Evil Inc Shareholders' Report: Reubens, ’Ringos, and other ruminations (Patreon)

As we come to the end of a long, hot summer, I got some pretty cool news. Evil Inc was nominated in the Best Humor Webcomic category of the ’Ringo Awards! Voting is now open to comics pros, and if you're a qualified voter, I would greatly appreciate your consideration.

I'm up against the likes of Harley Quinn and Nightwing's butt, so it's definitely an uphill climb! Nonetheless, as an independent cartoonist, it feels really good to be nominated along with all of those big names from DC Comics.

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Speaking of awards, I'll be in Columbus, Ohio, next week for the 80th annual National Cartoonists Society conference and Reuben Awards. Evil Inc has been nominated in the Best Webcomic / Longform category, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed. This is my third nomination in four years, and I'm hoping the third time is the charm.

ComicLab LIVE

The 80th Annual National Cartoonists Society Conference and Reuben Awards is just around the corner in Columbus, Ohio. Dave and I will also be doing a live recording of our podcast, ComicLab, along with our guests Dee Fish, Terri Libenson, and Jamar Nicholas . If you're not going to be there in person, you can catch the livestream!

Webpage:  https://nationalcartoonists.com/2026-livestream-only 

Opening Session: Celebrating 80 Years of ExcellenceComicLab Live: Actionable Advice in a Time of ChangeA Legal Panel for Cartoonists: Protecting your Work

Watch Live: Thursday, August 6th, 1-4:10 p.m. eastern time

Professional-quality streaming online; easy access link for registered attendees will be emailed prior to the event.

Tickets are just $12! Get yours by Tuesday, August 4th!

If you're in the Columbus area, make plans to stop by the Billy Ireland Library & Museum on August 8th from 1-5 p.m. It's a free event, and I'll be there sketching and signing along with a bunch of my pals from the NCS.

Join me at the NCS Cartoonist Showcase!

Anatomy of Monsters

Speaking of friends, my friend and ComicLab co-host Dave Kellett is running a Kickstarter campaign for his new book, Anatomy of Monsters. If you're a ComicLab Patreon backers, you've heard Dave and I pitching jokes back and forth for this collection. It's going to be one of his best books ever. Trust me... you're gonna want one of these.