rafael zaiats
@cornpunk.bsky.social
Comic book artist (Makinaphobe, Fool Island)
manga letterer (Baki the Grappler)
for contact: makinaphobe@gmail.com
manga letterer (Baki the Grappler)
for contact: makinaphobe@gmail.com
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rafael zaiats
@cornpunk.bsky.social
· Nov 18
I'm rafael and I draw a long-ass web comic 'fool island' about stupid people getting what they deserve, there's a lot of haunting memories, crying rocks, goblins, weird animals and fossils in it
cornpunk.itch.io/fool-island
cornpunk.itch.io/fool-island
thinking for real to abandon ink for a while and draw fool island almost only with pencils….
November 9, 2025 at 10:44 AM
thinking for real to abandon ink for a while and draw fool island almost only with pencils….
New fly mini comic wip
November 8, 2025 at 3:40 PM
New fly mini comic wip
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Tomorrow i’m going home after 3 months of travelling i’m so ready to make comics
October 24, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Tomorrow i’m going home after 3 months of travelling i’m so ready to make comics
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what if I made comic books
October 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM
what if I made comic books
Working conditions today
October 14, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Working conditions today
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Hello on #portfolio day!!
I am rkrn/ Shiva, I draw OCs *a lot* and love talking about them and the worldbuilding that I put together in my webcomic #SolomonsLedger > solomons-ledger.com
There's a lot of Romania folklore, ethnography and architecture is what I do 🥰
I am rkrn/ Shiva, I draw OCs *a lot* and love talking about them and the worldbuilding that I put together in my webcomic #SolomonsLedger > solomons-ledger.com
There's a lot of Romania folklore, ethnography and architecture is what I do 🥰
October 14, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Hello on #portfolio day!!
I am rkrn/ Shiva, I draw OCs *a lot* and love talking about them and the worldbuilding that I put together in my webcomic #SolomonsLedger > solomons-ledger.com
There's a lot of Romania folklore, ethnography and architecture is what I do 🥰
I am rkrn/ Shiva, I draw OCs *a lot* and love talking about them and the worldbuilding that I put together in my webcomic #SolomonsLedger > solomons-ledger.com
There's a lot of Romania folklore, ethnography and architecture is what I do 🥰
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His obituary: www.vinsonfuneralhome.net/obituary/Mat...
Obituary for Matthew "Matt" Paul Haasch | Vinson Funeral Home
Share memories & support the family
www.vinsonfuneralhome.net
September 21, 2025 at 1:14 AM
His obituary: www.vinsonfuneralhome.net/obituary/Mat...
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really incredible lettering work from @cornpunk.bsky.social in Baki, Vol. 1 💖
October 10, 2025 at 8:07 PM
really incredible lettering work from @cornpunk.bsky.social in Baki, Vol. 1 💖
I’ve been working on this comic book for so long and now after a long break I’m finally getting back to rearrange it and work on one big volume release for next year, please stay tuned for Fool Island
October 10, 2025 at 9:05 AM
I’ve been working on this comic book for so long and now after a long break I’m finally getting back to rearrange it and work on one big volume release for next year, please stay tuned for Fool Island
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The English release of Baki the Grappler from @kodamatales.bsky.social is super nice! Love the weight of the paper and the dust jacket. And it absolutely rules seeing translation and lettering credits on the back cover.
October 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The English release of Baki the Grappler from @kodamatales.bsky.social is super nice! Love the weight of the paper and the dust jacket. And it absolutely rules seeing translation and lettering credits on the back cover.
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Sometimes, letterering for manga means working in tandem with the Japanese SFX instead of rewriting them!
In CLAMP Premium Collection Tokyo Babylon, Vol. 7, letterer @kernedout.bsky.social skillfully blends the English "ZWOOSH" text with it's Japanese counterpart for a seamless reading experience!
In CLAMP Premium Collection Tokyo Babylon, Vol. 7, letterer @kernedout.bsky.social skillfully blends the English "ZWOOSH" text with it's Japanese counterpart for a seamless reading experience!
September 29, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Sometimes, letterering for manga means working in tandem with the Japanese SFX instead of rewriting them!
In CLAMP Premium Collection Tokyo Babylon, Vol. 7, letterer @kernedout.bsky.social skillfully blends the English "ZWOOSH" text with it's Japanese counterpart for a seamless reading experience!
In CLAMP Premium Collection Tokyo Babylon, Vol. 7, letterer @kernedout.bsky.social skillfully blends the English "ZWOOSH" text with it's Japanese counterpart for a seamless reading experience!
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Felt cute might cook la soupe dans ma tête later
September 21, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Felt cute might cook la soupe dans ma tête later
I think i’m crazily obsessed with Barbara manga
September 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
I think i’m crazily obsessed with Barbara manga
Felt cute might cook la soupe dans ma tête later
September 21, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Felt cute might cook la soupe dans ma tête later
ohhhhh they grow up so fast
Sometimes raw strength isn’t enough to claim victory 🔥
Preorder Baki the Grappler Volumes 9 & 10 now and lock in your winning move before it’s too late!! 💪
Vol 9: bit.ly/47I1ZCP ☠️
Vol 10: bit.ly/47Zbz41 🪖
Preorder Baki the Grappler Volumes 9 & 10 now and lock in your winning move before it’s too late!! 💪
Vol 9: bit.ly/47I1ZCP ☠️
Vol 10: bit.ly/47Zbz41 🪖
September 10, 2025 at 8:03 PM
ohhhhh they grow up so fast
there are two wolves in me
September 9, 2025 at 4:53 AM
there are two wolves in me
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@starfruitbooks.bsky.social has an In Memoriam regarding the passing of Matt Haasch.
In it they state that while "all orders and projects will be placed on hold", "the core members of Star Fruit Books are committed to carrying on his dreams and ensuring that the projects he began reach fruition."
In it they state that while "all orders and projects will be placed on hold", "the core members of Star Fruit Books are committed to carrying on his dreams and ensuring that the projects he began reach fruition."
In Memoriam: Matt Haasch - Star Fruit Books | Independent Manga Publisher
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Matt Haasch, founder of Star Fruit Books.
starfruitbooks.com
September 9, 2025 at 2:24 AM
@starfruitbooks.bsky.social has an In Memoriam regarding the passing of Matt Haasch.
In it they state that while "all orders and projects will be placed on hold", "the core members of Star Fruit Books are committed to carrying on his dreams and ensuring that the projects he began reach fruition."
In it they state that while "all orders and projects will be placed on hold", "the core members of Star Fruit Books are committed to carrying on his dreams and ensuring that the projects he began reach fruition."
Horrible news, it was always a great pleasure to work with Matt on beautiful comics, I’m speechless, please help the campaign if you can
Shocked and saddened to hear that Matt Haasch, founder of indie manga publishing company @starfruitbooks.bsky.social has passed away. His gofundme campaign for his medical and other expenses is still up - contribute if you can. www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-...
Donate to Matt's Journey: Healing and Comics, organized by Matthew Haasch
With your support, I can focus on healing from lymphoma while continu… Matthew Haasch needs your support for Donate to Matt's Journey: Healing and Comics
www.gofundme.com
September 8, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Horrible news, it was always a great pleasure to work with Matt on beautiful comics, I’m speechless, please help the campaign if you can
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Life is so precious. Tell your friends that you love them every chance you get
September 8, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Life is so precious. Tell your friends that you love them every chance you get
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Shocked and saddened to hear that Matt Haasch, founder of indie manga publishing company @starfruitbooks.bsky.social has passed away. His gofundme campaign for his medical and other expenses is still up - contribute if you can. www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-...
Donate to Matt's Journey: Healing and Comics, organized by Matthew Haasch
With your support, I can focus on healing from lymphoma while continu… Matthew Haasch needs your support for Donate to Matt's Journey: Healing and Comics
www.gofundme.com
September 8, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Shocked and saddened to hear that Matt Haasch, founder of indie manga publishing company @starfruitbooks.bsky.social has passed away. His gofundme campaign for his medical and other expenses is still up - contribute if you can. www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-...