Joel Jacob Barker
@jojabarker.bsky.social
Big 🍎 Hoosier • ✊🏻 • He/Him • #Cartoonist -- Go to http://linktr.ee/jojabarker for my most recent publications, while my website http://jojabarker.com is a Comic of an introduction!
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one more day to get in on the @marcmaron.bsky.social WTF IS A PODCAST graphic novel kickystarty www.kickstarter.com/projects/z2c...
WTF is a Podcast with Marc Maron – The Graphic Novel
Marc Maron, Brian Box Brown & Z2 present: WTF is a Podcast, the official graphic novel of the WTF Podcast.
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October 2, 2025 at 3:21 PM
one more day to get in on the @marcmaron.bsky.social WTF IS A PODCAST graphic novel kickystarty www.kickstarter.com/projects/z2c...
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Finished spread! The lives of different types of stars, the various ways they give back all they had taken in changed, and the new forms they give rise to! This took me some time to say the least! It's a lively place out there! On to the next spread (finale of this chapter!!)
#Nostos #Unflattening 2
#Nostos #Unflattening 2
September 20, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Finished spread! The lives of different types of stars, the various ways they give back all they had taken in changed, and the new forms they give rise to! This took me some time to say the least! It's a lively place out there! On to the next spread (finale of this chapter!!)
#Nostos #Unflattening 2
#Nostos #Unflattening 2
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Raina Telgemeier is the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning creator of Smile, Sisters, and Guts, which are all graphic memoirs based on her childhood. She is also the creator of Drama and Ghosts, the adapter and illustrator of the first four Baby-sitters Club graphic novels
September 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Raina Telgemeier is the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning creator of Smile, Sisters, and Guts, which are all graphic memoirs based on her childhood. She is also the creator of Drama and Ghosts, the adapter and illustrator of the first four Baby-sitters Club graphic novels
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10/21 at 6 PM | Best-selling authors Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud come together to discuss the unique power of comics and their new graphic novel, The Cartoonists Club.
🎟️ Get tickets: buff.ly/UZswhPx
🎟️ Get tickets: buff.ly/UZswhPx
September 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
10/21 at 6 PM | Best-selling authors Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud come together to discuss the unique power of comics and their new graphic novel, The Cartoonists Club.
🎟️ Get tickets: buff.ly/UZswhPx
🎟️ Get tickets: buff.ly/UZswhPx
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Join us this Saturday 10/4 as we host our 2nd annual #FinalBoss #ComicFest / Trick or Read event.
There will be free comics, sales, and local indie comic creators to check out.
Stop on by, support the arts, and have fun!
#FinalBossComics #FinalBoss
There will be free comics, sales, and local indie comic creators to check out.
Stop on by, support the arts, and have fun!
#FinalBossComics #FinalBoss
October 2, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Join us this Saturday 10/4 as we host our 2nd annual #FinalBoss #ComicFest / Trick or Read event.
There will be free comics, sales, and local indie comic creators to check out.
Stop on by, support the arts, and have fun!
#FinalBossComics #FinalBoss
There will be free comics, sales, and local indie comic creators to check out.
Stop on by, support the arts, and have fun!
#FinalBossComics #FinalBoss
Growing up to make Funny Books.
Comic Creator Tip of the Day: Learn to handle criticism because it will come. Take it and learn from it and grow… but don’t make it something personal if it isn’t. It’s fucking comic books…
May 15, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Growing up to make Funny Books.
Haven't listened to this since Groove Shark was a thing! open.spotify.com/track/6fX7s3...
February 16, 2024 at 10:04 PM
Haven't listened to this since Groove Shark was a thing! open.spotify.com/track/6fX7s3...
2 (series) finale's I'm carrying with me:
Loki AND Doom Patrol
I love me a good character arc of a super selfish, self-centered figure right-sizing themselves to be present in what counts!
Go "Tin Man"!!!
(...oh, and "Time God" 😘)
Loki AND Doom Patrol
I love me a good character arc of a super selfish, self-centered figure right-sizing themselves to be present in what counts!
Go "Tin Man"!!!
(...oh, and "Time God" 😘)
November 16, 2023 at 4:38 AM
2 (series) finale's I'm carrying with me:
Loki AND Doom Patrol
I love me a good character arc of a super selfish, self-centered figure right-sizing themselves to be present in what counts!
Go "Tin Man"!!!
(...oh, and "Time God" 😘)
Loki AND Doom Patrol
I love me a good character arc of a super selfish, self-centered figure right-sizing themselves to be present in what counts!
Go "Tin Man"!!!
(...oh, and "Time God" 😘)
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New Cryptid Creator Corner podcast
@jimmygaspero.bsky.social is chatting with Trevor Fernandes-Lenkiewicz and Ryan Best about their crowdfunding capes comics project RISE.
This cover y’all… .
🎧 - apple.co/47xeRIl
@jimmygaspero.bsky.social is chatting with Trevor Fernandes-Lenkiewicz and Ryan Best about their crowdfunding capes comics project RISE.
This cover y’all… .
🎧 - apple.co/47xeRIl
November 14, 2023 at 8:53 PM
New Cryptid Creator Corner podcast
@jimmygaspero.bsky.social is chatting with Trevor Fernandes-Lenkiewicz and Ryan Best about their crowdfunding capes comics project RISE.
This cover y’all… .
🎧 - apple.co/47xeRIl
@jimmygaspero.bsky.social is chatting with Trevor Fernandes-Lenkiewicz and Ryan Best about their crowdfunding capes comics project RISE.
This cover y’all… .
🎧 - apple.co/47xeRIl
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Timely Comics, 1948. Poker game after work.
Note they've flattened out a drawing table on which to play cards.
Artie Simek, front, facing the camera. Syd Shores back center. Right of him is David Jaffee, Al's kid brother. Al worked at Timely, too.
Note they've flattened out a drawing table on which to play cards.
Artie Simek, front, facing the camera. Syd Shores back center. Right of him is David Jaffee, Al's kid brother. Al worked at Timely, too.
November 10, 2023 at 12:07 PM
Timely Comics, 1948. Poker game after work.
Note they've flattened out a drawing table on which to play cards.
Artie Simek, front, facing the camera. Syd Shores back center. Right of him is David Jaffee, Al's kid brother. Al worked at Timely, too.
Note they've flattened out a drawing table on which to play cards.
Artie Simek, front, facing the camera. Syd Shores back center. Right of him is David Jaffee, Al's kid brother. Al worked at Timely, too.
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I had so much fun talking to the Bitches on Comics podcast about my new middle grade novel Elle Campbell Wins Their Weekend! We get into nonbinary storytelling, creating power sets, Riverdale, more Riverdale, and so much more! Tune in where you get #podcasts. bitchesoncomics.com/episode-171-...
November 14, 2023 at 7:35 PM
I had so much fun talking to the Bitches on Comics podcast about my new middle grade novel Elle Campbell Wins Their Weekend! We get into nonbinary storytelling, creating power sets, Riverdale, more Riverdale, and so much more! Tune in where you get #podcasts. bitchesoncomics.com/episode-171-...
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Happy Partially Muscled Skeleton Stands By The Perimeter Fence And Screams For Thirty Seconds Before Vanishing day for those that celebrate
November 14, 2023 at 9:06 AM
Happy Partially Muscled Skeleton Stands By The Perimeter Fence And Screams For Thirty Seconds Before Vanishing day for those that celebrate
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It’s almost @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social time! You can find us in DSTLRY hall, D13! See you there, chums!
November 6, 2023 at 10:53 AM
It’s almost @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social time! You can find us in DSTLRY hall, D13! See you there, chums!
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New Cryptid Creator Corner podcast 💧
@jimmygaspero.bsky.social is chatting with @kevincuff.bsky.social and Bob Frantz about their new @madcavestudios.bsky.social projects Skeeters
🎧 - apple.co/47kDmbR
@jimmygaspero.bsky.social is chatting with @kevincuff.bsky.social and Bob Frantz about their new @madcavestudios.bsky.social projects Skeeters
🎧 - apple.co/47kDmbR
November 3, 2023 at 8:14 PM
New Cryptid Creator Corner podcast 💧
@jimmygaspero.bsky.social is chatting with @kevincuff.bsky.social and Bob Frantz about their new @madcavestudios.bsky.social projects Skeeters
🎧 - apple.co/47kDmbR
@jimmygaspero.bsky.social is chatting with @kevincuff.bsky.social and Bob Frantz about their new @madcavestudios.bsky.social projects Skeeters
🎧 - apple.co/47kDmbR
Season Finale of LOWER DECKS?!?
...well, looks like another series for me to catch up on cuz y'all are raving about this one!
I just finished GEN V (was that a finale??), and staying up-to-date with FRASIER.
Just saw Season 2 of INVINCIBLE dropped.
What am I missing!?!
...well, looks like another series for me to catch up on cuz y'all are raving about this one!
I just finished GEN V (was that a finale??), and staying up-to-date with FRASIER.
Just saw Season 2 of INVINCIBLE dropped.
What am I missing!?!
November 3, 2023 at 5:26 AM
Season Finale of LOWER DECKS?!?
...well, looks like another series for me to catch up on cuz y'all are raving about this one!
I just finished GEN V (was that a finale??), and staying up-to-date with FRASIER.
Just saw Season 2 of INVINCIBLE dropped.
What am I missing!?!
...well, looks like another series for me to catch up on cuz y'all are raving about this one!
I just finished GEN V (was that a finale??), and staying up-to-date with FRASIER.
Just saw Season 2 of INVINCIBLE dropped.
What am I missing!?!
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I’ll be talking Spawn on the Todd McFarlane Discord this Friday at 9pmEST.
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November 1, 2023 at 2:30 PM
I’ll be talking Spawn on the Todd McFarlane Discord this Friday at 9pmEST.
discord.gg/meHtrBPZ?eve...
discord.gg/meHtrBPZ?eve...
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$21 away from 3K! That’s halfway towards our funding goal sorted! From there it’s nothing but up—stretch goals and more! You know the drill: Go here👉🏻 www.kickstarter.com/projects/sxb... Art by @lizprincecomics.bsky.social and other stuff by me! Viva Summer Camp! Viva Comix!
November 2, 2023 at 11:29 PM
$21 away from 3K! That’s halfway towards our funding goal sorted! From there it’s nothing but up—stretch goals and more! You know the drill: Go here👉🏻 www.kickstarter.com/projects/sxb... Art by @lizprincecomics.bsky.social and other stuff by me! Viva Summer Camp! Viva Comix!
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Deadlines are over, so finally had time to listen to @davidharper.bsky.social’s Off Panel podcast with @ericafails.bsky.social about our book PARASOCIAL — it’s a really fun interview. Erica is the best. open.spotify.com/episode/0D01...
Off Panel #419: Fashion Fremen with Erica Henderson
Listen to this episode from Off Panel on Spotify. Artist Erica Henderson returns to the podcast to talk about her new graphic novel, Parasocial, and how she's approaching her art and career. Henderson...
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November 2, 2023 at 11:40 PM
Deadlines are over, so finally had time to listen to @davidharper.bsky.social’s Off Panel podcast with @ericafails.bsky.social about our book PARASOCIAL — it’s a really fun interview. Erica is the best. open.spotify.com/episode/0D01...
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New favorite couple:
Negative Man 💘 Mr. 104
Negative Man 💘 Mr. 104
November 2, 2023 at 2:12 AM
New favorite couple:
Negative Man 💘 Mr. 104
Negative Man 💘 Mr. 104
Just finished episode "How to Build an Audience" and now gonna wrap up "Surviving the Churn" on Comic Lab with @guigar.bsky.social & @davekellett.bsky.social via Spotify:
Brad & Dave bring the same caliber of humor and expertise as NPR's Car Talk -- for Comics!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Brad & Dave bring the same caliber of humor and expertise as NPR's Car Talk -- for Comics!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
open.spotify.com
October 27, 2023 at 12:59 PM
Just finished episode "How to Build an Audience" and now gonna wrap up "Surviving the Churn" on Comic Lab with @guigar.bsky.social & @davekellett.bsky.social via Spotify:
Brad & Dave bring the same caliber of humor and expertise as NPR's Car Talk -- for Comics!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Brad & Dave bring the same caliber of humor and expertise as NPR's Car Talk -- for Comics!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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If you feel taking constructive notes, working to improve your craft, & respecting your collaborators is stifling you/your art, then comics aint the industry for you.
Comics is *group work* where we all try to tell the best stories we can together.
This is a general message, but if it stung you 🤷🏾
Comics is *group work* where we all try to tell the best stories we can together.
This is a general message, but if it stung you 🤷🏾
October 26, 2023 at 5:57 PM
If you feel taking constructive notes, working to improve your craft, & respecting your collaborators is stifling you/your art, then comics aint the industry for you.
Comics is *group work* where we all try to tell the best stories we can together.
This is a general message, but if it stung you 🤷🏾
Comics is *group work* where we all try to tell the best stories we can together.
This is a general message, but if it stung you 🤷🏾