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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Psst, I work at a boba tea shop and I make something similar! You can grab Taro powdered drink mix online, blend with milk, and put in an ice cream maker. It’s delish! So far I’ve had the best non-dairy results with almond milk

Product pic of bulk Taro powder mix from TEA ZONE. The same as what’s used in boba shops!

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

MEANWHILE... Pages following my villain don't elicit much response from readers, which is a shame. I'm fond of him! Read the rest: malazu.thecomicseries.com #webcomic #author #oc #booksky #art #digitalart #comicsky #enemiestolovers

Page 19 from webcomic Blue Witch Malazu.

Panel 1:
Far shot of an orange silhouette walking down a suburban street at night, singing to a deadMau5 tune:
"Another night out, another dance floor...Another vessel helps me find what I came here for..."

2:
The young man looks at his snake-like reflection in a car window, thinks, "With this body, I will blend in perfectly. I've got a good feeling about tonight."
In the background, a red car appears.

3:
SKRRT! The red car draws closer as the young man laughs to himself.

4:
Some college boys yell from the car as it swerves by.
"I tolja it was him!"
"Is that Mark?"
"Oh, hi Mark!"

5:
Young guy thinks, "Dammit, what do these bozos want?"

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Page 20 from webcomic Blue Witch Malazu. One of the author's favorites!

Panel 1:
College guy 1 grabs the young man in a hoodie, whose orange, snake-like eyes go unnoticed.
Guy 1: "Let's go scare some freshmen!"
Guy 2: "You're riding with us tonight, buddy."

2:
Hoodie, thinks to himself: "I can't waste time with these guys. I have to get away..."
Says, "Sorry, fellas. I'm wasted."

3:
Guy 1: "You don't look wasted—"
Hoodie barfs.
Guy 2: "Gross."

4:
Hoodie, looking dazed: "Whaaa...How did..."

5:
Hoodie comes to, looks down. "Hm?"

6:
Hoodie's POV: Sees a snake coiled and hissing at his feet.

7:
"AHHHHHH!" Hoodie runs away.
Guy 1, while filming: "NEW PLAN! Let's do THAT to the freshmen!"

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Guess who forgot they had 6 pages to draw by Friday!! Oops and wish me luck!!! #oc #comics #webcomic #comicsky #digitalart #art #drawing #artist #artsky

Work-in-progress sketch for a page from webcomic Blue Witch Malazu. Sam is HUSTLIN to finish this one! It's a bunch of digital lineart on top of a grayed-out paper sketch. There's an exterior evening shot, some panels of a studious room, and a petite older woman working on her laptop. Then a crystal moves and she glances over.

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Happy Malazu Monday! ✨️ I was years into this comic before I realized it's a metaphor for 🌟Autism🌟 Since then, I've been leaning into the theme. "Weirdos" find friendship & empowerment :) Read the rest: malazu.thecomicseries.com #webcomic #comics #oc #booksky #art #digitalart #comicsky #audhd

Page 15 from webcomic Blue Witch Malazu.

Panel 1:
Long shot of house interior during a party. Rooms are colored vibrant blues, purples, and pinks. Music notes float everywhere, indicating music playing. Among the crowd stands one figure in full-color, a young woman named Dani.
2:
Dani looks to her right
3:
Dani looks to her left
4:
Dani mimics the dance of people around her
5:
In the foreground, Dani dances.
In the background, Carrie is a tiny figure, huddled on the couch.
Carrie thinks, "So this is a real college party, huh?"
6:
Mid shot of Carrie, curled up on the couch, looking out to the dancing party-goers. "Everyone's having a good time, and me...I am just stuck here on the couch."

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Page 16 from webcomic Blue Witch Malazu.

Panel 1:
Close-up of Carrie's face. A reflected image of dancing people fills the the lenses of her glasses.
Carrie wonders to herself, "Everyone is socializing like...like it comes naturally. Why can't I be like that?"
2:
Suddenly, someone asks in an obnoxious tone, "IS THAT A SPEWGARITA?"
Carrie whips her head around and says "huh?"
3:
Over her shoulder, Carrie sees a person sitting on the other end of the couch. In a drunk voice, they say, "I recently read that what a person drinks, says a lot about them."
4:
"Really?" asks Carrie. "What does Spewpeak mean?"
She wonders, "It's for introverted losers, isn't it?"
5:
Stranger: "Hmm...I don't know — I didn't get that far in the article. But that's okay. I'm only a beginner anyway."
Carrie: "Beginner?"
6:
Stranger, in a silly, lovey script: "YEAH! <3 I'm a WIIIIIIIITCH"

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Page 17 from webcomic Blue Witch Malazu.

Panel 1:
Carrie: "So that explains why you are going to Morgana University, because you're a witch?"
Stranger: "WHOA! Are you psychic?"
"No — My friend says that this campus has a history of witchcraft."
2:
Stranger: "AMAZING! Then I must be in the right place!"
3:
Carrie thinks to herself: "I'm sure not. I wonder if Dani is having any more fun than I am."
4:
Dani, who is looking for witches, is staring at a dancing witch.

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Page 18 from webcomic Blue Witch Malazu.

Panel 1:
Dani, asking a random stranger, "Who is THAT?"
Random stranger: "No idea, but she's got moves!"

2:
Dani: "..."

3:
Dani, asking a different stranger, "Excuse me, who is THAT?"
Stranger 2: "The girl with the blue hair? Nobody knows."

4:
Stranger continues, "She's not a student. She showed up to campus a few weeks ago and started going to parties. Hosts let her stay since she's a vibe I guess."
Dani: "Interesting."

5:
Dani, thinking: "...by which I mean utterly suspicious."

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

It's Sketch Sunday! ✍️ Chapter 1 Page 5. malazu.thecomicseries.com/comics/114/#... Much of my comic is based on my college days. Check out this dorm hallway I recreated in the Sims 3! #sketchsunday #sketch #oc #comics #webcomic #comicsky #digitalart #art #drawing #artist #artsky

Sketch of Page 5 from Chapter 1 of Blue Witch Malazu.

Carrie uses the excuse of "studying" to get out of going to a party, but Dani isn't buying it. Imagining her mom encouraging her, Carrie laments, "Okay sure, I'll go." Dani is ecstatic, pulling out a 2-liter of "Spewpeak" soda to share as a mixer.

More comics on Comic Fury: malazu.thecomicseries.com!

Page 5 from webcomic Blue Witch Malazu.

Panel 1:
Carrie shyly looks away, says "I was gonna study tonight..."

2:
Dani, unconvinced: "On a Saturday?"

3:
Carrie: "Yeah..."
She imagines her mom rooting for her, saying "Do it!"

4:
Carrie: "Maybe I could use a break just this one time...Let's do it."
Dani: "ALRIGHT!!"

5:
Dani, reaching into a plastic bag: "And I have the perfect bribe!"

6:
Dani, holding the bottle proudly: "No party is complete without a 2-liter of Spewpeak! It makes a great mixer!"

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Screenshot of model made in Sims 3. It's a college dorm hallway with 2 doors, garbage bins, and window at the end of the hall.

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

It's Sketch Sunday! ✍️ Chapter 1 Page 4. malazu.thecomicseries.com/comics/113/#... Showing Dani's whole body here b/c plus-size rep matters! Not perfect execution but I'm happy with it :) #sketchsunday #sketch #oc #comics #webcomic #comicsky #digitalart #art #drawing #artist #artsky

Sketch of Page 4 from Chapter 1 of Blue Witch Malazu.

Carrie opens the door, revealing Dani, a college classmate. Dani asks if Carrie wants to join a nearby house party, but Carrie insists that she has too much work.

More comics on Comic Fury: malazu.thecomicseries.com!

Panel 1:
Carrie opens the door and peers from behind it, says "hello?"
2:
A new person! It's a young person with thick hair and dyed red tips who says, "Hi Carrie, I'm Dani from speech class."
Carrie: "Oh hey, what's up?"
3:
Dani: "In class you said that you've never been to a house party. As it happens, neither have I. I recently received word that a party just started two blocks from campus."
4: "Wanna join me?" asks Dani.
"Hmm..." replies Carrie.
5: Shot of laptop and a notebook on a desk. "I don't know if I have time..." Carrie says.
"Oh, you already have plans tonight, don't you?" says Dani.

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

One of the reasons I love Comic Fury is my connection with my readership. Look at these great comments after I reintroduce the main character! Read the rest: malazu.thecomicseries.com #webcomic #comics #oc #booksky #art #digitalart #comicsky #drawing

Screenshot from Comic Fury replying to Page 17, where Malazu reappears after being absent the whole chapter:

PSYKER01: "Oh hey...it's our main heroine"
Concklincomics (me): "It's her! :D"

ERHANNIS: "Oh hey, we know her. She seems to be doing better than the last time we saw; is she in college, now?"
(me): "Doing better? Absolutely! In college? We'll soon see..."

The second person is referring to how the last time we saw Malazu, she was being burned at the stake, and now she is dancing. She's doing great!

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Happy Malazu Monday! ✨️ I planned this scene 10-ish years ago when I was a college student. I remember editing the script in my English class. Gonna print it next month! :D Read the rest: malazu.thecomicseries.com #webcomic #comics #oc #booksky #art #digitalart #comicsky #drawing

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

It's Sketch Sunday! ✍️ Chapter 1 Page 3. malazu.thecomicseries.com/comics/112/#... Page 3 sets up Carrie's character as studious. Will she be able to break out of her shell? #sketchsunday #sketch #oc #comics #webcomic #comicsky #digitalart #art #drawing #artist #artsky

Sketch of Page 3 from Chapter 1 of Blue Witch Malazu.

Panels feature Carrie talking on the phone with her mom. Her mom tries to convince her to take a break from work and have fun in college. A knock on the door disrupts them, Carrie says goodbye, and then she wonders to herself how she is going to please her mom.

More comics on Comic Fury: malazu.thecomicseries.com!

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Happy Tea Tuesday! 🍵 This is Howdy, Jam's partner in my tea-themed comic strip Bobarista. Check out his first appearance below ⬇️ bobarista.thecomicseries.com/comics/7/#co... #oc #drawing #cuteart #lgbtq #queer #queerart #webcomic

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

New comic is up, and this one is for my fellow rejection-sensitive softies. Sometimes it's hard not to take corrections personally! More comics ♨️ bobarista.thecomicseries.com #comicsky #webcomic #comics #comicstrip #boba #tea #barista #audhd #autism #adhd

4-panel comic Bobarista, a semi-autobiographical comic about an artist who becomes a barista at a tea shop!

Comic #5: "Bad Employee"

Panel 1:
Jam's about to leave for work when Barb, her boss, stops her.
Barb, holding a broom: "Jam, remember to clean up after your shift."
Jam: "Sorry, boss."

Panel 2:
Jam is pouring a cup of tea.
Barb: "That tea is oversteeped. Try again."

Panel 3:
Barb corrects Jam on how to porperly fold towels. "No no no, fold it like *this*" she says. Jam watches closely.

Panel 4:
Jam: "Barb, am I doing a bad job?"
Barb: "No way! You're the best employee I've ever had!"

Read more Bobarista at bobarista.thecomicseries.com!

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Having some fun with the lettering today :) This panel is part of my next graphic novel, which I'm editing like mad to have in time for my July show in the Chicago suburbs. #aceattorney #chicago #comicsky #comics #art #digitalart #drawing

Excerpt from webcomic Blue Witch Malazu.

In a reference to Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney, Dani (young woman with reddish hair) dramatically points away, yelling in stylized text: "That's not true! Witches do exist! You know more than you're letting on!"

Read Malazu at malazu.thecomicseries.com via Comic Fury

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

It's Sketch Sunday! ✍️ Chapter 1 Page 2. malazu.thecomicseries.com/comics/111/#... I originally wanted to draw these in a sketchbook, but I couldn't make my brain do it. Scrap paper it is! #sketchsunday #sketch #oc #comics #webcomic #comicsky #digitalart #art #drawing #artist #artsky

Sketch of Page 2 from Chapter 1 of Blue Witch Malazu.

Panels feature Carrie in her dorm room listening to music, sitting at her desk, then answering a call from her mom.

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Hundreds of years ago, as punishment for stealing, a witch cursed Sebastian to take the form of a snake. Now, he possesses humans in hopes of finding someone who can break his curse. Read the rest: malazu.thecomicseries.com #webcomic #comics #oc #booksky #art #digitalart #comicsky #drawing

Page 13 from webcomic Blue Witch Malazu.

Panel 1:
A young man walks alone on the sidewalk on a dark street. There's a streetlight above him.
2:
"Hm?" The young man, in a red hoodie, turns his head to look at some tall shrubs, which seem to be hissing (Onomatopoeia "hissssss")
3:
The man yells "WAH" as he is dragged into the shrubs. He raises his hands and there's a motion blur effect on him.
4:
Sound effect "FWOOSH!" as light streaks out from within the shrub.
5:
Suddenly, a hand pops out of the shrub.
6:
In a panel where everything seems to be colored red-orange, the young man reappears, but is now doubled-over.
7:
As a purple silhouette lit up by an orange highlight, the young man stretches. An orange thought text box reads "Finally, a new host."

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Page 14 from webcomic Blue Witch Malazu.

Panel 1:
Close-up of a hand reaching into their pants pocket and pulling out a phone.
Thought bubble: "Let's see who we snagged this time..."
2:
Young man (who is possessed by another being) looks into the phone camera. "A frat boy?"
3:
Larger panel, far shot, young man throws his head back in frustration. "UGH! This college is so lame!"
4:
Black and white panel with glowing orange magic emanating from young man's eye. "But where there's a college, there are parties." Continues, "And where there are parties, there are people."
5:
"It won't be much longer until I find a caster." Far shot of the young man, silhouetted in purple, walks alone in a shadowy environment. Behind him, an enormous, glowing snake floats and coils. "Soon, everything will change."

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Who else loves using color symbols in comics? 🙋‍♀️ This is the first appearance of Sebastian's powers: the ability to possess a person and walk around as them. His color is orange! Read the rest: malazu.thecomicseries.com #webcomic #comics #oc #booksky #art #digitalart #comicsky #drawing

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Spent today updating my comic website’s navigation buttons. One of them toggles open! :D See the site here: malazu.thecomicseries.com Made lovingly with HTML and CSS. Dang I love coding!! #comicsky #codesky #html #css #webcomics #webcomic #comics #cartoonist

Screenshot 1:
navigation buttons are all blue

Screenshot from malazu.thecomicseries.com via Comic Fury.

Screenshot 2:
On the new site, navigation buttons are a variety of colors: red, gold, green, blue, and indigo

Screenshot from malazu.thecomicseries.com via Comic Fury.

Screenshot 3:
On the new site, the button labeled “Navigation” has a little plus on it. You can tap it to reveal buttons for navigating the site’s comic pages, including:

Latest Comic
First Comic
Random
Scroll View

Screenshot from malazu.thecomicseries.com via Comic Fury.

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

What does editing a comic look like? The following is a list of changes I made to the following panel: 1. Adjust text and bubbles 2. Rearrange panel layout on page 3. Change color of movement/effects I've improved so much since I drew this panel over a year ago! #comicsky #booksy #editing #editor

Panel Description:

Three young men in a comic panel. FIT GUY 1 grabs red-hoodie/snake guy and says, "Let's go scare some freshmen!"
FIT GUY 2 says "You're riding with us tonight, buddy."

NOTES FOR VERSION 1:
-Speech bubbles look a little too elliptical; need to be slightly squarish using new bubble technique
-Art is cut off on the side*; need to slide panel to the right and trim art that hangs off the panel
-Recolor movement lines, bubbles around FIT GUY 1 indicating intoxication, and snake boy's "ACK"

*In my printing template...
Yellow marks space where no text or important info goes. The red
Red indicates "bleed" or where extra art can extend so the print looks good
Black indicates something that is not printed

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

With this upcoming set of pages, I feel like I'm really getting the hang of writing page-by-page comics. Like, each page is its own idea :) Read Malazu: malazu.thecomicseries.com #webcomic #comics #oc #booksky #art #digitalart #comicsky #drawing

Page 10 from webcomic Blue Witch Malazu.

Panel 1:
Carrie and Dani move through the party, music notes surrounding them. Dani looks chill but Carrie is anxious.
2:
View of the kitchen. There are all kinds of bottles strewn about the counter and floor, plus some red Solo cups. Some guy stands there holding a bottle and a cup.
Offscreen, Dani gasps in a spikey word balloon: "GASP!"
3:
Dani, holding back Carrie, says: "Carrie we are gonna get so wasted."
4:
Carrie, faking excitement, weakly says "Yay..." while, in an overhead shot, Dani pours them each from the bottle of Spewpeak she brought.
5:
Dani, holding a bottle labeled "XXX" devilishly looks over her shoulder and asks "What do you want in yours?"
6:
Carrie: "I actually don't drink."
Dani: "That's okay. More for me!"
Carrie: "I don't think that's how it works."

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Page 12 from webcomic Blue Witch Malazu.

Panel 1:
Close-up of Carrie and Dani "clinking" their solo cups together in a toast.
"Bottoms up!" says Dani.
2:
Dani, with cartoonishly round arms, drinks her beverage ("GULP!").
Carrie asks, "What are people supposed to do at parties anyway?"
3:
Dani: "People drink, dance, and play games."
Carrie: "I don't like to dance in public. What kinds of games do they play?"
4:
Dani: "Drinking games of course!"
Dani and Carrie stand in the background of a close-up shot of a table and cups. A ping pong ball flies into one of the cups with a "SHOOM" and "RATAT"
5:
Carrie, looking disappointed, says, "Oh."

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Introducing...Sketch Sundays! ✍️ Gonna be posting sketches of Chapter 1 Malazu here every Sunday :) #sketchsunday #sketch #oc #comics #webcomic #comicsky #digitalart #art #drawing #artist #artsky

Sketch of Page 1 from Chapter 1 of Blue Witch Malazu.

Panels feature fireworks, students greeting each other, and a dorm building.

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Lineart done! Now to color things in. It's gonna be interesting to see what this looks like in my comic's color palette! #comic #webcomic #art #drawing #digitalart #artsky #comicsky #wrestlesky #thekla #aew

WIP comic panel of AEW pro wrestler Thekla. There's lineart, as well as a reference image and a color palette off to the side.

Finished comic will be up on Bobarista.thecomicseries.com

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Finally saw Project Hail Mary. I am speechless. Two thumbs down 👎👎 Oh yeah here is some fanart #hailmary #film #drawing #art #doodle #scifi #movie #fanart #rocky

Crude iphone drawing of Rocky from Hail Mary giving an affirmative thumbs down, with bold red text reading “HAIL YEAH!”

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Malazu is updated! Carrie is not much of a drinker, which is totally cool. Someone should keep an eye on Dani though! Read Malazu: malazu.thecomicseries.com #webcomic #comics #oc #booksky #art #digitalart #comicsky #drawing

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

🔮 Tarot Tuesday: The World Surrounded by friendship, joy, and accomplishment, the artist feels a sense of belonging and fulfillment. Her journey of growth complete, she moves forward with the confidence, strength, and wisdom she needs to prosper. #tarottuesday #tarot #learntarot #witch #witchsky

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Excited to read what CAME in the mail today!! 🫣😏😩 Tucked carefully with some art in pink tissue paper and encased in a shiny purple mailer…it’s BROOD by indie artist @boneyhag.bsky.social Thank you @cartoonist.coop for connecting amazing cartoonists!

Photo if bookmark, art prints and GRAPHIC novel wrapped in pink tissue paper. The PACKAGE sits on a pretty, shiny purple mailer on my wooden desk.

Book is BROOD by boney hag, received via kickstarter!

-Sam

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

I had some fun with the panels on this one! The swirl effect was super fun and cool...until I had to edit the page. Won't be doing this again, haha! Read Malazu: malazu.thecomicseries.com #webcomic #comics #oc #booksky #art #digitalart #comicsky #drawing

Page 10 from webcomic Blue Witch Malazu.

Panel 1:
Some guy asks, "HEY! Who are you guys?"
2:
Carrie stalls, stuttering, "OH! We're, uh...we're...um..." and trails off.
Dani looks unbothered.
3:
Dani, holding up the plastic bag with a 2-liter of soda: "Freshman ladies looking to have a good time. Where should I put this soda?"
4:
Some guy, looking friendlier: "Welcome to campus, ladies. Drinks go in the kitchen, back that way." He points.
5:
Dani, over her shoulder: "Thanks!"
Carrie: "Dani, how did you do that?"
Dani: "I saw it in a movie once."
6:
Dani: "Being a freshman gives us a sympathy advantage. Fresh meat and all."
Carrie: "Dani I'm a sophomore."

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

What do you do when you can't draw something from your head? Use reference! I used reference pics for both panels on this page, including a house I built in the Sims! Read Malazu: malazu.thecomicseries.com #webcomic #comics #oc #booksky #art #digitalart #comicsky #drawing

Page 9 from webcomic Blue Witch Malazu.

Panel 1:
Big panel! It's an external view of a house at night. Lights are on and music is bumping "BOOM BOOM!" There are people around. Dani and Carrie ascend the steps.
2:
Another big panel! Carrie nervously holds herself as she and Dani enter the house party. It's a dark, blue-ish room filled with young people conversing and dancing. Some guy sits on the steps to the right. There's also a pride flag on the wall. Music still plays (music notes float around).

Read more on ConcklinComics.com or Comic Fury!

Screenshot from video game the Sims 3. It's a view of a suburban street with a house.

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

You ever accidentally recreate an iconic character? Yeah I realized the other day that Dani (in purple) is basically Daniel Crocker. She swears witches are real! No one believes her...yet. Read Malazu: malazu.thecomicseries.com #webcomic #comics #oc #booksky #art #digitalart #comicsky #drawing

Page 8 from webcomic Blue Witch Malazu.

Panel 1:
Dani reacts to Carrie joking about witches summoning demons.
Dani says, "oh gosh, I hope not!"
2:
Dani: "They likely predict the weather or pet cats or something...but whatever it is, I will get to the bottom of it."
3:
Dani stops. "Carrie —"
4:
Dani: "Promise you'll tell me if you see anything strange on campus."
Carrie: "Uh, sure."
5:
Dani: "Thank you. I appreciate it."
6:
Carrie: "I've gotta be honest, Dani — I'm feeling kind of anxious about this party."
Dani: "Oh, me too. But we're college girls! Going to parties is what we do!"
Carrie: "Right..."
7:
A bush mysteriously rustles as a pair of glowing orange eyes emerges.
8: "PARTY?" says a voice from the glowing eyes in the bush, magic pouring out.

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Phew, it's been a busy couple of weeks! Let's catch up on Malazu, starting with a page full of loooooore! Read Malazu: malazu.thecomicseries.com #webcomic #comics #oc #booksky #art #digitalart #comicsky #drawing

Page 7 from webcomic Blue Witch Malazu.

Panel 1:
Dani imagines a witch in a thought bubble. She says, "Morgana University has a long history connected to witchcraft."
"Riese Cline, our school president, is an avid collector of historical artifacts..."
"...specifically from the Middle Ages, when they used to burn witches in Europe."
2:
Carrie replies, "Really? I had no idea. That's so cool — except for the burning part."
3:
Dani: "I know. But here's the kicker..."
4:
Dani: "Rumors say there is a secret society somewhere on campus..."
"They meet in the shadows and do witchy things together."
5: Carrie: "Like what, summoning a demon?" she says while laughing.

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

🔮 Tarot Tuesday: Judgement The art student feels a sense of summoning, a calling towards purpose. After her journey of challenges, growth, and learning, she feels ready to answer this call and take on what comes next. #tarottuesday #tarot #learntarot #art #witch #witchsky

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

🔮 Tarot Tuesday: The Sun The best thing has happened. With good news, the art student runs out into the sunshine to celebrate. Her efforts are paying off, things are looking up, and a bright future is on the horizon. #tarottuesday #tarot #learntarot #art #witch #witchsky

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

I loooove the green panels on this page. Some comics folks think you need a background on every panel, but I never felt that way. (Maybe cause I'm impatient, hehe) Read Malazu: malazu.thecomicseries.com #webcomic #comics #oc #booksky #art #digitalart #comicsky #drawing

Page from webcomic Blue Witch Malazu.

Panel 1:
It's late afternoon and Carrie and Dani walk outside on their way to a party.
Dani: "So Carrie, what is your major?"
Carrie: "Computer Science."
Dani: "Ooh, like video games?"
2:
Carrie: "Not really...I'm mostly looking to go into tech. It's a more stable career path, better pay."
Dani: "In this job market? I hear ya. I'm studying psychology, but that may change."
3:
Dani: "Honestly, I find this college more interesting than any major."
Carrie: "What do you mean by that?"

Read more on ConcklinComics.com or Comic Fury!

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

After hours of sorting through my seventeen sources of income, I finally finished and submitted my taxes last night! And on time no less =D #freelance #oc #art #drawing #comicsky #comics #webcomics

A memed panel from webcomic Locks of White by Sam Concklin

POV looking up at Yuna, a medieval witch with green, curly hair. She looks down at the viewer, out of breath (text "GASP GASP") and says "NOW we're finished."

Text at the bottom reads "ME SUBMITTING MY TAXES AT THE LAST MINUTE"

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Mmmm Spewpeak! Fun fact: Dani is a relatively new character. She didn't exist in the original run of Malazu and now I can't live without her! Read Malazu: malazu.thecomicseries.com #webcomic #comics #oc #booksky #art #digitalart #comicsky #drawing

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

🔮 Tarot Tuesday: The Moon As the art student journeys onward, she notes that success requires mastering both realism and dreams. She is open-minded and remembers that everything has deeper meaning. Mystery can be scary, but there is always more to learn. #tarot #learntarot #art #witch #witchsky

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Happy Homestuck Day!! There's a Homestuck reference in my webcomic Blue Witch Malazu! I first read it in high school, and a month ago, I ran into some cosplayers at Peoriacon. May the fandom never die! Here's my comic: malazu.thecomicseries.com #homestuck #April13

Page from webcomic Blue Witch Malazu.

Panel 1:
Blue-haired woman pushes a surprised red-haired woman
2: They enter a closet and slam the door, surprising two people outside.
3: Person 1 says "Uh..."
and Person 2 whispers "Lesbians."
4: Person 1 (wearing a homestuck shirt) perks up and says "YES BABES! GET IT!"
5-6:
Malazu (blue hair) clicks on a light, crosses her arms, and demands, "Who are you?" to the shorter, red-haired person.

Read Blue Witch Malazu on ConcklinComics.com or Comic Fury!

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

MEET DANI!!! 🎸👁 💟 🥤 Dani is by far the most fun character to look back on and read. You'll see why later!!!! Read Malazu now: malazu.thecomicseries.com #webcomic #comics #oc #booksky #art #digitalart #comicsky #drawing

Page from webcomic Blue Witch Malazu.

Panel 1:
Carrie opens the door and peers from behind it, says "hello?"
2:
A new person! It's a young person with thick hair and dyed red tips who says, "Hi Carrie, I'm Dani from speech class."
Carrie: "Oh hey, what's up?"
3:
Dani: "In class you said that you've never been to a house party. As it happens, neither have I. I recently received word that a party just started two blocks from campus."
4: "Wanna join me?" asks Dani.
"Hmm..." replies Carrie.
5: Shot of laptop and a notebook on a desk. "I don't know if I have time..." Carrie says.
"Oh, you already have plans tonight, don't you?" says Dani.

Read Blue Witch Malazu on ConcklinComics.com or Comic Fury!

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Dozens of job apps and this is how I got hired lol 🤡 More comics ♨️ bobarista.thecomicseries.com #webcomic #comic #comicsky #oc #clown #barista #artist #job #freelance #artmajor #artschool #artdegree #comicstrip

4-panel comic Bobarista, a semi-autobiographical comic about an artist who becomes a barista at a tea shop!

Comic #4: "Between Jobs"

Panel 1:
Jam: "Hello! Are you the owner here?"
Barb (a tiger): "Yep."
"Can I put a flyer in your window?"

Panel 2:
Jam: "It's an ad for my work in freelance as I'm between jobs."
More quietly: "I have an art degree but the market is, ya know..."

Panel 3:
Jam: "A-anyway, it's not like I'm unhirable...I'm committed, detail-oriented, punctual..."

Panel 4:
Barb: "Wanna work here?"
Jam: "HUH? I mean, yes! Please! Can I?"

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Last week I posted the WIP, and here's the final look! I used yellow and green boxes for technology text boxes. I love how it looks! Read Malazu now: malazu.thecomicseries.com #webcomic #comics #oc #booksky #art #digitalart #comicsky

Page from webcomic Blue Witch Malazu.

Panel 1:
Carrie's mom, on the phone, asks Carrie how she's doing.
Carrie replies "No plans, just studying."
Panel 2:
Carrie's mom encourages her to get out and make friends
Carrie says "Right."
Panel 3-4:
There's a knock at the door.
Carrie says "Hey Mom, someone's at the door — can I call you back?"
Panel 5:
Carrie's mom says "Promise me you'll expand your horizons this year?"
"Sure Mom. Love you."
Panel 6:
Carrie wipes her face with her hands and thinks about how to explain to her mom that she has "no social skills" and no social life.

Read Blue Witch Malazu on ConcklinComics.com or Comic Fury!

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

🔮 Tarot Tuesday: The Star Following a devastating event, the art student reaches out to friends. She realizes that they have been there the whole time, and that there is always hope. She feels calm, confident, and safe. #tarottuesday #tarot #learntarot #art #witch #witchsky

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Finished up family time, and you know what that means...heading home to edit more comics! #oc #comics #webcomic #comicsky #digitalart #art #drawing #artist #artsky

Photo of laptop screen; It's a comic page in a Photoshop document. Art is in the middle and there are panels on the right with a color palette and layers.

The project is a comic page with three panels. Two college students walk through campus and discuss what they're studying at school. There's Carrie (shorter, glasses, brown skin, pink hoodie) and Dani (taller, light skin, thick dark hair dyed red, and an eyeball-themed purple band tee).

This is a page from Sam Concklin's webcomic Blue Witch Malazu, available on malazu.thecomicseries.com

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Page 2 introduces us to Carrie, a student who is settling in to get work done when suddenly, her mom calls. Read Malazu now: malazu.thecomicseries.com #webcomic #comics #oc #booksky #art #digitalart #comicsky

Page from webcomic Blue Witch Malazu.

Panel 1: Carrie, a young female adult with red hair, brown skin, and a pink hoodie, looks at her phone in her dorm room
2: She sits at her desk, looking focused
3: Her phone buzzes
4: Carrie picks it up
5: Carrie says "hi Mom"

Read Blue Witch Malazu on ConcklinComics.com or Comic Fury!

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

It's all sunshine and rainbows until bills are due 🤡 More comics ♨️ bobarista.thecomicseries.com #webcomic #comic #comicsky #oc #clown #barista #artist #job #freelance

4-panel comic Bobarista, a semi-autobiographical comic about an artist who becomes a barista at a tea shop!

Comic #3: "Freelance"

Panel 1:
"Being a freelance artist isn't easy."
Jam holds a laptop and pen and looks determined.

Panel 2:
"You need PASSION..."
Jam puts a Soul Eater poster on the wall.

Panel 3:
"You need TENACITY..."
Jam struggles to carry 3 large cardboard boxes of books.

Panel 4:
"You need...TO PAY YOUR BILLS!"
Jam is small in the corner of the panel, on the phone, says, "Hey Mom, can I borrow some money?"

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

First page of the new chapter! Looking back, I don't really *love* the composition of the smaller frames here, but Idk what to do and it's not gonna be perfect. Looks 90% awesome and that's good enough for me! Time to edit more pages 🏃‍♀️ #webcomic #comics #oc #booksky #art #digitalart #comicsky

Page from webcomic Blue Witch Malazu.

Panel 1: It's early evening
Panel 2: Fireworks go off above a castle-like building with banner "Welcome Students"
Panel 3: Friends greet each other under the fireworks. They wear school apparel featuring "GRIFFONS" as their mascot
Panel 4: The whole page is an establishing shot featuring a medium shot of a dorm building.

Read Blue Witch Malazu on ConcklinComics.com or Comic Fury!

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

🔮 Tarot Tuesday: The Tower Another favorite card of mine! What's the worst thing that could happen to an art student? Her laptop. It's toast. This event shakes the art student and initiates devastating change. #tarottuesday #tarot #learntarot #art #witch #witchsky

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Happy Trans Day of Visibility! 🏳️‍⚧️ I’m Sam. I’m AFAB and use she/her pronouns and I’m somewhere on the genderqueer/genderfluid spectrum. I’m an author and artist who wears loud, funky garments and is passionate about autism and fat activism. Cishets think I’m cishet and they’re wrong!

Selfie of Sam Concklin at a con holding a copy of her graphic novel Now and Forever Nia

Selfie of Sam at home with headphones on, staring upwards, matching the look and vibe of her black cat Turmeric who is also looking upwards

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Sam Concklin @concklincomics.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

AHHHHH (he doesn’t understand how baby he is)

Photo of Sam’s cat Turmeric, a fluffy, all-black cat with green eyes staring into the distance. He sits on a dehumidifier against a plain wall.

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