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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I’ll be at @rosecitycc.bsky.social this Friday and Sunday only. Table B26 in Artist Alley with @mikelawred.bsky.social

Mike Lawrence @mikelawred.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The fine folks in Boise bought all of my prints at the Boise Comics Art Festival, so it’s a print restock day. Luckily there’s new Mastodon AND Amyl & the Sniffers to keep me company

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Barry Deutsch @barrydeutsch.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The Basic Barrier By me and @mikelawred.bsky.social Read more cartoons! —> #Policartoon Support the cartoons! —>patreon.com/barry #BasicIncome #UBI

TRANSCRIPT OF CARTOON
This cartoon has four panels. Each panel shows two friends walking through a wooded park. One is a man wearing a baseball cap and an orange T-shirt, so I’ll call him ORANGE. The other is a woman wearing a red plaid shirt, so I’ll call her PLAID.

PANEL 1
Orange smiles as he reads something on his smartphone. Plaid looks interested.

ORANGE: Look at this! Another study found that basic income works!

PLAID: What’s basic income?

PANEL 2
Orange explains while Plaid hops through a hopscotch grid drawn on the path.

ORANGE: It’s the government giving everyone a basic income, so we’re all guaranteed enough to live on.

PLAID: That sounds amazing. But… if we had that, why would anyone work?

PANEL 3
Orange gestures emphatically with his free hand. Plaid walks with one hand thoughtfully against her chin.

ORANGE: That’s been studied so much… Over and over, when people are given basic incomes, they don’t stop working!

PLAID: Hmm… I’m still against it.

PANEL 4
Orange looks baffled. Plaid shrugs.

ORANGE: But why?

PLAID: I just can’t believe anything that good is possible.

CHICKEN FAT WATCH
“Chicken fat” is an obsolete cartoonists’ term for unimportant but fun details slipped into the art.

PANEL 1: A little gray alien is flying a flying-saucer-shaped kite.

PANEL 2: The hopscotch grid is full of traps, including a spider, tacks, a Lego brick, a mouse frantically waving its arms as if to say “Don’t step on me!,” a pile of poop, a whoopee cushion, a mousetrap, and a bear trap. A “wanted” poster for a raccoon with an eyepatch is nailed to a tree.

PANEL 3: A sasquatch and an Ewok are hiding behind trees; the sasquatch signals to the Ewok to be quiet.

PANEL 4: The raccoon from Panel 2’s “wanted” poster is hiding in the bushes.

T-SHIRTS: Orange’s T-shirt shows a smiley face in Panel 1, an alien smiley in Panel 2, the blood-spattered Watchmen smiley in Panel 3, and the Hitchhiker’s Guide smiley-faced planet in Panel 4.

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Mike Lawrence @mikelawred.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Had a great time talking comics with Jameson today!

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Mike Lawrence @mikelawred.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I’m chatting with Jameson tomorrow at 230 pt if you want to hear about making comics for kids

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Mike Lawrence @mikelawred.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Somebody should invent a way to search for images. Had something like that back in the day and it was great

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Barry Deutsch @barrydeutsch.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Can We Call It Fascism Yet? By me and @mikelawred.bsky.social Read more cartoons! --> #PoliCartoon Support our cartoons! --> patreon.com/barry

TRANSCRIPT OF CARTOON

Panel 1

The year is 2024. A WOMAN and a MAN sit at a table in a coffee shop, looking at their phones.

WOMAN: The Supreme Court says no official act by the president can be a crime! Can we call it fascism yet?

MAN: Of course not. Don’t be hysterical.

Panel 2

The year is 2025. The WOMAN and MAN stand outside in snowy weather; the woman is pointing to something on her phone.

WOMAN: ICE invaded Minneapolis! Masked government agents are kidnapping people! Can we call it fascism now?

MAN: No! It’s bad, but let’s not exaggerate.

Panel 3

The year is 2026. The WOMAN and MAN sit on a park bench. She reads from her phone.

WOMAN: The White House says it’ll eradicate “Antifa militants” and ignore civil liberties. Can we call it fascism yet?

MAN: Enough with the doomerism!

Panel 4

The year is 2030. Armed, armored government troops stand nearby. The WOMAN begins to speak, but the frightened MAN stops her.

WOMAN: Can we—

MAN: Shhh! Do you want to get us arrested?

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Alex Selby-Boothroyd @alexselbyb.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Impossible to put into words how useless Gmail search is. No wait, these guys did it!

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Mike Lawrence @mikelawred.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

My interview with Brian from Comix Experience just went up on YouTube!

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Brian McFadden @mcfadden.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

You have to admit, "Be stupid" is an easier motto to follow than "Don't be evil."

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Is Google cooked?

A cartoon by Brian McFadden.

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Mike Lawrence @mikelawred.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

I’m drawing the occasional political cartoon now!

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Barry Deutsch @barrydeutsch.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

How City Budgets Work Read more cartoons! #PoliCartoon Help us make more! patreon.com/barry

TRANSCRIPT OF CARTOON

This cartoon has four panels. Each panel shows a different scene.

PANEL 1

A woman talking on the phone, looking a little panicked. Beside her, a wide-eyed child watches, looking very worried. Above them both is a large caption.

CAPTION: HOW CITY BUDGETS WORK

WOMAN: A six year waiting list? But we’re homeless now!

PANEL 2

In a classroom crowded with kids, a worried teacher is talking to a middle-aged bureaucrat type in a suit and tie.

WOMAN: But we can’t fit another 30 chairs into this classroom!

MAN: Kids can stand.

PANEL 3

We are looking through a doorway at a man with slightly shaggy hair, who sits unhappily at a cheap table in an otherwise empty room. Outside the room, leaning back as if he’s just calling something into the room while rushing past, a man wearing glasses and a jacket and tie, talks to the shaggy-haired man.

RUSHING MAN: Hi! I’m your public defender. Unfortunately, I’ve been assigned so many defendants that introducing myself is all the time I have for your case this month.

RUSHING MAN: See you at your trial!

PANEL 4

A group of cops is dances widly. It’s a celebration. Green cash is filling the air, raining down on them.

COPS (said by several in unison): MONEY DANCE!

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Mike Lawrence @mikelawred.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Hey! Look who’s on a recommended summer reading list!

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Mike Lawrence @mikelawred.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Handed my kid their first Mignola book, pretty great to watch somebody experience it for the first time. seed of destruction was one of the books that brought me back to comics

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Mike Lawrence @mikelawred.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

For the first time in ages, I have merch in addition to books for free comic book day. Tomorrow at cosmic monkey in portland! (Sticker sales fund my kids building a pc project)

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Mike Lawrence @mikelawred.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

I realized today that it’s been over 25 years since I carved this 3x4 foot woodcut illustrating the Hobbit because I heard they were making a LOTR movie #woodcut #printmaking #art #lordoftherings #thehobbit #art

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Alex de Campi @alexdecampi.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Comics people! This year if you want to vote in the Eisners (and didn’t receive an email saying you’re already registered), YOU MUST APPLY BY 13 MAY. Make your voice heard! Historians, educators, ✨ librarians ✨ and comic / webcomic creators should apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Who Can Vote
Those who are eligible to vote include comic book/graphic novel/webcomic creators (writers, artists, cartoonists, pencillers, inkers, letterers, colorists); comic book/graphic novel publishers and editors; comics historians and educators; graphic novel librarians; and owners and managers of comic book specialty retail stores.

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Mike Lawrence @mikelawred.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Latest woodcut! Captain Chickadee of the Bird Brigade. From my book, The Lionharts #woodcut #printmaking #art #illustration

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Mike Lawrence @mikelawred.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Prepping for free comic book day like it’s the 1600’s #printmaking #woodcut #illustration

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Mike Lawrence @mikelawred.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

The best thing about writing and drawing comics is you can spontaneously turn a fight seen into a pro wrestling match

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Mike Lawrence @mikelawred.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

The problem with writing AND drawing comics is that when you have to draw a complex Birds Eye city scape page, you have nobody to blame but yourself

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Mike Lawrence @mikelawred.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Nothing better than waking up to a great review of a book you poured your heart into!

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Mike Lawrence @mikelawred.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

The amount of ai scam emails you get after a book comes out is infuriating. What a wonderful time to be alive

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Mike Lawrence @mikelawred.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

One of my favorite pages from The Lionharts. Just for the joy of drawing it #comics #art #illustration

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Mike Lawrence @mikelawred.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Been a big fan of Chris since his Crogan adventure books. His new one looks amazing

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Mike Lawrence @mikelawred.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Bought a tiny printing press! First pulled prints in…20 years? #printmaking #woodcut #reliefprinting #art #illustration

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Comix Experience @comixexperience.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Graphic Novel Club picks for April 2026! Adult Graphic Novel Club: Punk'n Heads by Dave Baker + @nicolegoux.bsky.social Kids Graphic Novel Club: The Lionharts by @mikelawred.bsky.social 🔗graphicnovelclub.com/start #graphicnovelclub #kidsgraphicnovelclub #comixexperience #thelionharts #punknheads

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Norm Grock @normgrock.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Over the weekend, I went to @mikelawred.bsky.social’s release signing of his new graphic novel, The Lionharts at Green Bean Books! It was a great event with a reading from the book, a drawing activity, and all kinds of D&D-inspired fun! Great event, Mike! #booksky #comics #GraphicNovel

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Mike Lawrence @mikelawred.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Spend 3 years of your life writing and drawing a graphic novel. It hits shelves. Get bombarded by marketing scams and book influencers asking for money

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Stefan Karlsson @stefankarlsson.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Loved this new MG graphic novel by @mikelawred.bsky.social! Such a fun D&D-inspired fantasy adventure story with excellent world-building, unique magical characters, and compelling family dynamics. Not to mention the artwork is amazing! #kidlit #graphicnovels

Cover of The Lionharts, MG graphic novel by Mike Lawrence

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North Texas Teen Book Festival @nttbfest.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Only 2 days until #NTTBF26! This Saturday, March 7, we’re taking over the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas with author panels, fun activities, and end‑of‑day signing lines. It’s going to be a full, book‑loving whirlwind. Explore the full schedule: www.northtexasteenbookfestival.com/panels-26

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2026 Panels — The North Texas Teen Book Festival

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Mike Lawrence @mikelawred.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Just going to banjo annoy my neighbors until they buy my book

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Norm Grock @normgrock.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

The Lionharts is out now. Go get a copy. Support your local bookstore and your favorite artists! Congrats @mikelawred.bsky.social! #comics #books #fantasy #kidlit

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Mike Lawrence @mikelawred.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

My book is out and it already has fan art!!!! Thanks Norm!

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Mike Lawrence @mikelawred.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

The Lionharts hits shelves TOMORROW! If you’re in the portland area I’d love it if you came to my launch at Green Bean books on the 21st. If not, I’ve added more events in April!

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Mike Lawrence @mikelawred.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

My next comic, The Lionharts, comes out on Tuesday and recently received its 3rd starred review! Inspired by a dnd campaign I wrote for my kids, if you like fantasy: this book is for you. #comics #middlegrade #fantasy #dungeonsanddragons

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Mike Lawrence @mikelawred.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Like a lot of you dorks on here, I’ve been on the struggle bus all year. But today my new book got its third starred review and my draft for the sequel got the green light. Going to just soak in some victory today.

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Congratulations to our clients on their latest book releases! All available now at your local library and bookstores! 🥳

The newest Andrea Brown Literary Agency client books!

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Norm Grock @normgrock.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Kaiju Gaga is out today! I had so much fun bringing this monster (and all the chaos it brings) to life. Big thanks to @ecmyers.com for such a fun story and to the team at @chooseadventure.bsky.social. #kidlitart #illustration #childrensbooks

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Mike Lawrence @mikelawred.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

James Burks blurb for The Lionharts!

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Mike Lawrence @mikelawred.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

I read and enjoyed The Devils, Between Two Fires, and Once was Willem…and I’m craving even more weird dark medical horror fantasy stuff

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Mike Lawrence @mikelawred.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Always exciting when your author copies show up. This book is almost out! #middlegrade #comics #fantasybook #graphicnovel #art #illustration

Copies of the graphic novel The Lionharts, by Mike Lawrence

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