Jenny Blake aka Tony Isabella
@tonyisabella.bsky.social
Writer, creator of Black Lightning, Misty Knight and Tigra. Trans. She/Her
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY. Adventures into the Unknown #51-58 (January-August 1954]. With 3-D comics enjoying a brief boom, ACG artist Harry Lazaurs launched "TrueVision" a process including black borders and zipatone to create a 3-D effect without glasses. It made for a fun look. 11-29-25
December 1, 2025 at 7:59 PM
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY. Adventures into the Unknown #51-58 (January-August 1954]. With 3-D comics enjoying a brief boom, ACG artist Harry Lazaurs launched "TrueVision" a process including black borders and zipatone to create a 3-D effect without glasses. It made for a fun look. 11-29-25
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Blue Beetle #51 [August 1965] by Joe Gill, Bill Fraccio and Tony Tallrico. “Mentor the Magnificent” stands out from the usual goofy stories of this era with a tragic villain driven by low self-esteem. It’s sort of moving. 11-28-25.
December 1, 2025 at 4:56 PM
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Blue Beetle #51 [August 1965] by Joe Gill, Bill Fraccio and Tony Tallrico. “Mentor the Magnificent” stands out from the usual goofy stories of this era with a tragic villain driven by low self-esteem. It’s sort of moving. 11-28-25.
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Zootopia. Imagine my surprise when, after viewing this terrific film on Disney+, I realized it’s about transition. People becoming their authentic selves. Maybe the makers didn’t intend that, but it spoke to me. Highly recommended. 11-27-25.
December 1, 2025 at 7:03 AM
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Zootopia. Imagine my surprise when, after viewing this terrific film on Disney+, I realized it’s about transition. People becoming their authentic selves. Maybe the makers didn’t intend that, but it spoke to me. Highly recommended. 11-27-25.
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Godzilla Minus One. Written by director Takashi Yamazaki and translated by Evan Ward, the novelization of the movie does a solid job with the characters and situations seen in the already classic movie. A perfect gift for the Godzilla fans in your life. 11-26-25.
November 29, 2025 at 2:44 PM
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Godzilla Minus One. Written by director Takashi Yamazaki and translated by Evan Ward, the novelization of the movie does a solid job with the characters and situations seen in the already classic movie. A perfect gift for the Godzilla fans in your life. 11-26-25.
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Man on the Inside (Netflix). The second season was even better than the first. Beautiful writing. Wonderful moments and performances from the incredible cast. Satisfying stories for every character. It’s what quality TV looks like. 11-25-25.
November 27, 2025 at 4:34 PM
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Man on the Inside (Netflix). The second season was even better than the first. Beautiful writing. Wonderful moments and performances from the incredible cast. Satisfying stories for every character. It’s what quality TV looks like. 11-25-25.
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: The Christmas Movie Cookbook by Julia Rutland shows readers recipes from beloved films like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Lethal Weapon. The recaps are fun and the recipes are fairly easy to make. A great pre-holiday gift. 11-24-25.
November 26, 2025 at 2:19 PM
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: The Christmas Movie Cookbook by Julia Rutland shows readers recipes from beloved films like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Lethal Weapon. The recaps are fun and the recipes are fairly easy to make. A great pre-holiday gift. 11-24-25.
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe by Gerry Duggan & Javier Garron. This ranks among the most epic Godzilla and Marvel tales. The action is big and the characterization is spot-on. A perfect holiday gift for fans of both legendary franchises. 11-23-25.
November 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe by Gerry Duggan & Javier Garron. This ranks among the most epic Godzilla and Marvel tales. The action is big and the characterization is spot-on. A perfect holiday gift for fans of both legendary franchises. 11-23-25.
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Vampire Cleanup Department (Amazon; 2017). A young man immune to vampires bites joins a secret task force. He spares the life of a lovely vampire and brings out her humanity, Good characters, comedy and emotion. Worth a look. 11-22-25.
November 23, 2025 at 11:38 PM
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Vampire Cleanup Department (Amazon; 2017). A young man immune to vampires bites joins a secret task force. He spares the life of a lovely vampire and brings out her humanity, Good characters, comedy and emotion. Worth a look. 11-22-25.
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Roofman. Channing Tatum is brilliant as an escaped convict who spends months living unseen in a toy store. Based on a true story, this film has great performances, emotional scenes and more. It is not a feel-good movie, but it is one well worth watching. 11-21-25.
November 22, 2025 at 11:18 PM
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Roofman. Channing Tatum is brilliant as an escaped convict who spends months living unseen in a toy store. Based on a true story, this film has great performances, emotional scenes and more. It is not a feel-good movie, but it is one well worth watching. 11-21-25.
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: DC’s Saved by the Belle Reve was published in 2022, but is new to me. It has eight tales of academic adventures with some excellent stories of Black Lightning, the Suicide Squad, and Green Arrow and Speedy. This one is worth hitting the back-issue bins for. 11-20-25.
November 22, 2025 at 3:04 PM
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: DC’s Saved by the Belle Reve was published in 2022, but is new to me. It has eight tales of academic adventures with some excellent stories of Black Lightning, the Suicide Squad, and Green Arrow and Speedy. This one is worth hitting the back-issue bins for. 11-20-25.
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Adventures into the Unknown #163 (March 1966). “The Curious Case of Kayo Casey” by Richard E. Hughes & Chic Stone. The ghostly hero Nemesis. His still-living girlfriend. The devil fixing boxing matches. I’m having a ball rediscovering ACG comics from the 1960s. 11-19-25.
November 21, 2025 at 2:54 PM
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Adventures into the Unknown #163 (March 1966). “The Curious Case of Kayo Casey” by Richard E. Hughes & Chic Stone. The ghostly hero Nemesis. His still-living girlfriend. The devil fixing boxing matches. I’m having a ball rediscovering ACG comics from the 1960s. 11-19-25.
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Colin Gets Promoted and Dooms the World by Mark Waddell. The title protagonist is not entirely loathsome as he strives to rise up the corporate ladder of Dark Enterprises. This novel is quite a page-turner. Thanks to Tatum of Black Cat Books for recommending it. 11-18-25.
November 21, 2025 at 12:40 PM
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Colin Gets Promoted and Dooms the World by Mark Waddell. The title protagonist is not entirely loathsome as he strives to rise up the corporate ladder of Dark Enterprises. This novel is quite a page-turner. Thanks to Tatum of Black Cat Books for recommending it. 11-18-25.
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Hogan’s Alley #24. Another great issue with amazing articles. Bob Hope’s comics career. Tijuana Bibles. Cartoon restaurants. The first black super-hero. The Barbie comic strips that never were and much more. 11-17-25.
November 20, 2025 at 6:59 PM
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Hogan’s Alley #24. Another great issue with amazing articles. Bob Hope’s comics career. Tijuana Bibles. Cartoon restaurants. The first black super-hero. The Barbie comic strips that never were and much more. 11-17-25.
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Hey, Mary! By Andrew Wheeler and Rye Hickman. Mark is a devout Catholic trying to navigate his awakening as a gay teen within his non-supportive church. It’s intense and moving, but also hopeful. Suitable for teens. 11-16-25.
November 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Hey, Mary! By Andrew Wheeler and Rye Hickman. Mark is a devout Catholic trying to navigate his awakening as a gay teen within his non-supportive church. It’s intense and moving, but also hopeful. Suitable for teens. 11-16-25.
Today's LAST KISS with a gag by me!
November 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Today's LAST KISS with a gag by me!
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Detectives These Days are Crazy! Vol. 1 by Igarashi Masakuni. The title sold me on this quirky manga about a once-great detective and the brilliant high school girl who wants to be his assistant. Fun stuff. 11-15-25.
November 15, 2025 at 9:58 PM
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Detectives These Days are Crazy! Vol. 1 by Igarashi Masakuni. The title sold me on this quirky manga about a once-great detective and the brilliant high school girl who wants to be his assistant. Fun stuff. 11-15-25.
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Sully’s Irish Pub. Medina has many fine restaurants and this traditional Irish pub is one of the best. The décor is charming. Their drink menu is extensive. They serve great Irish-American pub grub. Always a wonderful experience. 11-14-25.
November 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Sully’s Irish Pub. Medina has many fine restaurants and this traditional Irish pub is one of the best. The décor is charming. Their drink menu is extensive. They serve great Irish-American pub grub. Always a wonderful experience. 11-14-25.
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Late Night with Seth Meyers. I’m a fan of “Jokes Seth Can’t Tell” in which writers Amber Ruffin (black) and Jenny Hager (lesbian) tell jokes Seth, as a straight white male, can’t tell. It’s always hilarious. 11-13-25.
November 13, 2025 at 3:59 PM
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Late Night with Seth Meyers. I’m a fan of “Jokes Seth Can’t Tell” in which writers Amber Ruffin (black) and Jenny Hager (lesbian) tell jokes Seth, as a straight white male, can’t tell. It’s always hilarious. 11-13-25.
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: The Simpsons. “Bart & Frink”, an episode about the unlikely friendship between Bart and Professor Frink, shows tat, even in its thirty-seventh season, the series can still deliver humor, character growth and heart. 11-12-25
November 13, 2025 at 2:20 PM
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: The Simpsons. “Bart & Frink”, an episode about the unlikely friendship between Bart and Professor Frink, shows tat, even in its thirty-seventh season, the series can still deliver humor, character growth and heart. 11-12-25
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: DC Finest: War: The Big Five Arrive. I have five of these trades to read. This latest reprints 1957 issues of the DC war titles plus Blackhawk. I will be sure to wear my steel pot when I get around to enjoying them. 11-11-25.
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: DC Finest: War: The Big Five Arrive. I have five of these trades to read. This latest reprints 1957 issues of the DC war titles plus Blackhawk. I will be sure to wear my steel pot when I get around to enjoying them. 11-11-25.
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: The Turducken Holiday Feast. One of the best things about seeing George Broderick, Jr. is getting his new comics. This one introduces “The Fowl Foe of Foul Felons.” Hilarious fun for readers of all ages. I love it a lot! 11-10-25.
November 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: The Turducken Holiday Feast. One of the best things about seeing George Broderick, Jr. is getting his new comics. This one introduces “The Fowl Foe of Foul Felons.” Hilarious fun for readers of all ages. I love it a lot! 11-10-25.
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Svengoolie: The Valley of Gwangi (1969). This one is an all-time favorite of mine. It has cowboys versus dinosaurs, the scary Tia Zorine, the even more scary Gwangi, a redemption story for James Franciscus and special effects by the legendary Ray Harryhausen. 11-9-25.
November 11, 2025 at 10:04 PM
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Svengoolie: The Valley of Gwangi (1969). This one is an all-time favorite of mine. It has cowboys versus dinosaurs, the scary Tia Zorine, the even more scary Gwangi, a redemption story for James Franciscus and special effects by the legendary Ray Harryhausen. 11-9-25.
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Akron ComiCon. I introduced Jenny to old friends who only knew me as Tony. I met new friends. There was much hugging from people who said they’d never seen me happier and many vows to have my back if I was harassed. A darn good day. 11-8-25
November 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Akron ComiCon. I introduced Jenny to old friends who only knew me as Tony. I met new friends. There was much hugging from people who said they’d never seen me happier and many vows to have my back if I was harassed. A darn good day. 11-8-25
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Akron ComiCon. Walking into the venue to set up for the convention and seeing the new Jenny Blake Isabella banner the promoters made for me was an emotional moment for me. I felt seen and accepted and supported. 11-7-25.
November 10, 2025 at 11:17 PM
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Akron ComiCon. Walking into the venue to set up for the convention and seeing the new Jenny Blake Isabella banner the promoters made for me was an emotional moment for me. I felt seen and accepted and supported. 11-7-25.
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Brandon Thomas. If I can’t write Black Lightning, he's my choice. His “This is Why” from DC’s Saved by the Belle Reve #1 is the only time a DC writer made me believe Jeff Pierce joining President Luthor’s cabinet wasn’t insanely out of character for my creation. 11-6-25.
November 10, 2025 at 10:06 PM
THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Brandon Thomas. If I can’t write Black Lightning, he's my choice. His “This is Why” from DC’s Saved by the Belle Reve #1 is the only time a DC writer made me believe Jeff Pierce joining President Luthor’s cabinet wasn’t insanely out of character for my creation. 11-6-25.