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Comic Creators early Twitter reaction to the 2016 US Election Result

By John Freeman on November 9, 2016

So, Donald Trump will be the next US President. I think A-Force and Hawkeye comic writer Kelly Thompson pretty much nailed the mood of many comic creators on my Twitter feed this morning with a retweet of a cartoon by David Rowe, posted by Britain’s Political Cartoon Gallery…

Good Morning America by David Rowe – political cartoon galleryh pic.twitter.com/MC2Yvb8a6d

— Political Cartoon (@Cartoon4sale) November 9, 2016

But here are some other early reactions, first from across the pond…

This RT from Brian Michael Bendis…

You have to know how to accept rejection and reject acceptance.
RAY BRADBURY#amwriting #writerslife

— Jon Winokur (@AdviceToWriters) November 9, 2016

Cullen Bunn

8 years ago, I asked a lot of folks to let Obama prove them wrong. I have to extend Mr. Trump the same consideration. Prove me wrong.

— Cullen Bunn (@cullenbunn) November 9, 2016

Mark Waid

Remember when telling your kids they could grow up to be President was a blessing and not a threat?

— Mark Waid (@MarkWaid) November 9, 2016

Erik Larsen

pic.twitter.com/ClEhC4UbKk

— Erik Larsen (@ErikJLarsen) November 9, 2016

Artist Jim Steranko, responding to his critics:

Choke out on last night’s historic VOTER CONTEMPT for corrupt politicians and their lying, larcenous treachery!

— Jim Steranko (@iamsteranko) November 9, 2016

Meanwhile, some British creators reacted with a mix of Brexit-inspired reflection and humour…

MORNING ALL! pic.twitter.com/69XIQPfVBi

— Mark Millar (@mrmarkmillar) November 9, 2016

Beano writer Nigel Aucterlounie

First Toblerone now this.

— Spleenal (@spleenal) November 9, 2016

Drunken Bakers writer Barney Farmer posted this item from the artist on the strip, Lee Healey

Not like Trump. @HealeyCartoons pic.twitter.com/6uPyXCGPRs

— barney farmer (@barneyfarmer) September 29, 2015

A RT from Doctor Who: Heralds of Destruction and Superman writer Paul Cornell

From Zombo, by @henryflintzombo and @Al_Ewing. As usual, @2000AD predicts the future. #PresidentTrump pic.twitter.com/4IiTcw4LlF

— Mike Donachie (@Mike_Donachie) November 9, 2016

I’ll admit I was a bit oblique.

I was considering watching Man in a High Castle, but not like this.

— John Freeman (@johnfreeman_dtb) November 9, 2016

Arcadia and Turncoat writer Alex Paknadel

The great irony that democracy is the ideal vector for its opposite.

— Alex P – Marquee 24b (@AlexPaknadel) November 9, 2016

and this from Rhianna Pratchett

Oscillating between sadness and anger right now. Big love and hugs to my American friends.

— Rhianna Pratchett (@rhipratchett) November 9, 2016

Top animator Peter Lord (and Morph) also pitched in.

“……………………..” pic.twitter.com/YA7oZzATv7

— Peter Lord (@PeteLordAardman) November 9, 2016

But there was a positive vibe from Merrick: The Sensational Elephantman writer Tom Ward

Positive side of Trump is I’m looking forward to four years of intensely incredible, blistering new punk rock 😎

— Tom Ward (@highbrowtrash) November 9, 2016

Cartoonists, of course, are having a field day already. This one by Children’s Laureate Chris Riddell has already had many retweets.

Great cartoon by @chrisriddell50. Very grim future #ElectionDay pic.twitter.com/rBT3nv4U6i

— Taffy van Doorn (@Taffy1973) November 9, 2016

Beano cartoonist Steve Beckett

A rare piece of political commentary from me. #trumpwins pic.twitter.com/43Fw29rN3O

— Steve Beckett (@stevebeetoons) November 9, 2016

Behold! Your new leader #trump #Election2016 #DonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/eDlVqf59MJ

— Maddy Cartoons (@MaddyCartoons) November 9, 2016

Population of Canada today: 36 million. Population of Canada tomorrow: 297 million.

— Nigel Parkinson (@NPBeanoArtist) November 9, 2016

… and the smashing satire magazine Save Our Souls saw opportunity in what others regarded as disaster!

It is imperative that you take action before the nuke bombs start dropping and go support this.https://t.co/m4sfXxvrzz

— Scene & Heard (@SaHreports) November 9, 2016

But, for those of you who may be left reeling by the news overnight, let’s leave this with Warren Ellis, who offered some hope to those perhaps not pleased by the result and the many clearly worried about what might happen over the next four years.

Hold on tight. You can survive anything, no matter how it might feel tonight.

— Warren Ellis (@warrenellis) November 9, 2016

John Freeman

The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.

He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.