“Why do I wanna watch/read something you can’t be bothered to make” is what all of this boils down to.

The article should mention that Canady is not an academic, does not have a PhD, apparently does not teach humanities or western civ classes, and as far as I can tell has never written a monograph or a peer-reviewed article.

for the last 40 years— since the premiere of "the color purple" and as recently as "is god is" (2026)— black women's cinematic image has been haunted by the idea that our films 'further divide Black women and men'. for my newsletter, i write about black women's cinematic right to revenge.

Every summer I repost this article on how to spot drowning. Please read it and pass on. In the last few years I’ve had SIX messages from people who saved a kid’s life after clicking on the link from my feed. slate.com/technology/2...

This is an all ages zine with a little something for everyone! This issue features art from 10 different artists and is about Chicago's winged cryptid, The Chicago Mothman! Buy it now! saturn2169.storenvy.com/products/370...

Aquatic Panda Distro is excited to announce that Issue #0 of Cran Magazine is now in our online shop! Cran (like "crayon") Magazine is a new anthology series by Aquatic Panda Distro. Each Issue is based around a new and interesting subject and includes indie comics, puzzles, games, trivia and more!

Wax Heads is a VERY good game. I don't want it to end!!

Trans people are not “fighting for unpopular positions that society isn’t ready for.” Trans people are fighting to KEEP the rights we have enjoyed for decades. We have been able to legally change our gender markers since the 70s and before. Same with bathrooms, sports, youth, all for decades.

We’re so grateful for the many sponsors supporting the prize pool for the Minicomic Awards Ceremony! Check out all these wonderful organizations, comics, and publishers! Join us May 30th 5pm PT/8pm ET to celebrate the minicomic nominees and winners together! Find out more: mca.cartoonist.coop

Career update!

For anyone interested, I just started a petition to get anything created using generative AI disqualified from Eisner Award consideration moving forward. Please consider signing and sharing. www.change.org/no-ai-at-the...

FYI, Neil Gaiman appears to be lurking around Bsky again All are encouraged to block: bsky.app/profile/neil...

There have been a few cartoon versions of me in recent years, but this upcoming one by @oheysteenz.bsky.social really captures where I am mentally right now. #comicsky 📚

not drawing comic: oh how i wish i was drawing my comic drawing comic: how stupid of me, how foolish of an endeavor. each passing moment is agony. the sin of creativity which i have committed so naively has banished me to this purgatory of endless torment, that now i must draw a cash register

🚨COMICS PROS🚨 🚨PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 The Eisners Awards purged their voter rolls this year and now you have to APPLY TO VOTE. For some reason they only sent this notice to voters already registered. 🤔 🚨YOU ONLY HAVE UNTIL NOMINEES ARE ANNOUNCED🚨 APPLY HERE: t.e2ma.net/click/hgj4fn...

Synapse Films have announced via their newsletter that Kathryn Bigelow's Near Dark is getting a 4K UHD release with Dolby Vision from a recently discovered 35mm camera negative for its 40 anniversary. Will include new bonus features and a remastered Tangerine Dream CD soundtrack.

One reason Republicans are banning books and classes on race is because reading even one book about Jim Crow or Reconstruction makes it clear that they are hoping to reinstate segregation.

NEW! Yet Another Post-Apocalyptic Indie Comic Debuts With Overly Long Title; Why This One Is Different From The Last

a REALLY good development story from @smaldo.bsky.social that every NYC renter should know about why have 150+ apartments projects proposed in the past two years had exactly 99 units — no more, no less?

Me and @oheysteenz.bsky.social after our workshop at @cakechicago.bsky.social!

The brick patterns of Chicago, as a quilt www.instagram.com/lizbarrrr

BREAKING: Congressman Johnny Olszewski (D-MD) is introducing a constitutional amendment to establish term limits for Supreme Court Justices. The ROBE Act would establish 18-year term limits for justices.

Just a reminder that Blambot's Indie License allows small press comic creators to use Blambot's indie fonts (those marked with a $0 option) for free even if you make money with your comic or merch directly related to your comic. More info: blambot.com/pages/licenses

Threw some color over these X-Files drawings

I love my cousin city Chicago.

Chicago!! @cakechicago.bsky.social is this weekend!! Ive got a lot of books and a CAKE SECRET MENU ITEM: "Joint Comic: A Steenz and Bianca Xunise Joint". Gotta use the secret passphrase 'hey steenz gotta light?' to acquire!!

"Joy Is Resistance" if you're part of an actively targeted, vulnerable group. Your public joy defies their destructive power. If you are not being targeted by power, joy is still an essential part of life, but it is not, in any meaningful way, resistance. Keep dancing, but volunteer for something.

Are you in Chicago?? Are you going to be at @cakechicago.bsky.social this weekend? Come learn how to draw me from @oheysteenz.bsky.social!!

Do you or a friend know building-block structures for websites? We need a hand sharing news, giving details for events, and adjusting shedules for the show this year. We're looking for a web manager to assist us at our internet home base. micexpo.org/staff-openings

Why is the week before a con the most nonstop chaotic week? I installed my beads, had a meeting, turned in work, finalized the catio, and made dinner in like a four hour blitz. And Im not done yet!!

The OCAF2026 exhibitor application is now open! DEADLINE TO APPLY: June 12 📚 Oklahoma Comic Arts Festival WHEN: September 12, 2026 WHERE: Oklahoma Contemporary Art Center Here’s your chance to become a part of our second annual festival - a free, fun, family-friendly event celebrating comics.

A real banger from @jamellebouie.net www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/o...

A note I found yesterday while walking in Portland.

Watching my new bluray of HIM. So excited to watch this movie again. Sports 👏🏾 Horror 👏🏾 Sports 👏🏾 Horror 👏🏾

Missouri- Monday May 11 from 6-7:30pm- Left Bank Books hosting at the Carpenter Public Library, St. Louis Public Library, 3309 South Grand Boulevard, Saint Louis, MO 63118. Register here: slpl.bibliocommons.com/events/69d7f...

Finally, some good news: workers at Hachette are unionizing, and you can sign an open letter of support. This is the way! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

When will we see those in power encouraging a change in the system so that we are not all burning our candles from both ends? It will benefit everyone in the long run.

like… glad he’s making changes for himself, but also kinda wishing that one of the most recognizable higher-ups in floppy comics could take this opportunity to advocate for sustainable comics careers for everyone instead of just making an announcement like he’s one regular cartoonist on deadlines

What frustrates me about this piece is that Jim Lee is in a position to actually help his fellow cartoonists and prevent these health issues from occurring. How many of comics' beloved creators have had to run GoFundMe campaigns to pay for chemotherapy?

Have you ever noticed that the massive, coordinated, multi-year assault on trans rights is based on NOTHING WHATSOEVER

Punk ouji coord today~ #OujiFashion #EGLCommunity

I spent 6 months working for a Swiss NGO researching the tactics used by Big Oil and how similar they are to Big Tobacco’s tactics, and I can tell you that the ones used by ‘Big AI’ are virtually identical.

This is not wrong.

My spouse and I believe that the man in the Coca-Cola AMC commercial that plays in theatres created a tulpa of his date. Notice she is NOT present at the start of the commercial. But after being magicked into several films, he takes her WITH HIM into the real world. Coke products can DO that?!

“The MAGA crowd is made of dumb people — like, SUPER dumb people. And they fall for it.” For my @wired.com feature debut, I talked to Sam, a guy who made thousands of dollars on Instagram by scamming MAGA men with Emily Hart, an AI generated, Trump-loving influencer. www.wired.com/story/ai-gen...