John J. Pearson

My cover for THE PATRON issue five from myself, @cjward.bsky.social and @ignitionpress.bsky.social

www.fanlightzone.com/comics/the-p... The Horror continues in THE PATRON #3! @ignitionpress.bsky.social @cjward.bsky.social @johnjpearson.bsky.social #comics #ncbd #horror #art @richfromflz.bsky.social

🌴 PARADISE PICKS • COMICS • 10.21.26 🌴 @ignitionpress.bsky.social @cjward.bsky.social @johnjpearson.bsky.social

Top Comics to Buy for October 21, 2026: We are so back www.comicsbeat.com/top-comics-t... @thekylestarks.bsky.social @stevepugh.bsky.social @sami-kivela.bsky.social @cjward.bsky.social @johnjpearson.bsky.social @gregrucka.com @mercuryeric.bsky.social @mikeshenderson.bsky.social @lengog.bsky.social

Back in NY for @newyorkcomiccon.bsky.social this week, come find me in Artist Alley at table C12 with the folks at @kineticcollectibles.com for stacks of original art, posters, comics and commissions

Today is your last day to pre-order @darkhorse.com THE SMART DIVISION #3, an all to real detective thriller about Artificial Intelligence. Covers by @johnjpearson.bsky.social and @fabianamascolo.bsky.social! Call your shop now!

The Smart Division #2 from @darkhorse.com is out in stores to more killer reviews and reactions! Thanks from @johnjpearson.bsky.social, @bertacious.bsky.social and Hass to everyone reading and enjoying our thought-provoking thriller. Time to order Issue #3 and beyond from your comic shop!

Here's @tahoejbennett.bsky.social's #FloppySeconds review for @comicsbodega.com of @darkhorse.com's THE SMART DIVISION #2 by @zackkaps.bsky.social, @johnjpearson.bsky.social, @bertacious.bsky.social & Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou #NCBD #TheSmartDivision #FloppySeconds comicsbodega.com/floppy-secon...

The Smart Division continues this week with issue #2, available now: https://bit.ly/47a3JTD Newly-made partners Stevie Larque and William Bailey set out to find a missing developer... By @zackkaps.bsky.social, @johnjpearson.bsky.social, and team. With covers from Pearson & @jamesstokoe.bsky.social

www.fanlightzone.com/comics/the-s... The smart division heats up this NCBD! @darkhorse.com @zackkaps.bsky.social @johnjpearson.bsky.social @richfromflz.bsky.social #comics #ncbd #scifi #crime

The Smart Division Review - Let's see what @juanreadscomic.bsky.social has to say about @zackkaps.bsky.social and @johnjpearson.bsky.social has been doing with this second issue. #comics #ncbd #comicbookreviews #comicbookcommunity @darkhorse.com

‘The Smart Division’ #2 is sharp techno-noir @zackkaps.bsky.social @johnjpearson.bsky.social @darkhorse.com #comicsky #Scifi Read @robreedwrites.bsky.social's review:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 @nerdinitiative.bsky.social REVIEW for @darkhorse.com THE SMART DIVISION #2, me & @johnjpearson.bsky.social. "The Smart Division #2 will inject a level of fear into the reader that they may not have thought an issue could do." nerdinitiative.com/2026/09/30/t...

Who else is ready for New Comic Book Day! These are the lead-off reviews from the FLZ team starting at 9am EST Wednesday! Don't miss them on the way to the LCS! @dc.com @darkhorse.com @zackkaps.bsky.social @johnjpearson.bsky.social @marvelcomicshqs.bsky.social @imagecomics.com #comics #superman

If it feels absurd, overwhelming and scary, that's the point. Welcome to the insane frontier of AI. Right now. Go on, zoom in, read on. @darkhorse.com THE SMART DIVISION #2, out tomorrow from myself, @johnjpearson.bsky.social, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou and Buddy Beaudoin. Get ready!

In one week, our critically acclaimed series @darkhorse.com THE SMART DIVISION, from me + @johnjpearson.bsky.social, returns with Issue #2 on Sept 30! If you're excited about our timely AI crime thriller, check out this deep dive interview w @freaksugar.bsky.social. freaksugar.com/interview-za...

It's time! @darkhorse.com The Smart Division returns to comic shops Sept 29th with a crazy Issue #2 from myself, @johnjpearson.bsky.social, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou and Buddy Beaudoin. We think you should check it out, but in case you aren't persuaded yet...

How do you catch a killer who has an app that predicts your every move? @darkhorse.com THE SMART DIVISION #2 releases this week, an X-Files meets True Detective crime thriller from myself & @johnjpearson.bsky.social, cover by @jamesstokoe.bsky.social! If you thought Issue #1 was good, just you wait.

Check out this preview for @darkhorse.com THE SMART DIVISION #2 with some Eisner-worthy artwork from Eisner-winning @johnjpearson.bsky.social and letters from Eisner-winning Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou! Full preview on @comicsbodega.com Out in stores next week 9.30.26!

The Patron by myself , @johnjpearson.bsky.social & Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou Issue 3 ( of 5 ) - Oct 21st Issue 4 - December 2nd @ignitionpress.bsky.social

Don't MISS OUR TOP #COMICS of the WEEK: Avengers: Armageddon #4 by Zdarsky, Diaz & Alpizar Regicide #2 by Kindlon, Lalliat Ofiusa #1 by @guillemmarch.bsky.social The Patron #2 by @cjward.bsky.social, @johnjpearson.bsky.social We break them down: aipt-comics.simplecast.com/episodes/tom...

*SPOILERS* The Patron 2 by @cjward.bsky.social @johnjpearson.bsky.social @ignitionpress.bsky.social #ignitionpress #thepatron #comicbooks #art #fyp

www.fanlightzone.com/comics/the-p... The Patron is rolling this NCBD! @ignitionpress.bsky.social @cjward.bsky.social @johnjpearson.bsky.social #comics #ncbd #horror #art

Cherish the day! The Patron Issue 2 dropped today from @ignitionpress.bsky.social by @cjward.bsky.social & @johnjpearson.bsky.social! Check out my review over at the @fanlightzone.bsky.social website, then grab a copy or two! www.fanlightzone.com/comics/the-p...

Out today

Top Comics to Buy for September 16, 2026 www.comicsbeat.com/top-comics-t... @thekylestarks.bsky.social @stevepugh.bsky.social @adamgorham.bsky.social @danpgwatters.bsky.social @johnjpearson.bsky.social @cjward.bsky.social @davidlapham.bsky.social @joeyesposito.bsky.social

#MyComicBooks2026 353 The Patron #2. Been reading some very good second issues recently, and this one is right the hell up there. @cjward.bsky.social & @johnjpearson.bsky.social are killing this...

Tomorrow. The Patron #2 by myself and @johnjpearson.bsky.social

🎨 JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.: Which covers caught our eyes this week? @davidbrooke.bsky.social picks @matiasbergara.bsky.social's gorgeous The Mischief of Magpies #2, while @chriscoplan.bsky.social goes with @johnjpearson.bsky.social’s The Patron #2. Hear our takes: aiptcomics.com/2026/09/13/a...

Out next week* from myself and @johnjpearson.bsky.social Chapter 2 in which Clyde makes himself known. * ( or tomorrow if you’re coming to my Secret Identity signing in Chester )

Magic: The Gathering: Untold Stories--Jace concludes this week with issue #4! Details: https://bit.ly/4cx109M By @michaelwconrad.bsky.social, @caitlinyarsky.bsky.social and team. With covers from Yarsky, @evynfong.bsky.social and @johnjpearson.bsky.social. With @magic.wizards.com

You can tell the passion put into The Patron by Christian Ward and John Pearson. Ward explains how much effort was put into the creation of this comic and more! From Episode 297: Christian Ward (capestights.com/ep297) @cjward.bsky.social @johnjpearson.bsky.social @ignitionpress.bsky.social

At @capecowlcomics.bsky.social's #CapeandCowlCon, I connected w/ my fave sci-fi comic writer @zackkaps.bsky.social & picked up B/C/D covers of his new @darkhorse.com series #TheSmartDivision w/ @johnjpearson.bsky.social... but ALSO the Ashcan & these NEW full art variants (you ain't got these)!

Two weeks today ! The Forever Home #1 out from @oni-press.bsky.social from myself , @sami-kivela.bsky.social and @wordie.bsky.social The Patron #2 from myself and @johnjpearson.bsky.social

Matt sat down with artist @johnjpearson.bsky.social to chat about his works on The Patron by @ignitionpress.bsky.social The Smart Division by @darkhorse.com and what it’s like having a fine art background working in comics. Full interview here: youtu.be/1g9Fvu4t1o8?...

The issue is SO good you can't read it just once! Hear more about THE PATRON by @cjward.bsky.social @johnjpearson.bsky.social ( @ignitionpress.bsky.social ) when they stopped by @fanlightzone.bsky.social Presents to talk about this incredible story! #comics #horror #art vist.ly/5ftre

This weekend is your last chance to pre-order @darkhorse.com sci-fi thriller comic series THE SMART DIVISION #2! Two amazing covers from @johnjpearson.bsky.social and @jamesstokoe.bsky.social. Stellar reviews, so far, but we are just getting started. Next issue is crazy!

THE PATRON ( @ignitionpress.bsky.social ) isn't your average story! Hear @cjward.bsky.social & @johnjpearson.bsky.social break down their hit murder mystery on @fanlightzone.bsky.social Presents! Available now on FLZ YouTube & podcast form! #comics #horror #art #mystery

If you haven't read THE PATRON by @cjward.bsky.social @johnjpearson.bsky.social ( @ignitionpress.bsky.social ), make a point to get a copy this weekend! Don't miss the creative team stopping by @fanlightzone.bsky.social Presents to talk about this incredible book! vist.ly/5fmnk #comics

@johnjpearson.bsky.social @zackkaps.bsky.social @darkhorse.com The Smart Division #1 was really good.

The new TPB edition of Batman : City of Madness , my cosmic horror Batman, is released on Sept 2nd followed by #1 of The Forever Home w @sami-kivela.bsky.social from @oni-press.bsky.social , #2 of The Patron w @johnjpearson.bsky.social from Ignition Press & the TPB of Super Creepshow on Sept 9th.

vist.ly/5f8nn On this edition of @fanlightzone.bsky.social Presents: @cjward.bsky.social & @johnjpearson.bsky.social drop by to talk about their NEW chilling horror story: THE PATRON (@ignitionpress.bsky.social)! Available now on FLZ YouTube! #comics #horror #art #thepatron

The mystery is afoot! Why is everyone talking about @darkhorse.com The Smart Division?! Issue #2 of our critically acclaimed hit sci-fi thriller is on FOC Monday so call your comic shop and tell them you want on the case. Cover by Eisner-winning interior artist @johnjpearson.bsky.social.

Today is the last day to get with the program and order @darkhorse.com THE SMART DIVISION #2, by me, @johnjpearson.bsky.social and Hass from your comic shop! Check out this amazing @jamesstokoe.bsky.social variant! And don’t miss our crucially acclaimed series and smartest thriller of the year!

While at the LCS today, Make sure to have your order placed for THE SMART DIVISION #2 by @zackkaps.bsky.social @johnjpearson.bsky.social ( @darkhorse.com ). We're hearing some conflicting reports on when it is so don't delay, get it ordered today! #comics #ncbd

We are blown away by this response and reviews! Highest rated debut issue. Wow. 🙏🏻 @darkhorse.com THE SMART DIVISION #1, by myself, Eisner-winning artist @johnjpearson.bsky.social and Eisner-winning letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, is out now, a sci-fi thriller you do not want to miss!

#FantasticFive: This week's best comics come to us from @zackkaps.bsky.social @johnjpearson.bsky.social @alewingpromotes.bsky.social @jason-aaron.bsky.social @gustaffovargas.bsky.social @paulallor.bsky.social & more! @darkhorse.com @imagecomics.com #Marvel @dc.com

Great company to be mentioned with for reviewing and what a phenomenal issue! Don’t miss picking up this issue! @zackkaps.bsky.social @johnjpearson.bsky.social @darkhorse.com #comics #thesmartdivision

If I keep giving @zackkaps.bsky.social 10/10 people are going to think I’m on the payroll. But I assure you I’m not even on his mailing list, he’s just crushing it right now! Not to mention the incredible artwork by @johnjpearson.bsky.social, get a copy today! www.fanlightzone.com/comics/the-s...

Another week, another @johnjpearson.bsky.social series! @darkhorse.com THE SMART DIVISION is a buddy cop drama mixed with AI-driven “perfect crimes”. @zackkaps.bsky.social doesn’t waste a page! Can’t wait for the next issue! Bought at Reading’s @crunchcomics.bsky.social