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The Life and Times of a Midwestern Cartoonist

Dive 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!

Newsletter · By Wes Molebash · Official site

Indexed issues, last 90 days
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Sep 28, 2026
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Jul 7, 2026

Latest issues

  1. Issue · Sep 28, 2026

    The Dangers of Trying to Be Funny Online (opens the original)

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  2. Issue · Sep 21, 2026

    The Next Big Thing... Hopefully (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Positive tone

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  3. Issue · Sep 15, 2026

    Interview with Chillicothe Comics Center (opens the original)

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    The Chillicothe Comics Center is a wonderful organization in my hometown that is spreading the love of comics to kids and adults through workshops, lectures, and partnerships in our community. I have had the pleasure of working with them a couple of times, and I can attest that they are fantastic human beings who truly appreciate the comics medium and what it brings to the table.Recently, Tandice Strausbaugh, director of the Chillicothe Comics Center, asked me to have a chat about the Travis Dav

  4. Issue · Aug 19, 2026

    Travis Daventhorpe and Matters of Faith (opens the original)

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  5. Issue · Aug 12, 2026

    Cartoonists, Conferences, and Paralyzing Imposter Syndrome (opens the original)

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