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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 29/09/2026

Two comics shops in Michigan that I think do a fantastic job at supporting indie press are @greenbraincomics.bsky.social (Dearborn) and @vaultofmidnight.bsky.social (Ann Arbor, Detroit, Grand Rapids). I also think these shops would be more than happy to help host a Diskette Press pop-up event.

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 29/09/2026

This is how I feel with cape comic shops that actively refuse to support indie press saying "it's just business." That said, should indie press force its way into these shops that refuse to change, or instead focus on fostering relationships with comic shops that do support indie press?

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 29/09/2026

That's a fun idea to try and remake tools from nature used for making drawings and paintings in an age where you couldn't just run to Blick or Micheal's for supplies. Makes one really appreciate how good we have it these days.

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Athenaeum Comic Art @athenaeumcomicart.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Oh my gosh! @aadlgram's A2CAF is next weekend!!! Help us spread the word. I'm thrilled to welcome @skellyskellyskelly, @noahvscomics, and @seemybrotherdance to Ann Arbor. And if you are super special, I will invite you to my house for a special brunch.

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Aaron Meyers @aaronmeyers.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

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Aaron Meyers @aaronmeyers.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

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Cartoon Crossroads Columbus @cartooncrossroads.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

CXC 2027 Exhibitor Applications are NOW OPEN! Want to exhibit at Cartoon Crossroads Columbus? We want to see what you're making! Applications are open now through November 3 at 11:59 PM EST. CXC 2027: April 15–18, 2027 Expo: April 17–18 Apply now → airtable.com/app2SGD1Urob...

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 21/09/2026

Definitely a more slice of life filled with plenty of comedy and drama. Not quite too heavy on sci-fi per se like Cowboy Bebop or Gundam, certainly not much in the way of military conflicts, but more about what it takes to become an astronaut and the difficulties that come with it.

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 21/09/2026

Space Brothers is probably one of my favorite stories from Japan, and certainly in terms of anime. Bit of a bias for the anime because the soundtrack for the series was so emotionally impactful. Certain moments hit so much harder because of the music. But I digress.

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 21/09/2026

I think @kodansha.us may have the license, but I don't see anything about a print version on their website. kodansha.us/series/space... I don't think they'll respond via social media, but you may get a response via their Support Center contact form (bottom of the page). Hope that helps.

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Two brothers looked to the starry skies as children and made a promise... Now, in the year 2025, the younger brother, Hibito, is carrying his out. He is an astronaut who has been selected as a crew me...

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 21/09/2026

Ah ya! 😱 May be worth scanning it just in case if you haven't already fixed this page. Though something I did a while ago was take a bunch of 11x17 sheets of copy paper and created splatter textures. All scanned in at 600 dpi, but if I need to scan them again, I have the sheets close by.

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 19/09/2026

Appreciate the shoutout. 🙏

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Aaron Meyers @aaronmeyers.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 12/09/2026

For the sake of asking, are you (or your client) looking for people who can letter and translate, or do you have translations finished with text, and just need someone who can letter with what you got on hand and understands the flow of manga?

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 12/09/2026

If you're running an indie comics show, it's a good idea to make sure people tabling have comics to sell and not a wall of fanart and tchotchkes. 🤔🔍 If it's just some random media con with "comic" in the title, you as a cartoonist should know what you're getting yourself into (still... ugh). 😑🤦‍♂️

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 12/09/2026

There is definitely a discussion to be had about ways to better celebrate original works by indie creators at comic events. That said, however, many media cons use "Comic" in their name, but don't emphasize comics. As annoying as it may be to cartoonists, fanart booths will likely not go away.

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 12/09/2026

I know a good chunk of manga readers dismiss the work done by translators, typically putting more, if not all emphasis on the mangaka. Speaking frankly, without translators, manga and anime would never have been made as accessible outside of Japan. Same with other non-English comics, movies, etc.

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 12/09/2026

Agreed. Tracking down the floppies is rough. That said, I'm curious if @darkhorse.com added any fun facts about Studio Proteus. A good chunk of the manga Dark Horse has was translated and lettered by Studio Proteus. Would be fun to see a book from Dark Horse giving props and celebrating them.

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Marc Laming all singing, all dancing comics guy. @marclaming.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

A constant inspiration for me along with maestro Howard Chaykin is Jean Giraud - just look at this beautiful page from Blueberry.

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 31/08/2026

Gotta say that $68 Million doesn't seem enough, and that Sundar Pichai, among others, should be in prison. Property theft and invasion of privacy of millions, if not billions of accounts seems like something that should have more consequences. Link: www.msn.com/en-us/techno...

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 31/08/2026

Food for thought @darkhorse.com , but why not work out a deal with the license holders of titles like Trigun and Appleseed to get some artist edition style books of manga you have rights to? It's not often we get to see original pages from manga, only what's been published normally.

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 31/08/2026

Is this the settlement @tuta.com ? www.msn.com/en-us/techno...

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 31/08/2026

As much as Tezuka loved exploring the ideas of artificial intelligence as sentient beings and their rights in a society made by humans, this abominable slop is most certainly and unequivocally NOT the same.

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 29/08/2026

To repeat it here, we definitely need User Data Protection Rights to protect us online. That said, I do think we shouldn't be afraid to post our work. Be intentional when and where you post it, but hiding from big tech because of scraping isn't the answer. Be confident to make and share your art!

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 29/08/2026

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 28/08/2026

Best "tool" to help artists right now: USER DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS! Cut tech companies off at the source by making it illegal to scrape at all. No "tool" will ever be as effective as having laws that could easily put Altman, Musk, Bezos, Zuck, and others in prison for digital property theft.

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ToonHive @toonhive.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Peter Cullen’s family has confirmed that the legendary voice of Optimus Prime passed away peacefully. “His family asks that you honor his remarkable legacy by serving your communities and leading others with compassion, integrity, and loyalty and always remember, ‘be strong enough to be gentle.’”

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Aaron Meyers @aaronmeyers.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 26/08/2026

Mhm! I do something similar. Numbered drafts until approved. If an edit is requested on a "final", the first "final" version becomes "file-01" and the edit gets named "file-02" for record keeping. Every new version sent to the client is still "file" as to replace the previous "final" version.

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 26/08/2026

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 26/08/2026

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 26/08/2026

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 26/08/2026

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Aaron Meyers @aaronmeyers.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 20/08/2026

A friendly reminder to people that @bandcamp.com does have an app and you can make playlists of your purchases. Also, from personal experience, supporting an artist directly through Bandcamp can be life changing for them by helping them afford to make more music, and potentially make a living.

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 20/08/2026

No doubt that using the original soundtrack to do a comparison is the way to go. I still need to scoop up myself a vinyl copy of the original release. I have the movie poster, albeit it's seen better days, but it would pair well with a newly added original LP in my collection.

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 20/08/2026

Definitely would recommend the The Transformers: The Movie - 20th Anniversary Edition. One of the big perks were the bonus tracks that were included, including Unicron's theme, and makes you really appreciate the work of Vince DiCola, who was responsible for some montage music in Rocky IV.

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 18/08/2026

Financially speaking, $90 is a smaller price point than $200. My point is that since I have access to a local comic shop that is able to provide me with access to a great variety of books, I like to show them support by purchasing my books through them whenever possible. They also support indie.

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 18/08/2026

If you don't have a solid local comic shop in your area, by all means buy online. I personally would rather support local businesses in my area whenever possible.

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 18/08/2026

Eh... Rather buy it from my local comic shop @greenbraincomics.bsky.social. Bezos has enough money.

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 14/08/2026

Saw the story on IG @ronaldwim.bsky.social and figured you may appreciate this.

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 14/08/2026

Thomas Bangalter, one of the members of Daft Punk, was interviewed recently for CHANEL Connects. During the interview, he made the statement that AI doesn't work in the creative process. 🚫🤖 Most artists, musicians, and creative professionals agree. 🎬 Video by @matcreates on Instagram

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Aaron Meyers @aaronmeyers.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

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Ann Arbor District Library @aadl.org · 12/08/2026

We're excited to share that the 2026 A2CAF: Small + Indie Press will take place on Saturday, October 3 from 11 AM–5 PM at the Downtown Library! Venture into the world of small press comics publishing with AADL this fall and watch aadl.org/a2cafsip as we get closer for additional info!

Poster for the Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival at AADL. It features an illustrated character looking surprised while holding a comic book with stylized gold text displaying the event title. To the right, event details are listed in gold alongside photos of headliners Katie Skelly, Noah Van Sciver, and Nate Powell. Black and pink color scheme with event website link and AADL byte at the bottom.

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