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Gabriel “Joy” Reid @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

📚🚗✨See you in Rhode Island! I’m hitting the road yet again, this time for my first Indie Comics Creators Con, aka IC3, this Saturday, September 26th, from 12pm-8pm, at Teamworks Warwick! Find me at Table F2-71! Learn more at ic3.art See you thereee!💛 #comics #art #kidslit #comiccon #ic3

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Gabriel “Joy” Reid @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

“Shouldn’t you get to write the story your heart desires?” 💜✏️💛🖌️✨ Go read Feeb’s "I Want To Make Yuri" now at tumblr.com/magicmooshka! Rated Y for yuri.👩🏾‍❤️‍💋‍👩🏽 . . . #dtiys #iwanttomakeyuri #MakeYuriDTIYS #wlw #sapphic

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Gabriel “Joy” Reid @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

☄️🔥🩷Another character design created by the fabulous sashalouuu art! This fiery star student finds herself in rivalry with our hero-in-training, Stella! I wonder who will win…! As always, more on this story as it develops! #projectstellainstarland #spaceart #astronautart #forallhumanity#childrensbook

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Gabriel “Joy” Reid @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

This creature designed by sashalouu art approaches you: what do you do? More on this story as it develops!💚⭐️🐹 . . . #projectstellainstarland #spaceart #creatureart #fantasyart #childrensbook

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Gabriel “Joy” Reid @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

🧡🌸🐆🌼👩🏼‍🎤 sashalouuu art designed some totally groovy outfits of this fictional pop star, FLOWER POWERZ, for a project I’m working on! I wonder what it could be…🐛🩶👀 More on this story as it develops! . . . #y2k #y2kstyle #2000smusic #2000spop #projectsilverfish

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Gabriel “Joy” Reid @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Until next time!⭐🧽🏖️🌊🏄🏽✨ Wishing you the very best in your next big adventure, George Zachary! See you VERY soon!🎸🤘🏽

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Gabriel “Joy” Reid @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

💙🦋“Keep making your people proud.” Happy Father’s Day to Andres Caden and the real dad who inspired him! Read and watch Kid Chrysalis: Butterfly Warrior at gabrieljoyreid.com/kid-chrysalis or with the link in the bio! #kidchrysalis #transart #blacknonbinary #lgbtqdads #blacktranslivesmatter

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TQNC – queer joy, advocacy & arts for Boston and beyond @tqncboston.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

🔦Maker spotlight: @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social creates “comics and graphic novels for kids, middle-grade, and young adult audiences, especially stories that explore Black, trans, and queer experiences.” Catch them & other queer makers at our Queer Art Market Sunday www.tqnc.org/events/queer...

Comics illustration of a witch holding the hand of a child with the test “because everyone deserves the chance to fly.”

Black and white illustration of someone singing into a microphone.

Illustration of 2 people relaxing on a soccer field, surrounded by a soccer ball, a video game controller, flowers, a trans pride flag, and a water bottle.

TQNC
the queer neighborhood council of greater Boston
Queer Art Market
Sun, May 31, 12:30pm - 5pm
Artisan’s Asylum
96 Holton St
Boston, MA

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Village of the Lambed @bradenlamb.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Come on out to the Ashland Library in Ashland, MA for some good times, generously priced comics, and a live drawing competition with @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social @normfeuti.bsky.social @kayke.bsky.social and Shaina Lu!

A round table with an orange tablecloth, stacked with comics. A tall banner with a girl and a dragon and a lot more orange, and the names Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb

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Gabriel “Joy” Reid @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

SUPER DAWG AND THE PET CREW: PAWS OF POWER DELUXE EDITION compiles almost 10 years of Super Dawg art into one book + a sneak peak at the next issue, a new story that dives into the mysterious orgins of The Pet Crew! 👀 Coming soon to a con near you!💖🩵 #tailsofheroes #superherocomic #webtooncanvas

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Gabriel “Joy” Reid @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Their adventure is just beginning. Issue #2 of Super Dawg and the Pet Crew is now in production! Stay tuned. 🐶🏔️ 🩵💖Get caught up now with Super Dawg and the Pet Crew on WEBTOON Canvas! Link in the bio! #tailsofheroes #superherocomic #webtooncanvas #webcomic #newwebcomic

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Gabriel “Joy” Reid @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Happy 4 Years to Super Dawg and The Pet Crew on WEBTOON Canvas! Some new surprises are cooking up behind-the-scenes...stay tuned! 🐶🩵 And catch up now with Super Dawg on WEBTOON Canvas and YouTube! Links in the bio!🩵💖❤️💚🧡 #tailsofheroes #superherocomic #webtoon #webtooncanvas

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Radiator Comics @radiatorcomics.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

low stock alert! We only have FIVE copies of Super Dawg and the Pet Crew No. 1 by @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social! I feel like I've seen some stories that they're working on book 2......now's a great time to spend time with book 1 www.radiatorcomics.com/shop/uncateg...

Cover to Super Dawg and the Pet Crew Book One, Paws of Power by Gabriel Jot Reid, a blue cartoon dog is surrounded by superhero animals including a parrot, gerbil, snake and cat.

Two-page spread from Super Dawg and the Pet Crew Book One, in which superhero animals try to stop the robbery of an armored bank car.

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Luna Moth Zine Fest @lunamothzinefest.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

VENDOR ANNOUNCEMENT: @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social I’m Gabriel Joy Reid! I’m a cartoonist, animator, and educator originally from Kansas City, Kansas. I most often create comics that explore Black trans and queer experiences for middle-grade and young adult readers.

Digital illustration of a woman with huge hair singing with her eyes closed in black-and-white

Illustration of two characters sitting on a soccer field, looking at each other

Illustration of a little kid with braces holding hands with the witch from wicked as she lifts them off the ground, and it says because everyone deserves the chance to fly

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Gabriel “Joy” Reid @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

I’m so incredibly excited to announce that I just started a full-time position as the Media Coordinator at the Shah Family Foundation! So honored to be a part of this organization involved in wonderful work for our local Boston communities and beyond. Learn more at shahfoundation.org 🌱💙💚

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Gabriel “Joy” Reid @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Big hair for a big year! Happy 2026 y’all! Here’s to another year of art, storytelling, and creativity! 🥂✨💖🩵☺️ #cartoonprofilepic #pfp #profilepics #blackcomics #blackcartoons #procreateillustration #procreateartist

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feeb | yuritober!! @magicmooshka.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

🍓don’t make me fall in love again if she won’t be here next year Thank you everyone for following along with me in 2025, whether this was your first or nth year! May 2026 be even more wonderful than you imagine. #12daysofyurimas #12daysofyurimas2025 #yurimas #paintedstrawberries #oc

Sabrina from “Painted Strawberries” leans in to kiss a pleasantly surprised Jiwon, who blushes fiercely. They are set in front of a rosy pink background dotted with confetti. Written in the bottom right corner are the words: [HAPPY NEW YURI], in the top left corner is [2026.]

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Gabriel “Joy” Reid @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

2️⃣✌️🏽🧡🩵⚽ TWO NEW VIDEOS ARE ON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! LINK IN THE BIO! Finally uploaded my full pitch presentation on GOOD GAME! I also uploaded an animation based on the comic too! Go check them out and leave a nice comment if you want! ☺️👉🏽👈🏽🧡🩵 #trans #middlegradebooks

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Gabriel “Joy” Reid @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

#artvartist2025 It’s that time of year again! Thanks for following along!💖🧡💜🌸☺️

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Gabriel “Joy” Reid @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

WAKE UP BABE NEW BENEE ALBUM JUST DROPPED!!!✨🩶🤩 To celebrate the release of Ur an Angel I’m Just Particles, here’s some BENEE fan art I’ve made over the past year or so! Stella’s music has been a huge inspiration for several of my recent projects, and it’s been such a vibe following her work! #benee

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Gabriel “Joy” Reid @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

🍂✏️October Commission 3/3! I love drawing your cats!!! Here’s Gigi and Kitty requested by Gaby!🧡🩶🐱 . . . #catsketch #petsketch #cats #petcommissions #catmom #doodlerequestsopen

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Gabriel “Joy” Reid @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

🍂✏️October Commission 2/3! Who’s gonna tell them? A tavern night commission requested by Anna! (Thanks for letting me include myself into the art too lolol) 🧝🏼‍♀️🧝🏾🔥🐉 . . . #tavernnight #renfaire #dragonart #dragonsketch #doodlerequestsopen

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Gabriel “Joy” Reid @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

All aboard the DC Fan Art Train! Here’s Damian Wayne and Jon Kent requested by Penelope! God they’re soooo cute! 🩵❤️💚💛

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Gabriel “Joy” Reid @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

✨🌟It’s me again!🌟✨It’s about time for a #meettheartist update! Plus a quick guide to some of the projects I’ve worked on at my studio, Sunflower Workshop!✨💛🌻 BTW you can read all my comics now at gabrieljoyreid.com/comics!

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Gabriel “Joy” Reid @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

More beautiful renders by Sasha Lou, this one of the legendary space explorers, Nova (she's also Stella's Mama!) More on this adventure as it develops!🚀☄️🌌💜

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Gabriel “Joy” Reid @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

WE DID IT! So epic to share a graduation with my sister, Sasha! Sasha just graduated from the Kansas City Art Institute with a BFA in Film and I just graduated from Boston University with an MFA in Visual Narrative (on the exact same day, you can’t make this stuff up!) Congrats to the Class of 2025!

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Gabriel “Joy” Reid @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Omg me posting my face?! Whaaat! Thank you Taylor Rossi Photography for my brand new updated headshots! It was soooo fun to work with you! ☺️🌻💛🖤

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Gabriel “Joy” Reid @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Uncovered some #teamcoco sketches from last summer lol. Enjoy watching the Oscars tonight folks!🧡🧡🧡

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Gabriel “Joy” Reid @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

My biggest video yet!!! Can you believe it’s been 3 years since Super Dawg premiered on Webtoon!? To celebrate, please enjoy this behind-the-pages of the first book Paws of Power now on YouTube! Link in the bio! 🐶💙💖😼

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Gabriel “Joy” Reid @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

My sister, Sasha Lou, created some stellar new renders of astronaut prodigy, Star Powers! I wonder where she’s off to next…⭐️🌟💫🩵

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Gabriel “Joy” Reid @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Oh yeah it’s time for some OC brainrot! >:D Learn all about the history of Super Dawg now on my YouTube channel! Link in the bio!🐶💙🩵

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irgo 🌱 @irarelygooutside.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

a couple wips bc i do actually still draw sometimes LOL one of them maybe an upcoming exciting announcement i may or may not commit to!! 🫠 #oc #art

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Gabriel “Joy” Reid @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

🚨JUST REVEALED!🤠 Some of the work I did with the always spectacular Kalen Allen over the past couple of months and his new social media project: KalenVision! Thank you so much Kalen and team for the opportunity! 📺❤️💛🧡✨

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Gabriel “Joy” Reid @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

I redrew that Alex and Kamaria pose from last summer in the new OFFSIDES comic art style hehe 🤭 also I’m gonna try to post a little OFFSIDES sneak peek leading up to the preview event in April! More info soon!⚽️🧡🩵🏳️‍⚧️ #offsundays #yaromance #offsidescomic #newwebcomic #letkidsplay #lettranskidsplay

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Gabriel “Joy” Reid @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

This really was our hourly comic day! So great to hear from Desmond Reed, Sadie Saunders, Ellen T. Crenshaw and Erin McGrath tonight at Comicazi!🗓️✨

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Gabriel “Joy” Reid @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

No hourlies tomorrow as I must spare my wrist for my thesis project this weekend...hourly comics tend to take my hand out like crazy ›.‹ But I look forward to seeing my mutuals’ exciting Saturdays! :)

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Gabriel “Joy” Reid @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Just read a quote that goes SO hard: “The world probably won't stay dumb forever, but transphobia is ticking down quite slowly. So why watch it burn away slowly when you can torch it straight from the bottom with your own hands?” - Yakusinn Deboer quoted in Growing Up Trans Our Own Words. 🏳️‍⚧️✨

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