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Haley Rose-Lyon
@haleyroselyon.com
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Eisner-nominated comics letterer and world's okayest barista. she/they 💗💜💙
📧: haleyroselyon@gmail.com
See my work at haleyroselyon.com!
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Jumpin' on the bandwagon to share my lettering stack for Thorn #9 (words by Josh of @oaktreecomics.bsky.social).

Double-page spreads = double the fun!!
Colorful lettering from each page of Thorn #9 from Oak Tree Comics, stacked on top of one another.
November 12, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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Familiar with that game... stay strong, brotha
November 11, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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THE WITCHES OF PEPPERWOOD BAY VOL. 1 is out now!!

Had such a blast working on this adorable story. Can't wait for Vol. 2~

(I got to do fun stuff like cute chapter titlesss)
October 22, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Me when Noah announces some cool shit (that I just happen to have lettered 😘)
October 22, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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It's my 8th year as a letterer (!!) and I can't wait to work on more amazing art and stories!

I'm Haley, and I've worked with Image, Oni Press, Legendary, Top Shelf, and more. Find my portfolio at haleyroselyon.com and reach me at haleyroselyon@gmail.com.

#portfolioday #comicsletterer
October 14, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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It's wild that we still don't have a commonly accepted comic script format. Basically every script I get is different from the next, with varying levels of technical or layout issues. (But hey, we're all out here doing our best.)

Keep your letterer happy with these tips from @blambot.bsky.social 🥰
Tips from comic book letterer Nate Piekos about how to prepare a script for lettering use. These include writing in sentence case and sending the script in Word or other text-based format.
October 4, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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Loved experimenting with manga-style lettering! Special thanks to @sara.pizza's amazing resources (particularly on text placement & balloon styles)
sara.pizza/resources
September 29, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Last but certainly not least: @airy.bsky.social on GALAXY: THE PRETTIEST STAR (2022)

Highlighting her sfx work here because she's the GOAT at seamlessly integrating her sfx into any art style 👏🏼👏🏼
A comic panel from GALAXY: THE PRETTIEST STAR (2022). An edgy teenager drinks from a large carton of juice. A comic panel from GALAXY: THE PRETTIEST STAR (2022). A teenaged boy is being laughed at by classmates, who are yelling "BOK-BOK-BOK!" at him.
September 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Some fabulous examples of both traditional and modern hand lettering: Todd Klein on BATMAN: YEAR ONE (1987) and Aubrey Aiese on LUMBERJANES Vol. 1 (2015)

I always find something viscerally satisfying about the imperfections of hand lettering ✨
A comic panel from BATMAN: YEAR ONE (1987). A bloody arm and hand are shown lying on the ground next to a small dinner bell. Three comic panels from LUMBERJANES VOL. 1 (2015). A group of girl scouts are facing off against a trio of Greek-style stone statues come to life.
September 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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And here we have @claytoncowles.bsky.social on THE VISION (2016)

Iconic yellow balloons aside, I love the sfx hidden behind the window frame/blinds -- so dynamic 👌🏼
A comic panel from THE VISION (2016). The Vision family sits at the dinner table while a loud "ZZZAAAAZZZ" sound effect is coming from the backyard, seen from the window.
September 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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First up, Jared K. Fletcher's work on EX MACHINA (2004)

These drunken balloons are so effective with the squiggle tail and surrounding lil bubbles.

And now I'm wondering who started the trend of small clustered bubbles denoting drunkenness (maybe they're supposed to represent burps?) 🤔
A comic panel from EX MACHINA Vol. 1 (2005). A man says drunkenly, "Hnk... fuck you want now, kid...?"
September 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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It's giving me (2021)??
August 17, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Just received my comp of Goat Magic from @oni-press.bsky.social!! Big thanks to @kagwheeler.bsky.social for the opportunity to do such satisfyingly naturalistic lettering ✨

GOAT MAGIC available Aug 19!!
Comics letterer Haley Rose-Lyon holding a copy of Goat Magic by Kate Wheeler (Oni Press) A page from graphic novel Goat Magic by Kate Wheeler (Oni Press)
August 16, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Comics lettering tip! Burst balloons often work best with straight tails. They lend a directness that complements the sharp nature of a yell.
August 13, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Greetings new followers, and happy #PortfolioDay! I'm Haley, letterer/designer of comics (Image, Oni Press, Legendary, Top Shelf, Mad Cave, etc.)
Available for new projects this summer and beyond!✨

💻http://haleyroselyon.com
✉️haleyroselyon@gmail.com
A comic book panel showing gnome-people saying, "I am a gnome!" at the same time. Comic book panel showing one person smacking another in the face with a skateboard and saying "GET AWAY!". The sound effect is THWACK. A comic book panel showing an evil-looking fancy old man saying, "Haha, yes it is me! Go on, keep clapping!". Several "CLAP"s are clustered around the speech bubble. A comic book page listing the tracks of "The Unofficial 'Basement Show' Soundtrack".
July 8, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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just a satisfying lil squad of off-white balloons to brighten your day ✨
January 6, 2024 at 6:43 PM