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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 2h

So the big story out of #nycc on some levels is moving the cosplayers down to a lower floor. They are very unhappy while pros love having a giant well lit space to cavort in. Oddly enough there is very little sympathy for cosplayers from professionals.

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⛩️ 𝑫𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒃𝒚 𝑯𝒊𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒊 ⛩️ @deathbyhibachi.bsky.social · 23h

Death Swallowing the Sun

#Art by Hakaba Zakuro

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bleary @bleary.off-the-records.com · 4h

If anyone needs me I will be in the museum, lying down next to the bog bodies.

Did people really memorize phone numbers before cell phones, or is that just a movie thing?
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I was watching some old shows from the 90s and noticed people would just dial numbers from memory - like they'd call their friends or family without looking anything up.
Made me wonder if that was actually normal back then? Did people genuinely have all their important numbers memorized, or did most folks keep a little address book or written list nearby?

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 8h

Thanks god.

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 9h

Wyoming giving Florida some serious competish.

Viktor Winetrout @viktorwinetrout.bsky.social · 1d

"Wait, I can explain..."

Wyoming Man Found With 30 Eyeballs In His Anal Cavity

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 20h

Special thanks to @racheaissance.com for trading me a shiny solosis because my one regret is missing the Community Day!

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 21h

Another @newyorkcomiccon.bsky.social in the books. So many thanks to the amazing teams at @comicsbeat.bsky.social & @kcomicsbeat.bsky.social

And now safe travels to all as the howling nor’easter descends! #nycc

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 2d

Ok I just turned it on!!!!

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 2d

I guess one of the greatest baseball games of all time was played tonight.

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 2d

Final award! Book of the Year presented by Nellie Kurtzman! It goes to Beneath the Tree where Nobody Sees. This announce is met by cheers and the closest thing to a standing ovation of the night. And Horvath is on hand to accept! "It's insane how awesome IDW's support for this book has been." #nycc

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 2d

Through a swollen throat she thanks Karen who helped them immensely and publisher Mike Richardson. "It's been a wonderful, amazing almost 50 year ride, we've have a great time in this industry!"

"2028 will be Elfquest's Golden Anniversary, and we have some plans," says Richard. #harveyawards #nycc

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 2d

A long history of Wendy and Richard's achivevements. Wendy is such a trailblazer and she couldn't have done it without Richard! They arrive to accept. Wendy ate a peanut earlier and had to chug some benedryl! Glad she is okay!!!! #HarveyAwards #nycc

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 2d

Karen Green arrives to induct Richard and Wendy Pini into the Hall of Fame. She gets a huge pop! She talks about Richard reading the letter from Wendy Gilroy in the letter column. A correspondence was struck up and the rest is history! #harveyawards #nycc

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 2d

Caitlin McGurk appears via video to induct Barbara Shermund into the Hall of Fame. "Her work speaks across generations remaining brash and full of wit." #Harveyawards #nycc

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 2d

Kathleen DAvid is up to accept the HoF award for Peter David, "Peter is now a ghost writer," she says"He meant a lot to comics in general and he was proud of what he did. He was proud of the fact that his was a voice that could shout and be heard - not always agreed with but at least heard." #nycc

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 2d

Paul Levitz is back to induct the late Peter David into the Harvey Hall of Fame. He praises Peter's wide ranging career that included working in sales & "Successfully wrote wonderful comics" included the Hulk, Aquaman, etc. "But all the time he was doing that he found time to talk to us." #nycc

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 2d

Best International Book goes to Blacksad: THey ALl FAll Down Part 2, by Canales and Guarnido. Dark Horse's Cara O'Neill accepts. from editor Diana Schutz "We're honored to be in the company of the other nominees - they all represnet the best of comics from around the world." #harveyawards #nycc

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 2d

Lauren Moore presents Best Manga to Witch Hat Atelier!

The editor from Kodansha reads a statement from Kamomr Shirahama. “I’m
So grateful To win my second Harvey Award. To have your support esp. during difficult times means so much to me.” #Harveyawards #nycc

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 2d

Charlie Kochman inducts Patrick McDonnell into the Hall of Fame who gives a great speech "The important question to ask about any work if how does this serve the world?" Definitely a lot of intention because his brilliant work. #harveyawards #nycc

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 2d

And Best Young Adult Book goes to Raised by Ghosts by Briana Lowensohn. Huge cheers from her crew! She thanks the team at @fantagraphics.bsky.social and her best friends Gene Yang and Thien Pham. “I love literally everyone here!” #nycc #harveyawards

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 2d

Colleen Doran presents Best Children’s book to The Cartoonists Club by @goraina.bsky.social and @scottmccloud.bsky.social !

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 2d

Paul Levitz inducts John Byrne into the Hall of Fame, praising his artistry which has left marks on the entire industry. Chris Ryall accepts.

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 2d

Mike Richardson is up to present Best Adaptation from Comic Book/GN and it is a very long list and Richardson is doing his best. The winner is Superman directed by James Gunn. Good choice! Gunn sent a message praising Harvey Kurtzman’s wit and talent. “We are thrilled to receive this award. #nycc

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 2d

Hello I will attempt to live tweet the #HarveyAwards! As long as my phone battery holds up. Digital Book of the year presented by David Steinberger goes to Sarah Anderson for Sarah Scribbles!

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 3d

Reminder! Tomorrow at 5:15 room 408!

The LIVE 700th Episode of PW's MORE TO COME podcast! With the whole MtC crew and guests @ngoziu.com @cliffchiang.bsky.social and @benpassmore.bsky.social!

Chills thrills and surprises!
#nycc

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