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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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The generous and insightful @davidharper.bsky.social reached out to ask about my thoughts on the industry. I'm not a doom and gloom type, but the reactions are varied to say the least. I do think an important thing that can help all of us is supporting and boosting your fellow indie creator.
It's a high time for the direct market, but non-licensed comics — i.e. creator-owned + other original comics — are going through a "wildly unpredictable" period.
In this week's feature, I talked to creators about navigating this uncertain time, what's fueling it, and how it's affecting their plans.
In this week's feature, I talked to creators about navigating this uncertain time, what's fueling it, and how it's affecting their plans.
“It's Wildly Unpredictable”: Creators on Navigating an Uncertain Time for Non-Licensed Comics - SKTCHD
It’s a great time for the direct market. 1 Comic shops are thriving, new readers are getting onboard, and veteran fans are excited as well. More than that, the comics themselves are good, which genera...
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November 13, 2025 at 10:13 PM
The generous and insightful @davidharper.bsky.social reached out to ask about my thoughts on the industry. I'm not a doom and gloom type, but the reactions are varied to say the least. I do think an important thing that can help all of us is supporting and boosting your fellow indie creator.
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Welcome to The Moment, a new video interview series on SKTCHD where I talk to creators about The Moment they knew four of their biggest books would work.
Up first: @kierongillen.bsky.social, who joins me to talk Journey into Mystery, The Wicked + The Divine, Darth Vader, and Die. It's fun!
Up first: @kierongillen.bsky.social, who joins me to talk Journey into Mystery, The Wicked + The Divine, Darth Vader, and Die. It's fun!
The Moment with Kieron Gillen
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November 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Welcome to The Moment, a new video interview series on SKTCHD where I talk to creators about The Moment they knew four of their biggest books would work.
Up first: @kierongillen.bsky.social, who joins me to talk Journey into Mystery, The Wicked + The Divine, Darth Vader, and Die. It's fun!
Up first: @kierongillen.bsky.social, who joins me to talk Journey into Mystery, The Wicked + The Divine, Darth Vader, and Die. It's fun!
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It's a high time for the direct market, but non-licensed comics — i.e. creator-owned + other original comics — are going through a "wildly unpredictable" period.
In this week's feature, I talked to creators about navigating this uncertain time, what's fueling it, and how it's affecting their plans.
In this week's feature, I talked to creators about navigating this uncertain time, what's fueling it, and how it's affecting their plans.
“It's Wildly Unpredictable”: Creators on Navigating an Uncertain Time for Non-Licensed Comics - SKTCHD
It’s a great time for the direct market. 1 Comic shops are thriving, new readers are getting onboard, and veteran fans are excited as well. More than that, the comics themselves are good, which genera...
sktchd.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:21 PM
It's a high time for the direct market, but non-licensed comics — i.e. creator-owned + other original comics — are going through a "wildly unpredictable" period.
In this week's feature, I talked to creators about navigating this uncertain time, what's fueling it, and how it's affecting their plans.
In this week's feature, I talked to creators about navigating this uncertain time, what's fueling it, and how it's affecting their plans.
Today on SKTCHD, a new video series called The Moment debuted, as writer @kierongillen.bsky.social joins to talk about The Moment he knew four of his biggest books were going to work.
It's a good time, and you can watch it on SKTCHD and its YouTube channel.
It's a good time, and you can watch it on SKTCHD and its YouTube channel.
The Moment with Kieron Gillen - SKTCHD
Welcome to The Moment, a new video interview series on SKTCHD with a simple premise: Creators join me to talk about The Moment they knew four of their biggest projects were going to work, whether that...
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November 13, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Today on SKTCHD, a new video series called The Moment debuted, as writer @kierongillen.bsky.social joins to talk about The Moment he knew four of his biggest books were going to work.
It's a good time, and you can watch it on SKTCHD and its YouTube channel.
It's a good time, and you can watch it on SKTCHD and its YouTube channel.
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David Harper on @sktchd.bsky.social talks with folks like Rob Guillory, Tony Fleecs, Stephanie Phillips, Kieron Gillen, Kelly Thompson, Greg Rucka, & Zander Cannon about the "wildly unpredictable" non-licensed comics market. (11/12/25): sktchd.com/longform/non...
“It's Wildly Unpredictable”: Creators on Navigating an Uncertain Time for Non-Licensed Comics - SKTCHD
It’s a great time for the direct market. 1 Comic shops are thriving, new readers are getting onboard, and veteran fans are excited as well. More than that, the comics themselves are good, which genera...
sktchd.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:01 AM
David Harper on @sktchd.bsky.social talks with folks like Rob Guillory, Tony Fleecs, Stephanie Phillips, Kieron Gillen, Kelly Thompson, Greg Rucka, & Zander Cannon about the "wildly unpredictable" non-licensed comics market. (11/12/25): sktchd.com/longform/non...
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🦇New Episode🦇
@danielwarrenart.bsky.social joins us for an Exclusive Conversation about ABSOLUTE BATMAN ANNUAL #1 - OUT TODAY - & why this book was the most brutal comic to make, but demanded to get out of his mind & hands: www.comicbookcouplescounseling.com/post/daniel-...
@danielwarrenart.bsky.social joins us for an Exclusive Conversation about ABSOLUTE BATMAN ANNUAL #1 - OUT TODAY - & why this book was the most brutal comic to make, but demanded to get out of his mind & hands: www.comicbookcouplescounseling.com/post/daniel-...
Exclusive Interview: Daniel Warren Johnson on Absolute Batman Annual #1
We chat with Daniel Warren Johnson about Absolute Batman Annual #1 and why it was one of his most brutal comics to make.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:29 PM
🦇New Episode🦇
@danielwarrenart.bsky.social joins us for an Exclusive Conversation about ABSOLUTE BATMAN ANNUAL #1 - OUT TODAY - & why this book was the most brutal comic to make, but demanded to get out of his mind & hands: www.comicbookcouplescounseling.com/post/daniel-...
@danielwarrenart.bsky.social joins us for an Exclusive Conversation about ABSOLUTE BATMAN ANNUAL #1 - OUT TODAY - & why this book was the most brutal comic to make, but demanded to get out of his mind & hands: www.comicbookcouplescounseling.com/post/daniel-...
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Yeah, @davidharper.bsky.social’s tapping into a real problem here. Just recently I noticed that since the beginning of 2020, Dark Horse Comics has not had a creator-driven comic run longer than two miniseries, except for those made with celebrities or Substack grants.
That’s fucking dire.
That’s fucking dire.
It's a high time for the direct market, but non-licensed comics — i.e. creator-owned + other original comics — are going through a "wildly unpredictable" period.
In this week's feature, I talked to creators about navigating this uncertain time, what's fueling it, and how it's affecting their plans.
In this week's feature, I talked to creators about navigating this uncertain time, what's fueling it, and how it's affecting their plans.
“It's Wildly Unpredictable”: Creators on Navigating an Uncertain Time for Non-Licensed Comics - SKTCHD
It’s a great time for the direct market. 1 Comic shops are thriving, new readers are getting onboard, and veteran fans are excited as well. More than that, the comics themselves are good, which genera...
sktchd.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Yeah, @davidharper.bsky.social’s tapping into a real problem here. Just recently I noticed that since the beginning of 2020, Dark Horse Comics has not had a creator-driven comic run longer than two miniseries, except for those made with celebrities or Substack grants.
That’s fucking dire.
That’s fucking dire.
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This is a great piece with stuff in it that I think about A LOT. Since I was a kid, it was the non-licensed comics that captured my imagination, and that still hasn't changed. They're always my faves.
I think creativity right now is flourishing, if only we can get people to buy the books.
I think creativity right now is flourishing, if only we can get people to buy the books.
It's a high time for the direct market, but non-licensed comics — i.e. creator-owned + other original comics — are going through a "wildly unpredictable" period.
In this week's feature, I talked to creators about navigating this uncertain time, what's fueling it, and how it's affecting their plans.
In this week's feature, I talked to creators about navigating this uncertain time, what's fueling it, and how it's affecting their plans.
“It's Wildly Unpredictable”: Creators on Navigating an Uncertain Time for Non-Licensed Comics - SKTCHD
It’s a great time for the direct market. 1 Comic shops are thriving, new readers are getting onboard, and veteran fans are excited as well. More than that, the comics themselves are good, which genera...
sktchd.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:19 PM
This is a great piece with stuff in it that I think about A LOT. Since I was a kid, it was the non-licensed comics that captured my imagination, and that still hasn't changed. They're always my faves.
I think creativity right now is flourishing, if only we can get people to buy the books.
I think creativity right now is flourishing, if only we can get people to buy the books.
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This is a great piece that paints a realistic picture of the market now - though I would caution everyone to take industry sales overviews with a grain of salt, as not all (or a majority) of comic shops report sales to the same place/in the same way. sktchd.com/longform/non... @sktchd.bsky.social
“It's Wildly Unpredictable”: Creators on Navigating an Uncertain Time for Non-Licensed Comics - SKTCHD
It’s a great time for the direct market. 1 Comic shops are thriving, new readers are getting onboard, and veteran fans are excited as well. More than that, the comics themselves are good, which genera...
sktchd.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:46 PM
This is a great piece that paints a realistic picture of the market now - though I would caution everyone to take industry sales overviews with a grain of salt, as not all (or a majority) of comic shops report sales to the same place/in the same way. sktchd.com/longform/non... @sktchd.bsky.social
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🗽New Episode🗽
Listen (& watch🫣) our @newyorkcomiccon.bsky.social Massive Comic Book Podcast Crossover Event with @badrm.bsky.social, @oblivionbarpodcast.com, and @sktchd.bsky.social.
Audio Only: cbccpodcast.podbean.com/e/live-from-...
Video: youtu.be/Yx7-YlYPL4g?...
Listen (& watch🫣) our @newyorkcomiccon.bsky.social Massive Comic Book Podcast Crossover Event with @badrm.bsky.social, @oblivionbarpodcast.com, and @sktchd.bsky.social.
Audio Only: cbccpodcast.podbean.com/e/live-from-...
Video: youtu.be/Yx7-YlYPL4g?...
November 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
🗽New Episode🗽
Listen (& watch🫣) our @newyorkcomiccon.bsky.social Massive Comic Book Podcast Crossover Event with @badrm.bsky.social, @oblivionbarpodcast.com, and @sktchd.bsky.social.
Audio Only: cbccpodcast.podbean.com/e/live-from-...
Video: youtu.be/Yx7-YlYPL4g?...
Listen (& watch🫣) our @newyorkcomiccon.bsky.social Massive Comic Book Podcast Crossover Event with @badrm.bsky.social, @oblivionbarpodcast.com, and @sktchd.bsky.social.
Audio Only: cbccpodcast.podbean.com/e/live-from-...
Video: youtu.be/Yx7-YlYPL4g?...
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I can do a logo for your comic or book or bedroom music project or whatever in 2026, lmk!
November 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I can do a logo for your comic or book or bedroom music project or whatever in 2026, lmk!
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straight up, if you like the work people do, supporting creator-owned is the only way for them to keep doing it. aside from the ~10 people who are always at the top, it's a constant clawing for readers for everybody else
It's a high time for the direct market, but non-licensed comics — i.e. creator-owned + other original comics — are going through a "wildly unpredictable" period.
In this week's feature, I talked to creators about navigating this uncertain time, what's fueling it, and how it's affecting their plans.
In this week's feature, I talked to creators about navigating this uncertain time, what's fueling it, and how it's affecting their plans.
“It's Wildly Unpredictable”: Creators on Navigating an Uncertain Time for Non-Licensed Comics - SKTCHD
It’s a great time for the direct market. 1 Comic shops are thriving, new readers are getting onboard, and veteran fans are excited as well. More than that, the comics themselves are good, which genera...
sktchd.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
straight up, if you like the work people do, supporting creator-owned is the only way for them to keep doing it. aside from the ~10 people who are always at the top, it's a constant clawing for readers for everybody else
It's a high time for the direct market, but non-licensed comics — i.e. creator-owned + other original comics — are going through a "wildly unpredictable" period.
In this week's feature, I talked to creators about navigating this uncertain time, what's fueling it, and how it's affecting their plans.
In this week's feature, I talked to creators about navigating this uncertain time, what's fueling it, and how it's affecting their plans.
“It's Wildly Unpredictable”: Creators on Navigating an Uncertain Time for Non-Licensed Comics - SKTCHD
It’s a great time for the direct market. 1 Comic shops are thriving, new readers are getting onboard, and veteran fans are excited as well. More than that, the comics themselves are good, which genera...
sktchd.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:21 PM
It's a high time for the direct market, but non-licensed comics — i.e. creator-owned + other original comics — are going through a "wildly unpredictable" period.
In this week's feature, I talked to creators about navigating this uncertain time, what's fueling it, and how it's affecting their plans.
In this week's feature, I talked to creators about navigating this uncertain time, what's fueling it, and how it's affecting their plans.
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Happy (deep breath) DIE: LOADED #1, DIE RPG QUICKSTART and THE POWER FANTASY #13 day!
November 12, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Happy (deep breath) DIE: LOADED #1, DIE RPG QUICKSTART and THE POWER FANTASY #13 day!
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It has been brought to my attention that people think that Harley & Ivy: Life and Crimes is a mini and its not!
I have many stories I'd love to tell and I'd love to get through all of them.
I have many stories I'd love to tell and I'd love to get through all of them.
November 11, 2025 at 4:21 PM
It has been brought to my attention that people think that Harley & Ivy: Life and Crimes is a mini and its not!
I have many stories I'd love to tell and I'd love to get through all of them.
I have many stories I'd love to tell and I'd love to get through all of them.
In The Pull, I highlight my buys, recommendations, and curiosities from the week of comics, with this week's edition led by Die: Loaded #1 as my Comic of the Week and the Deluxe Edition hardcover of Friday as my Trade/Graphic Novel of the Week.
The Pull: A Look at the Comics Dropping the Week of November 12th - SKTCHD
It’s a monster week in The Pull, so let’s get straight to it, as I look at my buys, recommendations, and curiosities from the week of comics, led by Die, being back! Comic of the Week: Die: Loaded #1 ...
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November 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
In The Pull, I highlight my buys, recommendations, and curiosities from the week of comics, with this week's edition led by Die: Loaded #1 as my Comic of the Week and the Deluxe Edition hardcover of Friday as my Trade/Graphic Novel of the Week.
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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...
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.
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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.