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John Gallagher Cartoonist

@johnbgallagher.bsky.social

Artist/Writer/Educator/Dad; Creator of Max Meow kids' graphic novel series from Random House (Book 5 hits Nov 2023!) Art Director of Ranger Rick magazine www.maxmeow.com

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(for those not in the know, KR is holding an alt halftime show for the M*GA crowd) I'll be rockin' to Bad Bunny and Greenday, myself.

08.02.2026 22:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I don't usually create gif memes,but when I do, Kid Rock is my muse... #halftimeshow #kidrock

08.02.2026 21:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

You’re killing it! :)

13.12.2025 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I have been there.

13.12.2025 03:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Buy John Gallagher’s Rex Rocket and Max Meow Books - Gallagher Galaxy - Home of Graphic Novel Author John Gallagher ...

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10.12.2025 03:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Introducing Rex Rocket: Cosmic Wiener Dog Graphic Novel from John Gallagher (Max Meow)
YouTube video by Max Meow: Cat Crusader Introducing Rex Rocket: Cosmic Wiener Dog Graphic Novel from John Gallagher (Max Meow)

Cover Reveal for my latest graphic novel, Rex Rocket: Cosmic Wiener Dog! Pre-order now (detail in comments)! youtu.be/aiNnhnt3qfs

10.12.2025 03:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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40 years ago, Calvin and Hobbes' raucous adventures burst onto the comics page The adventures of a precocious 6-year-old and his stuffed tiger debuted on November 18, 1985. NPR's Renee Montagne spoke with the comic strip's editor, Lee Salem, in 2005.

The adventures of a precocious 6-year-old and his stuffed tiger debuted on November 18, 1985. NPR's Renee Montagne spoke with the comic strip's editor, Lee Salem, in 2005.

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I’m still working on that costumeβ€” it will definitely be ready in 2 weeks.

02.11.2025 00:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Halloween! So honored that a student wanted to be Max Meow!

01.11.2025 16:23 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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10 Super Giftable Children's Books by D.C.-Area Authors Need a great gift for the holidays or any day? Check out these new kids' lit and YA titles by local authors in the DMV.

Excited to be part of this article from Arlington Magazine about Northern Virginia children's book authors. www.arlingtonmagazine.com/childrens-bo...

28.10.2025 21:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hullabaloo Comics Magazine Comics for kids

Proud to back Hullabaloo, a new kids comics magazine, being put together by some talented folks. Check it out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/com...

22.10.2025 23:29 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"The technicolor twists and turns and cliffhanger chapter endings of this graphic novel will have readers racing to the end."
Excited to be included in The New York Times' article about kids graphic novels, with some very positive things to say about Max Meow! You can learn more at www.maxmeow.com

21.09.2025 20:54 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's like someone sees inside my soul.

21.09.2025 20:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜The Awakening of The Light’ – Synopsis Victoria is just an ordinary girl from The Kingdom of Beltophia… Or is she? Suddenly, her life is thrown into chaos, a forgotten myth begins to resurface… and everything changes… In the…

'The Awakening of The Light' - Synopsis (Updated) ataleoftwoforces.wordpress.com/2025/08/16/t...

16.08.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Invention of β€œSesame Street” Renata Adler’s 1972 review of the program that revolutionized children’s television.

β€œSmall children from poor or middle-class families who watch β€˜Sesame Street’ do better on cognitive tests and in first grade than children who do not watch it,” Renata Adler wrote, in 1972.

15.08.2025 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 12428    πŸ” 3128    πŸ’¬ 274    πŸ“Œ 153
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Worlds Collide! Getting ready for Open House...

15.08.2025 00:42 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In just 2 weeks! Come join me at Fairfax Comic Con! AUGUST 23 & 24, Kids Love Comics will be at two--TWO different Comic Cons!!! Next up: Fairfax, VA!
Come meet fun kids comics creators, and learn to draw their characters in our FREE KLC Workshops!
www.fairfaxcomiccon.com/kidslovecomi...

14.08.2025 00:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm excited to share my newest adventure: This week, I am prepping my classroom for a return to teaching elementary art at Spring Hill Elementary School in the Fairfax County Public Schools. I can't wait to share the magic of art and imagination with my wonderful students!
Go Panthers!

08.08.2025 22:10 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It was bound to happen.

06.08.2025 00:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Old timey star chart illustration of a shorthaired ginger and white cat floating amongst overlapping grids and little black stars. The word "Felis" is written underneath.

Old timey star chart illustration of a shorthaired ginger and white cat floating amongst overlapping grids and little black stars. The word "Felis" is written underneath.

Did you know there was once a domestic cat constellation? 'Felis' was created by French astronomer Joseph JΓ©rΓ΄me LefranΓ§ois de Lalande in 1799, but the International Astronomical Union dumped Felis when they created their official constellation boundaries in 1930. www.ianridpath.com/startales/fe...

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My eyes! They burn...

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If you see this post a DC comic cover you love

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Hey! It's your friendly, metropolitan Superman! He wants you to know the S on his costume stands for "smile". Perhaps that's something you might do while watching his new movie? Or just in various random circumstances throughout the weekend? I sure HOPE so!

Hey! It's your friendly, metropolitan Superman! He wants you to know the S on his costume stands for "smile". Perhaps that's something you might do while watching his new movie? Or just in various random circumstances throughout the weekend? I sure HOPE so!

❀️ Have a SUPER weekend! ❀️

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Word.

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I used to run with a pretty tough gang when I was younger…

24.06.2025 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Happy Father's Day!

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Super fun comics talk with the students from Westminster Elementary School in MD!

13.06.2025 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Random House did not offer this image-- I got it from Pexels website, and was unaware it was AI. Thanks for pointing that out. I never, ever use AI, and was focused on getting a pic of a kid reading, royalty free. I will be more careful in the future.

08.06.2025 03:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm so proud that my publisher, Random House Graphic, has the motto, "A Graphic Novel on Every Bookshelf." I can't believe that States and the Federal Government need to be reminded: Kids need a LIBRARIAN in every school.

#supportlibrarians #fundschoollibraries #graphicnovels

07.06.2025 22:08 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm so proud that my publisher, Random House Graphic, has the motto, "A Graphic Novel on Every Bookshelf." I can't believe that States and the Federal Government need to be reminded: Kids need a LIBRARIAN in every school.

#supportlibrarians #fundschoollibraries #graphicnovels

07.06.2025 22:08 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0