Jen Bateman

Jen Bateman

@jcb8mn.bsky.social

Artist, Illustrator, Photographer, Writer, and Speaker | MNCBA President and Creative Director | 🚫AI Saint Paul, MN 🌎 Web: https://jcb8MN.com/ 🤝 Support: https://Patreon.com/jcb8MN ✉ Subscribe: https://jcb8mn.substack.com/

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Jen Bateman
@jcb8mn.bsky.social

TO FAIL IS TO BE HUMAN. TO BE HUMAN IS TO CREATE. Transcript of TED Talk-style presentation about human creativity and failure originally written for the “Looking Up While It All Falls Down” panel program at MNCBA FallCon 2026. jcb8mn.com/blog/2026/10... #HumanCreative #HumanCreativity

jcb8mn.comTO FAIL IS TO BE HUMAN. TO BE HUMAN IS TO CREATE.Transcript of TED Talk-style presentation about human creativity and failure written for the “Looking Up While It All Falls Down” panel.

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Minnesota Comic Book Association
@mncbaorg.bsky.social

Whether you missed it the first time or you're ready for a rewatch, this MNCBA FallCon 2026 panel is now available on the MNCBA YouTube channel! 📺 Watch "Looking Up While It All Falls Down" with Jen Bateman and Dennis Vogen youtu.be/TXJlKVmtJvc @jcb8mn.bsky.social @dennisvogen.bsky.social #Hope

youtu.beMNCBA FallCon 2026 Panel "Looking Up While It All Falls Down" with Jen Bateman and Dennis VogenYouTube video by Minnesota Comic Book Association (MNCBA)

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Minnesota Comic Book Association
@mncbaorg.bsky.social

MNCBA President Jen Bateman and MCAD Comics Professor Paul Fricke were on Fox 9 "Good Day" Thursday to promote MNCBA FallCon 2026! #FallCon #Minneapolis #SaintPaul #TwinCities #ComicConvention @jcb8mn.bsky.social @opauloart.bsky.social Video courtesy of Fox 9. youtu.be/UVi0QpAw5Oo?...

youtu.beMNCBA President Jen Bateman and MCAD Professor Paul Fricke on Fox 9 "Good Day" 8 October 2026YouTube video by Minnesota Comic Book Association (MNCBA)
Jen Bateman
@jcb8mn.bsky.social

‪Generative AI and Coercive Control: The Wolf in Electric Sheep’s Clothing Read it on my website: jcb8mn.com/blog/2026/02... Substack: jcb8mn.substack.com/p/generative... #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #GenerativeAI #GenAI #ChatGPT #AntiAI #SayNoToAI #BoycottAI #DangersOfAI #Eugenics #Transhumanism

jcb8mn.comGenerative AI and Coercive Control: The Wolf in Electric Sheep's ClothingEssay comparing generative AI to coercive control, commonly recognized as a form of abuse used to undermine a victim’s autonomy and freedom.

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John Picacio
@johnpicacio.bsky.social

Remember the other day when I was saluting my friend Greg Ketter, owner of Minneapolis’ DreamHaven Books? This is him the following day. Greg will never say this, so I will — now is a great time to buy books from DreamHaven. Support Americans who stand up vs. 🧊. dreamhavenbooks.com

Jen Bateman
@jcb8mn.bsky.social

Please do not waste your energy, precious heart, appealing for empathy and humanity from people who have abandoned theirs. Focus on your community, and on building up bulwarks against the darkness and destruction. #LoveIsLove #StopHate #Resist

Jen Bateman
@jcb8mn.bsky.social

"Libertas" (2026) 8.5" x 11" bristol board technical pen, digital edits, digital colour This piece was originally completed in 2020 under the title "Veritas." Sections of the original linework were redrawn digitally and then the entire piece was recoloured. #ArtistOnBlueSky #HumanMade

Jen Bateman
@jcb8mn.bsky.social

"Dilbert" creator Scott Adams has died of prostate cancer treated with horse dewormer paste. So grateful that at least he got to see this tribute artwork I drew for him in 2020. 🙏 #Bless

Jen Bateman
@jcb8mn.bsky.social

When I was having my big existential crisis and grappling with mortality in my early 30s, I wished I could live long enough to find out the "end" of humanity's story. Not gonna lie, the present day is some real Monkey's Paw shit. #SorryAboutThat

Jen Bateman
@jcb8mn.bsky.social

Awe, thank y'all! I appreciate you! 💕

MN Comic Pros@mncomicpros.bsky.social

Fallcon 2025 was an amazing time again this year and many many MANY thanks to the @mncbaorg.bsky.social and its volunteers and president @jcb8mn.bsky.social for all of their hardwork! 👏👏👏❤️

Jen Bateman
@jcb8mn.bsky.social

Just in time for the one-year anniversary of launching "Behind the 8-Ball," listen to me chat with Kurt Sasso of "Two Geeks Talking" about my comics, my work for the MNCBA, and my personal thoughts about the long-term consequences of generative-AI.

Kurt Sasso@kurtsasso.bsky.social

@jcb8mn.bsky.social returns as we discuss the ongoing Comics Trilogy: Behind The 8-Ball. As well as an amazing Spring and Fall Con for @mncbaorg.bsky.social and what it takes to run that con and constantly fighting the AI Slop that threatens & invades life. Today 11AM ET! youtu.be/TU_-1nMvwYE

youtu.beFrom Mid-life Crisis to Convention President: Jen Bateman’s 'Behind the 8-Ball' Comics and MNCBAYouTube video by Two Geeks Talking
Jen Bateman
@jcb8mn.bsky.social

This feels important to re-share right now. 💔 Please don't let fear and pain become an excuse to abandon your humanity.

Jen Bateman@jcb8mn.bsky.social

"Behind the 8-Ball" Volume One: Introduction Permalink: jcb8mn.com/comics/2024/... #autobiography #comics #indiecomics #webcomics #humanart #humanartist #humanmadeart #humanity

Jen Bateman
@jcb8mn.bsky.social

These comics are set in the late 1990s; we have very different lives now and I have other people in my life that fill this role. I can tell you that Jason was shown the rough drafts of his pages and gave them his blessing, however. ☺️

Pookey@pookey.bsky.social

I hope Jason is still with you in your life. My fiancé was that person for me and I’m glad to have them everyday.

Jen Bateman
@jcb8mn.bsky.social

Still getting used to being on camera again.

Minnesota Comic Book Association@mncbaorg.bsky.social

The first of our MNCBA SpringCon 2025 panels is up on our YouTube channel! 🎙 Join MNCBA President Jen Bateman for "Behind the Panels" along with MNCBA Secretary and Panel Moderator Eric Childs. #MNCBA #MCBA #MNStateFairgrounds #SaintPaulMN #Minneapolis #TwinCities youtu.be/_7RtT4Zee80?...

youtu.beMNCBA SpringCon 2025 Panel "Behind the Panels" with Jen BatemanYouTube video by Minnesota Comic Book Association (MNCBA)
Jen Bateman
@jcb8mn.bsky.social

We also talk a bit about my comics and @mncbaorg.bsky.social!

THE FANBASE WEEKLY Podcast@thefanbaseweekly.bsky.social

Ep. #271 of THE FANBASE WEEKLY #podcast Is Now Live with Special Guest @jcb8mn.bsky.social Discussing the #SilverSprocket Controversy & More of the Latest #Geek #News | On Apple Podcasts & @fanbasepress.bsky.social Sponsor: Komikz (@bootsandpup.bsky.social) fanbasepress.com/audio/podcas...

fanbasepress.comThe Fanbase Weekly: Episode #271 (The Silver Sprocket Controversy & More) - FanbasepressIn The Fanbase Weekly, the Fanbase Press staff and a host of special guests from across the pop culture spectrum discuss the top geek stories of the week.
Jen Bateman
@jcb8mn.bsky.social

Give yourself time. ❤️‍🩹

Pookey@pookey.bsky.social

I am literally crying over this very subject right now. The autism masking alongside PTSD has been a very brutal combo. Where masking was the difference between being left alone or getting the shot beat out of me. I’m still finding out who I am but thank you for this comic!

Jen Bateman
@jcb8mn.bsky.social

"I feel a little less alone" -- this is one of the reason I do it. Thank you!

Jay 🐦‍⬛@jaaaaaybird.bsky.social

Going to be watching this one like an absolute hawk. Thank you for your vulnerability that has allowed for such recognition in me of the things I've experienced. I feel a little less alone when ever someone like us makes art like this.

Jen Bateman
@jcb8mn.bsky.social

Thank you, I appreciate you! 🤗

Elis@elisthemenace.bsky.social

This got recommended to me by the algorithm and I had to read all of the finished pages. I really relate to this. This is an awesome comic and I love the artstyle aswell

Jen Bateman
@jcb8mn.bsky.social

To anyone who needs to hear it: You are under no moral obligation to tolerate people who violate the social contract by trolling or engaging with you in bad faith. #ParadoxOfTolerance