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Joel van der Knaap @joelvdk.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Got a couple riso prints from the legend @louiejoyce.bsky.social Definitely a fine addition to my studio walls!

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Joel van der Knaap @joelvdk.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Leaning all the way in to the melodrama!

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Joel van der Knaap @joelvdk.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Full steam ahead getting Fortress 6 finished. Out in October, order from your LCS now!

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Joel van der Knaap @joelvdk.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Fortress issue 6 drops in October! Get your orders in at your LCS. I wanted to try something a little different with this cover, a quieter, reflective scene. Sure, it’s probably not what you should do for an action comic, but hey, there’s no editor telling me I can’t 😉

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Joel van der Knaap @joelvdk.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

A freestyle drawing… no plan, no structure, just finding my way as the lines go down.

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Will Tempest @willtempest.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Two weeks left to preorder Eclipse of Moths, get your orders in at your local comic shop!

Art from Eclipse of Moths, published by Strangers Publishing.

Eclipse of Moths, published by Strangers Publishing. Coming out August, available to preorder now. Product code 0626ST1112. Final Orders 13th July

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James Corcoran @jamescorcoran78.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Thanks for all the orders do far they are very much appreciated and as it’s went better than I expected I am going to add some colour pages as well. jamescorcoran.bigcartel.com

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Joel van der Knaap @joelvdk.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Still addicted to, in love with, the end-to-end process of making comics. But walking into your LCS and picking up the finished product in print, that’s absolute magic. Thanks to everyone that’s been picking up the book! And a big welcome to new readers that are jumping on board!

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Joel van der Knaap @joelvdk.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Fortress 5 is out now! Get it from your LCS, add it to your pull list, and read it to your cat. Cats love comics.

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Joel van der Knaap @joelvdk.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

A new player has entered the game. Friend, foe or just here to make things more complicated? Maybe all of the above? Fortress 5 is out on Wednesday!

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Joel van der Knaap @joelvdk.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

finally out this week! Available from your friendly neighbourhood comics store. I had Mechanical Violator Hakaider playing in the background a lot as I worked on this issue. There’s something in the tone of that film that I want to carry over into Fortress. Time will tell…

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Tony McMillen @tonymcmillen.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Re-reading BWS’ Weapon X after reading the excellent non-fiction critical exploration of it by Jim Rugg that just came out, get that book! #weaponx #wolverine #art #comicbooks

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Joel van der Knaap @joelvdk.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Inks and halftones for the cover of Fortress 6… plus a few gems that are inspiring me as I work on issues 6 and 7, wrapping up the first story arc!

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Joel van der Knaap @joelvdk.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Some back matter from Fortress 5. Character designs I’ve had sitting around for awhile. They’ll come into play in future issues 👀

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Joel van der Knaap @joelvdk.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

It’s almost here… Fortress 5. June 10 💥💥💥

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Joel van der Knaap @joelvdk.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Hexa. Likes long range weapons and sunset walks along dusty roads. A whole lot of this guy in Fortress 5, out later this month!

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ABOOnchio👻 BOOlchetti👻 @vor-bokor.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Almost missed 2026's Free Comic Book Day.... But don't fret - with me, every day is a Free Comic Book Day 🤭 ohotnig.itch.io / ohotnig.gumroad.com

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Joel van der Knaap @joelvdk.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Just a few days away from sending Fortress 5 to print… finally! Here’s a few bits and pieces, trying not to show too much.

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Joel van der Knaap @joelvdk.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Got some bits and pieces of old stock I want to clear out. Putting together a few zine packs that’ll be available from my store in the next few days, for those that are interested.

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Joel van der Knaap @joelvdk.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Has anyone read Is Ted Ok from Mad Cave? Looks interesting. Outside of small press, I haven’t been checking out many new comics. Give me some recommendations people! Open to anything really, but I do lean towards sci-fi and things that are a little trippy… just nothing from Marvel or DC though.

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Joel van der Knaap @joelvdk.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Rarely do any sort of fan art. These were from a couple years back now. If you follow me on instagram you probably would have seen them before. Would eventually like to do a manga based fan art zine one day.

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Farel Dal @farel.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

PROXIMA CENTAURI friday post, pages 124-135. getting close to the end. www.patreon.com/posts/proxim...

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Joel van der Knaap @joelvdk.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Time for a revisit. An old favourite to read over Easter.

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Jason Copland @jasoncopland.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Another 2 pager from FULL TILT. #comics #art

Lettering by Troy Peteri
Publisher is 20 Twenty Two

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Joel van der Knaap @joelvdk.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Bits and pieces from the upcoming issue 5 of Fortress. Still enjoy playing with this colour palette, but DEFINITELY looking forward to changing it up for the next story arc 😁

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Fraser Campbell @fraserc69.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

And we are LIVE! The funding campaign for ALEX AUTOMATIC #7 is now LIVE on Kickstarter. Check out the page! BTW, please repost if you can, we're basically running promo only from Bluesky for the first time, so any help is appreciated! www.kickstarter.com/projects/fra...

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ALEX AUTOMATIC #7

Driven mad by illegal Government experiments, a secret agent believes he is the robot super-spy hero of 70s TV show, Alex Automatic.

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Joel van der Knaap @joelvdk.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Spending some quality time with Zaffino today.

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Farel Dal @farel.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

four pages of original art from this batch for sale at store.fareldal.com/products

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Joel van der Knaap @joelvdk.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Unfortunately Fortress 5 release will be a little delayed. Initially due out on March 25, work and life has had its way with this midnight & early morning comics-maker. Expect to see issue 5 end of April/early May. Apologies for the delay, thanks to everyone that’s continued to support my book!

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(mmmm)Mike McGhee(eee) ECCC F-27 @plasticsouls.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Late to posting but I'm in artist Alley at #ECCC this weekend with an all new issue 4 of #PlasticSouls . Booth F-27! Come say hi!

Neon orange cover of Plastic Souls #4, with a cyborg birdman peeking through a sniper rifle

Pages 60-61 of MERCS, in the 2nd half of Plastic Souls #4

Pages 62-63 of MERCS, in the 2nd half of Plastic Souls #4

Page 64 of MERCS, in the 2nd half of Plastic Souls #4

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Michel Fiffe @michelfiffe.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

FIFFE FILES 5: Keith Giffen’s Independent Years! From his iconic stint at Image to unearthed collaborations, we track his post-DC journey during turbulent times in comics. Not to mention super rare projects, smut, and trading cards; this one’s got something for everybody youtu.be/m5KGQqmR44s

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Joel van der Knaap @joelvdk.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

So much of this comic is driven by tapping into moments as a kid. Not so much out of nostalgia, but out of an effort to reconnect with freedom of imagination and play. (Continued in comments)

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Joel van der Knaap @joelvdk.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Almost that time… final order cutoff for Fortress 5 is the 16th. Tell your friend that hasn’t got Fortress on their pull list that they need more pink and green toned cyberpunk tomfoolery in their life. 😘

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Joel van der Knaap @joelvdk.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Fortress issue 5 drops in March. The previews have a slightly different cover, but this is the final art. It’s shaping up to be my favourite issue yet.

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Losty @aaronlosty.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

A mecha comic but in this art style

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Joel van der Knaap @joelvdk.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Been a little absent from social platforms, but starting to wake from my slumber. I never quite know what to do with Bluesky to be honest haha. Anyway, Fortress 4 has been out for a good month now. It came out ok I think!

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AIPT @aiptcomics.com · 20/01/2026

🚀 Deep dive alert! @chriscoplan.bsky.social sat down with @strangers.bsky.social to unpack how they’re redefining indie #comics — from bold creator-owned storytelling to the challenges of building a new comics universe. #comicsky 📚✨ Must-read for fans of original voices:

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“The forgotten and overlooked”: Eddie Raymond talks Strangers Publishing’s origins and evolution

Don't be a stranger to one of indie comics' most daring publishers.

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(mmmm)Mike McGhee(eee) ECCC F-27 @plasticsouls.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Recent sketch. Thinking of a sticker with this one maybe

Black and white drawing of a young girl wearing a spacesuit holding a toy rocket with a dragonfly sitting on her finger

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Joel van der Knaap @joelvdk.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Just over a week away now… super excited for you all to read Fortress 4. It’s got some of my favourite work in it so far. Some things I’d like to change too of course, but hey, I’m going for progression not perfection.

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Hello, it's Dan McDaid @danmcdaid.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

RISE OF THE MACHINES

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