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 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 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 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 | 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 | Sep 2, 2025 | Awesome Things, Recommendations
1. Grumpy Monkey animated David Probst Jr. animated Grumpy Monkey over on his Instagram. Pretty crazy what awesomeness some folks do in their free time. Grumpy Monkey Animated Behind the scenes. See how he did it. 2. Something You Can Read Now Sugar Shack, the...
