The greatest romance in the franchise is between Luke and Han.

Fresh newsletter is live! It's about how captions work. I've made a huge mistake. buttondown.com/claytoncowle...

Early in my career--I think this came with a Pete & Pete [email protected] mailed me a handwritten letter complimenting how thoughtful and precise my lettering was in a story we did together. It stayed on my fridge for a very long time.

Hugos nominations are announced and THE POWER FANTASY is on the list of contenders for Best Graphic Story or Comic, which is just lovely. Thanks to everyone who nominated us, and put us in great company. It's amazing to be part of this.

RIP, Sid Krofft. Thank you for co-inspiring my favorite Mr. Show sketch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHqc...

On the one hand, I've been promoted to Lieutenant from Lieutenant, Junior Grade! On the other, I went from the USS Theseus to the USS Cerritos. I can't tell if this is a win. (PS Thank you, Vernon 💙)

Caught up on The Power Fantasy by @kierongillen.bsky.social, @casparw.bsky.social, and @claytoncowles.bsky.social, and anyone who misses Krakoa X-Men should read it. A tremendous work of art. I hate that I have to wait a year for the next trade, but that gives me an excuse to reread the whole thing.

The King's Speech and Tommy Boy are the same movie.

Introducing my next comic, SERPENTINE! It’s a YA science fantasy adventure and it’s funding NOW on Kickstarter. Check it out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/lei...

Carefully consider what you want from the comics industry, because a worthwhile career often doesn't come from "breaking into" this business, but instead carving your own unique space out of it.

Having had my books banned, help support our librarians on the front line, especially Luanne who stood up to the book-banners.

Fresh newsletter is live! In which, once again, the thumbnail image isn't in the newsletter. But shoutout to this hand-drawn "PLOP" from "Spider-Man/Superman," on sale April 22nd. buttondown.com/claytoncowle...

IF YOU'RE A FASCIST, THEN WOW YOU PICKED THE WRONG COMIC TO READ! AND ALSO, TRANSMEDIA FRANCHISE TO ENJOY. AND POLITICAL SYSTEM TO SUBSCRIBE TO, HONESTLY. Words: @ryannorth.ca Art: @derekcharm.bsky.social Lettering: @claytoncowles.bsky.social Publisher: @idwpublishing.com

And I means it! Preorder today! Final order cutoff is this coming Monday!

I saw a popular education site was offering an AI based comic book art class taught by a photographer, and it broke my heart. I'm not going to link it because when/ if you see it, you'll know and it'll make sense why they offer their "classes" so cheap. They just don't care. AI will never be at CE.

Preview @darkhorse.com's MAGIC THE GATHERING: Untold Stories - Jace #1 by @michaelwconrad.bsky.social, @caitlinyarsky.bsky.social, Alex Guimarães & @claytoncowles.bsky.social ~ covers by Yarsky, @ffrancavilla.bsky.social & @aleksibriclot.bsky.social #Jace #MTG comicsbodega.com/preview-magi...

Post a non-religious picture you think of as holy. (shoutout to the Art of Witch Hat Atelier hardcover I found at a local Barnes & Noble today)

Hey all! Ringo nominations are open til 3/28- if you enjoyed my limited series Living Hell from @darkhorse.com, please consider nominating me for either Best Cartoonist, or Living Hell for Best Continuing/Limited Series ✨ I’m a bit delusional to even ask, but I’d be so grateful! Ringoawards.com

I don't know why this popped into my head, but here we are.

Fresh newsletter is up! In which the preview photo is not in the newsletter. Bluesky is weird. buttondown.com/claytoncowle...

The Superheroes for Minnesota auction is going on from right now until Monday the 23rd! You could win some cool comics items from the auction, or even the chance to have me letter a 10-page comic project for you -- be it a pitch, short story, or whatever. www.32auctions.com/superheroesf...

The Weekly Up-Dave is live and we’re talking more about the Showdown #1 launching May 13th from @ignitionpress.bsky.social by me @taddgalusha.bsky.social @treecolour.bsky.social and @claytoncowles.bsky.social read, subscribe, share, enjoy!!!

Scream it from the hilltops! The most universal lesson of working in comics is having to accept that some things are out of your hands. You can only do so much. This applies to everyone, not just colorists.

Lettered by me! It took 17 years, but I'm FINALLY working with my old classmate @taddgalusha.bsky.social! And I get to work with @davewielgosz.bsky.social again, hell yeah!

I've been nominated for a Zelda Award, along with other great letterers, including @beccasee.bsky.social and @longtalljodie.com! Vote for your favorite comics creatives here: www.izivote.com/v/the-zelda-...

"Oah cripes, I remember that dey." youtu.be/LGpLQEVj4Fo?...

Please consider helping friend and writer @paulallor.bsky.social - www.gofundme.com/f/help-paul-...

Houston has banned I Am Billie Jean King--one of our greatest sports heroes. All because we mentioned who she is and who she loves. Now a whole community won't learn about this amazing person. I hope they change their minds. www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Just switched. Be prepared for roadblocks. I had to get a real human agent to manually change my subscription.

Interview: Cartoonist Zander Cannon on the frontlines of the Minnesota resistance: "It's truly astonishing the way that life has changed just in the last couple of weeks."

ICE's occupation in Minneapolis has affected everyone that lives there, and today on SKTCHD, I wrote about what it's like for comic creators in the area, and how they're using their art to tell the story of the city from their perspectives.

Some excerpts from my short story, “Indiana Quinn” (aka “Seeing Red”) from the Harley Quinn: Black & White & Red Anthology, written and drawn by me

This is a pretty common one, but Don't treat your fellow artists like competition. Not only is it just awesome getting to participate in art communities, but people are more likely to throw jobs your way if they think you would do the same for them 🤝

You don't have to bust your ass to do a good job. My harshest teacher in art school gave me an A+ for an assignment I finished in 20 minutes. As long as it looks good, nobody cares how it got made. No, I don't condone the use of generative AI or other forms of plagiarism.

Vote now in the Broken Frontier Awards 2025! Nominees for 'Best Letterer' are: @beccasee.bsky.social,Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, @letteringbear.bsky.social, @robjoneswrites.bsky.social and @ruswooton.bsky.social. Online voting form here: www.brokenfrontier.com/introducing-... #BFAwards25

Bonus newsletter is live! In which @graphecklettering.bsky.social tells all about lettering English-to-Spanish language comics! buttondown.com/claytoncowle...

Happy New Year! Fresh newsletter has gone live! I hope you link links--there are a LOT of links! buttondown.com/claytoncowle...

The Origin of Big Alice.

Um, holy shit? STAR TREK: THE LAST STARSHIP from @hivemindactual.bsky.social @adrianbcomics.bsky.social @sercas.bsky.social @idwpublishing.com just got voted the SECOND BEST COMIC OF 2025 by Comicbook.com

Thank you, @aiptcomics.com for naming me Best Letterer of 2025! aiptcomics.com/2025/12/16/a...

Lovely to turn up in Sktchd's list of Creators of 2025, among fine and glorious folks. sktchd.com/column/the-s...

Sorry to just drop in with a call to action BUT... Today is the FOC (final order cutoff) to get preorders in for Wonder Woman No. 29! Cover A by interior artist Jeff Spokes, who has drawn a stunning issue. I hope you join us in this journey back to Themyscira 💛💙❤️

Just a quick watercolor to mark the awful day 45 years ago.

This is a great interview! Refreshingly candid!

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