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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Got my double poke of Flu and COVID so I am legally allowed to be lazy for 24 hours.

Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The only time I’ve ever been mad at @aluhnim.bsky.social was when they said Spawn (1997) was not a good movie. This is a true story.

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

My commission list is open, but I only want to draw Spawn and related Spawntent.

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Deep down in my heart, I know I could do an incredible Metroid comic.

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The amount of chemicals it takes to clean a shower, a thing that is hypothetically washed everyday, is nuts.

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I hate to think that my pets internalized the venom I felt this morning about Marvel’s current output.

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Tubi is owned by Rupert Murdoch. Tubi is owned by Rupert Murdoch. Tubi is owned by Rupert Murdoch.

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

My comic book guy asked me if I was reading The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe and I felt so bad saying no.

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Araki describing JJBA’s Steel Ball Run arc as historical fiction is the funniest thing to me.

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

If you ever see this paperback in the wild, know that it is one of my bookstore grails.

The cover of Chrome by George Nader featuring two beefy fantasy dudes holding swords with the tagline “In a future of multi-sex, there is only one taboo! To love a robot! "A first-rate story...a page-tumer"-Thomas Tryon

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

My writing process right now is not opening my laptop and playing Metroid: Dread instead.

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Sometimes I feel like I’m the only one who remembers the film Bright.

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

If you want one of the easiest recipes to serve on rice, this is one of my favorite comfort foods.

Muriwo UneDovi
3-4 Servings ~ 9 minutes
• 1/2 big bunch fresh spinach
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 3 tbsp peanut butter (dovi)
• 3 tbsp oil for frying
• 50 ml water

1. Get all your ingredients ready. These are 1 small onion, chopped, 2 medium tomatoes, chopped and 3 tbsp peanut butter.
2. Cut your spinach into fine strips.
3. Heat oil in pan, add the spinach and salt.
4. Add onions and fry for about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, stir and cook for another 2 minutes.
5. Add peanut butter and a little bit of water, stirring until it’s not too thick. It starts off thick and then thins out.muriwo
6. Close pot, reduce heat to the lowest possible mark and allow this to simmer for about 3-5 minutes. And that’s it!

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Planning ahead for next year’s BCAF…anyone have any interest in participating in a second issue of Far Away Ansible? Each contributor submits 8 pages of short comics tol this passion project anthology. The first issue was a tribute to Ursula K. LeGuin, but the second will be wide open.

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The easiest way to tell if your child is a boy or not is whether their favorite movie is Porco Rosso…unless their favorite part is Gina. Then they’re a lesbian.

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Samus Aran hasn’t been infected with every alien parasite and virus in the galaxy for you to keep using outdated language like “clean” when talking about someone’s HIV status.

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Boise Pride is happening and I go every year to see the youth in their trans flag capes having proudly queer childhoods.

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

One day the Venga bus will come to carry this weary mortal body away.

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Far Away Ansible, an anthology of Ursula K. LeGuin inspired comics, is one of my greatest creative achievements so far. Incredible comics were produced by @lauraknetzger.bsky.social, @rosebdraws.bsky.social, and @aluhnim.bsky.social for the collection. Here is my contribution “Starry Eyed.”

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

If you were wondering if Hirohiko Araki’s new manga theory book is as nuts as his first…it is!

A selection from Hirohiko Araki’s Manga in Theory and Practice saying “While we're on the subject of themes, for me, the eternal theme is, ‘If Godzilla and Ultraman fought, who would win?’”

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Guys I think this book might be problematic…

A page from Scott Pilgrim with the text “Scott Pilgrim is dating a high schooler!”

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adam @kumerish.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Blind Alley No. 4 is now available for pre-order. kumerish.bigcartel.com

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Every time I do my Fist of North Star: Fitness Boxing exercises.

The Kamala Harris “We did it, Joe” meme.

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I know the plot of Practical Magic is that you can’t kill a guy and bring him back to life without consequences, but they sure killed a guy and brought him back to life without any consequences.

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The cursed energy this had was off the charts.

A copy of Duck Dynasty for the Nintendo 3DS.

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I want to make great art, but that means sitting at my desk and unfortunately it is covered in papers I bought to make great art.

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

When I see those poor comics in their slabs, I wish to free them.

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

A volume of Hirayasumi will make you feel the darndest things.

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Mike X. Nichols @mikexnichols.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Thinking about this exchange today

A YouTube video for the Water Temple in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The comments section has an exchange as detailed below. “@TheMrdangles16 • 11y ago:
i hate the water temple... too confusing :(“ “@KeithHalsell • 2y ago:
it's been 9 years, i hope you are doing great in life now.” “@TheMrdangles16 • 2y ago: it couldn't be going worse Keith.”

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caroline cash @cashbrowns.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Nancy 9/7/26 … Happy Labor Day 🛠️

8 Hours for Work, 8 Hours for Rest, 8 Hours for What We Will. Based on a screenprint by Ricardo Levins Morales after the organizing work done by Robert Owen.

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

No emails, purchasing, or business transactions today! Make someone else’s life a little less labor intensive.

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Todaybor Day is Labor Day y’all!

Homestar Runner is standing next to the Cheat as he points a wooden spoon towards a banner that says “Todaybor Day is Labor Day.”

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The Spooky Dinosaur @thespookydinosaur.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I'm ready for #bcafxiv at the Boise Centre this Saturday and Sunday. If you love comics and art, get out to this free event!

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

🔥🔥The smoke alarm in my room started going off in the middle of the night because BCAF Is about to be so fire! 🔥🔥

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Randall Kirby @mummycop.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I have a new Mummy Cop story out in Gold Coin Comic Treasury 1, available at Boise Comics Art Fest this weekend! Come see me at the Boise Centre Saturday, Sept 5, and Sunday the 6th!

A picture of a mummy in a tattered suit, leaping dramatically toward the viewer

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I’m burning to talk to anyone about the new Alex Ross graphic novel.

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I was so stressed about Boise Comic Arts Festival until I started getting all my Apple crates in order. I DO have things to sell! And I AM a real cartoonist who loves to draw!

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

It feels redundant to say “I’ll be at Boise Comic Arts Festival” because it feels like a given for anyone that knows me. I’m super proud of the new BCAF Presents and will be moderating two panels. One will be with Greg and Fake, creators of the Santos Sisters, and the other is Dungeons and Drawings!

A promotional graphic for Boise Comic Arts Festival with an icon of Vannotes as an exhibitor.

Promotional graphic featuring a party of bird adventurers saying “I’ll be at Boise Comic Arts Fest, September 5th and 6th at Boise Centre”

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Sometimes I have good days in the kitchen…and sometimes I have BAD DAYS.

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Nicole Rifkin @nicolerifkin.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

thank you the new yorker and françoise for having me do this cover for the late, great dolly parton

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Anyone have a cute crush right now?

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Adventures in Downtown Bellingham today. Felt good to wander around without an agenda. The Comics Place might be one of the coolest comic book stores in the country.

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Starting off my vacation week in Washington with a visit to @lauraknetzger.bsky.social and CHILLY!

Van clinking ice cream cups with Laura K.

Laura K buying some literature at the record/book store.

A bizarre thrift store find of a mysterious Gender Revealer.

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Tomorrow I get to see Chilly, one of comics’ most beloved cats.

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Vannotes @vannotesbooks.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

A volume of Hirayasumi will make you feel the darndest things.

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