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Duane Murray

@duanemurray

Actor in things (Like Academy Award winning Spotlight), writer of comics (Like Ringo nominated Better Place), and occasionally roped into producing still, but would rather not. Yes, that profile pic is me.

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Welp, @scottbrianwoods.bsky.social and I got another grant for our book Starla. I am blown away, and so appreciative. We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, and are hard at work with @shawndaley.bsky.social and @nealbailey.com helping us get across the finish line for! 2027

11.03.2026 11:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

They definitely talk fast.

07.03.2026 14:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Terrific take on the "not really heroes but look what we've stumbled into" genre (if such a thing exists...well it does now). Caped kudos to @duanemurray.bsky.social @theahmedraafat.bsky.social and @robjoneswrites.bsky.social for a fun ride.

07.03.2026 12:20 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

Thanks so much Dave! Partly inspired by Pineapple Express in the β€œbumbling duo inadvertently land in a life threatening situation” genre-ish!

07.03.2026 14:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Toronto Comicon: Duane Murray's 'Who Are The Power Pals?' True North Country Comics Podcast chats with Duane Murray in advance of Toronto Comicon

Had a chance to chat with @truenorthcomics.bsky.social leading up to my appearance at Toronto ComiCon in a couple weeks. Always nice to chat with John. Have a listen. truenorthcountrycomics.com/2026/03/04/t...

04.03.2026 14:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I have friends that did 'ok' on Zoop, but said the traffic from random people they didn't know and were going to support them anyway was WAY higher on KS. And Indigogo got taken over by CG so that's not really an option either. My French publisher uses Ulule, which seems to have a loyal following.

03.03.2026 16:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I mean the host I can take or leave, but great guests.

27.02.2026 00:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I mean… yours…? Yours is the only one I subscribe to.

26.02.2026 23:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Better Place by @duanemurray.bsky.social and @shawndaley.bsky.social is a masterpiece in emotional storytelling. And these Shawn originals are all exquisite! He is truly at the top of his game here and folks would be lucky to put these pieces on their walls. Go check them out!

09.02.2026 22:03 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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So here's a weird one. Super long story I won't get into right now, but an animated feature I co-wrote is out today... in Poland. Yes, in Polish. Do I speak Polish? No, I do not. Like I said, long story, but cool to have a movie coming out today! The trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJeP...

06.02.2026 18:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Matt’s packages are the best.

05.02.2026 01:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I would do a Men In Black comic with you in a heartbeat. Especially since it was originally a Canadian comic book!!! I would be curious about the right. You don't need likeness rights, because it was originally original characters.

04.02.2026 18:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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So this is cool! Who Are The Power Pals? was selected by the UK Comics Laureate for the Graphic Novels of Libraries list. This is a HUGE honour to me, as library recognition is my favourite kind of recognition. W/ @theahmedraafat.bsky.social @robjoneswrites.bsky.social @darkhorse.com

03.02.2026 17:57 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

'After a brief illness' It better not have been pneumonia or some other treatable thing that got botched.

30.01.2026 18:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Just 71? Ugh. That one sucks.

30.01.2026 18:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Nice to see @jasonloo.bsky.social and @ryannorth.ca at an HPL event last night and see the Power Pals shout out in the flyer, but how between the three of us have we not pitched a Murdoch Mysteries comic yet is beyond me. Flash forward to my daughter’s character as a pre-teen detective Γ  la Friday?

30.01.2026 17:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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If you’re watching Wonderman and you want a comic that is about actors living in dingy LA apartments trying to break into the industry with a meta superhero show within a show narrative, have I got one from you

29.01.2026 14:06 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Daredevil #BornAgain

28.01.2026 19:21 πŸ‘ 74 πŸ” 18 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Realism in comic art bores the crap out of me. Superhero or otherwise.

26.01.2026 01:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

For a second I thought, β€˜Josh Allen wrote a what to do in Hamilton book?!?!’ I’m sure Jason is great, but…

26.01.2026 00:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Shop at DreamHaven Books.

25.01.2026 21:11 πŸ‘ 155 πŸ” 37 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 3

Went to In-and-Out tonight to remind myself it’s actually not that good and I don’t get what you all are talking about.

22.01.2026 07:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

That being said, I’m shocked at the very least @ahoycomicmags.bsky.social hasn’t given you something on Toxic Avenger.

21.01.2026 22:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It sucks my friend and as you know I’m going through similar surprise and struggle that not so much as a back up story has been thrown my way after two not unsuccessful books. I’m lucky I manage to still get some interest in my pitches, but I can’t afford to finance them with tiny advances.

21.01.2026 22:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

What Jenn isn’t mentioning is part of me being lucky enough to be there to experience this once-in-a-lifetime moment is her allowing me to crash at her apartment while she’s not there because comic people gotta budget!

21.01.2026 16:47 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

How is that even allowed?

20.01.2026 14:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Bsky doesn't give enough room, so adding art credits to my collaborators @shawndaley.bsky.social and @theahmedraafat.bsky.social here.

18.01.2026 19:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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After all these years, and some polite nudging by fellow creators and con organizers to get my act together and try to appear more professional, I am finally getting one of those vinyl signs made. Next up... website. Since grants and shows actually ask you for one. Sigh. It's coming, it's coming!

18.01.2026 19:24 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Introducing the Broken Frontier Awards 2025 – Events in Gaza Make Their Presence Felt in Another Eclectic Set of BF Nominations – Broken Frontier The Broken Frontier Awards 2025 are here and you get to play a part in deciding who the winners are for the last twelve months.

SHOUTY CAPS! RESULTS GO LIVE MONDAY!

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17.01.2026 19:07 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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They should be contacting @scottbrianwoods.bsky.social to do a variant cover.

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