A final reminder from me and @joshmalerman.bsky.social regarding tomorrow's signing that we needed to reschedule. We very much look forward to seeing you all in April for INDEPENDENT BOOK STORE DAY!
CHICAGO-PEEPS! Join me and @joshmalerman.bsky.social this Sunday at BUCKET O' BLOOD BOOKS AND RECORDS for the Book Release Party of our new graphic novel RSVP: E.S.P. from Source Point Press! (This is also one of your last chances to get the Limited Edition Lenticular Hardcover Edition, too!)
This is my @frankmillerink.bsky.social story in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS.
ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: Signed a contract for what may be my highest profile comic work yet.
Happy Friday the 13th, indeed!
My sole February signing event is as a guest at AKRONOMICON tomorrow. This is also my only Cleveland-area event in 2026 as well... so if you're in the area, c'mon out!
This Monday is the last day you can order RSVP: E.S.P. by me, @joshmalerman.bsky.social, and @artronin9.bsky.social from your local comic shop! After that, it won't be available in book stores and Amazon until the Spring... so make sure they're ordering it for you!
ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: "Version 51.0"
Come celebrate my birthday weekend with me this Saturday and Sunday at THE MICHIGAN ODDITIES AND HORROR FEST!
ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: @c2e2.bsky.social 2026
Comix 4 All Library reading recommendation-
Homestead by Dirk Manning, illustrated by Les Lindon Garner, colored by Colin John, lettered and designed by Dave Lentz and Lakota consulting by Rau Redsky Blackhawk.
Published by Source Point Press on July 8, 2025
#comix4all @dirkmanning.bsky.social
Two Geeks Talking starts off 2026 releasing its first interview of the year. Source Point Press is a comics publisher of Horror & Pulp comics based out of Michigan. @dirkmanning.bsky.social is the Publisher and we talk about changes, the amazing stable of creators & more!
youtu.be/xn5bZ7Wf3fw
Two Geeks Talking in 2026 starts with two of the longest running returning guests:
@dirkmanning.bsky.social returns 11th time talking about Source Point Press & role as a Publisher.
@trevoramueller.bsky.social returns 13th time talking about Secreat Steam Society: Horses & Music for YA audiences.
My January newsletter goes out today around 3:00 EST... and it previews my new books scheduled for 2026! Are you on the list? If not, you can join it here: www.DirkManning.com
Retailer friends! There's only a few days left to secure your preorders for LOVE STORIES ABOUT DEATH, a collection of seven full-length stories that will tug at your heartstrings... and then rip them right out of your chest!
FILE UNDER: "Lest We Forget..."
ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: RSVP: E.S.P. with @joshmalerman.bsky.social, @artronin9.bsky.social, and friends. If you missed the Kickstarter, the graphic novel will be available for preorder via SOURCE POINT PRESS and @pranadms.bsky.social in comic shops everywhere next month!
Look at this beauty! @joshmalerman.bsky.social, @dirkmanning.bsky.social and Joshua Ross absolutely slayed this thing. I can’t get over how amazing it is.
Yay! Thank you so much for your support -- and happy reading!
If anyone needs me, I'll be cheering -- then bawling -- in front of my TV tonight... so don't need me. #ThankYouCena
ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: Graphic Novel #24.
Thank you, friends This is something we did together, and I sincerely can't wait for you all to see TALES OF MR. RHEE Volume 6: "Blood for Blood." Tonight I pause to reflect in gratitude and appreciation. Tomorrow... we get back to work prepping for print.
"A divine 'punishment’ is also a divine 'gift', if accepted..." -- J. R. R. Tolkien
The Kickstarter campaign for the new volume OF TALES OF MR. RHEE ends today at 5PM. Get your KS Exclusive HC with all SIX Stretch Goals HERE:
www.TalesOfMrRhee.com
Team picking items for Kickstarter packages
Softcover
Limited edition hardcover
The Whalebacker team is hard at work fulfilling the Source Point Press graphic novel "RSVP: E.S.P" @joshmalerman.bsky.social and @dirkmanning.bsky.social!
What started in NIGHTMARE WORLD continues in TALES OF MR. RHEE, and tomorrow is your last chance to get the Kickstarter Exclusive Hardcover Edition of the newest volume with all the unlocked Stretch Goal upgrades! Join us now at www.TalesOfMrRhee.com before the campaign ends tomorrow!
If you backed the RSVP: E.S.P. Kickstarter campaign by me, @joshmalerman.bsky.social, and @artronin9.bsky.social... we've got some good news for you, friends!
UPDATE TIME: One week left, we show off a preview of our next stretch goal, and shout out Tales of Mr. Rhee by @dirkmanning.bsky.social
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We rolled right through the FIFTH Stretch Goal yesterday, unlocking the second free TALES OF MR. RHEE digital bonus comic with every KS Exclusive HC: "RHEE-ly FUNNY Comix." We're now only a handful of pledges away from upgrading the bonus digital comics to print, too! Join us: www.TalesOfMrRhee.com
The next HC/T-shirt combo or higher will unlock the RHEE-LY FUNNIES digital comic, too! We're so close! Check out the pledge levels and pick the one that will bring you the most joy at www.TalesOfMrRhee.com to unlock it, friends!
On "Stretch Goal Sunday" on TALES OF MR. RHEE Volume 6, and y'all rallied, unlocking the first digital bonus story! Every KS Exclusive HC will now get a fully remastered digital edition of "Long in the Tooth"! Let's unlock the digital "Rhee-ly Funnies" bonus comic next at www.TalesOfMrRhee.com!
The next "Original Art Collectors" or "Hey, Look! That's Me!" pledge level unlocks the first RHEEv6 Bonus Story! Let's make it a Stretch Goal Sunday at www.TalesOfMrRhee.com friends, especially as the campaign ends in five days!
I don't think it's any secret to anyone that knows me personally or professionally that I really don't like being in front of the camera very much. That being said, this video for the new Kickstarter was A LOT of fun. Six days left at www.TalesOfMrRhee.com!
