Jared Bird

Jared Bird

@comicsjared.bsky.social

He/ Him. Journalist, part of the Eisner-winning team at @comicsbeat.bsky.social - I write about comics, horror, and wrestling. All the best joys in life.

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Hey everyone! For my newest interview, I sat down with the brilliant @keithrosson.bsky.social to discuss his kick-ass horror novel COFFIN MOON. Super proud of this one, so check it out!

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Interview: Keith Rosson on crafting COFFIN MOON Coffin Moon is undoubtedly one of the best novels of the year, horror or not. A dark, moving trip into the depths of pain and violence until you reach a purgatorial mental hellscape, it's author Keith Rosson at his best, crafting a revenge story that…

comicsbeat.comInterview: Keith Rosson on crafting COFFIN MOONCoffin Moon is undoubtedly one of the best novels of the year, horror or not. A dark, moving trip into the depths of pain and violence until you reach a purgatorial mental hellscape, it's author Keith Rosson at his best, crafting a revenge story that examines masculinity, grief, and the shattering nature of loss. It also manages to be a unique and interesting take on vampires and a damn thrilling crime novel at the same time.

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SKTCHD
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It was a BIG month on Off Panel, one filled with fun podcasts and several first time guests! So, let's recap the month! It all started with an episode recorded at San Diego Comic Con, where @joshuawilliamson.bsky.social and @kellysue.bsky.social joined me to talk about why they love comics.

sktchd.comOff Panel #564: Why We Love Comics with Joshua Williamson and Kelly Sue DeConnick - SKTCHDWriters Joshua Williamson and Kelly Sue DeConnick joined me at San Diego Comic Con for a special episode where we talk about why they love comics. Up first, Williamson shares why he loves comics, how ...
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Hey everyone - sorry i’ve been away for a hot minute, life has gotten so hectic and I’m both moving and finishing a Masters Degree at the same time. Got some cool comics things in the works and will be up and about for con season later this year so thank you all for the support!

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Check out my review of Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips’ new graphic novel, FIVE GEARS IN REVERSE!

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Graphic Novel Review: FIVE GEARS IN REVERSE hits the heights of classic CRIMINAL Five Gears in Reverse is excellent, a great addition to the world of Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips' ongoing Criminal series.

comicsbeat.comGraphic Novel Review: FIVE GEARS IN REVERSE hits the heights of classic CRIMINALFive Gears in Reverse is excellent, a great addition to the world of Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips' ongoing Criminal series.

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Ed Thinks A Lot
@edthinksalot.bsky.social

The video Anne mentioned comes from the man, the myth, the legend MATTTT fave of me: @comicsjared.bsky.social and @cbccpodcast.bsky.social

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✨NEW EPISODE!✨ Who’s ready to be scandalized? Prepare for the seduction of your innocence as this week Lexi, Dallas, and Anne take a dive into the past to talk to you all about CHOKE GASP! A collection of EC comics! Join us for thrills, chills, and kills! 👻 open.spotify.com/episode/3FEu...

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Check out my brand new interview with the exceptionally talented @sispurrier.bsky.social on his brand new book, THE VOICE SAID KILL!

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Interview: Simon Spurrier on THE VOICE SAID KILL: Si Spurrier has a lot to say about THE VOICE SAID KILL, his swampland FARGO meets DELIVERANCE thriller in collaboration with Vanesa Del Rey

comicsbeat.comInterview: Simon Spurrier on THE VOICE SAID KILLSi Spurrier has a lot to say about THE VOICE SAID KILL, his swampland FARGO meets DELIVERANCE thriller in collaboration with Vanesa Del Rey
Jared Bird
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Rest in peace to Dan Simmons, a world-class novelist in so many different genres. HYPERION is spectacular but THE TERROR has my heart, one of my favorite horror novels of all time and a true masterpiece.

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Comic Book Couples Counseling
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💕New Episode💕 We're late to the party, but our @elfquest.bsky.social passion is all-encompassing these days. So, it's with great joy that we invite Wendy & Richard Pini onto the podcast this week to discuss their unique creative relationship: www.comicbookcouplescounseling.com/post/wendy-a...

comicbookcouplescounseling.comWendy and Richard Pini and Their Elfquest RomantasyWe chat with comic book icons Wendy and Richard Pini about the autobiographical reality within Elfquest.

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Gianni Palumbo @ NYCC
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New Blog post on Nia Da Costa's brilliant 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

pictureperfectfilm.wordpress.com28 Years Later: The Bone Temple OWNS BONES!Minimal Spoilers* Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's 2025 legacy sequel 28 Years Later was one of my favorite films of that year. When it was first announced, we quickly learned that it was the first in a planned trilogy and that number two was already on its way with Nia DaCosta on the director seat this time and would be titled…
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For my newest interview I sat down with the phenomenal @davechisholmcomics.com to chat about his new book, Is Ted OK?, out this month from @madcavestudios.com !

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Interview: Dave Chisholm on IS TED OK? The Beat sat down with Dave Chisholm to discuss his brand new dystopian comic series, IS TED OK?, published by Mad Cave

comicsbeat.comInterview: Dave Chisholm on IS TED OK?The Beat sat down with Dave Chisholm to discuss his brand new dystopian comic series, IS TED OK?, published by Mad Cave
Jared Bird
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Here’s my top five horror films of the year! It’s been an honour covering and reviewing horror films for The Beat this year and I can’t wait to discuss more.

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Horror Beat: Jared’s Top 5 Horror Films of 2025 As we at The Beat look back on 2025 and all the remarkable media it's brought us, we can't shake the feeling that it was a particularly great year for horror films. From up-and-coming directors to acclaimed masters, the genre brought its A-Game this…

comicsbeat.comHorror Beat: Jared’s Top 5 Horror Films of 2025As we at The Beat look back on 2025 and all the remarkable media it's brought us, we can't shake the feeling that it was a particularly great year for horror films. From up-and-coming directors to acclaimed masters, the genre brought its A-Game this year, delivering new classics and bold swings in equal measures. Without further ado, here's my top five favourite horror films of the year.
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Check out my new interview with the one and only @jesselonergan.bsky.social !

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Interview: Jesse Lonergan on MISS TRUESDALE AND THE RISE OF MAN Miss Truesdale boldly returns to the Hellboy universe with sequel series The Rise of Man. Diving straight into the history of the world of Hellboy and how humanity came to be within its strange, magical and often terrifying world, The…

comicsbeat.comInterview: Jesse Lonergan on MISS TRUESDALE AND THE RISE OF MANMiss Truesdale boldly returns to the Hellboy universe with sequel series The Rise of Man. Diving straight into the history of the world of Hellboy and how humanity came to be within its strange, magical and often terrifying world, The Rise of Man is going to give us a glimpse into something astonishing that defies comprehension. Franchise creator and comic book legend…
Jared Bird
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Hey everyone! Check out my newest interview, chatting to the wonderful Luigi Formisano about his work on NIGHTS!

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Interview: Luigi Formisano on crafting NIGHTS The Beat sat down with Formisano at Thought Bubble Comics Art Festival 2025 to discuss his experience working on NIGHTS.

comicsbeat.comInterview: Luigi Formisano on crafting NIGHTSThe Beat sat down with Formisano at Thought Bubble Comics Art Festival 2025 to discuss his experience working on NIGHTS.
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Check out my newest interview, with the wonderful @mollieray.bsky.social on their book GIANT and their comics activism work!

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Interview: Mollie Ray on GIANT and comics activism Mollie Ray's exceptional debut graphic novel Giant is a strikingly intimate and emotional look at nostalgia, illness and healing, told with a deft and gentle hand that lead to one of the best comics of last year. Recently reprinted into a brand…

comicsbeat.comInterview: Mollie Ray on GIANT and comics activismMollie Ray's exceptional debut graphic novel Giant is a strikingly intimate and emotional look at nostalgia, illness and healing, told with a deft and gentle hand that lead to one of the best comics of last year. Recently reprinted into a brand new paperback, Ray has gone on to be elected the inaugural Youth Comics Laureate of the United Kingdom…
Jared Bird
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Thank you so much everyone for all the overwhelming support after my panel at Thought Bubble. It got recorded so as soon as that’s available to me, i’ll share it smth all of you. Very grateful.