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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: MY SISTER'S KEEPER... The Blades' hasty getaway is interrupted by the last person Rowan wants to see. New pages go up on our site on Thursdays and are posted here the following Monday!

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: MY SISTER'S KEEPER... The Blades plot a quick exit out of town to avoid Rowan's older brother and his soldiers...but Lysander is one step ahead of them. Read it, and the complete series, at www.blademaidens.com!

A selection of panels from page six of my sister's keeper

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: MY SISTER'S KEEPER... Rowan's pursuers are far more close to home than she imagined. Read it, and the full series, on our website at www.blademaidens.com!

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: MY SISTER'S KEEPER... Rowan seeks out the source of the abrupt explosion, only to find something far more dangerous for her. As always, new pages are posted on our site www.blademaidens.com on Thursdays and here the Monday after!

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: MY SISTER'S KEEPER... Rowan investigates an explosion and makes a shocking discovery in the process. Read it, and the entire series, at our website www.blademaidens.com!

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: MY SISTER'S KEEPER... Mel's on the mend following a surprise introduction while smoke waits on the horizon for the Blades. Read it, and our whole series at www.blademaidens.com!

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: MY SISTER'S KEEPER... Vivienne's introduction with The Blades is rudely interrupted. As always, new pages are posted on our site www.blademaidens.com Thursdays and posted here the following Monday!

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: MY SISTER'S KEEPER... A confrontation between Vivienne and The Blades is explosively interrupted. Read it, and the rest of the series, at our website www.blademaidens.com

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

In the first update of BLADE MAIDENS: MY SISTER'S KEEPER... Vivienne's meal with Mel is interrupted as The Blades introduce themselves. Read the rest of the series at www.blademaidens.com! New pages posted on Thursdays, posted here the following Monday!

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

In the first update of BLADE MAIDENS: MY SISTER'S KEEPER... Vivienne's meal is rudely interrupted by the rest of The Blades. Read the start of our final story of this volume, as well as the rest of Blade Maidens, at our site www.blademaidens.com!

A few panels of the first page of Blade Maidens: My Sister's Keeper

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

We're starting off the New Year with a BITE, as our 6th story--and final in Volume 1--MY SISTER'S KEEPER begins this Thursday. Start 2026 the right way: with BLADE MAIDENS. Catch up now at www.blademaidens.com!

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

JANUARY 1ST ISSUE 6 BEGINS Cover reveal for the 6th issue in our series, of which there is also now a print - valentinemsmith.com/store - We'll also have a special treat for you on thursday! Thank you again for reading along with us this year, and looking forward to more comics in 2026 ⚔️

The cover to issue 6 of Blade Maidens, titled My Sister's Keeper. The Group of Eldridge, Mel, Rowan, and Ser are mid on the run in a busy town surrounded by the shadows of figures and hanging lights. Layered over top of this scene is a torn and broken WANTED poster of Rowan (Lysithea Lilaceae) in turqouise, while the town scene behind is in oranges and pinks. The banner at the top reads BLADE MAIDENS, Zoe Tunnell, Valentine M. Smith 2.99 us 3.99 can. In the bottom left it reads the title My Sister's Keeper and the number 6.

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

In the final new page of BLADE MAIDENS this year, and final part of our short... Rowan offers Eldridge a helping hand, and some moss. Eldy only wants one of them. You can read our whole series, and the first 2 pages of this short, at www.blademaidens.com!

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS... An early-morning encounter leads to some unexpected solidarity from Rowan and Eldridge. All three pages of this short, COMMON GROUND, are available at our site www.blademaidens.com, with the third page being posted here tomorrow.

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS... In the first of a three-part short, Eldridge and Rowan share a quiet moment and some COMMON GROUND. The whole short is available at www.blademaidens.com right now, with the other two pages being posted here tomorrow and Saturday.

The first page of Blade Maidens: Common Ground.

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

This week, as a special holiday treat, we will be releasing an entire 3-page Eldridge and Rowan short--COMMON GROUND. All 3 pages will be released on our site on Thursday, with the pages being posted on here 1 per day afterwards. Happy Holidays from your Blaidens crew!

A few panels from Blade Maidens: Common Ground

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

In the FINAL update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... Meet Vivienne. She's been dying to meet you. As always, new pages go up on Thursday at www.blademaidens.com and are posted here the following Monday!

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

In the FINAL update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... Mel's new acquaintance is very, very hungry. Read it, and the entire series, at our website www.blademaidens.com!

A selection of the final page of Blade Maidens Dead in the Water

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

In the penultimate update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... Mel's time alone is interrupted by an unexpected arrival. As always, new pages go up on our site, www.blademaidens.com, on Thursdays and are posted here the following Monday!

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

As of today, Dark Horse has chosen to end the publishing contract for Blade Maidens. We do not hold any ill will towards DH and the editors we worked with. We retain the rights to Blade Maidens and will still be releasing updates through our upcoming 6th story, Blade Maidens: My Sister's Keeper.

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

In the FINAL update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... Mel's new acquaintance is very, very hungry. Read it, and the entire series, at our website www.blademaidens.com!

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

In the penultimate update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... Mel's isolation gives way to a surprising new arrival, who may be more than she seems. Read it, and the entire series, at our site: www.blademaidens.com!

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... The Blades return to dry land with a fortune in hand, but Mel has something weighing on her mind. As always, new pages go up at www.blademaidens.com on Thursdays and are posted here the following Monday!

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

We're taking the week off for the holiday! The penultimate page of DEAD IN THE WATER will be up next Thursday!

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... With their feet back on solid ground, most of the Blades are ready to celebrate. Most of them. Read it, and the full series, at www.blademaidens.com

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... The tide turns as escape from their death trap isn't the only cause for celebration on The Harpy's Talon. As always, new pages go up on www.blademaidens.com on Thursdays and are posted here the following Monday!

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... A debt is repaid as fortune favors the crew of the Harpy's Talon for the first time in weeks. Read it, and the entire series, at our site www.blademaidens.com!

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... Tense negotiations are underway beneath the waves, and Perch is doing everything they can to sabotage them. As always, new pages go up on www.blademaidens.com on Thursdays and are posted here the following Monday!

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... Tense negotiation begins under the waves, and Perch is NOT helping. Read it, and the rest of the series, at www.blademaidens.com!

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... Rowan may have saved herself, Mel and Perch, but the trio realize they are hardly safe beneath the waves. Read it, and the full series, at our website www.blademaidens.com!

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Blade Maidens, Dead in the Water, page 23. Rowan, Mel, and Perch come to, given a magical bubble of air beneath the water thanks to Rowan's magical ability. Perch teases, hoping to have an easy way out due to drowning, but the moment is quickly passed when Mel realizes they are swiftly surrounded by merfolk in waiting. A large merperson steps forward, clad in armor and helmet, which they removed to show a stingray-esque face and warrior body - clearly a mer-person with power and sway. All parties left in the moment to prepare for the impending conversation.

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... Rowan must call upon her magic once more, or die beneath the waves. As always, new pages go up on our website www.blademaidens.com on Thursdays and are posted here the following Monday!

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... Beneath the waves, with air quickly running short, Rowan is forced to face her magic or die. Check it, and the full series, out on www.blademaidens.com!

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... There's always time for a kiss before life threatening peril. As always, pages go up on our website www.blademaidens.com on Thursdays and are posted here the following Monday!

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

New to the series? Come check it out! All released story pages are available to read at blademaidens.com , with a print version coming in the future from Dark Horse comics!

A cover of Blade Maidens, featuring all five main cast members. Top left is a sunglasses clad captain holding a rapier, then mel the werewolf bard weilding her guitar, rowan casting gold-yellow magik from her hands, eldy, fists raised and ready to fight, and finally ser with their sword placed firmly in front. All are surrounded by magenta and inky black swirls.

Credits card reads:

Blade Maidens. Written by Zoe Tunnell + Valentine M. Smith. Script by Zoe Tunnell. Art by Valentine M. Smith.

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... Rowan and Ser always have a moment for romance before the chaos begins. Read it, and the full series, at our site www.blademaidens.com!

Rowan and Ser kissing while Rowan says "Darling, they'd need more than an army to take me from you."

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... Captain Galt wants blood, but the Blades have a plan to save everyone's lives. Even Perch's. Begrudgingly. As always, new pages go up on our site www.blademaidens.com on Thursdays and are posted here tbe following Monday!

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... With Perch discovered and the truth of the trap they're in found, Rowan proposes a new way forward.

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... Perch tells the truth, which pisses EVERYONE off. As always, new pages go up at our site www.blademaidens.com on Thursdays and are posted here the following Monday!

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... The truth comes out, and Perch is to blame. Check it, and the full series, on our site at www.blademaidens.com!

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... The truth comes out, and Perch is to blame. Check it, and the full series, on our site at www.blademaidens.com!

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... A stowaway on board the Harpy's Talon might prove to be the answer to The Blades' plight. If they can get a straight answer out of them. Read it, and the entire series, at our website www.blademaidens.com!

Page 18 of Blade Maidens issue 5, Dead In The Water. The page begins looking down into a cracked open barrel which houses a hiding mer person. Ser grabs them and hauls them out, declaring them a spy and asking for an explanation. The mer person, named Perch, declares they are a princess on the run, but due to mel's ability to smell a lie, mel makes them "try again". That in addition to a panel focus of all of the gold, goods, and treasure also spilled out of the barrel, Perch gives up the charade and admits to the lie, gives their name. and prepares to get further into it, amused, with the crew.

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Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

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