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Jay Faerber @jayfaerber.bsky.social · 13h

Friends, my old partner in crime, @guglie.bsky.social, has a Kickstarter for his new anthology of crime stories, drawn AND WRITTEN by him! If you love gritty noir comics, don't miss this one. www.kickstarter.com/projects/alt...

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DEADCRUMB: double sized prestige collection of gritty shorts

An archivist catalogs moments of human darkness, examining their fractured lives and exposing noir stories of tension and moral breaks.

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Ethan Sacks @ethansacks.bsky.social · 13h

On Sunday, my daughter (and A Haunted Girl co-writer) Naomi Sacks and I are honored to join the great Kim-Joy for a @comixology.bsky.social panel on mental health and comics, moderated by our pal @barbrajdillon.bsky.social! Come see us at Room 1C03 at the con at 11:15 am. 4/5

Mental Health and Comics panel with Kim-Joy and guests Ethan and Naomi Sacks, moderated by Barbara Dillon.

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Simon Bowland @simonbowland.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I still need to find 7-8 regular/monthly lettering gigs to enable me to continue paying my mortgage! My experience includes: • 23 years as a full-time letterer for Marvel, DC, Image, etc • 30 years handling print/pre-press/production tasks • 20 years hitting non-stop weekly deadlines for 2000AD

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POLYGON BIRD Games @polygonbird.games · 05/10/2026

BIRDCAGE has received a Famitsu review score of 8/8/8/7, gaining entry to the Famitsu Silver Hall of Fame! You can check out the full review in Weekly Famitsu No.1965, available now!🥂🥚🎉

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Victor Santos @victorsantos.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

DAY 3: THE CROW by James O'Barr This year the Inktober is a tribute to indie comics. 30 minutes for every drawing, 31 days, 31 drawings. Welcome to the #Indietober. victorsantos.bigcartel.com

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Robert Wilson IV | NYCC J5 @robertwilsoniv.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

FYI, If you missed the Kickstarter last year, I've just put copies of DREAMHOUSE up for sale on my website now that the Kickstarter is fulfilled!* www.robertwilsoniv.com/shop

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Victor Santos @victorsantos.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

DAY 1: USAGI YOJIMBO This year the Inktober is a tribute to indie comics. Welcome to the #Indietober. (I´ll attend a con in Las Palmas from tomorrow to 4th, so I’ll be back on Monday, posting two images a day to get back on track.) victorsantos.bigcartel.com

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Victor Santos @victorsantos.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

DAY 2: CRIMINAL by Brubaker & Philips El Inktober de este año es un homenaje a los comics independientes. Bienvenidos al #Indietober. / This year the Inktober is a tribute to indie comics. Welcome to the #Indietober. victorsantos.bigcartel.com

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Genel Jumalon 🍉 @geneljumalon.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Fullmetal Alchemist — Equivalent Exchange

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Pixels and Polygons 🔜 PRGE @pixelsandpolygons.net · 25/09/2026

Episode 134: HOT TAKE V w/ @fredo.bsky.social Listen, this is called "HOT TAKE" for a reason. We all can have our thoughts and opinions. No one is coming for you, Earthbound fans. You've been warned. Listen on soundstone.network or find links at the start of the thread! ⬆️

A green pixelated neighborhood. A screenshot from the game Earthbound.

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Aysha U. Farah @ayshaufarah.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

the least realistic part of alan wake is that people treat a writer like a celebrity

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Rebecca Good @purpledraws.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Zero Instance coming out tomorrow! Do you like video games? Isekai? Cool cucumber color palettes? Check us out! #comics

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Vic Malhotra @vicmalhotra.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Zero Instance #3 is available right now from @comixology.bsky.social ! @fjbarb.bsky.social & @rhodeswrites.bsky.social write while the excellent @eoinmarron.bsky.social takes over art duties in the issue! Here’s the cover and some of my process. Original done with liquid charcoal.

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Eoin Marron @eoinmarron.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

My first issue on ZERO INSTANCE is now out on @comixology.bsky.social - check out a preview below!

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Elliot Blake @elliotblake.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Premieres tomorrow!

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Ethan Sacks @ethansacks.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Yay, it's been announced. Excited to be Ringo in this super group that includes Barbra, the great Kim-Joy, and my daughter.

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regrettable ikemen @lalelulelo.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

🌘VOIDCALL🌒, part 1 (43 pages) is up on Patreon in full for patrons $5 & above. Ever since her days as a student, Y'shtola finds her gaze drawn to a tragic pattern. (Thancred/Y'shtola) While not explicit, this work is intended for mature audiences only. www.patreon.com/theyoungdoyl...

The cover for Voidcall. Y'shtola stares through a window made by her fingers.

A comic set sometime between 1.0 and ARR.
Y'shtola: Do... do you trust Thancred?
Y'shtola: Do you...
Y'shtola: ... feel safe with him?

Minfilia, whose hand had been upon Y'shtola's, gently encouraging, draws away.

A comic set something during 1.0 and ARR.
Minfilia, hand drawn to her chest: Why...

-the scene segues to Ryne circa Shadowbringers, still going by the name Minfilia.
Minfilia: ...why wouldn't I?
Y'shtola gazes down, expression as tired as it is unreadable.

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Frank J. Barbiere @fjbarb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I’ve been trying to collaborate with Eoin for years, and I’m so glad we’ve got him here! Check out our new issue for his brilliant work alongside colorist @purpledraws.bsky.social! a.co/d/0f3rJl0y

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🦈🍓 Rebecca!! 🍓🦈 @sharkberri.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I know quite a few of my colleagues are short on work right now (what is going onnn?) but I'm here to add to that as I am also looking for work! If you'd like me on an upcoming project, please don't hesitate to reach out! 🎨

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regrettable ikemen @lalelulelo.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

been warming up with pixel art before I work on comic... it fun... (drpg ryne)

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regrettable ikemen @lalelulelo.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

old (2021-2022?) ryne art

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Oliver Mertz @mertzmakesstuff.com · 01/10/2026

The book tour continues! Who am I going to see next week at NYCC?

Graphic showing panels from A Ghost Arm Made of Angry Ghosts. It also says New York Comic Con and Booth 2141 on the show floor.

Graphic showing the cover of A Ghost Arm Made of Angry Ghosts. It also says New York Comic Con and Booth 2141 on the show floor.

A BOOK TOUR
MADE OF ANGRY BOOKS
Writer/Colorist Oliver Mertz will sign your books at these events!
8/29 Fantom Comics
9/5 Barnes and Noble on F St.
9/12 - 9/13 Small Press Expo
9/25-9/27 Baltimore Comic Con
10/8 - 10/11 New York Comic Con
10/13 People's Book
10/17 Hello Comics
10/20 Dreamers & Make-Believers!
10/25 Solid State Books on H St.
11/7 Barnes and Noble on F St.

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Frank J. Barbiere @fjbarb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Love these covers, Vic! They all look so good together <3

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Graphic Policy @graphicpolicy.com · 26/09/2026

Zero Instance #3 preview. Rhys and Ellie begin to suspect the truth: their friend may be trapped inside the game. The clock is ticking, and the lines between simulation and reality are starting to blur. #comics #comicbooks graphicpolicy.com/2026/09/26/previe…

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Preview: Zero Instance #3

Rhys and Ellie begin to suspect the truth: their friend may be trapped inside the game. The clock is ticking, and the lines between simulation and reality are starting to blur.

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Chris Condon @ NYCC Table F(riday the) 13 @christophcondon.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I'm going to say a few very simple words: FOC ON MONDAY.

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Perfect Garbage 🌾🪦🔪 wishlist Grave Seasons @perfectgarbage.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Grave Seasons launches March 9, 2027! 🪦🌾 Mark your calendars and prepare for the horrors - coming to Steam (PC), Xbox Series X|S, PS5 & Nintendo Switch 1 Read more about our new official launch date and see how far Ashenridge has come in this devlog! store.steampowered.com/news/app/325...

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Christian Ward @cjward.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The Forever Home #1 by myself @sami-kivela.bsky.social & @wordie.bsky.social continues to be a big hit with readers on @comicgeeks.bsky.social - issue 1 is now sold out but a reprint is out from @oni-press.bsky.social Oct 21st ( same day as #2 )

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caitlin rose boyle @caitlinroseboyle.com · 23/10/2024

I’m looking for work! 👁️👁️ I’m looking for storyboarding or revisionist positions, but I’m also open to work in games! I’m available immediately - I’m fast, funny, and friendly, & I’d love to work with you! Help me feed my cats, they won’t stop screaming!

A little cartoon drawing of me saying “Caitlin Rose Boyle is looking for work! Storyboards and revisions! Six+ years of experience at Nickelodeon, Netflix, and DTVA, with freelance for Titmouse, Cartoon Network, and Pixar.” My cats are drawn off to the side screaming “We’re so HUNGRY!”

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Frank J. Barbiere @fjbarb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

ZERO INSTANCE #3 will be available digitally tomorrow from @comixology.bsky.social! This issue features awesome art from @eoinmarron.bsky.social and colors by @purpledraws.bsky.social! Letters by @tayloresposito.bsky.social and script as usual from me and @rhodeswrites.bsky.social!

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Frank J. Barbiere @fjbarb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Very excited to have another great digital platform out there. Sweet Shop rules.

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Sweet Shop @sweetshop.app · 28/09/2026

Sweet Shop is now open! 4 killer bundles from @darkhorse.com have dropped: - Minor Threats by @pattonoswalt.bsky.social & @blumjordan.bsky.social: $10 - All of @brianmbendis.bsky.social: $20 - @mikemignola.bsky.social's Hellboy: $25 & B.P.R.D.: $25 15% of Sweet's proceeds go to BINC.

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Kenny Meyers @kennym.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We just decided to add a TON of new bundles. 15% of Sweet's proceeds go to BINC to help bookstores because we looove themmm. It's gonna be a spammy couple of weeks but please know I got to move these comics, people! sweetshop.app/bundles

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Bundles

There’s a comic for everyone.

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Sweet Shop sweetens the pot, launching to the public: Sweet Shop, the newest digital comics marketplace, launches to the public today with new additions to its publisher line up including Kodansha, Titan, Dynamite, and Abrams Comics Arts.

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Sweet Shop sweetens the pot, launching to the public

Sweet Shop, the newest digital comics marketplace, launches to the public today with new additions to its publisher line up including Kodansha, Titan, Dynamite, and Abrams Comics Arts.

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Mário Santos @mariosantos.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I tried to approximate Richter's and Dracula's sprites to the artwork by Akihiro Yamada used on Dracula X. #pixelart

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Sundown @sundownageha.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Go blind, get a killer fit, Y'shtola. #FFXIV | #FFXIVArt | #Yshtola | #Blender | #Render

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Ryan Cody - Available for work @ryancody.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I was chatting with a student last week about some of the best ways to draw a thrown punch, then came across this tonight on a speed-read through old X-Men comics. Man, it doesn't get much better than Paul Smith/Bob Wiacek.

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Frank J. Barbiere @fjbarb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Hello, fan of your current videos as well! 👋

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j.r. doyle @theyoungdoyler.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Shared 9 pages of rough comic pencils over on Patreon! It’s been fun to play in the Ghost in the Shell sandbox www.patreon.com/theyoungdoyl...

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Dave Chisholm @davechisholmcomics.com · 27/09/2026

Hitting comic shops and bookstores this week! PLEASE tell your shops to order it for you if they haven’t ordered it already, because maybe they’ll order a couple of copies and that helps me out! Plus, the book is awesome and you will really dig it!

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Kenny Meyers @kennym.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

If any creators (and we mean production/graphic designers, editors, translators, the whole shebang) want us to update your profile or add a new photo please just email hello@sweetshop.app with your update. You too can be as dope as @ohhhaeee.bsky.social. sweetshop.app/creators/rac...

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Rachel Merrill

Rachel Merrill is the artist for the syndicated comic strip Gil Thorp and co-creator of Death To Pachuco with Henry Barajas. Her work has been featured in The...

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c-dra ➡️GATEway FATE 200 @cdra.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🔹️The Azure Dragoon🔹️ #art #ffxiv #estinien

Illustrated portrait of Estinien back-lit by a strong light against a magenta background. He is looking at the viewer with a smirk.

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Steve Orlando (The) @thesteveorlando.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

MAGICAL MYSTERIES OF SHAZAM...is in production and has over 30 chapters out now on @dc.com GO! Check it out! Art by the esteemed @giopota.bsky.social!

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Brent Schoonover @brentschoonover.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Life well lived Josh Cassara. Amazing talent and person. My condolences to his family.

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Benjamin Percy @benjaminpercy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Goodbye to one of my favorite people and collaborators. I love you like a brother, Josh Cassara. See you at the Green Lagoon. I’ve posted a more elaborate goodbye on IG and FB…

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