The Life and Times of a Midwestern Cartoonist
Wes MolebashDive into the mind of legendary cartoonist, Wes Molebash, creator of a whole mess o' webcomics as well as the Travis Daventhorpe series published by First Second Books!
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Cartoonists, Conferences, and Paralyzing Imposter Syndrome
My pal, Steve Hamaker, and me on the first day of the NCS Conference. Steve sent this pic to our buddy, Scott Kurtz. Right before taking the photo, Steve said, “Look cool.” So this is me “looking cool.”
This past weekend, I had the pleasur...
The National Cartoonists' Society Conference and Awards Weekend
At some point in my middle teens (14, 15, or 16) I first learned about the National Cartoonists Society. I’m pretty sure I discovered the existence of this organization from the Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book, but it could’ve been...
It Was the Best of Weeks and the Worst of Weeks
Last week was a great week, but also an awful week. Allow me to explain.
THE GREAT
The book events were fantastic and so fun, and they provided the slight confidence boost that I didn’t know I needed.
Travis Daventhorpe Gets a Life!...
Book Launch Event for TRAVIS DAVENTHORPE GETS A LIFE!
Next week, the third and final book featuring Travis Daventhorpe will be released into the wild! And you’re invited to come celebrate with us!
On Tuesday, July 21, I’ll be hanging out at the Northside Branch of the Chillicothe & Ross Count...
Today is the LAST DAY for Preorders!
Friends, today is the FINAL DAY to reserve your signed copy of Travis Daventhorpe Gets a Life! Orders placed by the end of today will be available for shipping and in-store pickup on Launch Day, July 21. To place your order, simply click th...
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Graphic novelist in Southern Ohio // TRAVIS DAVENTHORPE GETS A LIFE! is available everywhere on July 21, 2026!
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