Marcus B. Smit - Fifth Ace Comics
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Marcus B. Smit: Artist/Writer/GM/Cat Dad - 37/He/Him
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Alt (18+): @one-eyed-royal.bsky.social
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Alt (18+): @one-eyed-royal.bsky.social
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I am gonna start using that tag and I would like it very much if people would promote thier own and or thier favs using #free2readcomics. If the comic is free 2 read then ur in there.
September 18, 2026 at 2:58 PM
I am gonna start using that tag and I would like it very much if people would promote thier own and or thier favs using #free2readcomics. If the comic is free 2 read then ur in there.
And with that, Castlevania is out of the #MorningCartoonLineup
Or at least, the original is; starting next week, Nocturne cycles into the rotation.
From what I understand, the themes and writing in general take a significant upswing in Nocturne, so I'm keen to see how it goes.
Or at least, the original is; starting next week, Nocturne cycles into the rotation.
From what I understand, the themes and writing in general take a significant upswing in Nocturne, so I'm keen to see how it goes.
September 18, 2026 at 6:47 AM
And with that, Castlevania is out of the #MorningCartoonLineup
Or at least, the original is; starting next week, Nocturne cycles into the rotation.
From what I understand, the themes and writing in general take a significant upswing in Nocturne, so I'm keen to see how it goes.
Or at least, the original is; starting next week, Nocturne cycles into the rotation.
From what I understand, the themes and writing in general take a significant upswing in Nocturne, so I'm keen to see how it goes.
He knows they already did an animated version of it, right?
And it was mid to decent at best, right?
And it was mid to decent at best, right?
Zack Snyder Says Audiences Are “Exhausted by Comic Book Movies” and THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS Is the Answer
Zack Snyder Says Audiences Are “Exhausted by Comic Book Movies” and THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS Is the Answer
Zack Snyder still has one Batman story he’d love to bring to the big screen, and he thinks the current state of superhero movies makes this the perfect time to do it. The filmmaker says he’d return...
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September 18, 2026 at 6:20 AM
He knows they already did an animated version of it, right?
And it was mid to decent at best, right?
And it was mid to decent at best, right?
September 18, 2026 at 6:03 AM
Given that I'm going to be buying the paper for my zine printing tomorrow, I may as well get the materials for the coptic binding at the same time, so I'll be prepped come next week.
Greatly resisting the temptation to print it out now, but I don't have the other materials for binding it yet, and I've got other stuff to finish off and print first.
It can wait, it can wait...
It can wait, it can wait...
One thing that might distract me for a day or two would be my intention to print out the #Ironsworn Expanded Lodestar book and coptic bind it together myself.
I haven't coptic bound anything since college, 10+ years ago now, but there's a million tutorials online.
I think it would look stylish.
I haven't coptic bound anything since college, 10+ years ago now, but there's a million tutorials online.
I think it would look stylish.
September 17, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Given that I'm going to be buying the paper for my zine printing tomorrow, I may as well get the materials for the coptic binding at the same time, so I'll be prepped come next week.
Third test print; offsets seem to be okay, but I'm going to need a proper paper guillotine to be sure; rough cuts with a crummy pair of scissors are no good at this point.
I'll have said slicer tomorrow, along with a big stack of paper, and then it'll be mass production time!
I'll have said slicer tomorrow, along with a big stack of paper, and then it'll be mass production time!
Second test print with appropriately sized paper.
The front half needs a bit of adjustment to compensate for the printer's natural offset, but that's to be expected.
Going to wait to do a final test print once all the pages are done and I can correct everything in one go.
The front half needs a bit of adjustment to compensate for the printer's natural offset, but that's to be expected.
Going to wait to do a final test print once all the pages are done and I can correct everything in one go.
Just did a test print to make sure shading with the tones worked, and even at half-size, I'd say it's looking good!
September 17, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Third test print; offsets seem to be okay, but I'm going to need a proper paper guillotine to be sure; rough cuts with a crummy pair of scissors are no good at this point.
I'll have said slicer tomorrow, along with a big stack of paper, and then it'll be mass production time!
I'll have said slicer tomorrow, along with a big stack of paper, and then it'll be mass production time!
I think they'd be impressed by my personal accomplishments, less so about my financial ones.
Though for "impressed" read "surprised they'd get this far," and for "less so" read "unsurprised given how the world has gone to shit."
Though for "impressed" read "surprised they'd get this far," and for "less so" read "unsurprised given how the world has gone to shit."
Would 20 y/o you be impressed or disappointed by you today?
September 17, 2026 at 7:24 AM
I think they'd be impressed by my personal accomplishments, less so about my financial ones.
Though for "impressed" read "surprised they'd get this far," and for "less so" read "unsurprised given how the world has gone to shit."
Though for "impressed" read "surprised they'd get this far," and for "less so" read "unsurprised given how the world has gone to shit."
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So @fifthacecomics.org was kind enough to take up this silly request & almost immediately came up with this amazing piece!
Who doesn't love a bit of SuperBat, eh?
#Batgirl #Supergirl #SuperBat
Who doesn't love a bit of SuperBat, eh?
#Batgirl #Supergirl #SuperBat
September 16, 2026 at 9:07 PM
So @fifthacecomics.org was kind enough to take up this silly request & almost immediately came up with this amazing piece!
Who doesn't love a bit of SuperBat, eh?
#Batgirl #Supergirl #SuperBat
Who doesn't love a bit of SuperBat, eh?
#Batgirl #Supergirl #SuperBat
Second test print with appropriately sized paper.
The front half needs a bit of adjustment to compensate for the printer's natural offset, but that's to be expected.
Going to wait to do a final test print once all the pages are done and I can correct everything in one go.
The front half needs a bit of adjustment to compensate for the printer's natural offset, but that's to be expected.
Going to wait to do a final test print once all the pages are done and I can correct everything in one go.
Just did a test print to make sure shading with the tones worked, and even at half-size, I'd say it's looking good!
September 16, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Second test print with appropriately sized paper.
The front half needs a bit of adjustment to compensate for the printer's natural offset, but that's to be expected.
Going to wait to do a final test print once all the pages are done and I can correct everything in one go.
The front half needs a bit of adjustment to compensate for the printer's natural offset, but that's to be expected.
Going to wait to do a final test print once all the pages are done and I can correct everything in one go.
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"Hey Babs, wanna show me the "Batcave?" You can keep the mask on..."
This morning's warmup: @kingblackbird.bsky.social's take on Supergirl and Batgirl, with some "implications."
#DTIYS #digitalart #batgirl #supergirl #DCComics #fanart
This morning's warmup: @kingblackbird.bsky.social's take on Supergirl and Batgirl, with some "implications."
#DTIYS #digitalart #batgirl #supergirl #DCComics #fanart
September 16, 2026 at 6:43 AM
"Hey Babs, wanna show me the "Batcave?" You can keep the mask on..."
This morning's warmup: @kingblackbird.bsky.social's take on Supergirl and Batgirl, with some "implications."
#DTIYS #digitalart #batgirl #supergirl #DCComics #fanart
This morning's warmup: @kingblackbird.bsky.social's take on Supergirl and Batgirl, with some "implications."
#DTIYS #digitalart #batgirl #supergirl #DCComics #fanart
Hooooo, that last page was a struggle, my brain was fighting me every step of the way, but it's done! Any remaining brainpower can be used on making mac and cheese tonight.
Now only two pages remain, and I can get those done in a timely manner tomorrow. #WIP
Now only two pages remain, and I can get those done in a timely manner tomorrow. #WIP
Three pages left to go; the ADHD is kicking me hard today, but if I can get at least one more page done before tomorrow, I'll be happy.
Then on Friday I can get the paper I need, and start printing up a storm! #WIP
Then on Friday I can get the paper I need, and start printing up a storm! #WIP
Just did a test print to make sure shading with the tones worked, and even at half-size, I'd say it's looking good!
September 16, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Hooooo, that last page was a struggle, my brain was fighting me every step of the way, but it's done! Any remaining brainpower can be used on making mac and cheese tonight.
Now only two pages remain, and I can get those done in a timely manner tomorrow. #WIP
Now only two pages remain, and I can get those done in a timely manner tomorrow. #WIP
Three pages left to go; the ADHD is kicking me hard today, but if I can get at least one more page done before tomorrow, I'll be happy.
Then on Friday I can get the paper I need, and start printing up a storm! #WIP
Then on Friday I can get the paper I need, and start printing up a storm! #WIP
Just did a test print to make sure shading with the tones worked, and even at half-size, I'd say it's looking good!
September 16, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Three pages left to go; the ADHD is kicking me hard today, but if I can get at least one more page done before tomorrow, I'll be happy.
Then on Friday I can get the paper I need, and start printing up a storm! #WIP
Then on Friday I can get the paper I need, and start printing up a storm! #WIP
My YT Watch Later playlist is filling up with all sorts of things, but I keep defaulting back to year-old playthroughs of Blue Prince from creators I already know; it's better for background noise while I'm drawing.
September 16, 2026 at 8:11 AM
My YT Watch Later playlist is filling up with all sorts of things, but I keep defaulting back to year-old playthroughs of Blue Prince from creators I already know; it's better for background noise while I'm drawing.
"Hey Babs, wanna show me the "Batcave?" You can keep the mask on..."
This morning's warmup: @kingblackbird.bsky.social's take on Supergirl and Batgirl, with some "implications."
#DTIYS #digitalart #batgirl #supergirl #DCComics #fanart
This morning's warmup: @kingblackbird.bsky.social's take on Supergirl and Batgirl, with some "implications."
#DTIYS #digitalart #batgirl #supergirl #DCComics #fanart
September 16, 2026 at 6:43 AM
"Hey Babs, wanna show me the "Batcave?" You can keep the mask on..."
This morning's warmup: @kingblackbird.bsky.social's take on Supergirl and Batgirl, with some "implications."
#DTIYS #digitalart #batgirl #supergirl #DCComics #fanart
This morning's warmup: @kingblackbird.bsky.social's take on Supergirl and Batgirl, with some "implications."
#DTIYS #digitalart #batgirl #supergirl #DCComics #fanart
In my lap twice today, once in chair, once in bed.
I'll take any chance I can get, because once summer rolls around, he'll want nothing to do with me.
#cats
I'll take any chance I can get, because once summer rolls around, he'll want nothing to do with me.
#cats
September 15, 2026 at 5:08 PM
In my lap twice today, once in chair, once in bed.
I'll take any chance I can get, because once summer rolls around, he'll want nothing to do with me.
#cats
I'll take any chance I can get, because once summer rolls around, he'll want nothing to do with me.
#cats
This was only slightly offset by my printer deciding to immediately shut itself down after I turned it on, but fortunately it appears to be a common problem that I quickly found a solution for online.
Just did a test print to make sure shading with the tones worked, and even at half-size, I'd say it's looking good!
September 15, 2026 at 3:47 PM
This was only slightly offset by my printer deciding to immediately shut itself down after I turned it on, but fortunately it appears to be a common problem that I quickly found a solution for online.
Just did a test print to make sure shading with the tones worked, and even at half-size, I'd say it's looking good!
September 15, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Just did a test print to make sure shading with the tones worked, and even at half-size, I'd say it's looking good!
Two more pages done; may need to stop for now so that I can get the dishes done, but I may be able to squeeze in at least one more page today if I keep it simple; I've been doing splash pages since they've been (mostly) simpler, and there's still one more I can get done. #WIP
Two pages done so far today and it's not even lunchtime yet; granted, they were two of the simpler ones, but that's because I'm aiming to get at least four done today.
I'm also starting to put the pages into the zine template to save time later and the dopamine hit from seeing there is like *oooh*
I'm also starting to put the pages into the zine template to save time later and the dopamine hit from seeing there is like *oooh*
I've gotten two pages + the cover of the zine inked and shaded today, even with my morning taken up by errands and being stuck under a cat.
If I can average three pages per day this week, I can finish it before Friday night D&D, and get to printing over the weekend.
Just in time for ComicCon.
If I can average three pages per day this week, I can finish it before Friday night D&D, and get to printing over the weekend.
Just in time for ComicCon.
September 15, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Two more pages done; may need to stop for now so that I can get the dishes done, but I may be able to squeeze in at least one more page today if I keep it simple; I've been doing splash pages since they've been (mostly) simpler, and there's still one more I can get done. #WIP
Two pages done so far today and it's not even lunchtime yet; granted, they were two of the simpler ones, but that's because I'm aiming to get at least four done today.
I'm also starting to put the pages into the zine template to save time later and the dopamine hit from seeing there is like *oooh*
I'm also starting to put the pages into the zine template to save time later and the dopamine hit from seeing there is like *oooh*
I've gotten two pages + the cover of the zine inked and shaded today, even with my morning taken up by errands and being stuck under a cat.
If I can average three pages per day this week, I can finish it before Friday night D&D, and get to printing over the weekend.
Just in time for ComicCon.
If I can average three pages per day this week, I can finish it before Friday night D&D, and get to printing over the weekend.
Just in time for ComicCon.
September 15, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Two pages done so far today and it's not even lunchtime yet; granted, they were two of the simpler ones, but that's because I'm aiming to get at least four done today.
I'm also starting to put the pages into the zine template to save time later and the dopamine hit from seeing there is like *oooh*
I'm also starting to put the pages into the zine template to save time later and the dopamine hit from seeing there is like *oooh*
I'll give you three:
I had a life-saving surgery 12 years ago and still have a foot-long scar down the back of my neck to show it.
I don't know how to ride a bicycle.
I have a Bachelor's degree in English and Psychology which I have largely neglected, and is probably obsolete at this point.
I had a life-saving surgery 12 years ago and still have a foot-long scar down the back of my neck to show it.
I don't know how to ride a bicycle.
I have a Bachelor's degree in English and Psychology which I have largely neglected, and is probably obsolete at this point.
Share a piece of lore about yourself
Yes I stole this from musky folks site…I feel like we’ll get better answers here lol
Yes I stole this from musky folks site…I feel like we’ll get better answers here lol
September 15, 2026 at 7:51 AM
I'll give you three:
I had a life-saving surgery 12 years ago and still have a foot-long scar down the back of my neck to show it.
I don't know how to ride a bicycle.
I have a Bachelor's degree in English and Psychology which I have largely neglected, and is probably obsolete at this point.
I had a life-saving surgery 12 years ago and still have a foot-long scar down the back of my neck to show it.
I don't know how to ride a bicycle.
I have a Bachelor's degree in English and Psychology which I have largely neglected, and is probably obsolete at this point.
The fun thing about having both Gargoyles Season 2 and W.I.T.C.H. Season 2 in my #MorningCartoonLineup, is that I'm picking up on all the voice talent that Greg Weisman brought over from his magnum opus.
Lexington is a calculator, in a much more literal sense.
Lexington is a calculator, in a much more literal sense.
September 15, 2026 at 6:20 AM
The fun thing about having both Gargoyles Season 2 and W.I.T.C.H. Season 2 in my #MorningCartoonLineup, is that I'm picking up on all the voice talent that Greg Weisman brought over from his magnum opus.
Lexington is a calculator, in a much more literal sense.
Lexington is a calculator, in a much more literal sense.
I've gotten two pages + the cover of the zine inked and shaded today, even with my morning taken up by errands and being stuck under a cat.
If I can average three pages per day this week, I can finish it before Friday night D&D, and get to printing over the weekend.
Just in time for ComicCon.
If I can average three pages per day this week, I can finish it before Friday night D&D, and get to printing over the weekend.
Just in time for ComicCon.
September 14, 2026 at 5:10 PM
I've gotten two pages + the cover of the zine inked and shaded today, even with my morning taken up by errands and being stuck under a cat.
If I can average three pages per day this week, I can finish it before Friday night D&D, and get to printing over the weekend.
Just in time for ComicCon.
If I can average three pages per day this week, I can finish it before Friday night D&D, and get to printing over the weekend.
Just in time for ComicCon.
I'll likely convert the online version of this zine (as well as subsequent ones) to regular greyscale; the screentone versions are for printing purposes.
Here's a little preview of what I've been working on.
Each of these characters are getting 4 pages in this anthology zine, but they'll be getting their own stories in full zines come next year; this zine is just the preview.
#digitalart #comicart #zineart #pulpart #blackandwhite #ironsworn
Each of these characters are getting 4 pages in this anthology zine, but they'll be getting their own stories in full zines come next year; this zine is just the preview.
#digitalart #comicart #zineart #pulpart #blackandwhite #ironsworn
September 14, 2026 at 5:04 PM
I'll likely convert the online version of this zine (as well as subsequent ones) to regular greyscale; the screentone versions are for printing purposes.
Here's a little preview of what I've been working on.
Each of these characters are getting 4 pages in this anthology zine, but they'll be getting their own stories in full zines come next year; this zine is just the preview.
#digitalart #comicart #zineart #pulpart #blackandwhite #ironsworn
Each of these characters are getting 4 pages in this anthology zine, but they'll be getting their own stories in full zines come next year; this zine is just the preview.
#digitalart #comicart #zineart #pulpart #blackandwhite #ironsworn
September 14, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Here's a little preview of what I've been working on.
Each of these characters are getting 4 pages in this anthology zine, but they'll be getting their own stories in full zines come next year; this zine is just the preview.
#digitalart #comicart #zineart #pulpart #blackandwhite #ironsworn
Each of these characters are getting 4 pages in this anthology zine, but they'll be getting their own stories in full zines come next year; this zine is just the preview.
#digitalart #comicart #zineart #pulpart #blackandwhite #ironsworn
I think he detected I was having a bad brain day when I got back from the shops.
I love this bean so much.
I love this bean so much.
Sparrow often cuddles with me in bed, but almost NEVER in my chair; I don't know what prompted this, but I'm not complaining (though now I can't get any work done until he chooses to wake up).
#cats
#cats
September 14, 2026 at 10:09 AM
I think he detected I was having a bad brain day when I got back from the shops.
I love this bean so much.
I love this bean so much.