*LOUIS ALERT*
I will now be attending
@TBCBedford
in the UK in September!
After that, I will be returning to the USA to attend
@baltimorecomics
and
@NY_Comic_Con
.
To wrap up the year, I'll be back in the UK for
@ThoughtBubbleUK
!
If you're a comics pro or editor, let's talk!
I'm so happy to say that I am now working with the incredible publisher
@MadCaveStudios
& writing for some of their fantastic licensed universes!
I am very grateful to
@chasexclamation
for the thrilling opportunity & I can't wait to share more info in the future! Stay tuned!
For over a century, people have said comics are dying. We're here to say that it's alive!
Introducing COMICS ARE DYING: THE COMIC!
Our campaign is now live on
@WeAreZoop
! Click the link to check out our campaign!
Link:
#ComicsAreDying
#comics
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1 Writer. 100 Artists. 100 One Page Comics.
Comics are alive and well! Prepare yourself for an artistic showcase of some of the greatest comic book artists working in the industry today!
Coming soon...
#ComicsAreDying
Cover by the super talented
@allsorrows_
COMICS JOBS: Folks, we are in the home stretch! We need only 20 more artists for Comics Are Dying!
If you or a peer would be interested, please send a portfolio to louissouthard
@gmail
.com!
Let’s get this sucker to 100 artists!
#comics
#comicart
PAID / Published Gig! Looking for variant cover artists for a noir book. Non-cartoony styles preferred. Need fast turnaround rate.
Please email portfolio to louissouthard at gmail dot com
Thanks as always :)
#comics
#comicbooks
#comicart
#variant
Announced today are the first 50 artists of COMICS ARE DYING: THE COMIC!!!
Check out to see who we have on the team... so far 😏
Read our press release below!
#ComicsAreDying
#comics
COMICS JOBS!
We need 33 more artists for Comics Are Dying: The Comic! If you’d like to be part of our team, please send your portfolio for review!
Read more about the project here:
Thank you as always!
- Louis
#comics
#comicbooks
Artist
@komemerda
and I invite you to the fantastical world of our comic STORYBORNE and the mystical country of Hinterland!
Meet Errolyn Pendleton: a young girl with lots of spirit embarking on a secret quest that will change everything!
#comics
I’m so proud to announce that I’m taking on the exciting and new
@MadCaveStudios
FLASH GORDON universe!
I’m honored to be featured in FLASH GORDON QUARTERLY
#1
with fellow writers
@dennisculver
and
@Jordan_J_Thomas
and a whole slew of amazing artists! Preorder now!
#comics
100 Comics. 1 Writer. 100 Artists.
I'm so very proud to announce the next 50 artists for COMICS ARE DYING: THE COMIC as well as our new publisher:
@WeAreZoop
!
Click the link for more info and to stay informed:
#comics
#comicbooks
Paid Gigs. Looking for two comics artists for two projects.
- sci-fi / beach noir
- retro style superhero comedy / drama
If you're interested, please email your portfolio to louissouthard
@gmail
.com
Thanks as always, L :)
#comics
#comicbooks
#comicsgig
#comicart
#portfolio
He’s an iconic actor, voice actor, and comic book fan. My friends, put on your chef’s hat and welcome
@pattonoswalt
!
Wanna get in on the weird west action and read MIDNIGHT WESTERN THEATRE: WITCH TRIAL from
@scoutcomics
? Preorder now!
Special thank you to Patton!
#comics
COMICS COVER GIG - looking for a comics artist who can do a painted style / "vintage film poster vibes" cover for a Sci-Fi / Noir OGN. Must be able to draw robots and aliens.
If interested, please email samples to louissouthard(at)gmail(dot)com
Thank you as always! :)
#comics
Artist
@komemerda
and I invite you to the fantastical world of our comic STORYBORNE and the mystical country of Hinterland!
Meet Maersha: a knight of honor, intrigue, and the sworn protector of Errolyn!
#comics
Artist
@komemerda
and I invite you to the fantastical world of our comic STORYBORNE and the mystical country of Hinterland!
Meet Errolyn Pendleton: a young girl with lots of spirit embarking on a secret quest that will change everything!
#comics
#comics
#comicjobs
#artjobs
Looking for comic book artist for 6 issue action/adventure/humor/post-apocalypse miniseries. Paid work. Open to discussion. Experienced or new talent welcome. Please email portfolio/website link to louissouthard
@gmail
.com
COMIC ARTIST JOBS: anyone know a great illustrator who can do Norman Rockwell / Leyendecker / Alex Ross style art? I’ve got a one page comic that hinges on that style!
Tag some artists if you can!
#comics
#comicbookart
#illustlation
#illustrationart
COMICS JOBS! We need only 5 more artists for these one pagers! The prompts are:
- Kirby superhero page
- modern sci-fi
- pop art page
- 1980's superhero style
- Frank Miller page
If interested, please email your portfolio to louissouthard
@gmail
.com
#comics
#comicbooks
#comicart
I am very happy to announce that the publishing and multimedia rights of the MIDNIGHT WESTERN THEATRE series have been returned to me.
Here are some unrelated panels from the book. Here’s to a happy ending!
#comics
#comicbooks
COMIC ARTIST JOBS! The one page comics continue! I have three more stories that need artists:
- retro / modern sci-fi
- sword & sorcery / barbarian
- realistic storefront illustration
If interested, please email portfolio to louissouthard
@gmail
.com
#comics
#comicbooks
#comicart
PAID & PUBLISHED GIG
Need an established / pro comics artist for a three-page backup story.
Noir story. Period piece. Involves a dog.
If interested, please email louissouthard
@gmail
.com
Thank you!
#comics
#comicbookart
#ComicArt
#comicbook
For over a century, people have said comics are dying. We're here to say that it's alive!
Introducing COMICS ARE DYING: THE COMIC!
Our campaign is now live on
@WeAreZoop
! Click the link to check out our campaign!
Link:
#ComicsAreDying
#comics
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PAID COMICS GRAPHIC DESIGN GIG: Hey comics folks! I'm having a bit of an issue with prepping some files for a specific printer. Are there any graphic designers who can help me prep the pages with crop marks / bleed / etc?
Need someone ASAP! All files are ready. Thanks!
#comics
@alecrobbins
If only Yakko could say “Man, get a load of that guy’s hot wife who happens to also be Betty Boop.” That would really appeal to millennials and zoomers.
COMICS COLORING GIG: looking for someone who can do a 22 page horror issue. Flatter colors preferred. Think Archie style of comics.
If interested, please email samples to louissouthard(at)gmail(dot)com
Thanks as always, Louis :)
#comics
COMIC ARTIST JOBS: more one page comics need more artists! Today we have:
- golden age superhero story (retro art homage)
- modern queer superhero story
- the filing cabinet page
- superhero splash
If interested, please email louissouthard
@gmail
.com
#comics
#comicbooks
#comicart
I was thinking about this the other day and wanted to open it up for discussion: who would you say are the Mount Rushmore (4 characters) of Marvel super villains?
Here are mine:
#comicsgig
#comicbooks
#comicart
PAID GIG. Need many artists for short story horror anthology. Stories completed that can begin now:
- Seussian Children's Book Horror
- Romantic Comedy Horror
All portfolios welcome for future stories. Send to louissouthard
@gmail
.com. Thank you :)
#ComicsGig
#ArtJob
#Artists
#ComicArt
Looking for an artist interested in making a fantasy comic. Wanna make a pitch issue. Think "Berserk + Dredd"
Must be good w/ sword & sorcery design, creature work, and action. Please send portfolio to louissouthard
@gmail
.com
Thank you :)
I wrote a small essay about what'd I theoretically say to a hypothetical comic book company.
There are problems going on and they must be addressed.
#comics
PAID GIG. Final gig for awhile. Looking for a comic artist for a:
-cyberpunk / ultra violent / girl gang romp comic
If you're interested, please email your portfolio to louissouthard
@gmail
.com
Thanks as always, L :)
#comics
#comicbooks
#comicsgig
#comicart
#portfolio
Great news, everyone! There will be a MASSIVE "Comics Are Dying: The Comic" update from
@WeAreZoop
in the coming week or so.
If you are an industry professional, reviewer or peer, I'd love to provide an early copy of the book! Just DM or email me! Thanks!
#comics
#comicbooks
COMICS JOB: any artist interested in doing a 22 page comic issue inspired by 60s superhero comics / Marvel bullpen style? Retro styles preferred.
If that sounds up your alley, my contact info is in my bio.
Thanks as always, Louis :)
#comics
#comicart
If you want to avoid AI art, I’d recommend people get ready for COMICS ARE DYING: THE COMIC which features 100 of the greatest HUMAN artists working today! If you wanna support actual artists working their butts off, this is it!
Check it out!
#comics
I’m not saying AI is a bad tool but I see a shift in the industry. Publishers say they won’t use AI art but… then they do. At least this artist seems to add something on top of the AI art. But what changed for Scout Comics between 2022 and now?
COMICS ARE DYING: THE COMIC UPDATE
- 92 one-page comics are 100% completed with the last 8 rolling in
- supplementary material and the overall book is 100% designed and finished
- exclusive bonus material is currently being made
Let's finish this thing!
#comics
#comicbooks
To show my range as a comics writer, I made 5 short horror stories with some of the best comic book artists working today.
Publishers told me that anthologies don't sell. So, in this twitter thread, are all five stories.
Cover by
@juliannegriepp
#ComicBooks
#Comics
#NewComics
Not to toot my own horn but…
The virgin AI content farmer millionaire jock complaining about how he can’t make comics
vs.
The chad indie comic book writer with depleted life savings, lots of coffee, and a dream
ALL PAGES ARE CLAIMED!!!
100 STORIES WRITTEN!!! 100 ARTISTS HIRED!!! HELL YEAH!!!
Thank you so much to every artist who applied and thank you to the comics community for helping us assemble this team! Now, onto phase 2… 😈
ANNOUNCEMENTS SOON!!
#comics
#comicbooks
COMICS JOBS! We need only 5 more artists for these one pagers! The prompts are:
- Kirby superhero page
- modern sci-fi
- pop art page
- 1980's superhero style
- Frank Miller page
If interested, please email your portfolio to louissouthard
@gmail
.com
#comics
#comicbooks
#comicart
Was feeling glum about comics today, but then I got a lettering proof from
@BuddyOrDie
that reminded me this job is still filled with such joy.
I love my ridiculous job where I get to make silly stuff like this with great people! Check out our girl
@komemerda
!
We're back!
To celebrate SDCC 2024,
@WeAreZoop
have relaunched the COMICS ARE DYING: THE COMIC campaign for ONE WEEK only!
If you missed out on the comic featuring over 100 of the best comic artists working today, here is your newest chance to get it before it's gone!
#comics
PAID GIG: looking for comics colorist on 6-issue series. Professional preferred. Modern X-Men style wanted.
Book is sci-fi / beach noir.
If interested, please email portfolio to louissouthard
@gmail
.com
Thank you :)
#comics
#comicbooks
#comicart
#colorist
PAID COMICS COLORING JOB: looking for a colorist who can do a retro / flat four color comics style for a wraparound book cover.
If interested, please email samples to louissouthard(at)gmail(dot)com
Thank you so much! :)
#comics
SOUTHARD X SUMERIAN
I am beyond thrilled to announce my newest book with
@sumeriancomics
!
“The Blackout Bombshell” is a three part, oversized, noir comic featuring some of the best talents in the comics world!
#comics
#comicbooks
#ComicsGig
#ArtGig
#ComicBooks
Paid gig. Need a COLORIST to do half (60 pages) of a noir / detective graphic novel by me and
@deankotz
. Prefer to have experienced colorist, but all portfolios welcome. Please send portfolio to louissouthard
@gmail
.com
Thank you :)
#ComicsGig
#Comics
#Illustrator
Still looking for an artist interested in making a fantasy comic. Want to make a pitch issue. Think "Berserk + Dredd"
Must be good w/ sword & sorcery design, creature work, & action. Please send portfolio to louissouthard
@gmail
.com
Thank you :)
Happy
#PortfolioDay
everyone! My name is Louis Southard and I’m a 24 year old Colombian-American comic book writer with over 6 years of experience and 8 publishers under my belt!
Whether it be creator owned or licensed IP, I love comics and want to work on more! Let’s talk!
COMICS ARE DYING: THE COMIC UPDATE
- 92 one-page comics are 100% completed with the last 8 rolling in
- supplementary material and the overall book is 100% designed and finished
- exclusive bonus material is currently being made
Let's finish this thing!
#comics
#comicbooks
Proud to say we are at 1/5 of our overall goal! Thank you everyone who is supporting early over on
@WeAreZoop
! Today and tomorrow have discounted prices so please don’t miss out on the sale if you’re interested!
#ComicsAreDying
#comics
For over a century, people have said comics are dying. We're here to say that it's alive!
Introducing COMICS ARE DYING: THE COMIC!
Our campaign is now live on
@WeAreZoop
! Click the link to check out our campaign!
Link:
#ComicsAreDying
#comics
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#comicsgig
#comicbooks
#comics
#ComicArt
Paid gig. Looking for interior artists for:
- sword-&-sorcery story
- cyberpunk/post-apocalypse story
Please email portfolio to louissouthard
@gmail
if interested. Thank you :)
Hey everyone. I’m not gonna lie. This year has been a struggle for me with all things comics. I have many projects with amazing creative teams that need new homes and I’d really love to bounce back!
If any editors or publishers wanna chat, I’m always open! Thank you so much!
If I were the MCU, I’d kick Kang to the curb and do me a smaller scale story of the Grandmaster pitting the Avengers against the Squadron Supreme to defend their home dimensions
Friends, we are now two/thirds of the way there! Thank you for the support and let’s really get this to 100% completion!
If we go over, we can focus on trying to reach our stretch goals which will ADD EVEN MORE PAGES TO THE BOOK!!!
#ComicsAreDying
#comics
For over a century, people have said comics are dying. We're here to say that it's alive!
Introducing COMICS ARE DYING: THE COMIC!
Our campaign is now live on
@WeAreZoop
! Click the link to check out our campaign!
Link:
#ComicsAreDying
#comics
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@ActionLab
#FREECRASHANDTROY
I was 19 when I signed up with ALE to publish my comic book “Villains Seeking Hero”.
It remains my greatest regret in my career thus far to watch that company turn a project I loved into a book dead on arrival.
ALE doesn’t care about its creators.
COMICS JOB: looking for artists for some one-page stories. Here’s what we’re looking for:
- 90’s EXTREME / Liefeld style
- Dave Gibbons-esque style
If you think you’d fit, please email your portfolio to louissouthard
@gmail
.com
Thank you :)
#comics
#comicbooks
#comicbookart
For over a century, people have said comics are dying. We're here to say that it's alive!
Introducing COMICS ARE DYING: THE COMIC!
Our campaign is now live on
@WeAreZoop
! Click the link to check out our campaign!
Link:
#ComicsAreDying
#comics
1/?
#comicsgig
#comicbooks
#comicart
PAID GIG. Two more short stories are ready and need artists! Need people who could either do:
- Skeleton Comedy / Drama
- Gritty Sword & Sorcery Story
All portfolios welcome for future stories. Send to louissouthard
@gmail
.com. Thank you :)
My father passed away and I decided life was too short to do anything I didn’t love. I decided I would dedicate my young adult years to try and break into the industry as a comic book writer.
LOOKING FOR PUBLISHER: Comic book editors, I am looking for a home for many of mine and my amazing collaborators' projects. I'd love to find these books a home so let's talk!
#comics
#comicsgig
#comicsjob
#comics
#comicbookartist
Looking for cover artist/illustrator for five issues of an upcoming published mini-series (supernatural western, IYKYK). Must be familiar & good with art nouveau style. No 3D art. If interested, please contact louissouthard
@gmail
.com
I'm back to once again scream from the heavens about COMICS ARE DYING: THE COMIC from
@WeAreZoop
! The ultimate collection of comics history told thru 100 one page comics by 100 of the very best artists!
We are nearing the end of our campaign so get your copy today!
#comics
#ComicsGig
#ArtGig
#ComicBooks
Paid gig. Need ILLUSTRATOR to do cover for a post-apocalyptic action comic. Needs to be dynamic & detailed. Heavy manga cover influence. Prefer to have experienced artist, but all portfolios welcome. Please send portfolio to louissouthard
@gmail
.com
The road to having a career in comics is a difficult one, but it really is the friends and collaborators you make along the way that make it all worthwhile!
Folks, I'd love to speak to some comics editors about some books I have:
- 18 unpub'd issue series w/ a current TV option deal
- 6 issue Sci-Fi Noir series with 4 issues 100% done
- 1 issue of a high fantasy 6 issue mini
Please share and help spread the word. Thank you!
#comics
With the new Black Series Dedra from Hasbro, I find it so amazing that they've made every single main Andor character... aside from Syril.
While I would love a Syril for my collection, I would find it 100% hilarious and in-keeping with his character if he never got a figure.
UNUSED PITCH:
Back in 2020, I wrote a comic called ASTROVERSE with the help of an incredible creative team. It never got picked up, but you can check out issue 1 here!
#comics
Art -
@SergAcuna
Colors - Luis Antonio Delgado
Letters -
@BuddyOrDie
Cover Art -
@vascogeorgiev
Synopsis: a brief history of the western comic book industry portrayed in a parodic and fun manner. Our story is told through the use of 100 one-page comics by 100 of the best artists working today! Check out our fine selection of artists:
Hey! I’m Louis Southard and I’m a comic book writer looking for work! I’ve worked with Scout Comics, Action Lab Entertainment, Zestworld, and many more!
If you like your comics funny, strange, and imaginative, then I’m your guy!
RT’s helpful and appreciated.
#comics
#comicgig
I just got to see the COMICS ARE DYING variant cover by the super talented
@wormfolk
!
Here's a sneak peek look at it featuring some of the characters from the book!
Don't wanna miss out on the book? Sign up here on
@WeAreZoop
:
#comics
#comicbooks
We broke 8900! Friends, we’re only 1100 away from our first stretch goal!
With only 4 days left, this is the ONE AND ONLY way to get a copy of COMICS ARE DYING: THE COMIC from
@WeAreZoop
!
Help us expand the book for all supporters! Please RT and share! Let’s do this!
For over a century, people have said comics are dying. We're here to say that it's alive!
Introducing COMICS ARE DYING: THE COMIC!
Our campaign is now live on
@WeAreZoop
! Click the link to check out our campaign!
Link:
#ComicsAreDying
#comics
1/?
Announced today are the first 50 artists of COMICS ARE DYING: THE COMIC!!!
Check out to see who we have on the team... so far 😏
Read our press release below!
#ComicsAreDying
#comics
If you're a new creator, please avoid
@ScoutComics
like the plague. Haven't paid me for a book out over a year. Won't answer emails. We delivered a completed, profitable book and still got screwed.
Part of me is so proud to be included in FLASH GORDON QUARTERLY
#1
from
@MadCaveStudios
because of two things:
- I am now the first Gen Z writer in history to write for Flash Gordon
- I am also quite possibly the youngest person in history to write for it as well!
#comics
Thank you so much to our incredible COMICS ARE DYING team, everyone at
@WeAreZoop
, and to all of the supporters who helped make this book real! I am thrilled, ecstatic, and grateful and it’s all thanks to you!
#ComicsAreDying
#comics
Super excited by this and big thank you to
@ScoutComics
and the entire MWT creative team! Never thought anything like this would ever happen to me!
#comics
EXCLUSIVE: Scout Comics has partnered with Oren Segal’s Management Production Entertainment to develop Louis Southard’s comic book series, ‘Midnight Western Theatre,’ for television—tapping Kevin Carroll to handle the adaptation