Announcing the Fall 2022 Competition Semifinalists

Negative Space Comics is excited to share the Fall 2022 Comic Book Writing Competition semifinalists!

This competition by-far had the best scripts we’ve read! The writers submitting to our competitions keep getting better and better. It was very difficult to narrow down to this short list of semifinalists — a testament to their talents! Thank you to everyone who submitted their work, we are very humbled and proud to be able to read your work. We will announce the finalists on Friday, January 27!

Here are the Fall 2022 Comic Book Writing Competition Semifinalists
(in alphabetical order based on the project name)

A PLANET FOR ONE by Narjes Ruyan
BRACKISH by Jonathan Hedrick
CIV282 by Paul Evans
DEFINITIVE NONSENSE by Lars Estrellas
MAN’S RUIN by Phillip Knox
MURDER OF CROWS by Ethan Slayton
PLANET NOW by Dustin Luke Nelson
SLIDE, DICE, AND STAY ALIVE! by Dan Hadelman
THE WAR OF THE BLOOD POPPIES by Matthew Marshall
WALLGARDEN by Drew Misemer

We are honored to be able to read these scripts and give a platform for comic book creators to share their work. We understand how difficult it can be to be seen in this industry. We hope that our competition continue to create new paths for many aspiring writers. We will be announcing our finalists on January 27, so don’t forget to check back to see who makes it through!

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