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Writer and colorist of A Ghost Arm Made of Angry Ghosts, First Law of Mad Science, and the Monuments. Colorist of many other comics. Ghostarmshop.com https://mertzmakesstuff.com
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Hey Editors- I’m Looking for some paid work-mini series, fill ins, covers, etc. here’s a thread of some work [email protected] feel free to share 007 pages

I'm working on colors for The Monuments 2. The book is nearly done! Line art by the brilliant @spaghettikiss.bsky.social #comics #comicssky

Exclusive Reveal: DSTLRY unveils adult sci-fi series GALACTIC by Curt Pire and Amilcar Pinna DSTLRY unveils the adult sci-fi series GALACTIC by Curt Pire and Amilcar Pinna. We've got a first look at the new sci-fi epic.

💥 21/02/25 is DEADLINE TIME! UK Creators apply NOW for the BRITISH COMICS NOW opportunities from @comicartfestival.bsky.social • Rep UK comics for a weekend at COMIC ARTS MUSEUM BRUSSELS! • Your comics in the Int. Catalogue distributed by LICAF around the globe! Info at comicartfestival.com/news

Please check out my little comic!

My first time seeing one of my comics at a used bookstore. I’ve made it!

I have a free newsletter that mirrors updates from my website. Moved it from Substack to BeeHiiv. Update tomorrow A.M. If you were already subscribed, you are still subscribed. If you are NOT subscribed, or you're not SURE if you're subscribed, you can do so here: kibblesmith.beehiiv.com/subscribe

My house didn’t burn down, but I didn’t know that would be the case when I left it. Very proud to be part of this project from @madcavestudios.com and a truly insane roster of creators, supporting LA Fire victims and recovery. Call a shop and order it now. www.comicsbeat.com/exclusive-pr...

BEHOLD, my #commission list is OPEN! If you’ve been waiting for me to draw something for you now is the time. Character Commissions, Pin Ups or a Comic Cover. Email in the pic or at seanvongormanarDOTcom!

More Heathers gay stuff

colouring @seanphillips.bsky.social

tryna raise some funds to pay for a plumbing emergency (son flushed his own underwear a few times)

My man @tylerboss.bsky.social made one of my favorite books of the past few years in DEAD DOG’S BITE, and hell if he isn’t set to do it again with YOU’LL DO BAD THINGS, a giallo-inspired slasher tale that had me hooked from the first page. Preorder it now!

Ah yes...the weekend

New comic pages, this one featuring giant mechs obliterating each other. It’s a favorite challenge of mine to maintain the energy of pencils into my inks which is why I try and keep pencils as loose as possible. Now it’s ready for scanning and for colors by @mertzmakesstuff.com

Alex and I may be working on another super secret new comic.

GB surprised me. It made me feel strangely hopeful. Ghost Arm… is like nothing I’ve read before & I’m so glad I did. Years of reading comics and still blown away. William of Newbury is masterful storytelling. @oeming.bsky.social is incredible. @jasonmcnamara.bsky.social @mertzmakesstuff.com

I got my reading for the plane! @planetx.bsky.social @seanvongorman.bsky.social @joeyesposito.bsky.social @jasonmcnamara.bsky.social @mertzmakesstuff.com @comicbookyeti.com

First page from my back up story for Kaya 25 from @wescraigcomics.bsky.social and @imagecomics.com in stores now!

Still looking for cover work for April and beyond! I work fast and communicate well :) Will also do single page comics or anything that's short-term illustrative. Portfolio: fellhoundart.carrd.co

Vita is good people. Please help if you can!

Hire Konner!

Today I was laid off from Dark Horse Comics. While devastating news, I'm so proud of what I helped make there and am grateful to have worked alongside such amazing coworkers and creators. I'm not quitting comics yet, so if you or someone you know needs a savvy editor please reach out.

Had a job fall through at the last minute, so if anyone needs an artist for their book, their album...anything, I'm available after this week.

This crisis has been overwhelming in so many ways, esp for our toddler. Our family is so grateful for the assistance. I try to keep my child and their life offline as much as I can, to protect their privacy and to keep them safe, but this emergency (and asking for help) requires full disclosure.

Horror is a transgressive, punk rock genre that is at times VERY political. And a large component of our audience and community is very, very queer. You don't have to share our politics to enjoy horror, but you sure as shit should share the ideals that everyone has a right to exist if you make it.

Everything is bad but would you like to preorder S.I.R. my yuri motorcycle jousting comic coming to bookstores June 3rd 🥲🏍️⚔️🔥 Links below!

Hello, all. In a time where everything is so much for so many people, I feel guilty asking but my family and I are in need of help. Even if it is a signal boost, any help is appreciated. I love you all, and I hope you are all safe. gofund.me/980022e5

PAID COLORIST COMICS GIG: looking for a colorist who can do vintage 70s style flat colors. Vibrant, fun, and retro style preferred. 34 page job. See references below. If this is you, please email samples to louissouthard(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you so much as always! :)

With the Final Order Cutoff for DC's MISFITS OF MAGIC fast approaching, let me tell you a little story about why this one is so important to me. And sorry, it's gonna be a little heavy, but this is the last thing I made that my dad got to read before he passed away. (1/5)

It’s true! We’re so thrilled to be working with Titan to bring you the #WorstManOGN, a high stakes, high speed crime book set at/during a wedding on a private island!

The first worldbuilding sketch I did for this new book I'm working on. There will definitely be a kilted character in this book!

🤘SHITKICKERS is a go!! 🤘 Time to clean up the galaxy, one scumbag at a time. Back us on @wearezoop.bsky.social for the first two issues with incredible covers by co-creator @captainitaly.bsky.social and exclusive variants by Declan Shalvey and @sethdamoose.bsky.social!! zoop.gg/c/espositosc...

New cover drop!! This time for Emilia Strilchuks new fantasy series Oriana: The Forgotten Deities!! Such a huge fan of Emilia's work and super honored to have done a cover. Be sure to give the KS a follow in the link below ❤️

okay i'm technically on break but i just wanted to share that preorders for hello sunshine are UP!! there's no cover for it yet but i figured i'd throw it out there in case anybody wanted to jump on it real early haha. here's the barnes & noble link but you can also ask for it at your local shop!! ☀️

Following the death of my brother I’ve started writing an all-ages fantasy comic about grief to help process my own. Titled IT TOOK MY BROTHER, it follows a young boy on a mission to commune with his dead brother to find the monster that killed him, so he can get revenge. Includes a giant chicken 🐓

Harley Creed is cursed. @oni-press.bsky.social

Hokay. I'm bad at this, but I have to start doing it. HELLO I AM WRITING A COMIC BOOK CALLED: "YOU'LL DO BAD THINGS" ISSUE 0NE IS OUT ON MARCH 26TH. IT IS A SLASHER/MYSTERY COMIC IN THE VEIN OF THE ITALIAN GIALLO HORROR FILMS OF THE 1970'S. HERE IS THE COVER TO ISSE ONE:

Oh yeah, I just made FULL TILT available to buy digitally! ko-fi.com/s/e168334585

R.I.P. Jules Feiffer. Here's my favorite strip by him.

Endure. Persevere. Survive. Help your people. Get a little tougher and meaner but don’t let it poison your heart.

This year, you're going to be getting a lot for just $1 a month!

Revenge is the family business. WE'RE TAKING EVERYONE DOWN WITH US #1. @imagecomics.bsky.social. March 26th, 2025. Stefano Landini / Matthew Rosenberg / @teetov.bsky.social / @wordie.bsky.social / Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou / @beccasee.bsky.social

Working on colors for volume 2 of The Monuments. Art by @spaghettikiss.bsky.social #comics

This was from around 2008? His work has had a profound impact on me since i was wee teenager.

A girl I knew in college saw David Lynch speak at an event. When it ended, she found a way to get to the front to tell him how much his films and shows meant to her. His response was “Thank you. And remember, the universe is in your basement.”