Ryan Sawyer
@lightningmonk.bsky.social
Artist & Indie Comic Book Creator, Full-Time RVer workamping in the Southwest w/my Lovely Wife. Please go to patreon.com/lightningmonk to read my comic! #EpilepsyAwareness (He/Him) #LPRV
This week I’m uploading 2 pages from The Lightning Monk, as they go together.
I already released the first- here’s the second page along with it.
Thanks to my Patrons! I couldn’t do this without you.
Patreon.com/lightningmonk
I already released the first- here’s the second page along with it.
Thanks to my Patrons! I couldn’t do this without you.
Patreon.com/lightningmonk
November 8, 2025 at 6:17 AM
This week I’m uploading 2 pages from The Lightning Monk, as they go together.
I already released the first- here’s the second page along with it.
Thanks to my Patrons! I couldn’t do this without you.
Patreon.com/lightningmonk
I already released the first- here’s the second page along with it.
Thanks to my Patrons! I couldn’t do this without you.
Patreon.com/lightningmonk
Hey, indie comic fans! A new page of The Lightning Monk Book 9 has dropped!
Click the link below to read the book so far!
A special thanks to my Patrons for all your support! I couldn’t do this project without you. You all rock, and I appreciate every one of you.
www.patreon.com/posts/132205...
Click the link below to read the book so far!
A special thanks to my Patrons for all your support! I couldn’t do this project without you. You all rock, and I appreciate every one of you.
www.patreon.com/posts/132205...
November 7, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Hey, indie comic fans! A new page of The Lightning Monk Book 9 has dropped!
Click the link below to read the book so far!
A special thanks to my Patrons for all your support! I couldn’t do this project without you. You all rock, and I appreciate every one of you.
www.patreon.com/posts/132205...
Click the link below to read the book so far!
A special thanks to my Patrons for all your support! I couldn’t do this project without you. You all rock, and I appreciate every one of you.
www.patreon.com/posts/132205...
Hey, indie comic fans! A new page of The Lightning Monk Book 9 has dropped!
Click the link below to read the book so far!
A special thanks to my Patrons for all your support! I couldn’t do this project without you. You all rock, and I appreciate every one of you.
www.patreon.com/posts/132205...
Click the link below to read the book so far!
A special thanks to my Patrons for all your support! I couldn’t do this project without you. You all rock, and I appreciate every one of you.
www.patreon.com/posts/132205...
October 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Hey, indie comic fans! A new page of The Lightning Monk Book 9 has dropped!
Click the link below to read the book so far!
A special thanks to my Patrons for all your support! I couldn’t do this project without you. You all rock, and I appreciate every one of you.
www.patreon.com/posts/132205...
Click the link below to read the book so far!
A special thanks to my Patrons for all your support! I couldn’t do this project without you. You all rock, and I appreciate every one of you.
www.patreon.com/posts/132205...
Hey, indie comic fans! A new page of The Lightning Monk Book 9 has dropped!
Click the link below to read the whole book so far!
A special thanks to my Patrons for all your support! I couldn’t do this project without you. You all rock, and I appreciate you.
www.patreon.com/posts/132205...
Click the link below to read the whole book so far!
A special thanks to my Patrons for all your support! I couldn’t do this project without you. You all rock, and I appreciate you.
www.patreon.com/posts/132205...
September 1, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Hey, indie comic fans! A new page of The Lightning Monk Book 9 has dropped!
Click the link below to read the whole book so far!
A special thanks to my Patrons for all your support! I couldn’t do this project without you. You all rock, and I appreciate you.
www.patreon.com/posts/132205...
Click the link below to read the whole book so far!
A special thanks to my Patrons for all your support! I couldn’t do this project without you. You all rock, and I appreciate you.
www.patreon.com/posts/132205...
Hey, indie comic fans! A new page of The Lightning Monk Book 9 has dropped!
Click the link below to read the whole book so far!
A special thanks to my Patrons for all your support! I couldn’t do this project without you. You all rock, and I appreciate you.
www.patreon.com/posts/132205...
Click the link below to read the whole book so far!
A special thanks to my Patrons for all your support! I couldn’t do this project without you. You all rock, and I appreciate you.
www.patreon.com/posts/132205...
August 30, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Hey, indie comic fans! A new page of The Lightning Monk Book 9 has dropped!
Click the link below to read the whole book so far!
A special thanks to my Patrons for all your support! I couldn’t do this project without you. You all rock, and I appreciate you.
www.patreon.com/posts/132205...
Click the link below to read the whole book so far!
A special thanks to my Patrons for all your support! I couldn’t do this project without you. You all rock, and I appreciate you.
www.patreon.com/posts/132205...
Bob, Agent of Hydra, is my kinda villain.
August 13, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Bob, Agent of Hydra, is my kinda villain.
I drew this page in my comic when he claimed Biden was a robot clone.
He’s probably a robot & they lost the remote control.
Now he’s wandering around out of control.
He’s probably a robot & they lost the remote control.
Now he’s wandering around out of control.
August 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I drew this page in my comic when he claimed Biden was a robot clone.
He’s probably a robot & they lost the remote control.
Now he’s wandering around out of control.
He’s probably a robot & they lost the remote control.
Now he’s wandering around out of control.
Hey, indie comic fans! A new page of The Lightning Monk Book 9 has dropped!
Click the link below to read the whole book so far!
A special thanks to my Patrons for all your support! I couldn’t do this project without you. You rock, and I appreciate every one of you.
www.patreon.com/posts/132205...
Click the link below to read the whole book so far!
A special thanks to my Patrons for all your support! I couldn’t do this project without you. You rock, and I appreciate every one of you.
www.patreon.com/posts/132205...
August 5, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Hey, indie comic fans! A new page of The Lightning Monk Book 9 has dropped!
Click the link below to read the whole book so far!
A special thanks to my Patrons for all your support! I couldn’t do this project without you. You rock, and I appreciate every one of you.
www.patreon.com/posts/132205...
Click the link below to read the whole book so far!
A special thanks to my Patrons for all your support! I couldn’t do this project without you. You rock, and I appreciate every one of you.
www.patreon.com/posts/132205...
Hey, indie comic fans! A new page of The Lightning Monk Book 9 has dropped!
Click the link below to read the whole book!
A special thanks to my Patrons for all your support! I couldn’t do this project without you. You all rock, and I appreciate every one of you.
www.patreon.com/posts/132205...
Click the link below to read the whole book!
A special thanks to my Patrons for all your support! I couldn’t do this project without you. You all rock, and I appreciate every one of you.
www.patreon.com/posts/132205...
July 23, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Hey, indie comic fans! A new page of The Lightning Monk Book 9 has dropped!
Click the link below to read the whole book!
A special thanks to my Patrons for all your support! I couldn’t do this project without you. You all rock, and I appreciate every one of you.
www.patreon.com/posts/132205...
Click the link below to read the whole book!
A special thanks to my Patrons for all your support! I couldn’t do this project without you. You all rock, and I appreciate every one of you.
www.patreon.com/posts/132205...
“My whole life has been training for this, bringing an end to the Monks.”
Supervillain Brainstorm
The Lightning Monk, Issue 8
Supervillain Brainstorm
The Lightning Monk, Issue 8
June 26, 2025 at 5:32 PM
“My whole life has been training for this, bringing an end to the Monks.”
Supervillain Brainstorm
The Lightning Monk, Issue 8
Supervillain Brainstorm
The Lightning Monk, Issue 8
Hey, indie comic fans! The first page of The Lightning Monk Issue 9 has dropped! Click here to read for free: www.patreon.com/posts/132205...
June 25, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Hey, indie comic fans! The first page of The Lightning Monk Issue 9 has dropped! Click here to read for free: www.patreon.com/posts/132205...
Follow the adventures of Motor Frog and The Lightning Monk in The Lightning Monk Comic Book!
Free to read at patreon.com/lightningmonk
Free to read at patreon.com/lightningmonk
June 7, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Follow the adventures of Motor Frog and The Lightning Monk in The Lightning Monk Comic Book!
Free to read at patreon.com/lightningmonk
Free to read at patreon.com/lightningmonk
I’m posting the last 8 pages of my comic here, The Lightning Monk Issue 8.
This is a sequence introducing new characters, and leading into some big changes coming next issue! (Post 2 of 2:)
Read all 8 issues at Patreon.com/lightningmonk
This is a sequence introducing new characters, and leading into some big changes coming next issue! (Post 2 of 2:)
Read all 8 issues at Patreon.com/lightningmonk
May 28, 2025 at 4:22 AM
I’m posting the last 8 pages of my comic here, The Lightning Monk Issue 8.
This is a sequence introducing new characters, and leading into some big changes coming next issue! (Post 2 of 2:)
Read all 8 issues at Patreon.com/lightningmonk
This is a sequence introducing new characters, and leading into some big changes coming next issue! (Post 2 of 2:)
Read all 8 issues at Patreon.com/lightningmonk
I’m posting the last 8 pages of my comic here, The Lightning Monk Issue 8.
This is a sequence introducing new characters, and leading into some big changes coming next issue! (Post 1 of 2:)
This is a sequence introducing new characters, and leading into some big changes coming next issue! (Post 1 of 2:)
May 28, 2025 at 4:20 AM
I’m posting the last 8 pages of my comic here, The Lightning Monk Issue 8.
This is a sequence introducing new characters, and leading into some big changes coming next issue! (Post 1 of 2:)
This is a sequence introducing new characters, and leading into some big changes coming next issue! (Post 1 of 2:)
Comic book fans! The latest page of The Lightning Monk has dropped!
It introduces a new link to Motor Frog’s past- the mysterious Chimp 67 from space!
We’re wrapping up Issue 8, and big changes are in store for what comes next!
Thanks to all my Patrons!
I couldn’t do this without you!
It introduces a new link to Motor Frog’s past- the mysterious Chimp 67 from space!
We’re wrapping up Issue 8, and big changes are in store for what comes next!
Thanks to all my Patrons!
I couldn’t do this without you!
March 16, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Comic book fans! The latest page of The Lightning Monk has dropped!
It introduces a new link to Motor Frog’s past- the mysterious Chimp 67 from space!
We’re wrapping up Issue 8, and big changes are in store for what comes next!
Thanks to all my Patrons!
I couldn’t do this without you!
It introduces a new link to Motor Frog’s past- the mysterious Chimp 67 from space!
We’re wrapping up Issue 8, and big changes are in store for what comes next!
Thanks to all my Patrons!
I couldn’t do this without you!
Thanks- same to you!
I just uploaded the last page of Issue 8 of my webcomic.
It’s a good point to either kick off a whole new look (try watercolor pencils maybe, or coloring over my pencils), while starting a new dynamic or whole new book as well!
Good luck to us all! 😜👍
I just uploaded the last page of Issue 8 of my webcomic.
It’s a good point to either kick off a whole new look (try watercolor pencils maybe, or coloring over my pencils), while starting a new dynamic or whole new book as well!
Good luck to us all! 😜👍
March 16, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Thanks- same to you!
I just uploaded the last page of Issue 8 of my webcomic.
It’s a good point to either kick off a whole new look (try watercolor pencils maybe, or coloring over my pencils), while starting a new dynamic or whole new book as well!
Good luck to us all! 😜👍
I just uploaded the last page of Issue 8 of my webcomic.
It’s a good point to either kick off a whole new look (try watercolor pencils maybe, or coloring over my pencils), while starting a new dynamic or whole new book as well!
Good luck to us all! 😜👍
You just described my process for drawing my comic pages.
Actually, I like the initial pencils, then when I’m digitally redrawing in Procreate, I hate it, then as the process continues & shading & varying lineweights are incorporated, I’m happy I kept going.
Your little witch looks awesome! 😀🤙
Actually, I like the initial pencils, then when I’m digitally redrawing in Procreate, I hate it, then as the process continues & shading & varying lineweights are incorporated, I’m happy I kept going.
Your little witch looks awesome! 😀🤙
March 16, 2025 at 3:36 AM
You just described my process for drawing my comic pages.
Actually, I like the initial pencils, then when I’m digitally redrawing in Procreate, I hate it, then as the process continues & shading & varying lineweights are incorporated, I’m happy I kept going.
Your little witch looks awesome! 😀🤙
Actually, I like the initial pencils, then when I’m digitally redrawing in Procreate, I hate it, then as the process continues & shading & varying lineweights are incorporated, I’m happy I kept going.
Your little witch looks awesome! 😀🤙
March 3, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Agreed.
Similar words from a bounty hunter in my comic.
Right on, brother. 😉🤙
Similar words from a bounty hunter in my comic.
Right on, brother. 😉🤙
March 1, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Agreed.
Similar words from a bounty hunter in my comic.
Right on, brother. 😉🤙
Similar words from a bounty hunter in my comic.
Right on, brother. 😉🤙
Wanted to share my process using a page from my comic.
I start with a pencil layout.
Then I take a photo & import into a template in Procreate.
I create the panels in Procreate, then finish the page digitally there.
In Strip Design I add the dialog & sound effects.
Patreon.com/lightningmonk
I start with a pencil layout.
Then I take a photo & import into a template in Procreate.
I create the panels in Procreate, then finish the page digitally there.
In Strip Design I add the dialog & sound effects.
Patreon.com/lightningmonk
February 24, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Wanted to share my process using a page from my comic.
I start with a pencil layout.
Then I take a photo & import into a template in Procreate.
I create the panels in Procreate, then finish the page digitally there.
In Strip Design I add the dialog & sound effects.
Patreon.com/lightningmonk
I start with a pencil layout.
Then I take a photo & import into a template in Procreate.
I create the panels in Procreate, then finish the page digitally there.
In Strip Design I add the dialog & sound effects.
Patreon.com/lightningmonk
This samurai sword display is in a library in Brookings, OR. During WWII Japan attempted to firebomb America’s West Coast in Brookings. The wet forest foiled the attempt.
Years later the pilot apologized to the city & donated his swords as a gesture of peace.
Years later the pilot apologized to the city & donated his swords as a gesture of peace.
February 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM
This samurai sword display is in a library in Brookings, OR. During WWII Japan attempted to firebomb America’s West Coast in Brookings. The wet forest foiled the attempt.
Years later the pilot apologized to the city & donated his swords as a gesture of peace.
Years later the pilot apologized to the city & donated his swords as a gesture of peace.
Here’s a little Venom to cheer everyone up.
Best to all of you.
Best to all of you.
February 23, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Here’s a little Venom to cheer everyone up.
Best to all of you.
Best to all of you.
From The Lightning Monk Book 8
February 18, 2025 at 7:29 AM
From The Lightning Monk Book 8
Some Daredevil art after David Mazzucchelli.
Prismacolor pencil and Ebony Pencil, respectively.
Prismacolor pencil and Ebony Pencil, respectively.
February 18, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Some Daredevil art after David Mazzucchelli.
Prismacolor pencil and Ebony Pencil, respectively.
Prismacolor pencil and Ebony Pencil, respectively.
Here are the latest 3 pages from The Lightning Monk Comic Book, Issue 8: Hunted!
Come join the fun for free at patreon.com/lightningmonk
Come join the fun for free at patreon.com/lightningmonk
February 18, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Here are the latest 3 pages from The Lightning Monk Comic Book, Issue 8: Hunted!
Come join the fun for free at patreon.com/lightningmonk
Come join the fun for free at patreon.com/lightningmonk