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From 2007 to Now: Wotto on His Threadless Origins and Artistic Evolution

Wotto—aka Craig Watkins—has spent the last 17 years building a world full of oddball characters, chaotic charm, and stories you can’t help but get lost..
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Addeline Griswold’s Burger Babie: Sweet Designs with a Sharp Bite

Addeline Griswold, better known as Burger Babie, is a self-proclaimed creator of “childlike art for adults” that’s equal parts nostalgic, sarcastic, and delightfully twisted. Her..
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Liz Climo on Living in the Present: Comics, Joy, and Everyday Magic

In a world that sometimes feels like it’s spiraling into the void of chaos and doomscrolling, Liz Climo makes art that stands out like a..
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The Making of Ghost Machine #1: Insights from the Creators of a New Comic Era

In a world where superheroes have long dominated the comic book landscape, a new player emerges to shake the foundations and chart a bold, uncharted..
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L.A.–Based Rockers OTTTO Tell Us About Their New Album, ‘Life is a Game’

Metal energizes music fans like no other genre can. It can make you feel like sprinting into a mosh pit and colliding with oncoming traffic...
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Bringing Magic to the World: A Spotlight on Lissy Marlin, Illustrator of ‘The Magic Misfits’

“God, do we need color and magic right now,” says award-winning illustrator Lissy Marlin in the welcome video to her YouTube channel. Being able to..
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‘Blades of Furry’ Creators Discuss Battle Skating, Queer Representation, and the Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Combine the awe-inspiring grace of figure skating with the dramatic takedowns of judo, and you get a sport so epic that it could only exist..
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Sweeney Boo Talks with Us About Witches, Giving Her Cat Superpowers, and Her Latest Graphic Novel

Whether or not they can fly, shoot lasers out of their eyes, or lick their own elbow, a superhero’s most impressive ability is showing bravery..
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Jack Teagle Talks About The Simpsons, His UFO Encounter, and More

Illustrator and painter Jack Teagle works from an old shipping container he converted into a studio on his parent’s farm in Southwest England. His workspace..
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A Conversation with ‘Essays and Fictions’ Author and Artist Brad Phillips

“Lying is an art, for sure, but it’s one I’m working hard to unlearn. Honesty is a mind-altering substance,” says Canadian painter and writer Brad..
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Diversity in the Skate Scene: Spotlight on Black Girls Skate

The skatepark can be a pretty intimidating place for beginners. Especially if you can’t spot anyone who looks like you or shares your life experience...
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Satan, Squee, and Comedic Snark: Spotlight on Jhonen Vasquez

Jhonen Vasquez is a master of funny. The cartoonist, writer, and filmmaker has developed a cult-like following with his TV shows, comic books, and music..