The best comics newsletters

A cartoonist's personal letters from his studio in São Paulo, covering his work drawing Archie comics, sketches and process, and reflections on creative life. Occasional issues in Portuguese touch on Brazilian politics and the role of comics and voice in society.

Comics and illustrated essays by Aubrey Hirsch on gender, justice, aging and life as a woman in America. Issues combine researched explainers on topics like AI deepfake law and period poverty with personal reflections and event notes.

A living archive and biweekly-ish roundup from comics writer Grant Morrison, mixing surreal humour, cultural commentary, music picks, and updates on projects such as the Magick and Symbolism Kickstarter. Readers get an idiosyncratic, occult-tinged take on current events and creative life.

Weekly comics and commentary by New Zealand cartoonist Daniel Vernon on everyday life, politics and music in Aotearoa. Issues also include behind-the-scenes notes on his music projects and his comic book work, such as an upcoming book adapting Māori legends.

Cartoonist Paul Noth shares new cartoons, including New Yorker pieces and unpublished Halloween work, alongside short personal anecdotes. Recent issues also promote his book I Am Going to Eat You... And Other Awkward Truths.

A cartoonist shares illustrated essays on creative blocks, the drawing process and the feelings behind making art, promoting an upcoming illustrated novel-in-verse about a young artist who stops drawing. Readers get practical advice on restarting a creative practice and an inside look at how a book cover and project come together.

A comics creator and coach shares personal reflections on making graphic novels, creative constraints, and trusting your own taste. Issues also promote paid workshops, coaching, and an occasional art book.

Writer J. Michael Straczynski shares essays, fiction and behind-the-scenes material from his career, including Babylon 5 script uploads and a revised novelette. The most recent issue announces he is closing paid subscriptions and directing readers to his Patreon.

A comic newsletter with drawings and personal essays about marriage, motherhood, and unequal household labor. Readers get humorous and cathartic takes on the frustrations of being a mother, plus occasional reflections on current events affecting women and parents.

A humorous personal newsletter from a cartoonist, mixing comics and short essays about work, retail customers, writing and refusing to grow up. Readers get light, observational comedy in a whimsical voice.

An illustrator shares comics and personal essays about her creative work, picture book projects, relationships and life in her 30s. Readers get behind-the-scenes looks at the illustration and publishing process alongside candid, humorous updates.

A creative writing professor and graphic memoirist shares short illustrated reflections on the habit of making art, writing and storytelling. Issues also include event announcements, workshop news and details of paid-subscriber Zoom hangouts.

A scientist-turned-cartoonist shares personal comics and reflections on research, creativity, grief, joy and belonging. Recent issues explore collage as an artistic practice and a way of being, alongside updates on her graphic memoir and community events.

A comic strip newsletter that satirizes the daily life and frustrations of working designers. Paid subscribers also get sketches, work in progress, old cartoons, music recommendations and avatars.

Work Chronicles delivers comics that poke fun at everyday office life, such as meetings, slide decks and building consensus. Each issue is a single comic with little accompanying text.

Comic writer Scott Snyder shares personal updates on his DC work, especially Absolute Batman, along with convention schedules and release news. Issues read like informal, spoken-style check-ins with behind-the-scenes context on his projects.

Journal comics by Edith Zimmerman, posted as short drawn pieces with occasional notes on publishing. Issues include comic installments and roundups of social media reels and memes.

Brian K. Vaughan shares announcements about his comics work, including new series, collected editions and anniversary releases, alongside personal asides. Readers get first-hand news on release dates, retailer info and promotions straight from the creators.

A small comics publisher's newsletter featuring convention recaps, behind-the-scenes business details, and short reviews of recent releases. It also regularly promotes the publisher's own Kickstarter campaigns and exclusive covers.

A personal, comic-driven newsletter about everyday anxieties, family life, a dog, a toddler and small joys. Each issue ends with questions for readers and light encouragement.

A weekly roundup of comic news covering UK, US, indie, European and manga publishing, plus convention and release updates. Issues consist of short items on announcements, releases, signings and collector notes.

Official updates from comics writer James Tynion IV's Tiny Onion studio, covering new comic releases, merchandise crowdfunding campaigns, and convention appearances. Readers get announcements, signing and panel schedules, and behind-the-scenes notes on horror series like Something is Killing the Children and Exquisite Corpses.

This newsletter posts episode listings for webcomics on the Arktoons platform from Arkhaven Comics and Dark Legion Comics. It also runs occasional opinionated film retrospectives, such as a review of Event Horizon.

A small indie publisher's newsletter announcing its comics and tabletop game releases, including Kickstarter campaigns and previews. It also shares original RPG monster content for game masters.

Short, informal updates from the creator of the Swedish comic Herman Hedning about album releases, Christmas cards, signings and festival appearances. Readers get a behind-the-scenes look at the production and sale of the yearly Julalbum.