John Gallagher Cartoonist
@johnbgallagher.bsky.social
Artist/Writer/Educator/Dad; Creator of Max Meow kids' graphic novel series from Random House (Book 5 hits Nov 2023!) Art Director of Ranger Rick magazine www.maxmeow.com
Happy Halloween! So honored that a student wanted to be Max Meow!
November 1, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Happy Halloween! So honored that a student wanted to be Max Meow!
"The technicolor twists and turns and cliffhanger chapter endings of this graphic novel will have readers racing to the end."
Excited to be included in The New York Times' article about kids graphic novels, with some very positive things to say about Max Meow! You can learn more at www.maxmeow.com
Excited to be included in The New York Times' article about kids graphic novels, with some very positive things to say about Max Meow! You can learn more at www.maxmeow.com
September 21, 2025 at 8:54 PM
"The technicolor twists and turns and cliffhanger chapter endings of this graphic novel will have readers racing to the end."
Excited to be included in The New York Times' article about kids graphic novels, with some very positive things to say about Max Meow! You can learn more at www.maxmeow.com
Excited to be included in The New York Times' article about kids graphic novels, with some very positive things to say about Max Meow! You can learn more at www.maxmeow.com
Worlds Collide! Getting ready for Open House...
August 15, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Worlds Collide! Getting ready for Open House...
In just 2 weeks! Come join me at Fairfax Comic Con! AUGUST 23 & 24, Kids Love Comics will be at two--TWO different Comic Cons!!! Next up: Fairfax, VA!
Come meet fun kids comics creators, and learn to draw their characters in our FREE KLC Workshops!
www.fairfaxcomiccon.com/kidslovecomi...
Come meet fun kids comics creators, and learn to draw their characters in our FREE KLC Workshops!
www.fairfaxcomiccon.com/kidslovecomi...
August 14, 2025 at 12:05 AM
In just 2 weeks! Come join me at Fairfax Comic Con! AUGUST 23 & 24, Kids Love Comics will be at two--TWO different Comic Cons!!! Next up: Fairfax, VA!
Come meet fun kids comics creators, and learn to draw their characters in our FREE KLC Workshops!
www.fairfaxcomiccon.com/kidslovecomi...
Come meet fun kids comics creators, and learn to draw their characters in our FREE KLC Workshops!
www.fairfaxcomiccon.com/kidslovecomi...
I'm excited to share my newest adventure: This week, I am prepping my classroom for a return to teaching elementary art at Spring Hill Elementary School in the Fairfax County Public Schools. I can't wait to share the magic of art and imagination with my wonderful students!
Go Panthers!
Go Panthers!
August 8, 2025 at 10:10 PM
I'm excited to share my newest adventure: This week, I am prepping my classroom for a return to teaching elementary art at Spring Hill Elementary School in the Fairfax County Public Schools. I can't wait to share the magic of art and imagination with my wonderful students!
Go Panthers!
Go Panthers!
If you see this post a DC comic cover you love
July 19, 2025 at 6:40 PM
If you see this post a DC comic cover you love
I used to run with a pretty tough gang when I was younger…
June 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I used to run with a pretty tough gang when I was younger…
Happy Father's Day!
June 15, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Happy Father's Day!
Super fun comics talk with the students from Westminster Elementary School in MD!
June 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Super fun comics talk with the students from Westminster Elementary School in MD!
I'm so proud that my publisher, Random House Graphic, has the motto, "A Graphic Novel on Every Bookshelf." I can't believe that States and the Federal Government need to be reminded: Kids need a LIBRARIAN in every school.
#supportlibrarians #fundschoollibraries #graphicnovels
#supportlibrarians #fundschoollibraries #graphicnovels
June 7, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I'm so proud that my publisher, Random House Graphic, has the motto, "A Graphic Novel on Every Bookshelf." I can't believe that States and the Federal Government need to be reminded: Kids need a LIBRARIAN in every school.
#supportlibrarians #fundschoollibraries #graphicnovels
#supportlibrarians #fundschoollibraries #graphicnovels
Happy National Donut Day! Don't be afraid to celebrate by picking up a copy of Max Meow: Donuts and Danger! Or, ya know, getting a donut or two... www.maxmeow.com/buy-max-meow...
June 6, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Happy National Donut Day! Don't be afraid to celebrate by picking up a copy of Max Meow: Donuts and Danger! Or, ya know, getting a donut or two... www.maxmeow.com/buy-max-meow...
Why, yes I am watching Wienermobiles race on YouTube...
May 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Why, yes I am watching Wienermobiles race on YouTube...
So happy and proud to announce our oldest just graduated from George Mason University in Virginia, and is headed to grad school in the Fall. Ryn Gallagher has made Education their focus and passion, and I am so excited for the students and educators that will benefit from their experience.
May 20, 2025 at 4:48 PM
So happy and proud to announce our oldest just graduated from George Mason University in Virginia, and is headed to grad school in the Fall. Ryn Gallagher has made Education their focus and passion, and I am so excited for the students and educators that will benefit from their experience.
This weekend, I will be at The Four State Comic Con, in Hagerstown, MD!
It's gonna be great!
Buy tickets at www.fourstatecon.com
#comics #4State #Hagerstown #FSCC #ComicCon #Maryland
#FourStateComicCon
It's gonna be great!
Buy tickets at www.fourstatecon.com
#comics #4State #Hagerstown #FSCC #ComicCon #Maryland
#FourStateComicCon
April 22, 2025 at 11:52 PM
This weekend, I will be at The Four State Comic Con, in Hagerstown, MD!
It's gonna be great!
Buy tickets at www.fourstatecon.com
#comics #4State #Hagerstown #FSCC #ComicCon #Maryland
#FourStateComicCon
It's gonna be great!
Buy tickets at www.fourstatecon.com
#comics #4State #Hagerstown #FSCC #ComicCon #Maryland
#FourStateComicCon
I'll be at Free Comic Book Day 2025 in Frederick, MD, this year, at the fantastic Beyond Comics-- 11 am - 4pm! Come on by!
April 21, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I'll be at Free Comic Book Day 2025 in Frederick, MD, this year, at the fantastic Beyond Comics-- 11 am - 4pm! Come on by!
Thanks so much to everyone who came by to visit our Kids Love Comics crew at Awesome Con Jr.! So great to hand with Dawn Griffin Studios: Fans & Friends, Mark Mariano, Christopher Mariano, Jamar Nicholas, Kata Kane, Arsia Rozegar, Alexandra Bowman, and Dave Roman!
Fantastic pics by Bruce Guthrie!
Fantastic pics by Bruce Guthrie!
April 10, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Thanks so much to everyone who came by to visit our Kids Love Comics crew at Awesome Con Jr.! So great to hand with Dawn Griffin Studios: Fans & Friends, Mark Mariano, Christopher Mariano, Jamar Nicholas, Kata Kane, Arsia Rozegar, Alexandra Bowman, and Dave Roman!
Fantastic pics by Bruce Guthrie!
Fantastic pics by Bruce Guthrie!
Happy National Library Worker Day!
April 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Happy National Library Worker Day!
Happy Birthday to Amulet author Kazu Kibuishi!
April 8, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Happy Birthday to Amulet author Kazu Kibuishi!
To all my trans family, friends, and the entire trans community: I see you and I support you.
April 1, 2025 at 2:03 AM
To all my trans family, friends, and the entire trans community: I see you and I support you.
Special thanks to Dominic, who wrangled Max Meow for me at a school visit yesterday.
March 28, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Special thanks to Dominic, who wrangled Max Meow for me at a school visit yesterday.
Did Element Lad ever wear that costume in a story?
March 25, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Did Element Lad ever wear that costume in a story?
Hey, Max Meow friends and family! Now that my latest book is out, it would be a big help if you headed over to Amazon and posted a review and/or rating! Every review helps move Max just a little bit higher. Meowza!
www.amazon.com/Max-Meow-Pan...
www.amazon.com/Max-Meow-Pan...
March 25, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Hey, Max Meow friends and family! Now that my latest book is out, it would be a big help if you headed over to Amazon and posted a review and/or rating! Every review helps move Max just a little bit higher. Meowza!
www.amazon.com/Max-Meow-Pan...
www.amazon.com/Max-Meow-Pan...
Awesome Con is just 13 days away! awesome-con.com
March 24, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Awesome Con is just 13 days away! awesome-con.com
I am so proud of son Will, who has a movie accepted into the Awesome-Con Film Festival in Washington DC! He and his fellow students have created an eerie time travel story, with a cameo by yours truly. I even made it on the poster! #awesomecon
March 22, 2025 at 3:51 PM
I am so proud of son Will, who has a movie accepted into the Awesome-Con Film Festival in Washington DC! He and his fellow students have created an eerie time travel story, with a cameo by yours truly. I even made it on the poster! #awesomecon