by jdsmeaton | Jun 2, 2026 | Awesome Things, News, Writing
Something you can read soon We’re like 2 weeks away from your mailbox! If you haven’t got your subscription yet, there’s still time. The website is live. Follow the link and live your best life. Or at least help your kid live theirs. ComicBangarang.com Something You...
by jdsmeaton | May 19, 2026 | 3 Questions With...
3 Questions With… Mike Dawson I think the first time I became aware of Mike’s work was probably 2008 at the MoCCA Arts Festival. He was promoting his new book Freddie and Me. I went to that show for I think 3 years. I’m amazed at the talented folks I came across at...
by jdsmeaton | May 13, 2026 | 3 Questions With...
3 Questions With… Jarrett Williams I met Jarrett at the CALA comic show a couple of years ago. I picked up Hip Hop: The Beat of America, which is a history of hip hop for young readers. He also draws the Rick and Morty comic. While talking with Jarrett, he mentioned...
by jdsmeaton | May 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
JDC Newsletter – May 2026 Something you can read soon Super, mega awesome major news… Bangarang is coming out next month! If you don’t know what I’m talking about, either welcome to the newsletter or thanks for reading again. Bangarang is the comic magazine for...
by jdsmeaton | Apr 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Something You Can Read Now Check out this super-rad book trailer for Shred or Dead by D. Bradford Gambles! It’s skateboarding noobs versus cosmic warriors. Packed with unforgettable characters, mind-blowing action, and more twists than an X-Games street course, Shred...
by jdsmeaton | Mar 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
Something You Can Read Now This is for older teens only! It’s Dungeon Crawler Carl the webcomic. Adapted from the super-popular book series (which I’m currently loving). The gist of it is, aliens have captured Earth and the remaining people must now participate in an...
by jdsmeaton | Feb 26, 2026 | Recommendations
Something you can read now Lost in the Future by Damian & Alex Fuentes A group of kids on a field trip fall into a well that transports them to a medieval future filled with dangerous creatures. Will they make it home? Not if they don’t work together. (And not in...
by jdsmeaton | Jan 21, 2026 | 3 Questions With...
3 Questions With… Andy Warner I met Andy at a comic show about a year ago. Andy makes educational comics. I’m almost reluctant to say that because of the baggage that goes with that phrase. Much of the time, educational comics can simply be boring. Andy’s work does...
by jdsmeaton | Jan 13, 2026 | Awesome Things, Recommendations
Something you can read now Donald Duck Vacation Parade by Frederic Brremaud & Federico Bertolucci Back in June and recommended Mickey Mouse and the Lost Ocean. I hadn’t purchased it yet, but the art was gorgeous. Originally published in Europe, it was released...
by jdsmeaton | Dec 2, 2025 | Recommendations
1. Something Christmasy you can read now The 13th Day of Christmas by Adam Rex Check out this delightful book trailer Adam made for his new book. It’s out now, just in time to add to your holiday reading. Adam’s work is truly impressive. He would have been right at...
