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MeSseD Comics by Creative Mussel
@messedcomics.bsky.social
"MeSseD" is a comic that spotlights the daily grind of sewer worker, Lilliput. She's our guide to a wild world that's right below our feet.
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Research for MeSseD Comics: "wastewater surveillance could become a valuable tool for tracking the spread of the parasite and guiding public health efforts." www.wilx.com/2026/08/03/m...
MSU researchers explore wastewater testing amid cyclosporiasis outbreak
As Michigan experiences its largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak, Michigan State University researchers say wastewater surveillance could become a valuable tool for tracking the spread of the para...
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Sharing the review from World Comic Book Review by Neil Raymundo of our comic book St. Malo. “St. Malo #1 opens with a clear sense of purpose, combining historical context, cultural identity, and horror without overcomplicating its premise.” worldcomicbookreview.com/2026/04/30/s...
St. Malo #1 (Review) - World Comic Book Review
Writer: Jay B. Kalagayan Illustrator: Feriowind Creative Mussel, January 2026 St. Malo #1 opens with a clear sense of purpose, combining historical context, cultural identity, and horror without overc...
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THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the ArtsWave Truth & Inspiration Showcase! You can check out five comic book pages from St. Malo (brought to life by the incredible artist @feriowind.bsky.social ), alongside the amazing work of all the other Inspire Artists. CAC until Sept 27, 2026
Tried to watch one episode of #X-Men97 ... #failed #binge #lovedit @redcatcomics.bsky.social
Creative Mussel Comics is Coast to Coast! In a world where traditional distribution is shrinking, getting mail orders from all corners of the country is pure magic. Thank you for supporting indie comics MeSseD, St. Malo, and more! www.messedcomics.com/single-post/...
Creative Mussel: Comics Coast to Coast
Thank you to our readers! In a rapidly shifting landscape where traditional comic book distribution has shrunk significantly, the simple act of ordering a comic book through the mail has transformed i...
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As we celebrate freedom this weekend, we also honor the deep roots of our communities. Over 250 years ago—in 1763—Filipinos established St. Malo outside New Orleans, the first Asian settlement in North America. Our history is woven into the fabric of America.
How does comic book horror come to life? Get a behind-the-scenes look at The Goat: Pope Lick Creek Monster #1 (Pgs 3 & 5)! See how we turn a script into suspenseful final art on the Pope Lick Trestle. messedcomics.com/single-post/behind-the-scenes-of-the-goat-pope-lick-creek-monster-1-pages-3-5
Behind the Scenes of the Goat: Pope Lick Creek Monster #1, Pages 3 & 5
Creative Mussel presents a behind-the-scenes look at the Goat! Enjoy a new look at the incident on the Pope Lick Trestle
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Next weekend, Creative Mussel makes our A2CAF debut! Jay will be be at Ann Arbor District Library signing books, including our new release St. Malo #1, our cryptid folklore comics, and sewer sci-fi series MeSseD. June 13-14 FREE admission aadl.org/a2caf #A2CAF #IndieComics #GraphicNovels
A2CAF 2026 | Ann Arbor District Library
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What an Asian Festival Columbus! 🇵🇭 Huge thanks to everyone who hit the Creative Mussel booth on Saturday. Connecting over indie comics, Filipino history, and cryptids is exactly why I write and publish. Rain cut Sunday, but Saturday's energy was unmatched. Keep reading, and see you on the road!
Happy Earth Day! 🌿🦍 Celebrate our planet’s weirdest resident with a FREE digital copy of Grassman: Ohio’s Favorite Cryptid! Keep the Earth wild and dive into the mystery: 👉 messedcomics.com/free-comics Physical copies: ko-fi.com/s/0824cbe953
Huge thanks to everyone who voted! Jay got 2nd Place for Best Local Writer in CityBeat’s 2026 Best of Cincinnati! It’s an honor to represent the indie comic community alongside such talented writers. Read more: www.citybeat.com/best-of-2026/ @citybeatcincy.bsky.social
Big news! Creative Mussel is hitting the road, thanks to a Professional Development and Project Support grant from the Ohio Arts Council! #AsianFoodFest (Cincinnati) #ClevelandAsianFestival #AsianFestival (Columbus) Huge thanks to #OhioArtsCouncil for supporting individual artists.
Thumbnailing!! I always scan and clean up my thumbnails for review because I tend to fill every inch of my sketchbook with random stuff, so what even IS part of the thumbnail is not often clear. (This is for a @messedcomics.bsky.social project where the cryptids are all friends 💖)
Huge thanks to the community for nominating Creative Mussel for CityBeat’s Best of 2026. Let’s keep the spotlight on comic creators! Vote for: Local Author: Jay B. Kalagayan Local Artist: Dylan Speeg Person Who Makes a Difference: Jay B. Kalagayan citybeat.com/best-of-2026/ Deadline: March 22
Huge thanks to everyone who splashed by the MeSseD Comics table at Frogman Festival! 🐸✨ Rain or shine, this community is unmatched. It was a blast being back in the mix with so many curious and creative folks. Massive shoutout to Jeff and the team for building such a welcoming space! Stay strange.
The Frogman Festival is back! 🐸 MeSseD Comics is heading to Loveland this Saturday for a full day of curiosities. Find the Cryptid Corner featuring: 🇵🇭 Filipino Lore: St. Malo & Dr. Skintag 🌽 Midwest Legends: Grassman, The GOAT Oasis Conference Center (Loveland, OH) Sat, March 7 | 9:30 AM - 5 PM
See us at #WWETT2026! 🪠 Look for giant sewer worms & life-size comic pages in the ICC hallways! Lilliput & Akka are back with Season 3 (#DavidMack cover), Cryptids, & local history. Indy | Feb 16-19
Huge thanks to #UnionRamen & #BayouBarkada for hosting our Filipinx Creator event! 🇵🇭 The St. Malo debut was special because of your hospitality & guidance.
#4: Fact Behind the Fiction – Working with Historian Mākialani Kanewa-Mariano The shadows are darker when they are cast against the light of real history. For our latest blog, we’re pulling back the curtain on the collaboration that defines St. Malo. www.messedcomics.com/single-post/...
#4: Fact Behind the Fiction – Working with Historian Mākialani Kanewa-Mariano
Better fiction is built on historical fact. That belief led me to a crucial collaboration that has shaped the very foundation of this comic.
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Happy New Year from Creative Mussel! 🥂 2025 was huge—5 new books! 📚 MeSseD: Dregs S2 The Intrusion #1 Dr. Skintag Grassman The Goat Next: St. Malo hits in Jan! 🇵🇭⚓️ Thanks for reading, sharing, and hosting us on the road. You make this possible. Let’s get weird in 2026!
Join us as we celebrate local voices, and incredible storytelling. Jay B. Kalagayan – St Malo & Filipino Assassin Maika Llanea – The Gobbling Goblins Thursday, January 8 | 7 – 9 PM MaryMag (Above Union Ramen) 1837 Magazine St. NOLA ADMISSION: FREE www.facebook.com/share/1CziVN...
Art that is meant to disappear. In Part 3 of our St. Malo series, we dive into #StephanieSyjuco’s incredible murals in New Orleans and how they are featured in our upcoming comic book. www.messedcomics.com/single-post/... From 1883 engravings to "ghostly" wheat pastes, history is coming alive.
#3 A Ghostly Glimpse: Stephanie Syjuco’s Murals Inspire the St. Malo Comic
My latest research trip in January 2025 was a truly transporting experience. I was thrilled to witness Stephanie Syjuco’s amazing St. Malo murals across the city of New Orleans.
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Exclusive Interview! Ever wonder what happens when a legendary cryptid gets his own horror comic? @hometownhaunts.bsky.social sits down with Jay to talk about THE GOAT. SPOILER ALERT: Jay spills the tea on a future clash with a cryptid "no one asked for." www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOWA...
S5 Episode 120 THE POPE LICK MONSTER WITH JAY B. KALAGAYAN
YouTube video by Hometown Haunts Podcast
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We got an ArtsWave Inspire Artist Grant With this support, we’re spotlighting a story that is rarely told in classrooms: the Manilamen of St. Malo. This historical fiction comic series will bring to life the first Asian settlement in America. Artwork by Feriowind. moversmakers.org/2025/12/10/a...
