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Iron Spike @ironspike.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

General reminder, gang: @cartoonist.coop has multiple pages of tutorials on building your own site. Do not sign your productive output over to corporations who consider you acceptable collateral damage in their pursuit of profit. cartoonist.coop/resources/

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RESOURCES – CARTOONISTS UNITED

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Anne Loves 🔜 NYCC @annecomics.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

It’s Jack Kirby’s birthday! What is your favorite Kirby comic? 💥

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Joel Jacob Barker @jojabarker.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

If you’re in the area, or are a Midwesterner who so happens to visit their families in the Heartland, then stop on by my friends - - it’ll be the best pit stop, ever!

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Brad Guigar @bradguigar.com · 31/07/2026

If you're unable to make it to Columbus for ComicLab LIVE, you can catch the livestream! Details ▶️ nationalcartoonists.com/2026-livestr... Our guests will be @jamarnicholas.bsky.social, @findingdeefish.bsky.social, and @terrilibenson.bsky.social Tickets are just $12! Get yours by Tuesday!

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Brad Guigar @bradguigar.com · 24/07/2026

Don’t forget to blink, stretch, and hydrate between panels. Your body is your creative vessel. 💧🧘‍♀️

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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 22/07/2026

Made a new zine for @handsoffnyc.bsky.social with brilliant artist @priyahuq.art! Hands Off Our Vote! Visit www.handsoffnyc.com/our-vote for the big plan!

Hand holding a zine titled "HANDS OFF OUR VOTE!" with the subtitle "LET'S PROTECT THE MIDTERMS!" Art by Priya Huq shows a multiracial group of people of various ages standing lined up in front of a "VOTE HERE / VOTE AQUI" sign, smiling, with fists raised.

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Blake Ontario @blakesbuzz.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Going live to eat hotdogs and be weird on the internet in a couple hours!

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Joel Jacob Barker @jojabarker.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

In just under an hour @ 11:40 AM (est) today (7/20) I’ll be switching up not only title & approach for my #LiveStream - The Chatterbox Digest - but LOCATION, too!

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Joel Jacob Barker @jojabarker.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

A #LiveStream REBOOT: #1 - The Chatterbox Digest, "Pivot, Hard: No. 1" in my home library today, Mon (7.20.26) @ 11:40 AM for a new "Ep. 1" where making #Comics becomes the focus - - again! youtube.com/live/AMZHspw...

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#1 - Pivot, Hard: No. 1 | The Chatterbox Digest w/ Joel Jacob Barker

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Joel Jacob Barker @jojabarker.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The Chatterbox Digest: A weekly check-in on making & LUV'n everything comiX! Join me, comic book writer Joel (he/him) Mon's @ 11:40 AM (est) for a #LiveStream on process, progress & passion for this wonderful medium, #Comics - - the true source of geekdom! www.youtube.com/@jojabarker/...

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Joel Jacob Barker @jojabarker.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Hey y'all, just finished another #LiveStream from my Studio Nook today, Mon (7.13.26) for Ep. 7, Back to the Grind, which YouTube'll archive on my channel - - cuz making #Comics has got me scrambling to recuperate from the family vacay (eek!) youtube.com/live/rQVZIPZ...

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Live Stream Luncheon Ep. 7 | Back to the Grind w/ Joel Jacob Barker in his Studio Nook

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Joel Jacob Barker @jojabarker.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Stop by in just MINUTES for my #LiveStream @ 11:40 AM (est) today (7/13), back in my Studio Nook! And let me tell ya' (which I'm GONNA), those experiences from my "vacay" definitely became primo for making #Comics a.k.a. [possible] zines galore! youtube.com/live/rQVZIPZ...

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Creature From The Zach Lagoon @emo-sludge.com · 08/07/2026

You have to update the app to get the settings to show up (at least on iOS) but they should look like this after you turn them off

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Creature From The Zach Lagoon @emo-sludge.com · 08/07/2026

Here’s the part we all want to know which is behind the paywall. You’re welcome.

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Joel Jacob Barker @jojabarker.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Today, Mon (7.6.26) join me from the PA Turnpike for my #LiveStream @ 11:40 AM for Ep. 6, On the Road where the kids and I collect experiences for all that making #Comics business! youtube.com/live/RJgcDZg...

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Live Stream Luncheon Ep. 6 | On the Road w/ Joel Jacob Barker from the PA Turnpike

Switching things up, comic book writer Joel Jacob Barker is hitting...

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Oni Press @oni-press.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

THIS SEPTEMBER: 🏠THE FOREVER HOME #1🏠 ✍️: @cjward.bsky.social 🎨: #SamiKivelä Inside their high-tech refuge, they found a way to protect themselves from the apocalypse… and time itself. Outside, something has been waiting eons for a chance to get in… READ MORE @ign.com www.ign.com/articles/the...

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Joel Jacob Barker @jojabarker.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Best bandwagon to jump on, which I just did with less than an hour to go 🙌❤️🙏 www.kickstarter.com/projects/tyl...

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Civil Disobedience

Stories of Resistance

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Shelly Bond @sxbond.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Less than an hour to back this urgent anthology! Let’s get it funded! Featuring the great @definitelyvita.bsky.social Jamie Jones and more! I just backed Civil Disobedience on @kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/tyl...

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Civil Disobedience

Stories of Resistance

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AWBW @awaveblueworld.com · 04/07/2026

Made it over 20k with 4 hours left! Still a long shot, but it’s possible. 🔥Go back CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE now and let’s have some fireworks 🧨 a night early💥 www.kickstarter.com/projects/tyl...

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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 04/07/2026

holy cats, just under 4k to go! only an hour left! guve it a shot, y'all!

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Jarred Luján @jarredlujan.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

We're going until the clock hits zero, y'all. I would be doing a disservice to the creators and my co-editors if I didn't. So let's do a thread highlighting rewards. Personally, big fan of this button. It was my idea, so if you back it, you will make me look good. tinyurl.com/AWBWCO

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Iron Circus Comics @ironcircuscomics.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Just 15 minutes remain!! ⏱️ Be sure to also come by and say hello to us on twitch at Kel's stream after! www.kickstarter.com/projects/iro... www.twitch.tv/kelmcdonald

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The Goblin Throne by Mel Gillman

Beware the promises you make to the Goblin Queen . . . especially if you plan to break them. An all-new graphic novel!

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Dark Horse Comics @darkhorse.com · 23/04/2026

NEWS! @tatebrombal.bsky.social and @sooleedraws.bsky.social adapt Mary Shelley's Frankenstein for the Chrisotopher Chaos Universe with The Perfectly Monstrous Life of Adam Frankenstein, a new one-shot coming in December. Details: bit.ly/4cIc3wj

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James B. Emmett @jamesbemmett.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

If you need a freelance editor, please either DM me here or through my contact form on my website: www.jamesbemmett.com/contact Thank you so much! Happy #NCBD!

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Contact — James B. Emmett

Please contact me if interested in hiring me for art direction, editing, graphic design and/or illustration.

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Joel Jacob Barker @jojabarker.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

MADE IT: Right around the corner I’ll be jumping back on another #LiveStream @ 11:40 AM (est) today (6/29) - - making and LUV’n #Comics in spite of life being life-y, so find this colorful mug on your nearest YouTube!

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Joel Jacob Barker @jojabarker.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Eek! Am I gonna make my #LiveStream @ 11:40 AM (est) today (6/29), even though I’m scurrying about?!? By golly, I will cuz I’m prescribed to the #NoMatterWhatClub - - when it comes to #Comics! youtube.com/live/Mdk74zh...

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Joel Jacob Barker @jojabarker.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Howdy, Joel (he/him) here, a comic book writer doodling to stay in #Comics, so join my #LiveStream every Monday @ 11:40 AM (est) to get connected and updated w/my process, progress, and passion for this wonderful medium - - the greater world of geekdom! www.youtube.com/@jojabarker/...

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Heba Gowayed هبة جويد @hebagowayed.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

We are in a full on dictatorship, rivaling the most entrenched ones in the world. Anti ICE activists, who printed a zine, are labeled “terrorist” and sentenced to 30-100 years in federal prison. By this metric we’re all targets. Genuinely chilling. www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...

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‘This is injustice’: how leftist zines were used to sentence anti-ICE protesters to decades in prison

Advocates sound alarm after zines were used as evidence to convict protesters of terrorism charges tied to 2025 protest at Texas ICE facility

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Troy Z @n8uretrail2hell.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

I am furious that the convictions in the Prarieland case and its implications aren't more publicized by the media and the political class. I'm following Evan's lead here. #Prarieland #FuckICE

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Basil Da Chefcario ΘΔ 🍳 @basildaaurachef.lucario.social · 28/06/2026

30 years in prison for moving ZINES is absolutely disgusting, please help fund his legal battle if you can!! And as always, FUCK ICE.

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Roy Edroso @edroso.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Sentenced to 30 years for ZINES. Utter bullshit.

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Amber Love (she/her) @amberunmasked.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

People need to study history. "Founding Fathers" wrote political pamphlets. I wonder if they would be considered zines today. And then arrested.

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Rae @esterlina-arts.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Please donate! We need to show that we will not allow this kind of injustice and violation of free speech to continue in this country.

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Joel Jacob Barker @jojabarker.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Me-oh-my I'm coming in just under the wire to say: Tomorrow, Mon (6/29/26) join me again for my #LiveStream @ 11:40 AM for Ep. 5 where it's a Part 2 of "The Show Must Go On" cuz life got all life-y, but #Comics must be made! youtube.com/live/Mdk74zh...

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Live Stream Luncheon Ep. 5 | "The Show Must Go On" Pt. 2 w/ Joel Jacob Barker in his Studio Nook

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Joel Jacob Barker @jojabarker.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Did I just get inspired to watch Cruise’s entire catalogue in preparation* for his upcoming film?!? …yes, yes I did 🫪 *A tradition I sometimes practice with new albums of my favorite artists—oh, like, Muse!?! (I have my work cut out for me 🤪) youtu.be/Pd4Olzi0HEc?...

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DIGGER - Tom Cruise Retrospective Trailer

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Joel Jacob Barker @jojabarker.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

In just a few minutes I'll be on my #LiveStream sharing all the making and LUV'n of #Comics! youtube.com/live/K5vfrfr...

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Joel Jacob Barker @jojabarker.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Friends! In just a few hours I’ll be going live on YouTube for the fourth time today at 11:40 AM (est)—join me for the deets on my #Comics DNA, and much, MUCH more!¡! ~Kirbyspeed youtube.com/live/K5vfrfr...

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Live Stream Luncheon Ep. 4 | Comics DNA w/ Joel Jacob Barker in his Studio Nook

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Joel Jacob Barker @jojabarker.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

On this upcoming Mon (6/22/26) join me again for my #LiveStream @ 11:40 AM, but this time, not just for Ep. 4 more importantly for my #Comics DNA - - what're the funny books that planted the seed(s) in me, biding time to germinate NOW?!? youtube.com/live/K5vfrfr...

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Live Stream Luncheon Ep. 4 | Comics DNA w/ Joel Jacob Barker in his Studio Nook

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Joel Jacob Barker @jojabarker.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

This is the entire album of The Man Who by Travis 😭

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Alexander the Fine @alexrineh.art · 15/06/2026

Cyberrats in Space is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER! Get this game of fast, tactical combat, revenge in space, and giant rats in giant mechs! www.kickstarter.com/projects/201...

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Cyberrats in Space

Rats. Mechs. Revenge.

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Yacht Club Games @yachtclubgames.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Mina the Hollower is OUT NOW!🐭🕯️ After 6 years of development, our fright-filled action-adventure is finally in your hands. Whip foes, burrow beneath danger, uncover secrets, and descend into Tenebrous Isle today. Thank you for joining us on this journey. ⚔️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQZM...

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Mina the Hollower - Out Now!

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Joel Jacob Barker @jojabarker.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

¡SAME BUT DIFFERENT! Just had a convo w/ my 12 yo kid who’s developing a board game, which started with all of the games they currently play/LUV… Now, the game is taking its own shape, a love-letter—no different than Sandy’s awesome VG world building i.e. Mina might make a gamer out of me, yet!?!

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Don Bluth @donbluth.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

They say, laughter is the best medicine. I couldn’t agree more. Find happiness in what you do, and who you do it with. Everything else is just noise. - Don

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Joel Jacob Barker @jojabarker.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Always need a reminder so that I keep to my manufacturer settings of being a 4 cylinder driver and not jiggering it into a Mad Max, 8 cylinder, nitro pumped, high octane engine—no race, just tortoise!

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Tess Fowler Gutierrez @tessfowler.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Hey all this account is hit hard with bots. I'm so sorry I'm not here. Trying to get everything in the backlog turned around day by day and get books moving. Instagram is the current hub. Please visit me there to follow along. Surgery is July. Chris still fighting for PT for hand. Both still alive!

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Joel Jacob Barker @jojabarker.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Happy #NCBD, y’all 🎊 As I prep for next week's #LiveStream episode you can catch up on Ep. 3, "The Show Must Go On" - - cuz I subscribe to the No Matter What Club (NMWC) - - so, check out how I keep the curtain pulled back on me making #Comics! www.youtube.com/live/bvYOWl3...

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Live Stream Luncheon Ep. 3 | "The Show Must Go On" w/ Joel Jacob Barker in his Studio Nook

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