John Bivens-Surviving

My friends @deathorcomics.bsky.social and @bivensjohn.bsky.social made a great book and the first issue is out today. Malevolent #1 from @imagecomics.com. If you like my work, Justin’s writing will be up your alley.

It's time for a #PanelDiscussion on our #NCBD picks! What are you pulling? #comics #comicbooks #newcomics #reading #marvel #moonstar #avengers @ashallen.bsky.social @edoardoaudino.bsky.social @deathorcomics.bsky.social @bivensjohn.bsky.social @imagecomics.com @invadercomics.bsky.social

Malevolent - Issue 1
✨ Sci-fi horror is one of those genres that can be incredible when done right, and this premise sounds crazy in the best way possible.
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Merry XMas!!!

MALEVOLENT 1, out from @imagecomics.com January 28th! Variant covers by @zandercannon.bsky.social @templesmith.bsky.social Jon Wayshak & @philhester.bsky.social

Written by @justinjordan.bsky.social
Art by John Bivens
Colors by @sobreiro.bsky.social

Malevolent #1 Thirty years ago, we unleashed demons into the world.

I had an early peek at MALEVOLENT #1 from @deathorcomics.bsky.social and @bivensjohn.bsky.social and unsurprisingly, it’s great, with a great hook and gorgeous art. Let your LCS know you want it, coming in January from @imagecomics.com

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‘Malevolent’: When Science Goes Too Far, Demons Follow A new sci-fi/horror series is coming from Image Comics, and it sounds right up our alley: let’s talk about Malevolent! Malevolent #1Publisher: Image ComicsWriter: Justin JordanArtist: John Bi…

New article up on the blog! Malevolent is a new sci-fi horror series about humanity facing the aftermath of opening the gates of Hell, and a weapon that might be as dangerous as the demons themselves. Read more on the blog 😈 @bivensjohn.bsky.social @sobreiro.bsky.social

CO-CREATORS OF SPREAD REUNITE FOR AN ALL-NEW SCI-FI HORROR SERIES IN MALEVOLENT LAUNCHING JANUARY 2026 Image is a comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by 7 of the comics industry's best-selling artists, and is the 3rd largest comics publisher in the United States.

I’m coloring a new series from @imagecomics.com (coming January 2026): MALEVOLENT, written by Justin Jordan and drawn by @bivensjohn.bsky.social !! imagecomics.com/press-releas...

Justin Jordan, John Bivens, and Felipe Sobreiro reteam for Malevolent Thirty years ago, the gates of Hell cracked open when science went too far—and the world has never been the same.

Justin Jordan, John Bivens, and Felipe Sobreiro reteam for Malevolent #comics #comicbooks @deathorcomics.bsky.social @bivensjohn.bsky.social @sobreiro.bsky.social

Something new hitting stores early next year!

Highlight of each @siouxpercon.bsky.social is getting a cover sketch by @bivensjohn.bsky.social

Great time at @siouxpercon.bsky.social today. Got to chat with @philhester.bsky.social @gailsimone.bsky.social @tonyfleecs.bsky.social @bivensjohn.bsky.social @danhausen.bsky.social plus others not on Bluesky. Talented and genuinely nice folks.

Comic Creators @eliotrahal.bsky.social @bivensjohn.bsky.social @keithchampagne.bsky.social #ImageComics #BoomStudios #DCComics #Popgun #VaultComics #IDW #DarkhorseComics

COMMISSION SPECIAL FOR SEPTEMBER!!!
Color, full-composition, front & back… for only $300 (save $100 off my standard price for this style of commission)!!!
Contact me on any of my socials or hit me up at a convention. Next up is @rosecitycc.bsky.social
#sketchcover #painted #originalart #comicart

Some more bioboosted armor!!!
#guyver #scifi #horror #gelplate #monoprint #flourescent

New monoprint…

Enjoyed doing the test painting last week, so figured a GUYVER print needed to happen (obviously influenced more by Screaming Mad George than anything else).

That's a good one.

Yeah, that side effect is what I’m after. Sorry you had that result though :(

Testing the friXion erasable pen…

Variant cover for @zandercannon.bsky.social ‘s @imagecomics.com book, SLEEP!!!

DARKNESS design is announced!

𝑨𝑵𝑵𝑶𝑼𝑵𝑪𝑬𝑴𝑬𝑵𝑻 𝑻𝑶𝑫𝑨𝒀!

We are so happy to announce that the talented John Bivens is now part of our team!

John Bivens on Instagram: "Morning pulls for hump-day…" 0 likes, 0 comments - bivensjohn on July 2, 2025: "Morning pulls for hump-day…".

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Some MN creators are at HeroesCon. Stop in and check out John’s work! It’s phenomenal!

Live on Kickstarter! With three awesome covers avalible! One by Colton Strathman, one by @bivensjohn.bsky.social and one by @kurtbelcher.bsky.social www.kickstarter.com/projects/aus...

• 6”x9” Sketch Cover - Inked head or medium shot = $75
• " - Painted head or medium = $150
• " - Inked composition = $150
• "- Painted composition = $300
• 9”x12” Inked head or medium = $80
• ” Painted head or medium = $175
• ” Inked composition = $175
• ” Painted composition = $375