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Dan Hardesty
@danhardestyart.bsky.social
Comic art, illustrations and zines! Thanks for stopping by! More artwork over on the Insta @danhardestyart
Happy Halloween everyone! Have a fun and safe one! 🍬🎃🍬
October 31, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Attempting to crank out some content for Halloween. Why is it that I feel like the last 3 or 4 months of every year seem like I’m barreling down that first hill on a roller coaster?!? 😳

Shout out to Ed Emberley. I spent many hours as a child going through his books, good times!
September 27, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Some more of the old school RPG memories seeping out into my sketches.
August 29, 2025 at 1:08 PM
A core summer memory for a lot of us was a visit from the ice cream man on our street as a kid. Now whether or not your parents gave you money for that ice cream was another matter. 😉
August 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Maybe this was like some kind of art therapy for me? 😂 I’m not giving up my comics anytime soon though. 😉
August 16, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Happy Birthday Smokey the Bear! Just a quick tribute to one of my favorite mascots. Our National Park system is one of the great treasures of our country. The current administration doesn’t care about them and is actively trying to diminish them. Let’s all do what we can to help protect them! ♥️🐻🌲🏔️
August 9, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Happy National Spider-Man Day! Reliving this classic moment from The Amazing Spider-Man #258, drawn by the legend Ron Frenz! Spidey borrowed a suit from the Fantastic Four after Reed Richards separated him from the symbiotic Venom and the Amazingly Bombastic Bag-Man was born! Excelsior! 🕸️
August 1, 2025 at 11:06 AM
My book, 100 Robots, finally arrived and it looks great! Shout out to Mixam Printing for a job well done.

If you’d like a copy DM me or get one in person this Saturday where I’ll have a table with my partner, Jason Cortez, at Blobfest 2025 in Phoenixville, PA. 😁
July 8, 2025 at 12:36 PM
July 4, 2025 is feeling more like a day of shame and embarrassment than a day of celebration. Those of you who feel the same…let’s all remember this when it’s time to vote again.
July 4, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Coming soon, my new art book 100 ROBOTS! It’s a 104 page book featuring 100 robot portraits and some sketches as well. I’ll be debuting the book this year at Blobfest in Phoenixville, PA on Saturday, July 12. Hope to see you there!
June 26, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Random idea that came from an equally random conversation. I like to think someone will benefit from these deep, substantial thoughts. 😆
June 17, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Some more Heavy Metal inspired work. These throwback RPG kind of illustrations are fun! ⚔️
June 11, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Some sketching inspired by recently receiving my issues of the newly revived and seriously cool Heavy Metal magazine! @heavymetalofficial.bsky.social
May 29, 2025 at 1:40 AM
New book in the works! Features a collection of 100 robot portraits I did for International Robot Day. More details to come!
May 14, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Are you coming to Lancaster Zine Fest this Saturday @southernmarketlancaster from 12-5? If you are, swing by my table, say hello, and grab one of these LZF 2025 souvenirs for FREE while they last! Hope to see you there!
April 9, 2025 at 12:21 PM
One week from today! @lancasterzinefest at Southern Market from 12-5 in beautiful downtown Lancaster! Stop by the table and say hello!!!
April 5, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Was a bit overwhelmed at seeing this exhibit in person! So much of these movies is part of my creative DNA and it was a real treat to experience all of it up close and personal. I didn’t think it was possible to have more respect for Ray, but now I do!
March 29, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I’ll have a table this year at the Lancaster Zine Fest and along with a lot of other comic and zine goodness, Jumble #3 will be on sale for the first time! C’mon out and take a look at all of the crazy creativity and art from everyone at the Fest, you won’t regret it!
March 26, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Shout out to Folklore Coffee in E-Town!
March 8, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Work continues on Jumble #3! Here’s a sneak peek at the continuation of “Unexpected Stop” that began in issue #1. Have a great day everyone! #jumble #comics #indiecomics #indiecomicart
March 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!
February 14, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Just heard the news yesterday I’ll be one of the vendors at Lancaster Zine Fest 2025! If you’re in the Lancaster, PA area on April 12th stop in at Southern Market and say hello! #lancasterzinefest #zines
February 1, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Work has begun on Jumble issue #3! Just a thumbnail of some pencils, part of a double page spread. Have a good day everyone! #jumble! #indiecomic #indiecomics #zine #zinemaking
January 14, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Currently working on #3, but just a reminder that issues #1 and #2 of Jumble! are still available. Shoot me a PM or email if you’re interested.
January 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Looking back on some work from 2024 and looking forward to 2025 and another year to create stuff! Thanks to all of you for your support, your comments and likes. All the best to you this holiday season and beyond! #2024art #artin2024 #artvsartist2024
December 11, 2024 at 5:04 PM