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Only in that moment I realized… oh. I’m not “good weird.” I’m “bad weird.” I’m “annoying weird.”

Once class ended, everyone just… left. No one had anything to say to me. No one stayed to talk to me, no one said they’d miss me, or wanted to keep in touch. I wanted all those things. I was genuinely confused, and I wondered what went wrong.

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MounaBat 🌙🦇 @mounabat.bsky.social · 21h

I have multiple moments, but this is the first one that actually hurt me emotionally. Thread incoming. Early in 9th grade, I gave a really heartfelt “goodbye” speech to my Chinese Language class because I was about to switch schools.

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MounaBat 🌙🦇 @mounabat.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Heck. I need to get an oil change for my car tomorrow, have to go out-of-town for a work conference, and I don't get my first paycheck for another week.... 🙃 ko-fi.com/mounabat

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MounaBat 🌙🦇 @mounabat.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Heck. I need to get an oil change for my car tomorrow, have to go out-of-town for a work conference, and I don't get my first paycheck for another week.... 🙃 ko-fi.com/mounabat

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MounaBat 🌙🦇 @mounabat.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It's my BIRTHDAY MONTH! 🥳💕 Wanna support a multi-skilled queer who does #comics, #zines, #music, and #kaigaiidol #youtaite activities? 👀✨ It's still early in the month, so it's a great time to subscribe to my Patreon, where I post updates/wips of my art/music projects 💖 www.patreon.com/mounabat

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MounaBat 🌙🦇 @mounabat.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Today is my birthday ✨ I’m 33!

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Azrael 👹 @heroicnonsense.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Aka Oni // Ao Oni Redo of some paintings I did a while back. On bigger canvases. Acrylic on 6x8 inch Canvas Board

An acrylic painting depicting one half of a stylized oni face in a light red, with a blue mouth and eyes.

An acrylic painting depicting one half of a stylized oni face in a light blue, with a red mouth and eyes.

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Shoona Browning needs a nap @shoona.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

TWO pages of Ghost at the Door! Two of em! We are so back. ghostatthedoor.the-comic.org/comics/67/#c... OR start from the beginning: ghostatthedoor.the-comic.org/comics/1/#co...

a black and white drawing of Chris sleeping with tears in his eyes. The word “Update!” is above him

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MounaBat 🌙🦇 @mounabat.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

#MounaBatArt #OCsky #DEREctionsComic #BLcomics a short comic about Dandere & Tsundere, getting dressed in the summer 💛💚☀️

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Azrael 👹 @heroicnonsense.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

It's spooky season! I've added a Pay What You Will coloring page download, for a minimum of $5 in the spirit of things! Its is a digital download free for you to color in anyway you see fit. Happy spooky times, and thank you for your support <3 ko-fi.com/s/787a3e6c7f

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Playful Spirit - Azrael's Ko-fi Shop

A coloring page for spooky season. A playful kitten in a pumpkin patch on a spooky fall evening. To use the line art to color traditionally: print o...

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Jey Pawlik 🏳️‍⚧️ @jpawlik.com · 01/10/2026

Hey are you a comic artist on Tapas? Are you frustrated with the news? Publish your Tapas comic on Itch.io (either partially or in full, even just 1 chapter) and submit it to the Tapas X Itch.io bundle form here by Oct 30th 11:59pmEST forms.gle/QhQaJ4cXvXKT... #Tapas

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A Tapas X Itch.io Bundle

We've heard the news that Tapas is shutting down on March 31st, 2027 and I want to setup an Itch.io bundle to help support the artists affected by this. If you have a comic on Tapas, this bundle is f...

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Hika/Tām | HK★TMK (Prof. Development Arc + Quiet ComicDev) @hikatamika.com · 03/10/2026

I wanna release the templates on itch.io or ko-fi if people are interested? (Let me know!) If I add sheets for the American 11 x 17 ratio I'm gonna call it the "Hamburger Shonen" variant.

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✨ Star @ LBX ✨ @thestarfishface.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Working on updating my webcomics powerpoint for Lightbox and adding in some jumpscares

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Tim Gaedke @timgaedke.com · 24/09/2026

in the age of AI, making art is a radical act

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✱ rune @runegod.net · 03/10/2026

itch.io/s/203189/oct... hello lets play is on sale for 2 and a half dollars, in celebration of the month of october (the best one) . i hope you enjoy this collection of images which is now even cheaper to look at

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A sale by ✱ ʀᴜɴᴇ, 50% off 🔞 LET'S PLAY ❶

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MounaBat 🌙🦇 @mounabat.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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Xalavier Nelson Jr. @writnelson.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

WE'RE MAKING A SHELVING SIM WHERE YOU USE THE DEWEY DECIMAL SYSTEM IN A LIBRARY THAT'S HAUNTED AS FUCK BECAUSE A BILLIONAIRE WAS STUFFING CORPSES IN THE WALLS TO GENTRIFY HIS CITY WISHLIST "SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE LIBRARY" TODAY store.steampowered.com/app/3971340/...

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Kewpie 🍼🖍️🌈 @kewpieart.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Gen z culture is just living with your toxic parents and thinking "the second I can afford an apartment it's over for y'all".

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MounaBat 🌙🦇 @mounabat.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I start my part time job tomorrow!!! I’m nervous but excited heheh

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MounaBat 🌙🦇 @mounabat.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Now I’m hoping someone has made an itabag of your OCs…. If not, you may have to be the first 👀✨

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MounaBat 🌙🦇 @mounabat.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

For the last few days of @queerzestzinefest.bsky.social, check out all my #zines! If you'd like a physical copy of any of my zines, please DM me or fill out the order form! ➡️ forms.gle/TqEx5dWDdZzM... #MounaBatArt #QZZF #otome #kaigaiidols #ocsky #EnStars #EnsembleSTars #manga

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Frostyshark @ Team Rub! @frostyshark.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Shark Boy Art! This month's digital download! Plus subbies get an extra version! #myart #oc #ocsky #femboy #sharkboy

Digital art of my OC Sydney who is a shark boy

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Bob / S.R. Appavu @bob-artist.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Also, if you're one of the many Tapas creators making gay or BL comics and you're migrating to your own site, @itsnero.com hosts a great webring for independently hosted BL webcomics: webring.gay/list.html?id=0

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MounaBat 🌙🦇 @mounabat.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

TONIGHT I'll be doing an online reading of my zine Things I Learned from Shoujo #Manga, as a part of @queerzestzinefest.bsky.social! It starts at 6:30pm ET. Please come join!! 🌸💖✨ ➡️ZOOM LINK: us06web.zoom.us/j/8477740289...

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MounaBat 🌙🦇 @mounabat.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Important poll!! Which #zine do you wanna hear me talk about TOMORROW during my presentation at @queerzestzinefest.bsky.social??? Please let me know! 💖 1: 🌸Things I learned from Shoujo #Manga 2: ⭐ An #EnsembleStars fanzine where I make an annotated playlist only using rap songs

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Shoona Browning needs a nap @shoona.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

This is SUCH a good article and really encapsulates many of my frustrations about doing anime con and pop culture comic cons lately. I've been talking about this a lot with friends (and fellow members of Cartoonists United) bc it's such a multifaceted issue. Very worth the read.

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Queer Zest Zine Fest @queerzestzinefest.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

MounaBat 🌙🦇 is a Black zinester, librarian, and musician based in the DC/NoVA area of the USA. Her biggest influences are shoujo, BL manga, and idol anime. As the founder of BlackLightSugar Productions, she loves to bring art/music communities together through creative collab projects.

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Kat 💖 @ocicatsy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Trying to get back into keeping a sketchbook

Dante and Rook leaning towards each other. Rook's neck shows faint bite marks

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TOFU+BROO! Scared ya. @tofuplusbeast.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I've been out sick this whole week and that's going to eat into my paycheck. Won't be able to get into working on them until next week because I'm still ill and fatigued, but they will be done if you want one!

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MounaBat 🌙🦇 @mounabat.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Wanna support a multi-skilled queer who does #comics, #zines, #music, and #kaigaiidol #youtaite activities? 👀✨ It's still early in the month, so it's a great time to subscribe to my Patreon! I regularly post updates on my art/music projects 💖 www.patreon.com/mounabat

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MounaBat 🌙🦇 @mounabat.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

SPX 2026 was fantastic!! Thank you to everyone who visited our table, and thanks to @shoona.bsky.social & @kyou-moji.bsky.social for being fantastic tablemates 💖💖💖

Photo of me and my display of comics/zines for SPX 2026.

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Ruby (They/Them) @kyou-moji.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

My son’s been working so hard at SPX! Thank you for coming to see him!!

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MounaBat 🌙🦇 @mounabat.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

AAAAAHH YOURE GONNE BE THERE??? Omg YAY

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MounaBat 🌙🦇 @mounabat.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

oh oh!!! Queer Zest Zine Fest is an online event happening now!

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MounaBat 🌙🦇 @mounabat.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

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MounaBat 🌙🦇 @mounabat.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

#MounaBatMusic It's #HypMic Anniversary month, so let's pop open a drink and celebrate! 🍾🥂✨ Please enjoy my EN cover of Hifumi's "Champagne Gold"~💛 #HypnosisMic #Youtaiteworks #Nerdcore #kaigaiidol #rap youtu.be/xW0Dv0OhbkI?...

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"Champagne Gold" EN Cover /【シャンパンゴールド】英語で歌ってみた

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MounaBat 🌙🦇 @mounabat.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Imagine an enemies-to-lovers #BL about a toxic fan of 2D Jpop and a toxic fan of IRL Kpop. this is Nellie & Rigo. #MounaBatArt #OCs #originalcharacters #yaoi

Nellie and Rigo glare angrily at each other.
Nellie is a short black male with locs and glasses. He's wearing a pink jirai-kei style shirt.
Rigo is a tall asian male with short brown hair and yellow streaks. He's wearing a green hoodie and a denim jacket.

Nellie speech bubble: Your oshi is BORING.
Rigo speech bubble: The word you're looking for is bias, you damn WEEABOO.

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MounaBat 🌙🦇 @mounabat.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I’d been writing a comic script about them since early this year! Writing really isn’t my strength, so it’s a slow process… I hope it’ll be enjoyable anyway 🥹

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MounaBat 🌙🦇 @mounabat.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

WOW I’m so happy y’all like Nellie & Rigo!!! Thank you so much for all the love 🙏🏾✨💖 I’m excited to actually make a longform comic about their dumb fights and fandom drama 😂

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