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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 4h

This stuff turns my stomach in large part due to all the food waste. I know they don't eat all that, they don't serve it to anyone either. Gaaaaahhhhgggg!..

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 6h

She needs to get it back to the library. The fines must me insanely high!

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 10h

Lulu wondered where that book went.

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 15h

Comictober 2026 Webcomic Cosplay Hacky and Bird @hackyandbird.bsky.social Hacky and Bird make music and sell stuff. Proceeds from sales go to a local animal shelter. Each can of donated food is marked with a tiny dino. Find their links in their bio!

Dani is dressed as a blue bird and Lulu is dressed as a Hacky sack. It’s Hacky and Bird!

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 17h

The Simpsons, Rick and Morty, Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon. His PR team spent a lot trying to make him something he never was. As an aside we can't forget about the other guy in Home Alone 2.

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

This 70s movie series “The Moonlight Saga” became a cult classic in the 80s when in hit cable and eventually laser disc. This was the third movie in the trilogy. It’s thought it might have strongly influenced another more recent vampire and werewolf love triangle movie.

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I recall that very unfortunate scene in Discovery. I had the feeling the writers were not well versed in musk or maybe the character was giving us a tell that he was from the mirror universe. Either way, by then musk was no longer being elevated as some Tony Stark level genius by Hollywood.

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I am going to miss Star Trek and all the stuff I loved from Warner Brothers. Not necessarily because I am going to cancel the service immediately but because they are going to be ruined. Then I will cancel the streaming service.

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

NEW COMIC! Comictober 2026: Werewolf vs Vampires The movie did not meet expectations. #daniandlulucomic #webcomic #comics #halloween #comictober2026

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Dani holds a VHS tape labeled “The Moonlight Saga: Full Moon” and says, “Scary movie time! It’s got vampires and werewolves locked in an eternal struggle.” Lulu smiles excitedly at the promise of the over the top fight scenes.

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Dani pushes the VHS tape labeled “The Moonlight Saga: Full Moon” into a VCR.

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Dani and Lulu sit on a couch with a bowl of popcorn, watching the movie with surprised expressions.

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On the TV screen, a werewolf and a vampire stand in a moonlit forest, embracing and kissing deeply under the full moon.

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

NEW COMIC! Comictober 2026: Getting in the Spirit Just a shortcut through the cemetery. What could go wrong? #daniandlulucomic #webcomic #comics #halloween #comictober2026

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Dani and Lulu walk through a cemetery at night along a white gravel path. Tombstones and a crescent moon are visible. Dani says, “This walk in the cemetery certainly gets me in the spirit for Halloween.”

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Glowing beams strike Dani and Lulu from behind jarring them as glowing orbs fly out of their chests.

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Possessed by spirits, Dani says, “I’m going to climb a tree,” while Lulu says, “I’m going to eat a dozen pies.”

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Two blue ghostly versions of Dani and Lulu float behind their physical bodies, which run away to get into mischief. Ghost Dani says, “They’ll be back when they’ve worn themselves out.” Ghost Lulu adds, “I didn’t expect the spirit to get into us.”

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

So this one is making the rounds at some insect lab here in NC. A friend sent it to his daughter who maps and collects insects for invasive species research. Maybe just a small round, but I like that people in that particular sphere like it. 😀

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Love it! Love the ending. Good choice.

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

We need this. I don’t want to get too excited, but we need this.

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

You make, write, and draw cool stuff. You promote and publish other's work too which I appreciate. I have discovered new cartoonists because of you. So, thank you! :)

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I picked up the Rosebuds copy of Trickfilm too!

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Christmas shopping is done- for one person anyway. Also me.

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This post has some serious “Those Aren’t Muskets” vibes.

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

NEW COMIC! Comictober 2026: Halloweensona I’m not sure what my Halloweensona is. However I loved making costumes for my daughter so maybe my Halloweensona is costumer! #daniandlulucomic #webcomic #comics #halloween #comictober

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The parent ducks from Fowl Language Comics by Brian Gordon. Dani says “These costumes Quack me up.” Lulu responds with an “Ugh.”

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Ninja and Pirate from Joe Flanders Comics. Lulu as Ninja hold up two metal stars and says “I love stars.”

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Owly and Wormy from Andy Runton’s Owly collection of books. Dani says to Lulu dressed as Wormy, “No you can’t sit on my head.”

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Art by Moga by Meg Adams and Skull Pizza by Steve Lewis. Dani says “Our hosts.”

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Charles Brubaker (NEW BOOK PRE-ORDER!) @bakertoons.com · 01/10/2026

Pre-orders for "Lauren Ipsum Off the Shelf" are NOW OPEN! This is the 5th "Lauren Ipsum" book collection, containing over 200 comic strips, including over 150 that haven't been published online. Will be shipping it out in time for Christmas, making it a perfect stocking stuffer.

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

NEW COMIC! Comictober Comictober is tomorrow and Dani & Lulu are very excited. My posting schedule maybe modified based on the prompt list, but there will be a comic, new or old, posted on my usual posting days. #daniandlulucomic #webcomic #comics #halloween #comictober

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Dani says, “Halloween is thirty days away and every empty store is now a “Scare‑o‑ween.” Lulu replies, “Clearly Fall is here.”

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Dani asks, “So, superhero? Horror?” as she holds two costume packages. Lulu answers, “Based on the world news I’m not keen on either.”

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Dani says, “Well, I’m at a loss.” and proceeds to put the costumes back. Lulu excitedly calls out, “Dani! Dani! Dani!”

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Lulu and Dani stand below a sign in the costume section that says “Web Comics” hold hands looking at each other and let out a “Squeeee!”

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I completely missed this in the summer. My daughter and I loved Inside Job. I’d fill her in on all the tinfoil hat conspiracy theories and secret society it referenced and I grew up around. I’ll give this show a shot,

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The RedDot @thereddot.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Glitch (Part2) -Lightbulb moment

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I love Peter’s 4 panel slice of life comics- the art is appealing, the situations are relatable, and sometimes we see Mel. Oh! Hi Mel!

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

No way! I just started a rewatch last week.

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SYLAR @thisissylar.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Some 4x6” head sketches To shake off the ring-rust •Tombstone /Brand New Day •The Ghastly Grinner /AYAOTD •Harley Quinn /Caped Crusader •Jason Voorhees

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The creature in Lulu's mom's pot creates it's own shell home as it grows. Earth hermit crabs don't, but Lulu could find a sea snail shell large enough to use as a hat if a coconut crab has not found it first.

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

That was pretty much how we got looped into NBC. Saturday mornings I switched back and forth depending on the cartoon I was hooked on.

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Bluesky and Cara are getting this comic an hour early because I have a busy mid morning coming up. Enjoy! I have 1 Comictober comic finished 2 more sketched. Wednesday’s comic is coming. Surprisingly I was a full two weeks ahead with today’s comic. I need to keep that trend moving.

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

New Comic! A Memory A chance encounter with a small creature brings back nice memories for Lulu. I’ve been wanting to explore more of Lulu’s culture and planet. I’ll be dipping more into that in the future. #daniandlulucomic #webcomic #comics #mom #memories

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A small shelled crab like creature sits on the sand beside an empty seashell.

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Lulu kneels on the beach looking at the creature and asks, “Dani, what is this?”

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Dani says, “Oh! A hermit crab.”
Lulu, holding the hermit crab, asks, “Do they get bigger than this?”
Dani replies, “I don’t think so. Why?”

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On Lulu’s home planet, a younger Lulu’s mom presents Lulu with the crab like creature’s empty shell as a hat. The crab like creature sits in a cooking pot in what appears to be a kitchen. A strange alien clock hangs on the wall with various tools. Lulu’s mom wears a similar style shell hat.

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I can picture him. I’m going to need to watch the episode again.

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Such a great Marceline! I wish I got to meet her.

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Ours is not defunct but I have thought of defuncting (?) it and doing something like this. It's very cool looking. I'd probably fill it with Lego holiday displays.

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

There is no AI. It is full featured. I recently dropped Adobe over AI (and the annual cost) and bought Corel on sale through Humble Bundle. A week later Corel announced AI tools. No AI in Procreate.

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

It was $10 and I own it forever. No software rentals. I draw all of my comics on it.

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Oh! You’re right! Wasn’t he an officer?

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I think Airplane! might have been his first comedic role- the trick was they were instructed to give all of their lines straight. I don’t think there was one comedian among the main cast.

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We used to call it war ball, but the admin made the PE teacher change the name. We can’t remind children of US Marines what their dads did for a living.

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Throwback Comic Dodgy Situation I was never great at coordinated team sports like kickball in elementary school. I was excelled at dodge ball though- the dodging part, not so much the throwing part. #daniandlulucomic #webcomic #comics #kickball #dodgeball

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Lulu reacts with surprise, shown by a question mark and exclamation mark above her head.

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A red kickball flies toward Lulu at high speed in a split panel showing the incoming ball from her perspective and a split second before impact.

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The kickball hits Lulu in the mouth and knocks her to the ground.

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Lulu sits dazed on the ground with stars around her head while Dani kneels beside her. Lulu says, “I think I’ve had enough physical education. That kickball kicked my butt.”

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I got several extended edition ideas for all my long story arcs- Bubble Fox guest comics included. If it wasn’t for this pesky 9 to 5 job I need for paying bills and eating I’d have time to work on them. 😆

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

These are the original movies- I’ve only ever seen the Tom Cruise modern war of the worlds which was okay. At least the stars of the original got a cameo. If you want to see a modern retelling of The Time Machine I liked Time After Time which pits HG Wells against Jack the Ripper in 1980s LA.

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I did look to see if Forbidden Planet had been on MST3K but I guess it was too good. 😂 It is one of my fav old scifi movies. Two others are War of the Worlds and The Time Machine the first produced and the second directed by George Pal respectively.

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Well we have some cool mutuals and I do like that vaccination post, so okay.

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Mike Swaim @trillionpixels.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Can you guess the show I was watching when I drew this? Also I really need to find a scheduler for Bluesky and Cara. I hate finding errors after posting manually. Any suggestions?

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