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Alex Schumacher

@ajschumacherart.bsky.social

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Cartoonist┃Writer┃Inner child embracer┃Popular arts fiend┃Dad to one new son and one old dog┃He/him ✡

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Alex Schumacher @ajschumacherart.bsky.social · Jun 3

Cosmic adventure awaits! Today @icv2.com dropped the official announcement for @papercutzgn.bsky.social’s upcoming FLASH GORDON ADVENTURES vol 2 in which I am thrilled to be a contributor alongside some of this galaxy’s grooviest cartoonists!

Shares are welcome and appreciated 🙌🏻

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Jason Platt - Cartoonist @jpcartoonist.bsky.social · 3d

An interview on my latest book, Paw & Order!
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@papercutzgn.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitbooks #kidlitart #kidlitbooks #kidlitauthor #kidbooks #libraries #libraians #mysterbooks

PAW & ORDER VOL. 1: THE GRILLED CHEESE CAPER - MY INTERVIEW WITH JASON PLATT

For daily dose of comic book and movie silliness, click on the site that say's what it does in the title.

www.comicbookandmoviereviews.com

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Mike Hartigan - Professional Scribbler @mikehartigan.bsky.social · 8d

Have you preordered your copy of CHASE SPEEDINGTON?
Out Nov 4th!

Link below!

“The world needs saving and CHASE SPEEDINGTON is here to do it! A fun, funny and thrilling adventure that'll have any kid laughing and on the edge of their seats!" – Judd Winick (Hilo)
papercutz.com/series/chase...

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Tom the Dancing Bug, by Ruben Bolling @rubenbolling.bsky.social · 18h

Saturday morning cartoons….

Tom the Dancing Bug, by Ruben Bolling @rubenbolling.bsky.social · 1d

📣 IT'S THE LATEST TOM THE DANCING BUG REVIEW!
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😜 Comedy in Olde Riyadh
🚎 Brain Twisters
🇫🇷 3-panel Napoleon biography
🏈 The Aaron Rodgers Rule
🌱 Hey, Kids! Sell Wagner Seeds!
AND MUCH MORE!
Our pledge to you: free, and no charge👇
open.substack.com/pub/tomtheda...

🌞 Greetings from Olde Riyadh

Tears of a clown

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Alex Schumacher @ajschumacherart.bsky.social · 1d

Much appreciated, my friend!

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After 45 years, your boy is officially no longer a California resident. Parting in such sweet sorrow and the fam is on to new adventures in the Pacific Northwest!

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Chris Schweizer @ NYCC A-28 @schweizercomics.bsky.social · 6d

Watercolored drawing of Mr Terrific from the James Gunn SUPERMAN movie

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Graphic Policy @graphicpolicy.com · 4d

NYCC 2025: Get an early look at Flash Gordon Adventures! Vol. 2 plus signings! #comics #graphicnovel #nycc #nycc2025 #kidlit

NYCC 2025: Get an early look at Flash Gordon Adventures! Vol. 2 plus signings!

The Adventure Continues! Flash Gordon and friends return in a brand-new adventurous anthology filled with sci-fi action and humor!

graphicpolicy.com

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Cartoon Art Museum @cartoonart.bsky.social · 6d

It’s Banned Books Week (October 5-11), a celebration of the freedom to read. We’re proud to have exhibited original art from numerous challenged and banned comics and graphic novels throughout our 40 years. Thanks for your support in helping us showcase these works for all to (re)discover and enjoy.

Cover of the graphic novel 'The Best We Could Do' by Thi Bui

Cover of the graphic novel 'Gender Queer' by Maia Kobabe

Cover of the graphic novel 'Out From Boneville' by Jeff Smith

Cover of the graphic novel 'The Prince and the Dressmaker' by Jen Wang

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Magma Comix @magmacomix.bsky.social · 4d

Take a scroll with The Pedestrian!

Courtesy of @globalcomix.com, @joeyesposito.bsky.social & @seanvongorman.bsky.social's hit series goes vertical!

Just in time for New York Comic-Con and the @ringoawards.bsky.social at @baltimorecomiccon.bsky.social!

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Alex Schumacher @ajschumacherart.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks so much for the shares, @handsewnbooks.bsky.social, @crewylou.bsky.social, @adamwallenta.bsky.social, and @ginaperry.bsky.social 🙏🏻

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Alex Schumacher @ajschumacherart.bsky.social · 4d

Don’t forget to preorder PUNK TACO, due this January from @papercutzgn.bsky.social! Created by @adamwallenta.bsky.social and his son, this new edition is presented in an anthology with contributions from Art Baltazar, the one and only Chuck D, and others including yours truly🤘🏻Link in comments.

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ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table @ NYCC WB-19 @libcomix.bsky.social · 16d

Kids are still weird by Jeffrey Brown, chronicles his life as a parent while his children speak brutal truths and make unintentionally hilarious observations in this charming collection of comics.

#LibraryCardSignUpMonth #CreatorsGetCarded #LibComix

Jeffrey Brown holding his book Kids are still weird and his Chicago Public Library Card

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Chris Fenoglio @chrisfenoglio.bsky.social · 9d

Not a HUGE deal, but I won a Hugo and got on the NYT bestsellers list all in the same year…

…I’m not *freaking out* or anything. O.o

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Hunter Gorinson @gorinson.bsky.social · 5d

In advance of #NYCC, we are kicking off a big week of @oni-press.bsky.social news!

First and foremost: Unveiling our new company logo, designed by Eisner and Ringo Award nominee Patrick Crotty!

More at PW:

www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

MUCH MORE TO COME THIS WEEK!

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Alex Schumacher @ajschumacherart.bsky.social · 6d

You’re too humble, man. While the named creators are incredible, you deserve to be right there with them.

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Alex Schumacher @ajschumacherart.bsky.social · 7d

Saturday morning cartoon. First official entry of spooky season!

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Charlie Stickney @charliestickney.bsky.social · 6d

Sometimes a project pops on Kickstarter. Sometimes, it's a slower crawl to funding. I'm lucky to have an amazing fanbase (built over time) who are basically my KS cheat code.
But that can take time to build. So let's help build it for a few projects that could use a few more fans. Starting with...

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Papercutz Graphic Novels @papercutzgn.bsky.social · 15d

Big adventures in a bite-sized package! ☠️ 🐀 🐀 🐀 ☠️

Papercutz is proud to present THE PI-RATS by Alexis Vivallo, available January 20th 2026!

The Captain of the Pi-Rats, along with his trusty crew, Miguel and José, set sail on this sea-faring adventure!

More Info Here: https://bit.ly/3II1Ip6

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Lex Fajardo @lexfajardoart.bsky.social · 9d

Today's Kid Beowulf, in which I drew a pretty good splash page (if I do say so myself 😊). www.gocomics.com/kid-beowulf/...

Kid Beowulf by Alexis E. Fajardo for October 2, 2025 | GoComics

Read Kid Beowulf—a comic strip by creator Alexis E. Fajardo—for today, October 2, 2025, and check out other great comics, too!

www.gocomics.com

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Lucas A @labideas.art · 9d

Inktober Day 3: “Crown.”

#inktober #inktober2025 #art #comics #dragon #drawing

Sepia drawing of a dragon using a castle’s tower as a crown.

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Alex Schumacher @ajschumacherart.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks so much for sharing, @realmarkrez.bsky.social, @jonscrazyblues.bsky.social, @cap10america.bsky.social, and @theacohen.bsky.social🤘🏻It’s greatly appreciated!

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Aaron Cohen @theacohen.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you @fanbasepress.bsky.social for the shout out! The CloakRoom 5 is now FUNDED! Thanks to all who backed & shared! 4 hours left to get a copy at @kickstarter.com Read my new story “Spelling Bee” with amazing artists @ajschumacherart.bsky.social & @ralfsingh.bsky.social! @thornycomics.com

Fanbase Press @fanbasepress.bsky.social · 8d

Fanbase Press' #CrowdfundingFridays: ‘Feeding the Dark,’ ‘Elephant Eater Comics Annual Dispatch,’ ‘Bad Future: Vol. 1,’ ‘Destined for Something Greater,’ & ‘The Cloakroom #1-5’ - Now on @kickstarter.com

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CrowdfundingFridays: ‘Feeding the Dark,’ ‘Elephant Eater Comics Annual Dispatch,’ ‘Bad Future: Vol. 1,’ ‘Destined for Something Greater,’ and ‘The Cloakroom #1-5’ - Fanbasepress

Here at Fanbase Press, we strive to provide an outlet for up-and-coming creators to promote and showcase their incredible works. With thousands of creators

fanbasepress.com

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Alex Schumacher @ajschumacherart.bsky.social · 7d

Just past most likely, because I’m definitely not THAT much younger than you haha

Alex Schumacher @ajschumacherart.bsky.social · 7d

For those who may not recognize him, that's Frankentyke from one of my favorite childhood animated series Gravedale High. Anyone else remember the show?

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Alex Schumacher @ajschumacherart.bsky.social · 7d

Saturday morning cartoon. First official entry of spooky season!

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