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Nick Abadzis @nickabadzis.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Announcing the title and presenting the cover of mine and Angela Watson’s forthcoming book, #MyBelovedOther #comics #graphicnovels #BookSky #book #books #book2026 #antiracism #BlackSky More info and links: www.nickabadzis.com/blog/2025/10...

The cover to My Beloved Other by and copyright (c) Nick Abadzis and Angela Watson. It shows two hands forming a “heart” symbol. The hand on the left is Angela’s (who is Black), the hand on the right is mine (which is white. Sort of Greek, actually, but please read the book to find out more about that.) All rights reserved under protection of EU copyright laws.

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Ink, marker, and gouache on paper. "Planet" built by Robert Stephenson in the 1830s following the success of "Rocket". They had quite a talent for naming locomotives back then!

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Got something big coming down the track! If you need me, I'll be in my engineering cap working on TRAINS! It doesn't say it well here, but I'm writing this one as well as illustrating! Wooooowoooooo!

An announcement from Publishers Marketplace: Jerel Dye's Trains, part of the Science Comics series, illustrated by Jerel Dye, to Robyn Chapman at First Second, with Tim Stout editing, in a nice deal, for publication in fall 2029, by Sally M. Kim at Andrea Brown Literary Agency.

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

So this past March I had the pleasure of painting this Mural for Level 99. I wasn't able share the work until now because that Level 99 location is Disney Springs, Florida! I am beyond thrilled to have my work there along with over 40 pieces of art, plus the Level 99 games are the best!

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

It's been a while since I've posted art, and I'm hoping to remedy that over the summer. But I've been making lots, doing some experiments with mixing media, more on that soon. In the meantime, here's a new(ish) ink and marker piece. What should I call it?

A line drawing using pen and marker- Of a biker hound dog character in a leather jacked and blue jeans leaning on a diesel punk hoverbike and smoking a cigarette.

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Another piece I put together in early December. Sold before the MICExpo, so this the first time I've shared the work. I'm pretty happy with those pigeons. Ink, marker, and gouache on toned tan paper. 5.5" x 8.5"

A drawing of a lanky robot with pigeon flying and perched on it. Drawn with ink on tan paper, colored with pops of bright purple on it's arms, head, and feet.

A closeup of the drawing, showing details of the head, and pigeons.

A closeup of the drawing, focusing on the robots arms and hands.

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Here's some close-up shots of this new piece. I'm calling it "Dog Walker". 5.5" x 8.5" ink, marker, and gouache on toned tan paper.

A color drawing of a diesel punk small mecha walker, being piloted by a Schnauzer type dog, in a brown leather jacket and jeans.

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Thank you so much to all the hard work put in for @massmice.bsky.social . It was such an amazing weekend. I had so much fun, met so many wonderful people and was reminded once again what an amazing comics community we have here in Boston! I feel lucky to be a part of it!!!

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

New work! Squeezed in some time this week to produce a few new original pieces to bring with me to MICE this weekend. These bots are on 5.5" x 8.5" ink, marker, and gouache on toned tan paper.

Yellow robot is mired in a swamp, trudging between the cattails.

A strange robot with a tall head and pig shoulders stands on the edge of a rocky dry red cliff.

A diesel punk style walking mecha is standing among low bushes being piloted by an anthropomorphic schnauzer in a brown leather jacket and jeans.

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Weeeee! MICE is here, MICE is here! This weekend Dec, 6+7 (cough). At Boston University Fuller Building. I hope you will come by and say hello. Table 83B! And if you are there on Saturday I'm taking part in the Carousel Comics Performance event. 1pm.

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

So excited to be taking part!

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Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo @massmice.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Programming for MICE has been unleashed! Check out these fantastic panels, talks and workshops. What are you most excited for? www.micexpo.org/schedule-2025

Workshops this year include Paper Dolls, and Pop-up Foldout Comics Cut & Fold. Check online for the full schedule!

Panel discussions this year include Graphic Medicine: a User's Guide and Lettering in Independent Comics. Check online for the full schedule!

The Maker Space allows folks to engage with making comics. Activities include DIY Zines, Types and How to Make Them, and Artist Business Cards. Check online for the full schedule!

The Cartoonarium schedule for the weekend. Join these cartoonists as they idly draw. Ask them questions and join in light conversation!

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

I had a great experience printing this book with Print Ninja. If you'd like a copy you can get it on my website or Etsy. Also... I'll be wt Non Fictin Comics Fest in Burlington Vt. This weekend. AND MICE. In Boston Dec. 6 and 7!

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Hey everyone! Cory Doctorow wrote a post about the book I illuatrated! I've been a big fan of him and his work for well over a decade! Short version: he liked it! I'm beyond excited! I hope you will check this out! pluralistic.net/2025/11/05/x...

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Pluralistic: “Science Comics Computers: How Digital Hardware Works” (05 Nov 2025) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow

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David Ambaras @borderlander62.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

The American electorate tonight

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Here we are as the Trailer Park Boys! Pavel makes a great "Julian" don't you think?!

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Saturday, Nov. 8th, 11am. At Balin Books, 375 Amherst St., Nashua, NH 03063 Hope to see you there!!! balinbooks.com/event/2025-1...

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Nate Powell @natepowell.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

While we’re at it: from my 2018 comics essay “About Face,” laying out the normalization of fascist presence via pop culture & consumer goods. It’s also the central chapter of SAVE IT FOR LATER. popula.com/2019/02/24/a...

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Science Comics: Computers comes out today!!! I am so excited that this book is finally out there in the real world! It's been a long journey, and I want to give a shout out to Perry and Penelope, what a fun team! And thanks for First Second for believing in this book! Get your copy today!

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

One of the great joys I had working on this book was the chance to really tap into my cartoony side. All the goofy, silly, ridiculous stuff was there in the script and Perry and Penelope really let me go wild! Aside from just teaching, I think this book is really funny! Computers is out TOMORROW!!!

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 19/10/2025

This is what democracy looks like. #NoKings

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

We are almost there! Science Comics: Computers comes into the world next week! 10/21 Visit Veniac.com for more info. Including upcoming events!

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Hey all, here is a snapshot of the cover creation process for my upcoming book, "Computers" ! Hope you enjoy this glimpse behind the curtain! The book comes out Oct. 21, but you can pre-order today. us.macmillan.com/books/978162... #comics #graphicnovels #kidscomics

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Hey, I finished this mural! I actually finished it about 2 weeks ago, but I've been so busy I hadn't had the time to post about it. It's going to be installed sometime later this year at Level99 in Natick, MA. #mural #painting #robots #scifiart #traditionalart

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Made big progress on this mural these week. Hoping to finish it by next week! Thanks to Level99 for the opportunity to work this big!

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Finally had the chance to finish off this gouache painting that I started a few weeks back. I'm pretty pleased with it! #painting #gouache #traditionalart #scifi #scifiart #robot #bird

Close up detail shot of a colorful painting of a blue robot with a yellow bird on its finger.

A colorful painting of a blue bot and yellow bird on its finger.

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Another round of marker tests. I got kinda garish with the colors, but I like 'em anyway! #drawing #penandink #marker #copic #scifiart #spaceship #conceptart

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

I recently had the pleasure of digging back into marker drawing. I've got to get my chops back up for a project (can't talk about it yet!). Here are the first three practice drawings I did. #marker #drawing #penandink #scifi #copic #spaceship #doodle #artpractice

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Barnes and Noble is having another Pre-Order sale! Now through July 11th, save 25%! Why not grab your copy of "Science Comics: Computers" now?! @barnesandnoble.com www.barnesandnoble.com/w/science-co... #BNPreorder #comics #booksale #graphicnovel #sciencecomics

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I am an illustrator / comics artist with a penchant for scifi. I love to collaborate with you on your middlegrade or YA graphic novels or picture books. Rep'd by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitpostcard

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Finished this painting over the weekend. Robot and Desert Wren. Goauche on paper, 9" x 12" #traditionalmedia #painting #robot #scifiart #robotart #bird #wren #birdart #desert

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Another batch of robot doodles. Which one should I turn into a gouache painting? #drawing #sketchbook #doodle #robot #scifiart #comicsart #comicsartist #conceptart

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

New gouache painting. With birds! I'm trying to do more without the linework and just letting the colors sit next to each other. #painting #gouache #traditionalmedia #scifiart #sparrow #birdart

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

From the sketchbook, some random robots... drawn while waiting for a doctors appointment.

A series of pen and ink drawings of quirky robots. One with a tire on it's head and hands. One extremely tall one with a bird on its head. One standing like a mobster. One short one with its hands dragging on the ground and its head covered in canisters.

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

It's finished!!! This one was quite the challenge, but I'm very pleased as to how it's turned out! Thanks again to @golevel99 for the unique opportunity to paint this pillar! The Tyson's Corner, VA opening late summer early fall. Be sure to check it out! #painting #mural #muralart

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Forgot to document yesterday, but I made a lot of progress these past few days. Hopefully just a couple more to finish. Level99 - Tyson's Corner. #mural #muralart #painting

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

And here comes the next one. It doesn't look like much yet, and it's pretty much impossible to document. But here's a peak! Level99, Tyson's Corner #painting #mural #muralart

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

And she's finished! Not bad for 3 days labor. I think this might be my favorite thing I've ever painted. Thank you Level99 for the opportunity! Be sure to visit in late summer/ early fall if you are anywhere near Tyson's Corner, VA! Now on to the next one! #painting #mural #cyborg #scifiart

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Day 2 of mural painting now in the past! Probably one more day to polish this one off. @level99 Tyson's Corner Install. #painting #mural #scifiart

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Day 1 painting session complete at Tyson's Corner @level99 Very happy at my progress today, can you see it yet?

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Hey all, (especially Massachusetts folks) my class "Drawing for Comics and Cartoons" begins on June 4th at the Eliot School, Boston. There are a few slots left we are trying to fill. Check it out! eliotschool.org/classes/drawi... #drawing #comics #cartooning #classes #learntodraw

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Robots, running through my stream of consciousness. Look ma, no pencils! #drawing #penandink #streamofconsciousness #tonedtan #scifiart

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Speed Test. Finished this one a little while back, just getting around to posting it now. Pen and ink, watercolor, gouache, and marker. #drawing #penandink #scifiart #conceptart #shipdesign

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

The Preorder sale over at Barnes and Noble is still happening! You have until tomorrow (the 25th) to get your order in and save 25%! My book Science Comics: Computers comes out October 21st! Written by Perry E. Metzger and Penelope Spector!@01firstsecond.bsky.social #BNpreorder @barnesandnoble.com

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

My new book, SCIENCE COMICS: COMPUTERS, is coming out this October, from @01firstsecond . Written by Perry Metzger and Penelope Spector. You can pre-order now, and if you do it through Barnes and Noble until April 25th, get a %25 discount! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/science-co...

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