Matthew Dow Smith
@matthewdowsmith.bsky.social
Writer, artist, comic book creator. The October Girl (Book One out now and Book Two coming soon from Mad Cave/Maverick), Amelia Shadows, DC's Misfits of Magic, and others.
Literary agent: Moe Ferrara at TriadaUS.
Literary agent: Moe Ferrara at TriadaUS.
Pinned
On Shelves Now!
THE OCTOBER GIRL Book One from me and @maverickogn.bsky.social!
You can order it here: maverickcomics.com/series/the-o...
THE OCTOBER GIRL Book One from me and @maverickogn.bsky.social!
You can order it here: maverickcomics.com/series/the-o...
The right editor helps, too. And when you find the right editor, you cling to them like your career depends on it. Which it often does.
I've worked with Matt a lot. Like a LOT a lot. Mirror's Edge was in 2008, people! And it used to be that a good week was getting a 10-page digital-first chapter done. That was still WAY faster than other artists could manage, mind you. But 25 pages a week? That is pure love of this specific story.
If people take anything from my productivity, I hope it's that this job is a lot better and easier when you're making the things you really want to make and not that you have to draw an insane number of pages every day.
November 12, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The right editor helps, too. And when you find the right editor, you cling to them like your career depends on it. Which it often does.
You should come out and see Ron!
(And I did the cover for this book. AND the art on the bottle!)
(And I did the cover for this book. AND the art on the bottle!)
This Thursday, from 6-8 p.m. in Albany, we're holding a launch party and signing for Awakened Spirits, the ghostly comic I wrote for Albany Distiling Company's coffee vodka. The limited edition comic and vodka will be on sale.
November 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
You should come out and see Ron!
(And I did the cover for this book. AND the art on the bottle!)
(And I did the cover for this book. AND the art on the bottle!)
If people take anything from my productivity, I hope it's that this job is a lot better and easier when you're making the things you really want to make and not that you have to draw an insane number of pages every day.
Five pages a day!? Sweet jeebus.
November 12, 2025 at 1:50 PM
If people take anything from my productivity, I hope it's that this job is a lot better and easier when you're making the things you really want to make and not that you have to draw an insane number of pages every day.
Working Wednesday: Adjusted my 2026 work schedule this morning based on some things I can't talk about for a little bit.
If you're into this sort of stuff, here's how I block out my schedule for a year --
If you're into this sort of stuff, here's how I block out my schedule for a year --
November 12, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Working Wednesday: Adjusted my 2026 work schedule this morning based on some things I can't talk about for a little bit.
If you're into this sort of stuff, here's how I block out my schedule for a year --
If you're into this sort of stuff, here's how I block out my schedule for a year --
Non-Comic Book Self Promotion post —
Dear @dropout.tv, we demand a Noise Boys vs Sneaky Girls face off.
Well, I demand one.
Please and thank you.
Dear @dropout.tv, we demand a Noise Boys vs Sneaky Girls face off.
Well, I demand one.
Please and thank you.
➡️ Watch the new episode now: watch.dropout.tv/videos/the-...
The Sneaky Girl Shuffle - Season 4 - Dropout
Angela, Lisa, and Izzy search the dark web and make up titles for Sam’s memoir.
Content Warning:
Comedic Bit Referencing Parent Death - [7:10-7:40
Emetophobia (Retching) - [33:09-33:15]
watch.dropout.tv
November 11, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Non-Comic Book Self Promotion post —
Dear @dropout.tv, we demand a Noise Boys vs Sneaky Girls face off.
Well, I demand one.
Please and thank you.
Dear @dropout.tv, we demand a Noise Boys vs Sneaky Girls face off.
Well, I demand one.
Please and thank you.
Convincing you to read my OTHER graphic novel with just the opening sentence.
DC's MISFITS OF MAGIC --
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/782939...
DC's MISFITS OF MAGIC --
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/782939...
November 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Convincing you to read my OTHER graphic novel with just the opening sentence.
DC's MISFITS OF MAGIC --
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/782939...
DC's MISFITS OF MAGIC --
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/782939...
Convincing you to read my graphic novel with just the opening sentence.
THE OCTOBER GIRL Book One --
maverickcomics.com/series/the-o...
THE OCTOBER GIRL Book One --
maverickcomics.com/series/the-o...
November 11, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Convincing you to read my graphic novel with just the opening sentence.
THE OCTOBER GIRL Book One --
maverickcomics.com/series/the-o...
THE OCTOBER GIRL Book One --
maverickcomics.com/series/the-o...
Happy Book Birthday to my buddy (and fellow Blue Devil appreciator) @peterclines.bsky.social and his new book, GOD'S JUNK DRAWER! Available now!!
God's Junk Drawer
Check out God's Junk Drawer - <p>From New York Times bestselling author Peter Clines, God's Junk Drawer is a mind-bending tale of mystery and adventure set at the dawn of time.</p><p>Welcome to the va...
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November 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Happy Book Birthday to my buddy (and fellow Blue Devil appreciator) @peterclines.bsky.social and his new book, GOD'S JUNK DRAWER! Available now!!
You know my favorite thing about "AI"? It's how pretty much any painted fantasy or sci fi cover now reads as "AI"-generated to me. Really love that. Yep. It's great.
(It is not great. It's terrible. Really freaking terrible.)
(It is not great. It's terrible. Really freaking terrible.)
November 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
You know my favorite thing about "AI"? It's how pretty much any painted fantasy or sci fi cover now reads as "AI"-generated to me. Really love that. Yep. It's great.
(It is not great. It's terrible. Really freaking terrible.)
(It is not great. It's terrible. Really freaking terrible.)
Tuesday Tip: 11/11
November 11, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Tuesday Tip: 11/11
This article HAS to be some sort of clickbait fever dream of the "THEY RUINED BOND" mob that somehow made it to print.
There's no screenwriter worth their salt that doesn't already have 5 solutions to the NO TIME TO DIE problem and several ways to subvert the most obvious ones already.
There's no screenwriter worth their salt that doesn't already have 5 solutions to the NO TIME TO DIE problem and several ways to subvert the most obvious ones already.
Remember when Rex Reed was confused and thought THE DARK KNIGHT was a prequel to Tim Burton’s BATMAN
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EXCLUSIVE: James Bond Writers Reveal Twist That Has Left New Creators With 'Huge Headache' When It Comes to Resurrecting the Super-Spy for Amazon
Bond writers are now racking their brain, trying to move forward with the franchise after the last film's wild twist.
radaronline.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:13 PM
This article HAS to be some sort of clickbait fever dream of the "THEY RUINED BOND" mob that somehow made it to print.
There's no screenwriter worth their salt that doesn't already have 5 solutions to the NO TIME TO DIE problem and several ways to subvert the most obvious ones already.
There's no screenwriter worth their salt that doesn't already have 5 solutions to the NO TIME TO DIE problem and several ways to subvert the most obvious ones already.
Reposted by Matthew Dow Smith
Comics, coffee vodka, and Albany ghost stories blend in "Awakened Spirits," the new comic from Albany Distilling Co.'s John Curtin and writer Ron Marz. (I've read it, and unlike most "promotional comic" projects, it's really good - esp. if you're interested in local lore.) Read all about it here:
Albany Distilling launches new coffee vodka with comic book
“Awakened Spirits” comic from writer Ron Marz explores Albany’s spooky history while promoting Albany Distilling’s coffee-infused vodka.
www.timesunion.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Comics, coffee vodka, and Albany ghost stories blend in "Awakened Spirits," the new comic from Albany Distilling Co.'s John Curtin and writer Ron Marz. (I've read it, and unlike most "promotional comic" projects, it's really good - esp. if you're interested in local lore.) Read all about it here:
Making Comics Monday: Step-by-step process for a page from last week's installment of the October Girl tie-in story I'm currently serializing on my Patreon — www.patreon.com/matthewdowsmith
Layouts
Roughs
Inks
Colors
#TheOctoberGirl
#PatreonComics
#YAComics
Layouts
Roughs
Inks
Colors
#TheOctoberGirl
#PatreonComics
#YAComics
November 10, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Making Comics Monday: Step-by-step process for a page from last week's installment of the October Girl tie-in story I'm currently serializing on my Patreon — www.patreon.com/matthewdowsmith
Layouts
Roughs
Inks
Colors
#TheOctoberGirl
#PatreonComics
#YAComics
Layouts
Roughs
Inks
Colors
#TheOctoberGirl
#PatreonComics
#YAComics
Remember that short little 13 page October Girl tie-in story I'm doing for my Patreon?
Yeah, it's gonna' be around 30 pages now.
Whoops.
Yeah, it's gonna' be around 30 pages now.
Whoops.
November 10, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Remember that short little 13 page October Girl tie-in story I'm doing for my Patreon?
Yeah, it's gonna' be around 30 pages now.
Whoops.
Yeah, it's gonna' be around 30 pages now.
Whoops.
Guys, I'm starting to think the Baileys are actually Republican operatives.
November 10, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Guys, I'm starting to think the Baileys are actually Republican operatives.
One of my dearest friends just got their copy of THE OCTOBER GIRL Book One and said the store had sold out of all their other copies and that just makes me so absurdly happy. Both that my friend got my book AND that other people are buying it, too.
November 9, 2025 at 6:07 PM
One of my dearest friends just got their copy of THE OCTOBER GIRL Book One and said the store had sold out of all their other copies and that just makes me so absurdly happy. Both that my friend got my book AND that other people are buying it, too.
A very nice brief but deep dive into THE OCTOBER GIRL Book One, courtesy of Comic Construction on YouTube, which rightly praises @maverickogn.bsky.social's fantastic design work and totally nails the influence @teddykristiansen.bsky.social's work has had on my art approach to the book.
The October Girl Book 1 Build + Art + Story
YouTube video by Comic Construction
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November 9, 2025 at 5:32 PM
A very nice brief but deep dive into THE OCTOBER GIRL Book One, courtesy of Comic Construction on YouTube, which rightly praises @maverickogn.bsky.social's fantastic design work and totally nails the influence @teddykristiansen.bsky.social's work has had on my art approach to the book.
My book.
On one of my favorite creators' desk.
I'll be in the corner freaking out, if anyone needs me.
On one of my favorite creators' desk.
I'll be in the corner freaking out, if anyone needs me.
November 8, 2025 at 9:29 PM
My book.
On one of my favorite creators' desk.
I'll be in the corner freaking out, if anyone needs me.
On one of my favorite creators' desk.
I'll be in the corner freaking out, if anyone needs me.
Another weekend, another round of "Can Matt keep this short story to 20 pages or is he just going to keep going like he usually does?"
For the record, this was going to be a 13 page story, and it's already going to be at LEAST 20. SO I lost THAT round.
For the record, this was going to be a 13 page story, and it's already going to be at LEAST 20. SO I lost THAT round.
November 8, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Another weekend, another round of "Can Matt keep this short story to 20 pages or is he just going to keep going like he usually does?"
For the record, this was going to be a 13 page story, and it's already going to be at LEAST 20. SO I lost THAT round.
For the record, this was going to be a 13 page story, and it's already going to be at LEAST 20. SO I lost THAT round.
If you missed it yesterday, the "behind the scenes" video I put together for LibraryCon Live 2025 is up on @maverickogn.bsky.social's YouTube page. Features a look at SoNo Comic Book Factory, a lot of me yapping about comics, and a cameo from my studio mate, @plasticfarm.bsky.social!
OCTOBER GIRL Matthew Dow Smith Studio Spotlight @ Librarycon Live 2025
YouTube video by Maverick
youtu.be
November 8, 2025 at 6:51 PM
If you missed it yesterday, the "behind the scenes" video I put together for LibraryCon Live 2025 is up on @maverickogn.bsky.social's YouTube page. Features a look at SoNo Comic Book Factory, a lot of me yapping about comics, and a cameo from my studio mate, @plasticfarm.bsky.social!
Kelly is fantastic, by the way. She's on the short list of people I'll work with any time I can. You should hire her. Like, now.
Looking for coloring work with a Dec/ January start. Previous work and portfolio available here: www.kellyfempire.com/p/published-...
Published Works
Published Works of Comic Book Color Artist Kelly Fitzpatrick
www.kellyfempire.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Kelly is fantastic, by the way. She's on the short list of people I'll work with any time I can. You should hire her. Like, now.
Finally put on @realgdt.bsky.social's FRANKENSTEIN while drawing this morning and I had to turn it off because I couldn't pull my eyes away from it. Just an absolutely gorgeous movie, even on the screen in my studio. Can't wait to watch the rest. When I don't have 10 pages of comics to draw.
November 8, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Finally put on @realgdt.bsky.social's FRANKENSTEIN while drawing this morning and I had to turn it off because I couldn't pull my eyes away from it. Just an absolutely gorgeous movie, even on the screen in my studio. Can't wait to watch the rest. When I don't have 10 pages of comics to draw.
Spending the day working out the last two books of one series while waiting for the contract for one series that's already completely done and thinking through the concepts for my next two series while also waiting to hear back about another series I really want to do.
So, yeah...
So, yeah...
November 7, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Spending the day working out the last two books of one series while waiting for the contract for one series that's already completely done and thinking through the concepts for my next two series while also waiting to hear back about another series I really want to do.
So, yeah...
So, yeah...
New Comic Book Friday: The first part of a brand new THE OCTOBER GIRL tie-in short story, TRUTHS & VISITATIONS, is up on my Patreon for all of my paid subscribers!
Truths & Visitations part 1 | Matthew Dow Smith
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November 7, 2025 at 1:04 PM
New Comic Book Friday: The first part of a brand new THE OCTOBER GIRL tie-in short story, TRUTHS & VISITATIONS, is up on my Patreon for all of my paid subscribers!
Every time I see @danagould.bsky.social on a podcast I like him more and more.
I've always loved his standup and writing, but he is just so entertaining in interviews. And if you're a huge horror nerd, the man is even more of a horror nerd than you are.
I've always loved his standup and writing, but he is just so entertaining in interviews. And if you're a huge horror nerd, the man is even more of a horror nerd than you are.
"When Mel Brooks yells at you" with Dana Gould
YouTube video by What We Thought Would Happen Podcast
youtu.be
November 7, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Every time I see @danagould.bsky.social on a podcast I like him more and more.
I've always loved his standup and writing, but he is just so entertaining in interviews. And if you're a huge horror nerd, the man is even more of a horror nerd than you are.
I've always loved his standup and writing, but he is just so entertaining in interviews. And if you're a huge horror nerd, the man is even more of a horror nerd than you are.