Abby Kacen
@mild-pain.bsky.social
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๐๏ธ Cartoonist
https://linktr.ee/mildpain
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open mike eagle
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when you don't have creative people involved we can tell
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I have a new comic on the way! This 204-page book is filled with five years of autobio comics. Itโs a book of growth in all the ways, literal aging, creative style, storytelling, process, and biiiig emotions. Coming out this month! Look for it on my web shop
mildpain.bigcartel.com
8 days ago
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@flukeathens.bsky.social
pre-party reading is March 27! comic to FLUKE on March 28
18 days ago
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twin peaks
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Joshua W. Cotter
about 1 month ago
Make Art (1/4)
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nowhere is safe
about 2 months ago
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My demo comic from my last Friday Night Comics workshop with
@comicsworkshop.bsky.social
always a delight to teach with SAW
about 2 months ago
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maddi
about 2 months ago
Itโs the end of the month and here are some Venmos supporting rent funds for MN: NorthMplsMA jamesirving jessica-shortall supporteastside canmn centralcaresteam colectivabilingue And if youโd prefer a GFM, there are a few very close to their goal on
www.standwithminnesota.com#mutualaid
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Stand With Minnesota Donation Directory
Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.
https://www.standwithminnesota.com/#mutualaid
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protest
about 2 months ago
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Iโm teaching a free workshop this Friday with
@comicsworkshop.bsky.social
! Come through!
bit.ly/SAW-MildPain
about 2 months ago
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New comic published on the best punk & hardcore newsletter
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hardcore lives on in athens, georgia
Abby Kacen (Mild Pain) documents the state of the Athens punk scene, where movers & shakers old and new are keeping the amps warm and the beer cold.
https://see-saw.fun/hardcore-lives-on-in-athens-georgia/
2 months ago
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Ariel Slamet Ries
2 months ago
they should make an eisner award for the guy who draws the most things that suck to draw. the eisner for drawing 1000 cars. the eisner for drawing 2000 horses
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Iโve started a newsletter to keep all you indie cartoonists and zinesters up to date on fest/show applications, award opportunities, open submissions, residencies, and grants! (applicable to North American artists)
keep-it-weird-art-news.beehiiv.com/p/welcome-to...
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Welcome to Keep It Weird
the inaugural newsletter & monthly show list update
https://keep-it-weird-art-news.beehiiv.com/p/welcome-to-keep-it-weird
2 months ago
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astrology
2 months ago
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the foxes visit bird town
2 months ago
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Seasonโs Greetings from The Sickos!
3 months ago
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happy holidays from a perturbed fox
3 months ago
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cruelty-free
3 months ago
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christmas
3 months ago
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do something
3 months ago
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Mellie Crumbs
3 months ago
If you need a stocking stuffer for a spooky comics fan in your life, may I suggest Bezoar #5? With work by
@neilaglet.bsky.social
,
@mild-pain.bsky.social
,
@joeyweiser.bsky.social
,
@joshnickerson83.bsky.social
and more, it's sure to please! Available now at:
Bezoarcomic.bigcartel.com
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vintage
3 months ago
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just thinking
3 months ago
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Kendra, normal version
3 months ago
"You shouldn't make art for the money" buddy I'll take it one step further and say we shouldn't have to labor for capital at all but in the meantime pay an artist
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3 months ago
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smart consumer
3 months ago
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shop small
3 months ago
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For November, 25% of ALL sales from my shop will be donated to NE GA Foodbank + Freestore Foodbank. Iโll be rounding up + donating on top of total $ raised ๐ฅ Low inventory on shirts (DM to purchase, $20, sizes XL-S). All purchases comes with a free sticker!
mildpain.bigcartel.com
4 months ago
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The new southeast anthology I am in is here! Bezoar #8 featuring some southern cartoonist powerhouses!
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Bezoar Monster Anthology #5
Monster Romance themed comics by artists from across the southeast. Cover is by Lee Gatlin - Cover color will be random. 5.5 x 8.5 48 pages Black...
https://bezoarcomic.bigcartel.com/product/bezoar-monster-anthology-5
5 months ago
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iykyk
5 months ago
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Halloween vibes
5 months ago
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Rick V.
5 months ago
Check out this old Ghost-band related comic: Coady and the Creepies by Liz Prince and Nations of Amanda.
@lizprincecomics.bsky.social
@nationofamanda.bsky.social
And the current full-on creature-band comic: Sid & The Sickos by Abby Kacen aka
@mild-pain.bsky.social
mildpain.bigcartel.com
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Mild Pain
Comics/Zines/DIY
https://mildpain.bigcartel.com/
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Mellie Crumbs
5 months ago
Abby Kacen is a midwestern cartoonist making fictional and autobiographical comics to explore emotional growth, change, and identity. Her recent publications include We Are The Sickos! and the Mild Pain digest series.
@mild-pain.bsky.social
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had a great time at Zinecinnati, pretty sure my presence in the city is what helped the bengals win
5 months ago
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Tabling at Zinecinnati this Saturday!
5 months ago
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Iโm hosting comics club and tabling at Zinecinnati next weekend! If youโre in the NKY/Cincy area be sure to come through! We got special guests
@msharkness.bsky.social
and
@audra-stang.bsky.social
on deck for readings! ๐ฅ
5 months ago
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FLUKE Small Press Explosion
5 months ago
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Weโre moving. FLUKE 2026 Saturday, March 28, 2026 10am-5pm Live Wire Athens 227 W. Dougherty St Athens GA More information here:
flukeisawesome.blogspot.com/2025/10/we-a...
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WE ARE MOVING
https://flukeisawesome.blogspot.com/2025/10/we-are-moving.html
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Here at
@cartooncrossroads.bsky.social
all weekend! Stop by 18A for my new book!
6 months ago
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Had a wonderful book release party in sweet, little Athens, GA last night! thank you everyone for cominโ out ๐ tomorrow we fly out to Columbus for CXC!
6 months ago
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Late to post but
@smallpressexpo.bsky.social
was a total blast! Loved kicking it with
@renkorama.bsky.social
and
@maryshyneonline.bsky.social
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6 months ago
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Abby Kacen
Mary Shyne
6 months ago
THIS THURSDAY! I'll be reading at
@partnersandson.bsky.social
in Philadelphia with
@cashbrowns.bsky.social
and
@audra-stang.bsky.social
! 6pm! There will be beverages and yes you can bum a smoke off me
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So excited to return to
@cartooncrossroads.bsky.social
๐ Find me and my new works in Columbus, OH for CXC at table 18A on September 20 & 21!
6 months ago
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Oh man,
@smallpressexpo.bsky.social
is upon us! Catch me and
@renkorama.bsky.social
Sept 13 & 14 at table C10B! ๐ซ weโll be kicking it next to the wonderful
@maryshyneonline.bsky.social
We have comics for you to take home and Iโm debuting my new book, We Are The Sickos! ๐
#smallpressexpo
6 months ago
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Emily L'Orange ๐ฆ๐
6 months ago
Your reminder that 99.99% of the artists you interact with are sustained by a second job or spouse/family, and followers do not actually translate directly to dollars
add a skeleton here at some point
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Pokechester ???? ๐
6 months ago
I can draw whatever I want no matter how cringe
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Mar Julia โฐใฐ๏ธโฐ
6 months ago
CHINGA LA MIGRA ๐๐ฅ risograph prints will be with me at SPX on some kind of sliding scale, with sales donated to the Florida Immigrant Coalition, a coalition of advocacy groups across the state, and CASA, a group active here in Maryland as well as Virginia and Pennsylvania.
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pink book, pink bat, pink shirt ๐ this limited run of tees will be available at my book release party at Flicker Bar on 9/17 in Athens or you can DM me and Iโll ship you a shirt! black tees and pink available S-XL in very limited quantities so donโt miss out! $20 not including shipping
7 months ago
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Live in Athens? Come celebrate the release of my new book! There will be a live reading, live music, karaoke, and comics! $5 cover to pay our amazing bands: Telemarket, Fatal Error, and Derby
7 months ago
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