Juha Virtanen @jpvirtanen.bsky.social Senior Lecturer in Contemporary Literature and Creative Writing | Currently working on apocalyptic feelings and the end of the world | poet and writer
Dr. Emily Friedman @ecfriedman.com Historian of storytellers.
18th century to today & beyond.
J.W.Liles Prof of English
Words: Polygon (RIP), LARB, etc
Next book: THE ACTUAL HISTORY OF ACTUAL PLAY (MIT)
(#TTRPG digital storytelling performance)
(free) patreon.com/ecfriedman
James Introcaso @jamesintrocaso.bsky.social TTRPG Designer. Shark lover.
Shelfdust @shelfdust.bsky.social Covering comic books one issue at a time
www.shelfdust.com
ComicScene @comicscene.bsky.social News and features supporting small press, indie and comics from the UK and beyond. Follow the ComicScene Culture Review on substack https://open.substack.com/pub/comicscene
Deniz Camp @denizcamp.bsky.social 20th Century Men, Assorted Crisis Events, Ultimates, Absolute Martian Manhunter, etc.
Thomas Britt @thomasrbritt.bsky.social Professor of Screen Ethics and Screenwriting.
Commissioning Editor of Cinegraphia: Journal of Literature, Film, and Other Media.
Editor at Caméra-Stylo.
Music critic.
Add some music to your day.
Tim Groenland @groenbot.bsky.social Academic in Dublin. Contemporary literature & publishing.
andré carrington @andrecarrington.bsky.social Author of Audiofuturism, Speculative Blackness, and editor, The Black Fantastic
https://fordhampress.com/audiofuturism-hb-9781531513320.html
insta: audio.futurism
Pittsburgh Review of Books @pghreviewofbooks.bsky.social Intelligent cultural criticism and literary analysis intended for the reading public.
Pittsburgh, PA.
http://www.pghrev.com
Ancillary Review of Books @ancillaryreviewofbooks.org culture, power, speculation
https://ancillaryreviewofbooks.org/
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AncillaryReview
But Why Tho? @butwhytho.net Butwhytho.net is an independent media outlet covering video games, film, TV, anime, and comics.
🎬 Film/TV reviews on Rotten Tomatoes
🎮 Game reviews on Metacritic, Open Critic, and CriticDB
Email us: info@butwhytho.net
Christian Haines @cphiliphaines.bsky.social English Prof at Penn State University. Wrote a book on utopia and politics, A Desire Called America (Fordham UP, 2019). Writing on Marxism, lit theory, speculative fiction (SFF), contemp novels & poetry. Assoc Editor of Utopian Studies. Views my own.
Open Journals Collective @ojcollective.bsky.social We are a not-for-profit collective of academics, libraries and university-based publishers changing the way that academic research is supported and disseminated. Launching in Jan. 2026.
Join the movement: https://www.openjournalscollective.org/
Open Library of Humanities @openlibhums.org The Open Library of Humanities. Building a sustainable, diamond open access future for the humanities. Part of Birkbeck, University of London & makers of Janeway
Professor Caroline Edwards @theblochian.bsky.social Professor of Contemporary Literature & Culture at Birkbeck, University of London. Executive Director of @openlibhums.org & @ojcollective.bsky.social. Utopia, mushrooms, trees, sci-fi, weird stuff, open access, higher ed.
Gareth Hanrahan @mytholder.bsky.social He/Him. Novel THE DUNGEON BOOK out August '26. Currently writing: Black Iron 4, The Dreadful Heir, Terraforming Mars rpg, Metadungeon!, Tunnels & Trolls, too much tbh
The Middle Ages in Modern Games @midagesmodgames.bsky.social Annual Asynchronous Conference, other events and publications. Sponsored by CMRR Winchester, Intellect Books, and Slitherine Games. middleagesinmoderngames.net
A Meal of Thorns @mealofthorns.bsky.social A speculative book club, where critics, writers, and scholars join us to talk about thorny, interesting titles. A podcast from the Ancillary Review of Books.
https://ancillaryreviewofbooks.org/amealofthorns/
Andy Hoberek @thathoberekguy.bsky.social Finally on Bluesky. The last time it took this much effort to join the uncool kids I went to grad school.
Matt Lees @mattlees.bsky.social SU&SD / Video Tech Goblin
Rik Spanjers @rikspanjers.bsky.social Assistant Professor of Television and Cross-Media Culture focusing on Anime, Comics, Games and Historical Representation.
Pop Culture & Theology (& Religion, too) @popandtheology.bsky.social The Bloomsbury Theology, Religion, and Pop Culture series: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/series/theology-religion-and-pop-culture/
Quinns @itsquinns.bsky.social Writer & presenter for Quinns Quest & People Make Games. quinnsquest.quintinsdomain@gmail.com
Naomi Milthorpe @drmilthorpe.bsky.social Senior Lecturer, University of Tasmania. Modernism-adjacent; reformed all-caps user. Working on Evelyn Waugh for the rest of time? She/her.
What Is Metamodern? @what-is-metamodern.bsky.social WHAT IS METAMODERN? is a website that catalogs examples of the metamodern sensibility in art, popular culture, and culture in general. Edited by @LindaCCeriello, PhD and @GregDember.
https://whatismetamodern.com
NonWayne @nonwayne.bsky.social Literary critic in a library. Scholarly publishing, egoism, manifestos, and modernism. My book, The Ego Made Manifest, is available from Bloomsbury. Views my own and mostly on the other one.
https://x.com/NonwayneWayne?t=8_wAuQkxi3mzXY2lgoWUbQ&s=09
ᴄ ꜱᴛᴜᴀʀᴛ ʜᴀʀᴅᴡɪᴄᴋ🛸 @cstuarthardwick.com @ᗩᑎᗩᒪOG_Sᖴ ᖇegular ⭐ ᗯriters of the ᖴuture & ᒍim ᗷaen ᗩward Winner ⭐ Quora Top ᗯriter ⭐ Southerner from South ᗪakota ⭐
A unique voice known for inventive, thought-provoking narrative, philosophical depth, and fun!
Be excellent to each other.
Saronik Bosu @saronikbosu.bsky.social Incoming Asst. Professor at Baruch College, CUNY. Economy and Emotion, Modern South Asian Cultures
Co-Host of @hightheorypodcast.bsky.social
Co-Founder of Humanities Podcast Network.
I should get some sleep. You should too. I’m serious, go to bed!
sean guynes @guynes.bsky.social critic and cultural historian of genre fantasies / senior acquiring editor @leverpress.bsky.social / associate editor of sf @lareviewofbooks.bsky.social / read more: seanguynes.com
Money on the Left @moneyontheleft.bsky.social Editorial Collective advancing Democratic Public Finance, critical theory & intersectional praxis. In association with Monthly Review. https://moneyontheleft.org/; https://linktr.ee/Moneyontheleft
Ignacio Sanchez Prado @isanchezprado.bsky.social Scholar of literature, cinema, gastronomy and Mexico. Post about that plus dogs.
Occasional Words: ignaciosanchezprado.substack.com
olivia stowell @oliviastowell.bsky.social theory bimbo, professional reality tv watcher
tv/film editor @ Mid Theory Collective
phd candidate studying television, race, gender, labor, and industry
Anna Kornbluh @annakornbluh.bsky.social nerd, unionist, heist enthusiast
http://www.annakornbluh.com
Matt Seybold @mattseybold.bsky.social American Vandal Pod | Prof of AmLit & Twain Studies + Director of Media Studies, Elmira College | Resident Scholar @MarkTwain.bsky.social | Political Economy of Mass Media
TheAmericanVandal.com
MattSeybold.com
the Mountain Goats @themountaingoats.bsky.social here we are, caught up in this big rhythm
Kelly Thompson @kellythompson.bsky.social Eisner & Ringo winning writer: ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN, BUFFY, ANGEL, BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN LIVES, BLACK CLOAK, THE CULL, BLACK WIDOW, STORYKILLER, TGWWBK, etc. Co-creator of JEFF THE LANDSHARK 🦈 REPS: Art/Work Ent & Verve. She/Her.
Hank Green @hankgreen.bsky.social Long Time Internet Guy
Dave Harmon @daveharmon.bsky.social hello gamers
Ben Jenkins @bencjenkins.bsky.social I wrote the soundtrack to Amélie
Kieron Gillen @kierongillen.bsky.social Words for sale.
Newsletter: https://buttondown.email/KieronGillen/
Comics: https://bindings.app/shelf/1FLv6kLb
Website: www.kierongillen.com
Paul ✍🏻 Dean @paullicino.bsky.social Nebula-nominated writer/games designer in Vancouver, BC - Pacific Drive, Paranoia, Magical Kitties, Zafir, Feng Shui, Maia etc. Did acres of crit/journalism. NDP volunteer.
He/him.🏳️🌈🍉I don't regularly check notifs, email in Linktree!
linktr.ee/paullicino
Rae @rachelseeley.bsky.social Who, me? No, I'm just a worm. - dnd - actress - sleepy
Justice Ramin Arman @justiceraminarman.bsky.social Game Design Director for the Dungeons & Dragons TRPG | My opinions are my own. #WotCStaff www.justicearman.com
Anne Loves Comics! @annecomics.bsky.social Carol Anne Bananaman. Co-Host of the Comics Collective, comics writer, and general comics enjoyer (She/Her) pfp by @niccitrus
The Comics Studies Society @cssorg.bsky.social Official account of the Comics Studies Society (CSS): the professional association for comics scholars, teachers, librarians, and creators.
comicsstudies.org
Shivam Bhatt @shivambhatt.bsky.social Reader, Writer, Hindu Pandit, magic the gathering enthusiast. Super passionate about games, gods, and good stories. he/him.Indo-American
email- shbhatt at gmail
podcasts- Casual Magic, Shivam and Wheeler Love Magic, and Chronicles of Dragonlance
The Comics Journal @comicsjournal.bsky.social The Magazine of Comics Journalism, Criticism and History 
Anna F Peppard PhD @annapeppard.bsky.social Ed #Supersex for @utexaspress.bsky.social. Ed Journal of Graphic Novels & Comics. Words @comicsxf.com @sequentialscholars.bsky.social + lots more. Host of @GoshGollyWow.bsky.social. Kurt Wagner's (unofficial) PR Manager. she/her
Sequential Scholars @sequentialscholars.bsky.social Academics reading and celebrating the style, substance, and sublimity of all kinds of comics. By scholars, for everyone. Led by @annapeppard.bsky.social & Dr. J. Andrew Deman.
The Comics Grid: Journal of Comics Scholarship @comicsgrid.com Peer-reviewed, Researcher-led Diamond open-access Journal of Comics Scholarship since 2010. Published by @openlibhums.org. Reposts, ❤s are not endorsements. DMs are not monitored. https://linktr.ee/comicsgrid
Steve Morris @stevewmorris.bsky.social Marketing Manager for 2000 AD. Local Yorkshire Rabbit, @shelfdust.bsky.social boss, etc! He/Him
www.shelfdust.com - comics criticism, one issue at a time!
Ritesh! @riteshwriter.bsky.social రితేష్
Writer and Retired Critic. (He/She/They)
Local Biryani connoisseur, Comics oddball, and Football freak.
Shawn Gilmore @gipperfish.bsky.social Teaching Assistant Professor at UIUC, Editor of the @vaultofculture.bsky.social (https://www.vaultofculture.com/), Executive Secretary of the Comics Studies Society, NTFC Local #6546 steward, comics scholar, and a ton of other stuff. Views own.
Julia Round @hypnojoo.bsky.social Independent scholar and award-winning writer. Have taught at Bournemouth University, UAL and Bristol University. Mostly researching British comics, and especially the intersections of comics, gothic and children's lit. Ask me about Misty!
Omnibus @omnibus.bsky.social A modern digital comic book store & reader
By fans, for fans
https://omnibus.app
Jim Lapage 🇨🇦 @jimtsf.bsky.social he/him
The Spike Feeders
Business inquiries: thespikefeeders@gmail.com
Tolarian Community College @tolariancommunitycollege.com I review cardboard and cardboard accessories.
"Magic: The Gathering's #1 Most Tolerated Content Creator"
He/him
Dan Sinykin @dan-sinnamon.bsky.social former 2x pie-eating champion of St Olaf College
Post45 Journal @post45.bsky.social Open access peer-reviewed journal for scholarship on postwar American literature and culture
post45.org/journal
Editor
@jdconnor.bsky.social
Managing Editor
@aabedkoff.bsky.social
Editor-at-Large
@arthurzw.bsky.social
Contemporaries at Post45 @atpost45.bsky.social Always open-access, Contemporaries publishes curated conversations and critiques in the form of clusters—groups of essays centering around specific themes, topics, and discourses. 
Sarah Brouillette @sarahbrouillette.bsky.social literature prof, book historian, cultural sociologist, anti-work communist gadfly
https://carleton.ca/english/people/brouillette-sarah/
Lee Konstantinou @lkonstan.bsky.social Social-media user.
70s Sci-Fi Art @70sscifiart.bsky.social Get my art book 'Worlds Beyond Time!' https://linktr.ee/70sscifiart
Publishers Weekly says my "obvious love for the form animates the volume." And I'll animate again! I'll never stop animating volumes
Gail Simone @gailsimone.bsky.social Loves: Comics, Games, Travel, Writing, Greyhounds
Cyclops is so great
I write lots of comics, animation, games and more. Come join us, won't me?
Dael Kingsmill @dailydael.bsky.social 
Sam Mannell @stmannell.bsky.social there's plenty of time to have a good time
Matt Baume 🏳️🌈 @mattbaume.bsky.social Writer, YouTuber, small mammal. I tell fun stories about pop culture history. He/him.
> Videos: youtube.com/mattbaume
> Bonus videos: patreon.com/mattbaume
> Book: gaysitcoms.com
> Podcast: sewersofparis.com
> Hedgehog: 🦔
Ryan North @ryannorth.ca You know, the @qwantz.com guy! The How To [Invent Everything | Take Over The World] guy? The Fantastic Four / Flash / Squirrel Girl guy? The non-linear Shakespeare guy? The "stuck in a hole with his dog" guy?
Look... I'm a lot of guys
🔗 ryannorth.ca
Nick Sousanis @nsousanis.bsky.social Comics as thinking. Eisner winner. Unflattening from HarvardUP (http://bit.ly/1vENIO7). Former Detroiter/NYer/YYC/now assoc prof SFSU-Comics Studies!
https://spinweaveandcut.com/
Tags #comics
#Unflattening #Nostos
Matt Colville? @mattcolville.bsky.social Writer, Game Designer. contact: hello@mcdmproductions.com
Hello MCDM @hellomcdm.bsky.social Our goal is to turn you from someone who wants to play TRPGs into someone who wants to run them.
John Scalzi @scalzi.com I enjoy pie.
Social Media FAQ: https://whatever.scalzi.com/2025/04/16/the-official-john-scalzi-social-media-faq/