The Last Of Us

Glasgow Gender Clinic now has a waiting time of 224 years. The average across the UK is now 25 years. This segregated system isn’t working and is wasting millions. The NHS has been told time and again - informed consent now.

A hideous, and for traumatised British Jews profoundly unhelpful, expression of allyship & agreement with a violent, racist, serial criminal & former member of an avowedly anti-Semitic organisation from the *Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs* and so, as Sunder says, the Israeli government. 1/3

This. Is. Why. I. Paint.

16/Orla!#2 by @johnlees.bsky.social, @sallycantirino.bsky.social and @dearbhlala.bsky.social, after a killer, ascerbic first issue, showing the ugly face of masculinity," #2 shows us that there are still some good men out there. Orla's found one, but what does that mean for her other self? So good!

I’m still looking to get the word out about ORLA! If you’re a website interested in reviewing the first two issues, or a podcast/YouTube show interested in interviewing me about the series, reach out and let me know! Art by @sallycantirino.bsky.social, colours by @dearbhlala.bsky.social.

ICE just blatantly violated the law and arrested sitting Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes while seeking to illegally arrest a patient in a hospital. Fuck these fascists.

What the fuck do you mean I got a longer prison sentence than Diddy

BREAKING: A federal judge finds that there is evidence Kilmar Abrego was VINDICTIVELY PROSECUTED. The judge GRANTS Abrego's motion for discovery and a hearing, and the government must now PROVE it did not vindictively prosecute Mr. Abrego. 1/

I open a lemonade stand. One million trans people patronize my lemonade stand. 6 Nazis show up. I make them all Lemonade Kings. I call in the National Guard to turn fire hoses on the trans people. Me and the lemonade kings all laugh. My name is Jay and this is smart business. You wouldn't get it.

Some days you write a scene which you know is going to make people so furious in a year and a half. And you just have to wait for it.

This week, the Global Sumud Flotilla tried to deliver life-saving aid to Gaza. Instead, 461 people—including New Yorkers—have been detained by the Israeli military. They must be freed at once. And the deliberate starvation of Palestinians must end now.

These two pics were taken exactly six months apart. I’ve not done any major diet/exercise regime, a little more consistent swimming, a little less night-time snacks, and I know the change isn’t particularly dramatic or impressive, but I’m happier with how I look, and feel more mobile and energetic.

oh shit its a me

If you see this, quote repost with a GIF of the first anime you remember watching as a kid.

His Dem colleagues should be barred from practise like a doctor who refuses to diagnose cancer in any of his patients until it's too late out of fear of being "alarmist" or a defence lawyer who just refuses to cross-examine prosecution witnesses because that didn't sway the jury for his last client.

It’s yer pal John Lees!

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Give Orla! the Eisner.

So proud and happy to be returning as a guest to my favourite convention of the year. And look at that prestigious company of amazing creators I’m named alongside! Who will I be seeing at Thought Bubble this November?

The final pack of incredible guests for Thought Bubble Comic Convention is here! 😍 Each guest will be at Harrogate Convention Centre, England, on 15 & 16 November 2025, see you there! See all our guests: thoughtbubblefestival.com/guests And get your tickets: thoughtbubblefestival.com/tickets

Credits & tags! Publisher: @madcavestudios.com Art: @alexcormack.bsky.social Letters: Justin Birch Editors: @jamesbemmett.bsky.social & Ryan Carroll Pre-Order link: www.simonandschuster.com/books/Buried...

I’m still looking to get the word out about ORLA! If you’re a website interested in reviewing the first two issues, or a podcast/YouTube show interested in interviewing me about the series, reach out and let me know! Art by @sallycantirino.bsky.social, colours by @dearbhlala.bsky.social.

Anyone who still believes that this campaign of ethnic cleansing is based on fears for Israel's safety or a genuine compassion for the hostages should take another read of the text in this post.

The Starmer government is REALLY running scared of this petition, now at 2.75 million, to the extent that it has responded 3 months early, in a transparent attempt to spike it. So please, under no circumstances should you sign it and share it widely. Starmer & his boss McSweeney would not like it.

This is a bellwether and critically important given that every ‘Gender Critical’ bigot will be responding, even those who have no intention of ever using the swimming ponds. Please plan your replies and engage the Consultation. A key point - the majority of current members SUPPORT trans inclusion.

I spent half an hour filling in this consultation, then on the last page pressed the back button to go add something else in and instead it deleted my whole form and made me start over. So while I go punch a wall for a bit, you should all go fill it in.

As a frequent user of the ponds, it disgusts me that terfs are taking a beautiful place and pouring their hate into it. Please fill in this survey if you want to protect this space for all women and make trans women feel. PS the ducks think terfs suck. And the friendly fox. And the crows.

retribution incarnate

This is one of the most remarkable things about the present situation in the UK which can be hard for outsiders to realise, since after all one learns from the media. There's a *massive* disconnect between the huge focus and energy it generates in the media and the disinterest of the broader public.

TIFF: Rian Johnson is one of the best American filmmakers working today. His latest is as thematically rich as anything he's made previously, and it's a joy from start to finish. I loved every minute of Wake Up Dead Man. #tiff #filmsky toisto.net/tiff-review-...

This season of The Morning Show has really hammered home that this show is basically the most trashy daytime soap opera guff, but glammed up with an outrageously stacked A-list cast.

Aunt Gladys

You're gonna want this one! For reasons 👀👀👀👀👀👀

Ahem. ORLA! #3, coming 22nd October. Art by @sallycantirino.bsky.social, colours by @dearbhlala.bsky.social.

Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror is getting a limited release from tomorrow. I caught an advance screening last weekend, and it’s wonderful, a testament to the transformative power of experiencing or creating art, and the joy of finding your weirdo community. Go see it if you can.

This was one of the most fun panels I've ever lettered. To check that out, you'll have to get ORLA! #3 -- out from Mad Cave in just a couple of weeks!

People better show up for LGBT+ people the same way they went to bat for Kimmel if Netflix gives in.

Are you hyped for Halloween? SINK: Halloween Special, from me, @alexcormack.bsky.social, @robutoid.bsky.social and ComixTribe, is coming soon to Kickstarter! Sign up to be notified on launch: www.kickstarter.com/projects/com...

Ahem. ORLA! #3, coming 22nd October. Art by @sallycantirino.bsky.social, colours by @dearbhlala.bsky.social.

The UK 'just protecting children' "Teachers say trans pupils 'limiting food and drink' to avoid school toilets" news.stv.tv/politics/tea...

Time for a new story. A romance comic for the dark days of the year🖤 cosy-witch-book-brutal.neocities.org

Quick bored at work sketch.

I really hope that Gregg Araki can get done soon with post-production edits on I Want Your Sex so that we can have a Dante’s Peak/Volcano or Deep Rising/Armageddon situation but for BDSM movies.

My phone to me each morning when I turn off my alarm and open up BlueSky:

The thing about the WHAT chant is that Steve Austin has regretted and disowned it. You’re only doing it to pop yourselves. You’re the guy who sings over the band at a concert. You’re the crowd member who streaks across the football field. You’re not cool. Everyone hates you. #AEWDynamite

The Hampstead ponds have REPEATEDLY voted to include trans women. But the officious pricks at Sex Matters don’t care what other women think and are forcing a public consultation anyway. Throw the ponds some support.

As some important context for non-wrestling fans, this is AEW's champion (main star) telling people to complain about ice ads on the shows he's on. Let's see more stars do this.

The future is both more unpredictable and more stupid than we can imagine.