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!
These events will be the first in the St. Louis area where I’ll have copies of Relapse and On the House IV (I contributed to both books). I’ll also have other comics, as will Isaac and John. And we may have some unpublished work to check out. So make sure you visit us at least once that weekend.
April 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
These events will be the first in the St. Louis area where I’ll have copies of Relapse and On the House IV (I contributed to both books). I’ll also have other comics, as will Isaac and John. And we may have some unpublished work to check out. So make sure you visit us at least once that weekend.
Not to be outdone, QuadCon St. Charles will occur on Sunday, April 13 at the Steel Shop Event Center-entry is mere $5. I’ll have a table with @johnkingillustrations from 10-4pm (Isaac will be nearby at his own table for that day). QuadCon is always a lot of fun and I’m excited to return.
April 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Not to be outdone, QuadCon St. Charles will occur on Sunday, April 13 at the Steel Shop Event Center-entry is mere $5. I’ll have a table with @johnkingillustrations from 10-4pm (Isaac will be nearby at his own table for that day). QuadCon is always a lot of fun and I’m excited to return.
The convention runs 1-8pm and is free. I will share a table with @ilh_studios. And if you drop by RA 208 from 2-3pm, I will be delivering my presentation “History of Comic Books/Strips in the Land of Lincoln.” The panel is also free (and you *might* score a free comic simply for attending).
April 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The convention runs 1-8pm and is free. I will share a table with @ilh_studios. And if you drop by RA 208 from 2-3pm, I will be delivering my presentation “History of Comic Books/Strips in the Land of Lincoln.” The panel is also free (and you *might* score a free comic simply for attending).
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?
And this is my reminder that I’ll be delivering my presentation on Illinois history and comics at Glen Carbon Library on Thurs., Jan. 23 at 6:30pm. The event is free-you’ll learn about local/regional comics history, how it relates to world history/culture, and more.
January 14, 2025 at 3:00 AM
And this is my reminder that I’ll be delivering my presentation on Illinois history and comics at Glen Carbon Library on Thurs., Jan. 23 at 6:30pm. The event is free-you’ll learn about local/regional comics history, how it relates to world history/culture, and more.
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 also the birthday of the late Chester Gould. The creator of Dick Tracy, Gould proferred a model for superheroes preceding him. His Rogues Gallery is too populous to mention, but one member deserves attention: The Blank. Without this faceless baddie, the world would never have had Watchmen.
November 21, 2024 at 4:00 AM
Today is also the birthday of the late Chester Gould. The creator of Dick Tracy, Gould proferred a model for superheroes preceding him. His Rogues Gallery is too populous to mention, but one member deserves attention: The Blank. Without this faceless baddie, the world would never have had Watchmen.