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Nathan Fairbairn @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I just heard from Penguin that the PAWS series by me and Michele Assarasakorn now has over a MILLION copies in print! 😲 Such a wild number. And we're not done yet! Volume 6: Mindy Meets Her Match drops next spring!

A picture of the girls and dogs from the PAWS series of books under the phrase, in large type, "ONE MILLION COPIES IN PRINT!"

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Nathan Fairbairn @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

As a huge fan of @chrissamnee.bsky.social's Batman & Robin: Year One book and @iambradwalker.bsky.social, it was a real treat to color this variant cover for issue 4 of the new series. I love the way Brad draws all of these characters. So dynamic and iconic. Just great stuff!

Batman and Robin jump into battle with the Penguin, the Riddler, Scarecrow and the Joker in this cover to the upcoming Batman & Robin: Year One — Dynamic Duos #4

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JP, alone with all his comics (in a new place) @jpcomics.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

"Batman Incorporated" is my 2nd favorite Batman book of all time. Each issue is better than the next. It's daring. It's fun. It's beautiful. It feels like the future, like nothing else. And above all, it's a wonderful story, full of meaning. The "last" Batman story.

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Nathan Fairbairn @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

I spend most of my days writing now, but I miss coloring, so when I come a piece of black & white art this dope I feel compelled to fire up Photoshop and get to work. If you're not already doing it, go follow Ethan!

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A.L. Goldfuss @ghoulpus.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

A small sampling of what it's like being an author in the age of AI scams

Ten glowing publishing emails, all AI scams.

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BOO-rian Danger Art @bdangart.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Share a panel that always makes you laugh Under appreciated Wallace line!

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Nathan Fairbairn @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

I can't pick just one, so here's my personal Mount Rushmore of funny comics panels. 😂

Hellboy asks a corpse if it needs the arm it has just lost and the corpse indignantly replies "Do I need it?! IT'S MY ARM!"

Calvin's dad scowls down at his wife, who has just fallen out her chair laughing at her son's impression of his father, and says "OK, the voice was a little funny, but that's still one darn sarcastic kid we're raising."

A poor old janitor discovers that the Phantom Pooper has struck again and quietly says "Aww, gentle jesus, not again--"

Fone Bone shouts at two stupid rat creatures who have very stupidly followed him onto a frail little branch.

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Nathan Fairbairn @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Mail day! Wave 3 of @bottlenecknyc.bsky.social's Scott Pilgrim figures just arrived and they are sweeeeeeet!! Fantastic work by everyone involved! 😍

A shelf full of Scott Pilgrim collectibles, including 6" vinyl figures of Sex Bob-omb, Knives Chau, NegaScott, and Ramona Flowers. The kind of thing no grown man should have, but that only a grown man could afford.

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Waid & Samnee return to Gotham for BATMAN & ROBIN: YEAR ONE – DYNAMIC DUOS The series continues the adventures of Batman and Robin during the early days of their partnership.

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Waid & Samnee return to Gotham for BATMAN & ROBIN: YEAR ONE – DYNAMIC DUOS

The series continues the adventures of Batman and Robin during the early days of their partnership.

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John Paul @johnpaulhi.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Librarians literally saved my life

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Tony Cliff @tangocharlie.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Happy #WebComicDay! It's the end of the 18th century and all our young hero wants is to get home to England in time to celebrate her 15th birthday. The only things standing in her way are haunted pirates, a rich asshole, and high expectations. PRACTICAL DEFENCE AGAINST PIRACY! tonycliff.com/dd4

A "cover," of sorts, for the comic "Practical Defence Against Piracy." Sword-wielding girl slashes through a pirate flag.

Chapter Two, page Two, of PRACTICAL DEFENCE AGAINST PIRACY: a look at the unsettled nature of the populace of a small town.

Chapter Two, page three, of PRACTICAL DEFENCE AGAINST PIRACY: more of a look at the unsettled nature of the populace of a small town.

Chapter Two, page four, of PRACTICAL DEFENCE AGAINST PIRACY: it's really sleepy in Archipoli (a view of the shipyards)

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Steve Lieber @stevelieberart.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Jimmy con Carnage!

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Nathan Fairbairn @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

I'm saddened to hear of the passing of Hermann, the great Belgian cartoonist. He was an absolute master of the craft. Les Tours de Bois-Maury was a source of huge inspiration to me as I wrote Lake of Fire. Rest in peace, sir!

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Nathan Fairbairn @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Wow! What a week! As much as I love that PAWS can be found in 13 languages all over the world, there's something so special about topping a bestsellers list here at home! 😊 My thanks to all the Canadian booksellers, librarians, parents and kids who made last week's launch such a huge success! ❤️🍁

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Nathan Fairbairn @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Big thanks to everyone who came out to Kidsbooks in Vancouver last night to help me and Michele celebrate the launch of the latest PAWS book, The Trouble With Leo! Truly a high water mark for me in almost twenty years making comics!

Nathan Fairbairn in front of a "Bestsellers" bookshelf full of PAWS books

An exterior shot of the line up to get into Kidsbooks in Vancouver for a book launch event

two girls in silhouette as they look inside the bookstore while waiting for their turn to enter

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Nathan Fairbairn @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Here comes trouble! 🥳 The fifth volume of PAWS, The Trouble With Leo, from Penguin Random House, is in stores now! Available wherever books are sold! 🥳

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Tribute Games @tributegames.com · 14/02/2026

This Valentine's Day, press start on romance 💘 Go on a date (or double date 👀) across time-warped Toronto! Scott Pilgrim EX's demo is live NOW on Steam!🌀 #ScottPilgrimEX

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Nathan Fairbairn @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

I had an absolute blast coloring the mini-comic for the new Scott Pilgrim game from @tributegames.com. If you like Scott Pilgrim and you like video games, then do yourself a favor and go check it out!

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Tom Rogers @tomrogers.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

And (not to toot my own horn) I got to do some background assists! It's a fun one. Very happy to have played a small role in Supes/Spidey!

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Nathan Fairbairn @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

I am utterly delighted to share that @mattfraction.bsky.social @stevelieberart.bsky.social @claytoncowles.bsky.social and I briefly got the Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen band back together to do a back-up story in Superman/Spider-Man #1. In stores March 25!

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Nathan Fairbairn @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

DC's Supergirl Next Door is out today! It was a blast to contribute a Guy Gardner story to this fun Valentine's-themed anthology. Big thanks to editor extraordinaire @amarino2814.bsky.social for letting me have fun with everyone's least favorite ginger bowlcut!

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Chris Samnee @chrissamnee.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Today’s the day!! BATMAN & ROBIN: YEAR ONE (12 issue collection) out NOW! 📚 softcover & hardcover 📚 By @markwaid.bsky.social me, @matlopes.bsky.social @giovannaniro.bsky.social @claytoncowles.bsky.social @amarino2814.bsky.social @roblevin.bsky.social ISBN9781799502319 320 pages! 6-5/8 x 10-3/16

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Faith Erin Hicks @faitherinhicks.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

My upcoming middle grade graphic novel Inbetweens (which is based on my mixed experience at animation college) got a starred review in School Library Journal! YAY! www.slj.com/review/inbet...

the cover to Inbetweens, by Faith Erin Hicks, colour by Kelly Fitzpatrick

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Frank&Stein @brandtandstein.com · 11/12/2025

Also, congratulations everyone who made something this year. A comic, a song, a film, a novel, a painting, a poem, a short story, a sculpture, crochet, embroidery, whatever it is. In this era of slop and theft, if you *make* something you are a shining jewel and I am so grateful for you.

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Nathan Fairbairn @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Very cool to see PAWS included again on the CBC's list of best Canadian children's books of the year. Hazel Has Her Hands Full is one of only two middle grade graphic novels on the list! Thanks, CBC! 😊 www.cbc.ca/books/the-be...

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Nathan Fairbairn @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Ha! I just saw the final proof for the short story I wrote for DC's Supergirl Next Door anthology! Rafael Pérez turned in some really fun, impressive work for his first DC gig; great letters by Dave Sharpe; and look at this gorgeous @amyreeder.bsky.social cover! Final Order Cutoff is Dec. 15!

The cover to DC's Supergirl Next Door features Supergirl floating up toward the reader. She looks carefree and happy. Behind her, the background is rendered all in pinks, and shows a walk-up residential building with a brick facade on a busy city street above a ground floor deli. On one of the fire escapes of the building, a young Asian person in a green hoodie looks up at Supergirl and smiles.

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Nathan Fairbairn @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

I just saw the sad news that Drew Hennessy has passed. I didn't know him personally but had the pleasure of coloring some of his work. He was a brilliant inker—a master of the craft. Please take a moment to read these recollections by those who knew him best: perkyposts.blogspot.com/2025/11/drew...

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DREW HENNESSY

Comic book inker, ANDREW (DREW) HENNESSY , died suddenly on the evening of Tuesday the 28 th October 2025. He was 56 years old. I colla...

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Chris Burnham @theburnham.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

The DIE!DIE!DIE! deluxe hardcover is out TODAY! It collects all 14 issues of violent hilarity plus the most time-consuming back matter in comics history! Robert Kirkman! Scott Gimple! Chris Burnham! Nathan Fairbairn! Buy! Buy! Buy!

It's the cover to the Die!Die!Die! Ultimate collection! Handsome triplets pointing their guns at you, plus the floating heads of out cast of thousands! Buy it!

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Nathan Fairbairn @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Amazing to see this book still getting some love even eight years after it came out. Thanks so much for the support, Jeff! ❤️

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Nathan Fairbairn @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Man, I needed some good news today. Thanks, Google Alerts! Looks like Hazel Has Her Hands Full is the 22nd best-selling Canadian book of 2025 so far. 😳 It's been on the Kids bestsellers list all year, but I'm shocked to place so high among all Canadian authors. quillandquire.com/omni/indie-b...

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Indie bookstore bestsellers: the top-selling Canadian titles of 2025 so far - Quill and Quire

As 2025 reaches its half-way mark, a look at the bestselling books from all Canadian authors and books from Canadian authors published by Canadian publishers at independent bookstores reveals an inter...

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Marc Laming all singing, all dancing comics guy. @marclaming.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

A quick reminder that Edvin Biukovic was a genius and my favourite cartoonist.

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Nathan Fairbairn @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Huzzah! I'm thrilled that I can finally reveal the title, cover and release date to the fifth volume of PAWS, by me and Michele Assarasakorn. The Trouble With Leo will be in stores March 3, 2026! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/FNN/p...

The cover of PAWS 5: The Trouble With Leo. Gabby and Leo face off in the foreground. They are both holding leashes that are not attached to a dog. Caught between them is Scraps, the pug. In the background, Hazel rolls her eyes and Mindy side-eyes two other boys, Brandon and Nolawi.

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Nathan Fairbairn @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Oh, man. I loved working on this book. 😍

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Chris Burnham @theburnham.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Whoa @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social had to do this gag TWICE?!?

Superman vs Ali spread from Die!Die!Die!

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Nathan Fairbairn @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Thrilled to finally be able to share the cover to the deluxe hardcover collection of Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen. An absurd amount of work, but fun to do. Fantastic work by @stevelieberart.bsky.social , @mattfraction.bsky.social and @claytoncowles.bsky.social. In stores everywhere July 29th!

The cover to the hardcover collected edition of Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen. The cover is an homage to Neal Adams's iconic cover for Superman vs Ali.

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Chris Burnham @theburnham.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Got my comps of the Die!Die!Die! HC today and it is a thing of horrific beauty! Good work @robertkirkman.bsky.social @skybound.bsky.social @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social @ruswooton.bsky.social & Scott Gimple!

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Nathan Fairbairn @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Hey, look what came in the mail! If you're a Canadian author or illustrator, please make sure to register your work with the Canada Council for the Arts Public Lending Right program, which compensates authors for the presence of their books in Canada's Public libraries.

A photo of a payment summary from the Canada Council Public Lending Right program for books I wrote, totalling $934.36

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Nathan Fairbairn @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Wow. Having a little trouble processing this news. After stalling out for a few weeks at #2, PAWS: Hazel Has Her Hands Full is the #1 bestselling Canadian kids book this week. 😳 www.cbc.ca/books/what-c...

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Nathan Fairbairn @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Huzzah! It's my book birthday! Hazel Has Her Hands Full, the fourth book in the PAWS series by Michele Assarasakorn and me, is out now from Putnam Penguin Random House! Available wherever books are sold! ❤️ 🐾

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SKTCHD @sktchd.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

My office is a mess because of Christmas time and end of the year binge reading not being cleaned up yet, but this is where I do my dark bidding on SKTCHD and Off Panel. Your space really makes me want to spruce mine up!

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Nathan Fairbairn @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Okay, Bluesky, I’m going to give this social media thing one more (last?) try, and I’d like to start by checking in on all of my comics friends to see where they’re at. And I mean that literally—show me your workspace, and maybe let me know what you’re working on! I’ll start! #WorkspaceWednesday

A photo of my workspace, including a MCM teak desk, a teak bookshelf stuffed with comics I have made and books that I love, original art by beloved collaborators such as Bryan Lee O'Malley, Yanick Paquette, and Matt Smith on the wall, a woven rug on the hardwood floor, a Herman Miller Aeron chair, a Cintiq monitor, an iMac, and a cup of coffee in a teal le Creuset mug.

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Nathan Fairbairn @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

While I'm dusting off my Bluesky account, I suppose I'd better mention that the boxed set of the first three volumes of PAWS is now in stores, just in time for Christmas shopping! 😉

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Nathan Fairbairn @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Just approved the upcoming Danish edition of PAWS volume 4 (in stores January 14th!) and thought I'd take a moment to express gratitude. I'm so thrilled that our series has been such a success internationally. Twelve translations and a British Commonwealth edition! More than I ever hoped for. ☺️

A collage of 25 covers of various international translated editions of PAWS, by Nathan Fairbairn and Michele Assarasakorn.

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Nathan Fairbairn @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social · 10/10/2023

Hi! I joined Bluesky a few weeks ago but was unsure if I'd ever post here. I've had a pretty big shift in my career path and nowadays very little of my audience is even online. Plus, the last year on Twitter really killed my interest in social media. So I've been lurking here. And it's been nice!

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