Planet Joey
@planetjoey.bsky.social
A comic strip by David Brown. Follow the adventures of Joey after he moves from the big city to the remote town of Cold Springs.
The Blue Jays are in the World Series, Joey!
October 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Blue Jays are in the World Series, Joey!
Joey's Blue Jays are off to the World Series!
October 23, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Joey's Blue Jays are off to the World Series!
In honour of the 5th anniversary of Planet Joey, here are the first three Sunday strips that launched back in 2020 documenting the 3-week story arc of Joey travelling to and settling into his new house in Cold Springs!
First, Joey's road sign/hockey mashup daydream:
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First, Joey's road sign/hockey mashup daydream:
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September 15, 2025 at 1:16 PM
In honour of the 5th anniversary of Planet Joey, here are the first three Sunday strips that launched back in 2020 documenting the 3-week story arc of Joey travelling to and settling into his new house in Cold Springs!
First, Joey's road sign/hockey mashup daydream:
1/3
First, Joey's road sign/hockey mashup daydream:
1/3
In honour of the 5th anniversary of Planet Joey this week — and because it's Sunday — here are the first three Sunday strips that launched back in 2020 documenting the 3-week story arc of Joey travelling to and settling into his new house in Cold Springs!
September 14, 2025 at 11:57 PM
In honour of the 5th anniversary of Planet Joey this week — and because it's Sunday — here are the first three Sunday strips that launched back in 2020 documenting the 3-week story arc of Joey travelling to and settling into his new house in Cold Springs!
Planet Joey turns FIVE this week!
September 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Planet Joey turns FIVE this week!
5 years ago this week, Joey's car was driving north to his new home in the remote town of Cold Springs...
September 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
5 years ago this week, Joey's car was driving north to his new home in the remote town of Cold Springs...
Planet Joey turns 5 today!
Just months into the Covid-19 pandemic, here was the first comic that dropped.
Man, that feels like a decade ago now...
Just months into the Covid-19 pandemic, here was the first comic that dropped.
Man, that feels like a decade ago now...
September 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Planet Joey turns 5 today!
Just months into the Covid-19 pandemic, here was the first comic that dropped.
Man, that feels like a decade ago now...
Just months into the Covid-19 pandemic, here was the first comic that dropped.
Man, that feels like a decade ago now...
5 years ago today, Planet Joey went live!
After I was able to overcome the feeling of existential dread brought on by the pandemic, I was able to focus and push my 20-year passion project over the finish line.
Planet Joey No. 1: "We're on fire!"
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After I was able to overcome the feeling of existential dread brought on by the pandemic, I was able to focus and push my 20-year passion project over the finish line.
Planet Joey No. 1: "We're on fire!"
1/6
September 8, 2025 at 1:05 PM
5 years ago today, Planet Joey went live!
After I was able to overcome the feeling of existential dread brought on by the pandemic, I was able to focus and push my 20-year passion project over the finish line.
Planet Joey No. 1: "We're on fire!"
1/6
After I was able to overcome the feeling of existential dread brought on by the pandemic, I was able to focus and push my 20-year passion project over the finish line.
Planet Joey No. 1: "We're on fire!"
1/6
Herb fills Joey in on who Le Corbusier (Le Cor-boos-ee-yay) is and how it relates to the piece of furniture he’s sitting in.
Joey has other concerns, dampening his enthusiasm for this icon of modern architecture and design.
Joey has other concerns, dampening his enthusiasm for this icon of modern architecture and design.
September 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Herb fills Joey in on who Le Corbusier (Le Cor-boos-ee-yay) is and how it relates to the piece of furniture he’s sitting in.
Joey has other concerns, dampening his enthusiasm for this icon of modern architecture and design.
Joey has other concerns, dampening his enthusiasm for this icon of modern architecture and design.
That time Gaston + Mimi finally made their first Sunday appearance:
August 31, 2025 at 12:45 PM
That time Gaston + Mimi finally made their first Sunday appearance:
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In the latest instalment of #DesignNova, I looked at how a quick sketch became the emotional heartbeat of a city.
open.substack.com/pub/orbitstu...
open.substack.com/pub/orbitstu...
DesignNova: I ♥ NY
How a quick sketch in a cab became the emotional signature of a city.
open.substack.com
August 30, 2025 at 1:33 PM
In the latest instalment of #DesignNova, I looked at how a quick sketch became the emotional heartbeat of a city.
open.substack.com/pub/orbitstu...
open.substack.com/pub/orbitstu...
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What happens when the left borrows the playbook of populism — and hands it to a designer?
orbitstudios.substack.com/p/designing-...
orbitstudios.substack.com/p/designing-...
Designing the Revolution: How Zohran Mamdani’s Mayoral Campaign Turned Political Branding on Its Head
What happens when the left borrows the playbook of populism — and hands it to a designer?
orbitstudios.substack.com
August 30, 2025 at 5:54 PM
What happens when the left borrows the playbook of populism — and hands it to a designer?
orbitstudios.substack.com/p/designing-...
orbitstudios.substack.com/p/designing-...
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In a world of AI‑polished perfection, human-made marks are the new flex. A look at why sketchy, scribbly, hand-drawn design isn’t just charming — it’s strategic.
orbitstudios.substack.com/p/handdrawn-...
orbitstudios.substack.com/p/handdrawn-...
Hand‑Drawn = High‑Tech: Why Imperfection Is the Ultimate Design Signal
In a world of AI‑polished perfection, human-made marks are the new flex. A look at why sketchy, scribbly, hand-drawn design isn’t just charming — it’s strategic.
orbitstudios.substack.com
August 30, 2025 at 5:55 PM
In a world of AI‑polished perfection, human-made marks are the new flex. A look at why sketchy, scribbly, hand-drawn design isn’t just charming — it’s strategic.
orbitstudios.substack.com/p/handdrawn-...
orbitstudios.substack.com/p/handdrawn-...
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What if Sweden’s flat-pack furniture empire was directed by the king of cinematic symmetry?
orbitstudios.substack.com/p/designing-...
orbitstudios.substack.com/p/designing-...
Designing the Multiverse: IKEA by Wes Anderson
What if Sweden’s flat-pack furniture empire was directed by the king of cinematic symmetry?
orbitstudios.substack.com
August 30, 2025 at 5:54 PM
What if Sweden’s flat-pack furniture empire was directed by the king of cinematic symmetry?
orbitstudios.substack.com/p/designing-...
orbitstudios.substack.com/p/designing-...
New town, new plan: Joey’s not aiming for straight A’s — he’s gunning for dodgeball stardom. Instant fame, delivered via gym class glory. Meanwhile, out in the sticks, Herb discovers his nemesis: a buzzing horde of winged vampires.
Happy Labour Day weekend, PJ readers!
Happy Labour Day weekend, PJ readers!
August 30, 2025 at 12:45 PM
New town, new plan: Joey’s not aiming for straight A’s — he’s gunning for dodgeball stardom. Instant fame, delivered via gym class glory. Meanwhile, out in the sticks, Herb discovers his nemesis: a buzzing horde of winged vampires.
Happy Labour Day weekend, PJ readers!
Happy Labour Day weekend, PJ readers!
Current status:
This is a perfect day for me.
Drawing new @planetjoey.bsky.social comics on the deck overlooking Lake Nipissing/Callander Bay with the doggo.
Drawing new @planetjoey.bsky.social comics on the deck overlooking Lake Nipissing/Callander Bay with the doggo.
August 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Current status:
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Hey new followers, just FYI I also draw a comic strip in my spare time.
You’re invited to follow @planetjoey.bsky.social!
Read the full archive at planetjoey.ca!
You’re invited to follow @planetjoey.bsky.social!
Read the full archive at planetjoey.ca!
August 2, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Hey new followers, just FYI I also draw a comic strip in my spare time.
You’re invited to follow @planetjoey.bsky.social!
Read the full archive at planetjoey.ca!
You’re invited to follow @planetjoey.bsky.social!
Read the full archive at planetjoey.ca!
Thumbnailing… It’s been a year. I’m soaking up vacation week at the cottage. ☀️🌊😎
August 1, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Thumbnailing… It’s been a year. I’m soaking up vacation week at the cottage. ☀️🌊😎
It's the weekend! Enjoy the first ever Planet Joey Sunday format strip!
As a lifelong fan of newspaper comic strips and this format in particular, I'll never forget the feeling of gratification when I finished this one and uploaded it...
As a lifelong fan of newspaper comic strips and this format in particular, I'll never forget the feeling of gratification when I finished this one and uploaded it...
July 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
It's the weekend! Enjoy the first ever Planet Joey Sunday format strip!
As a lifelong fan of newspaper comic strips and this format in particular, I'll never forget the feeling of gratification when I finished this one and uploaded it...
As a lifelong fan of newspaper comic strips and this format in particular, I'll never forget the feeling of gratification when I finished this one and uploaded it...
Happy Friday!
Re-upping this Bubble Fox guest comic when I stepped in for @jonscrazytweets a couple of years ago.
Re-upping this Bubble Fox guest comic when I stepped in for @jonscrazytweets a couple of years ago.
July 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Happy Friday!
Re-upping this Bubble Fox guest comic when I stepped in for @jonscrazytweets a couple of years ago.
Re-upping this Bubble Fox guest comic when I stepped in for @jonscrazytweets a couple of years ago.
Delivering the newspaper: more like playing hockey than you realize.
Happy Friday, PJ readers!
Happy Friday, PJ readers!
July 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Delivering the newspaper: more like playing hockey than you realize.
Happy Friday, PJ readers!
Happy Friday, PJ readers!
In 1999 I made a vector diagram of the Great Lakes for a textbook. It had 3 gradients, no texture, and one typo: “Niagra.”
It’s now the most famous thing I’ve ever made.
New Orbit30 post is up:
open.substack.com/pub/orbitstu...
#design #Orbit30 #GreatLakes #illustration
It’s now the most famous thing I’ve ever made.
New Orbit30 post is up:
open.substack.com/pub/orbitstu...
#design #Orbit30 #GreatLakes #illustration
Orbit30: The Unexpected Afterlife of a Textbook Graphic
How a humble educational graphic about the Great Lakes quietly became my most-seen work.
open.substack.com
July 16, 2025 at 11:12 AM
In 1999 I made a vector diagram of the Great Lakes for a textbook. It had 3 gradients, no texture, and one typo: “Niagra.”
It’s now the most famous thing I’ve ever made.
New Orbit30 post is up:
open.substack.com/pub/orbitstu...
#design #Orbit30 #GreatLakes #illustration
It’s now the most famous thing I’ve ever made.
New Orbit30 post is up:
open.substack.com/pub/orbitstu...
#design #Orbit30 #GreatLakes #illustration
Clean up in aisle five.
July 14, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Clean up in aisle five.
Happy 4th of July to Planet Joey readers and fans in the U S of A!
July 4, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Happy 4th of July to Planet Joey readers and fans in the U S of A!