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Helioscope
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Comics, illustration, storyboards, and concept art from the biggest collective of comics artists in North America. http://helioscopepdx.com
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guy got mad at me for sharing this comic on twitter back in 2017, but it's still one of my favorite exchanges. (he was not kidding, btw.)
October 7, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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Umm... Anybody got 5 bucks?
==> TrekkerKickstarter.com
February 7, 2026 at 11:27 PM
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February 7, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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I love doing commissions, and I don't take them on very often other than in support of my Trekker campaigns. So hit me up to grab one of the remaining slots. You'll get the commission, plus the best dang sci-fi comic that I know how to make.

Tell me what to draw at TrekkerKickstarter.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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I needed a banner so I figured I might as well draw all of my favorite things ☁️🏠✨
February 7, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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Posted a brand new blog-gallery! This one is on cartoonist Dick Cavalli, showcasing oodles of original art!
www.paultobin.net/blog-2-1/dic...
Dick Cavalli — Paul Tobin
Richard A. Cavalli (September 28, 1923 – October 16, 1997) was best known for his Morty Meekle cartoon strip (January 9, 1956 to February 26, 1966) which eventually began to focus on younger ch...
www.paultobin.net
February 7, 2026 at 6:12 PM
The most dangerous game: Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen vs a gorilla. All the cool stuff of an original page from the Eisner-winning Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen series, but Steve Lieber @stevelieberart.bsky.social is actually willing to sell it.

helioscopepdx.etsy.com/listing/4433...
February 7, 2026 at 7:49 AM
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KEZ AT THE HELM to guide us into our second weekend on the trek for the latest chapter in Mercy St. Clair's eventful life. Climb aboard for the ride now at TrekkerKickstarter.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:55 AM
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Sketchbook musings of my main character from my in-progress space opera comic, small studies of space ship interiors, and a random person in a very puffy jacket.
February 7, 2026 at 3:11 AM
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Said I had to finish this by Friday. Still dreaming about Boris Vallejo, Greg Ruth, and John Picacio’s pencil work.

Prelim drawing for a commission. 12x16, graphite on paper.

#pencildrawing #graphitedrawing #sword #waterfall #wings #swordandsorcery #fantasyart #Valkyrie #warrior #helioscopepdx
February 7, 2026 at 4:07 AM
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Drew drawing BLIGHTER reminds me that I have decided to go to Emerald City next month and I'll have a bunch of these books with me, tigerman fans
#drawingincars blighter!!! @jeffparker.bsky.social this guy is still fun to draw!
February 6, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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February 6, 2026 at 9:11 PM
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I've built a lucrative career off making comics that tons of people find inscrutable. What's important is the readers who do get it are the ones who stick around. Fixating on audience reaction will just drive you insane.
I've been saying for years you can't protect yourself from the illiterate. many comic artists tell me their anxieties about feeling like they failed if their audience doesn't understand their story and I tell them they'll have an easier time by assuming their audience is failing them by not reading.
Webtoon readers, hear me when I say this and know it comes from a place of love and concern:

sometimes you must slow down and actually read the words written in the speech bubbles. You are going too fast. You are not comprehending the words in the order they are written. You are guessing.
February 5, 2026 at 10:56 PM
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My series mentioned in this piece from the NYT:

My Kids Love Raina Telgemeier Books. What Should They Read Next? www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/b...
My Kids Love Raina Telgemeier Books. What Should They Read Next?
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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Ending today at 5pm PT, this Mary Jane Remarque on my Ulitmate Endgame 1 Variant Cover -

www.raremarq.com/auctions/mar...
February 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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I love this show, but I’m not sure how to feel about the producers’ perception that an HBO audience can handle blood, piss, pus, and shit but an actual Pittsburgh accent is a bridge too far.
February 6, 2026 at 5:30 AM
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My fascination with Alberto Breccia continues. (here with a page from El Cirque Tragico, and a closer view of some faces)
February 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Digging through my old files in the process of finishing formatting LAVENDER JACK VOL.2, I found this. I think it was a present for my creative director back when I was doing those WB Games/LEGO side gigs? Anyway, enjoy some alt history Edwardian minifigs
February 6, 2026 at 7:56 PM
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Did this poster many years ago based on a "WW2 Dinosaurs" suggestion (I think) @davidhahn.bsky.social wrote on a whiteboard in @helioscopepdx.bsky.social for our daily sketch exercise. Turned out to be one of the most resonant things I ever made and it started as a loose gag. I still think it's fun.
February 6, 2026 at 7:09 PM
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Rat Coin Purse, but it's a Dark Souls NPC
February 6, 2026 at 2:10 AM
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Thanks so much to everyone who has supported or shared our etsy posts! Your purchases from Helioscope's etsy store are what make it possible for us to offer stipends to our mentees.
February 6, 2026 at 12:50 AM
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Back on etsy! The Eisner-winning Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen hardcover w/ a Jimmy sketch! It's signed by me and a lot of people depicted on the cover. W: @mattfraction.bsky.social, A: me, C: @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social L: @claytoncowles.bsky.social.

helioscopepdx.etsy.com/listing/4311...
February 6, 2026 at 12:45 AM
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I had a blast working on the ULITMATE KILLMONGER in Ultimate Endgame 2

We are doing full color interiors on this, along with Jonas Scharf and @denizcamp.bsky.social

Rachel Dodson Inks
Me Pencils/Color

Out NOW from Marvel Comics
February 5, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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A textless version of today's Azura reveal panel, for the cave dwellers among us 💀
February 5, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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Just finished up my hourly comics…from last year 😅🎉 Here’s the thread! Featuring @bouletcorp.bsky.social ❤️

#hourlycomicday
#hourlycomicsday
#hourlycomicday2025
#hourlycomicsday2025
#hcd
#hcd2025
February 5, 2026 at 9:05 PM