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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Have I mentioned how much I love @geneha.com recently?

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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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 · 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 · 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 · 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

"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 · 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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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 02/09/2024

"Behind the 8-Ball" No. 0001: Centre of the Universe Permalink: jcb8mn.com/comics/2024/... #Autobiography #Comics #Webcomics #Philosophy

Behind the 8-Ball No. 0001: Centre of the Universe by Jen Bateman (Comic Page)

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 27/08/2024

"Behind the 8-Ball" Volume One: Cover Art Permalink: jcb8mn.com/comics/2024/... #autobiography #comics #indiecomics #webcomics #humanart #humanartist #humanmadeart #humanity

digital ink drawing of a yellow and red Blue Morpho butterfly caterpillar coloured with halftones and paper texture

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 19/08/2024

"Behind the 8-Ball" Volume One: Introduction Permalink: jcb8mn.com/comics/2024/... #autobiography #comics #indiecomics #webcomics #humanart #humanartist #humanmadeart #humanity

handwritten introduction to upcoming work rendered as white dialogue balloons over a black background

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Jen Bateman @jcb8mn.bsky.social · 13/08/2024

"Behind the 8-Ball" Volume One: Memento Mori Permalink: jcb8mn.com/comics/2024/... #autobiography #comics #indiecomics #webcomics #humanart #humanartist #humanmadeart #humanity

rendering of a black leather memory-book cover including the title with an inset drawing of a yellow and red Blue Morpho butterfly caterpillar

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