Riiser
@riiser.bsky.social
Host of The Webcomic Relief || Fighting game fanatic
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Heeeyy, we can finally talk about this! So, I would like to co-sign everything in this open letter. I would also like to tell everyone about a specific grievance that @femonologue.bsky.social and I have with Xellette after the mishandling of our kickstarter. Screencap/receipts in🧵 to follow!
The Hiveworks Artist Guild has released a public statement alleging years of labor abuses, financial mismanagement, and misconduct at Hiveworks at the hands of Xellette “Xel” Velamist and Isabelle “Isa” Melançon. Read their full statement at:
cartoonist.coop/hiveworks-gu...
cartoonist.coop/hiveworks-gu...
January 12, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Heeeyy, we can finally talk about this! So, I would like to co-sign everything in this open letter. I would also like to tell everyone about a specific grievance that @femonologue.bsky.social and I have with Xellette after the mishandling of our kickstarter. Screencap/receipts in🧵 to follow!
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I've spoken about my time with Hiveworks on Patreon in the past, but I'm struggling to get my thoughts together succinctly today.
My experience is on par with what has been described in the letter. It ultimately led to the long term hiatus of Anarchy Dreamers. Please support the former HW creators.
My experience is on par with what has been described in the letter. It ultimately led to the long term hiatus of Anarchy Dreamers. Please support the former HW creators.
January 12, 2026 at 6:51 PM
I've spoken about my time with Hiveworks on Patreon in the past, but I'm struggling to get my thoughts together succinctly today.
My experience is on par with what has been described in the letter. It ultimately led to the long term hiatus of Anarchy Dreamers. Please support the former HW creators.
My experience is on par with what has been described in the letter. It ultimately led to the long term hiatus of Anarchy Dreamers. Please support the former HW creators.
Should probably stress that it's 100% possible to do this and appear anonymously in the video if you so desire.
With everything going on with Hiveworks, and the statement from The Hiveworks Guild, if you wish to share your story for a potential video, either DM me here or send an email to [email protected]
January 12, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Should probably stress that it's 100% possible to do this and appear anonymously in the video if you so desire.
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For anyone who ever wanted to know why I left Hiveworks, please read this.
My friends and peers there were amazing - and their vast reserves of hard work and creativity were used and abused in so many ways. We came together to share our stories, and thank goodness we did.
Thank you for listening.
My friends and peers there were amazing - and their vast reserves of hard work and creativity were used and abused in so many ways. We came together to share our stories, and thank goodness we did.
Thank you for listening.
The Hiveworks Artist Guild has released a public statement alleging years of labor abuses, financial mismanagement, and misconduct at Hiveworks at the hands of Xellette “Xel” Velamist and Isabelle “Isa” Melançon. Read their full statement at:
cartoonist.coop/hiveworks-gu...
cartoonist.coop/hiveworks-gu...
January 12, 2026 at 5:39 PM
For anyone who ever wanted to know why I left Hiveworks, please read this.
My friends and peers there were amazing - and their vast reserves of hard work and creativity were used and abused in so many ways. We came together to share our stories, and thank goodness we did.
Thank you for listening.
My friends and peers there were amazing - and their vast reserves of hard work and creativity were used and abused in so many ways. We came together to share our stories, and thank goodness we did.
Thank you for listening.
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While not in HW myself, I have close personal friends who have been affected by many of the things listed here, and have heard numerous other stories from those who spent time with the company.
Worth the read, and please support the artists/writers affected.
Worth the read, and please support the artists/writers affected.
The Hiveworks Artist Guild has released a public statement alleging years of labor abuses, financial mismanagement, and misconduct at Hiveworks at the hands of Xellette “Xel” Velamist and Isabelle “Isa” Melançon. Read their full statement at:
cartoonist.coop/hiveworks-gu...
cartoonist.coop/hiveworks-gu...
January 12, 2026 at 5:36 PM
While not in HW myself, I have close personal friends who have been affected by many of the things listed here, and have heard numerous other stories from those who spent time with the company.
Worth the read, and please support the artists/writers affected.
Worth the read, and please support the artists/writers affected.
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Not sure I have too many Hivework followers, but I can safely vouch for Riiser. He does excellent YouTube documentaries
With everything going on with Hiveworks, and the statement from The Hiveworks Guild, if you wish to share your story for a potential video, either DM me here or send an email to [email protected]
January 12, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Not sure I have too many Hivework followers, but I can safely vouch for Riiser. He does excellent YouTube documentaries
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There some Fucked Up Scuttlebutt in the Comics Community. It's basically the TokyoPop Scandal in terms of Event and Scale.
Read the Statement Here: cartoonist.coop/hiveworks-gu...
Read the Statement Here: cartoonist.coop/hiveworks-gu...
January 12, 2026 at 5:24 PM
There some Fucked Up Scuttlebutt in the Comics Community. It's basically the TokyoPop Scandal in terms of Event and Scale.
Read the Statement Here: cartoonist.coop/hiveworks-gu...
Read the Statement Here: cartoonist.coop/hiveworks-gu...
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Riiser is an excellent documentarian who has covered webcomics for over a decade.
With everything going on with Hiveworks, and the statement from The Hiveworks Guild, if you wish to share your story for a potential video, either DM me here or send an email to [email protected]
January 12, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Riiser is an excellent documentarian who has covered webcomics for over a decade.
With everything going on with Hiveworks, and the statement from The Hiveworks Guild, if you wish to share your story for a potential video, either DM me here or send an email to [email protected]
January 12, 2026 at 5:19 PM
With everything going on with Hiveworks, and the statement from The Hiveworks Guild, if you wish to share your story for a potential video, either DM me here or send an email to [email protected]
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So @riiser.bsky.social
made a formal challenge to artists to draw their OC's in this Hoodie. So here's Jessie in said Hoodie. #OCsky #ArtChallenge #furryart
made a formal challenge to artists to draw their OC's in this Hoodie. So here's Jessie in said Hoodie. #OCsky #ArtChallenge #furryart
August 30, 2025 at 8:55 PM
So @riiser.bsky.social
made a formal challenge to artists to draw their OC's in this Hoodie. So here's Jessie in said Hoodie. #OCsky #ArtChallenge #furryart
made a formal challenge to artists to draw their OC's in this Hoodie. So here's Jessie in said Hoodie. #OCsky #ArtChallenge #furryart
youtu.be/78bqEaUlOxE
With the boom of AI, it was only a matter of time someone made a comic made with AI... And boy is it bad.
With the boom of AI, it was only a matter of time someone made a comic made with AI... And boy is it bad.
The Webcomic Relief - S6E6: Chaos City
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August 24, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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With the boom of AI, it was only a matter of time someone made a comic made with AI... And boy is it bad.
With the boom of AI, it was only a matter of time someone made a comic made with AI... And boy is it bad.
Guess it has been a while since I gave you guys a progress image!
Hair still escapes me (Which I know is unfortunately comedic)
Hair still escapes me (Which I know is unfortunately comedic)
May 26, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Guess it has been a while since I gave you guys a progress image!
Hair still escapes me (Which I know is unfortunately comedic)
Hair still escapes me (Which I know is unfortunately comedic)
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Today is the day where I will watch and live react to the first ever review of my comic. And it's a special one: made by @riiser.bsky.social and you can watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMV2...
I will start at 8PM on my Twitch and Youtube and see... 👀
I will start at 8PM on my Twitch and Youtube and see... 👀
The Webcomic Relief - S6E4: Strippin' 5
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May 8, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Today is the day where I will watch and live react to the first ever review of my comic. And it's a special one: made by @riiser.bsky.social and you can watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMV2...
I will start at 8PM on my Twitch and Youtube and see... 👀
I will start at 8PM on my Twitch and Youtube and see... 👀
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EC! got some love (and jabs) on the newest episode of the Webcomic Reliefs "Strippin'" episode!
Go give it a watch & send some love Riisers way— dude deserves it :3
#Webcomic #Review #TheWebComicRelief #WCR #EpicChaosWebcomic #NeverTooLate #UBossDailies
Go give it a watch & send some love Riisers way— dude deserves it :3
#Webcomic #Review #TheWebComicRelief #WCR #EpicChaosWebcomic #NeverTooLate #UBossDailies
youtu.be/qMV2wBSvCfY It's time to highlight some webcomics from the WCR community babyyyy!
The Webcomic Relief - S6E4: Strippin' 5
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April 24, 2025 at 6:42 PM
EC! got some love (and jabs) on the newest episode of the Webcomic Reliefs "Strippin'" episode!
Go give it a watch & send some love Riisers way— dude deserves it :3
#Webcomic #Review #TheWebComicRelief #WCR #EpicChaosWebcomic #NeverTooLate #UBossDailies
Go give it a watch & send some love Riisers way— dude deserves it :3
#Webcomic #Review #TheWebComicRelief #WCR #EpicChaosWebcomic #NeverTooLate #UBossDailies
youtu.be/qMV2wBSvCfY It's time to highlight some webcomics from the WCR community babyyyy!
The Webcomic Relief - S6E4: Strippin' 5
YouTube video by The Webcomic Relief
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April 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM
youtu.be/qMV2wBSvCfY It's time to highlight some webcomics from the WCR community babyyyy!
Tried something different
March 31, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Tried something different
Now that my sketchbook is filled out, I wanted to try my hands on digital art! So boom, first proper digital art piece!
March 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Now that my sketchbook is filled out, I wanted to try my hands on digital art! So boom, first proper digital art piece!
Please clap, I feel like I cooked here
March 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Please clap, I feel like I cooked here
I don't even know what I was going for here, I just wanted to do something to keep my hands from not forgetting again
March 6, 2025 at 1:17 PM
I don't even know what I was going for here, I just wanted to do something to keep my hands from not forgetting again
First drawing after two weeks of everything being absolutely terrible. Here is to hoping this will mark a beginning of improvement
February 26, 2025 at 9:59 PM
First drawing after two weeks of everything being absolutely terrible. Here is to hoping this will mark a beginning of improvement
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📢EC! IS COMING BACK!📢
Help spread the word with some fan art :D
Help spread the word with some fan art :D
February 1, 2025 at 7:39 PM
📢EC! IS COMING BACK!📢
Help spread the word with some fan art :D
Help spread the word with some fan art :D
We are doing folds today!
February 13, 2025 at 9:49 PM
We are doing folds today!
Tried drawing grown ass ladies with a little extra meat on their bones! (I'm well aware the anatomy is F**KED!)
February 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Tried drawing grown ass ladies with a little extra meat on their bones! (I'm well aware the anatomy is F**KED!)
Yesterday I practiced capes!
February 11, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Yesterday I practiced capes!
Anatomy is probably a little wonky but I just wanted an excuse to play around with my ink pen!
February 6, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Anatomy is probably a little wonky but I just wanted an excuse to play around with my ink pen!