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I got a letter that I’m nearing the top of the waitlist for low income housing, which means living alone for the first time in 20 years! I’m trying to save for supplies and furniture I’ll need to thrift, if you’d like to help: venmo: benwrex cashapp: $bengreen35 thanks so much!! ❤️❤️❤️

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Ben Wrex @benwrex.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

they’re here! Pre-orders go out Monday!

A pile of stickers of a cute fat bat in the shape and color of candy corn.

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Catalina [comics reading roundabout] @fairywarriorcat.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Do you love comics AND laughing with your friends? Next Saturday, I am doing a reading with L.J. Baptiste and Sadie Saunders. I'm ecstatic to present "Come Undone", a trans comedy of errors about recovering from bottom surgery and getting high for the first time. Hope to see you in the audience <3

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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 02/10/2026

Calling all NYC artists — painters, filmmakers, poets, musicians and more! Did you know our city provides grants to support your work every year? And this year, we're DOUBLING the amount — from $5,000 up to $10,000 per artist! Deadlines are approaching fast — apply today at nyc.gov/artistgrants.

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Ted Closson @vinegartom.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Max Miller, it seems, is neither a parent nor a human being...

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We Need Diverse Books @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🚨 Applications for WNDB’s Walter Dean Myers Grants are officially open! 💻 bit.ly/2026WalterGrants 📅 Applications close at 11:59 PM on October 31st, 2026

Red graphic titled “Walter Grants: Applications Now Open”. A subtitle beneath that says, “$2000 grant opportunity for diverse, unpublished writers and illustrators.” In the lower left hand corner is an illustration of a writer sitting at a table and typing on their laptop. In the lower right hand corner is a light blue starburst that says, “Accepting Applications Through October 31st”.

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Iron Spike @ironspike.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This. I strongly believe a lot of men have no idea how often women contend with this, and how it can stunt their ambitions.

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apricot @areyoshi.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Looking for tips for managing autistic burnout, asking for a friend (no, seriously! I'm having trouble articulating to them how I manage my own.) This is for a fellow creative and comic artist, so please feel free to share your experiences ❤️ #autism #burnout #disability #artist #comics #comicoop

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Ted Closson @vinegartom.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Been chatting with a friend this morning about how media consumption is overwhelming by design. This, coupled with the meaningless of choices, is a particularly cruel trap sprung on the neurodivergent. #choice paralysis

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Iron Spike @ironspike.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

To celebrate the launch of Sweet Shop, the Comixology We Truly Deserve, ALL Iron Circus ebooks are ONE. DOLLAR. EACH. GET ON THIS.

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Ted Closson @vinegartom.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The "when we pay you for it, it isn't art anymore" argument is an attempt to strip art of cultural and visual power. It's bullshit and cowardice. See "Man at the Crossroads" by Diego Rivera and "The Cradle Will Rock" by Marc Blitzstein for a blow by blow of this exact conflict.

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Jack Musto / 🐇 🌕 🐺 @jackattack.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Hey new folks! Here's where you can find all my stuff. Here on Bluesky, I post my artwork, share my friends stuff and generally yap.

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Darryl Mott @gamerstavernshow.com · 09/09/2026

Fresh coat of paint on my pinned post. I'm good for September and I think I'm okay for October, but really it's getting dicey as I've been waiting ages for a freelance gig to tell me if they accepted my manuscript or not and pay up or not. Also the reply has more options to help me out.

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Basil Wright @kobanya.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

It's been a bit and there's still over 25 slots left in this pack, so if you're an established consultant/reader, leave a reply if you want to be added! go.bsky.app/92T7cw1

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Ted Closson @vinegartom.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Doug Leone needs a psych evaluation and should have his capacity to make decisions for literally anyone other than himself taken away.😐

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Ariana Maher @airy.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

As today is Letterers Appreciation Day, please check out this Starter Pack of comic book letterers here on Bluesky. If you are a professional letterer and wish to be in the Starter Pack as well, please let me know! go.bsky.app/D5PbjPZ

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Ben Wrex @benwrex.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

help my pal or share if you’re able please 🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

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Iron Spike @ironspike.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

GUMROAD USERS: start planning your exit.

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Rev. Dr. Derek M Ballard PhD @derekmballard.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

thanks for supporting the kickstarter and helping me pass the Ballard Metric Challenge™️

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Eliza 7777777🌟 @eliza7777777thstar.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Just logged in to share this meme a friend texted me. Maybe y’all already saw it. But seriously!!!

A comic of a Black woman with a disgusted facial expression snatching the grim reaper's scythe out of his skeleton hands and saying, "GIVE ME THAT!"

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Drew Scanlon @drewscanlon.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Hi Internet! I'm Drew and THIS IS MY FACE. If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease! Donate at blinkingguy.com

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Caitlin Yarsky- PROMETHEUS GRAFT #1 FOC 11/02!! @caitlinyarsky.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Art people! Found a new reference source called angleref.com, you can rotate a skull and see tons of faces at that angle. I’m sure there’s more to the site but how cool is that? Happy drawing :)

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Iron Spike @ironspike.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

All of Iron Circus' banned-in-Texas titles are available in the ICC store, BTW. Y'know, if you're as contrarian as I am. 😘🖕 Banned Book Club: store.ironcircus.com/products/ban... Occulted: store.ironcircus.com/products/occ... As the Crow Flies: store.ironcircus.com/products/as-...

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Banned Book Club Color Edition PREORDER

This is a PREORDER edition and will ship before the official release date in September with special original art for the first 100 orders of the color softcover! The color edition includes an EXCLUSIV...

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Ryan Estrada @ryanestrada.com · 22/08/2026

The idea that book bans boost sales is false and harmful. No one benefits. But YOU can help authors thrive. So feel free to shout out your favorite books that made this list.

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Mike Dawson @mikedawson.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

How do you get back out?

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Radiator Comics @radiatorcomics.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

We're so excited that Fizzle No. 6 by @whittaylor.bsky.social has been nominated for TWO Ignatz Awards: Outstanding Comic & Outstanding Series! We couldn't agree more! YOU can vote for Fizzle before September 11! Request a ballot at www.smallpressexpo.com/ignatz-ballo...

Cover of Fizzle issue six, which features a purple popsicle with a smiling woman's face on it. Superimposed on the cover is a drawing of Geroge Herriman's Ignatz Mouse holding a brick, and the words "Nominee! Outstanding Comic Ignatz Award!"

photograph of the first three issues of Whit Taylor's series, Fizzle, each featuring a popsicle of a different color (orange, pink and green respectively) and with a different character's face. Superimposed on the photo are the words, "Nominee! Outstanding Series Ignatz Award!"

photograph of issues 4 through 6 of Whit Taylor's series, Fizzle, each featuring a popsicle of a different color (red, yellow, and purple, respectively) and with a different character's face. Superimposed on the photo is a drawing of George Herriman's Ignatz Mouse holding up a brick!

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Aurelien Mondon @aurelmondon.com · 21/07/2026

"Cognitive surrender" is a fascinating concept to think about the impact of AI as it exists under reactionary tech Preventing people from thinking for themselves and imagining different worlds is a godsend for authoritarians thenextweb.com/news/wharton...

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Wharton researchers coined 'cognitive surrender' to describe what happens when people let AI think for them

A Wharton study found people accepted wrong AI answers 80% of the time, as apps like Moot now let five AI personas vote on your life decisions.

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Ted Closson @vinegartom.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The prevalence of superheroes as the only mainstream choice in the American comics market is the direct result of the stunting of the artform. Thanks to Hays Code variants and our entrenched puritanical ethics, we are fifty years behind every other nation in the medium.

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Ben Passmore SPX L6 @benpassmore.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Black Arms to Hold You Up is up for an Ignatz! you can apply for a ballot here: www.smallpressexpo.com/ignatz-ballo...

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Ben Wrex @benwrex.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

please help or share if you can ❤️💕

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Whit Taylor @whittaylor.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Fizzle 6 was just nominated for 2 Ignatz Awards: Outstanding Comic & Series! Very thankful! You can buy the issue @radiatorcomics.bsky.social! Voting is now open too :)

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Atla Hrafney @atlathewriter.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

My short illustrated yuri story about farming and anxiety is in Yuri Zine Vol 3, WHICH IS ON PRE-ORDER NOW All the profits go to the Trevor Project, so you can read amazing stories And support a good cause! Check it out! yurizine.bigcartel.com

Yuri Zine Vol 3
pre-orders now open until september 5th at Yurizine.bigcartel.com.
All profits will go the Trevor Project

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Matthew Noe @noethematt.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

"Do you make books? Yes? 'I want you to join Authors Against Book Bans!'" A zine by @redgoldsparks.bsky.social for @authorsabb.bsky.social More info: www.authorsagainstbookbans.com

The front cover of Maia's zine, a pair od scissors, and a Libraries work because we do mug

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Fantagraphics @fantagraphics.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

SCAM ALERT: Do not order from www.fantagraphics-us.com, it is not a legitimate website! They have cloned our real website and are stealing people’s credit card information. If you want to order directly from us, please do so at www.fantagraphics.com.

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Inkling @printinkling.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

This is why capitalist society is so desperate to push a rugged individualist agenda. When we work together, even in tiny little pieces, we thrive. We can build/support things we believe in, have alternatives to whatever we're handed by people who extract profit from those who actually do things.

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