by jdsmeaton | Sep 2, 2026 | Awesome Things, Recommendations
Something you can read now Feo the Chupacabra by Sequoia Blankenship and Rob Thompson Sequoia and Rob are animators at Pixar. Looking at this book, you can see why. It’s just gorgeous. It’s a fun story too. Set in 1950s Mexico and filled with classic monsters...
by jdsmeaton | Aug 19, 2026 | 3 Questions With...
3 Questions With… Asia Miller I assume many of you read this newsletter because you want to discover new creators and fantastic comics. Allow me to also recommend going to comic conventions. Particularly the smaller comics-focused shows. That’s where I discover a lot...
by jdsmeaton | Aug 14, 2026 | Awesome Things, Creativity, Recommendations
This month is all about the process and what goes into making comics, graphic novels, and other art. Oh, and a free water bottle. Making the cover for Bangarang Check out this 5 minute video on how I made the cover for the first issue of Bangarang. And get a glimpse...
by jdsmeaton | Jul 14, 2026 | 3 Questions With...
3 Questions with Jon St. Amant I came across Jon and his work through Kids Comics Unite sometime back. I mentioned his One on One Drawing Coaching he offers in a recent newsletter. He’s been in my periphery for awhile so it’s exciting to see his and his wife Desi’s...
by jdsmeaton | Jul 6, 2026 | Awesome Things, Inspiration, Recommendations
Something to Read Now You signed up for Bangarang right? The first issue was mailed out at the end of last week, so it should already be arriving in mailboxes. Keep an eye on yours this week if you haven’t received it yet. What’s that? You didn’t subscribe yet?! No...
