Ron Randall
@ronrandall
Makes the comics. Creator/writer/artist of sci-fi bounty hunter Mercy St. Clair:TREKKER. Past work: DC, Dark Horse, Marvel, etc. WARNING: Also spins vinyl while drawing and overshares about that. trekkerkickstarter.com
Who do I talk to about getting a sequel to this terrific Victoria Aida lp?
YOU CAN’T STOP ME… …from being at my beloved hometown show! I have not missed one single year of #RCCC yet, and it’s too much fun getting to reconnect with longtime friends, fans, and colleagues to stop now. See you in September! @rosecitycc.bsky.social
On an other topic… bet you’ll appreciate my current spin. Only one I’ve got on vinyl.
Recent commission of Mercy, out in the stars, where her destiny is leading her. Nearing forty years from her first appearance, and the conclusion of this big arc of her journey. A bit overwhelming.
I don't care who you are, I'm betting it's safe to assert that it's been too long since you've listened to Sign '☮︎' The Times, Prince's mightiest work ever. I was delighted to find this still-sealed copy in my local record shop. Needless to say, it is "unsealed" no longer.
Pondering my next read, and due to a Major Motion Picture and a lot of ensuing hullabaloo, I decided to pull this bit of poetry off the shelf.
Sometimes you finish re-reading a book and can’t wait until enough time passes that you can justify re-reading it again.
I had this lp on my turntable this weekend and thought of you when hearing that sweet slide.
Oh hum, another quietly great comic from indie creator extraordinaire @kelmcdonald.bsky.social.
St. Vincent conquers London. With a little help from her friends. The full orchestral range, deployed strategically throughout this concert, always at least matches the original studio performances and in several times delivers what feels like the definitive version.
Oh, man— what lovely and enchanting storytelling from the always-dazzling @leiladelduca.bsky.social (Leila del Duca). SERPENTINE #1 is a new high water mark, filled with rich characters, a nuanced world, and incredible images that bring it all to life. Follow her to get in on this comics magic!
OF COURSE I have the first issue of the new, long-awaited Concrete series by @paulchadwick.bsky.social OF COURSE it's every bit as masterful, lyrical, and spell-casting as every single other Concrete story. OF COURSE I can't wait to pick up the other issues, and... OF COURSE you should as well.
Hey! If you missed the latest sci-fi drama in the life of Mercy St. Clair, we've opened up a pre-orders store. The books are at the printer and should be shipping shortly, so jump in now. Just don't forget to fasten all seals before exiting the spacecraft. trekker-ties.backerkit.com/hosted_preor...
I recently secured a copy of the Williamson/Goodwin run of “X9 Secret Agent Corrigan” and, hoo boy. You know what I’m saying?
AMERICAN RECORDINGS by Johnny Cash. Great collection of songs shot through with a sense of doubt and guilt, and a stubborn, desperate search for redemption. Felt the right way to kick off this particular weekend.
If every day was Debbie Harry's birthday, I'd have a lot more reasons to spin Blondie records. Not that I need them, but just sayin'
Is this a safe space to talk about my admiration for the ongoing accomplishments of Los Bros Hernandez? Still crazy good, after all these years.
No better place to end this short set of June thirteenth spins than at the beginning. Or close enough as makes no difference. I'll hold these early (1928) Armstrong/Hines sides up against any comers you'd care to name for as glorious a burst of American music as you're ever gonna find.
ELECTRIC LADY. Another incredible, defiant release from multi-talented Janelle Monae. Yeah, the woman can act. But I'm here for the grooves this Juneteenth.
A few Juneteenth spins. Starting with Stevie. Still reaching for that "Higher Ground"...
Watercolor commission delivered to the Trekker supporters at last weekend’s #Heroescon: Mercy and Molly and Holmes and Watson.
Just wanna say I’m so blown away by the generous donations I’ve taken over the first two day at Heroes Aren't Hard To Find’s Heroescon for the great people at Hero Initiative. Awesome to see people donate with serious enthusiasm. A tribute to what a great cause and organization HI is.