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MN Comic Pros @mncomicpros.bsky.social · 15d

Come to the best show in MN! Straight up comics! Hope to see you there!

Minnesota Comic Book Association @mncbaorg.bsky.social · Jun 9

Join us on ⚡️Oct 11th 10:00AM - 5:00PM⚡️ and ⚡️Oct 12th 10:00AM - 4:00PM⚡️ to experience over 300 tables of creators, vendors, activities for the whole family, panels, prizes, and more! Kids 9 and under get in free!

#ComicBooks #ComicCon #ComicConvention #FallCon #Minneapolis #SaintPaulMN #TwinCities

vintage comic book-styled MNCBA FallCon 2025 flyer poster featuring Shortbox the Squirrel artwork by Mark Stegbauer

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MN Comic Pros @mncomicpros.bsky.social · 15d

Don’t miss out on seeing Jim!

Jim Keefe @jimkeefe.bsky.social · 21d

Quick heads up that Fallcon is coming up soon.
MN State Fairgrounds Grandstand
October 11-12, 2025

Tickets are $15 for a weekend pass.
Kids 9 and under get in free.

More info at www.mncba.org
Hope to see you there!

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Jeff DeMars @jad-art.bsky.social · 15d

TGIF #findingkismetcomic

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Zander Cannon | ✨SLEEP ✨ from Image Comics @zandercannon.bsky.social · 19d

✨Tomorrow!!✨ Sleep #5 is on the stands! With a variant cover by legendary artist @brihurtt.bsky.social (Sixth Gun, The Damned) and a regular cover by me (completing a small puzzle started on the 1st issue)! Last issue Tabby and Jon decided to put some distance between him and the town--did it work??

A smiling middle aged cartoonist (me, Zander Cannon) smiles as he holds up two versions of issue 5 of his comic book SLEEP.

The A-cover for Image Comics' SLEEP, depicting a grayscale senior photo of a girl, with images of broken glass, wrecked books, and a trophy of some kind strewn about. The artist, Zander Cannon, peeks from behind the comic to make sure the photo looks right on his phone.

The B-cover of Image Comics' SLEEP #5, drawn by legendary comic artist Brian Hurtt, depicting the protagonist screaming in agony and clenching his hand while a demonic hand makes the same gesture in the background. Blood seeps from his eyes, nose, and mouth. It's awesome. The interior artist, Zander Cannon, peeks from behind the comic book.

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Jim Keefe @jimkeefe.bsky.social · 25d

Flash Gordon Adventures Vol. 2 unboxing!
Featuring my first brand new story since working on the Flash Gordon comic strip. @papercutzgn.bsky.social @madcavestudios.com @adamwallenta.bsky.social
papercutz.com/product/flash-gordon-adventures-vol-2/

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Brandon De Pillis @bdepillis.bsky.social · Sep 10

Wow! What a phenomenal review of my first book Cannonball Presents: boom.

Some amazing and kind insight from Brandon Bloxdorf from @comixwellspring.bsky.social

Much appreciated!

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Trung Le Nguyen @trungles.com · Sep 3

lol I should actually do an explainer. Here is my Ghost newsletter! It’s a much lighter-weight option than Patreon (you don’t have to get an app to access it or any of that junk), there’s a free tier, and I post sporadically.

Trung Le Nguyen @trungles.com · Sep 3

AH here is mine! trungles.ghost.io

Trungles

Comics, essays, all that

trungles.ghost.io

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Zander Cannon | ✨SLEEP ✨ from Image Comics @zandercannon.bsky.social · Aug 9

🧀Madison, WI!!🧀 I'm here at MadEx selling comics and doing sketches! Come on by and say hello!

A cartoonist sits at a convention table with his wares around him. Behind him is a banner which bears his name: Zander Cannon

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John Bivens-Surviving @bivensjohn.bsky.social · Jul 18

Variant cover for @zandercannon.bsky.social ‘s @imagecomics.com book, SLEEP!!!

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MN Comic Pros @mncomicpros.bsky.social · Aug 6

🤘👏👏👏

Minnesota Comic Book Association @mncbaorg.bsky.social · Aug 2

⚡️ CREATOR ANNOUNCEMENT: A.L. Peterson

A.L. Peterson is a Minneapolis-based comic and illustration artist that has been doing artist alley comic conventions in the Midwest since 2019.

Read more: www.mncba.org/archive/MNCB...

#MNCBA #FallCon #TwinCities

MNCBA FallCon 2025 promotional collage of A.L. Peterson with photo, work samples, and event information.

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Minnesota Comic Book Association @mncbaorg.bsky.social · Aug 2

⚡️ CREATOR ANNOUNCEMENT: Jeffery A. Dobberpuhl (@dinosaurjeff.bsky.social‬)

Jeffery A. Dobberpuhl is an illustrator and cartoonist. His clients include Middle Earth Games, Airship 47, The Bronze Gazette, and others.

Read more: www.mncba.org/archive/MNCB...

#MNCBA #FallCon #TwinCities

MNCBA FallCon 2025 promotional collage of Jeffery A. Dobberpuhl with photo, work samples, and event information.

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Minnesota Comic Book Association @mncbaorg.bsky.social · Aug 2

⚡️ CREATOR ANNOUNCEMENT: Jay Hansen

Jay Hansen is a Duluth, MN, based watercolor artist with bold, expressive brushwork influenced from the sharp, dynamic energy of modern-age comics.

Read more: www.mncba.org/archive/MNCB...

#MNCBA #FallCon #TwinCities

MNCBA FallCon 2025 promotional collage of Jay Hansen with photo, work samples, and event information.

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Minnesota Comic Book Association @mncbaorg.bsky.social · Aug 2

⚡️ CREATOR ANNOUNCEMENT: Bri de Danann / BrightBard (@bridanann.bsky.social‬)

Bri de Danann is an illustrator and content creator in the tabletop roleplaying sphere. She is best known for her work on "Terminus"...

Read more: www.mncba.org/archive/MNCB...

#MNCBA #FallCon #TwinCities

MNCBA FallCon 2025 promotional collage of Bri de Danann / Bright Bard with photo, work samples, and event information.

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Minnesota Comic Book Association @mncbaorg.bsky.social · Aug 5

⚡️ CREATOR ANNOUNCEMENT: Chandler Lannes

Chandler Lannes is a Minnesota-based illustrator and graphic designer. His illustration work focuses mainly on pop-culture and fantasy, using traditional mixed-media.

Read more: www.mncba.org/archive/MNCB...

#MNCBA #FallCon #TwinCities

MNCBA FallCon 2025 promotional collage of Chandler Lannes with photo, work samples, and event information.

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MN Comic Pros @mncomicpros.bsky.social · Aug 6

We’re excited to have Jade visiting👏👏👏

Minnesota Comic Book Association @mncbaorg.bsky.social · Aug 5

⚡️ CREATOR ANNOUNCEMENT: Jade Lowder (@jadelowder.bsky.social)

Jade Lowder is a published comic book artist and Professor of Art at Montana State University.

Read more: www.mncba.org/archive/MNCB...

#MNCBA #FallCon #TwinCities

MNCBA FallCon 2025 promotional collage of Jade Lowder with photo, work samples, and event information.

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Minnesota Comic Book Association @mncbaorg.bsky.social · Aug 5

⚡️ CREATOR ANNOUNCEMENT: Trep's Illustration (@trepinning.bsky.social‬)

Ellen Griffin, also known by her artist name; Trepinning. She is an illustrator in the Twin Cities that portrays the floating world of fantasy...

Read more: www.mncba.org/archive/MNCB...

#MNCBA #FallCon #TwinCities

MNCBA FallCon 2025 promotional collage of Trep's Illustration with photo, work samples, and event information.

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Zander Cannon | ✨SLEEP ✨ from Image Comics @zandercannon.bsky.social · Aug 3

Tomorrow! Monday, 8/4, is the Final order cutoff for ✨SLEEP #4!✨ Big cliffhanger in the last issue, so get in on this one! Amazing B-cover from my old pal @mattkindt.bsky.social!

A-cover for the comic book SLEEP #4, by creator Zander Cannon: a black and white image including a bloodied face, scattered guts, and mining tools.

B-cover for the comic book SLEEP #4 by international man of mystery Matt Kindt, a beautiful watercolor rendering of the protagonist sitting stunned in the middle of untold destruction.

A black and white image of Pastor Stephen, a character from SLEEP, whispering conspiratorially: "We can finally kill the devil." Drawn by beloved cartoonist Zander Cannon

A three-panel sequence of Hipp, a character from SLEEP, offering someone a beer, then thinking better of it, saying "stupid question," then twisting the top off himself.

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Tom Nguyen @tomnguyenstudio.bsky.social · Jul 23

The passing of #OzzyOsbourne hit the metal community hard today. Here's a drawing I did of Ozzy for the TMZ show "Who the Bleep Is That?" even though it was never used on air (I drew more celebrities than the show needed to air just in case). R.I.P. #PrinceOfDarkness #BlackSabbath

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MN Comic Pros @mncomicpros.bsky.social · Jul 22

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Jim Keefe @jimkeefe.bsky.social · Jul 22

It's two for the price of one, as Alex Garcia interviews both Francesco and I for "Inside the Kingdom" on the Comics Kingdom YouTube channel. Not to sound hyperbolic, but THE WORLD MAY NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN! 😳
@fmarciuliano.bsky.social @comicskingdom.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJRQ...

Is This Episode Still Going? Sally Forth and the Endless Chat

YouTube video by Comics Kingdom

www.youtube.com

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Brent Schoonover @brentschoonover.bsky.social · Jul 16

Recently I had the pleasure of being a guest on the ‪Passion Podcast. I talk about my art journey from my small town to art school. Making comics for Marvel. Beer and poster art and much more. Hope you check it out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-n8...

Brent Schoonover: The TRUTH about Drawing for Marvel

YouTube video by Passion Pod

www.youtube.com

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David Harper@NYCC @davidharper.bsky.social · Jul 17

People have long asked how they could support what I do more, like through a tip jar of a sort. That's never been necessary — but it is now. So, I opened up a Ko-Fi for the work that I do. Want to send a tip my way? You now can!

Support SKTCHD/Off Panel (David Harper)

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David Harper@NYCC @davidharper.bsky.social · Jul 17

Love Off Panel, my weekly comics interview podcast? Support the show (and me) by backing it on Patreon, and get early access to each episode, your name added to the show's outro, access to weekly content, and more.

creating podcasts and articles about comics

www.patreon.com

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David Harper@NYCC @davidharper.bsky.social · Jul 17

SKTCHD is having a 50% off sale for all subscriptions. Want to read Eisner-nominated comics journalism at a great rate? Use the code "TheSKTCHDdeal" on check-out or the link below to sign up for the annual plan for about $1.50 a month!

sktchd.memberful.com/checkout?cou...

sktchd.com/subscriptions/

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Ursula Murray Husted @umurrayhusted.bsky.social · Jul 17

Siglufjörður Comics Festival: Guest of Honor!

If you're anywhere near Iceland this Aug.15-17, come join me in one of my favorite places on earth: Siglufjörður!

I will be leading a comics workshop for kids, chatting with Icelandic comickers, and signing books!

comicsfestival.is/en/artist/ur...

Ursula Murray Husted | SILGUFJÖRÐUR COMICS FESTIVAL

Ursula Murray Husted is the creator of the graphic novels A Cat Story and Botticelli’s Apprentice. A lifelong artist, former professor, and advocate for the arts and art history education, Husted teac...

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MN Comic Pros @mncomicpros.bsky.social · Jul 17

Some techniques for more cinematic paneling 👇⭐️

Brandon De Pillis @bdepillis.bsky.social · Jun 21

I’m constantly asked how do I make my comic panels so “cinematic”

I’m not a great artist.
I use DEPTH!

Something in the foreground, something in the middle range and something in the background. Try it. At least once and PLEASE tell me how it works out for you…

This is my birthday gift to you!

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