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Brian Canini @briancanini.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

My Fall Tour begins this weekend! First up: Ann Arbor, MI for the always-fun A2CAF: Small + Indie Press show on Saturday. Then I’ll be at the Laughing Ogre in Columbus, OH on Sunday for a signing with the Santos Sisters crew. Come to one or both and get an armful of amazing comics:) #altcomics

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Brian Canini @briancanini.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I'm going to be very busy the next couple months! Come say hi to me at one of these fine festivals and/or events:) #comics #comicfestival #comictour #comicbooks #altcomics

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Brian Canini @briancanini.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

In a month, I'll be doing a signing at @laughingogreohio with the amazing @gregandfake for the release of the latest volume of their Eisner Award-winning series, Santos Sisters! 🗓️ Sunday, October 4th | 3-5PM Mark your calendars! See you there:) #altcomics

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Brian Canini @briancanini.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

We still have one Quarter Page (5.1" × 7.75") ad space available in the next issue of the Columbus Scribbler! If you'd like to promote your comic, business, event, or organization, send me a message. I'd love to help you reserve it!😊 #altcomics

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Brian Canini @briancanini.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

"All in all, then, by the time you've closed the covers on RANDOM SHORT STORIES BY A FUTURE BESTSELLER VOL. 2, you feel absolutely satisfied." Ryan Carey over at Four Color Apocalypse wrote a glowing review for the latest volume of Random Short Stories by a Future Bestseller:) #altcomics

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Comic Review : RANDOM SHORT STORIES BY A FUTURE BESTSELLER VOL. 2 By Brian Canini (Self-Published, 2026) | Ryan C.'s Four Color Apocalypse

The number one thing that I've always admired about Columbus-based cartoonist Brian Canini (and he's been dutifully sending me his new comic

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Brian Canini @briancanini.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

"Look, if Brian ever puts out a real stinker of a comic, I’ll tell you about it, but this is another solid collection of stories from the man, and you should check it out, whether you’re already a fan or a new reader." opticalsloth.com?p=29678

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Canini, Brian – Random Short Stories by a Future Bestseller #2 « Optical Sloth

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 29/06/2026

I contributed to this anthology by @phnxprodscomics.bsky.social with a couple of others like @mfeazell.bsky.social @briancanini.bsky.social and many more. Want a peek inside? Check out the video posted on the FANzine Live Youtube channel. youtu.be/KIfZqGbSWl8?...

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FANzine Live - Phoenix Spotlight - Strange Times #7

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Michel Fiffe @michelfiffe.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Marvel Comics has stuff published by Abrams, Dark Horse, Fantagraphics… is Copra Press next?

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NANCY COMICS BY ERNIE BUSHMILLER @nancycomics.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Nancy By Ernie Bushmiller June 25,1952

P1-NANCY IS VISITING SLUGGO, WHEN SHE SEES A MOUSE UNDER A TABLE

P2- NANCY IS VERY FRIGHTENED AND LETS OUT SCREECH

NANCY: E E E K

P3- SUDDENLY BOARDS, LOOSENED BY NANCY’S SCREAM, COME FALLING FROM THE CEILING, HITTING SLUGGO AND NANCY ON THE HEAD

AN AGITATED SLUGGO: NANCY ---
NEVER SCREAM IN MY HOUSE AGAIN

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Brian Canini @briancanini.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

I'm pleased to announce that Bootleg Cynicalman is now available for purchase in my store at drunkencatcomics.storenvy.com/products/369... #altcomics

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Brian Canini @briancanini.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

This weekend at SPACE, I’m throwing a “Cleaning Out My Attic” sale at my table! Dig through a stash of older comics and graphic novels, tons of great reads at bargain prices! Once they’re gone, they’re gone! Swing by my table, dig in, and snag some treasures :) #altcomics

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Douglas Laubacher @inkwits.com · 22/03/2026

I have a big interview with @briancanini.bsky.social in this week's newsletter! He talks about the Ninja Turtles and how he manages to crank out so much work every year. #comics

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Talking With Brian Canini (Airbag, Applewood Canyon, The Columbus Scribbler) | Douglas Laubacher

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Brian Canini @briancanini.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

I was recently interviewed by Douglas Laubacher for his Inkwits Substack—such a fun conversation with some really thoughtful questions. It even includes a rare look at my origins (and a childhood drawing 👀). Take a look: inkwits.substack.com/p/talking-wi... #altcomics

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Talking With Brian Canini (Airbag, Applewood Canyon, The Columbus Scribbler)

Upcoming Show: SPACE || Unbound #438 || Brian Canini Interview || Bonus Doodles

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Brian Canini @briancanini.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

“Everyone should be reading Airbag, it’s great comics.” @carsongrubaugh of the Living the Line YouTube Channel gave a glowing review for the latest issues of Airbag and the Columbus Scribbler! Check it out at www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nij5...

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Brian Canini - AIRBAG 4 - Review

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Brian Canini @briancanini.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

“It’s a welcome installment of Canini’s series and stays true to his stated goal of being a home for exploration.” @comicsblogger wrote a kind review for the latest issue of Airbag:)

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You Can Get It If You Really Want | Comics Blogger

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Brian Canini @briancanini.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

“Brian has a way of taking the normal, dare I say mundane, and adding a twist to it that sends us deep into the supernatural.” FANzine Live YouTube Channel gave a glowing review for the latest issue of Airbag! He also shared some kind words about my comics Random Short Stories and Portraits!

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FANzine Live - New Releases - Airbag #4

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Brian Canini @briancanini.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

"Altogether it’s another solid issue of Airbag, and it’s another one that I’d recommend." Kevin Bramer over at Optical Sloth wrote a kind review for the latest issue of Airbag:) opticalsloth.com?p=29299

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Canini, Brian – Airbag #4 « Optical Sloth

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Evan Dorkin @evandorkin.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Always remember.

A printed card handed out at the celebration of the late Tom Spurgeon's life at the Society of Illustrators in New York City, January 24, 2020. A portrait of Tom is by artist Michael Netz and below is a quote from Tom which begins with "I had an amazing life." He is much missed. Always remember.

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Brian Canini @briancanini.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

The last leg of my Comic Tour is this weekend where I'll be tabling at Zinecinnati! See you all there:) #comics #comicfestival #comictour #comicbooks #zinecinnati #zinecinnati2025 #altcomics

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Brian Canini @briancanini.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

My Comic Tour continues next weekend where I'll be tabling at A2CAF: Small + Indie Press! #comics #comicfestival #comictour #comicbooks #a2caf #altcomics

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Michel Fiffe @michelfiffe.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

This was a fun panel — I recall covering tons of stuff that I’ve never discussed… pre-COPRA dreams and beefs and highs and lows. Glad it was recorded!

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Brian Canini @briancanini.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

I had an incredible weekend at CXC! Had a blast chatting with Michel Fiffe, Frederik Schodt, and the visiting manga artists from Japan. This festival has left my heart full. I'm feeling energized and ready to start making some more comics:)

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Douglas Laubacher @inkwits.com · 22/09/2025

I must have hit my head on the drive down to Columbus Friday night. This is too much! Everything is signed by the author except for the Rust Belt Review. I also can't believe I didn't already own a copy of 99 Ways To Tell A Story. #CXC #CXC2025

Lots of graphic novels spread across a large ottoman.

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Tiffany Babb @explodingarrow.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Do you like comics criticism? Do you like newsprint? Do you like the idea of reading comics criticism on newsprint? Then make sure to click that Notify Me on Launch button for The Comics Courier Issue 3's Kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/tif...

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Coming soon: The Comics Courier, A Comics Criticism Journal [Issue 3]

A newspaper-format journal dedicated to in-depth comics criticism edited by Tiffany Babb

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Derf Backderf @derfbackderf.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Back from the CXC comics fest in Columbus. Great fun as always, despite the collapse of American democracy and all. Thread.

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Brian Canini @briancanini.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

It's a CXC miracle! The latest issue of Airbag just arrived at my door from the printer just in time to premiere at @cartooncrossroads tomorrow!! Stop by table 13A and grab a copy:) #altcomics #cxc2025 #comics #airbag

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Brian Canini @briancanini.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

I'm pleased to announce that Airbag 4 is now available for pre-order:) drunkencatcomics.storenvy.com/products/367... #altcomics

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Richie & Luna @richieandluna.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Got my copy of The Columbus Scribbler today! Top 50 comic characters of all time! Exciting. @briancanini.bsky.social

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Brian Canini @briancanini.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

I'm very excited to announce that I'll be doing a career-spanning interview with renowned Copra creator Michel Fiffe at CXC next week (September 20th) from 2pm-3pm in the Auditorium of the Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Branch! Join us:) #altcomics

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Brian Canini @briancanini.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Airbag update: Issue 4 is finally off to the printer! It clocks in at 40 pages. Here's a sneak peek of the cover. Pre-orders will go up next week:) It should be all set to premiere at CXC! #comics #airbag #anthology #cover #coverreveal #comicbooks #comingsoon #altcomics

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Brian Canini @briancanini.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

The latest issue of the Columbus Scribbler is out and currently being distributed! This issue is epic! The issue contains the Top 50 Comic Characters of All Time list as well as a cover by me and one of the craziest comics I've done in a while. Get your copy at py.pl/37GH7Cc5hdT #altcomics

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Brian Canini @briancanini.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

"I found the whole comic to be a hoot, even if I was probably missing some context, so if you’re up for some ninja mockery I’d say you should give this one a shot." Kevin Bramer over at Optical Sloth wrote a kind review for my comic, Bootleg Ninja:) #altcomics

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