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Clyde
@createdbyclyde.bsky.social
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Cartoonist, creator behind Problems After Death, Processing and STEPPERS.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/createdbyclyde/steppers-volume-1?ref=6y27nm
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Clyde @createdbyclyde.bsky.social · Nov 26
Created in collaboration with a brilliant friend, "STEPPERS" is a project that pushes boundaries and takes risks. If you like bold stories, check out Chapter 1: Mr. Esteem! Follow the thread below for the full chapter. (1/3)

#Comics #webcomics #mickeymouse #steamboatwillie #publicdomain #STEPPERS
Panel 1 (Top Left): A corner of a barbed-wire fence is depicted, evoking a prison or detention facility. The perspective emphasizes the imposing and inescapable nature of the structure. Panel 2 (Top Right): A silhouetted guard, identifiable by their uniform and posture, stands in a watchtower overlooking the barbed-wire fence. The sharp coils of the wire are prominently displayed, reinforcing the sense of entrapment and control. Panel 3 (Bottom): A dollar bill lies prominently in the foreground, partially illuminated, while the background fades into a blank, hazy white strip. This juxtaposition of money and the abstract void suggests a commentary on economic power, corruption, or the influence of wealth within systems of control. Panel 1 (Top): A cartoonish character struggles to push a large, heavy box across a shaded floor, sweating and grunting, "HNNGH." Panel 2 (Middle Left): The character’s hands reach out toward something just out of view, shouting, "COME ON…!!" Their effort is palpable, as the shadowy background emphasizes their exertion. Panel 3 (Middle Right): A close-up reveals the character's face lit with excitement and triumph as they exclaim, "YES!" Panel 4 (Bottom): The character stands in front of a vending machine labeled "$1.25" and holds out a crumpled dollar bill featuring a bird emblem. Frustration sets in as they curse, "GOD DAMN IT." A shout of "KENSEY!!" from off-panel adds tension, suggesting urgency or confrontation. Panel 1 (Top Left): A close-up of a mustached character with a stern expression asks, "Kensey, you know what today is?" Panel 2 (Top Right): The smaller character, Kensey, standing upright in a formal outfit, replies politely, "Yes, sir. It is Tuesday." Panel 3 (Middle Left): The mustached character continues, speaking with significance, "And what a momentous Tuesday it is, at least in our neck of the woods. Today, we must part with Mr. Esteem." Panel 4 (Middle Right): Kensey reacts in shock, clutching their face and stammering, "...T-TODAY!?" Panel 5 (Bottom): The mustached character leans closer, emphasizing, "T-T-TODAY? Shit, Kensey, how could you forget? It’s not every day that we part with a bona fide celebrity from these walls." The scene builds tension, highlighting the importance of the day and Kensey's apparent forgetfulness, setting up intrigue about "Mr. Esteem." Panel 1 (Top Left): A character remarks, "I guess I just figured they’d find a way to extend his sentence," as they gesture toward a darkened doorway. Panel 2 (Top Right): The mustached character responds, "You and me both, but no. Even the law has its limits. His friend has arrived, and you shall escort him to Mr. Esteem’s cell." Panel 3 (Middle Left): A new character, robotic in design, informs, "He’s right outside, in the waiting room. Oh, and Kensey?" Panel 4 (Middle Right): A hand presents a coin featuring a bird insignia. The mustached character says, "For your troubles." Kensey, seen from behind, replies quietly, "...Thanks," while holding the coin. Panel 5 (Bottom): A silhouetted hand grips a door handle, accompanied by the sound effect "CREEEKKKK," implying the door to Mr. Esteem's cell is being opened, building tension.
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alexdecampi.bsky.social
Posting this as a general FYI because I can tell you from experience that working with veterans to tell their stories is just incredibly rewarding

But also if you’re an animator and want to work with me on 3-5 min shorts to tell stories of women/PoC purple heart recipients for this, please HMU
Calling All Creatives! I’m looking for a few awesome volunteers to help support the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) with social media content, especially short videos and eye-catching graphics. If you have a knack for Canva, reels, TikToks, or just love bringing stories to life visually, I’d love to work with you! This is a great way to support veterans and their families while building your creative portfolio. Projects are flexible and remote. Perfect for students, freelancers, or anyone looking to give back. You'll be part of a meaningful mission honoring Purple Heart recipients You can contact Beth at socialmedia@purpleheart.org Thank you!
May 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM
createdbyclyde.bsky.social
STEPPERS was just funded on Kickstarter, with 2 hours to spare! Not even close. ;)

Thank you to all that supported our campaign.
Kickstarter for STEPPERS, a graphic novel, was just funded. In the right corner is the Project We Love badge from Kickstarter, with the cover of the book in the center. On the cover is Mickey Mouse, Jay Bird, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and Karma Dog, with ominous eyes in a plume of dark smoke in the sky.
May 18, 2025 at 10:03 PM
createdbyclyde.bsky.social
6 days left to pledge to the Kickstarter campaign for STEPPERS, our graphic novel remixing “Steamboat Willie” around themes of political resistance, violence and civil unrest. Currently at 2/3 of our goal - support it today if it speaks to you:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/cre...
STEPPERS Volume 1: The Liberation of "Steamboat Willie"
A violent freedom fighter must grapple with his public image warped to fit the twisted vision of a corporate media company.
www.kickstarter.com
May 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM
createdbyclyde.bsky.social
Still chugging along on our Kickstarter remixing “Steamboat Willie” into a comic exploring Mickey’s life as a revolutionary freedom fighter, his public image twisted by a major media company into something he no longer recognizes.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/cre...
STEPPERS Volume 1: The Liberation of "Steamboat Willie"
A violent freedom fighter must grapple with his public image warped to fit the twisted vision of a corporate media company.
www.kickstarter.com
May 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
createdbyclyde.bsky.social
Over halfway there with over 50% of our funding goal, and we’re now one of the projects we love on Kickstarter!

Go check out STEPPERS, our communist Mickey Mouse book and pledge if it is of interest to you!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/cre...
April 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
createdbyclyde.bsky.social
We’re now LIVE on Kickstarter for our book STEPPERS! Go give it a look and tell us what you think about our communist Mickey Mouse book!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/cre...
STEPPERS: Volume 1
A violent freedom fighter must grapple with his public image warped to fit the twisted vision of a corporate media company.
www.kickstarter.com
April 19, 2025 at 4:23 AM
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karlckrumpholz.bsky.social
Cover reveal! IN THE CITY, Part 4 is complete & at the printers. Another comic installment of Kelly & Karl wanderings from happy hour to happy hour, hearing stories, & meeting the characters that make life in The City interesting. Will have copies for the Brooklyn Indie Comics Showcase in late April
A comic book cover. A man and woman sit and lean against one another, quite exhausted, on an empty subway car.
March 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
createdbyclyde.bsky.social
Calling all comic writers, artists and cartoonists!

I’m hoping to find members of the comics community that could offer a pull quote for our upcoming book on Kickstarter. We’ve got the first 5 chapters ready to read / review. Happy to offer more details and the same in return if interested.
March 24, 2025 at 6:59 PM
createdbyclyde.bsky.social
New Processing coming very soon, catch up on it before it’s released in April.

For those that don’t know, Processing is a graphic novel exploring the question, “what if all afterlives exist?” through dark comedy.

open.substack.com/pub/createdb...
Processing Parts 4-7
Even in death...
open.substack.com
March 23, 2025 at 7:49 PM
createdbyclyde.bsky.social
Lower price point + much wider distribution = more sales. The U.S. comics market can learn a lot from manga. Glad to see DC’s experiment paid off: www.thepopverse.com/comics-dc-co...
DC's Compact Comics line is a comics' new sales juggernaut, as 7 months of sales overshadow pretty much all other Big Two superhero sales in booktrade
DC's Compact Comics line is selling more than Marvel's entire output in bookstores in 2024, according to year-end top 20 sales charts.
www.thepopverse.com
March 20, 2025 at 2:58 PM
createdbyclyde.bsky.social
Back OUTSIDE. New comics on the way (Processing #3 release soon) so why not catch up on my existential dark comedy book?

All it costs is your time:

createdbyclyde.substack.com/p/processing...
Processing Parts 1-3
Welcome to Processing
createdbyclyde.substack.com
March 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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hausofdecline.bsky.social
A trans woman cozies up to her trans girlfriend with a worried expression. She asks "babe, what's the matter? Why can't you get off?" The girlfriend, forlorn, sighs. She clenches her fist emphatically and looks upward toward an imagined, uncaring God. She says "it's just..." She opens her hand and stares in front of her with a 1000 yard stare and finishes "Neoliberalism." The first woman looks annoyed, pissed off.
March 19, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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explodingarrow.bsky.social
Comics critics! You've got until FRIDAY to apply to the comics criticism mini grant! AND there's news! Due to an anonymous donor, we will be bumping the number of mini grants awarded from six to EIGHT!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
2025 Comics Criticism Mini Grant
This project will be awarding EIGHT mini grants of $250 to comics critics. To apply, please provide 3 links to comics criticism work of at least 500 words published in the last year (blogs and Youtube...
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February 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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danielwarrenart.bsky.social
My cover for Wolverine 400, out in April. Get pumped!
February 11, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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nicholasgrossman.bsky.social
I have wondered if the New York Times has been acting as handmaidens of fascism because the paper's leaders find it appealing, but now I'm wondering how many people with prominent positions there are just genuinely stupid.
New York Times saying Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl half time show focused on a rap beef "at the expense of a larger statement." Samuel L. Jackson dressed as Uncle Sam, performing in the Super Bowl half time show. Kendrick Lamar performing at the Super Bowl half time show, standing in the center of an all Black groups of dancers in red, white, and blue, arranged like the American flag. Kendrick Lamar performing at the Super Bowl half time show, standing in the center of an all Black groups of dancers in red, white, and blue, arranged like an American flag that is splitting in the middle.
February 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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wallacepolsom.bsky.social
Four movie posters with art by Mitchell Hooks.
December 22, 2024 at 7:41 PM
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imagecomics.com
We’re Taking Everyone Down With Us. The all-new, six issue miniseries! @ashcanpress.com Stefano Landini
www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general...
‘Punisher’ Writer, Artist Reteam for Indie Revenge Comic Book ‘We’re Taking Everyone Down With Us’ (Exclusive)
The six-issue series follows an orphaned girl and her dad's bodyguard robot.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
December 20, 2024 at 12:48 AM
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hausofdecline.bsky.social
A woman says "since coming out as Trans, I am finally indulging my instinct to wear a variety of cute lil' outfits." With a look of determination, she clenches her fist and says "I have now achieved even closer kinship with my greatest hero and role model." She tearfully salutes a massive shrine dedicated to Roger the Alien from American Dad.
December 19, 2024 at 1:46 PM
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zackquaintance.bsky.social
🔥🔥🔥
December 17, 2024 at 1:37 PM
createdbyclyde.bsky.social
What a weird announcement. This is the type of energy that has me very optimistic about DC moving forward
jamesgunn.bsky.social James Gunn @jamesgunn.bsky.social · Dec 13
Exciting news out of DC Studios today as #Clayface, a DCU story from a script by Mike Flanagan, has been OFFICIALLY greenlit.

Clayface premieres in 2026.
December 16, 2024 at 5:10 PM
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sxbond.bsky.social
📢We’re only $106 from smashing the 4th stretch goal w/10 hours left in the campaign. Will YOU be the one to take us there? www.kickstarter.com/projects/sxb...
December 15, 2024 at 6:43 AM
createdbyclyde.bsky.social
Perhaps I’ve met my soul mate. This movie was on rotation once a week for a non trivial amount of my childhood
ravenwritindesk.bsky.social Lee Newman | He/Him @ravenwritindesk.bsky.social · Dec 13
What's a movie you love that most people think is terrible? I'll start.
December 13, 2024 at 5:11 PM
createdbyclyde.bsky.social
I admire the hell out of Liam Sharp and his work. Really appreciate you sharing these lessons too with other creators. I’ll admit that I’m one of those readers that read Starhenge digitally through Hoopla, but seeing the numbers it is clear how important it is to actually make a purchase!
December 12, 2024 at 2:04 PM
createdbyclyde.bsky.social
Because he uses a bidet like a civilized person
December 12, 2024 at 11:40 AM
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derfbackderf.bsky.social
This is how an authoritarian president in 1918 dealt with political cartoonists who pissed him off.

From the new book, a true story of cartoonists, oppression, vigilantes, spies, and communists!
Prisoners are hung by their wrists from cell bars.
December 12, 2024 at 1:11 AM