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Gzhel Guardian @gzhelguardian.bsky.social · 5d

Just a little gender affirming crop top creativity to start the month off! Check out this page and our story so far in the link below 👇

Newest page: www.gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-62
Archive: gzhelguardian.com/comic/archive
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Gzhel Guardian @gzhelguardian.bsky.social · 19d

Don't miss out! Skjól is still available through our itch.io page, full of queer resistance and persistance! Your continued support helps make Gzhel Guardian happen, so thank you to all who already picked up a copy!

Buy it now: atlathewriter.itch.io/skjol

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Gzhel Guardian @gzhelguardian.bsky.social · 26d

Another close up shot from a new page of Gzhel Guardian, this time focusing on references to a few of our favorite pieces of media! Can you name each one?

Update: www.gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-61
Read from the beginning: gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-1

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Gzhel Guardian @gzhelguardian.bsky.social · Sep 11

A fantastic photo of Skjól in the real world! Thanks to Leo for grabbing this. You can still order your copy on our itch.io page, right here: atlathewriter.itch.io/skjol

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Gzhel Guardian @gzhelguardian.bsky.social · Sep 4

Labuwho? We love this little guy, and hope you do too! Catch up with all the goings on at Gzhel Guardian by heading to our site!

Newest page: www.gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-61
Archive: gzhelguardian.com/comic/archive
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Gzhel Guardian @gzhelguardian.bsky.social · Aug 28

Queer joy is everywhere, even during dark times. You can support the stories of queer refugees today by checking out the comic SKJÓL on itchio!

Read it now: atlathewriter.itch.io/skjol

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Gzhel Guardian @gzhelguardian.bsky.social · Aug 21

Another behind the scenes look at the upcoming comic from Atla Hrafney and Leo Joxaren! You won't want to miss this story of queer resilience. Check out SKJÓL now on itchio!

Read it now: atlathewriter.itch.io/skjol

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Gzhel Guardian @gzhelguardian.bsky.social · Aug 14

Preorder the comic here: atlathewriter.itch.io/skjol

Skjól - a Gzhelverse story by AtlaTheWriter

A downloadable comic

atlathewriter.itch.io

Gzhel Guardian @gzhelguardian.bsky.social · Aug 14

Something a little different this month! Gzhel Guardian has its very first side-story launching soon. SKJÓL, by Atla Hrafney and Leo Joxaren, is a chapter of the Gzhel Guardian universe that focuses on the secrets of an underground railway in a country without trains — and the search for home.

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Gzhel Guardian @gzhelguardian.bsky.social · Aug 7

Surprise page update! A window into the past... there's a reference to one of my favorite horror creators on this page! Can you guess which one?

Newest page: www.gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-5...
Archive: gzhelguardian.com/comic/archive
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Gzhel Guardian @gzhelguardian.bsky.social · Mar 14

Hey friends, small update: We're going to pause social media posts for a little while. There's still new pages coming your way, not to worry! Our social media manager (that would be me!) just needs to take a short break before we get back into it. More pages coming your way soon!

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Gzhel Guardian @gzhelguardian.bsky.social · Feb 28

Our antagonist is practicing their villain walk... You'll want to click through and see the new page to see what they have in store!

Update: gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-54
Read from the beginning: gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-1

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Image of main antagonist of Gzhel Guardian webcomic walking from camera. They are wearing a lime green shirt, facing away from the camera and walking to the stairs at the back of the shot.

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Gzhel Guardian @gzhelguardian.bsky.social · Feb 22

Something wicked this way crunches... this will all make sense when you read the new update! Click below to catch up!

Read our comic from the beginning: gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-1
Newest page: gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-53

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Portion of a panel from the Gzhel Guardian webcomic, showing a monster made from asphalt rising from the ground. The scene is dark with hints of red, like lava.

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Gzhel Guardian @gzhelguardian.bsky.social · Jan 24

If you want more behind the scenes process, catch up with us over on our blog! We post about upcoming shows, discuss current trends in comics, and more!

Newsletter: atlathewriter.com/blog

#art #oc #illustration #digitalart

Image of a train station with checkerboard tiles, surrounded by a graphic design element of traditional Russian gzhel pottery.

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Gzhel Guardian @gzhelguardian.bsky.social · Jan 20

Over the break we gave you a present--not one, but two more pages! Click below to read what's new!

Read our comic from the beginning: gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-1
Newest page: gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-53

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Image of a grey haired person from the Gzhel Guardian comic, next to an orange weapon brandished by another character. They are on top of a teal background, and are looking to the left suspiciously. Around the image is gzhel style blue patterning on white, the sort of design you would see on Russian pottery.

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Gzhel Guardian @gzhelguardian.bsky.social · Jan 9

A very belated happy new year! The fight continues at Gzhel Guardian... You won't want to miss this!

Read our comic from the beginning: gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-1
Archive: gzhelguardian.com/comic/archive

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Panel from a page of Gzhel Guardian comic. Shows a young blonde man in a coat with fur trim, eyes glowing yellow with an orange weapon on a dark background. He is grimacing and upset about his friend or partner being hurt.

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Gzhel Guardian @gzhelguardian.bsky.social · Dec 22

They're brimming with power... the power of... queer comics... And you could be, too! Click below to sign up with our newsletter, and get some behind the scenes content as well as great essays on media from the team behind GG.

Newsletter: atlathewriter.com/blog

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Panel from a page of Gzhel Guardian, showing a character holding a pipe like a guitar. They are about to hit someone, it looks like. Emanata is coming off of their body, showing how much power and rage the person has.

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Gzhel Guardian @gzhelguardian.bsky.social · Dec 12

You know, when I look at them, all I can hear is a midi battle theme... things are really heating up at Gzhel Guardian! You won't want to miss what's next!

Read our comic from the beginning: gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-1
Newest page: gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-51

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Panel from a Gzhel Guardian page. Andrei, who is blonde and wearing a bomber jacket, is placed in front of a blue and orange background within the train, and is pulling something with a stick end that is slung over their shoulder.

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Gzhel Guardian @gzhelguardian.bsky.social · Dec 5

Ohhh, I just remembered that the amazing queer comics I want to read are being made independently! Click below to get started!

Read our comic from the beginning: gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-1
Archive: gzhelguardian.com/comic/archive

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Preview from a page of Gzhel Guardian webcomic on hiveworks. A person with greyish hair and a beauty mark is pointing upward, as if they just remembered something. The background is bright yellow.

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Gzhel Guardian @gzhelguardian.bsky.social · Nov 30

Listen... you've got to cut them some slack. I know, kind of rude, but it's their first day doing comic promos. Anyways, click below for our new page!

Update: gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-51
Read from the beginning: gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-1

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Panel from Gzhel Guardian comic. Shows figure in the foreground with grey hair, and a blue and pink background of the train. Image is drawn with colored pencil and painted with watercolor.

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Gzhel Guardian @gzhelguardian.bsky.social · Nov 30

It's a beautiful day to support queer comics creators! Join our newsletter for a look into the behind the scenes process, as well as essays on media at large, and expressions of trans joy in the indie comics scene. See you there!

Newsletter: atlathewriter.com/blog

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Panel from a page of the Gzhel Guardian comic. Shows two characters huddled after a magic attack. Painted in watercolor.

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Gzhel Guardian @gzhelguardian.bsky.social · Nov 22

Thanks for over 50 follows on here! We are deeply grateful for each and every one of you that followed us from twitter. It's great to be on a site that lets us promote comics properly!!

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Gzhel Guardian @gzhelguardian.bsky.social · Nov 22

Time to jump into action! Let's check out some good queer comics together, at Gzhel Guardian dot com!

Read our comic from the beginning: gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-1

Newest page: gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-51

#webcomics #comics #queerart

Image from a panel of the new Gzhel Guardian comic page. Depicts Andrei jumping out of the line of fire as magic is being throw at him. Artwork is created in watercolor with some digital elements, as is semi-cartoony in style.

Gzhel Guardian @gzhelguardian.bsky.social · Nov 15

My favorite comic is... ours? Am I allowed to say that? 😂 Thanks for making the starter pack! If you're still adding people, we'd be honored to be added to this wonderful list!

www.gzhelguardian.com

Gzhel Guardian

Your train to another world is now arriving...

www.gzhelguardian.com

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Gzhel Guardian @gzhelguardian.bsky.social · Nov 15

👋If you're still adding people, we'd love to be added to the starter pack!

www.gzhelguardian.com

Gzhel Guardian

Your train to another world is now arriving...

www.gzhelguardian.com