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John Ward

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Writer of comics, books, and films. PhD in theoretical physics. Vancouver, BC https://arbutusfilms.com/ https://subscribepage.io/O1KniV

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It’s a great story!

08.03.2026 21:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I have a story featured in this book and it's one of my favorites. I'm very happy it has a home.

08.03.2026 15:53 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Consumed: a horror anthology - John Ward Looking for a spine-chilling read this Halloween? Check out Consumed: a horror & dark fiction anthology. 28 tales, one terrifying book.

If you love indie horror, then I hope you’ll check out this awesome anthology arbutusfilms.com/consumed/

08.03.2026 05:54 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Consumed: a horror anthology - John Ward Looking for a spine-chilling read this Halloween? Check out Consumed: a horror & dark fiction anthology. 28 tales, one terrifying book.

If you love indie horror, then I hope you’ll check out this awesome anthology arbutusfilms.com/consumed/

08.03.2026 05:54 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Thanks to everyone who had picked up a copy of Consumed this week. I really appreciate the messages and emails!

Making indie books often feels like you’re working in a void, so it’s great to hear from people who picked it up.

08.03.2026 05:53 πŸ‘ 80 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Buy Comic Book Yeti a Coffee Become a supporter of Comic Book Yeti today!

I wanted to take quick second to say thank you to everyone that supports us financially. Indie comics outlets like ourselves couldn't exist without people helping us keep the lights on. We are forever grateful for that support. πŸ™

If you want to support us ‡️
ko-fi.com/comicbookyeti

07.03.2026 21:16 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Brackish # 1-2 🐊
Coming soon to Kickstarter! 
Follow our prelaunch page below. ‡️ 

Synopsis: Two families have lived for generations on separate sides of a Florida swamp. The Tappers control the freshwater area where they make their moonshine, and the Saltzmans control the saltwater side from which their family fortune has grown from the abundant tourism. A truce was made a century ago to end their constant feud over the brackish part where their lands unite. But when the youngest Tapper son and youngest Saltzman daughter fall in love, the truce is broken and both sides of the swamp will never be the same again.

Written by Jonathan Hedrick 
Pencils/Inks by Riccardo Faccini 
Colors by Ichsan Ansori 
Letters by Leo McGovern

Brackish # 1-2 🐊 Coming soon to Kickstarter! Follow our prelaunch page below. ‡️ Synopsis: Two families have lived for generations on separate sides of a Florida swamp. The Tappers control the freshwater area where they make their moonshine, and the Saltzmans control the saltwater side from which their family fortune has grown from the abundant tourism. A truce was made a century ago to end their constant feud over the brackish part where their lands unite. But when the youngest Tapper son and youngest Saltzman daughter fall in love, the truce is broken and both sides of the swamp will never be the same again. Written by Jonathan Hedrick Pencils/Inks by Riccardo Faccini Colors by Ichsan Ansori Letters by Leo McGovern

BRACKISH #1 & 2 is launching soon on @kickstarter.com!
Dive deeper into this dark tale of tragic romance set in the Florida swamps. 🐊
A remastered edition of the first issue will be available alongside the latest chapter!
Follow the prelaunch page now to stay updated.

Synopsis in the alt text.‡️

07.03.2026 13:08 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Scarlet Spider/Doc Ock

06.03.2026 16:25 πŸ‘ 205 πŸ” 56 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 3
Promo for the next Vancouver comic con at heritage hall on March 22

Promo for the next Vancouver comic con at heritage hall on March 22

I’ll be at @vancomicon.bsky.social on March 22 with some new books, and some old ones. Hope to see you there!

06.03.2026 04:25 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

3 hours left! ‡️

05.03.2026 14:03 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hospice: Tunnel of Love - A Haunted Horror Comic Take a ride (if you dare) on this 24-paged comic book for fans of The Twilight Zone and The Outer Limits!

24 hours left to back HOSPICE: TUNNEL OF LOVE on @kickstarter.com!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/jon...

04.03.2026 17:02 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks as always...very happy to be promoting this anthology, which features my story "Lunch at the Mahantongo."

#HorrorWritersChat

04.03.2026 21:41 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Consumed: a horror anthology - John Ward Looking for a spine-chilling read this Halloween? Check out Consumed: a horror & dark fiction anthology. 28 tales, one terrifying book.

It’s here! Run to your favourite indie vendors and pick up your copy of Consumed today! arbutusfilms.com/consumed/

03.03.2026 15:00 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 1

It's finally out!!! I contributed a story to this horrifying anthology!!! Get you copy now, while it is fresh!!! (That's important for a food themed book).
And there's an interview with me near the bottom of the page!!! 😯

03.03.2026 16:46 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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John Ward Comic Store Shop for back issues of Acausal, Scratcher, Offbeats, and Ultrabot Go Go Go!, and other floppies and trade paperbacks.

Alternatively, if you really want to support the book, then don't buy from retailers, but get it direct from @johnward.bsky.social here - arbutusfilms.com/shop/

03.03.2026 18:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Consumed: a horror anthology - John Ward Looking for a spine-chilling read this Halloween? Check out Consumed: a horror & dark fiction anthology. 28 tales, one terrifying book.

It’s here! Run to your favourite indie vendors and pick up your copy of Consumed today! arbutusfilms.com/consumed/

03.03.2026 15:00 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 1

I'm in this! Come check out my story "Lunch at the Mahantongo," set at the intersection of journalism and cannibalism.

02.03.2026 15:48 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Danielle Smith uses notwithstanding clause to run red light Calgary, Alberta - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has once again invoked the notwithstanding clause, something meant for only the most dire times to pass legislation, to get around a small legal probl...

Danielle Smith uses notwithstanding clause to run red light

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SWATHE - A Short Film - Film and Storytelling | Seed&Spark Tracey is grieving her recently deceased partner and has insulated herself against the world. Violet is a professional cuddler who deals in comfort but has her own need for solace. In an increasingly ...

I just backed Swathe and hope you’ll check it out too! seedandspark.com/fund/swathe-...

01.03.2026 16:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Love it!!

28.02.2026 00:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fan art of Jason Copland’s FULL TILT @jasoncopland.bsky.social

28.02.2026 00:08 πŸ‘ 65 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 3
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Spider-Boy!
I dream of the return of the Amalgam comics universe.

27.02.2026 21:23 πŸ‘ 198 πŸ” 36 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Working with John on the Consumed anthology was legitimately one of the best experiences of my professional career.

Not only was it a blast but I also got introduced to a bevy of incredibly talented individuals. Please consider picking the anthology up if you have the spare cash!

27.02.2026 20:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Available now at your favorite digital store! Consumed: a horror and dark fiction anthology by John Ward

And now the book is finally hitting good (and bad) bookstores next week. The variety and depth of the stories in consumed is pretty varied, but that just makes it a better read. I hope you’ll check it out books2read.com/consumed-ant...

27.02.2026 17:48 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

I’d be lying if I said it was easy. It wasn’t. But being able to work with all the incredible writers and @thewritekc.bsky.social was an awesome experience.

27.02.2026 17:47 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

The variety of stories and storytelling had a lasting impression on me, and I always day-dreamed about making my own anthology. Then last year, I decided to finally do it.

27.02.2026 17:45 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It was like a box of chocolates. If one story wasn’t landing, that was okay, as there was another one to choose from which would be even tastier.

27.02.2026 17:44 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve been a horror fan since I was a kid, when I got my hand on age-inappropriate books. Anthologies were always my favourite, because there’s always an element of surprise. You never knew what was coming next.

27.02.2026 17:43 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Black Cat & Vulture

26.02.2026 23:27 πŸ‘ 66 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 2
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Free Digital Comic Convention - Home - Virtual Creator Con Virtual Creator Con is a free digital comic convention for fans of indie comics. Features guest creators, panels, live-streams and more.

No better way to celebrate FCBD than by enjoying a free digital comic convention! Creators - registration is now open. virtualcreator.org

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