Hayden Mears
@haydenmears.bsky.social
Entertainment journalist and comic writer. Bylines at The Seattle Times, Salon, IGN, TVLine, Paste Magazine, Starburst Magazine, etc.
Here's my one in-progress muscle pic
October 3, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Here's my one in-progress muscle pic
The students at The Cornell Daily Sun exercised the uncompromising, uncompromised journalism our country sorely needs. We're lucky to have them.
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/n...
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/n...
The Student Journalists Who Never Let the Cornell Assault Case Go
The student newspaper, The Cornell Daily Sun, covered the allegations of rape at a fraternity house since they were first made in 2024 and led the reporting on the case.
www.nytimes.com
October 2, 2026 at 6:02 PM
The students at The Cornell Daily Sun exercised the uncompromising, uncompromised journalism our country sorely needs. We're lucky to have them.
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/n...
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/n...
What the fuck even is this movie
October 2, 2026 at 12:36 AM
What the fuck even is this movie
This guyyyy
We're ✨one week out✨ from NYCC! Who am I seeing there?
I'm headed back to NYCC, this time to moderate for THE Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer for Prime Video's BLADE RUNNER 2099 series.
We'll also be joined by stars Matthew Needham, Lewis Gribben, and Dimitri Abold, as well as showrunner Silka Luisa, and EPs Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson.
We'll also be joined by stars Matthew Needham, Lewis Gribben, and Dimitri Abold, as well as showrunner Silka Luisa, and EPs Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson.
October 1, 2026 at 8:29 PM
This guyyyy
Yeah, so PRIMETIME is freakin' WILD.
Pattinson will continue to get the lion's share of the acclaim, so instead I want to spotlight Skyler Gisondo, who gives what might be his best, deepest, most complex performance yet, and whose presence and power linger long after the credits roll.
Pattinson will continue to get the lion's share of the acclaim, so instead I want to spotlight Skyler Gisondo, who gives what might be his best, deepest, most complex performance yet, and whose presence and power linger long after the credits roll.
September 28, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Yeah, so PRIMETIME is freakin' WILD.
Pattinson will continue to get the lion's share of the acclaim, so instead I want to spotlight Skyler Gisondo, who gives what might be his best, deepest, most complex performance yet, and whose presence and power linger long after the credits roll.
Pattinson will continue to get the lion's share of the acclaim, so instead I want to spotlight Skyler Gisondo, who gives what might be his best, deepest, most complex performance yet, and whose presence and power linger long after the credits roll.
Am I the only one here who is very lukewarm on Avengers Endgame? It's too long, too busy, and far from the most enjoyable MCU movie, thanks in no small part to its many contrivances (and Hawkeye's dumb fuckin' haircut).
September 27, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Am I the only one here who is very lukewarm on Avengers Endgame? It's too long, too busy, and far from the most enjoyable MCU movie, thanks in no small part to its many contrivances (and Hawkeye's dumb fuckin' haircut).
A small number of Advance Reader Copies of MilkyWave #1 are here!
If you're a comics pro and want one, all you gotta do is holler!
@lanedraws.bsky.social, @porrafabi.bsky.social, @micahmyers.bsky.social and I have whipped up one hell of a sci-fi romp.
If you're a comics pro and want one, all you gotta do is holler!
@lanedraws.bsky.social, @porrafabi.bsky.social, @micahmyers.bsky.social and I have whipped up one hell of a sci-fi romp.
September 26, 2026 at 1:24 AM
A small number of Advance Reader Copies of MilkyWave #1 are here!
If you're a comics pro and want one, all you gotta do is holler!
@lanedraws.bsky.social, @porrafabi.bsky.social, @micahmyers.bsky.social and I have whipped up one hell of a sci-fi romp.
If you're a comics pro and want one, all you gotta do is holler!
@lanedraws.bsky.social, @porrafabi.bsky.social, @micahmyers.bsky.social and I have whipped up one hell of a sci-fi romp.
One of my favorite panels from MilkyWave #2! This issue was a blast to write.
@lanedraws.bsky.social is a powerhouse.
Can't wait for y'all to read the whole thing!
@lanedraws.bsky.social is a powerhouse.
Can't wait for y'all to read the whole thing!
September 25, 2026 at 4:46 AM
One of my favorite panels from MilkyWave #2! This issue was a blast to write.
@lanedraws.bsky.social is a powerhouse.
Can't wait for y'all to read the whole thing!
@lanedraws.bsky.social is a powerhouse.
Can't wait for y'all to read the whole thing!
Meant to post about it a few days ago, but RESIDENT EVIL is a damn near perfect movie worth multiple trips to the theater.
Zach Cregger delivers a lean, fun, straightforward horror romp that easily stands as one of the year's best films.
Zach Cregger delivers a lean, fun, straightforward horror romp that easily stands as one of the year's best films.
September 23, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Meant to post about it a few days ago, but RESIDENT EVIL is a damn near perfect movie worth multiple trips to the theater.
Zach Cregger delivers a lean, fun, straightforward horror romp that easily stands as one of the year's best films.
Zach Cregger delivers a lean, fun, straightforward horror romp that easily stands as one of the year's best films.
I finally watched THE END OF OAK STREET, and I was...underwhelmed. It all plays like an insipid, half-explored version of a fun idea, leaving no impression at all.
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September 18, 2026 at 4:09 PM
I finally watched THE END OF OAK STREET, and I was...underwhelmed. It all plays like an insipid, half-explored version of a fun idea, leaving no impression at all.
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Pleased — but not at all surprised — to report that the new season of "Slow Horses" is a certified banger.
Brisk, punchy, and pathos-driven, this show outclasses just about every other offering currently on TV.
My review for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social:
www.seattletimes.com/entertainmen...
Brisk, punchy, and pathos-driven, this show outclasses just about every other offering currently on TV.
My review for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social:
www.seattletimes.com/entertainmen...
One of Apple TV’s best shows is back with another fantastic season | Review
The upcoming sixth season, premiering Wednesday on Apple TV, dials up, dials in and doubles down on all of the show's best elements, writes our reviewer.
www.seattletimes.com
September 16, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Pleased — but not at all surprised — to report that the new season of "Slow Horses" is a certified banger.
Brisk, punchy, and pathos-driven, this show outclasses just about every other offering currently on TV.
My review for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social:
www.seattletimes.com/entertainmen...
Brisk, punchy, and pathos-driven, this show outclasses just about every other offering currently on TV.
My review for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social:
www.seattletimes.com/entertainmen...
Thrilled to announce that I'll be appearing on the popular comics podcast @keepingitgeekly.bsky.social to discuss my comic book, MilkyWave, and its journey to publication.
We go live at 7:30 p.m. tonight on YouTube! Link: www.youtube.com/live/HyPTIFw...
We go live at 7:30 p.m. tonight on YouTube! Link: www.youtube.com/live/HyPTIFw...
September 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Thrilled to announce that I'll be appearing on the popular comics podcast @keepingitgeekly.bsky.social to discuss my comic book, MilkyWave, and its journey to publication.
We go live at 7:30 p.m. tonight on YouTube! Link: www.youtube.com/live/HyPTIFw...
We go live at 7:30 p.m. tonight on YouTube! Link: www.youtube.com/live/HyPTIFw...
REPOSTING because I botched Daniele's last name.
LOVED this first issue! Zippy, vibrant, fun, and wholly its own thing.
Fans of Daniele Di Nicuolo's work on SEVEN SECRETS and anything/everything Kyle Higgins writes will have a ball.
LOVED this first issue! Zippy, vibrant, fun, and wholly its own thing.
Fans of Daniele Di Nicuolo's work on SEVEN SECRETS and anything/everything Kyle Higgins writes will have a ball.
September 13, 2026 at 10:24 PM
REPOSTING because I botched Daniele's last name.
LOVED this first issue! Zippy, vibrant, fun, and wholly its own thing.
Fans of Daniele Di Nicuolo's work on SEVEN SECRETS and anything/everything Kyle Higgins writes will have a ball.
LOVED this first issue! Zippy, vibrant, fun, and wholly its own thing.
Fans of Daniele Di Nicuolo's work on SEVEN SECRETS and anything/everything Kyle Higgins writes will have a ball.
ANNOUNCEMENT: I'm hopping on The FAQs comic book podcast tomorrow night to discuss MilkyWave, its long journey to publication, and what drives me as a creator.
Stay tuned!
Stay tuned!
September 3, 2026 at 3:35 AM
ANNOUNCEMENT: I'm hopping on The FAQs comic book podcast tomorrow night to discuss MilkyWave, its long journey to publication, and what drives me as a creator.
Stay tuned!
Stay tuned!
KICKSTARTER UPDATE:
MILKYWAVE #1 will now be launching on October 1st rather than September 1st.
Thanks for your patience, peeps!
MILKYWAVE #1 will now be launching on October 1st rather than September 1st.
Thanks for your patience, peeps!
August 29, 2026 at 8:53 PM
KICKSTARTER UPDATE:
MILKYWAVE #1 will now be launching on October 1st rather than September 1st.
Thanks for your patience, peeps!
MILKYWAVE #1 will now be launching on October 1st rather than September 1st.
Thanks for your patience, peeps!
The latest addition to my collection:
Green Lantern #59, first appearance of Guy Gardner :)
Green Lantern #59, first appearance of Guy Gardner :)
August 27, 2026 at 5:50 PM
The latest addition to my collection:
Green Lantern #59, first appearance of Guy Gardner :)
Green Lantern #59, first appearance of Guy Gardner :)
Does it needlessly mangle and alter Homer's text? Yes. Is it occasionally very dumb? Totally.
Is it still a fun watch? Aaaaabsolutely. #nowwatching
Is it still a fun watch? Aaaaabsolutely. #nowwatching
August 23, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Does it needlessly mangle and alter Homer's text? Yes. Is it occasionally very dumb? Totally.
Is it still a fun watch? Aaaaabsolutely. #nowwatching
Is it still a fun watch? Aaaaabsolutely. #nowwatching
Two years later, the toes are somehow still the worst part
August 19, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Two years later, the toes are somehow still the worst part
My Twitter account has been hacked, and I can no longer get in. Just an FYI.
August 10, 2026 at 8:50 PM
My Twitter account has been hacked, and I can no longer get in. Just an FYI.
MilkyWave #1 launches on Kickstarter on September 1st, so what better way to celebrate than a... @zakkinsella.bsky.social variant cover drop!
She's a beaut, ain't she? Stay tuned!
She's a beaut, ain't she? Stay tuned!
August 2, 2026 at 3:30 PM
MilkyWave #1 launches on Kickstarter on September 1st, so what better way to celebrate than a... @zakkinsella.bsky.social variant cover drop!
She's a beaut, ain't she? Stay tuned!
She's a beaut, ain't she? Stay tuned!
Lots of writing, thinking, and self-care today.
August 2, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Lots of writing, thinking, and self-care today.
Everyone, meet the newest addition to the Mears Menagerie, Sally Mander (I Hardly Know Her)!
Sally is a captive-bred black-chinned red salamander who likes burrowing, eating crickets and mealworms, and judging me constantly.
Love her already
Sally is a captive-bred black-chinned red salamander who likes burrowing, eating crickets and mealworms, and judging me constantly.
Love her already
July 24, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Everyone, meet the newest addition to the Mears Menagerie, Sally Mander (I Hardly Know Her)!
Sally is a captive-bred black-chinned red salamander who likes burrowing, eating crickets and mealworms, and judging me constantly.
Love her already
Sally is a captive-bred black-chinned red salamander who likes burrowing, eating crickets and mealworms, and judging me constantly.
Love her already