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]
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.
My Friday column is hitting a day later than usual this week for a very good reason, so I just wanted to give subscribers and patrons a heads up.
FYI: My Friday column Comics Disassembled will be my Saturday column this week, as Friday will be an off day on SKTCHD/Off Panel’s Patreon in support of the National General Strike.
(It’s already written, so expect it first thing Saturday morning)
(It’s already written, so expect it first thing Saturday morning)
January 30, 2026 at 2:01 AM
My Friday column is hitting a day later than usual this week for a very good reason, so I just wanted to give subscribers and patrons a heads up.
The world of Brimpers is about to get a lot bigger. (The comic fan group for Sex Criminals) (and maybe the other thing??)
A show about doing it. (Crime.) (…Ok and the other thing.) Very excited for Sex Criminals.
January 29, 2026 at 9:30 PM
The world of Brimpers is about to get a lot bigger. (The comic fan group for Sex Criminals) (and maybe the other thing??)
Oliver and I take on The Power Fantasy in the latest edition of Double Take, and spoilers, but we get into spoilers as we discuss its wild third arc and the events that lead up to it.
The Power Fantasy! A very good comic book!
The Power Fantasy! A very good comic book!
This time in Double Take, @oliversava.bsky.social and @davidharper.bsky.social turn their sights on The Power Fantasy, as they discuss the series to date* and its incendiary third arc that will change The Power Fantasy's universe FOREVER.
* We did this before #15 came out.
* We did this before #15 came out.
Double Take: The Power Fantasy Makes the Leap in its Incendiary Third Arc - SKTCHD
Welcome to Double Take, a column dedicated to highlighting different comics and each’s merits through a discussion between two veterans of the comic site space. One is yours truly, the person behind t...
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January 29, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Oliver and I take on The Power Fantasy in the latest edition of Double Take, and spoilers, but we get into spoilers as we discuss its wild third arc and the events that lead up to it.
The Power Fantasy! A very good comic book!
The Power Fantasy! A very good comic book!
I’m in season five of a Community rewatch, and I am now ready to make an official declaration: Cooperative Polygraphy is my favorite episode.
(Basic Lupine Urology is probably number two) (it’s close)
(Basic Lupine Urology is probably number two) (it’s close)
January 29, 2026 at 5:52 AM
I’m in season five of a Community rewatch, and I am now ready to make an official declaration: Cooperative Polygraphy is my favorite episode.
(Basic Lupine Urology is probably number two) (it’s close)
(Basic Lupine Urology is probably number two) (it’s close)
My big win of the week: I got my comic shop to order a whole bunch of @peow.bsky.social books, including some great @decassette.bsky.social graphic novels and Stop!! Hibari-Kun! And apparently the staff loves them. Woo!
January 28, 2026 at 11:25 PM
My big win of the week: I got my comic shop to order a whole bunch of @peow.bsky.social books, including some great @decassette.bsky.social graphic novels and Stop!! Hibari-Kun! And apparently the staff loves them. Woo!
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Welcome to Chip Chat, a new interview series with writer, artist, and man about comics Chip Zdarsky that will run each month on SKTCHD and the SKTCHD YouTube throughout 2026.
This first edition is The State of the Zdarsky, as we talk about his big year at Marvel, the state of comics, and more.
This first edition is The State of the Zdarsky, as we talk about his big year at Marvel, the state of comics, and more.
Chip Chat Vol. 1: The State of the Zdarsky
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January 28, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Welcome to Chip Chat, a new interview series with writer, artist, and man about comics Chip Zdarsky that will run each month on SKTCHD and the SKTCHD YouTube throughout 2026.
This first edition is The State of the Zdarsky, as we talk about his big year at Marvel, the state of comics, and more.
This first edition is The State of the Zdarsky, as we talk about his big year at Marvel, the state of comics, and more.
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Unused Star Wars cover from last year
January 28, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Unused Star Wars cover from last year
My wife Amber is the quiet superpower behind SKTCHD because I will ask her extremely random things like, "Can you help me make a header image that combines cliché YouTube graphics with the energy of The Mitchells vs. The Machines?" and then she does this.
She's the best.
She's the best.
January 28, 2026 at 6:14 PM
My wife Amber is the quiet superpower behind SKTCHD because I will ask her extremely random things like, "Can you help me make a header image that combines cliché YouTube graphics with the energy of The Mitchells vs. The Machines?" and then she does this.
She's the best.
She's the best.
A wild Chip Zdarsky appeared!
I'll be talking to Chip each month of 2026 for an interview series about anything and everything. This first edition digs into The State of the Zdarsky, but we're recording a new one on Monday that's going a MUCH different route. Should be fun, so check it out!
I'll be talking to Chip each month of 2026 for an interview series about anything and everything. This first edition digs into The State of the Zdarsky, but we're recording a new one on Monday that's going a MUCH different route. Should be fun, so check it out!
Welcome to Chip Chat, a new interview series with writer, artist, and man about comics Chip Zdarsky that will run each month on SKTCHD and the SKTCHD YouTube throughout 2026.
This first edition is The State of the Zdarsky, as we talk about his big year at Marvel, the state of comics, and more.
This first edition is The State of the Zdarsky, as we talk about his big year at Marvel, the state of comics, and more.
Chip Chat Vol. 1: The State of the Zdarsky
YouTube video by SKTCHD
www.youtube.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:18 PM
A wild Chip Zdarsky appeared!
I'll be talking to Chip each month of 2026 for an interview series about anything and everything. This first edition digs into The State of the Zdarsky, but we're recording a new one on Monday that's going a MUCH different route. Should be fun, so check it out!
I'll be talking to Chip each month of 2026 for an interview series about anything and everything. This first edition digs into The State of the Zdarsky, but we're recording a new one on Monday that's going a MUCH different route. Should be fun, so check it out!