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Erik Reczek's avatar

In regards to Portland, it’s the same here in Chicago. Same as always and it’s not a warzone full of riots or people getting shot on corners.

Kelly Thompson's avatar

It hurts to see the violence and damage Ice is doing there. I worry for you guys (and selfishly know it's coming that bad for us too, just ramping up). The videos I've see have left me hollowed out in a way I can't quite explain. Hang in there. <3

Miriam Barberena's avatar

I love Ken. And Jeff Week helped me get through a rough week, so thank you. I'm excited to see Jeff in more costumes.

Kelly Thompson's avatar

The costumes are in last week (and this week's!) episodes, so I hope you enjoy. And I hope this week is better. <3

Kᴇɴ Hᴀᴢʟᴇᴛᴛ's avatar

Heya, Kelly! Hope you are doing well and are mostly friendly with your deadlines these days. Digging your monthly books right now…sad to see BoP go, but glad you had a go of it and get a chance to wrap it up.

Color me instasmitten with KEN THE KRAKEN, and as a fellow Ken I welcome him to the Kenning with all of us Kens and will show him where to find craft services, maybe knock on the door to Ken Jeong’s trailer and introduce them. We are all big Jeff fans at our house and welcome this new tentacular pal for our sweet boi.🐙

Kelly Thompson's avatar

Ever since Jeff's popularity ramped into the insane zone, I do have a bit of pause when naming a creature a "normal person name" -- I know of a few Jeffs and I know a few Kens (present company included) -- and I just have to hope it doesn't bother them. I don't know how I'd feel about a cute creature named Kelly going viral. But I appreciate the good attitude about it! They are great names! ;D

Juan Valdez's avatar

I got you the Jeff FigPin from NYCC! How do I send it?

Damon Gray's avatar

Ken! What an adorable little guy. The series with Tokitokoro has been a delight as well. Bringing in Elsa last issue was such a joy!

I will also continue to praise how much I’ve been loving Absolute Wonder Woman. This version of Diana is one of my favorites (maybe even my all time favorite? well… it’s early but true)

And lastly… the Buffy marathon has been going strong! Looking forward to hear more about your project when the time is right.

Hope you and Adam are doing well. Thinking of you all in the city, and my friends in Chicago, on the daily. Stay safe, stay alert, and keep strong. Thanks again for all you do; bringing smiles when we all need it most.

Kelly Thompson's avatar

Thanks so much, Damon.

Also, that OTHER Jeff story we talked about? -- it might be coming! ;D

John Dudley's avatar

JEFF!! Most impactful character addition for the Marvel Universe since… Miles Morales? Maybe since considerably further back than that

Kelly Thompson's avatar

CBR agrees!

(see new newsletter)

(but also they left out Gwenpool so not sure we should trust them).

;)

John Dudley's avatar

Couldn’t have nodded in agreement harder re: the Ringo win. My neck hurts from all of that agreeing. But congrats!!

Jenn's avatar

Well I love Ken already! He looks so cuddly.

Simon Birch's avatar

I did notice the yeet!

Alex's avatar

Awww I love Jeff the Shark, and I've been sharing my Jeff comics with my nephew :). I also recently checked out the first volume of your "Birds of Prey" run from my library :).

I need to check out the Ken special! :)

Wishing you all the best, Kelly :).

Alex's avatar

You're very welcome, Kelly! I love the first "Birds of Prey" volume! You're one of my favorite writers, and you rock! :) Have a great day!

Gwen Valentine's avatar

Hi, Kelly! Lovely work from start to finish in this post.

It’s Jeff inspired me to make my own webcomic and I want to thank you for giving me the push I needed for that outlet. And Absolute Wonder Woman is an unmitigated delight every time I pick up an issue. I can’t wait to get my hands on the trades for Birds of Prey.

Kelly Thompson's avatar

I love that! Thank you so much for telling me, it means a lot to know we can inspire others to creativity, especially these days. <3

Charlie Wu's avatar

Love Ken's design! I don't have Marvel Unlimited so will wait for the inevitable print run (hopefully, don't let me down Marvel!). The last issues of Jeff and AWW were phenomenal, thank you! Thanks as well for doing the CGC signing, I'll be dropping off those books at NYCC :D

Be safe in Portland, it's so hard to believe we live in such times but your books are giving me some much-needed reprieve from all of that.

Kelly Thompson's avatar

Thanks, Charles! <3

Kamose Mills's avatar

Glad you get to work on Elsa again Kelly. #DeadStoneForever and love that picture of Clyde with the tv 📺🐱

Kelly Thompson's avatar

I'll take anything I can get when it comes to Elsa!

Daniel Smole's avatar

Ken is so silly will he be in It’s Jeff! Or is he exclusively a Jeff week character?

Kelly Thompson's avatar

He will definitely appear in future Jeff stories whether they are Jeff-Week or otherwise (but certainly he'll not appear in all of them).