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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Visit Booth 208 during Asianati Night Market at BLINK! We’re celebrating 10 years of MeSseD Comics and a preview of The Goat #2. BONUS: Buy any Creative Mussel comic and get a FREE black-and-white Loveland Frogman poster by Kevin Necessary! Court Street Plaza Oct 8–11 Thu–Sun 5–11 PM

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Creative Mussel is debuting at the Hyde Park Art Show this Sunday, October 4. Head to Tent 114 to catch featured canvas and cover prints from MeSseD, The Goat, and St. Malo. Experience one of the largest one-day outdoor art shows in Greater Cincinnati. Hyde Park Square | 10 AM – 5 PM | Tent 114

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Exquis weekend at Cincinnati Comic Expo! Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by! We had to restock The Goat #1 & #2, St. Malo, and Filipino Assassin every single morning! Plus, Kevin Necessary's Loveland Frogman print was a massive hit. CCE isn't just our hometown show—it's our favorite show.

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Local art needs your support—and your next great read is waiting in Camp Washington! We’ve officially partnered with SWELL to bring a curated collection of graphic novels and comics to the neighborhood. Every book you buy directly funds our artists. www.messedcomics.com/single-post/...

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

My first comic book, Avengers #210 Wrath of the Weathermen. Huge team so a wild introduction of so many heroes. Please share your first comic book with me! @wingedelfgirl.bsky.social @corpseflowerpress.bsky.social @comedianviet.bsky.social @stinebrunson.bsky.social @danielhookerart.bsky.social

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

What a weekend at Terrificon! Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by the table to pick up St. Malo, Filipino Assassin, & The Goat: Pope Lick Creek Monster. Loved talking history, cryptids, & comics with you all! @terrificon.bsky.social Shoutout to Mitch & crew for a stellar con.

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

We're in the Artist Alley of @terrificon.bsky.social this weekend. Any tips? OR Shout it if you'll be there!

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the ArtsWave Truth & Inspiration Showcase! You can check out five comic book pages from St. Malo (brought to life by the incredible artist @feriowind.bsky.social ), alongside the amazing work of all the other Inspire Artists. CAC until Sept 27, 2026

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

As we celebrate freedom this weekend, we also honor the deep roots of our communities. Over 250 years ago—in 1763—Filipinos established St. Malo outside New Orleans, the first Asian settlement in North America. Our history is woven into the fabric of America.

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

What an Asian Festival Columbus! 🇵🇭 Huge thanks to everyone who hit the Creative Mussel booth on Saturday. Connecting over indie comics, Filipino history, and cryptids is exactly why I write and publish. Rain cut Sunday, but Saturday's energy was unmatched. Keep reading, and see you on the road!

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Happy Earth Day! 🌿🦍 Celebrate our planet’s weirdest resident with a FREE digital copy of Grassman: Ohio’s Favorite Cryptid! Keep the Earth wild and dive into the mystery: 👉 messedcomics.com/free-comics Physical copies: ko-fi.com/s/0824cbe953

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Huge thanks to everyone who voted! Jay got 2nd Place for Best Local Writer in CityBeat’s 2026 Best of Cincinnati! It’s an honor to represent the indie comic community alongside such talented writers. Read more: www.citybeat.com/best-of-2026/ @citybeatcincy.bsky.social

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Big news! Creative Mussel is hitting the road, thanks to a Professional Development and Project Support grant from the Ohio Arts Council! #AsianFoodFest (Cincinnati) #ClevelandAsianFestival #AsianFestival (Columbus) Huge thanks to #OhioArtsCouncil for supporting individual artists.

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Huge thanks to the community for nominating Creative Mussel for CityBeat’s Best of 2026. Let’s keep the spotlight on comic creators! Vote for: Local Author: Jay B. Kalagayan Local Artist: Dylan Speeg Person Who Makes a Difference: Jay B. Kalagayan citybeat.com/best-of-2026/ Deadline: March 22

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Huge thanks to everyone who splashed by the MeSseD Comics table at Frogman Festival! 🐸✨ Rain or shine, this community is unmatched. It was a blast being back in the mix with so many curious and creative folks. Massive shoutout to Jeff and the team for building such a welcoming space! Stay strange.

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

The Frogman Festival is back! 🐸 MeSseD Comics is heading to Loveland this Saturday for a full day of curiosities. Find the Cryptid Corner featuring: 🇵🇭 Filipino Lore: St. Malo & Dr. Skintag 🌽 Midwest Legends: Grassman, The GOAT Oasis Conference Center (Loveland, OH) Sat, March 7 | 9:30 AM - 5 PM

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

See us at #WWETT2026! 🪠 Look for giant sewer worms & life-size comic pages in the ICC hallways! Lilliput & Akka are back with Season 3 (#DavidMack cover), Cryptids, & local history. Indy | Feb 16-19

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Huge thanks to #UnionRamen & #BayouBarkada for hosting our Filipinx Creator event! 🇵🇭 The St. Malo debut was special because of your hospitality & guidance.

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Happy New Year from Creative Mussel! 🥂 2025 was huge—5 new books! 📚 MeSseD: Dregs S2 The Intrusion #1 Dr. Skintag Grassman The Goat Next: St. Malo hits in Jan! 🇵🇭⚓️ Thanks for reading, sharing, and hosting us on the road. You make this possible. Let’s get weird in 2026!

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Join us as we celebrate local voices, and incredible storytelling. Jay B. Kalagayan – St Malo & Filipino Assassin Maika Llanea – The Gobbling Goblins Thursday, January 8 | 7 – 9 PM MaryMag (Above Union Ramen) 1837 Magazine St. NOLA ADMISSION: FREE www.facebook.com/share/1CziVN...

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

We got an ArtsWave Inspire Artist Grant With this support, we’re spotlighting a story that is rarely told in classrooms: the Manilamen of St. Malo. This historical fiction comic series will bring to life the first Asian settlement in America. Artwork by Feriowind. moversmakers.org/2025/12/10/a...

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Artist Spotlight: Hailey Clemens! Love the striking pin-up art inside The Goat? It's the work of multi-media artist Hailey Clemens! She created the bold piece using a painstaking printmaking technique called a linoleum print. Want to see her carving process? www.messedcomics.com/single-post/...

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Tis' the season to get MeSseD! 🚽 Our DECEMBER SALE is here! Trade Paperback Pack: Season 1: Follow the Flush Season 2: Dregs (New!) A $75 value for ONLY $65 Just add both trade paperbacks to your cart for the discount! www.messedcomics.com/product-page...

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Cincy! Creative Mussel is still buzzing after our BEST. CRAFTY. SUPERMARKET. EVER. You helped us smash our 2021 record! 🏆 Huge thanks to every amazing attendee and the #CraftySupermarket team for hosting such a supportive, high-energy event. What an end to our 2025 tour!

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Holiday Shopping? Treat Yourself! Support small biz this Saturday (11/29) at Crafty Supermarket! Find indie comics: MeSseD Comics & The Intrusion! Dylan's got new Cincinnati Stickers! Music Hall, Cincy | 11am-5pm. FREE Admission! First 100 get a tote bag! Full Details: craftysupermarket.com

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

That’s a wrap on Cryptid Con 2025! What a weekend! Loved sharing stories of Grassman, The Goat, and Dr. Skintag with all the enthusiastic fans. Whether you were there for the merch or the real-life encounter tales, we appreciate you stopping by! Shout-out to Krampus for visiting the sewer worms.

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Books by the Banks Recap pt 1! Dylan and Jay had an awesome time at Books by the Banks this Saturday! 🥳 The Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library was the perfect spot to celebrate books and literacy. We signed copies of Season 1: Follow the Flush & the new Season 2: Dregs!

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Books by the Banks is back! 📚 Catch MeSseD writer Jay B. Kalagayan signing Season 1: Follow the Flush and S2: Dregs. Jay joins the Graphic Novel conversation at 12:30 PM (Room 1SA). Come meet the creators and get fresh reads! Sat, Nov 15 | 10 AM–4 PM Cincinnati Main Library booksbythebanks.org

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Massive gratitude to Columbus Academy EAST (East Asian Students Together) for hosting our writer, Jay Kalagayan! We had an amazing time diving into Filipino Assassin and breaking down the graphic novel creation process for the students was a blast. Hope to collaborate with CA and EAST again soon!

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

As Filipino American Heritage Month wraps up, we’re highlighting a powerful illustration by Cincinnati-based artist and educator John Lanzador of Vincent Manago Hambright (featured in Filipino Assassin). @jrlanz.bsky.social 🔗 See more of his work: johnlanzador.wixsite.com/artstuff

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

HUGE thanks to Cinci Comic Expo team for a stunner weekend! The show was successful for MeSseD Comics, and that Superman atmosphere was electric! A big shout-out to the staff for making our Filipino Assassin panel run flawlessly. Yosemite Sam took on the Sewer Worms, those flea-bitten varmints!

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Kicking off the Cin. Comic Expo FRIDAY at 5 PM! Don't miss The Real-Life Story Behind the Panels: A Conversation with the Creators of Filipino Assassin. See how a team used research and public records to transform the true story of Vincent Hambright into a graphic comic. Room 103/104/105, 5 PM

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Get ready! 🚽 MeSseD Comics is flushing into Cincinnati Comic Expo next weekend, Oct 24-26! Find Jay & Dylan at Table T3 with all the wet, weird, & wild: +Cryptid Comics: Grassman, Dr. Skintag and our new book, The Goat: Pope Lick Creek Monster +MeSseD: Lilliput, Akka and Fat Mucket! See you there?

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

HUGE thanks to Michael and the entire #GoatmanFestival Team! The horror-themed weekend at legendary Pope Lick Park was electric. We were thrilled to premiere our new comic, THE GOAT: POPE LICK CREEK MONSTER! Missed out? Grab your copy today: ko-fi.com/s/60f4f22c1c

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Huge success at #LouisvilleBookFestival📚 We SOLD OUT of every copy of MeSseD: Vol 1 Follow the Flush! Thank you, Louisville! Shout-out to the incredible energy from Miles Morales and our hero, #MychalThreets. What a day! Already counting down the days until next year!

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

🐐 See you at Goatman Festival this weekend! Louisville's only cryptid festival is HERE (Oct 10-11) at Pope Lick Park, home of the monster! We're debuting THE GOAT: POPE LICK CREEK MONSTER, our new horror comic! What monster lurks on those tracks? www.mostfunyoueverhad.com/goatmanfest/

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

#cryptidblockparty was a blast! We had an exquis day connecting with cryptid fans, Cincy Bookstore Crawl participants and Covington’s curious.

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Prepare to be railroaded into terror! 😱 We're thrilled to announce our frightening new comic, THE GOAT: POPE LICK CREEK MONSTER is officially "On Track"! Preview at www.messedcomics.com/single-post/... Artwork by Ethan Pope

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Calling all collectors and cryptid enthusiasts! 👋 We're stoked to be a part of the Covington Cryptid Block Party this Saturday, Oct 4! Pike Street from Noon to 6 PM with fresh comics: +Cryptid Corner comic line (Grassman and Dr. Skintag) +Preview of our new book, The Goat: Pope Lick Creek Monster

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Mark your calendars! Cartoon Crossroads Columbus (CXC) is next weekend. This free comics festival is a must for any art lover. Join us at the Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Branch: Sat, Sept 20th: 11 AM-5 PM Sun, Sept 21st: 1-5 PM Come to Table 81 to grab some comics and say hello!

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Comic Con Accident inspired Dr. Skintag Dr. Skintag: "Where did you get the idea for Dr. Skintag?" Dwuan Watson interviews Dr. Skintag writer Jay B. Kalagayan Artwork by Rialin José, Video design and edit by Jackson Cotner youtu.be/J7uooh-pj2E?...

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Looking for something unique??? The 7th Cincinnati Art Book Fair is an amazing event showcasing art books, zines, and comics from Midwest artists. Swing by our table to grab MeSseD, Filipino Assassin, and Dr. Skintag. The Carnegie 1028 Scott St. September 6-7 FREE Sat 12 - 6 PM Sun 12 - 5 pm

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Illustration for MeSseD Comics of the character Lilliput. Artwork by Dylan Speeg. Check out this incredible artwork! 🎨 We’re blown away! #MeSseDComics #Lilliput #DylanSpeeg #ComicArt #Illustration #CharacterDesign #cincinnatiartists

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Get ready to level up at Coffee and Comic Book Hang Out This Sunday, July 27 2:30-4:30 PM Project Seed Coffee 5241 Princess Anne Rd, 23462 Sip on a signature Ube Velvet or Buko Pandan Latte Snag limited edition Filipino Assassin and MeSseD comics www.facebook.com/share/15sqpR...

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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel @messedcomics.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Tidewater Comic Con was an absolute blast! 🎉 What a wild two-day con, bringing in tons of new readers and familiar faces eager to snag their next MeSseD and hidden history with Filipino Assassin. Jay even got to meet and chat with the legendary Lou Diamond Phillips about Filipino Assassin!

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