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Deanna Destito

@deannadestito.bsky.social

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Writer/teacher/editor, Managing Editor of the Eisner-Winning comics site The Beat. Co-Host of Comic Book School, Host of Creator Corner www.deannadestito.com www.patreon.com/deannadestito

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 15h

Why Romance Characters Should Be Bonkers - Writer Alisa Kwitney Explains! youtube.com/shorts/B8LW6... @alisakwitney.bsky.social @mikefasolo.bsky.social @deannadestito.bsky.social

Why Romance Characters Should Be Bonkers - Comic Writer Alisa Kwitney Explains!

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

How The Killing Joke Explains Batman & The Joker’s Complex Relationship! youtu.be/meBFstnPPSE?... #batman #killingjoke #alanmoore #brianbolland @mikefasolo.bsky.social @deannadestito.bsky.social

How The Killing Joke Explains Batman & The Joker’s Complex Relationship!

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Zack Quaintance @zackquaintance.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

this was a great conversation about craft and making comics!

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Tiffany Babb 🔜 NYCC @explodingarrow.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

@deannadestito.bsky.social @annapeppard.bsky.social @samthielman.com @stevebaxi.bsky.social @brigidalverson.bsky.social @teganoneil5000.bsky.social @seehatfield.bsky.social @zachrabiroff.com @ginagagliano.bsky.social @juleschingreene.bsky.social

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Cutting Class with Comic Book School - Non-Educational Side Quest! Last night, we just had a day off from class. This is what happened. www.youtube.com/live/NzBwIdF... #comicbookschool @mikefasolo.bsky.social @deannadestito.bsky.social

Cutting Class with Comic Book School - Non-Educational Side Quest!

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

How To Create A Comic Book: Ideas, Artists, & Collaborations! @zackquaintance.bsky.social talks process with @deannadestito.bsky.social for #creatorcorner on #comicbookschool. youtu.be/osVn_6NnyBc?... Edits: @mikefasolo.bsky.social

How To Create A Comic Book: Ideas, Artists, & Collaborations! Zack Quaintance talks process

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

TONIGHT 8 PM - EST Cutting Class with Comic Book School - Non-Educational Side Quest! Special pop on guests! Fun! Trivia! Candy! www.youtube.com/live/NzBwIdF... #comicbookschool @mikefasolo.bsky.social @deannadestito.bsky.social

Cutting Class with Comic Book School - Non-Educational Side Quest!

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

TONIGHT 8 PM EST Cutting Class with Comic Book School A Non-Educational Side Quest! Join us for some fun. No homework! www.youtube.com/live/NzBwIdF... #comicbookschool @mikefasolo.bsky.social @deannadestito.bsky.social

Cutting Class with Comic Book School - Non-Educational Side Quest!

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Tomorrow Night 8 PM EST Cutting Class with Comic Book School - Non-Educational Side Quest! No homework! Recess! www.youtube.com/live/NzBwIdF... #comicbookschool @mikefasolo.bsky.social @deannadestito.bsky.social

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Sunday is a good day to see what independent creators have on #Kickstarter & other crowd-funding platforms. Find something that excites you. Support independent creators. #comicbookschool #comicbooks @deannadestito.bsky.social @mikefasolo.bsky.social

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Every week, @deannadestito.bsky.social interviews independent comic book creators on #creatorcorner for our #comicbookschool channel. "How Comic Artist Ted Pogo Finds Inspiration!" youtu.be/gMMoXfkuBn0?... @mikefasolo.bsky.social

How Comic Artist Ted Pogo Finds Inspiration!

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

How Comic Book School Collaborated w/ Southern New Hampshire University SNHU in College Classroom With @paulwitcover.bsky.social @deannadestito.bsky.social Plus, the untold history of the #comicbookschool 8-page challenge. youtu.be/k1a0SOsO5fA?... @mikefasolo.bsky.social

How Comic Book School Collaborated w/ Southern New Hampshire University SNHU in College Classroom

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

How To Break Down, Plot, & Write a 6-Issue Comic Book Series In Under 10 Minutes! A distilled writing guide for comic book creators. youtu.be/GdQwBB0oe3A?... #comicbookschool @mikefasolo.bsky.social @deannadestito.bsky.social

How To Break Down, Plot, & Write a 6-Issue Comic Book Series In Under 10 Minutes!

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

How Comic Artist Ted Pogo Finds Inspiration! Find out in this short #creatorcorner interview by @deannadestito.bsky.social on #comicbookschool. youtu.be/gMMoXfkuBn0?... Edit @mikefasolo.bsky.social

How Comic Artist Ted Pogo Finds Inspiration!

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

How Comic Artist Ted Pogo Finds Inspiration! Another #creatorcorner interview by @deannadestito.bsky.social for #comicbookschool. youtu.be/gMMoXfkuBn0?... Edits: @mikefasolo.bsky.social

How Comic Artist Ted Pogo Finds Inspiration!

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Creating Comics in College Southern New Hampshire University (#SNHU), Sean Chen & Comic Book School We worked with @paulwitcover.bsky.social & @snhumfa.bsky.social to bring comics into the college classroom. www.youtube.com/live/IBtYTEE... @mikefasolo.bsky.social @deannadestito.bsky.social

Creating Comics in College Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), Sean Chen & Comic Book School

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

TONIGHT 8 PM EST Creating Comics in College Southern New Hampshire University @snhumfa.bsky.social, Sean Chen artist & Comic Book School Learn about "The Graphic Storytelling Challenge" at #SNHU www.youtube.com/live/IBtYTEE... @mikefasolo.bsky.social @deannadestito.bsky.social

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

"Creating Comics in College Southern New Hampshire University (#SNHU), Sean Chen, & Comic Book School" Learn how we brought comics into the college classroom! www.youtube.com/live/IBtYTEE... @deannadestito.bsky.social @mikefasolo.bsky.social @paulwitcover.bsky.social

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

10 Iconic "The Nice House by the Lake" Covers by Hannah Morris. Music: The Ninja 9. youtube.com/shorts/IQzB2... #comicbookschool #thenicehousebythelake @mikefasolo.bsky.social @deannadestito.bsky.social

10 Iconic "The Nice House by the Lake" Covers by Hannah Morris. Music: The Ninja 9.

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Eric Palicki @ericpalicki.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This really is a lovely writeup from @deannadestito.bsky.social (who I am painfully late in emailing) at @comicsbeat.bsky.social. www.comicsbeat.com/exclusive-pr...

Exclusive Preview: Ahoy shares a sneak peek at DRAGONPROOF

Ahoy Comics shares a sneak peek at DRAGONPROOF, a new graphic novel by Eric Palicki launching on Kickstarter

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

How To Break Into #YA & #MiddleGrade Graphic Novels - @papercutzgn.bsky.social GN Editor Lia Brown Reveals the Process for Comic Book Writers and Artists youtu.be/Thlr6STmvQU?... #comicbookschool @mikefasolo.bsky.social @deannadestito.bsky.social

How To Break Into YA & Middle Grade Graphic Novels - Papercutz Editor Lia Brown Reveals the Process

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Do you want to write #YA and #MiddleGrade graphic novels? Check out this short interview with Author @shannonhale.bsky.social Shannon Hale With @deannadestito.bsky.social for #comicbookschool. youtu.be/pEzQ96rbhO4?... #writing #writers #booksky @mikefasolo.bsky.social

How to Connect With Young Readers in a Middle Grade Graphic Novel - Author Shannon Hale Explains

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

How to Connect With Young Readers in a Middle Grade Graphic Novel. @deannadestito.bsky.social talks with successful author Shannon Hale @shannonhale.bsky.social about the key to writing relatable characters. youtu.be/pEzQ96rbhO4?... #creatorcorner #comicbookschool #YA #middlegrade #booksky

How to Connect With Young Readers in a Middle Grade Graphic Novel - Author Shannon Hale Explains

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

How to Connect With Young Readers in a Middle Grade Graphic Novel - Author @shannonhale.bsky.social Explains A #cretorcorner interview by @deannadestito.bsky.social for #comicbookschool. youtu.be/pEzQ96rbhO4?... #YA #middlegrade #graphicnovel @mikefasolo.bsky.social

How to Connect With Young Readers in a Middle Grade Graphic Novel - Author Shannon Hale Explains

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

TONIGHT - 8 PM EST How to Make Money in Comics as an Artist by Diversifying Your Income w/ Comic Book Artist Sean Chen www.youtube.com/live/qqXiAxJ... #comicbookschool #comicartist @mikefasolo.bsky.social @deannadestito.bsky.social

How to Make Money in Comics as an Artist by Diversifying Your Income w/ Comic Book Artist Sean Chen

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

How to Make Money in Comics as an Artist by Diversifying Your Income w/ Comic Book Artist Sean Chen www.youtube.com/live/qqXiAxJ... #comicbookschool @mikefasolo.bsky.social @deannadestito.bsky.social

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Congratulations to @sethgreen.bsky.social & @darkhugh.bsky.social on the 20th anniversary of The Freshmen with @topcowofficial.bsky.social. Tagging @matthawkins5222.bsky.social @mikefasolo.bsky.social @deannadestito.bsky.social

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

How To Grow Your Audience on Social Media - Buddy Scalera Explains! #Marketing advice for #comicbookcreators. youtube.com/shorts/cxlL6... #comicbookschool @mikefasolo.bsky.social @deannadestito.bsky.social

How To Grow Your Audience on Social Media - Buddy Scalera Explains!

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

How to Market Yourself - Self-Promotion Guide for Comic Book Writers & Artists www.youtube.com/live/cjuQI7O... #marketing #comicbooks @mikefasolo.bsky.social @deannadestito.bsky.social

How to Market Yourself - Self-Promotion Guide for Comic Book Writers & Artists

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Mike Maihack @mikemaihack.com · 10/09/2026

Oh, hey! I have a new book out next month! Here's a little about me talking about it. Thanks so much to @deannadestito.bsky.social for taking the time to chat with me. ❤️

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

How To Make A Graphic Novel - Artist/Writer/Letterer Mike Maihack @mikemaihack.com (The Moonlit Spiral) Explains His Process! @deannadestito.bsky.social leads the interview. youtu.be/25XEQW0KCag?... #comiccorner #comicbookschool #graphicnovel Edits: @mikefasolo.bsky.social

How To Make A Graphic Novel - Mike Maihack (The Moonlit Spiral) Explains His Process!

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

How To Make A Graphic Novel - Mike Maihack @mikemaihack.com (The Moonlit Spiral) Explains His Process! youtu.be/25XEQW0KCag?... Another #creatorcorner interview by @deannadestito.bsky.social. Edits by @mikefasolo.bsky.social for #comicbookschool

How To Make A Graphic Novel - Mike Maihack (The Moonlit Spiral) Explains His Process!

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

How to Market Yourself - Self-Promotion Guide for Comic Book Writers & Artists www.youtube.com/live/cjuQI7O... #comicbookschool #marketing @mikefasolo.bsky.social @deannadestito.bsky.social

How to Market Yourself - Self-Promotion Guide for Comic Book Writers & Artists

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

How To Plot Your Comic Story for Writers - Distilled Version! youtu.be/lIcGt_9CAjU?... #comicbookschool #writing @mikefasolo.bsky.social @deannadestito.bsky.social

How To Plot Your Comic Story for Writers - Distilled Version!

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

The #Horror You Can't See is the Scariest! youtube.com/shorts/5rQXI... #horrorcomics #comicbookschool @mikefasolo.bsky.social @deannadestito.bsky.social

The Horror You Can't See is the Scariest!

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

How To Break Into #YA & Middle Grade Graphic Novels - @papercutzgn.bsky.social Editor Lia Brown Reveals the Process. What #writers & #artists need to know to work in comics. youtu.be/Thlr6STmvQU?... #papercutz @mikefasolo.bsky.social @deannadestito.bsky.social @madcavestudios.com

How To Break Into YA & Middle Grade Graphic Novels - Papercutz Editor Lia Brown Reveals the Process

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

How Widow's Bay Is a Masterclass in Horror AND CoHow Widow's Bay Is a Masterclass in Horror AND Comedy - Comic Writer @alisakwitney.bsky.social Explains youtube.com/shorts/pxSVe... #comicbookschool #widowsbay @mikefasolo.bsky.social @deannadestito.bsky.social

How Widow's Bay Is a Masterclass in Horror AND Comedy - Comic Writer Alisa Kwitney Explains

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Back to School - What Comics Creators Must Know about Creating for YA & Middle School Graphic Novels... Three tips for aspiring writers and artists. www.youtube.com/live/QsgUQkH... #backtoschool #comicbookschool #makingcomics @mikefasolo.bsky.social @deannadestito.bsky.social

Back to School - What Comics Creators Must Know about Creating for YA & Middle School Graphic Novels

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

How to Write Horror Novels David Lopera Talks About His Creative Process! Another #creatorcorner interview by @deannadestito.bsky.social. youtu.be/QstcJOXj1Z8?... #comicbookschool @mikefasolo.bsky.social

How to Write Horror Novels - David Lopera Talks About His Creative Process!

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

TONIGHT - 8 PM EST Back to School - What Comics Creators Must Know about Creating for #YA & #Middle School #GraphicNovels Learn from creators and teachers in this episode! www.youtube.com/live/CstiEQY... #backtoschool #comicbookschool @mikefasolo.bsky.social @deannadestito.bsky.social

Back to School - What Comics Creators Must Know about Creating for YA & Middle School Graphic Novels

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

How To Break Down & Write a 6-Issue Comic Series In Under 10 Minutes! youtu.be/GdQwBB0oe3A?... #comicbookschool #amwriting #writingtips #howtowrite #writingcomics #comicbooks @mikefasolo.bsky.social @deannadestito.bsky.social

How To Break Down & Write a 6-Issue Comic Series In Under 10 Minutes!

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Look for @deannadestito.bsky.social at the #superjerseyexpo in New Jersey. Buy her comics! Wish her Happy Birthday! www.superjerseyexpo.com #comicbookschool @mikefasolo.bsky.social

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Actor @sethgreen.bsky.social Recounts His First Weinerschnitzel Lunch! #comedy #robotchicken youtube.com/shorts/cAWFR... #comicbookschool @mikefasolo.bsky.social @deannadestito.bsky.social

Actor Seth Green Recounts His First Weinerschnitzel Lunch! #comedy #robotchicken

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Our cohost @deannadestito.bsky.social will be at www.superjerseyexpo.com this weekend (August 29). You can buy her comic books and wish her Happy Birthday! #comicbookschool #creatorcorner #superjerseyexpo @mikefasolo.bsky.social

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

#YA & #MiddleGrade Comics - What You Need to Know! Guest @papercutzgn.bsky.social Editor Lia Brown Talking about comics in the classroom! #backtoschool www.youtube.com/live/ofF3I9X... #comicbookschool @mikefasolo.bsky.social @deannadestito.bsky.social

YA & Middle Grade Comics - What You Need to Know! Guest Papercutz Editor Lia Brown

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The #AbsoluteBatman & #Godzilla Letterer - Tom Napolitano - Talks About Drawing & Lettering Comics! See it on #creatorcorner with @deannadestito.bsky.social. youtu.be/dgHsAsq0U3U?... #comicbookschool @mikefasolo.bsky.social

Absolute Batman & Godzilla Letterer - Tom Napolitano - Talks About Drawing & Lettering Comics!

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Slides & bonus materials on Patreon from last night's episode with @papercutzgn.bsky.social editor Lia Brown. We explore what you need to know about creating #YA and Middle Grade comics. www.patreon.com/ComicBookSch... #comicbookschool @mikefasolo.bsky.social @deannadestito.bsky.social

YA & Middle Grade Comics - What You Need to Know! Guest Papercutz Editor Lia Brown (Slides, Extra Images, Welcome new Patreon) | Comic Book School by Buddy Scalera & Mike Fasolo

We welcomed Lia Brown, one of the editors for Papercutz to discuss YA and Middle Grade comic books and graphic novels. Our very own Deanna D

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Letterer of #AbsoluteBatman - @tenapolitano.bsky.social - Talks About Working and Lettering in Comics! Another #creatorcorner interview by @deannadestito.bsky.social for #comicbookschool. youtu.be/dgHsAsq0U3U?... Editing: @mikefasolo.bsky.social

Absolute Batman Letterer - Tom Napolitano - Talks About Working in Comics!

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Tonight - 8 PM EST #YA & Middle Grade Comics - What You Need to Know! Guest @papercutzgn.bsky.social Editor Lia Brown www.youtube.com/live/N1EkT5J... #comicbookschool @mikefasolo.bsky.social @deannadestito.bsky.social

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Buddy Scalera @buddyscalera.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

YA & Middle Grade Comics - What You Need to Know! Guest @papercutzgn.bsky.social Editor Lia Brown Joins Us to Talk about Creating YA Comics www.youtube.com/live/N1EkT5J... #comicbookschool @mikefasolo.bsky.social @deannadestito.bsky.social

YA & Middle Grade Comics - What You Need to Know! Guest Papercutz Editor Lia Brown

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