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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

LAST DAY, Comics Artists! Apply for your free table at the 2027 Michigan State University MSU Comics Forum BEFORE END OF DAY SEPT 30th, 2026! comicsforum.msu.edu?page_id=23

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I'm honored to announce that I'll be a guest of the upcoming Vegas Valley Comic Book Festival on November 7th, 2026 at the Clark County Library. See you soon, Vegas!

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I illustrated these wonderful pins for my buddy, Xander, to support cemetery restoration. If the charity wasn't enough to tip the scales, the pins also glow in the dark and have a moveable spider. Now that you're ready to nab one of your own, contact Xander via: www.instagram.com/allcemeterie...

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Final few days, Comics Artists! Apply for your free table at the 2027 Michigan State University MSU Comics Forum BEFORE END OF DAY SEPT 30th, 2026! comicsforum.msu.edu?page_id=23

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Happy Monday Comics Artists! Less than 10 days to apply for your free table at the 2027 Michigan State University MSU Comics Forum! comicsforum.msu.edu?page_id=23

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Did you know I have a Patreon page where I share weekly updates about my work, early access to interviews I conduct with fellow creative folks, lessons I teach my university comics students, and a whole lot more? Here's a clip from a demonstration video I shared today. www.patreon.com/RyanClaytor

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

First day of classes and excited to see what my new students create this semester! Here's my welcome whiteboard. Hey fellow educators, what's yours look like?

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Only a couple days remaining in Sofía Abreu (my former student)'s DISSERTATION COMIC Kickstarter campaign. Still unsure? We recorded a conversation about Math, Philosophy, and COMICS just a few days ago, and how that all converged into this project. My YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@RyanClaytor

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Have I mentioned that my brilliant former student, Sofía Abreu, is releasing her mathematics dissertation as a COMIC? RIGHT NOW??? www.kickstarter.com/projects/sof...

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

What an incredible panel to be a part of! John Jennings , Katlin Marisol Sweeney-Romero Pack , Jack Phoenix, Shane Portman, and I with Bryant Dillon moderating spoke about the many and varied ways we use comics in educational settings and the importance of doing so.

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

It may have taken a cross-country trip for us to connect, but I'm awfully glad to meet our EMMY-WINNING Lansing weather Meteorologist Katie Nickolaou all the way in San Diego at #comiccon International! So lovely to finally meet you, Katie!

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

A rarity...I have original artwork on my table at Comic-Con this year! (It's big, and typically I fly from Michigan to California...but this year my family and I DROVE!) Take a look and take home a one-of-a-kind piece of art featured in one of my books.

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

I'm looking forward to talking about a subject near and dear to me with an incredibly talented group of near and dear friends. See you in San Diego this week! @barbrajdillon.bsky.social Bryant Dillon @artebuen.bsky.social Justin Giampaoli, and Jessica Maison, moderated by Lauren Mitchell.

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Proud to be a part of Fanbase Press' 2026 Comic-Con panel: "Comics in the Classroom: The Benefits of a Comics-Based Curriculum"

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Who's heading to Comic-Con International in San Diego this month? I'll be there with my work behind table O-01 in Small Press (which makes no sense in the grand scheme of the convention hall, but it's at the back of the 1800 aisle). See you there!

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

"Westside" creative team, Justin Giampaoli and @artebuen.bsky.social join me for a conversation about their new comic, a moody, small town crime drama with ties to Giampaoli's hometown and unexpected autobio roots. Interview: youtu.be/3vAEglyfAgk?... Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/.../artebuen...

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Ryan Claytor Patreon Podcast 024 - Westside Creative Team: Justin Giampaoli & Arthur Ebuen

YouTube video by Ryan Claytor

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

If you're interested in the watch I designed for @mrjoneswatches.bsky.social today's the final day of their Spring sale where it's currentlyover $100 off! Good luck nabbing one before the sale is over! us.mrjoneswatches.com/collections/...

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

C.A.K.E. day 1 was nuts. Ready for day 2! See you here, Chicago!

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

For anyone interested in the watch I designed for @mrjoneswatches.bsky.social , it's currently over $100 off for their Spring Sale RIGHT NOW! Good luck nabbing one at this killer price! us.mrjoneswatches.com/collections/...

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Hey Chicago! Looking forward to seeing you at @cakechicago.bsky.social (The Chicago Alternative Comics Expo) this weekend!! 🥳📖🥳📖🥳

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

I've been fortunate enough to read an advanced copy of the upcoming comics project, WESTSIDE, from writer Justin Giampaoli, artist Dave Law and @artebuen.bsky.social 's publishing company Studio 12-7. I can't wait for more folks to get their hands on this book: www.kickstarter.com/projects/art...

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

My students' in-store signing is still going strong (THANK YOU, LANSING), but you still have half-an-hour if you'd like to see it for yourself! Here at @summitcomicsgames.bsky.social Summit Comics & Games until 1pm today.

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

My students' in-store is in full swing! C'mon out, we're here 'til 1pm at @summitcomicsgames.bsky.social Summit Comics & Games in Lansing !

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

My students' in-store signing starts RIGHT NOW (11am, Saturday April 25th, 2026) at @summitcomicsgames.bsky.social Summit Comics & Games and runs for the next couple hours. See you here!

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

My students will be signing and selling their comics created over the course of this past semester...TOMORROW! Michigan State University Comic Art and Graphic Novel Classes' In-Store Signing THIS SATURDAY, Apr 25th, 2026 11am-1pm Summit Comics and Games 216 South Washington Square Lansing, MI 48933

My students will be signing and selling their comics created over the course of this past semester... TOMORROW (SATURDAY, April 25, 2026). Here's the copy-and-paste-able details:

Michigan State University
Comic Art and Graphic Novel Classes'
In-Store Signing
THIS SATURDAY, Apr 25th, 2026
11am-1pm
Summit Comics and Games
216 South Washington Square, Suite B
Lansing, MI 48933

Hope to see you there!

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

I've been self-publishing my work for over twenty years, exhibited at over 100 conventions, directed a comics event for over a decade-and-a-half, and I've got a new favorite event. Jimmy @ultramega.studio thank you for doing what I didn't think was possible with @liczfest.com ! I'm blown away!

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Here's where you can find me in 2026: April 18 - Lansing Independent Comics & Zine Fest (LICZ: Lansing, MI) May 2 & 3 - Chicago Alternative Comics Expo (CAKE: Chicago, IL) July 22-26 - Comic-Con International (CCI: San Diego, CA) Hope to see you at these Spring/Summer events!

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Are you signed up to receive my every-other-month email update about my artwork? It features new projects, behind-the-scenes glimpses into my work, and it's all free. Still on the fence? I just sent one today and you can take a look at it here: elephanteater.substack.com

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

My @michiganstateu.bsky.social students' in-store signing is going strong RIGHT NOW (Dec 6th, 2025, 11am-1pm). Come join the final hour of the event at @summitcomicsgames.bsky.social in downtown Lansing !

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

My @michiganstateu.bsky.social students' in-store signing is happening RIGHT NOW (Dec 6th, 2025, 11am-1pm). They've put a TON of work into their projects this semester and are ready to show you what they've made! Come on down to @summitcomicsgames.bsky.social in downtown Lansing!

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

I made a late Thanksgiving Eve trip to deliver all "Elephant Eater Comics Annual Dispatch" orders from last month's crowd-funding campaign. The pre-order status has been lifted from my website ( elephanteater.com/comics ) and orders placed will ship very quickly. Shop small and local!

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Did you miss the month of campaigning for my new publication? Don't fret! You can still pre-order your copy on my website. The button on the Kickstarter page even takes you straight there! www.AnnualDispatch.com

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Final couple hours of the campaign for my inaugural annual newspaper art book, in case anyone wants in on a great deal (50% more pages than originally projected at NO EXTRA COST): www.AnnualDispatch.com

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Elephant Eater Comics Annual Dispatch

A yearly newspaper art book featuring process-rich peeks at design projects from comics artist and university professor, Ryan Claytor

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Just did my final night liveStream to celebrate a successful campaign and spotlight some fellow creators. If you catch this announcement soon, you can still get in on the excitement over at wwwDOTannualdispatchDOTcom ! See ya there! www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nph...

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Annual Dispatch Campaign Final Night LiveStream

YouTube video by Ryan Claytor

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

In these final hours of my campaign, I'm looking forward to going live with a number of talented creators to spotlight the projects THEY have live on Kickstarter and perhaps even some surprises for backers of my campaign. See you tonight at 7:30pm Eastern LIVE on my YouTube channel.

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

We may be roughly 24 hours away from the end of my Annual Dispatch campaign, but I'd like to go out with a bang, not only by celebrating the success of the 'Dispatch Kickstarter, but by shining a light on several talented folks with currently running comics campaigns! Join me tomorrow (Oct 28th)!

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Time's running out and with ALL stretch goals achieved making the publication 50% LONGER than originally promised at NO EXTRA COST to existing or new backers...there's no better time to jump in. URL on image.

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

We're in the final few days of the campaign for my latest book! Thanks to many backers helping to achieve a variety of stretch goals, the publication will now be printed with 50% MORE PAGES at NO EXTRA COST TO ANYONE! Jump in before the campaign ends! (Link on the graphic.)

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Just went live to talk about my currently running campaign for my new publication, and give away another gift to one lucky backer o' mine! Just a few more days to head over to www(DOT)AnnualDispatch(DOT)com ...see you there! www.youtube.com/live/0uujwKT...

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Annual Dispatch - Week 3 Backer Game Winner NOW WITH AUDIO

YouTube video by Ryan Claytor

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

All stretch goals have been achieved, allowing the inaugural issue of the Annual Dispatch to have 50% more pages than originally projected (now 48-pages, rather than 32), at no additional cost to any backers. Back the project at the URL on the image, BUT HURRY...there's only a few days to do so!

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Hey, @jonsimantov.bsky.social , I loved my time on Crany Cove. Even managed to complete it over the past couple weeks. My co-hosts and I also discussed it in depth on our latest episode of the "Hello @play.date Podcast" sites.libsyn.com/412607/pdman... ! Thanks for making such a polished experience!

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Hello Playdate Podcast: PDManager - Cranky Cove

Hello Playdate Community! This week, Nick, Ryan and Don somehow recorded the longest episode ever! Break it into two parts if you'd prefer. You'll also find our regular round-up of news, new releases,...

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Alright, who's gonna be our first triple-digit backer? URL on the image! See ya there. :)

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Don't think I've mentioned this, but we hit ANOTHER stretch goal for my new book campaign (bringing it up to 12 additional pages at no extra cost), and we're SOOO CLOSE to YET ANOTHER 4 pages, making the book 50% longer than originally projected! Project URL on the image! See you there.

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Started the final day of Pinball Expo by moderating a seminar with the fantastic folks behind the P.A.P.A. Tournament which not only honors the life and legacy of Lyman F. Sheats Jr, but also brings attention to mental health awareness and suicide prevention. #988Lifeline is available to help 24/7.

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

None other than THE Pinball Degenerate himself, Joe Ciaravino, himself picked up a copy of Nicholas Baldridge 's Vic-20 cartridge for our co-designed game, "Robo-Frenzy" with my illustrated box and instruction art! Hope you love it! I have ONE MORE copy with me at Pinball Expo. Who's gonna nab it?

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Ryan Claytor @elephanteater.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

I'll be set up at Pinball Expo in Chicago for the next several days and I'll even have the only (proof) copy of my upcoming publication for folks to flip through! If you can't check it out at Expo, you can always head over to... www.AnnualDispatch.com

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