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Acorn Comics @ezaesq.bsky.social · 13d
This is a great week to support independent comics (and really any small business).

If you’ve been curious about Acorn Comics, or if you’re a fan who wants to expand your collection, we’re offering FREE shipping within the continental US starting tomorrow and running through the end of the year…
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Happy Saturday friends!

Preparing for our end-of-month newsletter and planning some pretty big level-ups starting in 2026 - including monthly giveaways and one or two other changes that we think you’ll enjoy. Subscribe to The Mighty Oak today so you don’t miss out! Link in comments.
December 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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bijhan.bsky.social
I'm a trans Muslim comics author in South America.

I'm having a Kickstarter for my comic book, Legendary X-Knights, about a rag-tag group of queer superheroes.

We're taking an unflinching look at gender and sexuality, as well as being action-packed.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/jam...
PAGE 3 - PANEL A On the left side of the frame is DeShaun putting away the groceries. In the middle is Rocky, sitting at the left end of the table. Lilly is on the right, still with her elbows on the table and face in her hands. DESHAUN: YOUR PARTNERS MUST LOVE THAT ROCKY: NEVER BEEN IN A RELATIONSHIP. NEVER HAD A ONE-NIGHT STAND. NEVER HAD ANYTHING IN BETWEEN. NEVER WANTED TO. LILLY: I’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO SETTLE DOWN WITH SOMEONE WHO ISN’T A CIS MAN, BUT I NEVER HAD THE TIME. PAGE 3 - PANEL B The viewer is inside the cabinet where DeShaun just put the pasta. We’re looking at DeShaun very closely, and their face takes up the majority of the frame. DESHAUN: EVERYONE I MEET THINKS I’M A CIS MAN, JUST BECAUSE I DON’T TAKE HORMONES AND EXPRESS MY MASCULINITY. I MAY BE A MAN, BUT I’M A NONBINARY MAN. I DON’T OWE ANYONE ANDROGYNY. PAGE 3 - PANEL C The viewer is pulled back again. DeShaun is on the left, Rocky is in the center, and Lilly is on the right. DeShaun has finished putting away the groceries and has an empty paper bag in his hand. He’s expressing confusion at Rocky, but it has no angry energy. It’s softer than that. Rocky is looking over his shoulder at DeShaun. He has a big goofy smile. He’s very happy with the joke he’s telling. Lilly is facing right, standing up, and pouring coffee from a drip pot into a plain white mug. She looks frustrated by Rocky’s antics. ROCKY: HEY, SINCE NONBINARY PEOPLE ARE TRANS, AND YOU’RE A MAN, THEN WE’RE BOTH TRANS MEN! DESHAUN: UH, MAYBE TECHNICALLY, BUT THAT’S CONFUSING. LILLY: ALRIGHT BOYS, GENDER 101 IS OVER. LET’S MOVE ON TO TODAY’S BRIEFING.
December 6, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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ezaesq.bsky.social
Would any of my friends in the media like to review The Olympian (issue 1 out, issue 2 coming in the spring) or Heroes & Zeros (issue 2 will be out in February)?

I’m happy to send digital copies!

#comics #indiecomics
December 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
ezaesq.bsky.social
Would any of my friends in the media like to review The Olympian (issue 1 out, issue 2 coming in the spring) or Heroes & Zeros (issue 2 will be out in February)?

I’m happy to send digital copies!

#comics #indiecomics
December 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
ezaesq.bsky.social
It is challenging to post every day, or multiple times per day, when you are running a Kickstarter campaign.

It’s damn near impossible to think of something to post daily when you’re between campaigns.

So…comics, amiright?
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December 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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This GN was fantastic, sign up and read it for free!
reedhb.bsky.social Reed Hinckley-Barnes @reedhb.bsky.social · 5d
Starting today and going for the next 6 months, I'm going to be serializing my sci-fi graphic novel Into the Deep on my website.

You can check out the first episode here and then sign-up to my newsletter to get the others!

www.reedhinckleybarnes.com/into-the-dee...
Into the Deep - 1
Into the Deep: Part 1
www.reedhinckleybarnes.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:51 AM
ezaesq.bsky.social
It’s been a while since I’ve had a chance to build Legos (my zen hobby), but finally got to put Baby Bumpy together.
December 2, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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gailsimone.bsky.social
IF YOU ARE TRYING TO MAKE A COMIC...

Please talk about it on this thread! I would love to hear what stage you are at, what is working well, and what has proven more difficult than you thought.

Share a bit of art, if you can!

Sing your own praises, if you like!
November 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Hey friends! If you want to be among the first to get issue 2 of Heroes & Zeros, late pledges are closing out in just a few hours at hzcomic.com. So, last call!

#comics #indiecomics #crowdfunding
December 1, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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kissphoria.bsky.social
Turning Point at OU posted this girl's essay in full and man is it rough
Samantha's Essay This article was very thought provoking and caused me to thoroughly evaluate the idea of gender and the role it plays in our society. The article discussed peers using teasing as a way to enforce gender norms. I do not necessarilv see this as a problem. God made male and female and made us differently from each other on purpose and for a purpose. God is very intentional with what He makes, and I believe trying to change that would only do more harm. Gender roles and tendencies should not be considered "stereotypes". Women naturally want to do womanly things because God created us with those womanly desires in our hearts. The same goes for men. God created men in the image of His courage and strength, and He created women in the image of His beauty. He intentionally created women differently than men and we should live our lives with that in mind. TPUSA OU Samantha's Essay 2 It is frustrating to me when I read articles like this and discussion posts from my classmates of so many people trying to conform to the same mundane opinion, so they do not step on people's toes. I think that is a cowardly and insincere way to live. It is important to use the freedom of speech we have been given in this country, and I personally believe that eliminating gender in our society would be detrimental, as it pulls us farther from God's original plan for humans. It is perfectly normal for kids to follow gender "stereotypes" because that is how God made us. The reason so many girls want to feel womanly and care for others in a motherly way is not because they feel pressured to fit into social norms. It is because God created and chose them to reflect His beauty and His compassion in that way. In Genesis, God says that it is not good for man to be alone, so He TPUSA OU Samantha's Essay 3 created a helper for man (which is a woman). Many people assume the word "helper" in this context to be condescending and offensive to women. However, the original word in Hebrew is "ezer kenegdo" and that directly translates to "helper equal to". Additionally, God describes Himself in the Bible using "ezer kenegdo", ≥ or "helper", and He describes His Holy Spirit as our Helper as well. This shows the importance God places on the role of the helper (women's roles). God does not view women as less significant than men. He created us with such intentionally and care and He made women in his image of being a helper, and in the image of His beauty. If leaning into that role means I am "following gender stereotypes" then I am happy to be following a stereotype that aligns with the gifts and abilities God gave me as a woman. TPUSA OU Samantha's Essay I do not think men and women are pressured to be more masculine or feminine. I strongly disagree with the idea from the article that encouraging acceptance of diverse gender expressions could improve students' confidence. Society pushing the lie that there are multiple genders and everyone should be whatever they want to be is demonic and severely harms American youth. I do not want kids to be teased or bullied in school. However, pushing the lie that everyone has their own truth and everyone can do whatever they want and be whoever they want is not biblical whatsoever. The Bible says that our lives are not our own but that our lives and bodies belong to the Lord for His glory. I live my life based on this truth and firmly believe that there would be less gender issues and insecurities in children if they were. raised knowing that they do not belong to themselves, but they belong to the Lord 4 TPUSA OU
November 29, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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lanedraws.bsky.social
Tomorrow around 12pm EST, I will be live streaming the first episode of DOODLE FRANKENSTEIN, a show where I take a random video game character, and a random comic character, and mash them up. If it goes alright, an edited version will be uploaded later. www.twitch.tv/lanesartands...
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November 29, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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What a great headline
November 28, 2025 at 3:49 PM
ezaesq.bsky.social
This week we’re giving thanks for all the talented folks we’ve worked with. Follow them, hire them, buy their stuff!

Today, our guest stars! (long list, more in the comments):
@salylockheart.bsky.social
@waltergeovani.bsky.social
@lanedraws.bsky.social
@ahgcolor.bsky.social

THANK YOU ALL!
November 26, 2025 at 7:13 PM
ezaesq.bsky.social
This week we’re giving thanks for all the talented collaborators we’ve worked with since we started Acorn Comics. Follow them, hire them, buy their stuff!

Today, our regular contributors:
Maja Opacic
Ibrahim Aydin
@reedhb.bsky.social
@cbdevin95.bsky.social
@bobharrison.bsky.social

THANK YOU!
November 25, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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ezaesq.bsky.social
Just a reminder - this deal is LIVE! Free shipping through the end of the year - and plenty of time if you want to give someone the gift of indie comics.

#indiecomics
ezaesq.bsky.social Acorn Comics @ezaesq.bsky.social · 13d
We have comics, prints, and limited-edition merch available at acorncomics.com/the-grove! 20% of all purchases are donated to charity, always.

Use code GIFTCOMICS at checkout to get that free shipping.
Acorn Comics - The Grove — Acorn Comics - Home of Heroes & Zeros!
The Official Online Store of Acorn Comics
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November 24, 2025 at 11:47 PM
ezaesq.bsky.social
Just a reminder - this deal is LIVE! Free shipping through the end of the year - and plenty of time if you want to give someone the gift of indie comics.

#indiecomics
ezaesq.bsky.social Acorn Comics @ezaesq.bsky.social · 13d
We have comics, prints, and limited-edition merch available at acorncomics.com/the-grove! 20% of all purchases are donated to charity, always.

Use code GIFTCOMICS at checkout to get that free shipping.
Acorn Comics - The Grove — Acorn Comics - Home of Heroes & Zeros!
The Official Online Store of Acorn Comics
acorncomics.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:47 PM
ezaesq.bsky.social
This week we’re giving thanks for all the talented collaborators we’ve worked with since we started Acorn Comics. Follow them, hire them, buy their stuff!

Today, our series co-creators:
@kaseyquevedo.bsky.social
@findingdeefish.bsky.social

THANK YOU!
#indiecomics
November 24, 2025 at 9:17 PM
ezaesq.bsky.social
This is a great week to support independent comics (and really any small business).

If you’ve been curious about Acorn Comics, or if you’re a fan who wants to expand your collection, we’re offering FREE shipping within the continental US starting tomorrow and running through the end of the year…
November 23, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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We’re so fortunate to have so many people supporting our comics. And we want to spread the love around.

So thanks to everyone who backed Heroes & Zeros we were able to make donations to @heroinitiative.bsky.social and @aclu.org
November 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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charliestickney.bsky.social
In the spirit of the holiday, I want to say how thankful I am that so many of our fans continue to support us. Creating an ongoing series is a privilege. I'm also thankful for the creator community. Here is a thread of a few of those I'm currently supporting. www.kickstarter.com/projects/the...
November 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
ezaesq.bsky.social
We hired A.H.G. to color this @waltergeovani.bsky.social cover for The Olympian - always impressed with their work and they’re very good to work with.
November 18, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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Due to circumstances beyond our control, this interview is being rescheduled. But I’m always up to talk comics if anyone has any questions for me!
ezaesq.bsky.social Acorn Comics @ezaesq.bsky.social · 19d
Got some free time tomorrow after work (or during work for our west coast friends)?

Tune in at 5EST/2PST as I join @metallibrarian.bsky.social to talk about launching an indie publisher and the future of Acorn Comics!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HV5...
Ink & Insight with Paul Eza!
YouTube video by Jameson Rohrer
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November 18, 2025 at 9:55 PM
ezaesq.bsky.social
The comics we highlighted last week are still going (support them if you haven’t yet), but we have one new one to add that launched this week - check out Ten and support it if you can! 🔗⬇️

@tencomics.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 8:43 PM
ezaesq.bsky.social
Got some free time tomorrow after work (or during work for our west coast friends)?

Tune in at 5EST/2PST as I join @metallibrarian.bsky.social to talk about launching an indie publisher and the future of Acorn Comics!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HV5...
Ink & Insight with Paul Eza!
YouTube video by Jameson Rohrer
www.youtube.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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GET OUT
November 17, 2025 at 2:58 AM