Here’s a quick video of me drawing Trog from Rex Rocket
John Gallagher Cartoonist
@johnbgallagher.bsky.social
Artist/Writer/Educator/Dad; Creator of Max Meow kids' graphic novel series from Random House (Book 5 hits Nov 2023!) Art Director of Ranger Rick magazine www.maxmeow.com
Thanks Lori! You ROCKET! :)
Lori Tecler@loritecler.bsky.social · 3w agoIn @johnbgallagher.bsky.social's REX ROCKET: COSMIC WEINER DOG, flexy, bendy Rex & his misfit crew band together for the greater good in an out of this world space adventure. Fantastic art, great characters & lots of laughs make this one a winner! #kidlit 📚👍
New #BubbleFox #Comic drops tomorrow! But the current toon is still bringing up the rear! bubblefox.thecomicseries.com/comics/1444
Tuesday morning! I'll be talking about my new book, Rex Rocket, with Mindy Thomas (Wow in the World, Absolutely Mindy) on SiriusXM, Kids Place Live Channel, between 8:30 and 9 AM.
Unboxing my new kids graphic novel, Rex Rocket: Cosmic Wiener Dog! My golden retriever has some opinions...
Max Meow's buddy, Rex Rocket, is blasting out in his own kids graphic novel series-- perfect for fans of InvestiGATORS, Dog Man, and Catstronauts! Coming August 4th, 2026! Pre-order your copy today! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739028...
Rex Rocket: Cosmic Wiener Dog by John Gallagher: 9780593712306 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
Introducing a hysterical brand new graphic novel series from the bestselling creator of Max Meow! Meet Rex Rocket, a super stretchy weiner dog who boldly ventures to a mysterious new planet with his p...
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I am honored to be appearing at the National Book Festival in Washington DC on August 22! Please stay tuned for speaking and signing times! newsroom.loc.gov/news/2026-li...
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A great day was had at Fredericksburg Comic Con! Kids of all ages were drawing cute cats, space dogs, teddy bears, and even #2 Pencil heroes! #kidslovecomics
Get ready for some summer comics fun! Fredericksburg Comic Con is this weekend—July 11-12, 2026. There will be Kids Love Comics activities and workshops, arcade games, special guests (voice actors, wresters, and comic creators), artist alley, and exhibitors. Swipe to see the programming line-up.
ALA Chicago: Librarians can get posters, and buttons, and sketches, oh my! I'll be there with the National Cartoonists Society in the Graphic Novel section-- come on by! #americanlibraryassociation #graphicnovelsforkids #librarian
June 25-29th—Chicago Bound! Excited to be representing the National Cartoonists Society attending this year's American Library Association! Come see us at booths 1434 and 1634!
Tomorrow is #freecomicbookday across the US, in Comic Shops everywhere! I'' be in Delaware at @captainbluehen.bsky.social ocial from 11-4, signing books, doing sketches, and laughing with the cool folks who come by!
Thanks for the kind words Tim! Means so much coming from a top dog like you!
Tim Smyth@historycomics.bsky.social · 5mo agoOut this August! Can’t wait to see it in full color. Zany and hysterical fun. Visual story-telling taking full advantage of the medium. Team work. Fascinating science sprinkled throughout. LOVE how the end of each chapter builds suspense. All from the brilliant . @johnbgallagher.bsky.social
This Saturday, March 28, I'm proud to be the keynote speaker at the 4th Annual Culpeper Con! The show runs from 10-5, and I will be speaking (and drawing) from 12-1 The first 30 children IN ATTENDANCE* will receive a copy of Max Meow 6: When Pancakes Go Bad (Really Bad!) www.culpepercon.org
CulpeperCon | Comic Book & Pop Culture Convention
Join CulpeperCon, the ultimate celebration of comic books, graphic novels, and pop culture in Culpeper County!
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I don't usually create gif memes,but when I do, Kid Rock is my muse... #halftimeshow #kidrock
Cover Reveal for my latest graphic novel, Rex Rocket: Cosmic Wiener Dog! Pre-order now (detail in comments)! youtu.be/aiNnhnt3qfs
Introducing Rex Rocket: Cosmic Wiener Dog Graphic Novel from John Gallagher (Max Meow)
YouTube video by Max Meow: Cat Crusader
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The adventures of a precocious 6-year-old and his stuffed tiger debuted on November 18, 1985. NPR's Renee Montagne spoke with the comic strip's editor, Lee Salem, in 2005.
40 years ago, Calvin and Hobbes' raucous adventures burst onto the comics page
The adventures of a precocious 6-year-old and his stuffed tiger debuted on November 18, 1985. NPR's Renee Montagne spoke with the comic strip's editor, Lee Salem, in 2005.
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Happy Halloween! So honored that a student wanted to be Max Meow!
Excited to be part of this article from Arlington Magazine about Northern Virginia children's book authors. www.arlingtonmagazine.com/childrens-bo...
10 Super Giftable Children's Books by D.C.-Area Authors
Need a great gift for the holidays or any day? Check out these new kids' lit and YA titles by local authors in the DMV.
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Proud to back Hullabaloo, a new kids comics magazine, being put together by some talented folks. Check it out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/com...
Hullabaloo Comics Magazine
Comics for kids
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"The technicolor twists and turns and cliffhanger chapter endings of this graphic novel will have readers racing to the end." Excited to be included in The New York Times' article about kids graphic novels, with some very positive things to say about Max Meow! You can learn more at www.maxmeow.com
'The Awakening of The Light' - Synopsis (Updated) ataleoftwoforces.wordpress.com/2025/08/16/t...
‘The Awakening of The Light’ – Synopsis
Victoria is just an ordinary girl from The Kingdom of Beltophia… Or is she? Suddenly, her life is thrown into chaos, a forgotten myth begins to resurface… and everything changes… In the…
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“Small children from poor or middle-class families who watch ‘Sesame Street’ do better on cognitive tests and in first grade than children who do not watch it,” Renata Adler wrote, in 1972.
The Invention of “Sesame Street”
Renata Adler’s 1972 review of the program that revolutionized children’s television.
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Worlds Collide! Getting ready for Open House...
In just 2 weeks! Come join me at Fairfax Comic Con! AUGUST 23 & 24, Kids Love Comics will be at two--TWO different Comic Cons!!! Next up: Fairfax, VA! Come meet fun kids comics creators, and learn to draw their characters in our FREE KLC Workshops! www.fairfaxcomiccon.com/kidslovecomi...
I'm excited to share my newest adventure: This week, I am prepping my classroom for a return to teaching elementary art at Spring Hill Elementary School in the Fairfax County Public Schools. I can't wait to share the magic of art and imagination with my wonderful students! Go Panthers!
Did you know there was once a domestic cat constellation? 'Felis' was created by French astronomer Joseph Jérôme Lefrançois de Lalande in 1799, but the International Astronomical Union dumped Felis when they created their official constellation boundaries in 1930. www.ianridpath.com/startales/fe...
