Stephen
@stephenharrick.bsky.social
Writer, teacher, maker of comics, director, infrequent actor. Historian, scholar, and speaker on Illinois history and comics. Great adorer of dogs.
Friendship is truth and I believe in you all the way.
Friendship is truth and I believe in you all the way.
I did a thing.
I voted in this year's Eisner Awards. It was easy to apply to vote, and even easier to vote. I am honored to participate in this process, and look forward to doing so again.
There are some outstanding nominees this year—good luck to all of you. I am excited for what is to come.
I voted in this year's Eisner Awards. It was easy to apply to vote, and even easier to vote. I am honored to participate in this process, and look forward to doing so again.
There are some outstanding nominees this year—good luck to all of you. I am excited for what is to come.
June 5, 2025 at 2:36 AM
I did a thing.
I voted in this year's Eisner Awards. It was easy to apply to vote, and even easier to vote. I am honored to participate in this process, and look forward to doing so again.
There are some outstanding nominees this year—good luck to all of you. I am excited for what is to come.
I voted in this year's Eisner Awards. It was easy to apply to vote, and even easier to vote. I am honored to participate in this process, and look forward to doing so again.
There are some outstanding nominees this year—good luck to all of you. I am excited for what is to come.
My next event is on Saturday, May 3–the national holiday Free Comic Book Day. I’ll present on comics and racial healing at Castle Perilous Games & Books in Carbondale, IL. My friend Isaac will lead an art workshop, and there will be comic creators onsite, slinging their wares. Plus, free comics!
May 2, 2025 at 3:17 AM
My next event is on Saturday, May 3–the national holiday Free Comic Book Day. I’ll present on comics and racial healing at Castle Perilous Games & Books in Carbondale, IL. My friend Isaac will lead an art workshop, and there will be comic creators onsite, slinging their wares. Plus, free comics!
The convention train keeps on running, so hit up one of the events next weekend and show some love.
On Saturday, April 12 I will be tabling at the inaugural Blazer Con on the campus of Lewis & Clark Community College.
On Saturday, April 12 I will be tabling at the inaugural Blazer Con on the campus of Lewis & Clark Community College.
April 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The convention train keeps on running, so hit up one of the events next weekend and show some love.
On Saturday, April 12 I will be tabling at the inaugural Blazer Con on the campus of Lewis & Clark Community College.
On Saturday, April 12 I will be tabling at the inaugural Blazer Con on the campus of Lewis & Clark Community College.
New author photo, who dis?
I like it, despite the whimsy. Or perhaps because of it.
Thoughts?
I like it, despite the whimsy. Or perhaps because of it.
Thoughts?
January 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
New author photo, who dis?
I like it, despite the whimsy. Or perhaps because of it.
Thoughts?
I like it, despite the whimsy. Or perhaps because of it.
Thoughts?
The warm(ish) weather over the weekend allowed for a visit to some local businesses. The reason: to distribute fliers promoting my presentation on Illinois history and comics. I took more than half a dozen to regional comic/gaming shops, and am thrilled to see they actually posted the fliers.
January 14, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The warm(ish) weather over the weekend allowed for a visit to some local businesses. The reason: to distribute fliers promoting my presentation on Illinois history and comics. I took more than half a dozen to regional comic/gaming shops, and am thrilled to see they actually posted the fliers.
With the new year comes new avenues to encounter Dirt Sheet. The first issue, Dirt Sheet: Beat Down, is now available for purchase at Betty’s Books in St. Louis. Go buy a copy or three. And while you’re at it, support other local comic creators.
December 29, 2024 at 12:27 AM
With the new year comes new avenues to encounter Dirt Sheet. The first issue, Dirt Sheet: Beat Down, is now available for purchase at Betty’s Books in St. Louis. Go buy a copy or three. And while you’re at it, support other local comic creators.
My 1st event of 2025 has just been announced. I will be delivering a presentation on Illinois' history and comics next month at Glen Carbon Centennial Library. Attendance is free. Come check out what I've been working on this year and learn about this state's rich history of comic strips and books.
December 22, 2024 at 12:30 AM
My 1st event of 2025 has just been announced. I will be delivering a presentation on Illinois' history and comics next month at Glen Carbon Centennial Library. Attendance is free. Come check out what I've been working on this year and learn about this state's rich history of comic strips and books.
Today is a pretty good day for Illinois comics history. Chicago-area cartoonist Jill Thompson was born on this date. The Eisner Award-winning creator of Scary Godmother, she has created comics such as Wonder Woman, Batman, The Sandman, Hellboy. An incredible talent, her work deserves more praise.
November 21, 2024 at 4:00 AM
Today is a pretty good day for Illinois comics history. Chicago-area cartoonist Jill Thompson was born on this date. The Eisner Award-winning creator of Scary Godmother, she has created comics such as Wonder Woman, Batman, The Sandman, Hellboy. An incredible talent, her work deserves more praise.