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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 16/09/2026

Our upcoming picture book, #OneOddBook will probably be one of the weirdest books children and adults will enjoy. All types of readers might find a little bit of themselves within the pages. Anyways, here's a peep of some of the fun pages illustrated by @robinachilds.bsky.social !

Art from Robin Childs and I’s upcoming picture book titled, One Odd Book. It follows a diverse cast of adventurous children making their way through the topsy turvy book.

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Lauren Sparks @wingedelfgirl.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It won't stay weird, but since I tend to do my dry brush and nib inking before I finish everything else with brush, my main character sometimes exists as just a floating head of hair and glasses. 🤓 (From #OtisAndTheSylvaBeast by @notsosuper.pub 🎉 hehehehe)

A focus on 3 panels, partially inked, from page 7 of the kids fantasy graphic novel "Otis and the Sylva Beast". Written by Jacques Nyemb, partial inks by Lauren Sparks.

In the 3 panels shown, the top two contain just a floating head of hair with glasses, while the 3rd/bottom panel character is fully finished. This occurs when I have to pause inking after doing dry brush and nib elements, before finishing everything with brush.

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Lauren Sparks @wingedelfgirl.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

An inked panel I personally love from the current project, "Otis and the Sylva Beast" written by @notsosuper.pub! And yes I'm gonna tidy those panel corners with some whiteout. 😅 Also thank you for looking at the pencils for this comic at the NCS mini-con this past Saturday!!

Inked artwork for the children's fantasy graphic novel "Otis and the Sylva Beast", written by Jacques Nyemb. This is panel 5 of page 13, and the edges of the surrounding panels are slightly visible.

It's nighttime in this panel. The main character Otis is falling asleep sitting on top of his sleeping bag next to a backpack; teacup in his hand and glasses slid down his nose. Otis wears sandals, black pants and a black hooded poncho with the hood up. He leans against a fallen tree, surrounded by the bioluminescent fungus-plants of Sylva. In front of him is a small campfire burned low, with a tea kettle heating on a trivet.

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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 17/08/2026

I’ve been binging “My Adventures With Superman” with the kids while we have HBO for a few more days and I didn’t expect to enjoy this Superman “anime” this much. Probably the best way to introduce the man of steel to the kids.

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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 16/08/2026

Boxy Brown is back! I was starting to get concerned that I haven’t seen a box turtle around all year.

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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 09/07/2026

To be an effective ally my support does not grant me permission to center myself in spaces where already marginalized folk are trying to be heard. It’s better to silently listen, even take a few lumps, because my aim is for the people I claim to be allying with to know that I truly have their backs.

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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 05/07/2026

This photo encapsulates the Black experience in America to me. And those folks hiding their identities most likely are our doctors, police officers, teachers, “upstanding members of society.” The ones deserving of all the privileges owed to them… Anyways let’s watch how this get deflected as nothing

A commuter sits as members of the group Patriot Front ride the metro on the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence on the Fourth of July in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 4, 2026. REUTERS/Cheney Orr TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY (REUTERS)

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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 02/07/2026

Figured out who’s been eating my strawberry plants 😏

Baby deer living its best life near my decimated strawberry plants.

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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 02/07/2026

Figured out who’s been eating my strawberry plants 😏

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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 30/06/2026

Texted this winning score by Naomi Osaka to my Gen Z daughter. My fatherly duties are done for the day. 1 part inspiration and 1 part dad joke 😙🤌

Naomi Osaka’s latest Wimbledon win screenshot with 6-7 score.

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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 30/06/2026

Texted this winning score by Naomi Osaka to my Gen Z daughter. My fatherly duties are done for the day. 1 part inspiration and 1 part dad joke 😙🤌

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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 29/06/2026

Gotta love that I’m in a country where I have a mental condition that requires meds, but because the way the US is I have to spend my days calling pharmacies because there’s a shortage of the meds I need to function. Which is doubly hard…cause I don’t have my meds. It’s been an exhausting month.

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Lauren Sparks @wingedelfgirl.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Wow, instagram did something good. They showed me an ad for an instrumental music group called Vethaken, led by guitarist Pravin Thompson, and hot dang is it really good comics-inking music!! 💖 Also here's some comic art I inked today with ✨NO CONTEXT✨😈 #OtisAndTheSylvaBeast @notsosuper.pub

A close-up photo of inked comic page art by Lauren Sparks, from page 15 of the kids fantasy graphic novel "Otis And The Sylva Beast" written by Jacques Nyemb.

The photo shows an intersection of 4 panels full of large mushroom and fungus plants. In the top right panel, Otis walks through the fungus forest wearing his big backpack, holding up a lantern.

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WildStar Press @wildstarpress.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

How We Made The Moon Cry is OUT NOW! Remember this is an indie publisher supporting indie creators and we rely on word of mouth and viewers like YOU! Thank you for the help AND support! www.kickstarter.com/projects/wildst…

For centuries, humans and supernatural creatures alike have adored and loved our planet’s moon, singing her praises, waxing poetic, and admiring her from afar. But have we ever taken account of how we have made her feel? Do we really understand how the power of this gorgeous celestial body either takes its toll on or enchants the silly mortals on this dying planet called Earth? Tell me, how did you make the moon cry?
Were they tears of joy? Pain?
Heavens help us if it was of anger.

How We Made The Moon Cry is OUT NOW on Kickstarter!

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Lauren Sparks @wingedelfgirl.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Hello, thank you for tagging me in the art share! I'm a comics illustrator, here are a couple inked pages from the current project, a graphic novel called "Otis and the Sylva Beast" written by @notsosuper.pub. These will be colored later by Justin Wood.

A photo of an open 11x17" portfolio showing two inked comic pages from the graphic novel "Otis And The Sylva Beast" by Jacques Nyemb. On the left is page 8 out of 63, with 4 panels showing Otis running from the fungus woods out to a clearing. On the right is page 10 of 63, with 2 panels showing Otis looking out to a town on a hill in the distance with smoke pouring out, and then smiling and adjusting his glasses.

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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 23/06/2026

One thing that will always be consistent about me is that I refuse to be bitter and think the worst in people. I will point out flaws in systems, but I have no way of predicting or perceiving virtual growth in people, but I rock with folks who want to grow and am open to growing as well.

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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 22/06/2026

A painful/exhausting thing about figuring out that I’m neurodivergent so late in life is understanding why people misunderstand me, but not having the power to change folks’ misconceptions about the person they thought they knew. It’s especially difficult to handle with loved ones.

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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 21/06/2026

I think we now have AI products IRL. Saw these in the wild.

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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 21/06/2026

I completely understand the lore and what Backrooms was trying to do, but, for me, spending so much time in those liminal spaces made me sleepy in the movie theater. It felt like being at work or revisiting childhood memories in the most boring rooms. And the random background whispers annoyed me.

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nami says @namioshiro.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

jacques (@notsosuper.pub) runs a publisher called Not So Super Publishing. when he says he makes "books you don't know you want, yet" he means it: notsosuper.pub he commits to fairly paying artists he collaborates with and currently has a givebutter to help fund future books: givebutter.com/nssp

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Creating great books everyone can enjoy.

Creating great books everyone can enjoy. From homespun heroes, to vegan vampires, we've got your comic cravings covered!

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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 26/05/2026

I’m loving these inks from @wingedelfgirl.bsky.social for our 60+ page upcoming fantasy graphic novel, #OtisAndTheSylvaBeast! Great things take time. And I truly believe that the intention and dedication put into this story will be a breath of fresh air to readers of all ages. Stay tuned!

Inked art pages from our upcoming graphic novel, Otis and the Sylva Beast.

Inked art pages from our upcoming fantasy graphic novel, Otis and the Sylva Beast.

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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 28/05/2026

Was cleaning up my workspace and found some old AOL floppies! Who remember these?

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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 27/05/2026

I don’t know about y’all, but I tune out of any conversation where someone starts telling me that a billionaire or very privileged person is “playing three dimensional chess.” It’s like the melatonin of conversations to me.

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Lauren Sparks @wingedelfgirl.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Hi, I'm Lauren Sparks from Kentucky in the US, and I'm a comics illustrator. Here's some random panels from the current project, a kids fantasy graphic novel written by @notsosuper.pub called #OtisAndTheSylvaBeast. Sketched all pages with pencil, now using a lightbox to ink with brush and nibs.

An inked panel for the kids fantasy graphic novel Otis and the Sylva Beast, written by Jacques Nyemb of Not So super Publishing. Art by Lauren Sparks.

A photo of Page 16, panel 3: Otis, an 11-year-old Black boy wearing glasses, a black outfit and carrying a large backpack with sleeping bag. His expression is slightly alarmed, which is appropriate for suddenly encountering a large, imposing-looking unknown adult.

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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 20/05/2026

This year, lots of people have been asking at conventions if my work contains AI. Since folks like the free buttons and stickers I give away, I figured I’d make some that send a very clear message of where I stand when it comes to AI generated art.

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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 02/05/2026

MY YOUNGEST (on our way home from school): “I can’t wait to get home, take a warm bath, eat some dinner, then watch some Bob Ross painting while under a nice warm blanket.” I need her to teach me how to relax.

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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 29/04/2026

Not gonna lie, I’ve been neglecting my garden this spring. But the roses are still growing so beautifully. Probably the most I’ve had yet. 🌱

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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 29/04/2026

Not gonna lie, I’ve been neglecting my garden this spring. But the roses are still growing so beautifully. Probably the most I’ve had yet. 🌱

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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 27/04/2026

Speaking of conventions, at the one I went to Saturday, this scary looking pin was the kids’ favorite. Kids of all walks picked it out of everything I had, while mortified parents caved in. My oldest and I laughed each time. I made a mental note to make more large kid appropriate pins next time.

Mythical tiger with tentacles around neck from Humascent story. Art by Skudsink. On 2 inch circular pin.

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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 27/04/2026

As a tiny Indy publisher I think I made the right call to do more small Saturday events in my state. They’re a lot less stressful and I make way more when I’m at events that aren’t so niche. I’ve done one a month so far and I’ve made more profit with lower table costs while growing local awareness.

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Asante Amani @asanteamani.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

!!!! Consider supporting ‘troubled detective’ on kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/joe...

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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 21/04/2026

Finally saw what bird laid these eggs in my rose bush. It’s a cardinal! I had to get my old DSLR to take a proper picture. 🌱🪺

Three Cardinal eggs in a nest within my rose bush.

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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 20/04/2026

I often find myself balancing wanting to prove myself by working too hard and protecting myself from being a John Henry figure who despite proving the human was more powerful than the machine, died while the railroad owners got their tracks built at record speed…

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Lauren Sparks @wingedelfgirl.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

After reading @notsosuper.pub's script, the first thing I did was character designs - here are a few from early 2023! I also pretty quickly started exploring how to simplify forested backgrounds, though we eventually switched from conventional forest to fungus forest. 😄

Character and costume concepts from early 2023 by Lauren Sparks drawn in grayscale ink and marker, of the character princess Darby, for the kids fantasy graphic novel "Otis and the Sylva Beast" written by Jacques Nyemb.

Princess Darby has dark skin and long curly dark hair. On the left is an idea for Darby's regular clothing as a princess, with sandals, a long skirt and short tunic decorated with a leaf motif, a belt with fancy buckle, bracelets, necklace and beaded headdress inspired by some Indian hair decorations, with her curly hair pulled back and a big flower also in her hair for decoration. her expression is cheerful and content.

On the right is an idea for Darby's clothing after fleeing her home and hiding in the forest for some weeks. She wears knee-high boots and pants with ripped-up knees, and the same short tunic with leaf motifs (though it's gotten ripped as well), covered by torso armor. She wears the same belt with fancy buckle, but there's a knife held in it at the front, and a sword in its scabbard hanging on her back from a diagonal shoulder strap. Her expression is much more fierce, and her hair is pulled back in a single braid with no ornaments.

Character and costume concepts from early 2023 by Lauren Sparks drawn in grayscale ink and marker, of the character Otis, for the kids fantasy graphic novel "Otis and the Sylva Beast" written by Jacques Nyemb.

There are 3 drawings of Otis, who has medium-dark skin, very short dark hair and large round glasses in all of these concepts. On the left is Otis with his whole getup: simple sandals, black pants, and a black long-sleeve shirt under a black poncho with a hood. The poncho has a light border around the edge of the hood and a simple black and white triangle design on the chest and shoulders. He wears a large backpack with a rolled-up sleeping back tied on the top of it.

In the center is Otis with the same outfit minus the backpack and with one arm out, showing the poncho more clearly.

On the right is Otis with the poncho off, held bundled over his left arm, to show the black button-down shirt he wears under it.

Character and costume concept from early 2023 by Lauren Sparks drawn in grayscale ink and marker and a little yell/orange colored pencil, of the character princess Darby, for the kids fantasy graphic novel "Otis and the Sylva Beast" written by Jacques Nyemb.

Darby wears a variation of her "hiding in the woods" costume from the other concept attached to this post, with boots, pants, tunic, torso and arm armor. She has a confident expression on her face and is posed dramatically lunging forward, with her sword held up in her right hand. Her sword is on fire with some yellow and orange colored pencil - the flaming capability is the secret cool thing about her custom sword.

Character, costume and environment concept from early 2023 by Lauren Sparks drawn in black ink and grayscale watercolor, of the character Otis, for the kids fantasy graphic novel "Otis and the Sylva Beast" written by Jacques Nyemb.

Otis stands on the near bank of a stream in bright sunshine, holding up his right hand to shade from the sun. The expression on his face is uncertain - he is totally lost. He wears a very similar costume to the other concept attached to this post: sandals, black pants, black long-sleeve shirt, black poncho with simple white triangle design around the shoulders/top of chest, large round glasses. He carries his big backpack with large sleeping bag tied on top. He has longer hair now, buzzed on the sides but longer on top.

The background with a stony stream and many plants and trees going back into the distance, is very loosely based on the style of Jeff Smith's forest backgrounds from the graphic novel Bone.

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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 10/04/2026

I always love spring time in the garden. I spotted this tiny nest with eggs in my rose bush. Don’t know what kind of bird, but will keep an eye out to learn.🌱

I spotted this tiny nest with three eggs in my rose bush. Don’t know what kind of bird, but will keep an eye out to learn.

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Nilah "Nine Jobs" Magruder @nilahmagruder.com · 09/04/2026

I'm back on the market! Fifteen years of experience as an author and animation professional. I'm available for storyboarding, writing, and illustration opportunities. Hit me up! Website: www.nilahmagruder.com

Looking for work! Story, writing, illustrating. nilahmagruder.com. Credits: Disney Junior's Ariel, Weather Hunters, Polly Pocket, Rapunzel's Tangled Adventures, Cannon Busters, Dinotrux. Experience: Storyboards, revisions. Outlining, screenwriting. Preschool, bridge, teen. Musicals, action adventure.

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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 08/04/2026

These Artemis II lunar flyby shots are cheering me up a little right now. I hope they’ll cheer yall up too. Even if it’s for a couple of minutes www.nasa.gov/gallery/luna...

Photo of Earth from NASA’s Artemis II lunar flyby.

Photo of moon close up with Earth the background from NASA’s Artemis II lunar flyby

Close up of the moon from NASA’s Artemis II lunar flyby photo

Photo of eclipse in space, from NASA’s Artemis II lunar flyby

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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 07/04/2026

My profile picture needs updating. I’m still around and I don’t want to take it for granted.

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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 04/04/2026

NOTE TO SELF: Roll up to conventions with a four course meal cause folks only seem to want to buy stuff when I’m eating. 😂 PS: I’m in Hickory NC for Time Tunnel Comic Con! Stop by if you’re near.

At my table at Time Tunnel Comic Con! Stop by if you’re near.

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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 01/04/2026

April Fools and AI, a match made in hell.

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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 26/03/2026

Lately I’ve been learning towards my boldest, most creative ideas, asking myself “what can’t A/I do well?” It’s freeing because for the longest time I’ve been trying to make my work more mainstream, but now that mainstream can be so easily copied, I’m in the tinkering space that I enjoy much more.

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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 26/03/2026

This spring sun is washing away the SAD I had this winter. I really missed the warm weather and growing things. Looking forward to gardening again.

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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 21/03/2026

That moment when you’re vending and someone who said they’ll be back actually comes back to get a book…

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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 21/03/2026

Our first in person festival of the year! And I get to spend it with two of my favorite people.

Me and my kiddos at our table selling books at a NC Book Festival.

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Jacques Nyemb @notsosuper.pub · 11/03/2026

Sucks to know that we live in the fire nation. Aang... come through 😫

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Lauren Sparks @wingedelfgirl.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Tiny panel inking!! Otis has noticed something... This art is for the kids fantasy graphic novel "Otis and the Sylva Beast" by @notsosuper.pub!! Pointy brush, nib, tired brush, next panel 🎉 #OtisAndTheSylvaBeast #makingcomics

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