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ryehickman.bsky.social
They/them. I make comics! Portfolio: ryehickman.com
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Not long now! Me + @morganbeem.bsky.social with a new ongoing series… Official announcement in the next few weeks!

i made some graphs abt this

Jadzia’s writing is so goooooood and she’s a wonderful collaborator y’all, I too am very very fortunate

I’ll be at BCAF again! It’s such a lovely show, I’m super honored

Tentacles!

Just got to image-search “pet rat” for reference and I’ve never been happier maybe I should pivot to talking-animal comics their little hands are so cuuuuute

Just had the most nourishing weekend in Lander and at Wind River Pride. Queer community and beauty and resilience really is everything huh

I love how distinctive @deuxdel.bsky.social's design for Galaxy is, no matter which incredibly talented artist draws her. Vash, @amancay.bsky.social, @ryehickman.bsky.social, @oneilljones.com, @ohheydj.bsky.social @bailierosenlund.bsky.social, John Timms, @alkcomics.bsky.social, and Rye again

HERE IT IS our final publication announcement for 2026: Heartbreak Sounds Good in a Place Like This by @nadiashammas.bsky.social & @jelajade.bsky.social ! Learn more about the book here: www.balustradepress.com/publication-... And say hi to Jade and Hello Boyfriend at TCAF this weekend!

The print edition of ✨You Follow Him✨ is now available on my store! (joncairns.bigcartel.com/product/you-...) "You Follow Him is a gay erotic cruising story starring you 🫵 in your encounter with a hairy and willing man. You meet each other's gaze and then... you follow him."

Welcome to the team, @ryehickman.bsky.social! They've got some fabulously spooky stuff in the works that I'm excited to share soon 🏇👻😈

I'll be tabling at TCAF for the first time! Please come see me and say hi! (yuri on) ice rink - table 90A 🏳️‍🌈 @torontocomics.bsky.social

Exciting news! I have new representation: @mmmlysaght.bsky.social at Aevitas Creative Management!

The novel we've been working on is funding a print run! Want that fancy silver foil cover? A chance to snag the ebook and paperback for 25% off?? (We've got an early bird special!) Make sure you're signed up to be notified when we launch on June 10th!

From @nytimes.com: 8 COMICS TO READ THIS PRIDE🏳️‍🌈 ✨HEY, MARY!✨ "...thoughtful and also takes provocative leaps..." Congrats @ryehickman.bsky.social and @andrewwheeler.bsky.social ! www.nytimes.com/2025/06/01/a...

I’ve drawn stuff in many corners of the comics industry (variety, the spice of life!) and it’s always interesting which works validate me to who. Some, it’s the books from “real” publishers (by which they mean prose pubs w a comics imprint) but to others it’s my cape stuff from the big two-

Editors and creators - I have a little break in my schedule between X-Men issues - if you have any covers or short stories you'd like me to do, reach out and let's chat! RTs appreciated!

YALL THIS BOOK IS GOING TO ROCK SO HARD

I've been waiting so long to talk about this, and I finally got the go-ahead! GALAXY: THE PRETTIEST STAR is getting a sequel, GALAXY: AS THE WORLD FALLS DOWN! The adventures of teen Galaxy continue, by me and the spectacular @ryehickman.bsky.social!

Fig one: Maya cannot fit her head into my people water to drink it, and disaster is about to ensue Fig two: Maya has her own glass of people water, and she does not have to stuff her head into a tube to drink it!

Less than two weeks!

The Transfixed bonus goodies have arrived!

manos

DC PRIDE is having a launch party at THE RIPPED BODICE in Culver City, CA! Because what's a 5-year anniversary without getting a little extra? 💃 This is a ticketed event but the ticket comes with a copy of DC Pride 2025 #1 AND a free DC Pride poster. Don't miss out--it's gonna be FUN! 💖🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Saturday May 31 Sarah Peitzmeier & I will be speaking at the Bay Area Book Festival on a panel titled "All Bodies, All Selves" from 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM in the Mystery Room at the Berkeley Public Library (2090 Kittredge St) www.baybookfest.org/schedule25/?...

On Friday May 30 at 7pm I'll be speaking with my Breathe co-author Sarah Peitzmeier at Copperfield's Books in Santa Rosa (775 Village Court). The event is free but you need to register here: www.copperfieldsbooks.com/event/maia-k...

Due to the dodgy way that all of us freelancers are paid: ⭐⭐ I am BRIEFLY opening up commissions ⭐ ⭐ The form is linked below. I will not accept requests via DM. I am logging out of bsky after I post this. christinelarsenillustration.com/commissions (reposts appreciated)

Check out this lovely article about Hey, Mary! and Low Orbit (which is now at the top of my to-read list) bookriot.com/these-comics...

Come see me in Lander! I’m gonna do a reading from Hey, Mary. It should be a good time!

Echoing @zacthompson.bsky.social feel free to shoot me a DM if Aftershock approaches you or if you are considering publishing with them. I would also, in the abstract, just advise people take their books elsewhere

Also, any creator who is approached by Aftershock - I'm happy to talk candidly with you about my experiences with them. If I can prevent what happened to me and my co-creators from happening to even one other person - it'll be worth it.

“Hey, Mary” by @andrewwheeler.bsky.social and @ryehickman.bsky.social is a beautiful, stunning book about coming out as gay as a Catholic and the heartbreak that the Church you love may never love you back—a relatable sadness no matter your sexuality. A beautiful, brave, honest work of faith.