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Kassandra Cruz

@xjosuecruz.bsky.social

Kass | 33 | She/Her 🏳️‍⚧️ Cartoonist and Maladaptive Daydreamer

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Kassandra Cruz @xjosuecruz.bsky.social · 15h ago

I have a cold, boo hoo 🤧

Kassandra Cruz @xjosuecruz.bsky.social · 23h ago

Badd Bugg #1 coming soon… #comics #xapocomix

Black and white artwork of a panel from Kassandra Cruz’s comic Badd Bugg #1 the scene is of a convenience store filled with all manner of demons and our main character bored out of his mind, attends his corner of the cashier counter.

Kassandra Cruz @xjosuecruz.bsky.social · 2d ago

Dapper Pepper Bros: King Salmon, Seared! [1/3] Story and characters by @xjosuecruz.bsky.social Art by @gang-fight.com #comics #xapocomix #gfe

DAPPER PEPPER BROS KING SALMON, SEARED
Story and characters by Kassandra Cruz Art by Gang Fight

PAGE 1

P1

INT. STAGE KITCHEN AKIN TO A COOKING SHOW, CHARACTERS IN FRAME

ONCINO stands bright and excited next to his brother PEPPER, who is more grumpy.

Oncino (Excitedly): Today, my brother Pepper and I will prepare for you an Alkachofan delicacy, Title in emphatic text: KING SALMON, SEARED!

P2

Close up of Pepper, holding and reading off a small sheet of paper a face of mild annoyance.

PEPPER (Stilted): Uhh...? But first Oncino...how does a guy like me...catch a king...uh...king...jeeze geno you need to work on your hand-writing...

P3

EXT. SUNNY DAY, TROPICAL ISLAND ENVIRONMENT, PEP AND GENO ON A DOCK, THE FOREGROUND DEPICTS THE MARINE LIFE BENEATH THE WATER

PEP stands at the dock with a long fishing line casting
into the water, a rolled up scroll attached to the hook. Under the water, a couple of fish avoid the lure, except for a rotund KING SALMON who looks at the scroll with interest.

(SFX. the fishing line goes whiiiiz Splunk!)

GENO (Instructional): Great question, Pep! KING SALMON are only lured in by official royal decrees!

P4

Close up of KING SALMON observing the lured document underwater, with a big question mark coming from its head.

GENO (Instructional): We all know salmon can't read...

P5
The decree unfurls showing illuminated text, the King Salmon's tongue sticks out like a salivating dog. (SFX: AWOO!)

GENO (Instructional): But they go hog wild for some good penmanship!

P6

EXT. SUNNY DAY, TROPICAL ISLAND ENVIRONMENT, PEP AND GENO ON A DOCK, THE BROS. IN THE BACKGROUND, KING SALMON IN FOREGROUND.

Wide shot. Pep and geno with a single feat of strength, pulls up the KING SALMON out of the water with a splash, the KING SALMON looking absolutely shocked. SFX. Whoosh! GOTCHA!

ONCINO (Instructional): a seasoned chef can tell this is a true king salmon by the vivid color of its scales. Though to the untrailed eye it appears black and white.

Kassandra Cruz @xjosuecruz.bsky.social · 2d ago

Dapper Pepper Bros: King Salmon, Seared! [1/3] Story and characters by @xjosuecruz.bsky.social Art by @gang-fight.com #comics #xapocomix #gfe

Kassandra Cruz @xjosuecruz.bsky.social · 4d ago

And up!

Kassandra Cruz@xjosuecruz.bsky.social · 4d ago

Got my hairs cut!

Kassandra Cruz @xjosuecruz.bsky.social · 4d ago

Got my hairs cut!

Kassandra Cruz @xjosuecruz.bsky.social · 6d ago

Picture, the unimaginable. Next Xapo Comix / @gang-fight.com team up coming soon to a virtual platform near you!

Kassandra Cruz @xjosuecruz.bsky.social · 6d ago

Cactus City: Red [1/3] Story and characters by @gang-fight.com Art and colors by @xjosuecruz.bsky.social

Kassandra Cruz @xjosuecruz.bsky.social · 7d ago

Wow, I look like I know what I’m talking about! Refreshing! What a great time :)

S.S. Julian@octopolis.bsky.social · 7d ago

How to Draw an Octopus was again a FULL HOUSE— last year was so magical I thought it might be a fluke, but it happened again! So grateful to my cohosts @dannastaaf.bsky.social and @xjosuecruz.bsky.social for bringing this unique comic-con panel to life for the second year in a row.

Danna Staaf, Kassandra Cruz and SS Julian at the 2026 San Diego Comic-con Panel How to Draw an Octopus... Returns!

Kassandra Cruz @xjosuecruz.bsky.social · 2w ago

🥲❤️

An San Diego Comic Con name placard with my updated name Kassandra

Kassandra Cruz @xjosuecruz.bsky.social · 2w ago

T O D A Y

Kassandra Cruz@xjosuecruz.bsky.social · 2w ago

How to Draw and Octopus RETURNS to @sandiegocomic-con.bsky.social Saturday July 25, 1:30-2:30pm How To Room 3 (more info in alt text) Feat guests SS Julian @octopolis.bsky.social, Danna Staaf, Ph.D. @dannastaaf.bsky.social and Kassandra Cruz @xjosuecruz.bsky.social #comics #SDCC2026 #comiccon

A graphic promoting a workshop panel at San Diego Comic Con 2026 featuring portraits of the three artists and cephalopod artwork from the artists.

How to Draw and Octopus RETURNS to San Diego Comic Con!

Saturday July 25, 1:30-2:30pm How To Room 3

Pop culture is full of cephalopod characters, from Squidward to Doc Ock, but how accurate is their anatomy? SS Julian @ssjulian (Octopolis), Danna Staaf, Ph.D. @dannajoystaaf (Monarchs of the Sea, The Lady and the Octopus), and Kassandra Cruz @xjosuecruz (Puppy Knights) share the art of drawing octopods. The panel explores why cephalopods fascinate us, how to combine true anatomy with engaging character design, and practical techniques for committing these elusive invertebrates to ink while avoiding the abyss of artificially hallucinated reference material. Drawing supplies will be provided, but attendees may also bring their own.

S.S. Julian @octopolis.bsky.social · 12mo ago

We had an inkredible time showing #sdcc how to draw an octopus! This is a highlight reel, follow me, @dannastaaf.bsky.social and @xjosuecruz.bsky.social for more as we comb through the footage

Kassandra Cruz @xjosuecruz.bsky.social · 2w ago

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As of late

Ben Passmore @benpassmore.bsky.social · 2w ago

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Jay Axer @jayaxer.bsky.social · 2w ago

Swimsuit Issue

Axer sits in a blue and black swimsuit. she is looking at the viewer and covered in bandages. there is magazine text around the image and the title says "it isn't really a big deal right?". most of the image is grey tons with pops of blue and pink.

Kassandra Cruz @xjosuecruz.bsky.social · 2w ago

I can be your angel✨…or uh… I can be whatever this is…

Kass engulfed in the pink, hands up ala Jo Jo’s bizarre adventure

Kass in normal daylight indoors in front of their book shelf fingers pointed ala sonic the hedgehog

Cartoonists United @cartoonist.coop · 3w ago

Creators at Silver Sprocket have released a public statement regarding longstanding concerns with the business practices of the company which alleges issues around payment of royalties, poor treatment of staff, and lack of professionalism. Please read their statement: cartoonist.coop/sprocket-art...

Kassandra Cruz @xjosuecruz.bsky.social · 3w ago

Once more, Little Cartoon Me (July 2026) [1/6] #comics

Panel 1
First page of a webcomic entitled "Once More Little Cartoon Me" July 2026 written in cartoonish text. The image in the main panel shows a close up of the cartoonist with their signature red glasses and a white hate. They stare nervously at a small wind up toy modeled after the mecha-koopas from super mario world, except that the small toy also has a pair of glasses similar to the author.
A narration box underneath reads "Now with 20% more yammerin'!"

Kassandra Cruz @xjosuecruz.bsky.social · 3w ago

Word to your (new) mother.

Kassandra Cruz @xjosuecruz.bsky.social · 3w ago

OKAY.

Jay Axer@jayaxer.bsky.social · 3w ago

Girl Executable

axer is floating with a large jacket worn like a cape as she looks at the viewer. behind her are pc windows with various folders and text. top of the image says "no big deal right" most of the picture is in black and white with blue highlights.

Jay Axer @jayaxer.bsky.social · 4w ago

G i r l

Female axer sits in gear and al ong coat sitting on top of a duffel bag with 2 more duffels behind her. She is wearing gloves and a had with one hand on the bill of her hat. the other hand between her legs with "shush" written on the middle finger. a gas mask is strapped around her right leg and the shoes are toeless. Text above the character reads "big deal" with the worlds repeated below.

Kassandra Cruz @xjosuecruz.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Got to work on this guest pin up for @studiobeancan.bsky.social Still some rough spots with drawing human bodies in perspective, but was really proud of the quick pace and development for this piece.