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Dave Kellett
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Cartoonist of DRIVE (http://drivecomic.com)
& SHELDON (http://sheldoncomics.com).
Co-director of STRIPPED (https://stripped.vhx.tv).
Co-host of COMICLAB (http://comiclabpodcast.com)
& THE WRONG WAY (https://m.youtube.com/@wrongwayshow)
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My new favorite dude from the British Museum is this 3500-year old Egyptian coffin lid, who looks like he just got home from kindergarten and has the most amazing story to tell you about finger painting
November 25, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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Can I just say that I’m a DELIGHT to go through the British Museum with? Every statue gets a little 5-second improv voice from me
November 25, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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Works with cats too!
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COMIC: Stressed? Tired?
PANEL 1: GRAMP, an older bald man with a grey mustache, stands against a dar background, bags under his eyes, cloud above his head, clearly stressed and tired. NARRATION: Friends, are you stressed? Overworked? Tired? Have you tried… PANEL 2: Against a bright background fading from blue to green to yellow, with sunburst lines, bright purple and blue text reads: …HUGGING A DOG? PANEL 3: GRAMP hugs OSO, the fawn pug. a small heart hangs between them, as sun burst lines shine behind them on a yellow background. Text: BENEFITS INCLUDE: - Oh man - So nice - And you can feel their little breath on your shoulder and it is THE BEST ——— Want 5,000 more comics like this? Join us at Patreon.com/sheldoncomics for the *FULL* Sheldon archives, art giveaways, fun community, and more! Sheldon Comics copyright Dave Kellett. Colors by Beth Reidmiller
November 24, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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On behalf of the 8th century BC Assyrian king who paid twenty gold coins to have his likeness sculpted, can I just say… THIS ARTIST DONE HIM DIRTY
November 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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i really enjoyed the documentary AGE OF DISCLOSURE on Amazon Prime! I was surprised at the sheer number of Senators & Representatives & more who they got to talk on record. Not to mention a Director of Natl Intelligence, a Secretary of State, an Admiral & more…

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A Film About Unidentified Phenomena Gets a Congressional Audience
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November 24, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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COMIC: Stressed? Tired?
PANEL 1: GRAMP, an older bald man with a grey mustache, stands against a dar background, bags under his eyes, cloud above his head, clearly stressed and tired. NARRATION: Friends, are you stressed? Overworked? Tired? Have you tried… PANEL 2: Against a bright background fading from blue to green to yellow, with sunburst lines, bright purple and blue text reads: …HUGGING A DOG? PANEL 3: GRAMP hugs OSO, the fawn pug. a small heart hangs between them, as sun burst lines shine behind them on a yellow background. Text: BENEFITS INCLUDE: - Oh man - So nice - And you can feel their little breath on your shoulder and it is THE BEST ——— Want 5,000 more comics like this? Join us at Patreon.com/sheldoncomics for the *FULL* Sheldon archives, art giveaways, fun community, and more! Sheldon Comics copyright Dave Kellett. Colors by Beth Reidmiller
November 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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i really enjoyed the documentary AGE OF DISCLOSURE on Amazon Prime! I was surprised at the sheer number of Senators & Representatives & more who they got to talk on record. Not to mention a Director of Natl Intelligence, a Secretary of State, an Admiral & more…

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/m...
A Film About Unidentified Phenomena Gets a Congressional Audience
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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Only two more days to get your applications sent in for Comics Camp. I'm happy to answer any questions!

...Although, any s'mores related questions should be directed to @mariancall.bsky.social
2026 Comics Camp Application
Alaska Robotics Comics Camp Convention & In-Town Events: May 7th - May 9th, 2026 Camp Dates: May 9th - May 13th, 2026 ************************ Have you attended in the past? Feel free to skip any o...
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November 22, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Gang, there are now 7 episodes of our new drawing-n-friendship show *THE WRONG WAY*! Check out the ep where we try to draw GARFIELD…the wrong way!
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Bsky: @wrongwayshow.com
All Eps: wrongwayshow.com
Hosts: @bradguigar.com @kevinmcshane.org & me, the handsome one!
Pro Cartoonists Redesign Garfield
Get early access, extended cuts, and more at https://www.wrongwayshow.com Join veteran cartoonists Dave Kellett, Kevin McShane, and Brad Guigar as they show you how to draw Garfield without getting…
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November 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Tomorrow in London!

Come say hi, grab a pint, and get a free sketch of *FRIENDSHIP*
davekellett.bsky.social Dave Kellett @davekellett.bsky.social · 9d
London, UK pals! Let's do a pint meetup!

WHEN: Sun, Nov 23, 3-4:00PM
WHERE: Fitzroy Tavern, 16 Charlotte St, London W1T 2LY

- It’s just a quick pint meetup! Nothing fancy!
- I'll sketch in any book of mine you bring
- BUT: email me at [email protected] if coming, in case the time/venue changes!
November 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Bluesky pals! I have a sci-fi graphic novel called DRIVE, & it's my favorite thing I've ever done! If you need a long, escapist read at the moment the entire thing is free to read, here: drivecomic.com
(THIS PAGE: The Grand Voss Talkin’ )
PANEL 1: The TESSKAN with the shorter tusk pushes the pilot aside and pushes a button. GRAND VOSS: “Hey! This here’s THE GRAND VOSS talkin’… Who is you in control a’ that there Continuum ship?” PANEL 2: The GRAND VOSS is pushed back, eyes bulge, as 3 bullets shoot in to his chest and stomach. Sound Effect: THOOT. THOOT. THOOT. PANLE 3: The ADMIRAL, with his uniform unbuttoned to show a holster, holds a smoking gun. PANEL 4: THE EMPEROR, rushes up to the ADMIRAL, still holding the gun. EMPEROR: Admiral, what in god’s name are you doing? That was my Voss! ADMIRAL: Sire, you don’t realize what danger we’re suddenly under. PANEL 5: The other, larger TESSKAN looks at the body of the GRAND VOSS laying on the ground, smoking. PANEL 6: The TESSKAN looks over his shoulder at the ADMIRAL (off panel). PANEL 7 (this panel is slightly over lapping panesl 6 and 8, smaller): Close up on the TESSKAN, snarling. PANEL 8: The TESSKAN rushes his target, mouth open in a roar, arms up in attack. Dark splatter and rush lines indicate violence. ——— Want to read the full story? Join us at Patreon.com/drive for the *FULL* Tales of the Drive archives, art giveaways, fun community, and more! DRIVE copyright Dave Kellett. Colors by Beth Reidmiller
November 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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TODAY'S COMIC: Grazing
PANEL 1: OSO, the fawn pug, leans down, eating a mouth full of grass. Behind him is the end of a fence and a bush. Text: No! i not eating grass PANEL 2: In front of a big, leafy tree, OSO eats more grass. Text: i grazing PANEL 3: A panel bathed in warm light, three hills with a leafy tree encapsulate OSO, head up, hears sticking straight out. Behind him is a huge yellow sun. Text: i a tiny cow ——— Want 5,000 more comics like this? Join us at Patreon.com/sheldoncomics for the *FULL* Sheldon archives, art giveaways, fun community, and more! Sheldon Comics copyright Dave Kellett. Colors by Beth Reidmiller
November 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Two left!
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There are a few *SIGNED* copies of "Anatomy of Dogs" up for grabs, if you wanted one!
---> sheldonstore.com/products/sig...
November 21, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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TODAY'S COMIC: I Bark at You...
PANEL 1: OSO, the fawn pug, stands next to DIGBY, the brown dachshund. Behind them is a wood fence, push and a couple trees. OSO: I bark at you. You bark at me. PANEL 2: Close up on OSO and DIGBY and he continues. OSO: And ‘round and ‘round we go. It gains us NOTHING. So let us break the cycle. PANEL 3: Over DIGBY and OSO’s shoulders we see a tri-color australian shepherd stands, blue eyes wide, looking at them. OSO and DIGBY’s mouths are wide open in barking. OSO: And instead bark at Greg. ——— Want 5,000 more comics like this? Join us at Patreon.com/sheldoncomics for the *FULL* Sheldon archives, art giveaways, fun community, and more! Sheldon Comics copyright Dave Kellett. Colors by Beth Reidmiller
November 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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COMIC: My Dearest Mary...
PANEL 1: In sepia tones, OSO the fawn pug, sits next to a fire with a pot hanging over it. He wears a civil-war era military hat, and holds a pencil in his paw as he writes on a piece of paper. What he’s writing: My dearest Mary: I pray that you and the children are well. PANEL 2: In the same sepia tones, closer in on OSO, he continues to write. What he’s writing: Things here are dire. We have made camp outside Gettysburg, but winter bites deep. The rations are gone…I haven’t eaten in days. THE ENDS DRAWS NEAR. PANEL 3: In regular colors, GRAMP, an older bald man with a grey mustache, holds a dog bowl full of food with one hand, the other hand on his hip as he looks annoyed. OSO stands at his feet, eyes wide, ears down, mouth open. GRAMP: Oh for goodness sake. Dinner is five minutes late. OSO: BAROOOOO —— Want 5,000 more comics like this? Join us at Patreon.com/sheldoncomics for the *FULL* Sheldon archives, art giveaways, fun community, and more! Sheldon Comics copyright Dave Kellett. Colors by Beth Reidmiller
November 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Bluesky pals! I have a sci-fi graphic novel called DRIVE, & it's my favorite thing I've ever done! If you need a long, escapist read at the moment the entire thing is free to read, here: drivecomic.com
(THIS PAGE: The Grand Voss Talkin’ )
PANEL 1: The TESSKAN with the shorter tusk pushes the pilot aside and pushes a button. GRAND VOSS: “Hey! This here’s THE GRAND VOSS talkin’… Who is you in control a’ that there Continuum ship?” PANEL 2: The GRAND VOSS is pushed back, eyes bulge, as 3 bullets shoot in to his chest and stomach. Sound Effect: THOOT. THOOT. THOOT. PANLE 3: The ADMIRAL, with his uniform unbuttoned to show a holster, holds a smoking gun. PANEL 4: THE EMPEROR, rushes up to the ADMIRAL, still holding the gun. EMPEROR: Admiral, what in god’s name are you doing? That was my Voss! ADMIRAL: Sire, you don’t realize what danger we’re suddenly under. PANEL 5: The other, larger TESSKAN looks at the body of the GRAND VOSS laying on the ground, smoking. PANEL 6: The TESSKAN looks over his shoulder at the ADMIRAL (off panel). PANEL 7 (this panel is slightly over lapping panesl 6 and 8, smaller): Close up on the TESSKAN, snarling. PANEL 8: The TESSKAN rushes his target, mouth open in a roar, arms up in attack. Dark splatter and rush lines indicate violence. ——— Want to read the full story? Join us at Patreon.com/drive for the *FULL* Tales of the Drive archives, art giveaways, fun community, and more! DRIVE copyright Dave Kellett. Colors by Beth Reidmiller
November 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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COMIC: This is how the week ends...
PANEL 1: OSO, a fawn pug, leaps in the air, eyes bugged out, mouth open in a bark. The background fades from a warm yellow to green. no text. PANEL 2: OSO leaps the other direction, ears up, eyes bugged out, mouth open. The background fades from a green to teal. no text PANEL 3: OSO leaps the other direction again. ears up, eyes bugged out, mouth open. The background fades from a blue to a cooler blue. no text PANEL 4: OSO has landed face first on the ground, butt up. A Z rises from his head. The background fades from blue to purple. TEXT: This is how the week ends: not with a bang, but with a whimper ——— Want 5,000 more comics like this? Join us at Patreon.com/sheldoncomics for the *FULL* Sheldon archives, art giveaways, fun community, and more! Sheldon Comics copyright Dave Kellett. Colors by Beth Reidmiller
November 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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TODAY'S COMIC: I Bark at You...
PANEL 1: OSO, the fawn pug, stands next to DIGBY, the brown dachshund. Behind them is a wood fence, push and a couple trees. OSO: I bark at you. You bark at me. PANEL 2: Close up on OSO and DIGBY and he continues. OSO: And ‘round and ‘round we go. It gains us NOTHING. So let us break the cycle. PANEL 3: Over DIGBY and OSO’s shoulders we see a tri-color australian shepherd stands, blue eyes wide, looking at them. OSO and DIGBY’s mouths are wide open in barking. OSO: And instead bark at Greg. ——— Want 5,000 more comics like this? Join us at Patreon.com/sheldoncomics for the *FULL* Sheldon archives, art giveaways, fun community, and more! Sheldon Comics copyright Dave Kellett. Colors by Beth Reidmiller
November 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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COMIC: Star light, star bright
PANEL 1: SHELDON, a ten-year old boy with large glasses, and ARTHUR, a yellow duck, lay on a grassy hill with trees in the background. The night sky is above them, with a bright star in the middle, where SHELDON is pointing. SHELDON: See the light from that star? IT’S SPECIAL. PANEL 2: They continue to lay on the grass, SHELDON has his hands behind his head. SHELDON: 10.000 years ago, that light left its star. And it’s been travelling all those years JUST for this moment, JUST to be seen by you. ARTHUR: WHOA. PANEL 3: Close up on SHELDON. SHELDON: Now, imagine if it had travelled all that way, and you weren’t here to see it. It’d be THOUSANDS of years of travel…wasted. PANEL 4: Back to SHELDON and ARTHUR laying on the grass. The Star shining above them. ARTHUR: DANG. Stars is NEEDY. SHELDON: All a star asks of us is that we never ever go to sleep. ——— Want 5,000 more comics like this? Join us at Patreon.com/sheldoncomics for the *FULL* Sheldon archives, art giveaways, fun community, and more! Sheldon Comics copyright Dave Kellett. Colors by Beth Reidmiller
November 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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TODAY'S COMIC: Dachshunds!
PANEL 1: DIGBY, a brown dachshund, stands next to a blue sofa, looking nervous. NARRATION: THey’re anxious most of the day. PANEL 2: DIGBY runs towards a door, mouth wide open in a bark. NARRATION: They dislike people coming to their door. PANEL 3: DIGBY lays in a dog bed with a blanket over him, just his nose and eyes sticking out. NARRATION: They’d frankly rather be back in bed. PANEL 4: DIGBY leaps across an oblong purple background, face is excited. TEXT: DACHSHUNDS: ….they’re YOU! —— Want 5,000 more comics like this? Join us at Patreon.com/sheldoncomics for the *FULL* Sheldon archives, art giveaways, fun community, and more! Sheldon Comics copyright Dave Kellett. Colors by Beth Reidmiller
November 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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COMIC: Drinking Coffee from a Mixing Bowl
PANEL 1: GRAMP, an older bald man with a grey. mustache, stands holding a vintage green Pyrex bowl to his mouth. ARTHUR, a yellow duck, stands looking up at him, ARTHUR: Are you…drinking coffee from A MIXING BOWL?? GRAMP: All the mugs are in the dishwasher. PANEL 2: GRAMP holds the mixing bowl, coffee sloshing in it and looks down at it. GRAMP: But look…I ain’t the queen. This is fine. PANEL 3: GRAMP sips again from the bowl, ARTHUR looks away. GRAMP: After all, life is not survival of the fittest. It’s survival of the ADAPTABLE. SHELDON: And their mixing bowls. —— Want 5,000 more comics like this? Join us at Patreon.com/sheldoncomics for the *FULL* Sheldon archives, art giveaways, fun community, and more! Sheldon Comics copyright Dave Kellett. Colors by Beth Reidmiller
November 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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TODAY'S COMIC: Dachshunds!
PANEL 1: DIGBY, a brown dachshund, stands next to a blue sofa, looking nervous. NARRATION: THey’re anxious most of the day. PANEL 2: DIGBY runs towards a door, mouth wide open in a bark. NARRATION: They dislike people coming to their door. PANEL 3: DIGBY lays in a dog bed with a blanket over him, just his nose and eyes sticking out. NARRATION: They’d frankly rather be back in bed. PANEL 4: DIGBY leaps across an oblong purple background, face is excited. TEXT: DACHSHUNDS: ….they’re YOU! —— Want 5,000 more comics like this? Join us at Patreon.com/sheldoncomics for the *FULL* Sheldon archives, art giveaways, fun community, and more! Sheldon Comics copyright Dave Kellett. Colors by Beth Reidmiller
November 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Reposted by Dave Kellett
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There are a few *SIGNED* copies of "Anatomy of Dogs" up for grabs, if you wanted one!
---> sheldonstore.com/products/sig...
November 17, 2025 at 6:19 AM
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COMIC: Drop it...
PANEL 1: SHELDON, a ten-year old boy with large glasses, stands in the doorway of a hallway while OSO, a fawn pug, stands in the foreground with a full hotdog in a bun in his mouth. NARRATION: Sometimes, your mild-mannered dog gets ahold of food they shouldn’t… SHELDON: Hey! Drop it! PANEL 2: SHELDON puts his hands on his hip and frowns as OSO continues to keep the hotdog in his mouth. ARTHUR, the yellow duck, joins the scene by yelling at OSO. NARRATION: And in that moment, your gentle pup makes a MONUMENTAL DECISION. ARTHUR: Hey! He said drop it! PANEL 3: SHELDON wrestle OSO, legs and arms flying. ARTHUR runs towards them, FLACO the green lizard flies in from the side to aid, and GRAMP’s hands come in from the side as well. The hotdog remains in OSO’s mouth. NARRATION: They will not go gentle into that good night Text in a bright yellow burst: RAGE! RAGE AGAINST THE DYING OF THE LIGHT! ——— Want 5,000 more comics like this? Join us at Patreon.com/sheldoncomics for the *FULL* Sheldon archives, art giveaways, fun community, and more! Sheldon Comics copyright Dave Kellett. Colors by Beth Reidmiller
November 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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There are a few *SIGNED* copies of "Anatomy of Dogs" up for grabs, if you wanted one!
---> sheldonstore.com/products/sig...
November 17, 2025 at 6:19 AM