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...
by jdsmeaton | Jun 17, 2026 | 3 Questions With...
3 Questions With… Antoine Dodé I stumbled across Antoine’s Instagram and was immediately charmed by his work, which includes the Percy Jackson graphic novel adaptations. Antoine is a French comic book artist. I’m not sure what is in the Seine, but France really does...
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...
