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Bart Sears @bartsearsart.bsky.social · 1h

Getting ready for #Baltimorecomiccon 18 portfolios of art! Stop by #203 and check them out. #bartsears #comicart

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Jared Yates Sexton @jysexton.bsky.social · 15h

It feels like the political overton window has shifted far to the Right because the wealth class controls our media and owns our politicians.

Meanwhile, the vast, vast majority of people belong to what would now be portrayed as “the extreme Left.”

It’s a perception game and narrative control.

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Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 4h

You can order my new PUNK TACO Adventures v.1 from any indie book store or comic store, or any chain like Barnes and Nobel or even Amazon. Whatever works best for you. I just ask that you please preorder early. Thank you for your support! 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...

www.simonandschuster.com

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karl rove knausgård @uhactually.bsky.social · 6h

Every time a Democrat gets caught on tape saying like “Some Trump voters are racist” we have a national scandal and JD Vance demands an entirely new kind of apology and meanwhile every Republican group chat is like “Good morning fellow SS members. Who’s ready to respect Hitler today?”

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Matt-hain Wieringo @mattwieringo.bsky.social · 22h

I'm really sorry you're going through this. It's all so unnecessary.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

It’s amazing how all the reporting is just memory-holing this part

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Francesco Francavilla @ffrancavilla.bsky.social · 1d

Two weeks ago we lost a giant of the movie posters world, Renato Casaro. Today we lost a modern Master of movie posters: DREW STRUZAN. I can guarantee you have at least seen 5 of his posters in your lifetime. The man has put his art on some of the most popular movie franchises (Indiana Jones, 1/4

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RVAMAG @rvamag.bsky.social · 1d

Michael Eugene Archer, better known to the world as D’Angelo, has passed away. The Richmond-born singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist didn’t just help create neo-soul, he refined it.

D’Angelo, Groundbreaking Neo-Soul Artist from Richmond, Dies at 51

Richmond-born singer and songwriter Michael “D’Angelo” Archer has died at 51. Known for his groundbreaking albums Brown Sugar, Voodoo, and Black Messiah, D’Angelo helped define the neo-soul era. The c...

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Rik Villanueva @cadbanesbounty.bsky.social · 1d

Sad news

RIP Drew Struzan

A legend of immense talent. Thank you sharing your gifts with the world.

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Matt-hain Wieringo @mattwieringo.bsky.social · 1d

R.I.P., Drew Struzan. Truly a giant. I had SO much of his work on my walls growing up.

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Matt-hain Wieringo @mattwieringo.bsky.social · 1d

Me in every meeting today now that Ivan (the healthy cat) has declared, "I will take breakfast at 4:00 a.m. going forward, thank you Jeeves."

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ACLU @aclu.org · 1d

The trailblazing transgender rights activist Miss Major has passed away at the age of 78.

Miss Major was a lifelong organizer and participant in the ballroom scene. She took part in the 1969 Stonewall Riots and was injured by the police — but she kept fighting.

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Robert Garcia @robertgarcia.bsky.social · 1d

Absolutely no pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell. It’s time for her to answer our questions.

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 1d

Garcia: It’s really shocking for him to essentially lean into this possibility of a pardon. And we know why that’s the case, right? He wants to control what she says. He wants her—someone who has a ton of information on what actually happened—to perhaps… omit memories she might have of the president

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Tom Joscelyn @tomjoscelyn.bsky.social · 3d

“I spent three nights and three days in federal custody. During that time, I was never told what I was charged with, was not allowed to shower despite being covered in tear gas and pepper spray, had no phone call to my family, and no access to an attorney.” - George Retes, U.S. citizen and veteran.

I’m a US citizen and a veteran. ICE arrested me for no reason.

Jailed for three days without an explanation or ability to notify anyone, George Retes argues the only path to healing starts with the government taking accountability for its actions.

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Matt-hain Wieringo @mattwieringo.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you. He actually just came out, pooped and promptly hid again. We give him appetite stimulants so he'll show up for meals but they're becoming less effective. Trying to prepare myself.

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Matt-hain Wieringo @mattwieringo.bsky.social · 4d

Welp. Our cat has been very sick for a long time and we've been struggling to keep him with us. Now he's hiding somewhere and we've torn the house apart looking for him. Can't give him his meds. Fearing the worst.

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Matt-hain Wieringo @mattwieringo.bsky.social · 6d

I didn't realize we shared a hometown. Neat! 🤜🤛

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Bronze Age Babies @bronzeagebabies.bsky.social · 7d

Darwyn Cooke’s New Frontier is such a joy. It’s fresh each time I read it.

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Matt-hain Wieringo @mattwieringo.bsky.social · 7d

And at least I get to...(checks occupation)...ahh, crap.

Cheryl Lynn Eaton @cheryllynneaton.bsky.social · 7d

99.9% of everything is terrible, but at least I get to make comics.

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Matt-hain Wieringo @mattwieringo.bsky.social · 7d

Folks, barring any cat-tastrophes, Suze and I will be at Baltimore Comic-Con this year, representing the Mike Wieringo Scholarship at SCAD. I’ll be co-presenting the ‘Ringo Spirit Award. Visit us at booth #718 and pick up some of Mike’s original art or books. All proceeds go to the scholarship.

A design featuring red Kirby dots and promoting the Baltimore Comic-Con with a word balloon reading, "I'll see you in Baltimore!" and the date at the bottom reads, "October 17-19, 2025."

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Ada Palmer @adapalmer.bsky.social · 8d

I see pieces like this a lot, often w/ a spin of lamenting cultural degeneration, but reading is a LABOR issue, it’s declined because so many people are working overtime or two jobs & employers expect after hours work. France has Earth’s highest reading rate b/c long lunch breaks & labor protections

After Dinner Conversation® @afterdinnerconversation.com · 8d

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Chris Maka @chrismaka.bsky.social · 9d

I love Midnight Tiger, and you will, too! Check it out today and back a great indie comic book.

Ray-Anthony Height @raheight.bsky.social · 9d

Come tomorrow, I will be updating the Kickstarter and offering
4 NEW ORIGINAL ART COMMISSION TIERS! UNLIMITED!

-$100 Tier (Inked Bust...9x12)

-$250 Tier (Full Body...9x12)

-$350 Tier (Full-Color...11x17)

-$500 Tier (Full-Color Watercolor w/Gold Leafing...11x17)

Midnight Tiger: EVO #1- Launching A New Ongoing Series!

Marvel & DC Comics veteran Ray-Anthony Height launches his new company, Studio Skye-Tiger Comics, with this flagship series!

www.kickstarter.com

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 9d

Trump and the GOP are gearing up for Martial Law.

Suspending our rights, punting the elections, crushing critics, and elevating Trump into Supreme Leader.

Every week, they're searching for their Reichstag Fire or trying to create one.

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Bronze Age Babies @bronzeagebabies.bsky.social · 9d

Nick Cardy - sketchin’ Donna Troy

In flight, head and torso - classic costume

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Andrea Junker @strandjunker.com · 10d

“Terrible things are happening outside. Poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes. Families are torn apart. Men, women, and children are separated. Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared.”

Diary of Anne Frank
January 13, 1943

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