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Posts by Haley Rose-Lyon – Letterer of Comics

Cover of graphic novel IN UTERO by Chris Gooch.

Cover of graphic novel IN UTERO by Chris Gooch.

Hark! A thread of comics I've been borrowing from the library! (Shout out @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social)

1. IN UTERO by chrisgooch44.bsky.social. Such a well-executed tale about friendship and self-discovery. Also has maybe the first-ever body horror imagery that's oddly satisfying to look at??

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Like... these are the same people who advocate for book bans. Huge hypocrisy from b&n

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Amazing job!! What a dream team 🀩

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Such a triumph!! John and I were dying at a few of the references while the rest of the theater was silent -- I'd never felt more Canadian in my life 🫑

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A crest-style sticker designed for A&M Cyclery in St. Louis, Missouri.

A crest-style sticker designed for A&M Cyclery in St. Louis, Missouri.

Stickers designed for A&M Cyclery in St. Louis, Missouri.

Stickers designed for A&M Cyclery in St. Louis, Missouri.

Wanted to share some fun logo work I did for a local business owner friend! Would love to do more like this.

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This is the rub! I don't mind if it's clear from the beginning that I have creative freedom when it comes to SFX. But if they have a vision and don't convey it up front... Not cool to make you re-do it from scratch.

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I think this comes up more when a comic script has been converted from a screenplay. It's easier to make clear that dialogue is coming from a loudspeaker (without showing the speaker) when you can add the necessary effects to the audio!

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Another note on SFX: The thing or action making the sound should be shown in the panel with the SFX!

Like, if you have photography SFX in a panel ("POP" "FLASH"), ya gotta show that camera doing the thing. Either that, or show the source of the sound in a subsequent panel, like this.

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Ahh, this is AMAZING!! So detailed and thoughtful. You're a gem as always 🫢🏻

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Ugh, that's no good!! I *have* noticed more editors lately are giving the option to split GNs into chapter-by-chapter invoicing, which is MUCH nicer than working on something for 4-6 months without a penny in sight.

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Exactly. I think my main issue is publishers set their own freelance policies that few people feel they're in a position to challenge, when a big draw of freelancing in the first place is being able to set your own terms with clients.

I just want folks to feel empowered to advocate for themselves!

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Comics freelancers: How do we feel about publishers' typical net-30 payment terms?

AFAIK, many of us aren't paid anything up front and don't have much negotiating power.

It's frustrating, considering the small-press and individual creators I work with usually pay within a week of invoice!

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Always so lovely to hear feedback like this!!

I'm available for comics lettering, design, and pre-press work through 2026 and beyond 😽

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Where my Western lovers at?!

Back some awesome comics from writer @jamilscalese.bsky.social, who has my wholehearted endorsement as a super talented creator AND top-notch collaborator πŸ₯° Had a blast designing these books!

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Comic Script Basics Be prepared to see a lot of differently formatted scripts from writers if you want to letter comics. Above all else, simplicity and specificity are what make for the best form. Often the editor and le...

This is a good baseline!
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How many puddles of mud(d) are in Skyrim?

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A cute grey cat with wide green eyes meows happily at the camera.

A cute grey cat with wide green eyes meows happily at the camera.

Also bonus pic of our recent rescue, Tuna -- a very snuggly girl (and common bagel thief, but we let that slide).

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Love cats? Mysteries? How about cats SOLVING mysteries?!

Check out this Kickstarter from @amberunmasked.bsky.social, a really lovely human who I'm always proud to work with 😽

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Wanted to give @longtalljodie.com credit 'cause I saw yours first (shout out RB 2🀘) but your quote-posts are disabled 😒

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9 games that made me (my9games.com)

P.T. would be on here if they had it!!

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Noooooo πŸ˜‚πŸ˜­

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If that adorable fire dog ends up bipedal I'm gonna riot

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If you'd be willing!! Take whatever time you need 🫢🏻

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two girls are standing next to each other and one is wearing a green vest ALT: two girls are standing next to each other and one is wearing a green vest
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C-could I see your method too? πŸ‘‰πŸΌπŸ‘ˆπŸΌ

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One of the Best Everℒ️!!

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Sickkk 🀩 I'm curious what tools you'd typically use for hand lettering something like this?

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I'd be happy to contribute!

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I feel the same!! Whaa?! πŸ˜†

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Or they try to sneak it in there like "must be willing to adapt and learn cutting-edge tools" πŸ™„

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