248 McKibben Love Story
A story of two people getting closer on a couch.
[PUBLISHED FEB 14, 2022]
A short story that takes place entirely on a blue couch at the McKibben Lofts. See two people slowly move closer together on the couch over the course of two years. A Valentine’s day gift from 2022, a printed book.
The Rematch
In the aftermath of an athletic humiliation, a hare goes on a journey of self discovery that leads him back to the starting line. Will slow and steady win the race again?
[PUBLISHED APRIL 27, 2020]
Disclaimer:
The characters in this comic are created and owned by BJ Novak, and also public domain idk, and I do not claim any ownership over them. This story was illustrated because it was a story I thought would be fun to tell. I wanted to work on a project during quarantine and this was not illustrated for financial gain.
Please go buy his book One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories (amazon/ but also suggest supporting local book stores) and support the writer. This story is for entertainment only. BJ Novak, if you’re reading this, I’m a HUGE fan of your work and storytelling! This was my subway book right before quarantine happened, I am grateful for your wonderful and hilarious stories and this is fan art for you.
(2025 update: He retweeted the comic when it was originally posted on a platform formerly known as Twitter)
This is also the longest comic I’ve ever drawn. I’m fairly new to trying to actually make comics.
So I hope you enjoy!
External Monologue: Pandemic Edition
[PUBLISHED MARCH 26, 2020]
Hi all,
This comic is originally meant to be viewed via Instagram Story as featured on http://instagram.com/mynameisgilly. Reformatted here for desktop with 9 panel grids.
On instagram they are paired with animated title sequences alongside the tales of my life. Enjoy!
Best,
John
Missed Connection - m4w
Missed Connection story
[PUBLISHED MARCH 16, 2020]
Hope everybody is healthy and safe during this COVID-19 pademic.
Here’s a comic.
DISCLAIMER:
The characters in this comic are created and owned by Raphael Bob-Waksberg, and I do not claim any ownership over them. This story was illustrated for because it was a story I thought would be fun to tell especially living in Brooklyn and was not illustrated for financial gain. Please go buy the book Someone Who Will Always Love You in All Your Damaged Glory (amazon/ but also suggest supporting local book stores) and support the writer. This story is for entertainment only. Raphael if you’re reading this, I’m a HUGE fan of your work and storytelling! I am grateful for your wonderful and inspiring stories and this is fan art for you.
Hi I ADORE THIS, it is BEAUTIFUL AND GOOD. https://t.co/XVawWXzHqu
— Raphael Bob-Waksberg (@RaphaelBW) March 18, 2020
JOHN GUILYARD PRESENTS…
MISSED CONNECTION - m4w
by Raphael Bob-Waksberg
External Monologue: NYC
[PUBLISHED AUGUST 1, 2019]
Hi all,
This comic is originally meant to be viewed via Instagram Story as featured on http://instagram.com/mynameisgilly. Reformatted here for desktop with 9 panel grids.
On instagram they are paired with animated title sequences alongside the tales of my life. Enjoy!
Best,
John
Unemployment: An External Monologue
[PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 1, 2019 through JULY 15, 2019]
Hi all,
This series was orginally meant to view via Instagram Story (http://instagram.com/mynameisgilly)
Likewise, this is what my life was from February - July of 2019, where I was struggling through the depression that comes with unemployment, breakups, and moving forward with life.
Enjoy!
[PART 01: PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 14, 2019]
[PART 02: PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 16, 2019]
[PART 03: PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 20, 2019]
[PART 04: PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 26, 2019]
[PART 05: PUBLISHED MARCH 15, 2019]
[PART 06: PUBLISHED APRIL 1, 2019]
[PART 07: PUBLISHED APRIL 26, 2019]
[PART 08: PUBLISHED JULY 15, 2019]
My Super Self Indulgent Birthday Comic
[PUBLISHED July 5, 2018]
(This comic also has the first appearance of my external monologue character, a talking hand to give me someone to talk to. This comic is special to me because it was my first, that’s why it’s still on the internet.)
Hey guys, I drew a comic about what's been going on in my head in preparation for my show.
I made it for myself but also to share my thoughts.
CONTEXT: this comic involves you have already watched my Promo video for the art show:
and are aware of my aggressive social media posting about it.
(^I was actually really aggressive about advertising this art show - JG 2025)
Was going to post it tomorrow, but decided to post it tonight. Hope you like it!
PLEASE COME TO MY ART SHOW: July 11th @ the Trocadero (Theatre closed in May 2019)
