Desmond Reed
@desmondreed.bsky.social
Boston-based cartoonist
Representation: Dan Lazar | Writers House
The Cola Pop Creemees: Opening Act (2023)
The Horrors of Being a Human (2025)
Representation: Dan Lazar | Writers House
The Cola Pop Creemees: Opening Act (2023)
The Horrors of Being a Human (2025)
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Desmond Reed
@desmondreed.bsky.social
· Jan 22
Available Spring 2025 from Microcosm Publishing - The Horrors of Being a Human! microcosm.pub/Squiggly
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Reposted by Desmond Reed
Next up on my great comics-reading catch-up list: The Cola Pop Creemees: Opening Act by @desmondreed.bsky.social. It’s an extraordinary set of character portraits , where fictional band members come across as real people. It’s a bittersweet, frequently funny book that can make you cringe and cry.
The Cola Pop Creemees: Opening Act
This book I got as part of Birdcage Bottom Books' 2023(!) Kickstarter campaign. The Cola Pop Creemees: Opening Act is on its surface a fun...
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July 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Next up on my great comics-reading catch-up list: The Cola Pop Creemees: Opening Act by @desmondreed.bsky.social. It’s an extraordinary set of character portraits , where fictional band members come across as real people. It’s a bittersweet, frequently funny book that can make you cringe and cry.
Reposted by Desmond Reed
The latest Cola Pop Creemees book from @desmondreed.bsky.social, THE HORRORS OF BEING A HUMAN is available from @microcosm.bsky.social. The title says it all but if you need more reasons to become a groupie for this fictional band, here's a link to my interview w/Desmond: comicon.com/2025/06/03/t...
June 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The latest Cola Pop Creemees book from @desmondreed.bsky.social, THE HORRORS OF BEING A HUMAN is available from @microcosm.bsky.social. The title says it all but if you need more reasons to become a groupie for this fictional band, here's a link to my interview w/Desmond: comicon.com/2025/06/03/t...
Reposted by Desmond Reed
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April 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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NOTEBOOKS (Part 31)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
April 2, 2025 at 12:21 PM
NOTEBOOKS (Part 31)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
NOTEBOOKS (Part 31)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
April 1, 2025 at 10:58 AM
NOTEBOOKS (Part 31)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
NOTEBOOKS (Part 30)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
March 31, 2025 at 11:45 AM
NOTEBOOKS (Part 30)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
NOTEBOOKS (Part 29)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
March 30, 2025 at 1:17 PM
NOTEBOOKS (Part 29)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
NOTEBOOKS (Part 28)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
March 29, 2025 at 2:21 PM
NOTEBOOKS (Part 28)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
NOTEBOOKS (Part 28)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
March 28, 2025 at 10:42 AM
NOTEBOOKS (Part 28)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
NOTEBOOKS (Part 27)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
March 27, 2025 at 10:29 AM
NOTEBOOKS (Part 27)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
NOTEBOOKS (Part 26)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
March 26, 2025 at 11:37 AM
NOTEBOOKS (Part 26)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
NOTEBOOKS (Part 25)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
March 25, 2025 at 10:44 AM
NOTEBOOKS (Part 25)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
NOTEBOOKS (Part 24)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
March 24, 2025 at 10:24 AM
NOTEBOOKS (Part 24)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
NOTEBOOKS (Part 23)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
March 23, 2025 at 7:42 PM
NOTEBOOKS (Part 23)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
NOTEBOOKS (Part 22)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
March 21, 2025 at 11:55 AM
NOTEBOOKS (Part 22)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
NOTEBOOKS (Part 21)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
March 20, 2025 at 12:44 PM
NOTEBOOKS (Part 21)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
NOTEBOOKS (Part 20)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
March 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM
NOTEBOOKS (Part 20)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
NOTEBOOKS (Part 19)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
March 18, 2025 at 10:32 AM
NOTEBOOKS (Part 19)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
NOTEBOOKS (Part 18)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
March 17, 2025 at 1:46 PM
NOTEBOOKS (Part 18)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
NOTEBOOKS (Part 16)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
March 13, 2025 at 12:14 PM
NOTEBOOKS (Part 16)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
NOTEBOOKS (Part 16)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
March 12, 2025 at 12:40 PM
NOTEBOOKS (Part 16)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
NOTEBOOKS (Part 15)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
March 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
NOTEBOOKS (Part 15)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
NOTEBOOKS (Part 14)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
March 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
NOTEBOOKS (Part 14)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
NOTEBOOKS (Part 13)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
March 8, 2025 at 12:13 PM
NOTEBOOKS (Part 13)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
NOTEBOOKS (Part 12)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
March 7, 2025 at 11:29 AM
NOTEBOOKS (Part 12)
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.
Over the course of my time as a residential scholar at MIT, I kept a series of notebooks where I freehanded improvised comics, eventually creating one long story. I never showed anyone these notebooks… until now.