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Minnesota Comic Book Association @mncbaorg.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

MNCBA FallCon 2026 🎤 PANEL ROOM SATURDAY 3:00PM: "Looking Up While It All Falls Down" with Jen Bateman and Dennis Vogen @jcb8mn.bsky.social @dennisvogen.bsky.social Read more: www.mncba.org/archive/MNCB... All panel programming is FREE with your general admission ticket! #TwinCities #ComicCon

MNCBA Fallcon 2026 promotional photo collage of Jen Bateman and Dennis Vogen with panel title and event information.

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

This pandemic-era design has been on my mind lately, so I gave it a light redraw/rework to make the shark look more like a mako (my favourite shark) and added colour/texture. Permalink: jcb8mn.com/art/Graphic-... #StayHungry #StayHumble #HumanArt #HumanArtists

Graphic of a cartoon shark and a cartoon rat chasing each other in a circular shape, with the text "Stay Hungry / Stay Humble."

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John Picacio @johnpicacio.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Remember the other day when I was saluting my friend Greg Ketter, owner of Minneapolis’ DreamHaven Books? This is him the following day. Greg will never say this, so I will — now is a great time to buy books from DreamHaven. Support Americans who stand up vs. 🧊. dreamhavenbooks.com

DreamHaven Books owner Greg Ketter emerging from a cloud of tear gas that ICE agents fired into the streets of Minneapolis.

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

It is a death cult. It has always been a death cult.

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Please do not waste your energy, precious heart, appealing for empathy and humanity from people who have abandoned theirs. Focus on your community, and on building up bulwarks against the darkness and destruction. #LoveIsLove #StopHate #Resist

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

"I think it's important to acknowledge, right now, the grief that many of us are feeling. We have experienced, collectively, a profound and almost unfathomable loss of life. But more than that, especially for those in my own age group and younger..." Listen here: youtu.be/oZBapEVHpG0

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"On Grief" by Jen Bateman

YouTube video by Jen Bateman

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

"Libertas" (2026) 8.5" x 11" bristol board technical pen, digital edits, digital colour This piece was originally completed in 2020 under the title "Veritas." Sections of the original linework were redrawn digitally and then the entire piece was recoloured. #ArtistOnBlueSky #HumanMade

Tarot-like self-portrait featuring the artist wearing a top hat with the words "Infinitum Ad Absurdum" and a rolling third eye on it. A glowing infinity symbol floats over the hat brim. A pocket watch, set on the 11th hour, hangs from the mouth. Two skulls at the bottom, one with the eye sockets covered, and other with the mouth covered, bear the words "Memento Mori."

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

"Dilbert" creator Scott Adams has died of prostate cancer treated with horse dewormer paste. So grateful that at least he got to see this tribute artwork I drew for him in 2020. 🙏 #Bless

A totally normal drawing of Dilbert with a totally normal Scott Adams quote in a speech balloon coming out of his butt crack.

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Originally published 16 Oct 2021; sadly, still relevant. Permalink: jcb8mn.com/blog/2026/01... #Loss #Grief #Resilience #Purpose

Text of essay about grief overlaid on a photo of Jen "JC" Bateman at Mill Ruins Park in Minneapolis, MN. Photo by Ben R Cooper Photography.

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

"Behind the 8-Ball" No. 0023: Working Stiff Permalink: jcb8mn.com/comics/2025/... #FirstJob #Autobio #AutismAcceptance #Comics #Webcomics #NoAI

Behind the 8-Ball No. 0023: Working Stiff by Jen Bateman (Comic Page)

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

When I was having my big existential crisis and grappling with mortality in my early 30s, I wished I could live long enough to find out the "end" of humanity's story. Not gonna lie, the present day is some real Monkey's Paw shit. #SorryAboutThat

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Minnesota Comic Book Association @mncbaorg.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

⚡ ANNOUNCING ⚡ MNCBA SpringCon 2026 Saturday 6 June MNCBA FallCon 2026 Saturday 10 October Sunday 11 October Don't forget to subscribe to the MNCBA Newsletter! 📬 subscribepage.io/mncbaorg Artwork: Pencils/Inks by The Art of CK Colour by Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social

vintage comic book-styled MNCBA SpringCon/FallCon 2026 flyer poster featuring Shortbox the Squirrel artwork by The Art of CK

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Awe, thank y'all! I appreciate you! 💕

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

What a treat it has been to spend time with @shannonwheeler.bsky.social this weekend at @mncbaorg.bsky.social. I've known him since back in ye olde LiveJournal days when I first started making webcomics.

Photo of Shannon Wheeler and Jen Bateman at MNCBA FallCon 2025

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

"Behind the 8-Ball" No. 0022: The Dragon Tattoo Permalink: jcb8mn.com/comics/2025/... #Philosophy #BeingGood #Goodness #HumanNature #Acceptance #AutismAcceptance #noAI

Behind the 8-Ball No. 0022: The Dragon Tattoo by Jen Bateman (Comic Page)

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Just in time for the one-year anniversary of launching "Behind the 8-Ball," listen to me chat with Kurt Sasso of "Two Geeks Talking" about my comics, my work for the MNCBA, and my personal thoughts about the long-term consequences of generative-AI.

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

This feels important to re-share right now. 💔 Please don't let fear and pain become an excuse to abandon your humanity.

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

These comics are set in the late 1990s; we have very different lives now and I have other people in my life that fill this role. I can tell you that Jason was shown the rough drafts of his pages and gave them his blessing, however. ☺️

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

got a podcast? let's talk. hmu via the contact form on my website.

Jen Bateman wearing a tie-dyed MNCBA T-shirt and headphones while sitting in front of a suspension-arm mounted microphone.

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Still getting used to being on camera again.

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

"Behind the 8-Ball" No. 0019: It Could Have Been Worse Permalink: jcb8mn.com/comics/2025/... BONUS VIDEO: youtu.be/2tCEJ8hypTM #AutismAwareness #AutismAcceptance #AutisticMasking #SelfAcceptance #AuthenticityMatters #noAI

Behind the 8-Ball No. 0019: It Could Have Been Worse by Jen Bateman (Comic Page)

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Give yourself time. ❤️‍🩹

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

"Behind the 8-Ball" No. 0018: The Day I Began to Live Permalink: jcb8mn.com/comics/2025/... #AutismAwareness #AutismAcceptance #AutisticMasking #SelfAcceptance #AuthenticityMatters #noAI

Behind the 8-Ball No. 0018: The Day I Began to Live by Jen Bateman (Comic Page)

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Absolutely thrilled to announce that I am a 2024 NCS Divisional Finalist in the "Online Comic - Short Form" category for the 79th Annual Reuben Awards! 🎱 Thank you to all my "Behind the 8-Ball" readers! nationalcartoonists.com/2024-divisio... #NCS #ReubenAwards #BehindThe8Ball

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

"Behind the 8-Ball" No. 0017: Intermittent Reinforcement Permalink: jcb8mn.com/comics/2025/... #IntermittentReinforcement #AbuseTactics #GaslightingAwareness #AutismAcceptance #noAI

Behind the 8-Ball No. 0017: Intermittent Reinforcement by Jen Bateman (Comic Page)

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

"Behind the 8-Ball" No. 0016: My Father's Child Permalink: jcb8mn.com/comics/2025/... #AbuseAwareness #PsychologicalAbuse #GenerationalTrauma #CycleBreaker #StopTheCycle #noAI

Behind the 8-Ball No. 0016: My Father's Child by Jen Bateman (Comic Page)

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

"I feel a little less alone" -- this is one of the reason I do it. Thank you!

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Thank you, I appreciate you! 🤗

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

This is so wonderful to hear, thank you! 💌

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

To anyone who needs to hear it: You are under no moral obligation to tolerate people who violate the social contract by trolling or engaging with you in bad faith. #ParadoxOfTolerance

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

"Behind the 8-Ball" No. 0014: Porcelain Doll Permalink: jcb8mn.com/comics/2025/... #GenderExpression #SocialConditioning #BodyImage

Behind the 8-Ball No. 0014: Porcelain Doll by Jen Bateman (Comic Page)

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

"Behind the 8-Ball" No. 0013: Never Enough Permalink: jcb8mn.com/comics/2025/... #SelfAcceptance #SelfLove #SelfWorth #AbuseRecovery

Behind the 8-Ball No. 0013: Never Enough by Jen Bateman (Comic Page)

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

"Behind the 8-Ball" No. 0012: What do you want from me? Permalink: jcb8mn.com/comics/2025/... #AbuseAwareness #PsychologicalAbuse #StopTheCycle

Behind the 8-Ball No. 0012: What do you want from me? by Jen Bateman (Comic Page)

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

"Behind the 8-Ball" No. 0011: Murder by a Thousand Cuts Permalink: jcb8mn.com/comics/2024/... #AbuseAwareness #PsychologicalAbuse #StopTheCycle

Behind the 8-Ball No. 0011: Murder by a Thousand Cuts by Jen Bateman (Comic Page)

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

"Behind the 8-Ball" No. 0010: This Ends With Me Permalink: jcb8mn.com/comics/2024/... #StopTheCycle #ChildlessByChoice #Resist #NonBinary #Agender

Behind the 8-Ball No. 0010: This Ends With Me by Jen Bateman (Comic Page)

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

"Behind the 8-Ball" No. 0009: Scapegoat Permalink: jcb8mn.com/comics/2024/... #AutismAwareness #AutismAcceptance #ActuallyAutistic #ReadComics #Webcomics

Behind the 8-Ball No. 0009: Scapegoat by Jen Bateman (Comic Page)

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 03/11/2024

"Behind the 8-Ball" No. 0008: It's All Your Fault Permalink: jcb8mn.com/comics/2024/... #AutisticChildren #AutisticMasking #AutisticTrauma

Behind the 8-Ball No. 0008: It's All Your Fault by Jen Bateman (Comic Page)

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 15/10/2024

"Behind the 8-Ball" No. 0007: Love Hurts Permalink: jcb8mn.com/comics/2024/... #AbuseAwareness #PreventChildAbuse #ChildAbuseAwareness

Behind the 8-Ball No. 0007: Love Hurts by Jen Bateman (Comic Page)

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 06/10/2024

"Behind the 8-Ball" No. 0006: Garbage In, Garbage Out Permalink: jcb8mn.com/comics/2024/... #autismacceptance #autismawareness #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #coercivecontrol #narcissisticabuse

Behind the 8-Ball No. 0006: Garbage In, Garbage Out by Jen Bateman (Comic Page)

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 29/09/2024

"Behind the 8-Ball" No. 0005: To Be Good Permalink: jcb8mn.com/comics/2024/... #autobiography #comics #indiecomics #freecomics #readcomics #webcomic #webcomics

Behind the 8-Ball No. 0005: To Be Good by Jen Bateman (Comic Page)

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