I want a very simple tool, but the tech world will not give it to me.

Comicsbeat editors had a staff meeting recently and we discussed what makes a good headline. I think this is an example we can all study. www.livescience.com/archaeology/...

This hits on so many levels.

I know antifa isn't a real organization because I don't get 40 texts a week from them asking for donations.

TIL that Luisa Roldan, a 17th century court sculptor, is considered one of the most important figures of the Spanish Baroque era. The expressions!

NYCC is coming right for us.....if you are working with The Beat at the show and didn't get your press badge yet...DM ME! If you want to work with us at the show....DM ME! We have a couple of openings left. #nycc

This story is worth a read, but it's so frustrating to see, since I know virtually everyone quoted in it (and the author) and ... there were *lots* of people warning of these coming dangers. Andreessen became a baby about his feelings long before taking offense to the slight from the Biden admin.

For packing obsessives like me who stopped everything they were doing to read this: Daiso has a $5 version of the $60 "wash pouch," which I use. They call it a handbag organizer but it's a wash pouch.

Cleaning up and found this super useful zine from @mkreed.bsky.social - download for PWYW here! reedmk.itch.io/howtosurvive...

this exists it is called thinking

You can’t say white man I guess. Privilege strikes back!

100% true. The world I grew up with and had faith in is dead & I won't live to see the end of the fascist groundswell that has been unleashed. But better times will come back. Justice, Freedom and Empathy will have their day again but only through ongoing action by people who believe in them

Only nine more @mets.com games this year. Only nine more episodes of Gary. Keith and Ron. I cannot express how much I love listening to them and how empty my life becomes when they aren't around. I am filled with dread for the cold winter to come.

For @comicsjournal.bsky.social, I wrote about the long career of comics writer Peter David, who died this past May, and tried to understand what legacy he'll leave behind. www.tcj.com/the-professi...

Scrolling through BlueSky this morning is like the news montage in all the post apocalyptic movies that shows how society was destroyed.

IYKYK, one of the most important cartoonists of his generation. Can't wait!!!!

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I stand with PBS. I stand with NPR. I stand with Stephen Colbert. I stand with Jimmy Kimmel. I stand with the First Amendment. PERIOD.* *Also #ReleaseTheEPSTEIN_Files

Evergreen tweet

American brands: We paid an AI slop company to make a chat bot that won’t load French brand: We hired the best living comic artist to make an original short film with a top director and Production IG

The last political column I was allowed to write in the @washingtonpost.com was a criticism of Obama. His people took issue with my piece, but we were respectful. Now he is tweeting in support of me. This is how free political speech and respect for debate *actually works*. Or used to work.

What is the end goal for this? Pretty sure it’s this. project2025.observer/en

We are so screwed up. If we were a person no one would invite us to the cookout.

Silly Jimmy Kimmel. He should have just called for all homeless people to be killed and he’d still have a job.

Latino voters don't like Trump's policies even after they voted for him! Huh, if only someone had told them this would happen, or they had actually LISTENED TO WHAT TRUMP WAS SAYING.

Goodbye, ROBERT REDFORD, thank you for the great moments and fond memories. ❤️

One of these rich dudes invested in a food company with all proceeds going to kids in need. The other started Sundance Institute, boosting the lives of countless artists. Hey modern rich dudes, don't be a typical greedy AI crypto-prick, be like these two.

New episode! @brigidalverson.bsky.social @johannadc.bsky.social and I dish about @smallpressexpo.bsky.social 2025! The big books, the big stars, what we ate! soundcloud.com/heidi-macdon...

These skinny sex symbols of the 70s were natty all the way. How tastes have changed.

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are you ready for the least efficient way to read floyd gottfredson mickey ever

Well then. Disney wants in on this digital comics audience and on vertical scrolling mobiles. News sent WEBTOON stock soaring 55% so pretty obvious why they wanted this deal.

Hey UK creators, a new survey, spearheaded by @streakofpith.bsky.social is now underway! Please consider taking part!

Wow! Great gig for @cashbrowns.bsky.social! And great for Nancy!

My latest cartoon for @newscientist.com p.s. this week I am on a USA/Canada tour with my new book. Details and preorder links at tomgauld.com

horrified they weren’t quick enough to keep her from spreading this kind of vile hate speech on TV. for those who don’t know, “go birds” is a coded expression of support for the Philadelphia Eagles

The internet was never a perfect place, but at least a lot of these media companies gave a darn about kids and gave them safe, fun spaces to be fully entertained online. Alas, this generation will never have that experience. Maybe those that had these places will bring them back for the next one.

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The Northern Lights were spectacular tonight. They actually danced over our heads.

Mood @xaimeh.bsky.social via Marc Sobel

Home from Small Press Expo. Another great weekend filled with joy and comics and good conversation. Such a wonderful community of friends old and new. Thanks to @ramonsgil.bsky.social for the ride home! We cooked up some ideas on the way!

Hey Bluesky folks if you're coming to #spx (@smallpressexpo.bsky.social ) today come to table L12 to see my new Ants comic & zine plus my previous ones. I'm here with my friend @causleyconcepts.bsky.social selling his awesome comics.

So many great comics here at #spx! @comicsbeat.bsky.social could use more coverage of the wide world of indie comics! If you're interested in writing about them and you're at SPX, say hello! Or hit my DMs.

Coco Fox is up to present final award! Outstanding Artist goes to an #spx icon: Anders Nilsen! And we are done! Great night as always. #spx #ignatzawards

Outstanding Graphic Novel presented to Peter Kuper goes to Precious Rubbish Kayla E. Fantagraphics Such an incredible book A lovely speech about the difficult process to make this comic and the mentors who helped her do it. Watch the video! Well Deserved! #spx #ignatzawards

Outstanding Comic, presented by Isabella Rottman, goes to Tongues Supplement #1 Anders Nilsen NoMiracles He recalls Coming to his first SPX in 1999. “I didn’t know there was even a community of people doing what I was doing in my mother’s living room.” #spx #ignatzawards

Promising New Takent presented by Johnathan Bayliss goes To Unmoored Vicky Yang Self-Published

Lee Lai is up to present Outstanding Online Comic. The winnner is Home by the Rotting Sea Otava Heikkilä Best title ever. Website

Hannah Templar parents Outstanding series. And the winner is Wedding Juice Sanika Phawde Self-Published Wow loved her work since she was in art school! Nice win! She is so surprised. Really sweet moment. #spx #ignatzawards