About D.J.

This is the infrequently updated website for D.J. Kirkbride, an Eisner and Harvey award winning comic book editor who is also a comic book writer... and a ninja poet. He is often referred to as 'and many more.'

Comic Carnegie Collective Fun Was Had at Muzeo!

The Carnegie Comic Collective last Saturday was a lot of fun. Huge thanks to Don Lane, the whole Muzeo team, Tom Pinchuk, Funky Garcia, and everyone who stopped by to check out some comics!

The Muzeo team saved me from the ravages of the sun with this canopy. Phew!
Just a middle-aged man in need of a haircut selling his comics.
Tom Pinchuk and I got to present a panel called “10 Simple Tips for Writing Comics”! The folks in attendance seemed to like it, and it was an air conditioned good time!
It’s always great to see the artistic dynamic duo of Emily Mata and Jevin Loop!
We got to hang out with pal and writer sweet Alex Chung before he dove into those magical back issue bins!

Next stop: Long Beach Comic Con September 5 & 6!

The Last Bookstore Spring Arts Tower Takeover recap!

The Last Bookstore‘s Spring Arts Tower Takeover was quite the adventure! We weren’t sure what to expect, but a terrific time was had!

Fellow writer Tom Pinchuk and I were up on the 8th floor with a great group of all kinds of vendors. The foot traffic made the day go by fast, and I was kinda sorry to see it end.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to check out our comics, and I hope The Last Bookstore takes over the Spring Arts Tower again one of these days…!

Laser Joan Pulp Fiction Signing Recap!

Fun was had at the Laser Joan and the Rayguns signing at Pulp Fiction Culver City way back on June 6, 2026!

Pulp Fiction Culver City sign with Stormy the dog is delightful!

Their new location is wonderful, as is their delightful new logo, featuring Stormy the store dog!

I was all smiles, and the turnout was fantastic!

Big thanks to my friend Matt Emery for taking lots of pictures.

A great time was had, and there are copies of Laser Joan and the Rayguns on the shelves at the shop.

If you’re in Culver City, CA, stop by, snag a copy for yourself, and let ’em know D.J. sent ya’!