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The fact that they're more detailed in the comic within a comic is so fucking good! This looks great

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rachael just showing me up over and over

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I cannot tell you how hard I fuck with the idea of a comic within a comic

(also sidenote i just subbed because I reread Crossover #7 and was like "yeah that dude needs a pat on the back")

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Ha! Amazing! Welcome! Make sure you check this post out, as it's where I put all the comics: https://zdarsky.substack.com/p/all-our-beloved-comics

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was planning on it! picked up the tpb of Public Domain a bit ago and ive been craving more :)

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Pretty careful editing of the NYT's scathing review, Chip, leaving out: "...all sounds like a bit too much... It looks like a nostalgia trip, and it feels like a nostalgia trip." The White Trees and The Whisper Queen next week will hopefully pull out from this nosedive. XOXOXO

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FINGERS (etc) CROSSED

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I've loved Rachael Scott since her Doctor Who days, and I always love when two faves collaborate: like peanut butter and ham. Mmm.

I got to read Whisper Queen #1 early at work and I lovedddd it. I know it's planned for 3 issues, but I love this world and I hope we won't have to wait another 5 years for a revisit 🤞

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Oh nice! Glad you liked it! And yeah, hopefully we can get the next one out sooner.

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Glad to know there are already plans for more!

Any consideration for Golden Age / Silver Aged style one shots for the Domain to showcase the early years of Dallas' book?

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I would LOVE to! Not sure the market would support it, sadly.

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What if as an art commission I asked you to write and artist like say... Samnee to draw a 2 pg one shot example?

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haha he's got more important things to do

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Weeeee! (No, not that wee!) I saw Rachael's tweet a little while ago and am so happy. Looking forward to The Domain. And thank you for Public Domain #8 Chip. YAY! Will read that on Friday since I will not be at C2E2 (- Cue sad sniffles - )

Congrats on the New York Times Kaptara mention too.

Wishing you a safe, happy time at c2e2 (Here's to avoiding funky particulates being mean and attacking you again.)

Thanks for sharing these and have fun doing Public Bat things and other stuff this weekend.

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Thanks, Kim!

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Wow! That Domain art is bonkers! Can't wait to read it.

Only going to be at C2E2 on Friday, but will try to say hey then!

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It feels creepy to say see you Friday, but I’ll see you Friday.

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Im about to binge read all of issues 6-8 of Public domain, but something just doesnt feel right about that. Im having a mental breakdown. Im VERY ECSTATIC to continue reading and see the rest of the story, but i also really like waiting month by month for each issue!! Like as much as i LOVE your Batman run, i would NEVER want to read the rest of your saga in one day. takes away the fun, y'know? PLEASE HELP

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Ha! When I worked at the newspaper sometimes we'd get screeners of TV shows, and it was exciting to see them early, but very frustrating after, so I get it!

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You know I love the META! This is so cool!!

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Ha! I thought you'd appreciate this, Mr. LYNX!

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Scratch scratch

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dear chip,

this is great: "the whole thing ends up being cartoon characters making a comic that’s more realistic than they are."

and congrats on becoming the new york times! (i skimmed that part.)

thanks for all this! you're the best!

love

myq

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I am stoked for even more Chip! It’s been lonely without Newburn. Or Stillwater. But the door stopper of SexCrims has filled a small void!

But truth be told Twilight has been great, just a beautiful, crisply told tale. I can live just off of that.

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STOKED about this new PD spin off. Public Domain is one of my favorite ongoing comics right now…. thank god for “mangasplaining.” I am however continuing to wait with bated breath for the Mrs. Dallas Psychotherapist spinoff I have brought up and will humbly suggest again here now

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I would just have MRS. DALLAS PSYCHOTHERAPIST be a therapist for superheroes

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They need it more than anyone. I need therapy and the continuity of my earth has only changed like… twice

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I forgot to preorder The Whisper Queen 🫣 so I just ordered all 3 from my LCS, better late than never I guess.

I’m already looking forward to seeing you in Portland.

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Appreciate the support!

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love this idea! it looks like the heroes in The Domain might be in the tradition of Big 2 heroes, so I'm eager to see how you write them compared to Big 2-owned or your Allnighter heroes. also always fun to see where you go with new collaborators

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Rachael is THE BEST

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How odd - issue 7 seems to only have 14 pages and ends right in the middle of things. Does anyone else have this problem? Is there possibly an issue with the download file?

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