JANUARY 1ST ISSUE 6 BEGINS Cover reveal for the 6th issue in our series, of which there is also now a print - valentinemsmith.com/store - We'll also have a special treat for you on thursday! Thank you again for reading along with us this year, and looking forward to more comics in 2026 ⚔️

In the final new page of BLADE MAIDENS this year, and final part of our short... Rowan offers Eldridge a helping hand, and some moss. Eldy only wants one of them. You can read our whole series, and the first 2 pages of this short, at www.blademaidens.com!

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS... An early-morning encounter leads to some unexpected solidarity from Rowan and Eldridge. All three pages of this short, COMMON GROUND, are available at our site www.blademaidens.com, with the third page being posted here tomorrow.

let's go down to the ice

oo oo baby

Have some time and looking to fill some cover gaps before the end of the year and toward the beginning of the next - [email protected] to chat! Able to fit in tight timelines right now as well.

we conceived of and wrote this a while ago, and i'm just happy it's out there now. full three page short up for reading.

This week, as a special holiday treat, we will be releasing an entire 3-page Eldridge and Rowan short--COMMON GROUND. All 3 pages will be released on our site on Thursday, with the pages being posted on here 1 per day afterwards. Happy Holidays from your Blaidens crew!

In the FINAL update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... Meet Vivienne. She's been dying to meet you. As always, new pages go up on Thursday at www.blademaidens.com and are posted here the following Monday!

hey hey let's go to the rink

your honor, i love her

Come Hang out! Just Press Play is hosting a market Dec 20th. See some artists, pick up gifts - and there will be a huge sale going on in store as well. justpressplayonline.com to check them out for more info. Can't make it? Grab things from me at valentinemsmith.com/store !

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Come Hang out! Just Press Play is hosting a market Dec 20th. See some artists, pick up gifts - and there will be a huge sale going on in store as well. justpressplayonline.com to check them out for more info. Can't make it? Grab things from me at valentinemsmith.com/store !

In the penultimate update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... Mel's time alone is interrupted by an unexpected arrival. As always, new pages go up on our site, www.blademaidens.com, on Thursdays and are posted here the following Monday!

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Hi I'm Ren. I make comics and illustrations. I like werewolves, messy dyke drama, anachronistic fantasy, american traditional tattoos, and risography. 🗡️ www.renstrapp.com 🐺 www.patreon.com/renstrapp

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this one is for me and my friend erin she's a mom now

made for the home opener last saturday :)

this one is for me and my friend erin she's a mom now

made for the home opener last saturday :)

whatever you say, beautiful

:) buttons now stickers friday

Have some time and looking to fill some cover gaps before the end of the year and toward the beginning of the next - [email protected] to chat! Able to fit in tight timelines right now as well.

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aylin and isobel .

The Baba Yagaaaa

Mel from the webcomic Blade Maidens by @zoewithasword.bsky.social and @valentinemsmith.bsky.social

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In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... With their feet back on solid ground, most of the Blades are ready to celebrate. Most of them. Read it, and the full series, at www.blademaidens.com

page 25, out of the water, eldy go WOO

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... A debt is repaid as fortune favors the crew of the Harpy's Talon for the first time in weeks. Read it, and the entire series, at our site www.blademaidens.com!

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... Tense negotiations are underway beneath the waves, and Perch is doing everything they can to sabotage them. As always, new pages go up on www.blademaidens.com on Thursdays and are posted here the following Monday!

a lot of what went into zoe and i writing perch was "the worst little guy™ is constantly doing it for the bit and everyone is tired"

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... Tense negotiation begins under the waves, and Perch is NOT helping. Read it, and the rest of the series, at www.blademaidens.com!

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... Rowan may have saved herself, Mel and Perch, but the trio realize they are hardly safe beneath the waves. Read it, and the full series, at our website www.blademaidens.com!

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... Rowan may have saved herself, Mel and Perch, but the trio realize they are hardly safe beneath the waves. Read it, and the full series, at our website www.blademaidens.com!

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... Rowan must call upon her magic once more, or die beneath the waves. As always, new pages go up on our website www.blademaidens.com on Thursdays and are posted here the following Monday!

aylin and isobel .

See what's coming in January 2026 from Oni Press #comics #comicbooks

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... Beneath the waves, with air quickly running short, Rowan is forced to face her magic or die. Check it, and the full series, out on www.blademaidens.com!

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... There's always time for a kiss before life threatening peril. As always, pages go up on our website www.blademaidens.com on Thursdays and are posted here the following Monday!

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... Rowan and Ser always have a moment for romance before the chaos begins. Read it, and the full series, at our site www.blademaidens.com!

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... Captain Galt wants blood, but the Blades have a plan to save everyone's lives. Even Perch's. Begrudgingly. As always, new pages go up on our site www.blademaidens.com on Thursdays and are posted here tbe following Monday!

put up some extra lino and woodcut prints ✍️ valentinemsmith.com/store to grab!

put up some extra lino and woodcut prints ✍️ valentinemsmith.com/store to grab!

In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER... With Perch discovered and the truth of the trap they're in found, Rowan proposes a new way forward.