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Matt Hansel

@matthewhansel.bsky.social

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Cartoonist working with Anomaly Productions and Browne Creative Enterprises. Creator of Marty and Spud. Cartoonist of Underdog from American Mythology and proud member of the National Cartoonists Society! www.stampfans.com/martyandspud

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Matt Hansel @matthewhansel.bsky.social · Jul 11

I have a rather large hole in my schedule starting in August. If anyone is interested in a commission, a collaboration, or if there are editors who think I might be a good fit, I’ve got time!! Let’s make something happen!!

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Matt Hansel @matthewhansel.bsky.social · 3d

Just a reminder I’ll be a guest at Fall Con this weekend. I’ll have original art, prints, and comics for sale and I’ll be doing sketches and taking commissions. I’m
Next to my buddy @markstegbauerl.bsky.social !!! Come on out and see us!

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Mark Stegbauer MNCBA Fallcon 10/11-10/12 @markstegbauerl.bsky.social · 3d

Baroness sketch cover pencils WIP. Going to have this inked and colored and available for purchase at this weekends MNCBA Fallcon!
Hope to see folks there! I’ll be at the back of the show next to buddy @matthewhansel.bsky.social !

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Matt Hansel @matthewhansel.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks for including my friend, the late Dick Locher. :-)

Matt Hansel @matthewhansel.bsky.social · 5d

Get your copy today at www.stampfans.com/martyandspud

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Franco @awyeahfranco.bsky.social · 8d

THE GREATEST LITTLE LUCHADOR EVER campaign only has a few days left! Get your copy now! It’s gonna be SPoOKTaCLUaR!

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Matt Hansel @matthewhansel.bsky.social · 9d

Pencils for a proposed Marty and Spud daily strip.

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Matt Hansel @matthewhansel.bsky.social · 11d

Artober Day One: “green” was the prompt.

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Geo Ghoul goes to White Castle @geogantart.com · 11d

It's October. You know what that means.

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Matt Hansel @matthewhansel.bsky.social · 12d

My new response to just about everything that is happening…

Matt Hansel @matthewhansel.bsky.social · 17d

Viking Birthday Wishes!

Matt Hansel @matthewhansel.bsky.social · 18d

Thank you for all the likes and reposts!

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Matt Hansel @matthewhansel.bsky.social · 19d

I’ll be appearing for “Local Comic Store Day” At Graham Crackers DeKalb, Illinois location. I’ll have comics, prints and original art for sale, plus I’ll be doing sketches and taking commissions!! Come on out!!

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Matt Hansel @matthewhansel.bsky.social · 19d

WOW!!

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Ann Telnaes @anntelnaes.bsky.social · 21d

And don't forget editorial cartooning is satire, @rollingstone.com and @alfranken.bsky.social

www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

Political Satire Keeps the Powerful in Check. Trump Is Trying to Silence It

Former senator and comedian Al Franken says the removal of Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert from TV are attacks on satire that keeps power in check.

www.rollingstone.com

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Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 21d

It’s never too early to preorder books. It’s the best way to show love and support creators because it lets publishers know there is demand. We need all your support for PUNK TACO ADVENTURES. papercutz.com/product/punk...

Punk Taco Vol. 1 | Pre-Order - Papercutz

Release Date: January 27, 2026 Creators: Adam Wallenta, Makana Wallenta, Gabriel Mayorga and a short story with art by Scott Chantler, Rich Koslowski, Shane Campos, Ryan Estrada, Art Baltazar, Franco, Christian Colbert and more Pre-Order now!

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Matt Hansel @matthewhansel.bsky.social · 21d

And Bob Kane MIGHT have actually drawn it himself!!

Matt Hansel @matthewhansel.bsky.social · 22d

Happy Batman Day! #batmanday

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scott⚡️mccloud @scottmccloud.bsky.social · 24d

Gentle reminder that in the late '50s, the U.S. government did not censor comics. Comics companies censored themselves.

Not sure why that crossed my mind today but there it is...

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Matt Hansel @matthewhansel.bsky.social · 24d

That newsprint just looks so fantastic!

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Matt Hansel @matthewhansel.bsky.social · 24d

Sent off a pitch for a graphic novel with a licensed character!!! They seem interested and asked for more info (which I provided).

Fingers crossed!!!

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 24d

This is the playbook, folks.

If you're not paying attention now and doing something about it, then you're going to have to sit down the rest of your life because democracy is being taken away.

Do not be quiet in this moment.

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Matt Hansel @matthewhansel.bsky.social · 26d

I didn’t know that!

Matt Hansel @matthewhansel.bsky.social · 26d

Pete Poploski did them, I think. He can really channel anyone’s style!

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Matt Hansel @matthewhansel.bsky.social · 26d

Viking Birthday Wishes, Josh!!

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Matt Hansel @matthewhansel.bsky.social · 27d

I hear ya…absent some HUGE project coming my way at the end of the year, this will be my worst year for freelancing since I started. Mostly due to the economy. I’ve had lots of projects canceled due to lack of funding.