#3 A Ghostly Glimpse: Stephanie Syjuco’s Murals Inspire the St. Malo Comic
My latest research trip in January 2025 was a truly transporting experience. I was thrilled to witness Stephanie Syjuco’s amazing St. Malo murals across the city of New Orleans.
#2: Drawing from Heritage—Why St. Malo Needed to Be Told
The research for St. Malo was about digging up history, but the act of creation was about filling it with life, humor, and heart.
From Carving to Comic - Hailey Clemens Artist Spotlight
Discover more about the striking pin-up artwork featured inside The Goat: Pope Lick Creek Monster.
#1 Journey to St. Malo—Unearthing the First Asian Village in North America
Sometimes, inspiration finds you when you least expect it. My journey into the world of St. Malo began with a casual conversation at a comic convention.
Sewer Podcast Meets Sewer Comic
In a special BONUS episode of podcast, Backed Up, hosts Becca Costello and Ella Rowen interview our very own Jay B. Kalagayan about the origins and research behind MeSseD Comics.
Kentucky Folklore Gets "Loco-Motive": Creative Mussel Launches a Spine-Chilling New Cryptid Comic
Big things are happening at Creative Mussel! We can't wait to show you, so we'll offer some small hints for now.
Behind the Scenes of Season 2: Mother and Hunt
Take a look behind-the-scenes of how we construct the artwork and storyline for MeSseD Season 2!
Behind the Scenes: BLEACH
Check out this behind-the-scenes process of the making of MeSseD comics, from our main illustrator, Dylan Speeg.
Behind the Scenes: MOTHER
We at MeSseD comics are here to show off more behind-the-scenes magic! This time, we're sharing the process from Season 2 Dregs, Chapter 3
Behind the Scenes: SINK
Check out this behind-the-scenes process of the making of MeSseD comics, from our main illustrator, Dylan Speeg.
