Brendan M. Allen

@saintamish.bsky.social

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Senior Editor at Comicon.com. Co-Host of Happy Hour: Comics and Cocktails. Talks about comics and cystic fibrosis and monsters a lot. Also climbs mountains in a kilt and makes loud noises with various instruments. The “M” stands for “aMish.” He/Him

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The boys panned for gold last night. Youngest this morning is like "I think the prospector got some sand in my vial when he put the gold in my tube." I dunno, kiddo. Looks like gold. "No, dad. You see, when you tip the vial over, the gold sinks immediately. The sand takes longer." This kid.

My son’s aerosolized medication just set off the fire alarm in our room. Wasn’t prepared for a tense standoff with hotel security over albuterol, pulmozyme, and saline first thing this morning, but here we are. COME BACK WITH A WARRANT!!!

My kids got the weirdest recessive genes possible from me & all the cute ones from my wife. She’s like ‘So cute that they got my dimples!’ And I’m left with ‘Yeah, but did you see those super long hairy prehensile toes?’ We spent the rest of the morning toe wrestling. She did not do well.

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Among the amazing stuff we are doing on Survival Street: The Radical Left, both @jamesasmus.bsky.social, Jim Festante and host @saintamish.bsky.social all say so many lovely things about me and my work. Of course, I'll deny it all, but I'll take all the compliments!

This was a fun interview. @jamesasmus.bsky.social, Jim Festante, and Jim Hellwig's face painted ghost popped by to chat about the absolutely unhinged new @darkhorsecomics.bsky.social Survival Street mini series "The Radical Left." youtu.be/nOuKE_f8CLU

Save All Librarians! James Asmus and Jim Festante Talk 'Survival Street: The Radical Left'youtu.be Brendan chats with writers James Asmus and Jim Festante about the upcoming ‘Survival Street: The Radical Left.’ Asmus outlines how puppets are all that remain against the corporate apocalypse. He also compares the first book to early punk rock and the new story as a ‘post-punk tale.’ Not surprisingly, the conversation gets political. Festante teases some of the new characters joining the fray. Asmus admits to a certain existential anxiety in the story. The writers praise the art team and jokingly fear their prescient power. Brendan learns the more common pronunciation of “Esposito” and the ghost of a wrestling legend haunts the proceedings.

Those little red clumps on the bottom of fern leaves? Those are sporanges. Sporange. Rhymes with 'orange,' and it's a real word. Good to know, in case you ever find yourself in a rap beef with Eminem.

It’s tattoo day! Stabby robot tin toy for scale.

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Jordan Hart & Fanbase Press' Barbra Dillon chat w/ @thecomicon.bsky.social's @saintamish.bsky.social about the Kickstarter for an expanded RIPPLE EFFECTS, increasing representation, & donating copies to schools/libraries! Sign up to be notified upon launch: www.kickstarter.com/projects/fan...

Jordan Hart and Barbra Dillon Talk 'Ripple Effects' Kickstarterwww.youtube.com YouTube video by TheComicon

Tomorrow is tattoo day! Getting my @jesselonergan.bsky.social Bigfoot commission on the inside of my left calf.

I have never felt older in my life than just now trying to explain Netflix's mail order movie rental service to my children.

I have a 23 year old cockatiel. My 11 y.o. son just realized this morning that the bird talks. Mind. Blown. You would not believe the look of betrayal on this child's face right now. Like we planted a little spy in the living room or something. The bird has always talked.

FOC for @madcavestudios.bsky.social's Kosher Mafia from @davidhazan.bsky.social, Sami Kivelä, Ellie Wright, and Simon Bowland is Monday! This one checks a lot of boxes for me. Noir, weird niche history, gangsters, and a killer creative team. youtu.be/xcoakYGOKNY?...

David Hazan Talks 'Nottingham,' Mad Cave Studios' 2024 Talent Search, And 'Kosher Mafia'youtu.be Brendan welcomes David Hazan back to the virtual panel room for a chat about the end of ‘Nottingham,’ the 2024 Mad Cave talent search, and his new upcoming book, ‘Kosher Mafia.’ He also faces the terror of a simple question: “what’s next?” Hazan offers some good tips for those submitting to the talent search and the key thing *not* to do when approaching an established creator. The pair also talk about the Cleveland “Kosher Nostra” and other actual historical details in ‘Kosher Mafia,’ including the unusual route Hazan’s family took to Australia.

Never thought I’d be the guy who owns two travel steamers, but here we are. This one has Turbo Mode. Be jealous.

I’ve been playing Monopoly for a lot of years. This is not a real card. I’m calling shenanigans.

I was just screaming into the void about MLB standings when @scottpredmond.bsky.social reminded me that having 27 wild card slots means the Giants just might make the playoffs. I'm not sure if that makes it better or worse.

Did I just get a nasty paper cut on my forehead from a box of enteral feeding formula that was on the ground minding its own business? Hell yes I did!

Just spoke to writer/creator Jordan Hart and @fanbasepress.bsky.social EiC Barbra Dillon about Ripple Effects, headed to Kickstarter with a deluxe hardcover toward the end of 2024. As the father of a child with an invisible illness, I cannot stress the importance of this book enough.

In a cruel twist, all of our animals got old at once.

Lucha, comics, superheroes, monsters... @thedamnbeast.bsky.social came around to talk Masked Republic and Luchaverse. (I definitely mixed up Undertaker's opponents from SummerSlam '94 and Wrestlemania IX, but in my defense, both were unbelievably silly gimmicks.) youtu.be/Zp5ibVDAAdY?...

The Mask of Rey Mysterio: Diego Valenzuela Talks 'Luchaverse: Catalyst'youtu.be Brendan chats with Diego Valenzuela of Masked Republic about the upcoming ‘Luchaverse: Catalyst.’ The pair discuss the crossover and connections between comi...

Always a good time when @davidhazan.bsky.social stops by the virtual studio. He's got all the feels about Nottingham wrapping up, a few tips for emerging creators trying their hand at @madcavestudios.bsky.social's 2024 Talent Search, and Kosher Mafia is around the corner. youtu.be/xcoakYGOKNY?...

Liquid IV has to be the stupidest product name. It's an oral solution, and ALL IVs are liquid. Solid IV would be impossible to push, and would probably cause a clot or something.

Headed to a convention in El Paso in September, and I'm wondering if I should be concerned that everyone involved keeps asking if I have my passport.

"I'm powered by AI, so I may not get it right" is a ludicrous warning label. -I will deliver an answer so quickly! -Is it the correct answer, though? -Broken clocks are correct twice in September!

Had a great conversation with Diego Valenzuela about Masked Republic, Luchaverse, masked traditions in lucha, pro wrestling's ties to superheroes and horror... & I mixed up Undertaker's matches from SS '94 and WM IX. Two of Taker's hokiest gimmick matches, but I know better. It's bugged me since.

Some of the MLB City Connect uniforms are really bad, but the Dodgers' new City Connect uniform is bordering on TatC jersey levels of bad.

Getting ready to talk lucha, cryptids, and superheroes with Diego Valenzuela.

A while ago, my 11 y.o. wanted his ears pierced, but didn't want to do it alone. Cool. Now we're both sparkly boys. Wasn't a fashion choice for me. Just supporting my kid. Now I'm over here pissed that Zales had 600 styles of earrings on sale for Mother's Day, and a bunch of crap for Father's Day.

It's #FollowFriday! Check out these delightful weirdos! @melissameszaros.bsky.social @scottpredmond.bsky.social @pornsak.bsky.social @theothermarioc.bsky.social @cullenbunn.bsky.social @midnightmuser1.bsky.social @inkylibrarian.bsky.social @supajoe.bsky.social @theangrynoodle.com

Clinic days are a mixed bag. I get to spend all day with my delightful little weirdo, but it’s mostly spent driving and sitting in hospital rooms.

And… there it is.