David Harper
@davidharper.bsky.social
Runs SKTCHD (@sktchd.bsky.social), an Eisner nominated subscription comic site: SKTCHD.com. Hosts a weekly comics interview podcast called Off Panel: https://bit.ly/OffPanelPod. Food/sports enthusiast. Man of cats. Terrible Alaskan. he/him [email protected]
I love how the hubbub was that the NBA Trade Deadline was going to be calm but instead it's been just bananas, and in a bananas way. I fully support this type of nonsense.
February 4, 2026 at 7:03 PM
I love how the hubbub was that the NBA Trade Deadline was going to be calm but instead it's been just bananas, and in a bananas way. I fully support this type of nonsense.
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I kind of love this for OKC.
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I kind of love this for OKC.
BREAKING: The Philadelphia 76ers are trading guard Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a 2026 Rockets first-round pick and three second-round picks, sources tell ESPN.
February 4, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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I kind of love this for OKC.
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I kind of love this for OKC.
The Washington Wizards are building the weirdest team the NBA has ever seen. It's like the Warriors' Two Timelines, but both are completely drunk.
BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are trading 10-time NBA All-Star Anthony Davis, Jaden Hardy, D'Angelo Russell and Dante Exum to the Washington Wizards for Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley III, 2 first-round picks and 3 second-rounders, sources tell ESPN.
February 4, 2026 at 6:58 PM
The Washington Wizards are building the weirdest team the NBA has ever seen. It's like the Warriors' Two Timelines, but both are completely drunk.
Vertigo Comics has been a crucial part of my comic book journey, so today on SKTCHD, I wrote about the role it played in my life as a comic fan, how that evolved, and why I think this new version could have the juice.
I truly cannot wait. Vertigo is BACK.
I truly cannot wait. Vertigo is BACK.
It's time for The Return of the King, as Vertigo Comics is back today. In honor of its arrival, I wrote about its return, the environment it's coming back to, and how it fits in all of that.
The Return of the King - SKTCHD
Vertigo is back this week, so let’s celebrate.
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February 4, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Vertigo Comics has been a crucial part of my comic book journey, so today on SKTCHD, I wrote about the role it played in my life as a comic fan, how that evolved, and why I think this new version could have the juice.
I truly cannot wait. Vertigo is BACK.
I truly cannot wait. Vertigo is BACK.
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I have heard these books are really good
🚨✝️ BACK IN STOCK ALERT ✝️🚨
Issues 1-3 of Steeple by @badmachinery.com are now back in stock! Get them while they're hot! Or lukewarm. They're delicious at any temperature, really.
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Issues 1-3 of Steeple by @badmachinery.com are now back in stock! Get them while they're hot! Or lukewarm. They're delicious at any temperature, really.
topatoco.com/collections/...
February 3, 2026 at 9:03 PM
I have heard these books are really good
Off Panel has been growing DRAMATICALLY of late, and if you'd like to support all the work that goes into my long-running comics interview podcast, backing it on Patreon is a great way to do that!
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PLUS: It supports the work I do on the show! Which is now my job!
PLUS: It supports the work I do on the show! Which is now my job!
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February 3, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Off Panel has been growing DRAMATICALLY of late, and if you'd like to support all the work that goes into my long-running comics interview podcast, backing it on Patreon is a great way to do that!
A very particular part of my brain to the rest of my brain whenever a new Godzilla-related thing hits:
February 3, 2026 at 7:54 PM
A very particular part of my brain to the rest of my brain whenever a new Godzilla-related thing hits:
Let it be known that I greatly appreciate @christosgage.bsky.social’s glorious resurrection of my guy Wilbur Day, aka Stilt-Man, aka Stilty, aka the 🐐.
No one appreciates me enough for making sure the original Stilt-Man, Wilbur Day, was resurrected and stayed that way. But it's cool. I don't do it for recognition. Some things you do because it's just the right thing.
February 3, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Let it be known that I greatly appreciate @christosgage.bsky.social’s glorious resurrection of my guy Wilbur Day, aka Stilt-Man, aka Stilty, aka the 🐐.
Game recognizes game when it comes to Sharon Stone and the development of The Quick and The Dead, I guess. She knew what was up.
February 3, 2026 at 6:40 AM
Game recognizes game when it comes to Sharon Stone and the development of The Quick and The Dead, I guess. She knew what was up.
We’re so back (to watching a Sam Raimi movie with a loaded cast for the first time in probably 20 years).
February 3, 2026 at 4:18 AM
We’re so back (to watching a Sam Raimi movie with a loaded cast for the first time in probably 20 years).
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FLIP, my latest original graphic novel, about a scholarship student who swaps bodies with her crush. You can check it out here: us.macmillan.com/books/9781250179524/flip/
February 2, 2026 at 7:09 PM
FLIP, my latest original graphic novel, about a scholarship student who swaps bodies with her crush. You can check it out here: us.macmillan.com/books/9781250179524/flip/
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Vertigo's back this week with The Nice House by the Sea #7, and if you want to learn more about this new era for the legendary imprint, you might enjoy my conversation with DC Executive Editor @conroyforreal.bsky.social from NYCC 2025.
Off Panel #522: Speaking the Language with Chris Conroy - SKTCHD
DC Executive Editor Chris Conroy, who works on the Absolute, Black Label, and Vertigo lines at the publisher, joins the podcast to talk about the newly returned Vertigo Comics line. Conroy discusses h...
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February 2, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Vertigo's back this week with The Nice House by the Sea #7, and if you want to learn more about this new era for the legendary imprint, you might enjoy my conversation with DC Executive Editor @conroyforreal.bsky.social from NYCC 2025.
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What's it like to create during a crisis? I talked with members of the Minneapolis comic community like @trungles.com, @zandercannon.bsky.social, K. Woodman-Maynard, and more about making comics during ICE's occupation, the ICE Out Comics initiative, and more.
This is open to non-subscribers.
This is open to non-subscribers.
“This Gives Us an Outlet”: Members of the Minneapolis Comic Community on What It's Like to Create During a Crisis - SKTCHD
It might seem like an unusual comparison, but for some comic creators who reside in Minneapolis, Minnesota, living through Operation Metro Surge — the effort by the U.S. Department of Homeland Securit...
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February 2, 2026 at 6:08 PM
What's it like to create during a crisis? I talked with members of the Minneapolis comic community like @trungles.com, @zandercannon.bsky.social, K. Woodman-Maynard, and more about making comics during ICE's occupation, the ICE Out Comics initiative, and more.
This is open to non-subscribers.
This is open to non-subscribers.
There are a LOT of people reading my piece on the Minneapolis comics community, so as a note, if you would like to read more writing about comics like that or would like to support the work that goes into it, subscribe to SKTCHD.
My site is entirely independent, ad-free, and funded by subscribers.
My site is entirely independent, ad-free, and funded by subscribers.
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Welcome to SKTCHD. So…what is SKTCHD? SKTCHD is an Eisner Award-nominated subscription comic site run by David Harper that’s designed to tell the story behind the world of comics in a variety of ways,...
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February 2, 2026 at 6:42 PM
There are a LOT of people reading my piece on the Minneapolis comics community, so as a note, if you would like to read more writing about comics like that or would like to support the work that goes into it, subscribe to SKTCHD.
My site is entirely independent, ad-free, and funded by subscribers.
My site is entirely independent, ad-free, and funded by subscribers.
ICE's occupation in Minneapolis has affected everyone that lives there, and today on SKTCHD, I wrote about what it's like for comic creators in the area, and how they're using their art to tell the story of the city from their perspectives.
What's it like to create during a crisis? I talked with members of the Minneapolis comic community like @trungles.com, @zandercannon.bsky.social, K. Woodman-Maynard, and more about making comics during ICE's occupation, the ICE Out Comics initiative, and more.
This is open to non-subscribers.
This is open to non-subscribers.
“This Gives Us an Outlet”: Members of the Minneapolis Comic Community on What It's Like to Create During a Crisis - SKTCHD
It might seem like an unusual comparison, but for some comic creators who reside in Minneapolis, Minnesota, living through Operation Metro Surge — the effort by the U.S. Department of Homeland Securit...
sktchd.com
February 2, 2026 at 6:18 PM
ICE's occupation in Minneapolis has affected everyone that lives there, and today on SKTCHD, I wrote about what it's like for comic creators in the area, and how they're using their art to tell the story of the city from their perspectives.
It’s cat bed time.
February 2, 2026 at 5:52 AM
It’s cat bed time.
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Liam was taken from Columbia Heights, the town just south of my high school in Fridley and just north of the Arts district in NE Minneapolis. I spent a lot of time with friends there after extracurriculars. News of his abduction completely broke my heart. I’m glad he’s home. #Comics4Liam
February 1, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Liam was taken from Columbia Heights, the town just south of my high school in Fridley and just north of the Arts district in NE Minneapolis. I spent a lot of time with friends there after extracurriculars. News of his abduction completely broke my heart. I’m glad he’s home. #Comics4Liam
Update: This ruled.
Today’s acquisition after a very passionate and convincing pitch by an extremely charming bookseller:
February 1, 2026 at 8:04 AM
Update: This ruled.
Ray and Pete from The Long Walk might be on the Mount Rushmore of most convincing movie friendships. Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson should be in movies together for a long time.
February 1, 2026 at 4:54 AM
Ray and Pete from The Long Walk might be on the Mount Rushmore of most convincing movie friendships. Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson should be in movies together for a long time.
There's never been an article I more wanted to get right than one of my two feature pieces for SKTCHD this week. We'll see if I do, but my first draft felt pretty good, and that's a good start.
January 31, 2026 at 9:59 PM
There's never been an article I more wanted to get right than one of my two feature pieces for SKTCHD this week. We'll see if I do, but my first draft felt pretty good, and that's a good start.
Finally the recognition I’ve been waiting for!
(It’s very nice)
(It’s very nice)
January 31, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Finally the recognition I’ve been waiting for!
(It’s very nice)
(It’s very nice)
I think Dr. Garcia has somehow become my favorite character on The Pitt during season two??? Every time she shows up I kind of want to shout out “GARCIA!” like she’s Norm from Cheers.
January 31, 2026 at 4:44 AM
I think Dr. Garcia has somehow become my favorite character on The Pitt during season two??? Every time she shows up I kind of want to shout out “GARCIA!” like she’s Norm from Cheers.
Catherine O'Hara made everything she was in better and was electric in everything she did, from Beetlejuice to The Studio. An absolute boss, a comedic legend, and one that will be dearly missed.
God, she was the best.
God, she was the best.
January 30, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Catherine O'Hara made everything she was in better and was electric in everything she did, from Beetlejuice to The Studio. An absolute boss, a comedic legend, and one that will be dearly missed.
God, she was the best.
God, she was the best.