Chris Staros
Editor-in-Chief @ www.topshelfcomix.com. Looking for a coach in comics? www.chrisstaros.com. Personal email: chrisstaros@gmail.com TCB⚡️
- Reposted by Chris StarosANNOUNCING: #AI took the work. Gigs replaced jobs. Gigs is by Mark Mosedale & Si Smith. Gigs is a powerful warning & a defiant celebration of the humanity that will sprout up in the cracks, in a extraordinary #graphicnovel. Pre-order #Gigs: ow.ly/7YhQ50Yaqoa #SciFi #Dystopian
- Reposted by Chris StarosThe Token City Wondercade is a place where all your dreams can come true! It has a certain charm to it. Check out the map on how to get around. #TokenCityWondercade: Season One is available now!: ow.ly/9mOv50YahYG #OGN #GraphicNovel #AdventureTime #NewComics #Arcade #VideoGames
- Reposted by Chris StarosMary is dragged to a remote mining town so her mom & stepdad can settle the estate. After a vicious fight, Mary runs off to hide in an abandoned gold mine. Her escape plan backfires when she realizes she’s trapped inside. Even more terrifying… she’s not alone. #PigWife is out!
- Reposted by Chris StarosReturn to the crackling, critically-acclaimed series that combines vintage #comicbook energy & 21st-century vibes! #LisaCheese and Ghost Guitar must team up like never before to navigate frenemies & save the world! #LisaCheeseandGhostGuitar: #TheRockGodComplex is out 2/24! #OGN #New #Unicorn
- Reposted by Chris StarosCheck in at #HotelLimbo for a glimpse of the afterlife! Writer Ben Harel teams up with 28 artists from around the world to breathe life into a story about death, with an audience on #Webtoon with more than 1.3M views. Preorder: ow.ly/Wm6S50Y0RnZ #WebComic #Anime #Manga
- Reposted by Chris StarosPig Wife by Abby Luck & published by @topshelfcomix.bsky.social is 2026's first Great comic.
- Reposted by Chris StarosIn Kevin Alvir’s raw and relatable #graphicnovel series, #LisaCheese and Ghost Guitar must team up like never before. To smash jerks, navigate frenemies, shop for magic crystals, and save the world! Preorder #LisaCheeseandGhostGuitar: #TheRockGodComplex! #New #Unicorns
- Reposted by Chris StarosWe named MORE WEIGHT by Ben Wickey, and published by @topshelfcomix.bsky.social, as one of the year's best comics. It's a gorgeous, dense, and heartbreaking tome. Listen to us discuss the other Best Comics of 2025: cbccpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-stampi...
- Reposted by Chris StarosComing straight from the mines...Pig Wife is on sale now! “Pig Wife is beautifully disturbing. It’s charming, terrifying, weird, and visually stunning. It’s everything I’ve ever wanted in a horror story.” — Will Carsola Read our #free preview #horror #PigWifeOGN
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Coming soon from @topshelfcomix.bsky.social at @idwpublishing.com - we're so ready for GIGS. Mark used to work at @okcomics.bsky.social back in the early days of the shop. And Si Smith is one of our favourite local artists. Pre-order here: okcomics.co.uk/products/pre... - Reposted by Chris StarosThis astonishing #indie-horror #graphicnovel will keep readers guessing! Filled with suspense, dark humor, & spectacular nightmares, #PigWife is a shockingly ambitious debut from graphic novelist Abbey Luck. Read the #free preview: issuu.com/idwpublishing/docs/… #PigWifeOGN
- Reposted by Chris Staros🎙️ @chriscoplan.bsky.social sits down with Pig Wife creator Abbey Luck for a fascinating feature on her haunting new @topshelfcomix.bsky.social #horror comic — inspirations, creative process, and what makes Pig Wife stand out. 👀🐷 #comicsky
- Reposted by Chris StarosMeet Jimmil, an aspiring scientist! Though, when the crew of the ESS Khonsu is accused of a crime they didn't commit, will they be able to crack the case?! Grab #CosmicCadetsAccused: ow.ly/Rpqs50XLKog #GraphicNovel #OGN #adventure #mystery #comics #kidlit #kidscomics #scifi
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- Reposted by Chris StarosThis wordless #graphicnovel is perfect to get any kid into reading other books! Natalie Warner continues her moody, tender, and captivating fable, capturing oceans of meaning without using a single word. #RoseWolves: Out of the Blue: ow.ly/USyJ50XMIPp #newcomic #kidsbook
- Reposted by Chris StarosBetween crummy day jobs and nights out on the town, Celeste and her friends can barely find time to use their #superpowers! #SailorMoon meets Late Capitalism in this epic #graphicnovel. Preorder #LunaExpress by @campbellwhyte.bsky.social: ow.ly/GcWR50XLOg3 #OGN #MagicalGirl
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- Reposted by Chris StarosA brazen theft and a missing artifact. Can the Cosmic Cadets unmask the real culprit before a galactic peace treaty goes up in smoke? 🌌💨 Think Star Trek: Prodigy meets a classic space whodunit! 🚀🔎 The mission is on—grab your copy today! ✨ shorturl.at/cBs0j 📚
- Reposted by Chris StarosThe F.A.R.M. System’s founder, Alexander Ellison, is accused him of illegally enhancing his clients with drugs...despite the consequences. #FarmSystemRage, explores the intersection of #superpowers, performance-enhancing drugs, and American #politics. #Satire #OGN #Superhero
- Reposted by Chris Staros@dennismessner.bsky.social has a second Unpetables book out, and we like it as much as the first. It's all-ages mayhem. @topshelfcomix.bsky.social theslingsandarrows.com/the-unpetabl...
- Reposted by Chris StarosMeet the unending explosion of optimism, Nishika! When someone attacks residents of an important nebula and makes off with a cultural artifact, every piece of evidence suggests Nishika is the thief. Grab #CosmicCadetsAccused: ow.ly/bC6050XLKo7 #OGN #adventure #mystery
- Reposted by Chris StarosJared Throne's #BridgePlanetNine is one of the best from November! "Throne's careful black-and-white #cartooning is clear and expertly paced, reminiscent of Phil Hester or early Invincible era Cory Walker." Comic Book Herald Get #BP9: ow.ly/UTBi50XL6Lz #Heist #Bestof2025 IDW Publishing
- Reposted by Chris StarosThe the arrival of a mysterious #arcade cabinet throws 15-year-old Izzy's world into chaos! This stubborn loner must learn to cooperate with new allies...or it's game over! Preorder #TokenCityWondercade: ow.ly/gIX650XL8pK #OGN #GraphicNovel #AdventureTime #VideoGames
- Reposted by Chris StarosWould you be interested in this #theatrical release? 🤔 Meet Abbey Luck creator of #PigWife. While Pig Wife isn't a #musical yet...there is always hope. On sale in January. Pre-order here: ow.ly/mI1o50XKySN #horror #comics #art #surrealart #PigWifeOGN
- Reposted by Chris StarosEnjoy the moody, tender, and captivating fable, capturing oceans of meaning without using a single word. The seasons change and the forest falls asleep for winter, the world of the rose wolves must change as well. Grab #RoseWolves: Out of the Blue at bookstores! #OGN
- Reposted by Chris StarosThe Token City Wondercade has seen better days but for 15-year-old Izzy, it’s home. The arrival of a mysterious #arcade cabinet, bearing only the name “Hex,” throws their world into chaos. Preorder #TokenCityWondercade: ow.ly/Ljm550XtaRH #OGN #AdventureTime #VideoGame
- Reposted by Chris StarosAccidentally trapped in an underground bunker, Mary realizes… she’s not alone. Pre-order #PigWife with the link in our bio! #horror #comics #art #surrealart #PigWifeOGN #GraphicNovel Pig Wife
- Reposted by Chris StarosSomone is framing the crew of the ESS Khonsu! Now it’s up to the Cadets and their new friend Rax to investigate the crime and prove her innocence, all while dodging station security. Preorder #CosmicCadets: Accused!: ow.ly/Pjqy50XjYg8 #OGN #CosmicCadetsAccused #adventure
- Reposted by Chris StarosThere’s been a brazen theft, and all signs point to the Cadets’ guilt! Blast off to a colorful #adventure full of #mystery and intrigue! Preorder your copy of #CosmicCadets: Accused by Ben Crane & Andy Alves!: ow.ly/SXmo50XBtCv #kidlit #scifi #OGN #CosmicCadetsAccused
- Reposted by Chris StarosThe hijackers are a small, reluctant crew, each with their own reasons for being there. Pearl is one of these hijackers. Bridge Planet Nine is available now. Get your copy here: ow.ly/SS1X50XAXz8 #BridgePlanetNine #BP9 #GraphicNovel #Heist #BTS #BehindtheScenes
- Reposted by Chris StarosAcclaimed Canadian graphic novelist Natalie Warner continues her moody, tender, and captivating fable, capturing oceans of meaning without using a single word. Rose Wolves: Out of the Blue is on sale!: ow.ly/p7x550XAOAI #GraphicNovel
- Reposted by Chris StarosGrab your oars, we're taking a splash into the #river! Get a peak at how creator Jonathan Schnapp creates scenes from Camp Jay Bird. Grab your copy of #OrderoftheNightJay: The River Rises: ow.ly/U83F50XxIzN #MiddleSchool #OGN #SummerCamp #Timelapse #Artprocess
- Reposted by Chris StarosAccidentally trapped in an underground bunker, a teen girl must navigate the bizarre secrets within. This astonishing indie-horror #graphicnovel will keep readers guessing—and turning pages! Preorder #PigWife: ow.ly/8GbJ50XxF4X #weirdart # #surrealart #PigWifeOGN Pig Wife
- Reposted by Chris StarosNew Game Start! Izzy’s great with hardware… but when her dad’s arcade gets invaded by creepy spirits, it’s gonna take more than a screwdriver to fix this mess. Preorder #TokenCityWondercade: ow.ly/oT2R50XtaQ0 #OGN #AdventureTime #NewComics #Arcade #ShredorDead @bradymakecomic.bsky.social
- Reposted by Chris StarosKids and families who love the beauty of the woods will adore this minimalist #graphicnovel sequel, spinning a new enthralling fable about family, disability, transformation, and the passage of time. #RoseWolvesOutoftheBlue by Natalie Warner is at bookstores 12/2!: ow.ly/aqPQ50XqP5T
- Reposted by Chris Staros“For those of us who understand The Joy of NOT Cooking, this graphic ‘cookbook’ is hysterical all the way through.” — Caron Wendell. #WhereTheresSmokeTheresDinner: Confessions of a #Cartoonist Cook is on sale now!: ow.ly/YFBs50Xq4Mw #WTSTD
- Reposted by Chris StarosReturn to the wilderness with nervous bear Frank and excitable raccoon Ricky as they dive deeper into the long-lost (and supernatural) secrets of Camp Jay Bird! Camp is far from over! Order of the Night Jay: The River Rises by Jonathan Schnapp is available now! #MiddleSchool #OGN #KidsNovels
- Reposted by Chris StarosJennifer Hayden shares her complicated relationship to food using anecdotal #comics. All the frustrations just might turn into wisdom & self-acceptance. #WhereTheresSmokeTheresDinner: Confessions of a #Cartoonist Cook is at bookstores soon: ow.ly/4Z4S50XgB8y #WTSTD
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- Reposted by Chris Staros"A charming addition to #halloween reading... #Spoops: The Little Spirits of Halloween is definitely a book to read along with the family." — Fangirl Nation Get a peek at the making #SpoopsTheLittleSpiritsofHalloween. Available wherever you buy books! Laurie A. Conley The Spoops #Cozy #Spooky
- Reposted by Chris StarosMore Weight: A Salem Story was a 10 year labor of love. Which means keep character continuity can be rough, but Ben Wickey makes it look easy! #MoreWeightASalemStory is on sale now! Link in bio. #MoreWeight #GraphicNovel #SalemWitchTrials #Historical
- Reposted by Chris StarosPlunge deeper into the mysteries of the #OrderoftheNightJay as The River Rises! Return to the wilderness with Frank and Ricky as they dive deeper into the long-lost (and supernatural) secrets of Camp Jay Bird! Enter our giveaway: ow.ly/clUJ50XfRpA #MiddleSchool #OGN
- Reposted by Chris StarosWith nostalgic illustrations in black, white, and orange, #Spoops is an instantly timeless classic that places #Halloween right up alongside other beloved holidays. Grab your copy of #SpoopsTheLittleSpiritsofHalloween from our bio! Art by Laurie A. Conley #SpookySeason
- Reposted by Chris StarosFamilies who love the beauty of the woods will adore this minimalist #graphicnovel sequel, spinning a new enthralling fable about family, #disability, transformation, and the passage of time. Preorder #RoseWolves: #OutoftheBlue: https://ow.ly/sEtT50Xh8zG #RoseWolvesOutoftheBlue
- Reposted by Chris StarosThis review from Graphic Policy is sweet enough to give you a toothache! #Spoops: The Little Spirits of #Halloween gets a thumbs up from the Graphic Progeny herself!: ow.ly/NjKU50XgrKl More here: ow.ly/1HUW50XgrKj #SpoopsTheLittleSpiritsofHalloween #PictureBooks AJ LoCascio
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- Reposted by Chris StarosBridge Planet Nine Out Now comicbuzz.com/bridge-plane... @jaredthrone.bsky.social @topshelfcomix.bsky.social @idwpublishing.com #graphicnovel
- Reposted by Chris StarosSpoops: The Little Spirits of Halloween gets a thumbs up from the Graphic Progeny herself! #kidlit #halloween #Spoops #TheLittleSpiritsofHalloween #PictureBooks @topshelfcomix.bsky.social @thespoops.bsky.social
- Reposted by Chris StarosENTER TO WIN: A set of #OrderoftheNightJay by Jonathan Schnapp! The detective-duo heist is perfect for kids who love a tale of friendship, bravery, and discovery! “The drawing style makes their emotions relatable.” — Kids First! Enter the giveaway: ow.ly/7ebO50XfRpC #OGN #MiddleGrade
- Reposted by Chris Staros“ #MoreWeight is wonderful! Ben Wickey’s visual feast tells the poignant story of Giles and Martha Corey and Salem’s witch trials, with some surprising twists and turns.” — Emerson W. Baker #MoreWeightASalemStory is on sale now! Link in bio. #SalemWitchTrials #GraphicNovel
