I’m coming back to FanFaire NYC, repping both myself and Comix Action! Come see, come see!
I’ll be tabling in Artist Alley both days and I’ll be on two panels:
2 pm Saturday – Star Wars
2 pm Sunday – Art in Action
FanFaire NYC is an awesome little New York City comic book convention at the High School of Art & Design. You’ll meet a bunch of local comic book creators — as well as a bunch of incredible student artists who’ll be tabling in Artists Alley!
I had the pleasure of photographing the Rally for an A.I. Moratorium in NYC Schools yesterday. Pictured above is Brad Lander speaking to the crowd. High five to Climate Families NYC, the A.I. Moratorium Coalition and others for organizing.
Hey, SUPERNATURAL fans! This one’s for you! I’ve just put FOUR awesome bundles of signed SUPERNATURAL comics up for sale at the shop! Please do check ’em out – and grab ’em quick! Quantities are limited!
Friends, I am thrilled to announce that GASTON #2 hits stores today, written by yours truly and Fred Van Lente with art by Milena Ciccarello, letters by Jeff Eckleberry, and editing by Nate Cosby!
And yes, Gaston has been transformed into a squirrel!
Yesterday the CBC reported that school divisions in Alberta, Canada, just banned 160 books, including two volumes of the FIREFLY series I wrote for BOOM. Here’s a quote from Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides:
“This isn’t censorship,” his statement said. “It’s a common‑sense standard to keep explicit sexual images out of school libraries, and we delivered exactly that.”
To be clear, there are zero “explicit sexual images” in any of the FIREFLY books I wrote. FIREFLY was a mainstream direct market monthly comic based on a 2002 Fox TV show. No one even uses a curse word stronger than “damn.”
It’s also unclear which books they’re actually mad at. They list “Firefly Vol 1” and “Firefly Vol 2,” but we did multiple arcs with multiple volumes, so “Vol 1” and “Vol 2” could refer to several different story arcs. (Welcome to comics, censors! Correct titles are important!)
But again, no “explicit sexual images” in any of the books. There’s not even any nudity that I can recall.
Things they could be mad about:
Inara is a sex worker. Not really a focus of these stories, but hey.
We introduced an Asian character named Boss Moon who’s bisexual and talks about her femme ex at one point.
The characters are anti-authoritarian outlaws?
We did a storyline called NEW SHERIFF IN THE ‘VERSE in which Mal gets hooked into becoming a sheriff and basically does the job in abolitionist-curious mode.
We did an anti-colonialist story called RETURN TO EARTH THAT WAS.
I sent Mal to therapy in the last story in the collected omnibus.
There’s a Black woman on the cover of the first volume.
Heyyyy the ape’s out of the bag! I’m writing a PLANET OF THE APES story for ALIEN, PREDATOR & PLANET OF THE APES #1 CGD 2026, coming on May 2! The great Alan Robinson is drawing and it is gonna be AWESOME!
The FREE book will feature 3 stories – “Saladin Ahmed presents a tale set on a planet that’s already succumbed to Xenomorphs! And in Jordan Morris’ story, a Yautja warrior stalks one of Earth’s greatest fighters”…
…and Alan and I are presenting a shocking new Planet of the Apes story!
When I saw pictures of Liam Conejo Ramos with his Spidey backpack and bunny hat, I felt an overwhelming responsibility as someone who works in superhero comics. So I’m thrilled to be part of the Comix Action call for artists to draw pictures for Liam and point people towards his fundraiser and funds and groups working to protect thousands of other immigrants like him.
Absolutely thrilled to report that artist Brent Schoonover and I are bringing you THE LEGEND OF BEGGAR’S CANYON, a middle aged graphic novel in the new STAR WARS: TALES FROM THE OUTER RIM series from MadCave Studios’ Papercutz! Check out that glorious color by Brent and colorist Alberto Silva! And huge high five to our editor, Charles Beacham!
Return to Tatooine ahead of the 50th anniversary of Star Wars: A New Hope in this all-new graphic novel by comics legend Greg Pak! Encounter womp rats, T-16s, krayt dragons, and more in this action-packed adventure.
Like most kids his age, Luke Skywalker longs for adventure, but growing up on the distant desert planet of Tatooine, he feels more than a little stuck. And with Luke’s best friend, Biggs Darklighter, already daydreaming about leaving to enroll in the Imperial Academy, Luke feels like he’s sinking into a Sarlacc Pit! So he decides it’s time to embark on an unforgettable summer adventure of his own and brave the legendary Beggar’s Canyon!
Some Tatooine locals say Beggar’s Canyon is haunted by terrifying spirits. Others say it’s home to ferocious beasts. Luke, Biggs, and their friends are determined to conquer this mysterious abyss. But will they discover the truth behind the tall tales, or be lost in the harsh desert sands forever?!
“I’m thrilled to be writing more Star Wars and especially to be working with artist Brent Schoonover and editor Charles Beacham, who are just killing it!” shares Star Wars comic writer, Greg Pak. “We’ve got a great Luke story on tap exploring a key moment in his young life – with aching teenaged loneliness under the twin suns of Tatooine, an eerie adventure in the depths of Beggar’s Canyon, and a rare study of Luke’s relationship with his seldom-seen childhood friends and enemies. Big fun, big emotions, and gorgeous art! Dontcha dare miss it!”
“Getting the honor to draw a Star Wars story is a bucket list project for me,” adds illustrator Brent Schoonover. “The story Greg has written is wonderful for lifelong fans, while also being the perfect entry for those who have always wanted to get into a galaxy far, far away. I can’t wait to share it with everyone!”
The book hits stores on October 13, 2026. Mark your calendars!
