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Stephen Baker. Aspiring writer specializing in comic books and comic book related stuff n things.
Stephen Baker. Aspiring writer specializing in comic books and comic book related stuff n things.
Counting down to Kickstarter. I discuss the idea of the antihero, what I think makes for a good antihero and if my character, Eddie, falls neatly into that group. Link in the comments.
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Countdown To Kickstarter: Crafting An Antihero
We’re counting down to the Kickstarter prelaunch for issue #1 of our upcoming horror-noir comic, “My Little Boy.” In my previous newsletter, I talked about the book’s main character, Eddie “The Deep S...
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September 10, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Counting down to Kickstarter. I discuss the idea of the antihero, what I think makes for a good antihero and if my character, Eddie, falls neatly into that group. Link in the comments.
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Counting down to our upcoming Kickstarter pre-launch. I talk about the dark inspiration behind Eddie "The Deep Sleep" Cosgrove, the main character of our upcoming horror-noir comic, "My Little Boy". #comics #comicbooks #comicart #horror #art #booksky #indie
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Countdown to Kickstarter
Who is Eddie Cosgrove?
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August 25, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Counting down to our upcoming Kickstarter pre-launch. I talk about the dark inspiration behind Eddie "The Deep Sleep" Cosgrove, the main character of our upcoming horror-noir comic, "My Little Boy". #comics #comicbooks #comicart #horror #art #booksky #indie
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Why superheroes may be holding #marvelcomics and #dccomics back and why the cure may be found in #indie #comics and #manga. Click the article and argue with me in the comments!
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FLAME OFF!
Why Superheroes Are Holding US Comics Back
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July 16, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Why superheroes may be holding #marvelcomics and #dccomics back and why the cure may be found in #indie #comics and #manga. Click the article and argue with me in the comments!
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May 23rd marks the 46th anniversary of the release of Stanley Kubrick's THE SHINING. So, I wrote an article for HorrorBuzz where I discuss how the failed promise of the American Dream led to a movie about domestic paranoia and nihilism. Fun stuff! #horror #movies
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THE SHINING: Domestic Nihilism and Other American Dreams
Director Stanley Kubrick's THE SHINING is one of the most highly respected movies in the horror genre along with such seminal films as THE EXORCIST and ROSEMARY’S BABY. Yet, for all its acclaim, there...
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May 23, 2026 at 1:38 AM
May 23rd marks the 46th anniversary of the release of Stanley Kubrick's THE SHINING. So, I wrote an article for HorrorBuzz where I discuss how the failed promise of the American Dream led to a movie about domestic paranoia and nihilism. Fun stuff! #horror #movies
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STAR-TREK: THE LAST STARSHIP. My interview with series artist Hernan Gonzalez! #sci-fi #horror #startrek #comic #books #art open.substack.com/pub/stepheng...
STAR-TREK: THE LAST STARSHIP
An Interview With Series Artist HERNAN GONZALEZ
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May 5, 2026 at 6:43 PM
STAR-TREK: THE LAST STARSHIP #7 My interview with the absurdly talented artist Hernan Gonzalez about his horror-centric, three-issue twist on the beloved sc-fi franchise is live now at HorrorBuzz .com CLICK THE LINK!! #startrek #sci-fi #horror #comic #books #art
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STAR-TREK: THE LAST STARSHIP – An Interview with artist Hernan Gonzalez
I’m extremely excited right now because I have the honor of conducting a rare interview with a comic book artist who, if you don’t know his name already, you definitely will soon. Hernan Gonzalez has ...
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May 5, 2026 at 2:21 AM
My review of the new young adult horror novel, "We Call Them Witches". Will it cast a spell or will you want to burn it at the stake? Click the link! #books #wyches #novels #horror #postapocalypse
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WE CALL THEM WITCHES
Post apocalyptic horror is a mashup of my two favorite genres. So when the opportunity arose to review such a book, I jumped at it. WE CALL THEM WITCHES by author India-Rose Bower combines the best of...
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April 22, 2026 at 4:30 PM
My review of the new young adult horror novel, "We Call Them Witches". Will it cast a spell or will you want to burn it at the stake? Click the link! #books #wyches #novels #horror #postapocalypse
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ART vs WRITING in comics? Why your side of the debate is wrong. And a tribute to Sam Kieth, all in my newest article. Click the link! #art #writing #themaxx #samkieth #comics #books
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ART vs WRITING
...and why I'll never forget Sam Kieth
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April 20, 2026 at 3:58 PM
My latest HorrorBuzz .com review for DEVIL'S LUCK: A HAILSTONE STORY #4 is out now. Can the creative team keep the momentum of the first three issues? Clink the link and find out! #horror #comic #books #art
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DEVIL’S LUCK: A HAILSTONE STORY #4
When we last met our debaucherous, demented, dentist, Tim, he was careening down a slippery slope to irredeemability. Now, in DEVIL’S LUCK #4: A HAILSTONE STORY, it appears he’s reached the bottom. Af...
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March 18, 2026 at 3:21 PM
My latest HorrorBuzz .com review for DEVIL'S LUCK: A HAILSTONE STORY #4 is out now. Can the creative team keep the momentum of the first three issues? Clink the link and find out! #horror #comic #books #art
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My take on a pivotal scene from one of 2025's best #horror films, #Weapons. Do you agree? Leave a comment! I'm available for #movie and #comic #reviews, editorials and website and social media #content. Send me an email at [email protected]
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WEAPONS: Under The Gun, Editorial - HorrorBuzz
Today we share an editorial on the Oscar nominated film WEAPONS that explores the mysterious symbolism of the movie.
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March 18, 2026 at 3:28 AM
My take on a pivotal scene from one of 2025's best #horror films, #Weapons. Do you agree? Leave a comment! I'm available for #movie and #comic #reviews, editorials and website and social media #content. Send me an email at [email protected]
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Devil's Luck #3 and GhostBox: Black and White #1 are both out today on Comixology. Check out my reviews at the link below!
#horror #comics #comixology #comicbooks #creator #art #books
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#horror #comics #comixology #comicbooks #creator #art #books
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Devil's Luck #3 / GhostBox: Black and White #1
New releases from Comixology Originals
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February 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Devil's Luck #3 and GhostBox: Black and White #1 are both out today on Comixology. Check out my reviews at the link below!
#horror #comics #comixology #comicbooks #creator #art #books
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#horror #comics #comixology #comicbooks #creator #art #books
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Werewolves, warriors and witches in the Middle Ages you say?!?! Let's go!! This Kickstarter from writer Sean Meighen and artist Alejandro Samada will be launching very soon. Click the link to be notified when the campaign goes live. Sign up now! #horror #comics
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Coming soon: Hounds of God #1 - Dark Fantasy comic & 5e compatible class
A new series about werewolf warriors battling demonic witches in the Middle Ages, plus a new 5e compatible class for your home games!
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February 17, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Werewolves, warriors and witches in the Middle Ages you say?!?! Let's go!! This Kickstarter from writer Sean Meighen and artist Alejandro Samada will be launching very soon. Click the link to be notified when the campaign goes live. Sign up now! #horror #comics
www.kickstarter.com/projects/146...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/146...
My review for "THE DARKNESS GREETED HER", a new Y/A supernatural horror novel is up at HorrorBuzz . com Does it hit its mark? Find out here. #horror #novel #youngadult #books
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THE DARKNESS GREETED HER (2026) Book Review - HorrorBuzz
“Hurt people hurt people” is one of those truisms we’ve all heard at some point. But, is that all there is to it? Is there any further nuance or alternative results for those who experience trauma? Do...
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February 2, 2026 at 8:09 PM
My review for "THE DARKNESS GREETED HER", a new Y/A supernatural horror novel is up at HorrorBuzz . com Does it hit its mark? Find out here. #horror #novel #youngadult #books
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My review for the comic ESCAPE FROM SKULL ISLAND #1 is up at HorrorBuzz . com Check it out! #kong #mosters #skull #island #comics #books
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ESCAPE FROM SKULL ISLAND #1 (2026) Graphic Novel Review - HorrorBuzz
“Every comic is someone’s first.” That famous Stan Lee quote–though, given what we’ve learned recently about Stan’s MO, could very well also be attributed to Jack Kirby but, we won’t get into that–has...
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February 2, 2026 at 7:54 PM
From HorrorBuzz.com, My review of the short horror film "Mike Has A Visitor" directed by and starring Marco Saikaley. #horror #movies #film
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MIKE HAS A VISITOR
Sleep paralysis, in spite of years of scientific research, study and a reasonably understandable explanation behind the phenomenon - thanks to said research and study - somehow feels no less terrifyin...
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January 8, 2026 at 2:02 AM
From HorrorBuzz.com, My review of the short horror film "Mike Has A Visitor" directed by and starring Marco Saikaley. #horror #movies #film
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Publishing announcement! We've found a publisher for our upcoming comic. In my newest Substack post, I'll tell ya all about it. PLUS, my co-creator Hernan Gonzalez has some awesome news of his own that involves a legendary horror director. Click the link! #comics
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Publishing Announcement!!
Also... please hire me.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Publishing announcement! We've found a publisher for our upcoming comic. In my newest Substack post, I'll tell ya all about it. PLUS, my co-creator Hernan Gonzalez has some awesome news of his own that involves a legendary horror director. Click the link! #comics
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I'm Stephen Baker, a writer available for new comic projects. I From horror to superhero and sci-fi and everything in between. Samples and rates available upon request. Please see attached, first three pages of my upcoming project "My Little Boy" from myself and artist Hernan Gonzalez attached.
November 25, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I'm Stephen Baker, a writer available for new comic projects. I From horror to superhero and sci-fi and everything in between. Samples and rates available upon request. Please see attached, first three pages of my upcoming project "My Little Boy" from myself and artist Hernan Gonzalez attached.
Alien technology, conspiracies, and heroes on the run. It's all here in the pages of Starcore issue 1 and 2.
Let’s help writer Kyrun Silva make this happen. PLEDGE NOW!:
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Let’s help writer Kyrun Silva make this happen. PLEDGE NOW!:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
Starcore issue 1 & 2: Core Ignition
Corey continues to learn more about the mysterious Starcore armor, but will he be able to unlock all its secrets before it's too late?
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November 6, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Alien technology, conspiracies, and heroes on the run. It's all here in the pages of Starcore issue 1 and 2.
Let’s help writer Kyrun Silva make this happen. PLEDGE NOW!:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
Let’s help writer Kyrun Silva make this happen. PLEDGE NOW!:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...
Today's random panel from "My Little Boy." Coming soon to Kickstarter. #comics #comic #books #comicbooks #art #blackandwhite #horror #noir #indy #kickstarter
September 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Today's random panel from "My Little Boy." Coming soon to Kickstarter. #comics #comic #books #comicbooks #art #blackandwhite #horror #noir #indy #kickstarter
I could really use your help to grow my Substack page, "Writing About Writing Comics". Please visit, share and subscribe for FREE!!! THANKS!! #comic #books #creators #like #share #art #writers #marvel #dc #imagecomics #mcu #dceu #darkhorse #manga
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Writing About Writing Comics with Stephen Baker | Substack
Tag along as you witness a new(ish) comic writer discover things that others have known for decades. Witness a middle aged man take his first awkward steps into the lucrative world of comic book writi...
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September 16, 2025 at 6:37 PM
I could really use your help to grow my Substack page, "Writing About Writing Comics". Please visit, share and subscribe for FREE!!! THANKS!! #comic #books #creators #like #share #art #writers #marvel #dc #imagecomics #mcu #dceu #darkhorse #manga
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Read how the psyche of Batman inspires my approach to writing my own characters in the upcoming comic "My Little Boy". #comic #books #art #horror #indy
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My Little Batman
How To Write A Broken Character
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September 13, 2025 at 4:14 AM
In my new Substack blog, I talk about my upcoming comic, My Little Boy, coming to Kickstarter soon. I speak about the story origin and present the cover and first two pages. Please share and subscribe. It's FREE!! #comic #book #art #noir #horror #booksky
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My Little Boy
The Pale Horse Rides Again
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August 26, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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