsky.social, @pauljholden.com, @jpjordan.bsky.social, and @bertacious.bsky.social; Avengers Armageddon #4 by Chip Zdarsky, Delio Diaz, Frank Alpizar, Jesus Aburtov, and Cory Petit; and (1/2)
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Jennifer Liao @averagejenn.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Bought comics! THE BIG SHAKEDOWN @blumjordan.bsky.social @hackintimseeley.bsky.social @scottkoblish.bsky.social/HELLRAISER Tini Howard @jennacha.bsky.social/PRIMA APPARATA Olivia Dufault, Rebekah Isaacs/THE PATRON Christian Ward, John J. Pearson/DOG TAG @manruss.bsky.social @pauljholden.bsky.social
5 single issues of periodical comics displayed on a table.
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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
In stores today!
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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The only thing that has gotten better in the last ten years is that vitamin pills are now gummy bears.
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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Sneak peek at Dog Tag #5, which tells the bizarre but true story of the siege of Castle Itter, in which American and German troops fought side-by-side against the SS.
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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The best part of Revenge of the Sith was that fucked up bubble opera.
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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The world was a better place when people tried to conceal the fact that they are idiots. www.culturealberta.com/articles/gro...
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Group of Americans Apparently Travelled to Halifax in Matching “Lake America” Sweatshirts, Sparking Backlash | Culture Alberta
A group of Americans apparently travelled to Halifax wearing matching “Lake America” sweatshirts, a reference to Donald Trump’s push to rename Lake Ontario. The photo spread quickly online, but the re...
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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The most powerful person in America is whoever spoke to Trump five minutes ago. www.yahoo.com/finance/econ...
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Trump Sparks Industry Outrage by Opening the Door for Chinese Automakers in America
Despite a massive, industry-wide push to keep Chinese vehicles out of the American market, President Donald Trump has officially signaled that he is willing to let Beijing-backed automakers set up sho...
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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Not to minimize it, but Trump's demands that other countries compensate the US for its own misadvanture with Iran is eerily reminiscent of Trump's Totally reminiscent of Trump's disastrous signing of Doug Flutie to the New Jersey Generals. 1/
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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Dog Tag 5, in stores Wednesday. Tells the surprisingly true story of Castle Itter.
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Jason Bennett - Owner of Comics Bodega @tahoejbennett.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
A Fictional Retelling of the Siege of Castle Itter in @madcavestudios.com's DOG TAG #5 by @manruss.bsky.social, @pauljholden.com, @jpjordan.bsky.social & @bertacious.bsky.social #NCBD #DogTag #MadCaveStudios #DescendIntoMadness comicsbodega.com/preview-dog-...
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A Fictional Retelling of the Siege of Castle Itter in DOG TAG #5
A small force of American soldiers is tasked with defending Castle Itter from hundreds of SS troops.
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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
I feel like a pretty disgruntled employee of Earth.
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Jennifer Liao @averagejenn.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
A reminder that I've written my first comic, "H.A.N.D.S.", drawn by Agus Calcagno, coloured by Pedro Estouco, and lettered by Marina Leon, and it will be out October 21st in the TERRORBYTES HALLOWEEN ANNUAL! Pre-order a copy of this issue at your local comic shop by Sept 28 or at Mad Cave's website.
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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
“In order to defeat socialism, I am going to give every American a government check for five thousand dollars.” -Trump, last night
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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
In the 1950s, a song would play on the jukebox and everyone would dance right there in the hamburger shop. They just didn't know any better.
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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
People don’t believe in God so much as they hope for someone to witness their suffering.
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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Every political ad should end with a zipper unzipping over the candidate's face to reveal whoever's actually paying for the ad.
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Molly McQueen 🏳️‍⚧️☯️☭🍓 @subtlypunk.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Superman: Space Age asks what happens when the symbol of hope loses all hope. Is there something even greater than hope? Story by @manruss.bsky.social Art by @allredmd.bsky.social
Superman: Space Age by Mark Russell, Michael Allred, & Laura Allred depicts a the Earth in Superman's hand as it begins to crumble
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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Nothing says, "I think my fans are idiots" quite like selling them a one-dollar coin for two dollars. www.yahoo.com/news/politic...
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$1 gold Trump coins go on sale Sept. 2
Trump is the first living person in more than a century to appear on currency.
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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
My Q-Bert fan fiction is way too sad.
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Helioscope @helioscopepdx.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
If you haven't read One Star Squadron by @manruss.bsky.social, @stevelieberart.bsky.social & Dave Stewart, we've got EIGHT signed & sketched copies left in our etsy shop, and they ship postpaid in the USA. Go take a look! helioscopepdx.etsy.com/listing/1613...
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One Star Squadron Tpb. Signed & Sketched by Steve Lieber. Free USA Shipping! - Etsy
This Comics & Graphic Novels item by HelioscopePdx has 8 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Portland, OR. Listed on Jun 3, 2026
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QuasarSniffer @quasarsniffer.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Staying ENTHUSIASTIC with my Counter Monkey picks for comics of the week! Flash #36 by @ryannorth.ca, @gavinguidry.bsky.social, Adriano Lucas, and @bertacious.bsky.social, Dog Tag #4 by @manruss.bsky.social, @pauljholden.com, @jpjordan.bsky.social, and Buddy Beaudoin (again!); (1/2)
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The Get Up Kevins @kevinnewburn.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
FRIENDS! I'm very excited to be tabling at Pacific NerdWest tomorrow. If you're in the Puget Sound era come on up and see comic greats like @iamhandaxe.bsky.social @stephwilliams.bsky.social @manruss.bsky.social @cattifer.bsky.social @rondanchan.bsky.social @zackdavisson.com fun is guaranteed!
A poster for Pacific NerdWest a comic book show in Bellingham, WA that takes place on Saturday August 29th.
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AHOY Comics @ahoycomicmags.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Have you been having strange dreams lately? #FridayFeeling FYI, you can still make a late pledge for THE FORGOTTEN DIVINE by @manruss.bsky.social and Russ Braun over on @kickstarter.com: www.kickstarter.com/projects/com...
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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Was going to go out for drinks but then I sneezed too hard.
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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
The list of things I enjoy in life dwindles by the day but maraschino cherries are still on the list.
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Fanlight Zone @fanlightzone.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Don't miss @juanreadscomic.bsky.social talking DOG TAG #4 ( @madcavestudios.com @manruss.bsky.social ) on @fanlightzone.bsky.social! #comics #drama #ncbd
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JP Jordan @jpjordan.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Out now this #NCBD! DOG TAG #4 By @manruss.bsky.social, @pauljholden.com, @bertacious.bsky.social, Jon Moisan and myself! Head to your local comic shop and pick up a copy!
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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
In stores today.
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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
In honor of my new Firefly comic (Issue 1 hits shelves NEXT WEEK), here is my list of the 10 Most Underrated TV Shows not named Firefly: 1. The Leftovers 2. Scavengers Reign 3. Inside Number Nine 4. The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret 5. Utopia 6. Day of the Triffids (1981) (cont)
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Jason Bennett - Owner of Comics Bodega @tahoejbennett.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Tom Plays Detective to Uncover All of the Loyalty Police in @madcavestudios.com's DOG TAG #4 by @manruss.bsky.social, @pauljholden.com, @jpjordan.bsky.social & @bertacious.bsky.social #NCBD #DogTag #MadCaveStudios #DescendIntoMadness comicsbodega.com/preview-dog-...
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Tom Plays Detective to Uncover All of the Loyalty Police in DOG TAG #4
The SS loyalty police were left behind to prevent locals from surrendering to American forces.
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 24/08/2026
Early voting will be one of the most important tools for defeating Trump’s election sabotage. The good news is that early voting will be available for 97% of eligible midterms voters! (via our friends at @brennancenter.org)
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A Guide to Early Voting
Many Americans will vote before Election Day.
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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Dog Tag #5 tells the true story of the Battle for Caste Itter. Home to high profile French prisoners, American soldiers, the German prison guards, and the prisoners themselves join forces to keep the Waffen SS from taking the castle.
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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Moreover I contend that Charlie Brown is the patron saint of writers.
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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Now it can be told! I have written an issue of the Twilight Zone comic book. "Plant Kingdom", with art by Victor Alpi. Drops on October 12th. Please notify your friends and loved ones.
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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Baggage claim appears broken. Just going to grab a promising-looking bag.
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Artwork of Stephen Byrne @stephenbyrne86.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
My cover for the upcoming new Firefly comic. @manruss.bsky.social
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Mark Russell @manruss.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Honestly, I feel like the whole country is a decoy plane.
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