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Rik Mertens
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- Graphic designer and Web designer
- Geek culture enthusiast
- Lifelong Star Trek, Doctor Who, Star Wars fan
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I love this book so much. I think fans of Matt's Batman and Terry and Rachel's superhero comics would be floored by this series. its magical and unique.
Catch up on Adventure!

ADVENTUREMAN, Vol 4: FAMILY TREE Hardcover

Out now from @imagecomics.com
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Rachel Dodson
@claytoncowles.bsky.social
Olea
and Me

Oversized 88 Page Hardcover for $16.99
Available Everywhere

Find your Local Comic Store-
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November 19, 2025 at 4:44 AM
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Squirrel Girl, Youtube drawing demo.

This week. Because you demanded it and I have no shame, here's SQUIRREL GIRL !!!!

www.youtube.com/@frankchoart...

I told you I'll draw whatever you guys suggest. ;-)
November 19, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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November 19, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Your Tuesday FLASH GORDON 🎯
Flash Gordon Comic Strip 2025-11-18 | Comics Kingdom
Read the Flash Gordon comic strip from November 18, 2025, and check out other Flash Gordon comics by Dan Schkade.
comicskingdom.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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New 156 page #MouseGuard Digital Sketchbook Collection! Assembling sketchbooks from 2016 - 2022 plus several pieces never collected in the sketchbooks used in the 2023 & 2024 calendars:

mouseguard.bigcartel.com/product/mouse-guard-digital-sketchbook-collection-2016-2024
November 18, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Your Monday FLASH GORDON ⚡️
Flash Gordon Comic Strip 2025-11-17 | Comics Kingdom
Read the Flash Gordon comic strip from November 17, 2025, and check out other Flash Gordon comics by Dan Schkade.
comicskingdom.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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November 17, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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I listened to a lot of old YouTube interviews with some favorite illustrators this weekend. Got me thinking about sharing more things from the sketchbook and whatnot.

What's your favorite illustrator-interview podcast or channel? Always lookin' for more.
November 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Krona, Keeper of Eons - watercolour, acryla gouache on paper with some digital touchups

For Hearthstone's latest expansion, Across the Timeways.
AD: Jim Nelson
November 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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wow i wonder who could have drawn this it looks so cool i should back the zine it's a part of over on kickstarter
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nov...
@damesprod.bsky.social @novamali.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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“The island of Gont, a single mountain that lifts its peak a mile above the storm-wracked Northeast Sea, is a land famous for wizards.”

This 2005 Science Fiction Book Club edition of the first three Earthsea novels has cover art by Leo & Diane Dillon.
November 17, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Thank you so much to everyone who supported my book! I feel so lucky to be still able to make it on the NYT best-sellers list. I could not have these achievements without such a supportive community. Thank you!!!
November 17, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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Marvel Comics that were on sale with cover dates of December 1974.
November 17, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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No matter the universe, they´re just the sweetest most loveable guy
November 16, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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NEW! I’m getting in on the DC K.O. fun with this HARLEY QUINN VS. ZATANNA Cardstock Variant! Love these two.😃❤️🔥 Final order cut-off is SOON—Nov.17, so lock in those orders NOW! In stores December 17th! #harleyquinn #zatanna #dcko #DC #DCComics #dcu #batman
November 16, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Final Order Cutoff for SPACE GHOST VOL. 2 #6 is TOMORROW!

Can Jan and Jace survive when Space Ghost is transformed into... a bloodthirsty Space Vampire?!?

Call your local comics shop NOW to preorder your copy!
November 16, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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I’m at Album Comics, Paris, today
November 16, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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Care to be challenged in visual development projects under the guidance of top professionals? Join the IDEA Academy and kickstart your career! tinyurl.com/ideaacademyrome
#ideaacademyrome #characterdesign #visdev #artschool
November 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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TW: scars, burns

Moreta, a #Warcraft commission this time! 😌
November 16, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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November 14, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Sample sketch cover for Thought Bubble.

I'll be set up in Red Shirt Hall at Table E-24 Saturday + Sunday! Excited to see friends and fans in Harrogate.
November 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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A rough sketch of a unique view of Bag End by Tolkien.
November 14, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Flash and the gang encounter some weird bugs in the forest, but they've all got tall boots on so it's gonna be fine
Flash Gordon Comic Strip 2025-11-13 | Comics Kingdom
Read the Flash Gordon comic strip from November 13, 2025, and check out other Flash Gordon comics by Dan Schkade.
comicskingdom.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY! ❄️ Click https://bgfn.sh/henryii to enjoy the latest audio adventure for the Thirteenth Doctor and Yaz, out now!
November 13, 2025 at 9:30 AM