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Nick Walker
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Writer/co-creator of the WEIRD LUCK webcomic at weirdluck.net. Professor of Psychology & Psychedelic Studies at California Institute of Integral Studies. Aikido teacher at aikiarts.com. Author of NEUROQUEER HERESIES.
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Nick Walker @dr-nicky.bsky.social · Feb 14
Hi, new Bluesky followers!

I write the Weird Luck webcomic, with art by @sonofwitz.bsky.social & frequent co-writing by @andrewmreichart.bsky.social.

If you're new to Weird Luck or need to catch up, here's a link to the Chapter List page for spoiler-free navigation.

weirdluck.net/weird-luck-c...
Weird Luck Chapter List • Weird Luck
VOLUME ONE: ENTRY POINTS 1: The SwiftCorp Incursion Extradimensional monster! Fanged tentacles! Daring rescue!   2: Call Me Bianca Tyger meets her new therapist, who’s not creepy at all.   3: Feral Ci...
weirdluck.net
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Agent Sojac: Reality Patrol field agent.

Bianca: Reality Patrol psychotherapist & interrogator.

Angelica: Thief-for-hire.

Mariel: It's complicated.

#webcomics #comics #indiecomics #oc #jobs #urbanfantasy #espionage #therapists #crime #criminals #femmefatale #worldbuilding

weirdluck.net/about/
Agent Sojac from the Weird Luck webcomic, as drawn by Mike Bennewitz Bianca from the Weird Luck webcomic, as drawn by Mike Bennewitz Angelica from the Weird Luck webcomic, as drawn by Mike Bennewitz Mariel from the Weird Luck webcomic, as drawn by Mike Bennewitz
November 21, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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In the Weird Luck webcomic, the biggest & most beloved holiday in the city-state of Tal Sharnis is called Salvage Day. It's a celebration of cooperation, sharing, & survival.

#webcomics #comics #oc #worldbuilding #writesky #indiecomics #urbanfantasy #holidays

weirdluck.net/about/
Scene from the Weird Luck webcomic: table of gangsters in a nightclub, band onstage. Art by Mike Bennewitz.
November 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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If you see this, quote with the energy you bring to Bluesky:
Smiley from the Weird Luck webcomic, as drawn by Mike Bennewitz
November 21, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Agent Sojac's family consists of herself, her mom, & her sister. Mom & sister are bohemian & anarchistic, deep into arts & literature; Agent Sojac, the athletic & ultra-responsible Reality Patrol agent, is definitely the odd one out.

#webcomics #comics #oc #writersky #family

weirdluck.net/about/
Agent Sojac in a panel from the Weird Luck webcomic (Vol 1, Ch 3) saying, "If making mom happy was my career goal, I'd have joined a rock band." Script by Nick Walker, art by Mike Bennewitz
November 21, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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New students in our youth program can train for free on Tuesday, January 6 and Thursday, January 8. If you have kids age seven through twelve, please show up before 4:30pm for orientation and then class. See you at the dojo.

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Upcoming Dojo Events • Aiki Arts Center
Thursday, November 27: Youth class is closed on Thanksgiving. Friday, November 28: Open the day after Thanksgiving. Thursday, December 18: Meal at Picante after youth class.  Tuesday, December 23: Las...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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Most people assume that the orange stripes in Agent Sojac's hair are dyed, but they're not. Black-with-orange-stripes has been her natural hair color since she was born.

#webcomics #comics #indiecomics #oc #ocsky #urbanfantasy #fantasy #scifi #weird #mutants #heroes #hair

weirdluck.net/about/
Panel from the Weird Luck webcomic (Volume 1, Chapter 2), showing Agent Sojac with her back to us, looking at her reflection in the glass wall of an elevator. Art by Mike Bennewitz.
November 20, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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All 8 members of the Weird Luck webcomic's main cast are keeping major secrets and are very good at doing so... except for Charles.

#webcomics #comics #indiecomics #oc #ocsky #secrets #lies #crime #espionage #mystery #urbanfantasy #worldbuilding #heroes #villains #conspiracy

weirdluck.net/about/
Charles from Chapter 1.7 of the Weird Luck webcomic, revealing something everyone else was keeping quiet about. Art by Mike Bennewitz, script by Nick Walker.
November 20, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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In this week's page of the Weird Luck prequel tale A DEATH-PRIESTESS WALKS INTO A PUB, a death-priestess does indeed walk into a pub, where she finds a strangely nonchalant barkeep.

#webcomics #comics #indiecomics #oc #fantasy #myths #mythology #history #worldbuilding

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Weird Luck • A Death-Priestess Walks Into a Pub, Page 2 of 6
Weird Luck Comic Page A Death-Priestess Walks Into a Pub, Page 2 of 6 • Written by Nick Walker & Andrew M. Reichart. Art by Mike Bennewitz.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Dig it!
November 20, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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In the new page of the Weird Luck prequel tale A DEATH-PRIESTESS WALKS INTO A PUB, a death-priestess does indeed walk into a pub, where she finds a strangely nonchalant barkeep.

#webcomics #comics #indiecomics #oc #fantasy #myths #mythology #history #worldbuilding

weirdluck.net/comic/a-deat...
Weird Luck • A Death-Priestess Walks Into a Pub, Page 2 of 6
Weird Luck Comic Page A Death-Priestess Walks Into a Pub, Page 2 of 6 • Written by Nick Walker & Andrew M. Reichart. Art by Mike Bennewitz.
weirdluck.net
November 20, 2025 at 5:09 AM
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drop someone redheaded
DC Comics character Dr. Pamela "Poison Ivy" Isley, performing a public service, in a painting by Jessica Fong.
November 19, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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The Weird Luck characters who've most often surprised me so far are Bianca & Angelica.

Interesting that they also happen to be the 2 members of the main cast who DON'T have Weird Luck!

#webcomics #comics #oc #writing #writersky #aliens #monsters #villains #crime #femmefatale

weirdluck.net/about/
Bianca from the Weird Luck webcomic, as drawn by Mike Bennewitz Angelica from the Weird Luck webcomic, as drawn by Mike Bennewitz
November 19, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Reposting the opening page of A DEATH-PRIESTESS WALKS INTO A PUB, the latest Weird Luck webcomic prequel tale.

Next page goes live today at 9pm Pacific Time!

#webcomics #comics #indiecomics #comicart #myths #mythology #fantasy #weird #oc #worldbuilding #history

weirdluck.net/comic/a-deat...
Weird Luck • A Death-Priestess Walks Into a Pub, Page 1 of 6
Weird Luck Comic Page A Death-Priestess Walks Into a Pub, Page 1 of 6 • Written by Nick Walker & Andrew M. Reichart. Art by Mike Bennewitz.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Agent Sojac's mother, Natalie Sojac, is a beloved celebrity throughout the city of Tal Sharnis.

Agent Sojac is one of the few citizens who's NOT a fan.

We'll meet Natalie in Weird Luck Volume Three.

#webcomics #comics #indiecomics #urbanfantasy #oc #worldbuilding #characters

weirdluck.net/about/
3-panel sequence from the Weird Luck webcomic (Volume 1, Chapter 3). Agent Sojac in a gangster nightclub, getting treated with respect because they know who her mom is. Written by Nick Walker, art by Mike Bennewitz.
November 19, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Dramatic moment from the very first chapter of the Weird Luck webcomic!

Agent Sojac's first confrontation with the mysterious Max, who's apparently got her confused with someone else.

#webcomics #comics #indiecomics #urbanfantasy #drama #intrigue #oc #weird #action #scifi

weirdluck.net/about/
Panel from the Weird Luck webcomic, Volume 1, Chapter 1 ("The SwiftCorp Incursion"). Dramatic rooftop confrontation between Agent Sojac and the mysterious terrorist Max. Art by Mike Bennewitz, scripted by Nick Walker.
November 19, 2025 at 5:05 AM
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Organized #crime is a major force in the city of Tal Sharnis. There are multiple crime syndicates, each with its own boss. We met the 5 East Side bosses in Volume 1 of Weird Luck; the West Side bosses don't play a big role in the story.

#webcomics #comics #oc #worldbuilding

weirdluck.net/about/
Panel from the Weird Luck webcomic: Smiley (seen from behind) standing up and addressing four major Tal Sharnis crime bosses seated around a table in a nightclub. Assorted henchpersons and lowlifes lounge in the background. Art by Mike Bennewitz.
November 19, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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Hey, it's Charles, hero of the Weird Luck webcomic, reminding you that you can join the Weird Luck Patreon for free! Get access to nifty bonus Weird Luck material! Never miss a new comic page! Meet hot single penguin-headed bikers! Act now!

#comics #webcomics #oc

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Charles from the Weird Luck webcomic, as drawn by Mike Bennewitz
November 17, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Travel north, south, or east from the city of Tal Sharnis & there's only the warped & perilous wastes of the Endless Plateau forever, though at some point you'll wander into another universe. Travel west & eventually you'll reach the Western Edge.

#comics #worldbuilding #weird

weirdluck.net/about/
November 17, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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New unpleasant experience achieved: suddenly sneezing hard while swallowing a big mouthful of water and vitamin pills, at the precise midpoint of the swallow.
November 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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[Please Read All & Share! This post is for the Typhoon Victims in the Philippines]

Sketches for a Cause ✏️

Recently, there were natural disasters that hit the Philippines. A lot of locations were affected, and because of the flood, several people and animals have lost their homes.

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The picture contains the following: "Sketches For a Cause" It features different artists as well: Benesumi, Bill Loko , Carrionne, Joichi, ketfallen, Nova, Pilot-Obvious, Rnbwtrout and Viola.
November 16, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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If you see this, post a comics cover you love.
Cover of an issue of the comic LOVE & ROCKETS, drawn by Jaime Hernandez, featuring hopey sitting on Maggie's lap.
November 16, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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I have no idea, and now I'm really curious! Hope some Weird Luck webcomic readers will see this and answer!

Including a link to the Cast of Characters page here in case anyone needs a refresher on who's who...

#webcomics #comics #oc #characters #ocsky #worldbuilding

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November 15, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Reposted by Nick Walker
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Here is the beautiful front cover for SUFFERING THE OTHER, art and design by RewX. See the loaded TOC here: bit.ly/4i03e3h (TOC is also in the alt-text here). Coming February 2026, pre-order open in December. Reminder, this is a benefit for @raicestexas.bsky.social and Transgender Law Center!
Cover of the book SUFFERING THE OTHER - a dark but colorful illustration showing a winged creature with a human face, wings, and long trailing tails, in vibrant gold and orange tones, flying upwards towards the top right corner, while dozens of dark serpents with glowing eyes and forked tongues travel in the opposite direction. The book contains 16 original stories and 8 reprints (indicated with **), arranged here alphabetically by author name. Table of contents: Nadia Bulkin -- Infested ** Lisa Cai -- The Eighth Cigarette ** Matthew Cheney -- Queer Horror, and Other Stories Jennifer DeLeskie -- You Shall Love Your Crooked Neighbor with Your Crooked Heart Kurt Fawver -- The KnowQuest AI Chatbot Answers All Your Questions About Britemol C Robin Rose Graves -- Her True Face Alexander Hay -- LEAD ** Bitter Karella -- The Divine Feminine Gwendolyn Kiste -- My Sister, the Abyss Jonathan Lees -- To Those That Have Lost Hope Laura Mauro -- Ptichka ** David Peak -- Crawling Out of Black Sun Marigold Rowell -- Salt Blossoms Erica Ruppert -- Nor Stone, Nor Earth, Nor Boundless Sea Cheyenne Shaffer -- Ursula the Powerful ** A. J. Sharpe -- Sore Thumb Clint Smith -- “January Sick” J. J. Steinfeld -- The Suicide Inspector ** Bogi Takács -- A Technical Term, Like Privilege ** Jeffrey Thomas -- Song of the Loved Lee Thomas -- Kisses from the Pain Chamber Pamela Weis -- An Abomination A.C. Wise -- Sea-Wives Wen Wen Yang -- Ghost Festival in the Desert ** Cover art and design by RewX Edited by Justin Steele and Sam Cowan
November 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Weirdly, nothing. 16-year-old me would be thrilled with 57-year-old me.
notthatmilo.bsky.social milo @notthatmilo.bsky.social · 12d
What do you like now that 16 year old you would hate you for?
November 14, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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CONUNDRUM by Jan Morris, one of the first modern gender transition memoirs, is a fascinating bit of historical reading.
cjaralore.bsky.social 🌈CJ Aralore @cjaralore.bsky.social · 8d
#QueerPrompts November 14: Free Friday or trans reading recs
Graphics: The background galaxies and stars. The border has stars and planets in the colors of the pride flags. Text: "November 2025", "Safe Space", and "You're A Star" on top and "#QueerPrompts" and "Host: @CJAralore" on the bottom in a rainbow font. Center text is: #QueerPrompts November 14: Free Friday or trans reading recs
November 14, 2025 at 2:06 PM