In this month’s newsletter: * Last Week’s (Other) Convention * Trying Another New Thing * Homeward Bound * Reader Poll - Digital, Physical, or Vertical? * Do I Suck At This? open.substack.com/pub/acorncom...

Defying Convention

When you're making your own comics, you can't be afraid to try something new

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In preparation for LumiCon tomorrow, I updated the preview videos for Heroes & Zeros and The Olympian. Let me know what you think! #comics #indiecomics youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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Preview Videos for Acorn's Comics

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Just three days til LumiCon! Come to this brand-new virtual con with comics, voice actors, panels, contests, and more! Here’s some of the exclusive bundles we’re offering - all physical bundles include free shipping to the continental U.S. @lumibug.bsky.social #LumiCon

We’re here and ready to go at @indiecomicscreator.bsky.social in Jacksonville! A writer, a convention squirrel, and a sea monster artist. I love sharing days like this with my family - it makes it even more special. @squirrelydoc.bsky.social

Hey #comics fam!! It's #selfpromosaturday - what have you got out this week? What's on Kickstarter? Show me your comics!!!

Closing in on that $1k mark! Who wants to help us out?

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Salvaged Relics is 52 pages of comics and prose for $16. Alongside myself, I've brought along Felipe Thowsend, @taylorstauftart.bsky.social, @cesious.blue, @lukewhenderson.bsky.social, and @artoftcbaldwin.bsky.social Check it out here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/nya...

Please welcome back, Greg Maraio & his life-size X-men! Presented by Even Better, the Ultimate X-men Fan Experience will be on display in the SNHU Arena Saturday & Sunday #Granitecon #Granitecon2026 #GraniteStateComincon #Xmen97 Granite State Comicon is presented by @dmcomics.bsky.social

Suitcases packed, cat sitter confirmed, we’re heading to Jacksonville for First Coast Comic Con & @indiecomicscreator.bsky.social shortly. Make sure to get your tickets and we’ll see you Saturday!

I just backed Brackish #1 & 2 on Kickstarter. This is written by Civil Disobedience contributor @jonathanhedrick.bsky.social with art by Riccardo Faccini. It looks like a great series and you can get the first 2 issues with this campaign! www.kickstarter.com/projects/jon...

Brackish #1 & 2 - From Jonathan Hedrick Comics

A dark tale of two families with a tragic history violently colliding once again deep within the Florida swamps.

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Hey #Jacksonville! I’ll be at @indiecomicscreator.bsky.social / First Coast Comic Con NEXT SATURDAY, July 11! Get your tickets now and make sure you come say hi! #indiecomics

While we’re all out here celebrating our freedom this weekend - you can now read all issues of both Heroes & Zeros and The Olympian on @comix.one or @globalcomix.com for free! We’re really proud of these comics and want all of you discover them. Click below to check them out!

Do you want to help us decide which comic to make next? There’s two days left to vote in our newsletter poll - click in the comments and let us know where you stand!

After next month, the rest of my year is EMPTY. I like to work, so, if you need any art done for your next project, and you like what I do, consider hiring me! I'm a GLAAD winning, Ringo and Eisner nominated cartoonist! Portfolio: lanelloyd.crevado.com Commissions: ko-fi.com/sablepod/com...

Lane Lloyd

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Read Mor-Rioghan’s story from the beginning in our queer dark fantasy comic Maraketh’s Chosen! Mor-Rioghan, a novice demon warrior witch, is struggling to find her place in the Order of Maraketh. Art by @nornnoszka.bsky.social and letters by @rebelmusecomics.bsky.social. Spellboundcrimescomics.com

In this month’s newsletter: Appreciation for all our supporters, but especially these folks; POLL: Which comic should we make next?; No more paid tier, but if you want to help us out we won’t be mad about it; RISING TIDE: Make plans to attend LumiCon! open.substack.com/pub/acorncom...

Shout-Outs and Commendations

Two years of comics, conventions, new friends, and lots of support

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Still trying to get Boom’s attention, doesn’t seem to work but I’m still adding this to my Portfolio.

Ok friends, it’s time to get to work. There’s only two days left to fund The Ruth Avenue Raiders. It’s an all-ages graphic novel that has nostalgia, killer art, and one of the best writers out there in @damienbecton.bsky.social Go back it! www.kickstarter.com/projects/bec...

THE RUTH AVENUE RAIDERS | a HEY ARNOLD/RECESS inspired OGN

The best elementary football team on Ruth Avenue tackles their toughest opponents yet, The Robots of Sector7! Win or go CHROME! 90+Pgs!

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Hey guys! I'm available for sequential work, cover work, and private commissions! artbyminervafox.com/work #makingcomics #art Samples in thread!

It feels SO GOOD to be coming back to Jacksonville for @indiecomicscreator.bsky.social on July 11! Get your tickets now, then stop by and pick up issues one AND two of Heroes & Zeros and The Olympian! #comics #indiecomics

Kobra Olympus is a comic about a queer woman superhero! In this issue, she and her gf team up with a mutant chicken to stop a kaiju! We met our original goal, and 1st stretch goal! Everyone gets an artbook! We have a 2nd stretch goal for a short story! www.kickstarter.com/projects/jam...

Kobra Olympus Issue #4 "Giant Armadillo Attack!"

Kobra Olympus and Dorothy Diamond meet a pair of mutant animals!

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Closed mouths don’t get fed. If you’ve got the recourses, and wanna help bring another indie banger to life, our team wants to hear from you! 🙂‍↔️ (feel free to DM me as well)

To my internet-based friends: If you see me at Heroes this weekend, please stop and introduce yourself. I have limited amounts of things to give away if you do (my choice what to give, while supplies last). I’ll be wearing my Olympian t-shirt tomorrow! #HeroesCon2026

2026 upcoming conventions! Come meet Paul and discover your new favorite comic! @indiecomicscreator.bsky.social @lumibug.bsky.social @granitecon.bsky.social

Right now there’s a tie in the “what should we do next” poll (in the linked newsletter). We’d love some more feedback before the poll closes next week. If nothing else someone please break the tie! (Their is a section for paid subscribers but most of the post is free)

Acorn Comics@acorncomics.bsky.social · 2mo ago

In this month’s newsletter: Mandel Fan Fest; Overlapping Campaigns; Hints of the Future; A Rising Tide; Paul’s Favorite Pages substack.com/@acorncomics...

This newsletter has a poll for the next project you’d like to see from Acorn Comics (after we finish the current arcs of Heroes & Zeros and The Olympian). Poll will be open for a week and I may put up a partial script or a super rough thumbnail of the winner in next month’s newsletter. So go vote!

Acorn Comics@acorncomics.bsky.social · 2mo ago

In this month’s newsletter: Mandel Fan Fest; Overlapping Campaigns; Hints of the Future; A Rising Tide; Paul’s Favorite Pages substack.com/@acorncomics...

In this month’s newsletter: Mandel Fan Fest; Overlapping Campaigns; Hints of the Future; A Rising Tide; Paul’s Favorite Pages substack.com/@acorncomics...

Time For A Breather

But that doesn't mean we're not planning big things

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Backing us means getting campaign-exclusive bonuses while discovering a bold story and striking visuals, all packed with social themes and reality-bending discussions. Wow! Check us out on Kickstarter. #comicbook

South Florida! Come out and see us today at Mandel Fan Fest in West Palm Beach! And don’t mind the yelling from under the table, that’s what I like to call Roblox Day Care.

vist.ly/558tx The Olympian is making major noise on Kickstarter! Don't miss @odphpodcast.bsky.social SPOILER FREE @fanlightzone.bsky.social review of Issue #2 from @ezaesq.bsky.social! #comics #kickstarter #TheOlympian #acorncomics

THE OLYMPIAN #2 (ACORN COMICS) — Fanlight Zone

Vasilis Meyer is a young man from Niftee, New Hampshire. Small town life is all he ever knows. At times, ignorance is bliss. Many can thrive in this setting and never aspire for more.

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I just got my stickers for The Olympian’s campaign and they look amazing! I tried a new supplier (a friend of mine works there) and they were fast, professional, and less expensive than the other companies I looked into. www.onlinelabels.com/custom-stick...

Custom Stickers - Premium Materials, Printed Fast | OnlineLabels®

Custom stickers with premium gloss or matte finish. Weatherproof, durable, low order minimums, and shipped fast, 2-3 day turnaround.

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