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Joe McGhost @joemcgro.com · Oct 27
Futurama season 10 or 13?!

Back in February 2024 we jumped into production on Futurama and this time I got to be there from the get-go and take a much more active role in the initial designs!

Just like for Disenchantment, here's a thread showcasing some of my favorite stuff from the season.
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Startling discoveries?!!
Panel 1: Cassie stands on the side of the fence, enthusiastically talking to Two, contemplating the fence from the other side. C: So it's a fence. T: I don't know... --- Panel 2: Two crouches down to inspect the fence closer. T: I mean, it's built like a fence. Or part of one. But there's no other materials if it was ever going to be a full fence. --- Panel 3: Close up on Two's face T: And by definition a fence encloses an area or marks a boundary. This just... Is. Can a fence that doesn't fence be called a fence? Are things only defined by the purpose they actively serve? What purpose do I serve? --- Panel 4: Cassie continues to stand on the side of the fence. Her expression a little more flat as she talks to Two, who is now crumbling on the other side of the fence, grasping the side to keep himself up enough to talk to Cassie. C: So it's not a fence. T: I DON'T KNOW!
January 15, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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San Diego Comic-Con will no longer allow AI 'art' to be displayed at their event

"Material created by AI either partially or wholly, is not allowed in the art show"

This follows backlash from artists after SDCC initially indicated AI-generated work would be permitted
January 14, 2026 at 10:45 PM
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I have two slots open!! Dm me if you're interested or have questions!! Shares are also appreciated ❤
#commissions
thekellybear.bsky.social Kelly B. @thekellybear.bsky.social · Oct 26
My comms are open!! Please feel free to dm me if you have any questions! ☺️
#commissions
Loose sketch commission sheet. Starting at $30 + $15 for each additional character. Cleaned up and shaded commission sheet. Starting at $80 + $40 for each additional character. +$15 for flat colors.
January 14, 2026 at 10:15 PM
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San Diego Comic-Con will allow AI pieces at this year's Art Show, and it's gone over as well as you might expect.
San Diego Comic-Con under fire for allowing AI at 2026’s Art Show
The convention's organizers stated AI-generated pieces may be displayed but not sold at this year's Art Show.
www.comicsbeat.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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Oh no?!
Panel 1: Close up on a very angry looking Cassie. C: A FENCE?! --- Panel 2: Cassie is still very angry. C: All this time! All this effort! Just to be fenced off?! THIS IS RIDICULOUS! --- Panel 3: Close up on a silent Two. He stares blankly. He also has no face, so I guess he's always blank. --- Panel 4: Wide shot of an open field. In the middle is a single section of fence comprised of 5 planks: 2 vertical, 2 horizontal, and one going diagonally into the ground. Two stands beside it, continuing to stare, a bit dumbfounded. Cassie stands behind it, arms folded, looking over at Two with a big, dumb smile on her face. T: Truly.
January 14, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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Excitement! Discoveries?! What lies ahead for our intrepid explorers?!

Oh, wait.
Panel 1: Two looks off into the distance as Cassie is excited at what could be ahead. T: Hey Cassie, I think I actually see something up ahead. C: YEAH?! --- Panel 2: Cassie rushes off ahead, leaving Two behind C: I'll go ahead and check it out! --- Panel 3: Two continues forward and talks to himself for a moment. T: Finally a break in the horizon. After 2 days and 100km it'll be nice to actually pass by something. --- Panel 4: Cassie returns to Two, looking disappointed. Two seems a little stunned. C: We gotta turn around.
January 13, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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First Star Go comic!! These will run daily today through Saturday and end with a larger full color strip on Sunday.

I hope you like it.
Panel 1: Cassie and Two are walking away from a crashed escape pod. C: Hey Two, you know where we're going, right? T: Pretty sure I saw a port station somewhere to the West on our way down through atmo. --- Panel 2: Cassie and Two are walking in a vast field of nothing but grass. C: Well I see a whole lot of nothing. Why'd they launch us so early anyway? --- Panel 3: Cassie looks a little disgruntled walking next to Two. T: Probably because you kicked our shuttle captain in the head. C: He was rude. --- Panel 4: Cassie is looking very proud of herself as Two looks down at her approvingly. T: And TALL. Honestly, impressive kick
January 12, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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This is StarGo!!

It's about a little girl and her robot traveling the galaxy in search of adventure, critters, and connection.

Tomorrow I'm going to start posting daily Star Go comic strips. Only a weeks worth, Monday to Sunday, treating it like a classic newspaper strip. I hope you'll read it.
Illustration of a little girl, Cassie, laying on her back on a hill of pink grass. Beside her is her robot companion, Two, and between her legs is her rat, Zumi. Behind them is a vast, vibrant sky with 3 suns. Illustration of Cassie lounging on a big gelatinous creature Illustration of Cassie and Zumi racing along a very high up vine(?) thing, as Two walks slowly behind them, petrified of the height. Below them is a vast landscape of forest, a lake, mountains, and some flying creatures.
January 11, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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RIP Guy Moon, the composer for several series, including Fairly OddParents (and the rest of Butch Hartman's work), 2 Stupid Dogs, Cow and Chicken, Ned's Declassified, Big Time Rush, Back in the Barnyard, and many more.

He was 63 years old.
Image of Guy Moon from his Facebook Screencap of a post on Guy Moon's Facebook: We are overcome with grief to announce the passing of our beloved patriarch, Guy Moon. He was killed on Thursday morning in a traffic collision. We feel singularly blessed to have been able to call him dad and husband. As we stand together at the base of what seems to be an insurmountable grief, we are emboldened to grieve him with honor and courage with the tools that he equipped us with in his beautiful life. He has left an unmistakable legacy, and will be profoundly missed by us, his family, and countless others whose lives he impacted. We are tentatively planning to celebrate his life on his birthday, February 7th, in the Los Angeles area, and again sometime after in his hometown in Wisconsin. We will make details available as we plan. Together we remain, The Moon Family
January 10, 2026 at 10:24 PM
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January 11, 2026 at 3:15 AM
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Human artists, use only one piece to convince people to follow you!

Are you convinced? Compelled even?? Kirby fanart ooOOoOooOooOoohhh nobody’s ever done that before!
A watercolor painting of Kirby riding the warp star through sea of Milky Way galactic clouds and stars.
January 9, 2026 at 11:23 PM
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New followers! Hello, I'm Joe.

I'm a BG designer and have been for 10+ years. I've worked on stuff like Futurama, Casagrandes, and a bunch else.

I'm autistic and stereotypically like Sonic a lot. I also like Spider-Man, FLCL, and over-complicating things. I do my best.

Thanks for being here.
BG of a run down and very chaotic trailer BG of a chaotic obstacle coarse from Disenchantment BG of an overly-complicated machine schematic from Futurama BG of a spooky cemetery from Casagrandes
January 10, 2026 at 1:25 AM
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I know it's a little silly, but this is the first time on any platform I've ever reached 1k followers. I'm a little flabbergasted! First nice thing to happen this year!

Sincerely, thank you.
My bluesky profile reading 1k followers!!
January 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Holy crap I need this in my life right the fuck now
Jakks Pacific Sonic the Hedgehog 35th anniversary figure Tikal with Master Emerald Jakks Pacific Sonic the Hedgehog 35th anniversary figure Chaos 0 with Chao
January 6, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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Lilo and Stitch is perfect and the best Disney movie and it's animated beautifully and no one ever tried to redo it
An admittedly elaborate sketch of Lilo and Stitch. Stitch is in alien form racing towards camera. Lilo is holding onto a leash and flying through the air, being pulled by Stitch. She's losing her sandals in the distance. Lilo looks a little muppety, but she kind of is a muppet, so I guess it works. There's also some palm trees and clouds.
May 30, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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I didn't like them much before so I reworked Sonic and Tails together because they belong together
A sketch of Sonic the Hedgehog and Miles "Tails" Prower running with some speed lines behind them. They are very fast! ZOOOOOM
May 10, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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Tails Tails the fox fox
A sketch of Tails from Sonic the Hedgehog looking back as he flies high so he can reach the highest of all the heavens somebody will be waiting for him so he's got to fly higher
May 23, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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The four Choppers of the apocalypse: Tony, Tony, Tony, and Tony
A sketch of Chopper from One Piece drawn as if he were a Klasky-Csupo character. He is very lumpy. A sketch of Chopper from One Piece drawn as if he were a Simpsons character. He has not eaten his shorts. A sketch of Chopper from One Piece drawn as if he were a horrifying live action abomination with human teeth and way too much eye detail. He haunts me. A sketch of Chopper from One Piece drawn as if he were a Family Guy character. He appears to be explaining something with his hand out, as people are to do.
June 6, 2025 at 6:27 AM
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I guess I'm just drawing Sonic stuff now
A sketch of Sonic the Hedgehog getting a running start with both his hands on the ground. His legs are doing the Sonic figure 8 super peel out kinda thing. He looks more modern than classic CD Sonic though, and modern hasn't done a true peel out like this in a while. Maybe I'm a fake fan. I'm sorry.
May 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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The Simp Sins.
Maggie floats with mystical energy. She is off model. Bart eats his own shorts. He is off model. Near him are the words "eat pant" Lisa is the Lizard Queen, wearing a towel. She is off model. The words "I am the lizard queen" are superimposed in front of her.
January 4, 2026 at 10:56 PM
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Just in case anyone out there feels like they shouldn’t post art - please do. The constant bullshit from the news is difficult but we can’t allow all of that to stop us from making art and sharing it. That’s all I have to say rn - am planning to enjoy the rest of my weekend working on sketches.
January 3, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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I met a big friend today!
Me and Big Bird hanging out at the Museum of The Moving Image
January 3, 2026 at 12:15 AM
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2026 already ate my yo-yo string.
My translucent orange Duncan butterfly yo-yo but the strong broke and I just got it today and I don't have a spare string, what the hell
January 1, 2026 at 5:33 AM
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This year is gonna be twenty-twentySICK
January 1, 2026 at 5:15 AM