Rick Joseph

@lightamatchXL

Indie comic letterer, graphic/web designer & wannabe comic creator. Proud 🇨🇦🇭🇹. Check me out at https://lightamatch.com/lettering

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Joined December 2009

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Rick Joseph@lightamatchXL · Sep 1

Happy Letterer Appreciation Day! Hi, I'm Rick and I letter indie comics. Hit me up if you need your project lettered. Whether it's for a pitch, short story, graphic novel or whatever. I’ve got you covered… just putting myself out there😉 Check me out at lightamatch.com/lettering

lightamatchXL's tweet image. Happy Letterer Appreciation Day!

Hi, I'm Rick and I letter indie comics. Hit me up if you need your project lettered. Whether it's for a pitch, short story, graphic novel or whatever. I’ve got you covered… just putting myself out there😉

Check me out at lightamatch.com/lettering

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Rick Joseph@lightamatchXL · Jul 23

Yup, I made this!!! Fun seeing this getting shared.

EEL KRUDO@KrudoEl · Jul 23

Here's a rad El Krudo by @lightamatchXL

Rick Joseph@lightamatchXL · Jul 18

I just backed 'TerraQuill Horizons' #1 by @ShawnDaley on @Kickstarter kickstarter.com/projects/shawn…

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Rick Joseph@lightamatchXL · Jul 18

I just backed 'COME WITH ME, I'M ON MY WAY' by @AdrieanKoleric and @dkorbisser on @Kickstarter kickstarter.com/projects/3pres…

lightamatchXL's tweet card. Four Horrific Tales of Ghastly Misfortune Inspired by Canadian Punk Legends, SNFU!

Rick Joseph@lightamatchXL · Jul 14

MAIL CALL: My @ALTERNACOMICS order arrived last week--and I’m finally all caught up with the latest physical copies of King Crypted and Blood Realm. I'm also impressed with the printing quality and premium newspaper pages in the new Blood Realm books. Looks great!

lightamatchXL's tweet image. MAIL CALL: My @ALTERNACOMICS order arrived last week--and I’m finally all caught up with the latest physical copies of King Crypted and Blood Realm.

I'm also impressed with the printing quality and premium newspaper pages in the new Blood Realm books. Looks great!

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Rick Joseph@lightamatchXL · Jul 10

Yes, yes, yes and yes!!!!

ppeter simeti@petersimeti · Jul 10

One of the biggest things most self-published comic creators overlook is the proper preparation of files for print. Page size; file type; color mode; ink coverage limits; understanding live area, trim, and full bleed; etc.. Learn how to do it or hire someone that knows how.

Rick Joseph@lightamatchXL · Jul 9

Are you reading El Krudo yet? You should. Check them out: elkrudo.com/store

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Todd McFarlane@Todd_McFarlane · Jul 1

🇨🇦 HAPPY CANADA DAY TO ALL MY FELLOW CANADIANS! 🇨🇦 TODD. #CanadaDay

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Rick Joseph@lightamatchXL · Jul 1

Happy Canada Day to my Canadians creatives! Let's make comics together. #HappyCanadaDay #HappyCanadaDay2025

Rick Joseph@lightamatchXL · Jun 15

I had an awesome time at #TCAF last weekend. Here's a look at the comics I brought back with me. Compared to last year, my haul this time was significantly larger. @TorontoComics #TCAF2025

lightamatchXL's tweet image. I had an awesome time at #TCAF last weekend. Here's a look at the comics I brought back with me. Compared to last year, my haul this time was significantly larger. @TorontoComics #TCAF2025

Rick Joseph@lightamatchXL · May 16

I just backed 'The Man Who Shook the Earth' by the homie @mark_bertolini on Zoop. Check it out and lets make it happen! zoop.gg/c/themanwhosho…

lightamatchXL's tweet card. The Man Who Shook the Earth is the forgotten story of the Operator, the world's very first superhero, and his evolution throughout the ages, as he gets progressively more and more desperate to keep...

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Rick Joseph@lightamatchXL · May 3

It’s #FreeComicBookDay. Since I no longer have a LCS, help a brotha out and share your FREE digital comic here.

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Rolman Marroquin@RolmanNoodles · May 3

Happy FREE COMIC BOOK DAY from Bloom and GOB!! My first comic by @HoubertRomain @lightamatchXL and me is available to read for FREE at the link below!! Please give it a read! My gift for FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!! linktr.ee/rolman_noodles #comicbooks #comics

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Rick Joseph@lightamatchXL · May 3

Only 6 hours to go! Back El Krudo #1-7🦧 by @KrudoEl on @Kickstarter kickstarter.com/projects/manny…

lightamatchXL's tweet card. El Krudo, a USMC orangutan stuck behind enemy lines during the Vietnam War, is back in this wild and crazy 7th issue!

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Rick Joseph@lightamatchXL · May 3

Finals hours of the EK7 campaign! CHECK IT OUT🔥

EEL KRUDO@KrudoEl · Mar 29

El Krudo #7 is LIVE on Kickstarter! Check out the latest in crazy-ape indie comic action: kck.st/4hT91po

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Tony Hernandez-Xolotl on Gumroad@xolo_aau · May 2

Tomorrow is Free Comic Book Day. All three issues of Xolotl will be available on my Gumroad for free. So if anyone is interested in reading about an anti-social vigilante in a dystopian future, you're welcome to check out the three issues tomorrow.

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EL KRUDO@KrudoEl · Apr 26

Issue 7 of the best indie comic featuring an Orangutan in the Vietnam War is live on Kickstarter! Check it out: kck.st/4hT91po

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Rolman Marroquin@RolmanNoodles · Apr 25

Mark your calendars… or not! Regardless, Bloom #1 by @HoubertRomain @lightamatchXL and me will be available digitally for FREE next Saturday May 3rd for Free Comic Book Day 2025!!! Stay tuned, this is my first attempt at a comic book! #indiecomics #comicbooks

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EL KRUDO@KrudoEl · Apr 24

Stoked to keep this wild indie comic rolling! El Krudo Issue #7 is funded and live on Kickstarter, check it out: kck.st/4hT91po

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EL KRUDO@KrudoEl · Mar 3

El Krudo 7 Sign up for the prelaunch on Kickstarter: kickstarter.com/projects/manny…

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Rolman Marroquin@RolmanNoodles · Feb 24

Coming soon! This would be a first time comic book for myself! Very grateful to have found amazingly talented collaborators! @HoubertRomain @lightamatchXL #comicbooks

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