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Joe Bortner @joebdraws.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

x-men 97 season 2 has unfortunately propelled me back towards thinking about the x-men again this week so reposting this fancomic from five(?!) years ago

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Joe Bortner @joebdraws.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Best purchase in some time tbhhh

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Joe Bortner @joebdraws.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Got some new copics and having such a good time w them

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Joe Bortner @joebdraws.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

9/28/25 - charlotte’s lesson (Endlessly trying to figure out how I want to make diary comics work in my current life moment, but drawing this made me happy)

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Joe Bortner @joebdraws.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

boomgang is back, in some capacity that i'm still working out. new comic strip!

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Joe Bortner @joebdraws.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

comic page that i drew 2.5 (?!) years ago. still enjoy the pacing here

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Joe Bortner @joebdraws.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Some close-ups bc bluesky reduces image quality a bit

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Joe Bortner @joebdraws.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

ahh glad people still enjoy this fancomic! (from FOUR years ago??) the full 12-page comic is available on my ko-fi: ko-fi.com/s/b9477c451a

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Joe Bortner @joebdraws.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

The Boomerang Gang #70 - 7-22-24: last summer, alfred let me live on his couch for a couple weeks. This is our story

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Joe Bortner @joebdraws.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

The Boomerang Gang #68 - Road Trip Moments

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Joe Bortner @joebdraws.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

some fav strips from the inside:

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Joe Bortner @joebdraws.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

💥NEW BOOMERANG GANG! 💥 A new collection of my diary comics is available for purchase on my Ko-Fi shop! This includes a lot of the strips I've posted in the past month, and a bunch that I've never published online before :) Print copies will be available at CAMP in April! ko-fi.com/s/e8a5f782a6

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Joe Bortner @joebdraws.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

The Boomerang Gang #61: 7-13-24: Present Time

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Joe Bortner @joebdraws.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

The Boomerang Gang #58: 7-12-24: on the phone with ben

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Joe Bortner @joebdraws.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

The Boomerang Gang #57: 7-6-24: Taking Train Home

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Joe Bortner @joebdraws.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

The Boomerang Gang #55 7-6-24: Visiting Alice’s apartment

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Joe Bortner @joebdraws.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

The Boomerang Gang #54 7-2-24: Trivia Night

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Joe Bortner @joebdraws.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

The Boomerang Gang #53 7-2-24: Pizza Time

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Joe Bortner @joebdraws.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

6/15/24 - Boomerang Gang road trip returns

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Joe Bortner @joebdraws.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

I will be tabling 20B at @massmice.bsky.social this weekend, Dec 7th-8th, with my new comic The Boomerang Gang and other comics and prints!!! Come hang out and vibe and buy stuff from soooo many great cartoonists!! Best comics arts show ever, guaranteed or your money back [MICE is free]

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Joe Bortner @joebdraws.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

6/14 diary comic - last night in brooklyn. I've convinced myself this one is profound

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Joe Bortner @joebdraws.bsky.social · 03/10/2024

WIP - Ripley and Jonesey vs the Alien

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Joe Bortner @joebdraws.bsky.social · 28/09/2024

6/11/24 - After the funeral, Ben and I went to stay with Nik in Brooklyn. Aislinn made the trip down and joined us for a few days.

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Joe Bortner @joebdraws.bsky.social · 27/09/2024

Hi! I’m Joe, and I think this project is really up my alley! Here’s some samples :) joebortner.com

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Joe Bortner @joebdraws.bsky.social · 25/09/2024

some comics about my grandparents

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Joe Bortner @joebdraws.bsky.social · 27/08/2024

This zine collects all of my diary comics from the past year, plus a bunch of new ones that I've never posted publicly before. Readers have called it "charming" and "hilarious!" Grab YOUR copy today! Also, physical copies will be on sale at MICE this december!!!

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Joe Bortner @joebdraws.bsky.social · 27/08/2024

NOW available in my digital shop, under pay-what-you-want! 🚨THE BOOMERANG GANG #1! 🚨 Recovering from a minor quarter-life crisis, Joe Bortner sets out to become the self-proclaimed "chillest guy ever". Fortunately, he has friends to guide him. ko-fi.com/s/659846927c

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Joe Bortner @joebdraws.bsky.social · 24/08/2024

Would love to, if you vibe with my work! Samples here: joebortner.com

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Joe Bortner @joebdraws.bsky.social · 21/08/2024

Okay once again doing my semi-annual promotional tweet--I'm Joe, I'm a freelancer, and I'd love to do more comics work if anyone is in need of a writer, artist, or colorist. Some samples from me: joebortner.com

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Joe Bortner @joebdraws.bsky.social · 07/08/2024

the boomerang gang 5/12 - I watch Laura and Raviv watch TV

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Joe Bortner @joebdraws.bsky.social · 06/08/2024

4/30 - the week Patrick and I got really into The Social Network

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Joe Bortner @joebdraws.bsky.social · 25/07/2024

Hey Adam! I'm Joe, and I'm a comic book artist. My portfolio is at joebortner.com, and my email is josephbortner@gmail.com if you're interested in following up :)

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Joe Bortner @joebdraws.bsky.social · 14/04/2024

last week's diary comics :)

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Joe Bortner @joebdraws.bsky.social · 24/01/2024

12/10/23 - What is Vitamin D?

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