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A once Eisner Award-nominated subscription comic site that dives into the story behind comics: SKTCHD.com. Home of Off Panel, a weekly interview podcast: bit.ly/OffPanelPod. User of all the words. Kind of curious. By @davidharper.bsky.social.
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Hi! This is the account for SKTCHD, an Eisner nom'd subscription comic site, and Off Panel, a weekly comics interview podcast. Follow me for everything I do!
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This week on Off Panel, @kierongillen.bsky.social joins the podcast to talk about his big week of releases, including the return of Die: Loaded, why they wanted to bring it back, its unique flavor, The Power Fantasy vs. expectations, surprises in the series, and a whole lot more.
Off Panel #525: Player Characters with Kieron Gillen - SKTCHD
Writer Kieron Gillen joins the podcast to talk about his current Image comics The Power Fantasy and Die: Loaded and everything that’s going into them. Gillen discusses FOC vs. release, Die’s longevity...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM
This week on Off Panel, @kierongillen.bsky.social joins the podcast to talk about his big week of releases, including the return of Die: Loaded, why they wanted to bring it back, its unique flavor, The Power Fantasy vs. expectations, surprises in the series, and a whole lot more.
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Two of my absolute favorite people talking about one of my favorite things.
This week on Off Panel, @kierongillen.bsky.social joins the podcast to talk about his big week of releases, including the return of Die: Loaded, why they wanted to bring it back, its unique flavor, The Power Fantasy vs. expectations, surprises in the series, and a whole lot more.
Off Panel #525: Player Characters with Kieron Gillen - SKTCHD
Writer Kieron Gillen joins the podcast to talk about his current Image comics The Power Fantasy and Die: Loaded and everything that’s going into them. Gillen discusses FOC vs. release, Die’s longevity...
sktchd.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Two of my absolute favorite people talking about one of my favorite things.
This week on Off Panel, @kierongillen.bsky.social joins the podcast to talk about his big week of releases, including the return of Die: Loaded, why they wanted to bring it back, its unique flavor, The Power Fantasy vs. expectations, surprises in the series, and a whole lot more.
Off Panel #525: Player Characters with Kieron Gillen - SKTCHD
Writer Kieron Gillen joins the podcast to talk about his current Image comics The Power Fantasy and Die: Loaded and everything that’s going into them. Gillen discusses FOC vs. release, Die’s longevity...
sktchd.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM
This week on Off Panel, @kierongillen.bsky.social joins the podcast to talk about his big week of releases, including the return of Die: Loaded, why they wanted to bring it back, its unique flavor, The Power Fantasy vs. expectations, surprises in the series, and a whole lot more.
Want one of my zines? Very limited quantities remain, so get on those today!
Now that I'm through my zine fair experience, the remaining STILT-ZINES are now up for sale! I only have a small amount of these left and I will NOT be ordering more, so if you want the world's greatest* zine about Stilt-Man, you should order it soon!
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STILT-ZINE
It's time! The world's greatest Stilt-Man zine is finally here! Want STILT-ZINE? My latest creation? You can order it today. Who am I?...
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November 9, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Want one of my zines? Very limited quantities remain, so get on those today!
I wrote about ten things I liked or didn't like from the week of comics, including Armageddon nearing, digital launches, big books, big anniversaries, Hwei Lim cooking, Cape & Cowl's anniversary, Briana Loewinsohn excelling autobiographically, and more.
Comics Disassembled: Ten Things I Liked or Didn't Like from the Past Week in Comics, Led by the Origin of the End - SKTCHD
The weird weeks of comic news continue onwards, so let’s dig into another quirky one in the latest edition of Comics Disassembled, as I write about ten things I liked or didn’t like from the week of c...
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November 7, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I wrote about ten things I liked or didn't like from the week of comics, including Armageddon nearing, digital launches, big books, big anniversaries, Hwei Lim cooking, Cape & Cowl's anniversary, Briana Loewinsohn excelling autobiographically, and more.
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NEW EP! @davidharper.bsky.social (@sktchd.bsky.social, Off-Panel podcast) joins us for a crash course in the madness of 1977's Marvel comics, including the first appearances of Sabretooth and... Doctor Bong? bit.ly/MBTMmay77
November 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM
NEW EP! @davidharper.bsky.social (@sktchd.bsky.social, Off-Panel podcast) joins us for a crash course in the madness of 1977's Marvel comics, including the first appearances of Sabretooth and... Doctor Bong? bit.ly/MBTMmay77
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I can’t tell you all enough how good this book is.
Bafflingly brilliant.
Bafflingly brilliant.
ASSORTED CRISIS EVENTS is one of the comics of the year, and today on SKTCHD, I talked with its (excellent) artist
@ericxyz.bsky.social about bringing this haunting, brilliant series to life as we discuss four pages and one cover from its first arc.
@ericxyz.bsky.social about bringing this haunting, brilliant series to life as we discuss four pages and one cover from its first arc.
Eric Zawadzki on the Art and Storytelling of his "Dream Project," Assorted Crisis Events - SKTCHD
If you’re a fan of comics with unconventional approaches that are filled with tremendous craft, you’re living large right now on Assorted Crisis Events alone. This Image Comics series zigs while every...
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November 5, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I can’t tell you all enough how good this book is.
Bafflingly brilliant.
Bafflingly brilliant.
Lucas Wars is phenomenal AND a phenomenon in its original home of France.
Renaud Roche is a massive reason this @23rdstbooks.bsky.social release is as incredible as it is, and today, I talked with the French artist about his first comics project (!!) as we break down five pages from the book.
Renaud Roche is a massive reason this @23rdstbooks.bsky.social release is as incredible as it is, and today, I talked with the French artist about his first comics project (!!) as we break down five pages from the book.
"I Want to Stop Time": Cartoonist Renaud Roche on Bringing Lucas Wars to Life - SKTCHD
Every year brings a fair few unexpected hits for me as a reader, as varying comics and graphic novels come out of nowhere to blow me away and storm up my end of the year list. This year’s going to be ...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Lucas Wars is phenomenal AND a phenomenon in its original home of France.
Renaud Roche is a massive reason this @23rdstbooks.bsky.social release is as incredible as it is, and today, I talked with the French artist about his first comics project (!!) as we break down five pages from the book.
Renaud Roche is a massive reason this @23rdstbooks.bsky.social release is as incredible as it is, and today, I talked with the French artist about his first comics project (!!) as we break down five pages from the book.
In The Pull, I highlight my buys, recommendations, and curiosities from the week of comics, led by @ericafails.bsky.social' Harley & Ivy: Life & Crimes #1 as my Comic the Week.
The Pull: A Look at the Comics Dropping the Week of November 5th - SKTCHD
It’s a big week, with some phenomenal debuts and returning favorites. But there can only be one pick for the top spot, and when in doubt, ties go to Erica Henderson. So, let’s dig into my buys, recomm...
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November 4, 2025 at 6:12 PM
In The Pull, I highlight my buys, recommendations, and curiosities from the week of comics, led by @ericafails.bsky.social' Harley & Ivy: Life & Crimes #1 as my Comic the Week.
Secret Wars (2015) was a massive moment for Marvel's comic history. But how did it happen? In case you missed it, here's an oral history I did back in 2021 that digs into the story behind that story.
Solve Everything: An Oral History of 2015’s Secret Wars and How It Came to Be - SKTCHD
Event comics are designed to change the superhero universe they belong to. That’s their fundamental nature, acting as crescendos to recent, notable storylines. They’re also meant to sell comics, of co...
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November 3, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Secret Wars (2015) was a massive moment for Marvel's comic history. But how did it happen? In case you missed it, here's an oral history I did back in 2021 that digs into the story behind that story.
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This week on Off Panel, cartoonist @ericafails.bsky.social joins the podcast to talk about the past few years, trying on new roles, shifting her approach, and more through the prism of her new series at DC, Harley and Ivy: Life and Crimes.
Off Panel #524: Some Quick Math with Erica Henderson - SKTCHD
Cartoonist Erica Henderson joins the podcast to talk about her past few years and her work on Harley and Ivy: Life and Crimes at DC. Henderson discusses her whim based processes, writing Erica vs. dra...
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November 3, 2025 at 5:55 PM
This week on Off Panel, cartoonist @ericafails.bsky.social joins the podcast to talk about the past few years, trying on new roles, shifting her approach, and more through the prism of her new series at DC, Harley and Ivy: Life and Crimes.
This week on Off Panel, cartoonist @ericafails.bsky.social joins the podcast to talk about the past few years, trying on new roles, shifting her approach, and more through the prism of her new series at DC, Harley and Ivy: Life and Crimes.
Off Panel #524: Some Quick Math with Erica Henderson - SKTCHD
Cartoonist Erica Henderson joins the podcast to talk about her past few years and her work on Harley and Ivy: Life and Crimes at DC. Henderson discusses her whim based processes, writing Erica vs. dra...
sktchd.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:55 PM
This week on Off Panel, cartoonist @ericafails.bsky.social joins the podcast to talk about the past few years, trying on new roles, shifting her approach, and more through the prism of her new series at DC, Harley and Ivy: Life and Crimes.
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Hey, if you want early access to each week's episode of Off Panel (like next week's with @ericafails.bsky.social, which is now up for patrons) and many other perks, make sure to back Off Panel on Patreon!
It makes a big difference for the show and me, as I'm a full time journo/podcaster these days!
It makes a big difference for the show and me, as I'm a full time journo/podcaster these days!
Get more from Off Panel (the SKTCHD podcast) on Patreon
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November 1, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Hey, if you want early access to each week's episode of Off Panel (like next week's with @ericafails.bsky.social, which is now up for patrons) and many other perks, make sure to back Off Panel on Patreon!
It makes a big difference for the show and me, as I'm a full time journo/podcaster these days!
It makes a big difference for the show and me, as I'm a full time journo/podcaster these days!
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Tangentially but this reminded me of:
November 1, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Tangentially but this reminded me of:
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This was really fun to watch. Do I still have complete sets of Marvel Universe trading cards Series 1 through 4 from back in the day? And a complete set of the Jim Lee-drawn X-Men cards? Yes, yes I do.
The Marvel trading cards from the 1990s were a huge moment for a lot of fans. And creators, it turns out, as I sat down with @rdauterman.bsky.social at NYCC to talk about these cards, the impact they had on him, and more, before we open a pack of Marvel Universe Series II together on video.
The Marvel Universe Unpacked with Russell Dauterman - SKTCHD
Who doesn’t love the old Marvel trading cards from the 1990s? I know I do. They were a massive part of my journey as a comic fan, as I obsessed over the power ratings and great art you’d find on each....
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October 31, 2025 at 1:01 AM
This was really fun to watch. Do I still have complete sets of Marvel Universe trading cards Series 1 through 4 from back in the day? And a complete set of the Jim Lee-drawn X-Men cards? Yes, yes I do.
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At NYCC, @davidharper.bsky.social gifted me a pack of vintage Marvel trading cards! We opened them together and found some gems. Thanks again, David, this was really fun!
The Marvel trading cards from the 1990s were a huge moment for a lot of fans. And creators, it turns out, as I sat down with @rdauterman.bsky.social at NYCC to talk about these cards, the impact they had on him, and more, before we open a pack of Marvel Universe Series II together on video.
The Marvel Universe Unpacked with Russell Dauterman - SKTCHD
Who doesn’t love the old Marvel trading cards from the 1990s? I know I do. They were a massive part of my journey as a comic fan, as I obsessed over the power ratings and great art you’d find on each....
sktchd.com
October 31, 2025 at 12:49 AM
At NYCC, @davidharper.bsky.social gifted me a pack of vintage Marvel trading cards! We opened them together and found some gems. Thanks again, David, this was really fun!
I wrote about ten things I liked or didn't like from the week of comics, including Robert Wilson IV's Dreamhouse, the coming of Takumigraphics, Russell Dauterman designing, Dike Ruan impressing, ComicsPRO data, variant cover domination, and more.
Comics Disassembled: Ten Things I Liked or Didn't Like from the Past Week in Comics, Led by Big Dreams - SKTCHD
It’s another week without anything too wild happening, so when in doubt, lean into the thing you like the most, right? So, let’s do just that, as I highlight ten things I liked or didn’t like from the...
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October 31, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I wrote about ten things I liked or didn't like from the week of comics, including Robert Wilson IV's Dreamhouse, the coming of Takumigraphics, Russell Dauterman designing, Dike Ruan impressing, ComicsPRO data, variant cover domination, and more.
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This week's episode of Off Panel is a real treat, so I wanted to reshare my chats with @cleanlined.bsky.social, @rachaelstott.bsky.social, @rdauterman.bsky.social, and @trungles.com from NYCC, where I spoke with each of these great creators about why they love comics. Give it a listen!
Off Panel #523: Why We Love Comics with Hayden Sherman, Rachael Stott, Russell Dauterman, and Trung Le Nguyen - SKTCHD
Recorded live at New York Comic Con, artists Hayden Sherman, Rachael Stott, and Russell Dauterman and cartoonist Trung Le Nguyen joined the podcast to talk about why they love comics, with each happen...
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October 30, 2025 at 8:08 PM
This week's episode of Off Panel is a real treat, so I wanted to reshare my chats with @cleanlined.bsky.social, @rachaelstott.bsky.social, @rdauterman.bsky.social, and @trungles.com from NYCC, where I spoke with each of these great creators about why they love comics. Give it a listen!
The Marvel trading cards from the 1990s were a huge moment for a lot of fans. And creators, it turns out, as I sat down with @rdauterman.bsky.social at NYCC to talk about these cards, the impact they had on him, and more, before we open a pack of Marvel Universe Series II together on video.
The Marvel Universe Unpacked with Russell Dauterman - SKTCHD
Who doesn’t love the old Marvel trading cards from the 1990s? I know I do. They were a massive part of my journey as a comic fan, as I obsessed over the power ratings and great art you’d find on each....
sktchd.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The Marvel trading cards from the 1990s were a huge moment for a lot of fans. And creators, it turns out, as I sat down with @rdauterman.bsky.social at NYCC to talk about these cards, the impact they had on him, and more, before we open a pack of Marvel Universe Series II together on video.
The Long Batober is over, so let's celebrate the glory of Batman & Robin: Year One by power ranking the 12 best panels (and panel sequences) from @chrissamnee.bsky.social's work on that series and highlighting why each was so special.
The Long Batober: Let's Celebrate Batman & Robin: Year One by Power Ranking Chris Samnee's 12 Best Panels from the Series - SKTCHD
It feels only right that Batman & Robin: Year One, the 12-issue maxi-series from Chris Samnee, Mark Waid, Mat Lopes, and Clayton Cowles, is ending this week. While it fell back a couple weeks from its...
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October 29, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The Long Batober is over, so let's celebrate the glory of Batman & Robin: Year One by power ranking the 12 best panels (and panel sequences) from @chrissamnee.bsky.social's work on that series and highlighting why each was so special.
Who will win the DC K.O. tournament? How about who SHOULD win it?
The new DC event comic was taken far too seriously today, as I revealed my bracket and dug into every matchup, choosing who should win (and who will win) all the way to the declaration of the new King (or Queen) Omega.
The new DC event comic was taken far too seriously today, as I revealed my bracket and dug into every matchup, choosing who should win (and who will win) all the way to the declaration of the new King (or Queen) Omega.
Who Will Win the DC K.O. Tourney? How About Who Should Win? - SKTCHD
Let’s take that tourney way too seriously, shall we?
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October 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Who will win the DC K.O. tournament? How about who SHOULD win it?
The new DC event comic was taken far too seriously today, as I revealed my bracket and dug into every matchup, choosing who should win (and who will win) all the way to the declaration of the new King (or Queen) Omega.
The new DC event comic was taken far too seriously today, as I revealed my bracket and dug into every matchup, choosing who should win (and who will win) all the way to the declaration of the new King (or Queen) Omega.
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Well I have spent all my money on @shortboxcomicsfair.bsky.social the Shortbox Comics Fair but I have no regrets. It is one of the best places to see upcoming comics talent, esp for out of the way people (not near a city centre) like me, and Zainab can do no wrong. www.shortboxcomicsfair.com
ShortBox Comics Fair
ShortBox Comics Fair is a unique and innovative digital comics fair, where every exhibiting artist debuts a brand-new comic!
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October 28, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Well I have spent all my money on @shortboxcomicsfair.bsky.social the Shortbox Comics Fair but I have no regrets. It is one of the best places to see upcoming comics talent, esp for out of the way people (not near a city centre) like me, and Zainab can do no wrong. www.shortboxcomicsfair.com
In The Pull, I highlighted my buys, recommendations, and curiosities from the week of comics, including the finale to Batman & Robin: Year One as my Comic of the Week and the first Backpack Edition of Paper Girls as my Trade/Graphic Novel of the Week.
The Pull: A Look at the Comics Dropping the Week of October 29th - SKTCHD
It’s the Battle of the Batman Titles this week, but there can only be one, because I don’t feel like cheating and giving two titles the win. So, let’s look at my buys, recommendations, and curiosities...
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October 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
In The Pull, I highlighted my buys, recommendations, and curiosities from the week of comics, including the finale to Batman & Robin: Year One as my Comic of the Week and the first Backpack Edition of Paper Girls as my Trade/Graphic Novel of the Week.
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This week on Off Panel, it's a NYCC podcast! Artists @cleanlined.bsky.social, @rachaelstott.bsky.social, and @rdauterman.bsky.social as well as cartoonist @trungles.com joined me at the show to talk about why they love comics and how their relationship with the medium has changed over the years.
Off Panel #523: Why We Love Comics with Hayden Sherman, Rachael Stott, Russell Dauterman, and Trung Le Nguyen - SKTCHD
Recorded live at New York Comic Con, artists Hayden Sherman, Rachael Stott, and Russell Dauterman and cartoonist Trung Le Nguyen joined the podcast to talk about why they love comics, with each happen...
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October 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
This week on Off Panel, it's a NYCC podcast! Artists @cleanlined.bsky.social, @rachaelstott.bsky.social, and @rdauterman.bsky.social as well as cartoonist @trungles.com joined me at the show to talk about why they love comics and how their relationship with the medium has changed over the years.
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My feature on the summer in comic shops is up at @icv2.com, as I talked different shops about an exceptional May to August window led by a surge of new and younger readers, Absolute's continued explosion, blind bags, and more.
It's a Pro one, but it's a good one, I think!
It's a Pro one, but it's a good one, I think!
PRO: Comic Store Report – Summer 2025
New Readers, Not Collectors, Driving Sales Surge
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October 27, 2025 at 7:41 PM
My feature on the summer in comic shops is up at @icv2.com, as I talked different shops about an exceptional May to August window led by a surge of new and younger readers, Absolute's continued explosion, blind bags, and more.
It's a Pro one, but it's a good one, I think!
It's a Pro one, but it's a good one, I think!