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Random stories and comics of everyday activities from cartoonist Nate Fakes.

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"You've done it now, Lawrence!"

My little experimental comic caused quite a stir on social media.

cartooning is the worst #35: you imposter!

This syndrome runs deep in the cartooning universe

What Happens When Hundreds of Cartoonists Get Together?

The wild, amazing, inspirational, and sketchy time at the annual NCS convention.

cartooning is the worst #34: when a cartoonist becomes an ad

I never expected this to become part of my career.

Comic Breakdown #6: My favorite May cartoons

MAY I share them with you?

cartooning is the worst #33: the 3 worst parts of Comic-Con

Sure, they can be fun. But also exhausting, maddening, and chaotic.

A Cartoonist Takes on a Wild San Diego Comic-Con 2026

Watch now | Coffee, not much sleep, and a ton fit into 48-hours

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🎟️ Fakes Studio Pass #2: The Sketchbook I Never Wanted You to See

The Crumby drawings that taught me more than I realized.

Busy Summer Stretch

It's been a wild one.

🎟️ Fakes Studio Pass #1: Welcome to My Studio

Inside access to where I spend most of my time—and drink the most caffeinated coffee.