CRAZY WEEK at the comic book store. Haven’t been this invested in new cape stuff in…. A WHILE haha. Much love to Chris Samnee for making it everything I ever wanted out of a Batman comic drawn by him. Wouldn’t blame him for never doing one again and go out like Mazz. He said it all here, too.

I'm sorry to ask for help bc I know I'm only alive bc of y'all's help during earlier tough times & things are hard for MOST of us rn, but if anybody can spare some gas/grocery money for a disabled nonbinary artist w/ Parkinson's, I'm struggling. $maydaytrippe @maydaytrippe [email protected]

"My heart goes OUCH to you" #absolutebatman

DITKO

Rewatching The Penguin since it finished. This show is just a beast of a thing. It’s an incredible reinterpretation of the mythology and I think it genuinely adds a spoke to the wheel. It might be the best CBM show I’ve ever seen. It’s going to be in my conversation when I talk about BTAS.

We gettin some sketch cards preppeddddd y'all

Contrary to popular opinion, I think people do actually need heroes, others to look up to. Like, it’s part of our nature to want to follow leaders. So don’t kill your idols. Just understand that they’re just as human as anyone else.

Inbox— next cover of the New Yorker: “Mayor Mamdani,” by Edel Rodriguez

No matter how hard people try to convince us having empathy is wrong, it is right. No matter how hard people try to convince us that diversity is a weakness, it is a strength. No matter how hard people try to convince us that love is limited, it is unlimited.

this is such a fantastic example of the transformative power of design when used collaboratively and intelligently. the visual design of this campaign is deep-rooted in history and culture and is thoughtful and beautiful

genuinely beautiful that new york elected a muslim lefty mayor the same day that dick cheney died

Finally some good f'ing HOPE

Kid at work asked me who I voted for and after I told him he said "you saved me". We gotta put people under the jail when this is all over.

They aren't afraid of Mamdani, they are worried about what he would unleash among VOTERS. That those voters would say: "actually, we're not buying this centrist bullshit you've been shoveling for decades, we want something else." That's what's being litigated in these Dem elites are worried essays.

A good omen.

Cheney dead

It’s truly tragic how many of these US war criminals like Cheney never face justice and die in their peacefully in their homes in their 80s and 90s. I want to be happy he is dead but I am not. The million people he killed didnt get the luxury to die how he did.

The shapes in this boot are my favorite thing haha

This week's incredible featured artists at Hireillo are @artbyrbarr.bsky.social, Jennifer Albright and @jcpouzols.bsky.social ❤️ Portfolios: Ryan - hireillo.com/Gyi Jennifer - hireillo.com/cCm Jon - hireillo.com/cEB #Illustration #Art #ArtistsOnBsky

DITKO

There’s no shot I’m the first person to do this, but I gotta do it. Been in my head way too long.

#1 piece of advice I wish someone had told me when I was starting out - keep the part-time job w/the w-2. It will alleviate the tax burdens of self-employment & supplement the gaps in income that come with it Having a day job is not a measure of your commitment or success in your field. It's smart.

In summary: art is hard. Don’t beat yourself up over it not solely paying your bills in the worst version of America we’ve ever seen. Do for self, and love your work.

This is so badass and beautiful and one of the greatest American political ads I have ever seen. A frontal engagement with bigotry, and completely beyond the script of approved political discourse in this nation. May he be protected and kept safe.

Many full time creatives have “invisible safety nets” like bread-winning partners, trust funds, external support, etc. No shame on anyone, but it creates a false vision of success. The cost of going to cons alone on top of hoping to eat as a freelancer are untenable, IMO.

Support your art friends! 🙏💙✨🎨

Chreepy chats

Happy Halloween! #scoobydoo #halloween2025

Happy Halloween, y’all! 🎃🌟💫

The goal is to make an absurd amount of money on stickers

This is how I feel about my comic right now. I know its good enough but the wait is killing me.

So that was Friday October 31st 2025. Crikey. Another Halloween done, another day (more or less) here. So it goes. (Out this month in 1997, just 28 years ago, the Hellboy Jr Halloween Special #1, with its exuberant cover by Bill Wray.) And so to bed. Sleep well, gentle sentients of Planet Earth.

The best "the best house" in America Halloween 2025. It's over.

Happy Halloween, True Believers! 🎃 Wanted to do a whole "Marvel Zombies" piece but did not have the time. So I hope a Zombie Ultimate Spider-Man will suffice that ... huunnggeeeerrrrr.... 🧟‍♂️ #Spiderman #ZombieSpiderMan #Marvel #MarvelComics #MarvelZombies #Zombies #Halloween #HappyHalloween

The worst thing about being a good enough artist that people can just see the craft, is that the same people say "we know you're going to make something of your art". That is nice, but the stress of always mentally running on that "moment" not being in the now, feels really bad! I don't care for it!

Because SNAP is running out tomorrow, I'm trying to round up some cash to give to CT Foodshare. Order one of these charity commissions and I'll make you some rad art. 100% of proceeds go to CT Foodshare (I'll eat the ko-fi fees, ALL your money gets donated) Give $10, or as much as you are able!

Make sure you give out good treats to appease the trick or treat-ing goblins tonight 🎃✨🍫💫

Did a new one

If you ever wanted to get yourself drawn morphing into an obscure cartoon character, it's your lucky day

The X-Men by George Perez

Absolute Wonder Woman

🦇New Episode🦇 @danielwarrenart.bsky.social joins us for an Exclusive Conversation about ABSOLUTE BATMAN ANNUAL #1 - OUT TODAY - & why this book was the most brutal comic to make, but demanded to get out of his mind & hands: www.comicbookcouplescounseling.com/post/daniel-...

I love this guy

Well, the event is over, and the Mystery Shack has been put away. I've been nonstop since Saturday, including a trip to Holiday World in Indiana, traveling to NC to get a new vehicle and driving back, and making a mystery shack. I'm bushed!

Barry Windsor-Smith, “Beguiled” (1982/1995), pen and ink, watercolour/gouache, and coloured pencil. Intended for the cover of Epic Illustrated, but fatigue prompted BWS to abandon it half-done. Thirteen years later, BWS completed the work.

Holding the door open for other creators. Making your local comic shop money. Making things with my friends Inspiring kids and trying my best to be the person to them that I needed when I was their age.

Some delightful Peanuts x The Hobbit pieces by Adam Murphy. #comics #art

Me this week at the comic book store: "Yes, hello, I'm here to pick up my copy of Batman beating the hell out of White Supremacists. Yes, the one drawn by DWJ."

How it started / how it’s going BATMAN & ROBIN: YEAR ONE #12 hits stands TOMORROW, 10/29/25!! Be sure to grab a copy of our grand finale!!! 🙂🦇😊🦇☺️🦇😊🦇🤪🦇🥹🦇😭

"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"