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Random TUKI
Artwork from TUKI Book One: Fight for Fire, available now through your favorite local retailer! TUKI will be a six volume graphic novel series.
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CXC: Young Adult (YA) Comics Spotlight
Young Adult (YA) Comics Spotlight
October 1, 2023 1:00pm 2:00pm Auditorium – The Columbus Metropolitan Library
There’s no denying the popularity of Young Adult literature especially when it comes to graphic novels. What challenges does an artist face when crafting stories for this age group? Join legendary artist P. Craig Russell (Coraline, The Graveyard Book) and emerging voice, Nicole Goux (Forest Hills Bootleg Society, Shadow of the Batgirl) in conversation with Rafael Rosado (Giants Beware) as they discuss their approach to creating work that resonates with young adults.
https://www.cartooncrossroadscolumbus.org/…
Cartoon Crossroads Columbus + September 27 – October 1, 2023.
For more information go to www.cartooncrossroadscolumbus.org
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CXC Returns! Sept 27th – Oct 1st!
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Cartoon Crossroads Columbus Returns: Here are the Special Guests, Events
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CXC 2023: A History of Dreamworks Animation
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Random TUKI
TBT Pogofest!
It’s no secret that Pogo is one of Jeff’s favorite comics of all time. So imagine his surprise and delight at being invited to receive a ‘star’ on the Pogofest Walk of Fame in 1997. Pogofest is an (almost) annual festival dedicated to celebrating all things ‘Pogo’ and Walt Kelly located in the swamps of Waycross, Georgia!
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Fan Animation
Sweet fan animation of Fone Bone sent in from @roblesanimation. Neat!
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9/11
September 11, 2001, Jeff and Vijaya had just arrived in Norway for a comics festival in Bergen. Illustrating the experience of what it was like to be far from home that day, these original art pieces were donated to the “9-11: Emergency Relief” graphic novel which was a fundraiser for the American Red Cross.
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#TBT Wexner Center Mural
In 2008, The Wexner Center for the Arts (located at The Ohio State University), hosted the: Jeff Smith Bone and Beyond gallery exhibit, which featured Jeff’s original art from Bone, Rasl and his Shazam miniseries. Also on display were original pages from some of Jeff’s heroes such as E.C. Segar’s Popeye, Carl Barks’ Uncle Scrooge, Charles Schulz’s Peanuts and more. Perhaps the most jaw-dropping part of the exhibit was the floor-to-ceiling panel installation taken from a scene in the Bone series.
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Jeff Smith Original Art Up for Auction!
A rare opportunity! A signed Jeff Smith original piece of art is up for bid now, benefiting the NCS! Measuring 8.5″ x 11″ with blue pencil and ink on 2 ply Strathmore Bristol. “Fone Bone Waving The Flag Of Freedom For The CBLDF.” Created in 2005 and used on membership cards and T-shirts for the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. Direct link here Happy Bidding!
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Jeff Smith Original Art Up for Auction!

A rare opportunity! A Jeff Smith original piece of art is up for bid now, benefiting the NCS! Measuring 8.5″ x 11″ with blue pencil and ink on 2 ply Strathmore Bristol. “Fone Bone Waving The Flag Of Freedom For The CBLDF.” Created in 2005 and used on membership cards and T-shirts for the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. Direct link here Happy Bidding!
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Enjoy Your Labor Day Celebrations!
Update!
We want to share that Jeff Smith is in rehab and working hard to get well. He sends his heartfelt thanks to everyone who has expressed concern.
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Good Morning!
Look who popped up in @drawl.ings morning joe?!
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Fan Art
Thank you, @whenuwerelittle for this cheerful ‘get well’ pinup for Jeff!
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PW’s Calvin Reid Wins CXC’s Tom Spurgeon Award
Congratulations, Calvin! So well deserved!
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NYT Book Review: A Panel-by-Panel Life of the Man Who Created Charlie Brown
Jeff gave his first New York Times book review for FUNNY THINGS: A Comic Strip Biography of Charles M. Schulz, written by Luca Debus and Francesco Matteuzzi. Illustrated by Luca Debus. A long time fan and later friend to Sparky, this was an important task for Jeff, and one he was proud to give his seal of approval on. Check it out!
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Hello Friends!
A note of appreciation from all of us at Cartoon Books for the enormous amount of support and concern you have shown Jeff in these past few days. We may not be able to reply to each one, but know we are reading them and they are the best medicine. Many of you have asked about sending a card to Jeff – and those are always welcome! Please send to: Cartoon Books PO Box 16973, Columbus, OH 43216.
xoxoxo The CB Crew
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Fan Art
Our friend Art Baltazar drew this nifty piece to cheer Jeff on. Aw yeah!
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Fan Art
@JuddWinick created this lovely drawing of Fone Bone and Hilo, in addition to the awesome hashtag: #welovejeffsmith. You’re a good man, Judd. Thank you! Hugs!
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Fan Art
Today’s awesome ‘get well soon’ fan art comes courtesy of @StudioJJK (Jarrett J. Krosoczka). It’s daring and we love it! Thank you!
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Fan Art
Thank you to everyone for their well wishes for Jeff – your kindness is appreciated! And we’ve received some swell fan art which we’ll be sharing here. This one is from @thewesmolebash – thank you!
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Special Announcement
To our friends and fans: Jeff Smith is recuperating from a cardiac arrest, which he suffered on Sunday. There will be a long road to recovery, so regrettably we must cancel the remainder of his book tour this year. Our apologies to his fans who were coming to see him at: Rob Con (VA), CXC (OH), Bedrock Comic Con (TX) and NYCC (NY). We hope this is just a bump in the road and that Jeff will see you all next year. Thank you for your support and understanding at this time.
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Random TUKI
Artwork from TUKI Book One: Fight for Fire, available now through your favorite local retailer!
#comics #books #graphicnovels #bonecomics #jeffsmith #cartoonbooks #TUKI #RASL