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Max Bare @maxbare.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Last day to preorder EVER TRIP! If you like me and my style, you’ll like this book! If you like JRPGs, road trips, wild worlds, fun characters with a lot of heart, you’ll love this book! Created by @acmedina.bsky.social and me! Out Oct 6 from @papercutzgn.bsky.social papercutz.com/product/ever...

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Justin Aclin @justinaclin.com · 13/09/2026

New newsletter up! Final order cutoff for Ever Trip is tomorrow, so I'm chatting to the creative team, @maxbare.bsky.social and A.C. Medina! newsletter.justinaclin.com/p/a-lot-to-p...

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A Lot to Process: The Creators of "Ever Trip"

Talking to A.C. Medina and Max Bare about their new kids' graphic novel

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Max Bare @maxbare.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Attn: Borderline hoarders (I mostly follow artists, so I know you're here) What's the oldest thing in your fridge bc it's a personal keepsake? I'll go first. A bottle of hot sauce from hometown friends' wedding. 19 yrs old. Bonus. In our freezer is a tamale from our engagement party. 8 yrs old.

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Max Bare @maxbare.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Any book stores having a Labor Day sale?

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Max Bare @maxbare.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Well I guess I’ll be posting this everyday forever … youtube.com/watch?v=V6ny...

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Homer Man X - Getting the Hadouken

YouTube video by Steamed Sam

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Max Bare @maxbare.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Morning bump! A preview of our new Papercutz book EVER TRIP! Out Oct 6

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Shawn Pryor @shawnrpryor.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

For the afternoon crowd. FAST BREAK is on the way!

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Max Bare @maxbare.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I made a little preview page sizzle reel for EVER TRIP! (Needless to say I'm pretty excited about it) Created by @acmedina.bsky.social (story) and me! (art) Out Oct. 6 from @papercutzgn.bsky.social (there's still time to preorder!)

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Max Bare @maxbare.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I'm proud of our new book w/ @acmedina.bsky.social so: Get to know the EVER TRIP party! MEET NEDD! The smaller of two brothers and the brains of the operation NEDD doesn’t believe in a no-win situation and his heart for adventure knows no bounds despite his compromised immune system.

Color illustration of NEDD! NEDD is an islander kid with curly wild hair, bespectacled with one eye doing most of the work. He has a red & white striped bandana and an earring in his left ear. Dons a red cape like the hero he is. NEDD is missing his left arm and his right is decked out in scalloped shoulder armor, cloud tattoo and fingerless glove. A device bracelets his wrist with a screen. He has a fanny pack wrapped around his chest. He wears chain mail, tropical board shorts and armored sandals. A big automatic wrench hangs from his utility belt. You can see in Nedd's gleeful expression that he is a kid full of excitement.

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Daimon Hampton / Comic Artist @daimondrewthis.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

If Anyone needs a panelist for #NYCC I'm available! Pros: I worked at DC Comics on an infinite scroll comic. - Ive done Indie Comics for 15 years -have a lot of THOUGHTS AND I TALK A LOT. -ive done some stand up comedy in Chicago Cons: see Pros...

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Mad Sparrow @madsparrow.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Hey folks! If you missed the Kickstarter but want to read Ghost Slappers, I’ve just added it into the Kindle marketplace and put it up on Kindle Unlimited! Help me out by leaving a review!

Screenshot of the ghost slappers cover in the kindle app

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Max Bare @maxbare.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I've started flyering Chicago comic shops with promo material for my new book (Ever Trip out 10/6 😊 ) and buying comics at each shop because that's the right thing to do. There are so many shops in Chicago and I just started. Pray for me and my wallet.

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Max Bare @maxbare.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Man I thought "Everything at once" was the theme for 2020 not every year since then

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Phineas @phineas.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

It is National Hot Dog Day and it's going to be 95 degrees and I'm mad. Who would like to chauffeur me to hot dogs. 🔥🌭🔥

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Melissa Sue Stanley : Dragon Con Art Show 🌿✨🍄 @melissasuestanley.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I should probably mention that my shop is closing on FRIDAY because I gotta do that Gen Con thing soon! Now's the time to nab up a cute dude, before they hit the Art Show floor! ✨🌿 melissasuestanley.com

A photo mock-up of five die-cut stickers. They are of various cute furry creatures doing cute things

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Sean Dove @seandove.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Just 2 hours left to hit up @daimondrewthis.bsky.social's kickstarter. If you dig POWER RANGERS go check it out - www.kickstarter.com/projects/dai...

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Stellar Remnant #2

What happens when a teenager with attitude becomes an adult with trauma. The 2nd Issue of the super sentai/power ranger inspired comic!

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dearbhla @dearbhlala.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

hi #portfolioday! I'm Dearbhla, I colour comics, and I'm currently looking for more work starting from August 💖 I've worked for DC, IDW, Boom, AWA, Vault, Mad Cave, Dynamite, Dark Horse and more. 🎨 dearbhlala.com 💌 dearbhlalakelly@gmail.com

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Coleton Mastick @coletron.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Turtle 🐢 ✨

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Max Bare @maxbare.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Locke! Had this on the SNES as a kid and pretty much got as far as the epic Ultros/Opera fight (partly bc I'm bad at video games, partly bc I get easily distracted, fickle). Finally rolled credits this year on the old emulator. Anyway this is in the style of my new book (Ever Trip!)

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Daimon Hampton / Comic Artist @daimondrewthis.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Stellar Remnant two's Kickstarter is still live but there are only 13 days . And I think I need 800 more dollars to make it a reality. Please back I worked really hard to make the book something interesting. www.kickstarter.com/projects/dai...

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Stellar Remnant #2

What happens when a teenager with attitude becomes an adult with trauma. The 2nd Issue of the super sentai/power ranger inspired comic!

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Max Bare @maxbare.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

I just backed Stellar Remnant #2 on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/dai... Daimon Hampton's work is so rad. Issue 1 was a blast so I had to get the next one!

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Stellar Remnant #2

What happens when a teenager with attitude becomes an adult with trauma. The 2nd Issue of the super sentai/power ranger inspired comic!

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Max Bare @maxbare.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Started reading this online a little while ago and it's so much fun!

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Steenz! @oheysteenz.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

I really am not surprised if D&Q would turn the other way wrt stealing other people's works (LRT) since they did it to me for Constitution Illustrated. "Fair use" was their excuse for tracing wholesale.

The interior of Drawn & Quarterly's Constitution Illustrated of the kids of Heart of the City in a wooden wagon.

The kids of Heart of the City in a shopping cart with the Philadelphia skyline behind them.

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Papercutz Graphic Novels @papercutzgn.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

We’re thrilled to be attending ALA Annual in Chicago June 25th to June 29th! . Swing by Booth #1437 all weekend long to say hi to the team, meet some of your favorite creators, and check out some of our exciting new releases! More Info Here: bit.ly/4oIb0lv #kidlit #bookbuzz #ALAAnnual

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Max Bare @maxbare.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Hey ALA and cool librarians 😎 This Sat, I’ll be at the @papercutzgn.bsky.social booth with @acmedina.bsky.social signing bookmarks and promo material and chatting all about our new book EVER TRIP and A.C.’s sick UNDERCOVER MONSTER! We’ll be in Artist Alley all weekend too! Table 1554. Say hi!

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Max Bare @maxbare.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Watch out Chicago you ain't ready

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Max Bare @maxbare.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

I've been hinting at it and now it's go time! EVER TRIP: A new MG OGN from co-creator & writer @acmedina.bsky.social and me! w/ fantastic lettering from @letteringbear.bsky.social Hop in! We're so excited for you to join us on this epic road trip! Available for Pre-Order today!

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Max Bare @maxbare.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Announcing EVER TRIP! A brand new book from @acmedina.bsky.social and me! So much thanks to: @papercutzgn.bsky.social @chasexclamation.bsky.social @letteringbear.bsky.social Allison Bilbey Lia Brown Stephanie Brooks @mikemarts.bsky.social Chris Fernandez comicon.com/2026/06/23/e...

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Max Bare @maxbare.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

In preparation of announcing, I've been sketching some favorite SNES JRPG faves in the style of our new book. So here's this little duder from Secret of Mana! ALA 2026 Annual Conference is this week. I'll be in Artist Alley table 1554. See u there!

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Melissa Sue Stanley : Dragon Con Art Show 🌿✨🍄 @melissasuestanley.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Gearing up for Gen Con means print inventory... Did you know my most popular print set at shows (always sells out!) is available now on my website? You can get these two little weirdos here: www.melissasuestanley.com/shop-prints-... "I Eat Stuff" and "I Pull Weeds" ~ the perfect pair.

Watercolor spot illustration of a strange green 4-legged pug-looking monster with big yellow eyes and a nasty (but cute) overbite. It's got four big horns and tiny flappy ears and seems to be interested in any snacks you might have.

Watercolor spot illustration of a small purple furry dude-creature with yellow beady eyes and four sparkly purple horns. He's holding a torn-up weed and looking up like "what?"

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Max Bare @maxbare.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Kooky characters from our upcoming book! Stay tuned! 🦜🐦🐞🐛 #npc

Detail from a comic page featuring some NPC critters: what likes like a squirrel, tall bird and rhinoceros beetle.

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Max Bare @maxbare.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

OMG y'all! The Buds behind We Can Be Heroes are developing a brand new game: Fantasy Draft! I had the opportunity to test play with the boys and it was a ton of fun. Plus - if you liked my wacky art in WCBH, I hope you'll find Fantasy Draft a visual treat! Stay tuned!

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Max Bare @maxbare.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Have a ROCKin' MegaMay to all who celebrate!

Comic commission of MegaMan (RockMan) & Roll playing in a battle of the bands against MetalMan (get it?) - 1 band vs 8 bands! Who would do this?? Anyway everyone is shredding until Rock & Roll release a dual pronged sonic attack of screaming vocals and majesty shredding that renders MetalMan's musical ass fully smoked. The winning band is thus equipped with MetalMan's metal blade guitar.

Detail of RockMan shredding guitar, Roll belting out vocals Paramore style and Metal Man's metal blade guitar shredding the ground, ear drums and his own metal face spinny spinny style.

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Max Bare @maxbare.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Say what you're working on without saying anything at all.

A photo of Kermit and Fozzie singing "Movin' Right Along"

Photo of Jack Lipnick looking his best in Barton Fink

Detail of Richard Scarry illustration of a wolf driving a car with wolf face on it.

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Papercutz Graphic Novels @papercutzgn.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

In celebration of May the 4th, Papercutz and Lucasfilm Publishing are proud to present THE MANDALORIAN & GROGU: DANGER IN THE DARK by Delilah S. Dawson,Mario del Pennino and Arianna Florean, with covers from Juni Ba, Brent Schoonover, Ramon Rosanas, and more! More Info Here bit.ly/4tdwmb0

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Comic Book Yeti @comicbookyeti.com · 21/04/2026

Our 450th episode just dropped and the boys are together as I chat with @jimmygaspero.bsky.social about his new @papercutzgn.bsky.social graphic novel project Penny and the Yeti, favorite cryptids, favorite plays, there's a lot in here. Tune in. cryptidcreatorcorner.com/episode/jimm...

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Jimmy Gaspero Interview - Penny and the Yeti | The Comic Book Yeti Cryptid Creator Corner podcast

We are flipping the script and doing something new today to celebrate our 450th episode as I welcome my co-host Jimmy Gaspero on for the very first time as...

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Papercutz Graphic Novels @papercutzgn.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Happy Book Birthday to PENNY & THE YETI by @jimmygaspero.bsky.social & @almondmilkart.bsky.social ! Swing into your local bookstore today to check out Penny & Yeti's budding friendship and exciting adventures! Find Out More About This Heartwarming Adventure Here: bit.ly/4e19rvS

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Max Bare @maxbare.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

I was going to make a post a while back how it's hard to make comics with one hand while holding a fire extinguisher in the other, but now the fire extinguisher's on fire.

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Chris Schweizer @ NCAF & NYCC @schweizercomics.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Friends! My new fantasy adventure comic, OUTLAW'S APPRENTICE, has begun, with new episodes releasing each Wednesday. Read it on webtoons: www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/ou... Or read it on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/ChrisSchwe... Shares and word-spreading very much appreciated!

Rectangular comic panel showing an old timey urban street at night, lit by multiple lamps. A barricade has been erected across the middle of a street, and armed folks mill around. A teenager with a basket is calling out "Got more arrows!"

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Max Bare @maxbare.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Sad to hear Gallery 1988 is closing very soon. I had a blast participating in a few shows there. 💔 If you want to pick up any artwork (like this handsome piece) from them at a big discount (code: FAREWELL) - you can find my work below or click elsewhere to find everyone else! bit.ly/41D1WUt

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Max Bare @maxbare.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Hey! Last week, I just finished artwork for my ✨ first ✨ MG OGN! And this week, I jump back into my ✨ 2nd ✨ MG OGN! I can't say or show much yet, so here are two pages of research from my sketchbook for each book!

Research sketches from my sketch book (for my first MG OGN!).
Mostly classifications of different parasitic mushrooms, sketches of pests operating as construction and contracting.
What does it ???? Who knows??

Research sketches from my sketch book (for my second MG OGN!).
Mostly different poses of a swordsperson rolling and evading attack.

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Andrew T @ohitsgnashingteeth.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

A few rowdy cans of beer kickflippin their way into your heart.

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Mad Sparrow @madsparrow.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Meet Bo! See pinned post for a link to the book!

Slap file- Bouvier “Bo” is “that tech guy” on the ghost slappers crew. A true paranormal enthusiast, Bo handles all the tech isss to catch spirits on camera while staying comfortably outside the cameras view

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Melissa Sue Stanley : Dragon Con Art Show 🌿✨🍄 @melissasuestanley.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

💖💖💖 The shacks are arriving! 💖💖💖

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