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Curli
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27 | PhD in Toxicology, comic artist, Bird enjoyer Read my Black gay fantasy/sci fi webcomic at asterandthefire.com
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Curli @curlyqueued.bsky.social · Oct 17
Hi, I’m Curli and I am the creator of the Black gay sci fi/fantasy webcomic asterandthefire.com !
I also like to take pictures of birds and other wildlife in my spare time :D

Other links:
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/T6T76VUN
Instagram: www.instagram.com/curlyqueued/
Portfolio site: cqcreates.carrd.co
Page of the webcomic Aster and the Fire. Aster realizes that something is a bomb and runs over to stop it from going off as reality distorts around her. Page of Aster and the Fire. Rakhi and Aster are arguing and Messi interrupts them, sending Rakhi over to her office and indirectly saving aster from the horrible conversation. Picture of a Red Tailed Hawk that has just snagged a toad, suspended from its beak. Photograph of a Downy Woodpecker hanging off a tree branch. The photograph is tilted sideways so it looks like the woodpecker is right side up. The morning light shines through the tree leaves, casting the woodpecker in shadow.
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Curli @curlyqueued.bsky.social · 2d
I’m gonna try and automate AATF updates here, but it might take some finessing. And I’ll pop in every so often just to check on DMs and support mutuals and such. But otherwise…
a man in a tuxedo is holding a red cloth with the words my job here is done below him
Alt: Tuxedo mask from sailor moon whips his cape dramatically as he turns away, saying “My job here is done”
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Curli @curlyqueued.bsky.social · 2d
Long time no see everyone!

Back in September, I took a hiatus from almost all social media to try and improve my mental health. And uh…it worked super well!!! It worked so well I’m going to keep doing it!!!
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Curli @curlyqueued.bsky.social · 28d
I swear I'm going to post thoughts about SPX/my SPX haul soon, I've just been busy being offline this past week lol
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Curli @curlyqueued.bsky.social · 28d
Also, be sure to read the blog post! I'd definitely like to know if people would be interested in AATF (or other kinds) of merch! Especially if I start attending cons with some regularity.
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Curli @curlyqueued.bsky.social · 28d
Aster and the Fire #AATF has updated!

In this update: Aster sees an old man and is so shocked by his hideous face that she almost falls down the stairs (again)

asterandthefire.com/comic/prolog...

#spiderforest #webcomics
Panel from the webcomic Aster and the Fire. Kid!Aster is looking up at something that surprises her (Teodros).
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Curli @curlyqueued.bsky.social · Sep 16
Aster and the Fire #AATF updated this past Friday! (I was traveling to SPX and forgot to make the announcement lol)

In today’s update: the scary black speech bubbles have returned

asterandthefire.com/comic/prolog...

#spiderforest #webcomics
Panel from the webcomic Aster and the Fire. Closeup of Kid!Aster looking behind her as she’s running, a distressed look on her face. Someone is speaking and she’s trying to ignore it. At the bottom of the panel, jagged black speech bubbles form with scratchy white text.
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Curli @curlyqueued.bsky.social · Sep 11
Surprise! I'll be at SPX this weekend!!! Super excited to meet y'all :D
spiderforest.bsky.social SpiderForest Webcomic Collective @spiderforest.bsky.social · Sep 4
Will you be at https://www.smallpressexpo.com/ on September 13-14 in Bethesda, MD? So will we! Stop by our table at B2 to meet some of our amazing webcomic creators and grab our comic anthologies!

#spx
SpiderForest Webcomic Collective at SPX September 13-14 2025!
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Curli @curlyqueued.bsky.social · Sep 10
Thank you Mari! ❤️
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Curli @curlyqueued.bsky.social · Sep 10
Thank u I love them
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Curli @curlyqueued.bsky.social · Sep 5
Loved drawing the expressions on today’s page!!
Kid!Aster looking googly eyed while shushing Agnes. Kid!Jember looking googly eyes while gripping onto Agnes’ shirt. Ezera looking shocked but also like he just smelled something really bad Teodros serenely smiling, while Tsegai is absolutely losing her mind behind him.
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Curli @curlyqueued.bsky.social · Sep 5
Aster and the Fire #AATF has updated!

In today’s update: target spotted

asterandthefire.com/comic/prolog...

#spiderforest #webcomics
Panel from the webcomic Aster and the Fire. Kid!Aster, Jember, and Agnes are staring directly at the viewer (actually looking at a doorway). Aster (in the front) seems upset but determined. Jember and Agnes (behind Aster) seem distressed and have comedically giant googly eyed stares. Jember looks like he’s about to cry.
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Curli @curlyqueued.bsky.social · Aug 29
Totally! And not everybody needs to be a hero…I think the best thing Sharon can do now after all she’s gone through is learn to be a better person for herself and Puffer (someday).
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Curli @curlyqueued.bsky.social · Aug 29
Also I love your character designs Jamie. They’re so charming and full of life. Reminds me of CLAMP with the long long legs.
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Curli @curlyqueued.bsky.social · Aug 29
I see that Benny and Clarissa have similar color schemes and fashion choices…knowing she has to go to the North Pole eventually I feel like that’s not a coincidence.
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Curli @curlyqueued.bsky.social · Aug 29
This makes perfect sense for her character…Clarissa saved her from her old life and is the tether to her new one, of course Puffer would cling to her. Hope she can make other friends in time!
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Curli @curlyqueued.bsky.social · Aug 29
You know, after reading Sharon’s backstory, it’s a wonder she came about as well adjusted as she did…and that’s saying a lot considering I really dislike her in the P&C storyline.
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Curli @curlyqueued.bsky.social · Aug 28
When I think about Lil Nas X right now I remember how the best comedians and trolls are often the most depressed people. I’m sorry that was true for him as well.
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Antifa Super Horse @ The Clidoris @cabalittle.bsky.social · Aug 26
They're making an example out of him because he spent the last 4+ years mocking the government and being a successful gay Black man in America
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Curli @curlyqueued.bsky.social · Aug 27
Ohhh I completely missed that! Well in that case, the “Comments” title is still showing up, so it may be helpful to remove it? Otherwise no worries.
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Curli @curlyqueued.bsky.social · Aug 27
Comments don’t appear to be working as of 8/27.
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Curli @curlyqueued.bsky.social · Aug 27
Been paying some visits to the local juvenile double crested cormorant recently…derpiest lil guy I’ve ever seen
Juvenile double crested cormorant swimming on the water. Juvenile double crested cormorant standing on a rock. It is facing the camera head on and looks extremely confused and empty headed as a result.
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Curli @curlyqueued.bsky.social · Aug 26
LUCY DEMISEXUAL CONFIRMED 💯💯💯
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Curli @curlyqueued.bsky.social · Aug 25
Lucy is giving so much demisexual energy in this update. Love that for her
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Curli @curlyqueued.bsky.social · Aug 25
I started using vector lines for the latest chapter of my webcomic and OH MY GOD what a lifesaver. I always end up resizing or tweaking my lines and now I can do it without ruining the resolution…CSP has it all!
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🥖Kekeflipnote🥖 @kekeflipnote.bsky.social · Aug 23
Choose your online engagement.
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