It’s been a while, sorry about that. The last couple of years have been…weird. I’ve been keeping busy, though. Maybe you've noticed the header at the top now reads EFFIGIES…
There are many reasons for this fiery rebrand. The big one, though, is that I’m just not the same person that launched Caption Boxes seven years ago. I still love comics, I'm still making them, and you'll absolutely hear about my new work (like No Heroine 2) here. But I’ve reassessed some things, I’ve grown, and I want these correspondences with you to reflect who I am at this point in the journey.
Over the last few years, I’ve (re)discovered the things that give me energy — writing, designing, building, learning, and sharing.
I’ve walked — and am definitely still stumbling down — the long, hard road of finding the best version of myself.
I’ve prioritized authenticity, kindness, connection, and Truth in my life, as those things become rarer and rarer in the digital and real worlds.
Moreover, I’ve been reminded this week just how precious life is.
So, to make this newsletter something that’s exciting to create, more aligned with my values, and worthwhile for you, I’m burning down what was to make way for something new.
EFFIGIES launches in earnest next Wednesday. I hope you’ll join me.
At the risk of being cryptic, that's all I’ll say for today. If you’re reading this, thank you for choosing to be here — that will always mean the world to me. The rest is coming very soon and it’s pretty special, I think.
- Frank
It's great to hear from you, sir! "Make more comics!"
Excited for the journey.