Hey, it’s #FollowFriday again! That means that we get to pick a person who is great and tell you all about how great they are at Twitter. Then you go and follow that person on Twitter, because why wouldn’t you listen to every single thing we say? This week, we’re recommending the creator of the webcomic JL8, Yale Stewart.
Who he is:
Yale Stewart is the creator and artist behind the adorable, pint-sized DC web comic JL8, and we’re huge fans of his work. He’s an all around funny and talented guy, and his about page on the JL8 Tumblr describes him like this:
Yale Stewart is an independent comic book artist, working primarily on his creator-owned project, “Gifted.” Also a comedy, “Gifted” is a semi-autobiographical work chronicling the life and times of he and his friends. His day job is working in the vintage clothing industry.
When not drawing, Yale can be found spending his time in a myriad of ways. The most frequent of these activities would be smoking cigars, shopping for clothes, playing video games, and talking to girls. Or trying to, anyway. He is also an avid movie-watcher and music-listener, and eagerly awaits the return of baseball season.
He attended Savannah College of Art and Design and graduated with a BFA in Animation (2010). Originally from St. Louis, MO (Go Cards [and Blues]), he currently resides in Savannah, GA.
Why you should follow:
The excellent, mini depictions of Batman and Superman on his Twitter background aren’t enough? Alright, Stewart is also an excellent guy who believes that he should strive to be a hero like the characters he depicts in his comics, which is something we really like to see from people who draw comics. To that end, he recently put up some original JL8 artwork up for sale, so that he could donate the proceeds to typhoon victims in the Philippines. What a swell guy.
Of course, you’ll also be kept up to date with news on JL8 and his original, non-superhero-related comic, Gifted. If you’re looking for some new comics to read, look no further.
Great Tweets:
Wallpaper and cover photo with profits to UNICEF Philippines. RTs appreciated. https://t.co/u2Sqw2HdK4 pic.twitter.com/cZWSAcH3To
— Yale Stewart (@YaleStewart) November 12, 2013
As mentioned, here he is asking people to get on board and help him help others, just like a true superhero.
Is it cool or weird that I use a childhood photo of myself in Superman PJs as my profile pic? — Yale Stewart (@YaleStewart) November 12, 2013
Cool. Definitely cool.
*Creates OKCupid profile (cuz what the hell)* “Oh man, messages already!” *Messages ask to have my job* -.- — Yale Stewart (@YaleStewart) November 13, 2013
Can you blame them? Who wouldn’t want to be Yale Stewart?
Ditto RT @ronmarz If anyone at a con, M or F, feels like they’re bein hassled and I’m at that show pls feel free to find me and ask for help
— Yale Stewart (@YaleStewart) November 14, 2013
Bother someone at a con? Answer to Yale Stewart.
So. NO ONE told me Parks and Rec was back. You’re all dead to me.
— Yale Stewart (@YaleStewart) November 20, 2013
You could’ve prevented this if you’d been following him, because this is a sad thing indeed.
Let’s play a drinking game. Every time Bruce says “McGinnis! Get out of there, now!” in Batman Beyond, do a shot. Disclaimer: you’ll die.
— Yale Stewart (@YaleStewart) November 20, 2013
Superhero cartoon drinking games! What more do you need? (Probably a stomach pump.)
(via Yale Stewart on Twitter)
- He raised over $7,000 for the typhoon victims
- Batkid was a real-life, pint-sized Batman, and he was adorable
- We talked to Yale Stewart about creating JL8, because he and it are great
