David Mariotte

Seconding what Danny said!

Never settle.

three different bust illustrations of Black Canary from DC Comics done over several years to show illustration improvement

I used to draw Black Canary every year as a marker of my technique improving and my style developing -- haven't done it in, what, 3 years and some change.

Gotta do a new one to see how things are moving!!!

so my challenge to buckaroo readers who share constant news about dying creative industries, who repost stories about AI harming the arts, who lament the loss of genuine human creativity, JUST TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO ACTUALLY PREORDER SOMETHING FROM A HUMAN ARTIST THAT YOU LIKE

I know calling reps is very nerve racking. You're not sure what's the right thing to say, and tbh having a script thrown at me makes things just as nerve racking.

I called today, and I figured I'd write up a transcript of how my call went down. Hopefully it helps demystify the process

You need to call your reps and demand that they OPPOSE:

-the KIDS Act
-KOSA
-the Screen Act
-Sammy's Law
-the App Store Accountability Act

And additionally, oppose:

-reforming/sunsetting Section 230
-online age verification/ID laws

www.congress.gov/members/find...

Please share. We’re so close!!

Folks, we're 3 days from the end of the campaign and we've only got $100 left to go. Who's gonna get us over the finish line? If you want queer romance on your shelves, back PASSING IN THE NIGHT, today!

kck.st/46ydhYF

Pink Hot Rod the Autobot.

I got the pink Hot Rod and I really like him! Fun accessories, really great coloring and silhouette! Haven't tried transforming him yet, so hope that is good, but in robot mode at least, excellent. And pink!

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H.R. 7661 would harm so many publishers, authors, and readers. Only the smallest sliver of human experience would make it onto shelves. If you think kids deserve the world, you are against this bill - please read this article and call your reps.

I’m sorry to keep doin the “back our kickstarter” dance in Times Such As These™️, but I’m truly so proud of the work Rusty & Jodie & Atla & the folks at Iron Circus & I put into this comic, it’s been an act of joyful creation in a sea of despair. Please support our work if you can, and thank you 🙏

One shorter guy in a big blue sweater with puppy ears, a tail and a clown nose sticking their tongue out. A taller guy in western wear with a beard looking at the shorter guy. They are a gay couple and they are in love.

new icons + couples illustration for @davidmariotte.bsky.social and i!!

Also, if you've got an upcoming anthology that you're looking to fill, please keep me in mind for that too! I love working on shorts, like most of these!

Three days to make this happen. Fighting every month to keep us housed. There is no fallback besides living in the car. So please consider a book purchase or a Ko-Fi thank you thank you thank you.

Get more from Pop Culture Punk on Patreon Cartoonist

Lastly, support my husband, @beckbeean.bsky.social!

Patreon: www.patreon.com/popculturepunk
Itch: popculturepunk.itch.io
Website (where you can contact for your projects!!!): www.popculturepunk.com
ACG Goods: acggoods.com/store/pop-cu...

And why not, my Ko-Fi! ko-fi.com/davidmariotte

Thanks!

I have a number of new projects coming down the pipeline including:

Original project MACW with Beck!
Original sci-fi project FFU!
Webcomic Chapter S!
Short project P!

More to be announced on those, but if you're looking for a writer, I'm one! And I have pitches for you, editors!

Get more from David Mariotte on Patreon Writer/Editor sharing comic book wisdom & new shorts!

Did you know I have a Patreon? Looking to get it a bit more active again now that I've got a number of upcoming projects, with behind-the-scenes sneak peeks and potentially new short stories, plus a back catalog of info blogs about working in comics publishing, little comics & short prose stories!

Coming soon: Rudolph Fisher's The Conjure-Man Dies The Conjure-Man is dead. Detective Perry Dart & Dr. John Archer must solve the case in this seminal work from the Harlem Renaissance!

David's project promo thread! I have a lot of stuff coming out soon (and could use a little extra scratch at the moment), so here's a little thread of places where you can currently or soon get cool stuff from me!

The Conjure Man Dies KS launches April 16th, but you can sign up for prelaunch now!

Politicians crying that they're just "protecting the children" while doing the exact opposite is nothing new, but if this becomes law it could effectively end the careers of some of you favorite queer creators (including mine!)

blue graphic with an outline of the United States. Red and white text reads: Call. National Book Banning Bill Proposed in US House of Reps. Tell your rep: Vote no on H.R. 7661.

We've had a day to pull a few things together, so here's a thread some more targeted info opposing the potential national book ban just proposed in the House of Representatives.

A WILD RAD APPEARS!

Surprise! I’m tabling here at Emerald City Comic Con 2026! (J-19)

Here to officially debut the first printing of GENERATION BABY #1 + VARIANT COVER! (Limited Stock)

★ Welcome to the Super Baby Boom Generation ☆

Bad Internet Bills All of the bad internet bills. One website.

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce passed the Kids Act, a mix of KOSA, Screen Act, and several other ID/facescan verification bills. There is still time before a final vote in the House, as well as a Senate version. Please use this link to call your Senators and Representatives to vote no.

KIDS Act Passes Energy and Commerce along Partisan Lines, COPPA 2.0 Postponed Additional bills on kids online safety and cybersecurity passed with bipartisan support

The package of censorship and surveillance bills brought up in todays markup has been advanced

Continue to contact your representatives and demand this legislation be opposed. Tell your family and friends, explain how these bills are not what they appear, and ask them to join us in opposition!

Get more from Pop Culture Punk on Patreon Cartoonist

Lastly, support my husband, @beckbeean.bsky.social!

Patreon: www.patreon.com/popculturepunk
Itch: popculturepunk.itch.io
Website (where you can contact for your projects!!!): www.popculturepunk.com
ACG Goods: acggoods.com/store/pop-cu...

And why not, my Ko-Fi! ko-fi.com/davidmariotte

Thanks!

DukeNucum

Put'cher kids to bed! They asleep? Great!

I also make cool stuff for adult only audiences! (Also open 2 work here!)

If you wanna check some of it out, there're things you can read for free on my alt-page @dukenucum.bsky.social. You can also buy PDFs of my stuff on itch or my website's 18+ page.

I have a number of new projects coming down the pipeline including:

Original project MACW with Beck!
Original sci-fi project FFU!
Webcomic Chapter S!
Short project P!

More to be announced on those, but if you're looking for a writer, I'm one! And I have pitches for you, editors!

Get more from David Mariotte on Patreon Writer/Editor sharing comic book wisdom & new shorts!

Did you know I have a Patreon? Looking to get it a bit more active again now that I've got a number of upcoming projects, with behind-the-scenes sneak peeks and potentially new short stories, plus a back catalog of info blogs about working in comics publishing, little comics & short prose stories!

Coming soon: Rudolph Fisher's The Conjure-Man Dies The Conjure-Man is dead. Detective Perry Dart & Dr. John Archer must solve the case in this seminal work from the Harlem Renaissance!

David's project promo thread! I have a lot of stuff coming out soon (and could use a little extra scratch at the moment), so here's a little thread of places where you can currently or soon get cool stuff from me!

The Conjure Man Dies KS launches April 16th, but you can sign up for prelaunch now!

Rivals Deluxe Edition by Beck An enemies to lovers story between a Trans nerd and a goth bimbo - Now in color and with bonus content!

whats up #transrightsreadathon if you want some hella swaggy lesbian trans smut for your pile this year, let me suggest the full color edition of my enemies-to-'lovers' one shot RIVALS!!

popculturepunk.itch.io/rivals-delux...