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 | 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 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...
