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John Yuskaitis is a Massachusetts based cartoonist and writer whose work splits its time between outer space and the living room rug. He creates two ongoing, complementary series: Boots & Pup, a long-running sci-fi buddy comic about two well-meaning aliens navigating absurdity with deadpan charm; and Saved & Spoiled, an all-ages, full-color strip starring Wilson, a big-hearted rescue dog, and Dewey, a velvet-pawed aristo-cat who insists the house runs on his schedule. Together, these projects showcase John's range-one leans into zippy cosmic misadventures, the other into claw-sharp domestic comedy-while sharing the same core: clean, expressive cartooning, character-first humor, and jokes that land for kids and grown-ups alike. His broader body of work spans zippy one-panel gags, compact graphic collections, and serialized strips that reward re-reads. Across it all, John leans on character-first humor, clean visual storytelling, and a tone that balances sharp timing with real warmth. He likes jokes that land fast and linger, worlds that feel lived-in, and contrasts-space opera beside couch drama, slapstick beside dry asides. Whether he's writing about alien neighbors or a dog and a cat locked in a cold war over a sunbeam, the aim is the same: accessible, all-ages comedy with heart, built to be shared, revisited, and argued about on the ride home.
