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ShortBox Comics Fair @shortboxcomicsfair.bsky.social · Aug 28

An ode to belovedly silly yet charming manga, 'A Teacher's Anguish' is a new comic from @birby.bsky.social: Ange Takayama only wishes to escape her soul-crushing teaching job and focus on what's really important in life: the super famous idol Reen, darling of her heart!

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birby☀️ @birby.bsky.social · May 2

(hourglass has already earned me quite a bit from the sbcf, which atm is still THE gem of the indie comics community, and i am fine just knowing that it's out there being printed overseas and submitted to awards and stuff. but always be careful/realistic when it comes to contracts...)

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birby☀️ @birby.bsky.social · May 2

it sucks even more knowing that these kinds of practices are commonplace in indie scenes outside of the us market (like here in italy where you basically have to work for free). go to indie publishers only with completed projects that will look good on your resume

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birby☀️ @birby.bsky.social · May 2

you might as well consider the advance the only payment you're (sadly) ever gonna get from a comic publishing deal and plan accordingly that's all i'm gonna say

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Chris Schweizer @schweizercomics.bsky.social · May 2

But money? Small-press publishing is best for cartoonists starting out who have a day job or some other source of support, and you almost invariably have to look at it as a wholesale financial loss that may yield long-term professional benefits at the expense of short-term gains.

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Chris Schweizer @schweizercomics.bsky.social · May 2

With most small publishers, you almost never see royalties even on a modest seller; it's almost always the case that while they take 50% of the profits (larger publishers give you a percentage of cover, which is harder to creatively doctor), 100% of the costs, not 50, are deducted from your end.

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birby☀️ @birby.bsky.social · Apr 3

Revisit the first 5 pages of HOURGLASS!! ⌛️ ✨️
The comic is out NOW on @silversprocket.net 's website!

Silver Sprocket @silversprocket.net · Apr 2

Peer upon the first 5 pages of HOURGLASS by Barbara Mazzi (@birby.bsky.social )

HOURGLASS is so masterfully crafted that each page is not only vividly illustrated and detailed but also integral to the larger story.

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tobyfox @tobyfox.undertale.com · Apr 3

Okay but Silksong though 😊🫴🐛❤️❤️❤️

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birby☀️ @birby.bsky.social · Apr 3

store.silversprocket.net/products/hou...

Hourglass by Barbara Mazzi

Order now and get a free risograph print designed by Barbara! A stunning coming-of-age graphic novel from cartoonist Barbara Mazzi, exploring the dystopian divide of class difference, the strength of ...

store.silversprocket.net

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birby☀️ @birby.bsky.social · Apr 3

Revisit the first 5 pages of HOURGLASS!! ⌛️ ✨️
The comic is out NOW on @silversprocket.net 's website!

Silver Sprocket @silversprocket.net · Apr 2

Peer upon the first 5 pages of HOURGLASS by Barbara Mazzi (@birby.bsky.social )

HOURGLASS is so masterfully crafted that each page is not only vividly illustrated and detailed but also integral to the larger story.

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tobyfox @tobyfox.undertale.com · Apr 2

Lol

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tobyfox @tobyfox.undertale.com · Apr 2

DELTARUNE Chapters 1-4 will be released on June 5th as a launch title for Nintendo Switch 2! It's also coming to Steam, Switch, PS4, and PS5 the same day!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDzg...

DELTARUNE Nintendo Switch 2 Announce Trailer

YouTube video by UNDERTALE and DELTARUNE Official

www.youtube.com

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Silver Sprocket @silversprocket.net · Mar 26

We've been patiently waiting...counting the minutes...the seconds...but the day has come at last! HOURGLASS by Barbara Mazzi (@birby.bsky.social) is officially out now!

Hourglass by Barbara Mazzi

Order now and get a free risograph print designed by Barbara! A stunning coming-of-age graphic novel from cartoonist Barbara Mazzi, exploring the dystopian divide of class difference, the strength of…

store.silversprocket.net

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Silver Sprocket @silversprocket.net · Mar 21

Be sure to pre-order now to ensure you get the exclusive 5x7 risograph print designed by Barbara herself!

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Silver Sprocket @silversprocket.net · Mar 21

A grain of sand at a time, we find ourselves only 5 days away from the release of HOURGLASS by Barbara Mazzi (@birby.bsky.social)

A stunning coming-of-age story exploring the dystopian divide of class difference, the strength of human connection, and what truly makes the heart tick.

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Silver Sprocket @silversprocket.net · Mar 15

HOUGLASS is coming to shelves this March 26th! Pre-order now to guarantee you receive the exclusive 5x7 risograph print designed by Barbara herself along with this story exploring the dystopian divide of class difference, the strength of human connection, and what truly makes the heart tick

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Silver Sprocket @silversprocket.net · Mar 15

The release of HOURGLASS by @birby.bsky.social is less than 2 weeks away and we're counting each grain of sand as the date inches closer and closer.

We're not the only ones who have been captivated by this beautiful tale! Theo Stultz, author of recent beauty BLADE OF THE FANE, states:

A thoughtful, dreadful setting with great character moments

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birby☀️ @birby.bsky.social · Mar 1

I AM SOOOO SO IN LOVE WITH HOW THIS RISO PRINT CAME OUT LOOK AT IT!!! 🥹💖✨️🌟🥰

Silver Sprocket @silversprocket.net · Mar 1

WOW!

Get a good look at the exclusive 5x7 riso print designed by @birby.bsky.sociail
( printed by Daniel Zhou) which will accompany every pre-order of her upcoming graphic novel HOURGLASS!

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birby☀️ @birby.bsky.social · Mar 1

I AM SOOOO SO IN LOVE WITH HOW THIS RISO PRINT CAME OUT LOOK AT IT!!! 🥹💖✨️🌟🥰

Silver Sprocket @silversprocket.net · Mar 1

WOW!

Get a good look at the exclusive 5x7 riso print designed by @birby.bsky.sociail
( printed by Daniel Zhou) which will accompany every pre-order of her upcoming graphic novel HOURGLASS!

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birby☀️ @birby.bsky.social · Feb 27

i really don't get why they can't make a 2d pokemon game. their designs and artworks always have so much charm while their final graphics look like ass

Serebii.net @serebii.bsky.social · Feb 27

Serebii Update: Full look at the map of Lumiose City in Pokémon Legends Z-A www.serebii.net

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birby☀️ @birby.bsky.social · Feb 15

oooohh i remember this!! i loved drawing them so much <3

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birby☀️ @birby.bsky.social · Nov 15

Super thrilled to announce that I will be publishing my graphic novel HOURGLASS ⏳✨ with @silversprocket.bsky.social in March 2025!!

Preorders are open NOW!!! (link in 🧵)

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sophia / صوفيا @brownisthecolor.bsky.social · Jan 15

“When a ceasefire is announced, I will just run. No one ask me where. I myself don’t even know. I will just run, and run.

…the important thing is to arrive at a quiet place: a place that allows me to weep for a long time.”

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Alex de Campi @alexdecampi.bsky.social · Jan 16

RIP to the king

Four panels of David Lynch (older white man with sticky-uppy white hair wearing a rumpled white shirt and dark suit jacket):

1. Serious face. “As soon as you finish a film”

2. Similar serious face “people want you to talk about it”

3. Scrunched-up amused face

4. Slight smile “and it’s, um, the film is the talking”

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birby☀️ @birby.bsky.social · Dec 14

oscar suffers that's the only constant

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