DUKEScomics.com

03/28/2026

We're grateful for this recognition from the Independent Book Publishers Association.

IBPA is proud to announce the 10 finalists for the 2026 Innovative Voices program: 1 Plus Books; Contrarian Publishing; Honey Blossom Press; Space Cadets Studios, Planting People Growing Justice Press and Bookstore; Revision Publishing LLC; Words Worth Repeating; DUKEScomics; Eternal Tree Books; and Stirred Stories.

The Innovative Voices program provides mentorship, resources, and financial support to five independent publishers each year, helping them to strengthen and elevate their publishing programs that center marginalized communities. On April 17, 2026 IBPA will announce the five publishers selected to participate in the 2026–2027 Innovative Voices Program.

Congratulations to all the finalists! Learn more here:
https://www.ibpa-online.org/news/723994/Ten-Changemaking-Publishers-Named-as-Finalists-in-IBPAs-Innovative-Voices-Program.htm

03/10/2026

Hello, GDC! The Dukes are here and we're ready to play.

Constanter

03/01/2026

Last night was pure joy.

Ronnie and Dr. E.C. Dukes had the honor of representing DUKEScomics at the book launch for Xicanxfuturism Codex I at Medicine for Nightmares in San Francisco.

We premiered a motion comic based on our short piece “uberXfrontera.” Sharing that work in community, surrounded by brilliant artists and writers, meant everything.

So much gratitude to our fellow contributors: Natalia Rivas, Patrick Fontes, Joel Flores, Salvador Ayala, Luis Valderas, and MM Olivas. Your work inspires us deeply.

Huge thanks to Scott Russell Duncan Fernandez, who coordinated the evening and co-edited the anthology with Jenny Irizarry, and to Riot of Roses Publishing House for bringing this powerful collection into the world.

And thank you to Medicine for Nightmares for holding space for visionary stories rooted in Xicanx futures. We're grateful we were able to pick up a copy of "High Aztech" by Ernest Hogan.

We’re sharing a few glimpses here, the group photo from the night, the cover page of “uberXfrontera,” and a panel from the comic that asks:

“But, what if I don’t have a passport?”

The conversation continues. The future is borderless.🚀

With gratitude and excitement,
Dr. EC & Ronnie Dukes
SanFrancisco

02/05/2026

Thank you for giving illustrator Ronnie Dukes the opportunity to design this poster for the 2026 conference Comics Studies Society

The Comics Studies Society is THRILLED to unveil the poster for our 2026 conference, which will be hosted at The Ohio State University from June 11-13, 2026.

Please join us in celebrating this incredible poster designed by the brilliant Ronnie Dukes of DUKEScomics.com.

01/04/2026

Here’s my art entry and timelapse video for the Clip Studio Paint 46th International Illustration Contest — the theme is Cats! 🐾

Graceful, playful, and mischievous… I had a lot of fun capturing the charm of cats in this piece titled "111am Game Time Kitties" illustrated by RONNIE DUKES. Hope you enjoy it!

The timelapse video allows you to see my process in the creation of this hand-drawn illustration included in this post. Thank you for watching!

46th International Illustration Contest

12/02/2025

RONNIE DUKES Official Artwork for the 47th Annual Conference on Aging

Conference Poster
This year's commemorative artwork was created by Ronnie Dukes, a Black artist and illustrator. Ronnie is the Chief Creative Officer of DUKEScomics LLC and has worked with numerous health, education, and community partners. His comic-style piece captures older adults in joyful and supportive activities, from water aerobics and bird feeding to singing, painting, and spending time outdoors.

The artwork and related article are featured in the Fall Issue of New Mexico Generations magazine.

Link to article:

https://bit.ly/3K6u2Cv

Thank you to the Annual Conference on Aging and the New Mexico Generations magazine for this honor and coverage.

11/07/2025

Get your copy of Xicanx Futurism at Riot of Roses Publishing House website: www.riotofrosespublishinghouse.com

Xicanxfuturism: Gritos for Tomorrow is a codex of speculative futurist thought, art, comics, novellas, stories, flash fiction, poetry, and essays exploring the Xicanx tomorrow as our numbers and cultura grow today.

Editors Scott Russell Duncan and Jenny Irizary

Contributors include Xicanx sci-fi veterans, social justice thinkers, influential speculative artists, and trailblazing new writers charting the future for our gente: elindiocopyright1985, Osmani Ochoa, Luis Valderas, Pedro Iniguez, Martin Hill Ortiz, Ernesto Ayala, Angela Acosta, Juan Manuel Pérez, Erika Said Izaguirre, E.C.-Dukes, Ronnie Dukes, Patrick Fontes, Ernesto Mireles, Natalia Rivas, Sendy (Sail) Tapia, Juan G. Berumen, Irene Blea, Fabio Chee, R. Ch. Garcia, Scott Russell Duncan, El Henry Madrid, Victoria Bañales, Salvador Ayala, W.O. Torres, Joe Menchaca, Rocio Anica, Frederick Luis Aldama, Ricardo Tavarez, Catrióna Rueda Esquibel, Dante Olivas, Gerardo Aldana, Ernest Hogan, Javier Guajardo, M.M. Olivas, Joel Flores, and Samantha "Eggsy" J. and Colton "Cuca" Campbell.

10/26/2025

We at DUKEScomics are proud to celebrate Dr. E C Dukes (Elvira Carrizal-Dukes, PhD) and her recognition at the 2025 International Latino Book Awards!

Her eBook Cholx Counterstory received the Silver Medal for Best eBook, with judges noting it is “engaging and well-written.” We’re grateful to all who contributed their voices, stories, and art — this honor belongs to the community that made it possible.

We also celebrate Marcos Molina, a 15-year-old student we mentored, who earned an Honorable Mention for The Dino Dudes: A Prehistoric Adventure in the “Charlie Ericksen Best Book Written by a Youth” category.

Dr. Dukes also contributed to Somos Xicanas, edited by Luz Schweig and published by Riot of Roses Publishing House — winner of two ILBA medals!

Congratulations to all ILBA honorees — every story shared strengthens our collective voice.

We are grateful for these opportunities to create and collaborate, and we look forward to continuing to tell our stories through art, comics, and community.

Order DUKEScomics graphic novels: DUKEScomics.com
Register for our next virtual Comics Story & Art Workshop: bit.ly/4hia6ss

10/10/2025

This is a customized portrait commission illustrated by Ronnie Dukes. The scene includes the patron's favorite memories and people from his lifetime commitment to public radio and tv. This framed artwork was commissioned for a special retirement gift for an outstanding person and their service. The first image shows the honoree holding the artwork. The second image is the art hung on their wall. The third image is the original illustration.

Please contact DUKEScomics for your own customized piece.

Constanter!

10/06/2025

These are hand-drawn illustrations created for museum members and guests. Contact DUKEScomics for your special events to create original hand-drawn artwork. Thank you for your patronage.

10/06/2025

This video features pencil to color portrait illustrations hand-drawn by Ronnie Dukes at the PAINT Celebration at El Paso Museum of Art. The people are posed sitting in the driver's seat of a lowrider. Contact us for your customized portrait illustration. Commissions now open. Thank you.