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A dad that did some writing/storyboards for Adventure Time, Midnight Gospel, lead background designer on MYSTERY CUDDLERS, Netflix, HBO & more. Check out my graphic novel CARTOONSHOW from Oni Press. https://linktr.ee/derekmballard

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don’t tell anyone but the way that Toth handled Hot Wheels is the same kinda energy I’m trying to bring to these Adventure Time comics.

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work stuff.

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don’t think (1/2)

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the moron

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From: What the Fox Deserves (1960), dir. Lê Minh Hiền, Vietnam Animation Studio The first Vietnamese cartoon

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great American survival challenge (1/2)

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ban and scan (1/3)

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Thanks to everyone for reading & sharing my comics! You make it worthwhile. If you enjoy them please consider supporting me via Ko-fi. Florida is rough, oof. (Sorry to bug y’all !) t.co/EtX8wKgtL8

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Again, I say unto you: thou shalt read CARTOONSHOW.

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winning despite technical failure (1/2)

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tummy trouble!

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simply create value (1/2)

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cracking the code with my friend, Rose Briccetti 💕

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Today is the birthday of comic book artist Nina Albright (Feb. 15, 1907-Feb. 7, 1997). She worked for a number of companies during the Golden Age, including Fiction House, Timely/Marvel, St. John, & Archie.

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stolen bologna

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adrift (1/2)

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public service announcement

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pride of work

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keep going (1/2)

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a comic about door hardware (1/3)

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American single parent

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Cartoonist Morrie Turner (Dec. 11, 1923–Jan. 25, 2014), a WWII veteran & mechanic for the Tuskegee Airman, created the comic strip Wee Pals, the first with an integrated cast. It ran from 1965-2014, and was adapted into an animated series (Kid Power) by ABC in 1972. #BlackHistoryMonth 1/2

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werewolf attack

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helpline (1/2)

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Artist Matt Baker (Dec. 10, 1921 - Aug. 11, 1959). Active in the Golden Age, he is most remembered for his amazing covers & beautiful women. Tragically, he died of a heart attack at the young age of 37. #BlackHistoryMonth