Joe Barrette @joebarrette.bsky.social · 04/10/2026teamhuman.orgteamhuman.org#TeamHuman: Keep Humans in Control of AIAI could be the best thing that ever happens to humanity. It could also be the last. Add your name. 000
Reposted by Joe BarretteJ. L. Westover @mrlovenstein.bsky.social · 03/09/2026YOU DON'T "CONSUME" ART MOTHERFUCKER. YOU EXPERIENCE IT. YOU FEEL IT. YOU ENGAGE WITH IT. YOU WRESTLE WITH IT. YOU LIVE IT. ART ISN'T A LITTLE MORSEL YOU GOBBLE UP. 81214446326
Reposted by Joe BarretteJason Song Quinn (Comms Open) @hulkhoquinn.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Jim Henson didn’t muppeteer a tiny green frog that was singing and playing the banjo, with rubber gloves while totally submerged underwater in a airtight aluminum tank just so you could tell me that AI is “inevitable”. 38107503740
Reposted by Joe BarretteJack Phoenix (a comics librarian) @comicslibrarian.com · 06/08/2026It’s official; I’m another white guy with a podcast! The good folks at Prana DMS have invited me to talk about #comics and #libraries 📚Each week I’ll be joined by a fellow comics librarian or comics industry pro 1st episode drops tomorrow with guest Moni Barrette wherever you get your pods 33410
Joe Barrette @joebarrette.bsky.social · 27/07/2026static.klipy.comOne Of Us Join UsALT: One Of Us Join Us 010
Reposted by Joe BarretteMatt Conant @cinevore.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Our panel at San Diego Comic Con is tomorrow (Thursday) at 12:30 in room 10! We'll be talking about adapting works across media. The line will be shorter than Hall H. And we'll even sign stuff! @laurencipollo.bsky.social @jennipowell.bsky.social @ryanomega.bsky.social @joebarrette.bsky.social 063
Reposted by Joe BarretteMatthew Noe @noethematt.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Something positive: @monibarre.bsky.social 's book - Enhance Your Library, Enhance Your Well-Being - came out this week! www.bloomsbury.com/us/enhance-y...bloomsbury.comEnhance Your Library, Enhance Your Well-BeingLearn, step-by-step, how to avoid or navigate burnout and reclaim the joy of the library profession while making a deep impact in your service community.In the… 1152
Reposted by Joe BarretteCharlie Stickney/ White Ash Comics @charliestickney.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Don’s Friend List is one of the best guides to what’s good at SDCC. And stopping by Don’s booth is always a can’t miss destination. 172
Reposted by Joe BarretteFanbase Press @fanbasepress.bsky.social · 09/06/2026@thefanbaseweekly.bsky.social: A #FanbaseFeature Retrospective on the 30th Anniversary of ‘Scream’ Featuring: Michael Poisson ('Robot Chicken') @comicslibrarian.com @monibarre.bsky.social Vince Ventura (@dreadalert.com) This Month's Sponsor: @greenarcher.iofanbasepress.comFanbase Feature: 30th Anniversary Retrospective on ‘Scream’ (1996) - FanbasepressAs a special feature of The Fanbase Weekly podcast, the Fanbase Feature focuses on and celebrates a specific element of geek culture. 0116
Reposted by Joe BarretteBrian Transplant @briantransplant.com · 19/05/2026"I need AI art, otherwise I can't make my project." Randy Savage cut a promo with nothing but a coffee creamer he swiped from craft services. Stop making excuses and do better. 3928391061
Reposted by Joe BarretteJ. L. Westover @mrlovenstein.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Sometimes, memories are all you have left of someone you love. I want to remember them always, and I’m sure you do too. Donate today to the Alzheimer’s Association and preserve our most prized possession: our memories. Donation link is below ❤️ thank you 1455301315
Reposted by Joe BarretteMatthew Noe @noethematt.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Catching up on the Enhance Your Library, Enhance Your Well-Being with Moni Barrette (@monibarre.bsky.social) webinar from the other week! 📚 You can watch it here: alumlc.org/limitlesslib... And, most importantly, you can pre-order Moni's book now: www.bloomsbury.com/us/enhance-y...alumlc.org ALC | Watch | Limitless Librarian: Free Virtual Seminars 396
Reposted by Joe BarretteComic Book Yeti 🎃 @comicbookyeti.com · 02/05/2026Tomorrow for Free Comic Book Day. Buy something extra, not for you, just one floppy. Leave it in a doctor’s office, put it in a bench in a local park, give it to your friend’s kid, this is how we convert new readers and how you pay it forward to the shops giving you free shit. 215478
Reposted by Joe BarretteChris Arrant @chrisarrant.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Popverse staff writer (and former comic shop clerk) Jules Chin-Greene talks about the biggest day in comic books this weekend, and the unseen heroes. www.thepopverse.com/comics-free-...thepopverse.comFree Comic Book Day is the Olympics for comic book shop employeesThe biggest day of the year for comic book shops everywhere is Free Comic Book Day 011
Reposted by Joe BarretteFanbase Press @fanbasepress.bsky.social · 24/04/2026As National Library Week 2026 comes to a close, we at Fanbase Press aim to support our library colleagues in "Finding Their Joy." We encourage readers to stay tuned for 'Enhance Your Library, Enhance Your Well-Being' by @monibarre.bsky.social published by @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social this July!bloomsbury.comEnhance Your Library, Enhance Your Well-BeingLearn, step-by-step, how to avoid or navigate burnout and reclaim the joy of the library profession while making a deep impact in your service community.In the… 053
Joe Barrette @joebarrette.bsky.social · 17/04/2026The only thing that would have made this better would have been if it were robots trying to run out with the stretcher 020
Reposted by Joe BarretteJoseph Illidge @josephpillidge.bsky.social · 15/04/2026The 1 mistake Disney made can supercharge your Comic Book IP. #comicbooks #graphicnovels #IPcoach #Disney #Marvel 042
Reposted by Joe BarretteMoni Barrette-Comics Librarian @monibarre.bsky.social · 13/04/2026The National Library Week theme is “Find Your Joy.” I’m celebrating with a lecture based on my upcoming book “Enhance Your Library, Enhance Your Well-Being: How to Fight Burnout and Reclaim Library Joy.” Join this free lecture! alumlc.org/limitlesslib...alumlc.org ALC | Watch | Limitless Librarian: Free Virtual Seminars 053
Reposted by Joe BarretteThe Wonder of Anime @thewonderofanime.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Are you watching Daemons of the Shadow Realm? Morgan Perry @geauxta.bsky.social, the Marketing Manager for Square Enix Books and Manga, gave me the run down back in October. I just saw the first episode and she was not kidding about it being sick! Have you watch it yet or read the manga? 064
Reposted by Joe BarretteJ.M. Brandt @jmbrandt.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Headed to #wondercon or #c2e2 this weekend? Say hi to the gang + support our work/panels! Also, late pledges for Horror Not Hate end Fri 4/3. @davidbooher.bsky.social @diabolikllc.bsky.social @monibarre.bsky.social @zombietardis.bsky.social @benkahncomics.bsky.social @louissouthard.bsky.social 098
Reposted by Joe BarretteLibrary Speakers Consortium @lsc-author-talks.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Get ready for #NationalLibraryWeek by registering for the very first Limitless Librarian virtual events! @monibarre.bsky.social will lead a workshop based on her upcoming book “Enhance your Library, Enhance Your Well-Being.” Register today at bit.ly/4dD0to7 #libsky #libraries #librarystaff 043
Reposted by Joe BarretteHannibal TaBOO! | writer/VO actor (he/him/his) @hannibaltabu.bsky.social · 24/03/2026This weekend find me on two panels at #wondercon in Anaheim! Will I see you there? What are you gonna check out at the convention? #dnd #wondercon2026 #ttrpg #blackcomics 171
Reposted by Joe BarretteComicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Exclusive: Fanbase Press announces Kickstarter for Graphic Medicine series SHRUB Fanbase Press has announced the Kickstarter for a middle grade Graphic Medicine series, Shrub, which explores various expressions of grief.comicsbeat.comExclusive: Fanbase Press announces Kickstarter for Graphic Medicine series SHRUBFanbase Press has announced the Kickstarter for a middle grade Graphic Medicine series, Shrub, which explores various expressions of grief. 02711
Reposted by Joe BarretteComics Plus @comicsplus.bsky.social · 17/03/2026🚨 Big news: Comics Plus is now part of The Joyful Reading Company! Together with @beanstack.com, we’re expanding access to stories and inspiring more readers—while continuing to deliver unlimited comics, manga, and more. Learn more here: librarypass.com/2026/03/12/c... 172
Reposted by Joe BarretteMichael Judd @michael-judd.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Jessica was nominated for a Zelda Award. Please vote for her - and some of your other favorite creators - here: thezeldaawards.org 053
Reposted by Joe BarretteJack Phoenix (a comics librarian) @comicslibrarian.com · 09/03/2026Hey #library folk, voting has begun for American Library Association leadership, including President and Members at Large. Yours truly is up for Graphic Novel & Comics Round Table President, and I’d sure appreciate your vote. 📚 #libraries #PubLibs #comics #comicsky www.ala.org/aboutala/gov...ala.orgALA Elections | ALAALA Election Information 1143
Reposted by Joe BarretteNerdist @nerdist.bsky.social · 01/03/2026Young viewers want more characters like Dr. Robby.nerdist.comForget Superheroes, Gen Z Wants More Soft Masculinity On Their Screens 3213
Joe Barrette @joebarrette.bsky.social · 24/02/2026She’s badass! Bummed we couldn’t make it to her show out here 010
Reposted by Joe BarretteComics Plus @comicsplus.bsky.social · 23/02/2026With thousands of comics and manga to choose from, it can feel daunting to find your next favorite read. This month, Moni Barrette has done the hard part for you by highlighting titles from eight popular genres, including Slice of Life, Superheroes, Romantic, and more. #ReadAllTheComics #ComicSkylibrarypass.comGenre-based Readers’ Advisory for Comics & Manga | Moni's Picks - LibraryPass™Moni Barrette has comics and manga recommendations for some of the most popular genres to help find your next favorite read. #ReadAllTheComics 1106
Reposted by Joe BarretteChris Arrant @chrisarrant.bsky.social · 02/02/2026If you're working in comics or WANT to work in comics, you should check out my monthly #ComicJobs list... and RT it for those who follow you who might want to work in comics. 0130105
Reposted by Joe BarretteDavid Avallone @davallone.bsky.social · 19/02/2026I have an awesome story, drawn by @catstaggs.bsky.social in this… And you should totally back it. 11512
Reposted by Joe BarretteDavid Avallone @davallone.bsky.social · 18/02/2026You should vote for Barbra Dillon. For Queen of the Universe (we’d all be better off,) and also for this comics award. No one is more deserving. 1194
Reposted by Joe BarrettePreeti Chhibber @runwithskizzers.bsky.social · 15/02/2026Gonna need people to support middle grade and YA titles bc where do we think adult readers come from!! If kids don’t have good books to read from like 8 - 12 they are going to stop reading 😭😭😭😭 12623188
Reposted by Joe BarretteDC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 13/02/2026Sprinkling kindness around the library—hope this makes your day too 💌 312929
Reposted by Joe BarrettePJ Holden @pauljholden.com · 10/02/2026Apart from the difference in art (the kids stuff radiates joy a life and the ai stuff is just dead on arrival) the kids experience something while doing it. That experience is communicated in the art too. Art isn’t just the end result. 223289
Reposted by Joe BarretteSylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 07/02/2026Throwback to something worth repeating. 3969482634
Joe Barrette @joebarrette.bsky.social · 05/02/202610000% That show was highly underrated and I always wished it would have a second bite at the apple 010
Joe Barrette @joebarrette.bsky.social · 05/02/2026The Muppet Show was everything I wanted and more 030
Reposted by Joe BarretteCharlie Stickney/ White Ash Comics @charliestickney.bsky.social · 04/02/2026Why do comic creators self-promote all the time? Because we have to. Even working with a publisher that's supportive, press only goes so far. The rest of the success falls on the shoulder of the creator rallying their fanbase. So here's mine. I'll RP yours. www.kickstarter.com/projects/whi...kickstarter.comWhite Ash 1 to 10 (and a half)The long-running, hit fantasy series about Elves and Dwarves in Pennsylvania, returns with two ALL-NEW ISSUES! 717778
