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Award-Winning Author/Artist/Publisher of PUNK TACO. Artist, Father, Teacher, Emcee. https://linktr.ee/adamwallenta Editor at PaperCutz/Mad Cave Studios

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Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · Jul 15

The new PUNK TACO graphic novel dropping in January from @papercutzgn.bsky.social is going to be so much fun. I hope you all rock with us. Preorder today at papercutz.com/product/punk...

Punk Taco Vol. 1 | Pre-Order - Papercutz

Release Date: January 27, 2026 Creators: Adam Wallenta, Makana Wallenta, Gabriel Mayorga and a short story with art by Scott Chantler, Rich Koslowski, Shane Campos, Ryan Estrada, Art Baltazar, Franco,...

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Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 18h

They shot a reverend in the head with pepper balls for calling on them to redeem themselves. "I have not seen them cross the line yet" means the line doesn't fucking exist.

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Ryan Estrada @ryanestrada.com · Apr 15

This is what happens when you request books from the library! Place a hold or an alert on Libby! Fill out the request firm on the library website! Ask at the front desk! You and your neighborhood get cool books and authors get paid. Libraries are so dang cool.

Jen (early transition arc) 🏳️‍⚧️ @transducer.bsky.social · Apr 14

hell yeah @emilystjams.bsky.social

Image shows a partial screenshot of the Libby library lending app. A square version of the cover for Emily St. James’ 2025 novel “Woodworking” is shown, with the following text:

The Wait Is Over
Ready to borrow!
Woodworking
12 HOURS
Borrow
Manage Hold
Deliver Later
Placed 25 Mar
Your hold is ready after 2 weeks, including 1 redelivery, because the library acquired 59 more copies.

A red underline is beneath “the library acquired 59 more copies.”

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Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 1d

No. I live in Connecticut. I’m open to traveling anywhere. I can also do virtual in the situations where I can’t travel.

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Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 1d

This Wednesday, we are rocking for the people in Bridgeport, CT! Come on out and have some fun. www.instagram.com/reel/DPjSdDX...

parkcitymusichall on Instagram: "💥 10.15 | @printmatic Vessel Tour with DJ Detox and @pangeaworldbeat hits @parkcitymusichall 💥In 2024, when underground hip-hop p…"

💥 10.15 | @printmatic Vessel Tour with DJ Detox and @pangeaworldbeat hits @parkcitymusichall 💥In 2024, when underground hip-hop pioneer Blueprint (Rhymesayers/Weightless) released his five-song Falling Down EP, it marked the end of a six year absence from releasing music. And while his core fans were happy with the introspective and uplifting songs that marked his return to the game, the shortness of the project also left them wanting a proper full-length album.A visionary, genre-bending ensemble based out of the Nest Arts Factory in Bridgeport, CT. Conceived by Kris Studebaker and Nicholas Yost, Pangea boldly explores the boundaries of music, blending diverse global influences into a captivating, body-enveloping groove. As an ensemble, Pangea paints enigmatic psychedelic strokes over a cosmic backdrop of modern and ancient rhythms, creating a colorful, perpetually-kinetic sonic spiral.

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Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 1d

Shout out to everyone who shops at indie bookstores. We appreciate you. The young readers who shop at @thebookloft.bsky.social will love Herobear and the Kid v.1 by Mike Kunkel and @papercutzgn.bsky.social this is the perfect graphic novel for the hollidays. www.simonandschuster.com/books/Herobe...

Herobear and the Kid Vol. 1

Created by two time Eisner-award winner Mike Kunkel, Herobear and the Kid by Mike Kunkel is a nostalgic, all-ages comic book series that combines a...

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Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 1d

Shout out to everyone who shops at indie bookstores. We appreciate you. The young readers who shop at @rjjulia.bsky.social will love Herobear and the Kid v.1 by Mike Kunkel and @papercutzgn.bsky.social thisnis the perfect graphic novel for the hollidays. www.simonandschuster.com/books/Herobe...

Herobear and the Kid Vol. 1

Created by two time Eisner-award winner Mike Kunkel, Herobear and the Kid by Mike Kunkel is a nostalgic, all-ages comic book series that combines a...

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Mailman Kel (Taylor's version) @lekdrol.bsky.social · 1d

I'll be out for #NoKings October 18th. Will you?
#NoKings2 #Oct18 #Cleveland #Ohio #NorthRidgeville #NortheasternOhio #fdt #indivisible #IndivisibleOhio

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Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 1d

I hope all the awesome indie book stores and librarians around the world will support this super fun series @papercutzgn.bsky.social put together for you and the kids. papercutz.com/product/flas...

Flash Gordon Adventures! Vol. 2 Pre-Order - Papercutz

Continuing the adventure, and humor of Flash Gordon Adventures Volume 1. Flash Gordon and friends return in a brand-new adventurous anthology filled with sci-fi action and humor! Featuring stories by ...

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Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 1d

A lot of legendary cartoonists in the house at the @madcavestudios.com @papercutzgn.bsky.social Flash Gordon Adventures signing including @awyeahfranco.bsky.social @mikecavallaro.bsky.social @jasonmayart.bsky.social @johngreenart.bsky.social and Art Baltazar! Preorder your copy today!

Had a lot of fun hanging out with my Flash Gordon Adventures team. A whole lot of legendary cartoonists were in the house at the Mad Cave Studios PaperCutz signing including Franco, Mike Cavallaro, Jason May, Art Baltazar and John Patrick Green. Preorder your copy today.

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Papercutz Graphic Novels @papercutzgn.bsky.social · 5d

The convention fun continues online with School Library Journal's Day of Dialog today!

Stop by the virtual event to check out our exciting new graphic novels and to see @zombietardis.bsky.social on the Mischief, Mishaps & Mayhem panel! We'll see you there!

More Info Here: https://bit.ly/46WbZpU

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Beaver Bones Darick @darickr.bsky.social · 3d

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Meidas Charise Lee 💙🌊🌴🥥🫘 @chariselee.bsky.social · 3d

THIS IS MURDER‼️

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Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 2d

If any of my teacher friends would like a free in-person or virtual author/illustrator visit in 2026a hit me up. I am scheduling visits now. Order a copy of Punk Taco Adventures 1 and I will email you a lesson plan to go with it. papercutz.com/product/punk...

Punk Taco Adventures! Vol. 1 Pre-Order - Papercutz

Punk Taco and his band of misfits, rock out across the universe, spreading peace and love through music, while helping those in need, making friends and always trying to do the right thing against imp...

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Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 2d

Who’s at NYCC today? More importantly- who’s buying me lunch? These journeys into the city are not cheap anymore thanks to these maga trash and their cult leader SCUMp.

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🌈 MAZZ @tornfeathers.bsky.social · 19d

i saw this and i’m not gonna lie i needed to see this.

i hope it helps others not feel guilty that we can’t do more

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Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 3d

Find me at @newyorkcomiccon.bsky.social tomorrow at the @papercutzgn.bsky.social booth and show me a receipt for your Punk Taco Adventures preorder and I’ll give you a FREE original drawing.

Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 3d

Tomorrow I will be at the @papercutzgn.bsky.social booth signing copies of Flash Gordon Adventures 2. Come on down to @newyorkcomiccon.bsky.social and get your copy.

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 3d

@sanders.senate.gov: "No, Speaker Johnson, the #NoKings Rally on October 18th is not a 'hate America' rally. ... It’s a rally of millions of people who believe in American freedom and are not going to allow you and President Trump to turn us into an authoritarian country."

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 4d

Trump is using our tax dollars to buy Argentine pesos to bail out the country's failing libertarian economy.

My friend Rohit Chopra explains how this will hurt struggling Americans here at home.

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Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 4d

Love your books. If you ever need a home for any projects in the U.S. please reach out to me.

Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 4d

Haircuts are too expensive. Might have to cut back on them to afford groceries.

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Alzamon || アルサもン || Comics & Character Design @alzamon.bsky.social · 4d

My fondness for HB&K goes way back when Mike was still self-publishing it. Still have these.

Herobear & The Kid: The Inheritance by Mike Kunkel. Self-published circa 2002 or so. Compiles the first five Herobear comics plus many other extras.

Herobear and the Kid "best friends" bust, limited edition 917/1000. I got this on a business trip to Los Angeles around 2007 I think.

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Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 4d

Awesome!

Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 4d

I’m currently working to send Herobear and the Kid v.2 to the printer. This is such a great book. Did you get a copy of book 1? Every home needs a copy. papercutz.com/product/hero...

Herobear and the Kid Vol. 1 - Papercutz

After his grandfather passes away, 10-year-old Tyler inherits an old stuffed toy bear and a broken pocket watch. If moving to a new town and dealing with bullies wasn’t enough, he soon learns that thi...

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Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 4d

Shout out to all the indie bookstores ordering PUNK TACO ADVENTURES v.1. Hit me up if you want me to stop in your store and sign some books or schedule an event. www.simonandschuster.com/books/Punk-T...

Punk Taco Adventures! Vol. 1

Punk Taco and his band of misfits, rock out across the universe, spreading peace and love through music, while helping those in need, making friend...

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Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 4d

I want to visit every library with PUNK TACO Adventures v.1 in circulation. www.simonandschuster.com/books/Punk-T...

Punk Taco Adventures! Vol. 1

Punk Taco and his band of misfits, rock out across the universe, spreading peace and love through music, while helping those in need, making friend...