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An Eisner Award-winning subscription comic site that dives into the story behind comics: SKTCHD.com. Home of Off Panel, a weekly interview podcast: bit.ly/OffPanelPod. User of all the words. Kind of curious. By @davidharper.bsky.social.
Updated pinned post: SKTCHD is an Eisner-winning subscription comic site! You can find SKTCHD + its weekly interview podcast, Off Panel, here: ✏️ SKTCHD: SKTCHD.com 🍎 Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o... 🎵 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6Fpkvri... 🎥 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@sktchdcomic
I was just charged for my annual subscription to @sktchd.bsky.social, the now EISNER-WINNING comics news and journalism site, and I gotta say, it’s an even bigger bargain than I remember. If you’re not subscribed, you’re missing out.
Artist @matiasbergara.bsky.social is a one of one, and today on SKTCHD, we talked his path to comics, his evolution, collaborating with @sispurrier.bsky.social, and more, before we break down a cover and four pages from the first issue of A Mischief of Magpies #1 and the choices he made on the page.
"I Try to Never Do the Same Page Twice": Artist Matías Bergara on His Art and A Mischief of Magpies - SKTCHD
If I was tasked with creating a list of the most gifted comic artists operating today, Matías Bergara 1 would be on a shortlist of names near the top. There are very few who can create fully unique la...
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It was a MASSIVE month on Off Panel, SKTCHD's weekly interview podcast, so let's recap the past month. Up first was the return of Ed Brubaker to the show, as the writer visited to talk about his new graphic novel Five Gears in Reverse, the upcoming Unfinished Tales, the Criminal show, and more.
Off Panel #559: Adjacent Spaces with Ed Brubaker - SKTCHD
Writer Ed Brubaker joins the show to talk about his long collaboration with Sean Phillips and the recently released Five Gears in Reverse. Brubaker discusses the status of the Criminal show, the state...
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Woo! SKTCHD won the Best Comics-Related Periodical/Journalism Eisner Award! To celebrate, I'm having a sale for new subs to my entirely ad-free, fully independent subscription comic site. Use the code "OhWowEisner" on check out to save 50% on any plan! The code is only good until Sunday, 8/9.
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Welcome to SKTCHD. So…what is SKTCHD? SKTCHD is an Eisner Award-winning subscription comic site run by David Harper that’s designed to tell the story behind the world of comics in a variety of ways, i...
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This week on Off Panel, we have a rare episode recorded in person, as writers @joshuawilliamson.bsky.social and @kellysue.bsky.social joined me to share why they love comics, how creating them affects them as readers, what makes the medium special, and more.
Off Panel #564: Why We Love Comics with Joshua Williamson and Kelly Sue DeConnick - SKTCHD
Writers Joshua Williamson and Kelly Sue DeConnick joined me at San Diego Comic Con for a special episode where we talk about why they love comics. Up first, Williamson shares why he loves comics, how ...
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This week on Off Panel, we have a rare episode recorded in person, as writers @joshuawilliamson.bsky.social and @kellysue.bsky.social joined me to share why they love comics, how creating them affects them as readers, what makes the medium special, and more.
Off Panel #564: Why We Love Comics with Joshua Williamson and Kelly Sue DeConnick - SKTCHD
Writers Joshua Williamson and Kelly Sue DeConnick joined me at San Diego Comic Con for a special episode where we talk about why they love comics. Up first, Williamson shares why he loves comics, how ...
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July was officially the biggest month in the history of Off Panel when it comes to downloads, which is a very cool thing! Thanks to everyone for listening, and if you want to check it out, you can find it on: Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6Fpkvri... YouTube: www.youtube.com/@sktchdcomic Apple:
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Visual Arts Podcast · Updated Weekly · A weekly comics interview podcast hosted by David Harper of SKTCHD that gets the story behind the stories and creators we love, as well as the broader comic book...
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I wrote about ten things that stood out from this year's absolutely bananas San Diego Comic Con, from DC's dominance and hope maybe being a strategy for Marvel to collectibles going a step too far and activations not going far enough. It's a big one!
Let’s Talk About Ten Things That Stood Out from an Insanely Busy, and Insanely Insane, San Diego Comic Con - SKTCHD
In lieu of my regular edition of Comics Disassembled, this week’s Friday column is going to shift its focus to the recent San Diego Comic Con, as I wrote about ten things that stood out from the event...
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San Diego Comic Con 2026 was an unforgettable and unfathomably exhausting event, and in this feature, I share my journal from the experience, cataloguing my journey into the mysteries of the event and everything I learned from it.
A Look Inside the SKTCHD Journal from an Unforgettable, and Exhausting, San Diego Comic Con - SKTCHD
This piece is brought to you by the sponsor for my trip to San Diego Comic Con, Lunar Distribution. Thanks to the team over there for helping me make my way to the event. Going into San Diego Comic Co...
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Maybe the most discussed subject at San Diego Comic Con was the leak of the Eisner Awards winners list. But what really happened with that? I did my best to piece it together, and then wrote about its (perhaps surprising) impact on the event itself.
So, What Really Happened with the Eisner Awards Winner List? - SKTCHD
It was the leak heard ‘round the con.
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This week on Off Panel, artist Andy Kubert joined the podcast to talk about his life, art, and career in comics, and how that all led to his first creator-owned project in his new series at @skybound.bsky.social + @imagecomics.com, TERMINAL.
Off Panel #563: Don't Give Up with Andy Kubert - SKTCHD
Artist Andy Kubert joins the show to talk about his life and career in comics and his new series Terminals. Kubert discusses his schedule oriented approach, how he thinks about the job, what he learne...
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Prefer to read rather than watch? SKTCHD subscribers have the option to do both, so subscribe to get all the Chip Chat glory!
Chip Chat Vol. 7: The Big Q&A - SKTCHD
It’s time for the longest Chip Chat yet! That’s because I asked you all for questions for this episode with Chip Zdarsky, and you delivered. This month’s Chip Chat is a viewer, listener, and reader fu...
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SKTCHD@sktchd.bsky.social · 2w agoIt's the longest episode of Chip Chat yet, as the viewers, listeners, and readers of the series asked questions and Chip Zdarsky answered them! Mostly! We talked: Armageddon! Avengers! David Colton! His approach to writing! Sex Crimz! Theoretical foot rates! It's fun. Watch it on the SKTCHD YouTube!
It's the longest episode of Chip Chat yet, as the viewers, listeners, and readers of the series asked questions and Chip Zdarsky answered them! Mostly! We talked: Armageddon! Avengers! David Colton! His approach to writing! Sex Crimz! Theoretical foot rates! It's fun. Watch it on the SKTCHD YouTube!
Chip Zdarsky answers Chip Chat viewer questions on: Avengers! David Colton! Writing comics! More!
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I'm going to be on this panel on Sunday at SDCC, and if you want to see some cool folks and me chat about The Comics Staple and the world of comics journalism/criticism, make sure to be there! It's going to be fun!
Tiffany Babb@explodingarrow.bsky.social · 3w agoSDCC is just around the corner, and I am so excited that this year we're having our very first Comics Staple panel featuring wonderful wonderful people! Come check the panel out, it will be very very fun.
This week on Off Panel, Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social returns to the podcast for a BIG pre-SDCC chat, as we talk: Steve Wacker as Marvel's EIC! Marvel's big move! The state of the direct market! The publishers we're watching! What we're looking for at San Diego! More!
Off Panel #562: REMIX! with Heidi MacDonald - SKTCHD
The Beat’s Heidi MacDonald joins the show to talk about Marvel’s explosive news and where things are as we head into San Diego Comic Con in an episode that was recorded across two days. MacDonald disc...
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If you don’t listen to Off Panel this is a great one to start with and the subscribe to for the next!
SKTCHD@sktchd.bsky.social · 2w agoThis week on Off Panel, Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social returns to the podcast for a BIG pre-SDCC chat, as we talk: Steve Wacker as Marvel's EIC! Marvel's big move! The state of the direct market! The publishers we're watching! What we're looking for at San Diego! More!
This week on Off Panel, Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social returns to the podcast for a BIG pre-SDCC chat, as we talk: Steve Wacker as Marvel's EIC! Marvel's big move! The state of the direct market! The publishers we're watching! What we're looking for at San Diego! More!
Off Panel #562: REMIX! with Heidi MacDonald - SKTCHD
The Beat’s Heidi MacDonald joins the show to talk about Marvel’s explosive news and where things are as we head into San Diego Comic Con in an episode that was recorded across two days. MacDonald disc...
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I wrote about the things I liked or didn't like from the week of comics, with Marvel's big, big, big news leading the way.
Comics Disassembled: The Things I Liked or Didn't Like from the Past Week in Comics, Led by Marvel did WHAT?! - SKTCHD
incredibly seismic news that hit yesterday. It’s my fault. Let’s get into that news and a whole lot more in Comics Disassembled, as I look at the things I liked or didn’t like from the week of comics,...
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Marvel (the comic side) seems to be broken, but what could be done to fix them? I asked creators, retailers, and a critic for what they'd do to fix the publisher and wrote about what I discovered in a feature on SKTCHD. This is now open to non-subscribers.
Marvel Seems to be Broken. Let’s Fix Them! - SKTCHD
God help me, I’m writing about Marvel again.
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In case you missed it, Off Panel has had a killer start to July, so let's recap it. Up first was writer Ed Brubaker, who returned to the show to talk about his long collaboration with Sean Phillips, the upcoming Criminal show, Five Gears in Reverse, the upcoming Unfinished Tales, and more.
Off Panel #559: Adjacent Spaces with Ed Brubaker - SKTCHD
Writer Ed Brubaker joins the show to talk about his long collaboration with Sean Phillips and the recently released Five Gears in Reverse. Brubaker discusses the status of the Criminal show, the state...
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How are comic shops doing in 2026? Find out in this check in with retailers from around the country, as we explore a giant year for shops and the things that's driving it.
Comic Shops Set Records in 2025. This Year has Left it in the Dust. - SKTCHD
Let’s get what you’re looking for out of the way: at least amongst the comic shops featured in this mid-year check-in with retailers, 2026 has been an unbelievable success. That doesn’t mean every sho...
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A year ago, I was laid off from my day job and decided to go full-time with SKTCHD/Off Panel. Since, the site's subscribers are up 34%, the podcast's patrons are up 37%, and SKTCHD was nominated for an Eisner, all of which is insane. Thanks to everyone for the support. It means the world to me!
Great interview, about halfway through. Can't wait to read Miller's book. I pre-ordered a signed copy so I'm hoping it shows up soon!
SKTCHD@sktchd.bsky.social · 3w agoThis week on Off Panel, writer/artist Frank Miller joins the podcast to talk about his life, career, approach to art and storytelling, and his new book, Push the Wall: My Life, Writing, Drawing, and the Art of Storytelling.
I checked in with a bevy of comic shops about the year so far, and 2026? It's left the often record setting 2025 in the dust. I wrote about a banner year for comic shops, as retailers share what's fueling it, including the continued surge of new, younger customers, Absolute Mania, and more.
Comic Shops Set Records in 2025. This Year has Left it in the Dust. - SKTCHD
Let’s get what you’re looking for out of the way: at least amongst the comic shops featured in this mid-year check-in with retailers, 2026 has been an unbelievable success. That doesn’t mean every sho...
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Forgot to mention that I was ALSO quoted in @davidharper.bsky.social's fabulous feature on Nick Dragotta: sktchd.com/longform/nic...
Nick Dragotta was Built for this Moment - SKTCHD
Absolute Batman is a sensation, and its artist — and all his work that preceded it — is one of the main reasons.
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Not to be too much of a fanboy but @davidharper.bsky.social and @sktchd.bsky.social are on a tear lately. Between INCREDIBLE off panel guests, the INCREDIBLE Nick Dragotta piece! And the gem that is Chip Chats www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGP0... helps me get my Chip fix in. Check it out!!
Chip Zdarsky talks Avengers, Armageddon, and the world of variants and comics collecting
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SHE COMES WITH MAGIC #1 is LIVE!!! Years of talking with @christieporter.bsky.social, 8 months of hard work, and so much story left to tell - it all starts here! If you wished your fantasy had more sex or your sex had more fantasy or if you just love adult, crazy books - go to shecomeswithmagic.com!
She Comes With Magic #1 - A NSFW Epic Fantasy Adventure
She Comes With Magic follows Maeve, a wizard with a unique way of channeling her magic, who is on a mission to save the world.
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