Welp, it’s official. Booked a flight to Japan so I’m taking a vacation at the end of the year.

What do Daemons of the Shadow Realm and The Pitt have in common? And why is it marketing? Find out when I chat about all the things with @behindthemanga.com!

Attention: Until further notice, Saturdays are now for SaturDaemons of the Shadow Realm. Sorry, we don’t make the rules. #SATURDAEMONS 🙌

Hell as mutual destruction — another preview of my comic for the Hallowed Ground queer horror anthology, now 2 weeks away from our funding goal! For queer art that’s more cathartic than comforting, consider backing it 🫡❤️‍🔥

Are you watching Daemons of the Shadow Realm? Morgan Perry @geauxta.bsky.social, the Marketing Manager for Square Enix Books and Manga, gave me the run down back in October. I just saw the first episode and she was not kidding about it being sick! Have you watch it yet or read the manga?

Proof I took an actual lunch break today

Legit lowkey obsessed with Pokopia. This is EXACTLY what my brain needs to decompress

Today’s my birthday, and I got the best and most surprising gift from my partner — Pokopia!

I took two days off for my birthday and I’m using it to plan my upcoming trip to Japan and sleep

Comic Marketing comes in 2 forms: 1. Look at this ✨cool, new title✨!! 2. Becoming an octopus, answering emails, solving 9 emergency situations, coordinating multiple items, photoshop warlock, social media, meetings, and desperately trying to eat half of a chicken caesar wrap for the last 4 hours.

The industry both WANTS and NEEDS sales charts. They aren’t just to see what’s selling so folks can high five about high numbers. They are a CRUCIAL tool for marketing and sales folks to determine marketability, key selling points, & provide accurate comp titles to allow newer or debut titles (1/2)

I’ve recently maxed my PTO. I’m wondering if I should just do a solo Japan trip this year for a mental reset…

LA train conductors are so hit and miss. Sometimes you’ll have a smooth ride. Other times it feels personal.

Reading Volume 6 of Dragon & Chameleon. GAH! Words can't describe how much I love this series. If anyone feels stuck or unmotivated to draw their comic/manga series, then you should read this. It's so inspiring! Hope it becomes a anime one day. Would love to draw my comics while watching it.😍✏️❤️❤️❤️

I will need to pick this up this weekend

In an effort to take things slower, I took the metro to work today. 30+ minutes longer including transfers but I can zone out to d&d podcasts

The only time I’ll acknowledge I’m absolutely crispy is when I get taken out by intense vertigo or other illness. Yeah yeah…I’ll take a nap later

Actual footage of me with my sad sandwich as a group of coworkers are making hot pot in the communal kitchen. It smells SO good 😭

Slowly getting through Jacksepticeye’s play through of Poppy Playtime Chapter 5 each night as a small treat

When everyone talks about your “high energy” at shows and no one asks about the amount of caffeine it takes to activate those neurons and shove your introverted nature into a metaphorical locker.

ComicsPro was SO good this year and I am SO dead this week 💀 Thanks so much to all the retailers & industry pros who listened to our presentation and attended our Roundtables!

April can’t get here soon enough! I’ll be talking a lot about Daemons of the Shadow Realm at #ComicsPRO in two weeks & waiting for both the OP by Vaundy and ED by yama to hit streaming! youtu.be/ufD2IvYem0k?...

Beware of Crows base art is done!

First day at the new office and feeling better about not being the only one who shows up at 7:30am (which I did before)

Monster romance comic BARBAROUS returns from hiatus tomorrow! 🔥 If you're a first-time reader or need a refresher, you can-- Reread Chapter 9 here: johnnywander.com/comic/archiv... Reread from the beginning: johnnywander.com/comic/archiv... See you tomorrow! 💖

Copper evolution line! (Posting their character sheets in thread⬇️)

If you're working in comics or WANT to work in comics, you should check out my monthly #ComicJobs list... and RT it for those who follow you who might want to work in comics.

Yall truly aren’t ready for how hard this is gonna go. Story, animation, voice acting. All of it. It. Goes. HARD. youtu.be/XCyj9KKKjUI

I’m not having the best day, so please distract me

Your challenge for today. Indie comics rely on pre-orders. Go to League Of Comics Geeks where you can search by FOC or Final Order Cutoff. Find yourself a book not DC/Marvel/Image and tell your shop you want it. Take a chance on something new and support indie creators. 👍

Proof of life, waiting outside for a sample sale, very cold but caffeinated.

2026 starting out like

I talked with creators and industry folks like @lianakangas.com, @juniba.bsky.social, @patrickhorvath.bsky.social, @badmachinery.com, and @geauxta.bsky.social about what stood out from 2025 in comics, and it was a lovely mix of cool comics, community, new readers, and more.

Me thinking about how we get to celebrate @chaoticute.bsky.social birthday tomorrow with tattoos, Portos, and presents tomorrow AND IT’S GONNA BE SO FUN 🖤🖤

This was such a fun time. Lisa, you are AMAZING and SO COOL! I apologize for my tired voice but I hope folks enjoy the episode where we just scream joyfully about MHA

I’m hanging on by a quad shot latte, miso soup, and Christmas tree shaped Little Debbie cake. How are you?

Crawling out of my 2026 prep work hole for no other reason than to say I hope you’re managing to stay sane & you’ve got this 🖤🖤

Such are many cases 😭 [ #art #digitalart #opossum #illustration ]

Big thank you to @kaludiasays.bsky.social for not only this opportunity but their incredible patience with me as I got through the convention gauntlet. They asked amazing questions & I hope you enjoy the read and other articles included! 🖤

Animal Crossing: Hey Buddy….you seem…stressed… Us in 2025: …yeah… AC: How about a new update with a bunch of new features, including new slumber islands…? I know we said no more updates but this seems…needed. Us:

Pokémon ZA knows its audience because why else would they offer dark circles as a customization option from the jump?

Our editorial team is hiring an Assistant Editor. This is a great entry level opportunity for anyone who is interested in the publishing industry and especially passionate about manga. N5 JLPT language level is the equivalent Japanese requirement & all other qualifications are listed. #comicjobs

I may be a shonen girlie through-and-through, but dang was my Shojo-loving side eating good at NYCC between purchasing these two early (and gorgeously produced) releases.

Folks who enjoy to consume their stories in comic book form (including manga) or audio book form are no less well read than those who read “real books”. Visual literacy is a thing. Auditory comprehension is a thing. We shouldn’t shame anyone for how they choose to engage with literature.

Absolutely FLOORED to find out I’m on this list alongside some of the most incredible, talented, and industry-forward thinkers for comics. I’m but a simple trio of very coordinated raccoons in a coat. 😭 Thank you @sktchd.bsky.social & @davidharper.bsky.social for the shout out 🖤

Out now!! I highly encourage folks who are interested in learning the origin of comic shops to check out this documentary. It’s SO good! (And yes I’m briefly in it but I’m more just cheering on my retailer pals who are much smarter and more articulate than me!) 🖤

I think folks should take a moment to recognize that between Cult of the Lamb and Murder Drones @oni-press.bsky.social is making a real attempt at bringing new readership to western comics. How they’re educating shops about these titles & audiences about comic shops is where my interest lies tho.

I CANNOT be having stress dreams about NYCC. I simply CANNOT.

Lord help me, I’m getting back into competitive Pokémon vgc