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Matthew Bogart
@matthewbogart.bsky.social
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Cartoonist of the comic series "Incredible Doom", named one of the best of the year by Vanity Fair. It's about teens in the 90s getting their lives turned upside down by the early internet. (He/him)
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I recently told a studio mate at Helioscope that I didn’t know how to color. And I meant that I don’t really have a reliable approach to it. But looking at some of my really old color work I do kinda miss it.
An illustration of a distant car with its headlights driving down a road at dawn with street lights and phone poles surrounding it. The mood is somber.
November 27, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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The BuyOlympia holiday sale starts tomorrow with free shipping on orders over $60.

My signed and sketched books and prints, including rare items, are available here: buyolympia.com/Artist/Matth...

Buy something for yourself or a friend to support independent artists.

#comics #indiecomics
A boxed set of five Incredible Doom mini-comics displayed upright, each with a different colored cover and the title printed in a retro typeface. The brown front volume shows a stylized drawing of a payphone receiver falling toward a pool of water. Beside the books is a folded paper note, and behind them sits a cardboard slipcase with a cutout window revealing a 3.5-inch floppy disk inside. The hardcover edition of Incredible Doom Vol. 1 by Matthew Bogart and Jesse Holden. The cover art shows a pixelated suburban street at dusk, with glowing blue clouds forming a blocky sky above silhouetted houses and a lone cyclist in the foreground.
November 25, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Having a lovely evening reading this little guy while girlfriend watches tv in the other room.
A photo of the role-playing game “Daggerheart“ core rulebook sitting on my lap from my POV. I’m wearing jeans and a white sock in a brightly lit room.
November 23, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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I just had to share this little, simple looping animation I just tweaked to start my livestreams. The static on the paused TV/VCR combo rolls up, and I'm so tickled.

Anyway, I'm going to do more livestreaming soon. Stay tuned.
November 5, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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The show features incredible artwork by so many talented people, and I was honored to have some of my work included. There’s even a massive print of the Jimmy Olsen cover my studio mate Steve Lieber drew, and everyone who appeared in the crowd scene on that cover got in front of it for a photo.
A group of cartoonists posing playfully in front of a large framed Jimmy Olsen comic cover inside the museum’s exhibit area, smiling and laughing together.
November 5, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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One section of the opening exhibit focuses on Helioscope Studio, which was so cool to see. During the opening, they mentioned that Portland might have the highest per capita number of cartoonists in the world—something this museum is aiming to celebrate.
A display with a large orange-and-white sign introducing Helioscope Studio, alongside framed comic art on the wall.
November 5, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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I got to go to the ribbon cutting for the Northwest Museum of Cartoon Art —it was pretty darn great. What they’ve built is wonderful and worth a visit . It's the result of years of effort by a really dedicated team.
The exterior of the Northwest Museum of Cartoon Arts, showing its front window with large colorful letters reading “NWMCA” and the museum’s name, address, and hours. A crowd of people gathered inside a bright gallery space for a ribbon-cutting event. They’re facing a speaker at the front, surrounded by framed artwork and display panels on the walls.
November 5, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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New Creator Journal is up on Patreon!
It’s my behind-the-scenes video / podcast series where I talk about the creative work that doesn’t always make it to the page.
This time: book pitches, comics camp, project boxes, and shaking off posting guilt.
🎥 patreon.com/matthewbogart
November 4, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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A while back I quietly made a revised edition of The Chairs’ Hiatus — new pages, updated art, small tweaks. It was once a mailing list giveaway, but I’ve finally given it a permanent home on Patreon. It's included with membership, or for $3. I'm still proud of it.
📖 patreon.com/matthewbogart
Illustration of two young women standing among a scattered sea of empty red chairs. The background is pale blue, giving a sense of openness and space. On the right side, bold red text reads “The Chairs’ Hiatus,” with black text underneath that says “revised edition.” The image promotes Matthew Bogart’s updated version of his graphic novel The Chairs’ Hiatus.
November 4, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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Short new patreon post about returning from my recent roadtrip, and an encouraging update about the next book. www.patreon.com/posts/back-f...
"Back from the Road, Ready to Draw" Matthew Bogart patreon.com/matthewbogart
September 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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I got to stop by @bwp-eug.bsky.social on a road trip today. I hadn’t seen the store since it moved to a new location and it is GREAT inside. If you’re ever in Eugene, make sure to stop by.

(they also have a new signed & sketched in copy of Incredible Doom vol. 2 if you need one.)
A photo of a window with a decal reading Books With Pictures Eugene. Comics are for everybody. Inside a large speech bubble.
September 13, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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I got to stop by @bwp-eug.bsky.social on a road trip today. I hadn’t seen the store since it moved to a new location and it is GREAT inside. If you’re ever in Eugene, make sure to stop by.

(they also have a new signed & sketched in copy of Incredible Doom vol. 2 if you need one.)
A photo of a window with a decal reading Books With Pictures Eugene. Comics are for everybody. Inside a large speech bubble.
September 13, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Waiting for Carson to finish her paddle boarding.
An Australian shepherd dog waits on a dock looking off into the distance. The water is clear and green revealing large rocks below the surface.
September 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Who took all three D&D core rule books on this road / camping trip and can’t stop giggling about it?

I did. It’s me. I did this.
The monster manual, dungeon, masters, guide, and players handbook for dungeons and dragons, sitting on a picnic table in a rural environment.
September 10, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Just found this old bookplate designs. I miss telling stories about this gang.
A group of seven teenagers gather in a clearing at dusk. In front of them sits an old computer, its screen dark. Some of the teens sit while others stand, looking out toward the horizon where the sky is streaked with clouds. The surrounding trees are silhouetted against the fading light. The atmosphere feels both mysterious and reverent, as though they are witnessing something momentous. Four teenagers sit cross-legged on the ground, facing an old desktop computer with a bulky monitor, floppy disk drive, and keyboard. The scene is stark, with a wide white background cut diagonally by a wash of pale blue. A few scattered red spots dot the ground, resembling drops of blood. The teens are positioned in a semi-circle, their attention fixed on the glowing machine.
September 9, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Sometimes I feel like I'm a bad creator because I'm only on one of these. But honestly, I hate those services, so to hell with it.
The image shows a settings screen titled “Add your socials so fans know it’s you.” It lists connected and available social accounts: • YouTube is already connected (with a toggle and “Disconnect” option). • Private RSS link has a “Manage settings” button. • Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch, and TikTok each have a “Connect” button.
September 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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In this edition of my Patreon Creator Journal: Discover the systems I designed for better podcast recording, insights from my chat with Eisner winners, and my latest comic pitching adventures. Dive into the hidden work behind making meaningful comics. www.patreon.com/posts/creato...
Podcast episode card with an orange background. On the left is a halftone portrait illustration of Matthew Bogart in glasses. To the right, white text reads: “Creator Journal – New Systems, Community Building, and Comic Pitching.” Below, a play button and time stamp show 16:12. At the bottom, it lists Matthew Bogart’s name and Patreon link (patreon.com/matthewbogart).
August 29, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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Driving down into California for a friends wedding, I spent the evening at a campground. Setup a chair in a nearby river, sat and read #ShadowdarkRPG rules. Pretty nice.
A photo of a rolling river with trees and houses on the opposite bank. In the foreground, the photographer is holding an iPad mini with the shadowdark random encounter rules on it, resting it on their seated knee.
August 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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For a long time, I misheard it as fake Latin.

"Conkerus Bat Verdae."
The box art for Conker’s Bad Fur Day features cartoon squirrel Conker holding a beer and smirking, alongside a sexy female squirrel. The bold 3D title fills the center: “Conker’s BAD FUR DAY” in large yellow-orange letters. Mature (17+) rating and a warning label.
August 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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I've been spending the afternoon making notes that I may someday turn into my first published TTRPG adventure. What a fun thing to do on a day off.

I'm using this book to do it and it's a blast.
A large hardback book titled "Tome of Adventure Design Revisited" by Matt Finch. It has a simply designed cover with faux gold trim and a circular design element in the center.
August 2, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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In the latest episode of my Patreon Creator Journal: I explain a system I use for getting out of storytelling ruts, and give a peek into a new video project I've been working on, covering the making of some award-winning comics. www.patreon.com/matthewbogart
July 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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A person sits inside a car, looking out the window with a serious or concerned expression. Rain streaks down the window behind them
June 26, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Hey.

We're... all still feeling like the internet is a cool fun thing, right?

Yeah?
Two comic panels showing a friendly moment inside a car. A girl with dark hair smiles and gestures casually while speaking to the person next to her. There’s another driver in the background.
June 26, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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I love making superhero fan art.

For example, in this one Batman is in the car.
A distant car drives along a road in the rain, partially obscured by a tree in the foreground. The scene is framed by dark woods and a horizon of lighter trees under a black sky.
June 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Note to the construction department: Hey everyone, I’m sorry, I must not have been clear. It’s not the BOOTH that transforms, it’s Clark Kent.
The image shows a bright red telephone booth styled like Superman. It has glass panels on all sides, and each side features a large yellow and red Superman “S” shield logo. The top of the booth has the word “TELEPHONE” in bold black letters on a white background. It stands outside a building with green-tiled walls and a yellow stripe.
June 22, 2025 at 1:30 AM