iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Jamila @jamilarowser.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

It hasn’t been a day yet and miss my cats so much.

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Jamila @jamilarowser.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

I’m on the plane looking around at all these ppl not wearing masks. Nasty asses.

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Jamila @jamilarowser.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

I’m going to #AnimeNYC this weekend, so I’ll actually be doing more than my usual routine of going to the dr and lying in bed in pain with my cats. Now I’ll be *walking* around these NYC in pain!!! ☺️☺️

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Jamila @jamilarowser.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Might fuck around and start using Bluesky.

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Jamila @jamilarowser.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Big yes. I love me some Space Dandy and the OGN is SO DAMN GOOD. I have the CD. 🙏🏾

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Jamila @jamilarowser.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Any of y'all gonna be at #HeroesCon tomorrow? I'll be there! Excited to see the legendary @stephwilliams.bsky.social.

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Cheryl Lynn Eaton @cheryllynneaton.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Please enter. BLACK PANTHER: BLOOD HUNT would not exist if I hadn't won Milestone's talent contest and Farid Karami hadn't won Top Cow's. You never know what might happen unless you try.

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Jamila @jamilarowser.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

I thought you might relate lol

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Losty @aaronlosty.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

It’s official the @cartoonist.coop has just announced our first paid digital residency!!! More info at the link below ❤️ cartoonist.coop/digital-resi...

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The Cartoonist Cooperative

Making comics better for everyone!

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Jamila @jamilarowser.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

I’m scrolling through my following page on TikTok and am reminded that I went through a “hoof cleaning” phase for a week. jump scare 4 sure

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Jamila @jamilarowser.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Idc how many songs thrashers know, they are bullies and attack the crow I'm trying to befriend. They need to LEAVE.

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Ōsaki Nana’s arctic fox fursona, Niamh 🍵🎼 @foxmomnia.exportaud.io · 23/05/2025

new Yazawa Ai illustration from Cookie’s 25th Anniversary issue!

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🌼 @btrcp.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

sample pages for @jamilarowser.bsky.social & my minicomic 'REAL REALM', currently available until the end of this month at @cartoonist.coop's #nif2025 nif-shop.cartoonist.coop/products/rea...

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Jamila @jamilarowser.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

AND Ignatz-nominated ODE TO KEISHA, created by me + Trinidad Escobar, is for sale at #NIF2025! It’s an autobio #comic that examines how race and identity shaped a fundamental childhood friendship. ⏰ The digital comics fest ends at the end of this month. nif-shop.cartoonist.coop/products/ode...

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Ode to Keisha

"Ode to Keisha" is an autobiographical comic that examines how race and identity shaped a fundamental childhood friendship. Ode to Keisha is an autobiographical comic about friendship, racism, and id...

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Jamila @jamilarowser.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

If you’re a comic pro (make, sell, write about, etc.) you can register here to vote for the Eisner Awards: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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2025 Eisner Awards Ballot Application

Please fill out this form completely if you wish to be considered as a voter in the 2025 Eisner Awards.

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Jamila @jamilarowser.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Thought I’d remind y’all u can buy the comic REAL REALM, created by 2 Eisner nominees, me + @btrcp.bsky.social at @cartoonist.coop’s #NIF! nif-shop.cartoonist.coop/products/rea... It’s a story of messy gods struggling to improve their image in the eyes of the mortals by starring in a reality show.

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Real Realm

Real Realm is the story of messy gods struggling to improve their image in the eyes of the mortals by starring in a reality show. The comic takes place during a dramatic reunion episode of the reality...

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Joan Zahra Dark 🔥 جون زهر درك @joandark.com · 22/05/2025

Y'all, we've got just 10 days left of @cartoonist.coop's first Nib & Ink Fest and I'd love to make sure all the artists take away as much as possible from our first digital fest! Would love to hear what you're enjoying from it, let's close this out right! #NIF2025 nif-shop.cartoonist.coop

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Nib & Ink Festival 2025

The Nib & Ink Festival is a brand new online-only comics festival run by members of The Cartoonist Cooperative!

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Nicky (🦵🏼🔑) Rodriguez is on sub! needs an agent! @artofnickyrdrgz.latinsky.app · 22/05/2025

!!!!! yes everyone should read this, it's truly a work of art! i ordered the original newsprint version years ago and it's seriously one of my favorite comics not only for it being puerto rican-made and about our revolutionary history, but for the sheer craft of it 😭💖

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Jamila @jamilarowser.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

It’s been 3 years, too! 😭 Living rent free in her head. Why now? I guess that’s why all of them left the LA Times Book Prize ceremony right after the comics category was called. And we were all in the front row. Disrespectful.

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Jamila @jamilarowser.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

WAIT OMG HAHAHA?! I’ve always wanted a hater. And for it to be this?! Priceless. Lemme gather my thots for a response to her. This is fun.

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Jamila @jamilarowser.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

We should put all of these into an anthology.

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Lucy🇩🇴 🔜 Making Shojo Manga🌸 @opallines.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

You’ve heard right!! My oneshot is out today 🎉 If you’re on the hunt for a Josei webmanga to read, give mine a look! ✨ 🔗 globalcomix.com/c/frambuesa-...

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Steenz! @oheysteenz.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

I'm an Eisner-nominated Editor!!! Bringing this webcomic to print publishing with Radiator Comics was an amazing experience. And being able to work with @jamilarowser.bsky.social as co-editors was a dream. @btrcp.bsky.social you should be so proud of all the hard work you've done!!

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Radiator Comics @radiatorcomics.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

If you are a comics professional (you make, sell, write about, etc comics), you can vote in the Eisners (and we hope you'll vote for UM Volume One! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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2025 Eisner Awards Ballot Application

Please fill out this form completely if you wish to be considered as a voter in the 2025 Eisner Awards.

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Jamila @jamilarowser.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Congrats to @btrcp.bsky.social on their EISNER AWARD nom for Um! ✨ Opulence, they deserve everything!✨ Plus, me + @oheysteenz.bsky.social, the co-editors. It was such a fun & fulfilling experience. Ofc, congrats to @radiatorcomics.bsky.social, one of the best publishers I've worked w/, deadass!

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Jamila @jamilarowser.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

REAL REALM is a #comic about messy gods struggling to improve their image in the eyes of the mortals by starring in a reality show. Buy it at @cartoonist.coop's #NIF2025- nif-shop.cartoonist.coop/products/rea... Illustrated by @btrcp.bsky.social Written by me Edited by @neilbrideau.bsky.social

Cover art for the comic Real Realm. The title is at the top of the comic, and the creators are listed at the bottom, “Jamila Rowser and buttercup”

The artwork is of four Black women posed at the bottom of a big staircase and chair with a tan background.

L to R:
Juanita sits in a fancy chair, smiling. She has light-to-medium brown skin, a medium build, golden blonde hair, and an off-shoulder blue dress. Above her hand, she controls a swirl of water.

Ebony stands on the staircase, smiling. She has medium-dark brown skin, a large build with a short black afro, and a green cold-shoulder dress. She is controlling rocks that are floating above her hand.

Fatima sits on the staircase, upset. She has light brown skin, slim build, white hair in a top bun, and a peach-cropped blouse and peach pants. She is controlling a swirl of fire that’s floating above her hand.

Aisha stands on the stairs with a neutral expression. She has dark brown skin, a small build, black hair in Bantu knots, and a yellow sleeveless peplum dress. She is controlling a mini tornado floating above her hand.

Character Description:
Mandy has very light brown skin, a petite build, glasses, and braids.
Ebony is the god of Earth. She has a large build with medium-dark brown-skin woman with a short haircut wearing streetwear clothes.
Juanita is the god of water. She has a medium build, blonde hair, light-medium brown skin, long blonde hair, and a glamorous style.
Fatima is the god of fire. She has a slim build, light brown skin, white hair, four chunky braids, and a punk goth style.
Aisha is the god of air. She has a small build, a hippie style, dark brown skin, and black hair styled in a large afro tied with a bow.

Panel 1-
Mandy talks to the audience, Ebony is embarrassed, Juanita sits up straight, Fatima is annoyed, and Aisha smiles.

Mandy: As you all know, this was the first time in history that the Sisters have given us mortals a behind-the-scenes look into their private lives.

Panel 2-
Ebony is embarrassed, and Juanita is smirking. Below them is a graphic with their names and elements. In the middle is an off-panel speech balloon.

Mandy: For better…

Panel 3-
Fatima is angry, and Aisha lights a blunt. Below them is a graphic with their names and elements. In the middle is an off-panel speech balloon.

Mandy: …or worse.

Cover art for the comic Ode to Keisha. The title is at the top of the comic, and the creators are listed underneath, “By Jamila Rowser & Trinidad Escobar.”
The background is a blue and white sky with birds. In the foreground are the backs of two Black girls with braided hair. The girl on the left wears a purple shirt and hair accessories, and on the right, a pink shirt and hair accessories. They have their arms around each other’s shoulders.

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Jamila @jamilarowser.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

ODE TO KEISHA is an autobio #comic that examines how race and identity shaped a fundamental childhood friendship. Buy it at @cartoonist.coop's #NIF2025- nif-shop.cartoonist.coop/products/ode... Illustrated by Trinidad Escobar Written by me

Cover art for the comic Ode to Keisha. The title is at the top of the comic, and the creators are listed underneath, “By Jamila Rowser & Trinidad Escobar.”
The background is a blue and white sky with birds. In the foreground are the backs of two Black girls with braided hair. The girl on the left wears a purple shirt and hair accessories, and on the right, a pink shirt and hair accessories. They have their arms around each other’s shoulders.

Characters:
Jamila is a 5-year-old Black girl with medium-brown skin and black shoulder-length hair in four twists with bobbles and barrettes. She is wearing shorts and a long-sleeved top.
Keisha is a 5-year-old Black girl with light-brown skin and freckles. Her long black hair is braided into four braids, tied with bows and bobbles. She is wearing a long-sleeved striped shirt and pants.
Billy is a white classmate with short blonde hair wearing a T-shirt.
A black narration box with white text is at the top of each panel.
Panel 1-
L to R sitting at a desk: Keisha, Billy, and Jamila. There are art supplies on the desk. Keisha and Jamila look at Billy suspiciously as he focuses on his drawing.
Narration: I warned Keisha about Billy who only used the purple crayon to color Black people.
Panel 2-
In a close-up of Billy’s drawing, three people are already drawn, and he’s holding a purple crayon. Two of the people have hair similar to Jamila and Keisha. Next to him is a cup of crayons.
Narration: I didn’t understand why, but it just felt wrong.
Panel 3-
We see part of Billy’s hand and a drawing. A crayon is on top of the paper with text describing its color, “brown, cafe,” is on his drawing.
Narration: Because the brown crayon was right there.

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Jamila @jamilarowser.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

The Nib & Ink Fest (NIF) is @cartoonist.coop's month-long digital comic fest where you can buy tons of great #comics + webcomics, including two I co-created: ODE TO KEISHA and REAL REALM. #NIF2025 is the only place you can currently buy them, so get into it! nif.cartoonist.coop

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Nib & Ink Festival

A brand new online-only comics festival! By cartoonists, for the people.

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Cartoonists United @cartoonist.coop · 13/05/2025

A look at the numbers for our first year of the Nib & Ink Festival #NIF2025 ! Thank you for all your support 🖤 NIF is still ongoing for the rest of the month - check out upcoming events and our marketplace here: nif.cartoonist.coop

Four images with text about how the event has been going so far. The top text says "NIB & INK FEST UPDATE! How is our debut year going so far?". Art is by Mariah-Rose Marie.

Firstly: thank you all for an amazing first full week! Your overwhelming support shows con organizers, panelists, and creators that an online-first festival is not only sustainable when organized equitably, but is something that the worldwide comics community actively wants. Still not convinced? Let's look at some statistics!

$1,908.79 USD from our storefront so far is going directly to independent creators!
As a volunteer organization run by cartoonists, we only subtract the credit card fee from sales- so far this has been about $30 USD. We do not take any kind of personal salary or stipend and there are no hidden charges! Our goal is to get funds in the hands of cartoonists who need it, not to make ourselves a tidy profit. Our average order is $15.69 USD with 400+ comics sold to 150+ people!

This is amazing for our very first year- and it's not too late for you to join in!
Be a part of industry history by paying cartoonists what they're owed for their work and by learning more from seasoned professionals each weekend. There are three more weekends of amazing programming coming up and our cartoonist-first storefront will be live until May 31st, 11:59 PM ET.
Don't miss out!

Learn more at: https://nif.cartoonist.coop

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Lillie "Morbid and Nefarious" J. Harris @lilliejharris.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

!!! pick up a copy from Radiator Comics!

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Jamila @jamilarowser.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Then there are some people that you don’t believe it’s just one person bc they are so good.

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Jamila @jamilarowser.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Ahh yeah. There are some narrators that are real bad, esp when differentiating genders & ethnicities. I’ve stopped listening to some bc they are so bad. But, there are good ones! Where they aren’t really trying to mimic a woman’s voice but maybe change the tone or make it clear it’s a diff character

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Jamila @jamilarowser.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

I listen to a ton of audiobooks. Are you talking about audiobook narrators/performers? Why’ shouldn’t they?

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Jamila @jamilarowser.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Having short hair has changed my life.

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Duke Stephens @oliveoilcorp.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

BALLAD FOR BLACK CASSANDRA won 💖 Thank you so much to the judges and @cartoonist.coop folks, and check out all the nominated works, they're amazing!

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Radiator Comics @radiatorcomics.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

It's May! The @cartoonist.coop's Nib & Ink Festival—an online comics fest—starts today! Check out a ton of programming and buy comics from a ton of great cartoonists including @jamilarowser.bsky.social @btrcp.bsky.social @ashantifortson.com & @joebdraws.bsky.social nif-shop.cartoonist.coop

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Nib & Ink Festival 2025

The Nib & Ink Festival is a brand new online-only comics festival run by members of The Cartoonist Cooperative!

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Jamila @jamilarowser.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

A *child* should have contacted the adult instead? Big yikes. I don’t think I need to explain how problematic that is.

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Jamila @jamilarowser.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Ppl who say, “That’s what THEY get for voting for him, lol.” are so damn ignorant. It’s incredible. Do they think only his voters are affected by his decisions? I hope ppl like that don’t follow me. If they do, they should stop and know that I can’t stand them.

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Jamila @jamilarowser.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Tbh $500 isn’t that much from what I know about the costs of prescription meds.

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Jamila @jamilarowser.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

People will die without Medicaid. People will die if Medicaid doesn’t cover their prescriptions. Without coverage, it would cost me $568 A DAY for one of the several meds I take daily.

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Jamila @jamilarowser.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

I can’t make a living bc have disabilities and chronic pain (which continue to worsen.) Last year, when I got Medicaid, I was so relieved I cried. Without Medicaid, I’d most likely get seizures and end up in the hospital, which would cost thousands of dollars even for one night. One night.

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