From the opening of Usagi Yojimbo #28 (Dark Horse), it's a cameo from Akiko, Spuckler, and Mr. Beeba! Akiko's robe is patterned with images of Poog, but no Gax in sight. I always love these fun crossovers. Almost done with Book 2 of the Dark Horse years. #usagiyojimbo #akiko @darkhorse.com #comicsky

Starting my dive back into the Dark Horse years if Usagi Yojimbo with Vol. 2 of the Saga. Excited to jump back into something with bulk instead these few issue miniseries I've been reading lately. #darkhorse #usagiyojimbo #comicsky

Silencers #3 and #4, closing out the series (Caliber Comics). I really had a hard time following this as none of the characters were visually (or characteristically) distinct from one another due to the art style. There were some cool sequences, but not enough to save it. #calibercomics #comicsky

Awesome finds in Seoul: Man-Thing #5, Aliens #5 (in black and white!), The Extremist #1, and Sin City Vol. 3 (in Korean!). Pretty motherfucking rad. #comicsky #manthing #aliens #vertigo #darkhorse #seoul #sincity

Received this Concrete book plate in the mail today from @jikorijo.bsky.social whom I met through the excellent @strangebrainparts.bsky.social Discord. An incredibly thoughtful gesture that warms me. Thank you so very much. Collecting comics rules. @paulchadwick.bsky.social #concrete #comicsky

Saint Germaine #8 (Caliber Comics). This was essentially a side story that added a bit of color to Germaine and Lilith's backstory, but not the most engaging. Bummer there are only two one shots left and that's it for this series. The first 4-issue arc was the best. #calibercomics #comicsky

Silencers #2 (Caliber Comics). While still not fun to look at (sorry R. G. Taylor), I do appreciate the unfolding story. #calibercomics #comicsky

Saint Germaine #7 (Caliber Comics). Unfortunately I'm missing #6. Another excellent issue continuing the Kilroy crossover story. But the real highlight is the Kilroy backup story in this issue. The art is superb. Pencils by Ed Herrera. Inks by Mike Perkins. #calibercomics #comicsky

Finished Aliens Omnibus Vol. 4 with Taste, Mondo Pest, and Mondo Heat (Dark Horse Comics). And I don't just mean I finished the stories; I mean the book itself is FINISHED. It's now in several chunks of pages with at least one ripped page from when the last chunk fell out. @darkhorse.com #comicsky

Aliens: Frenzy, from the Aliens Omnibus Vol. 4 (Dark Horse Comics). Can't go wrong with a Killian Plunkett cover. Action-packed and fun (unlike the bullshit Alien: Earth series). And this is what I get for collecting old TPBs: always a good chance the signatures will start to fall out. #comicsky

Silencers #1 (Caliber Comics). This cover is so fucking 90s - I love it. The interiors are really, really ugly, though, to the point where it's difficult to tell characters apart. It's helpful when they call each other by name, but there's also like 10 characters introduced. #calibercomics #comicsky

Saint Germaine #3, #4, and #5 (Caliber Comics). These covers are god awful, but the story is still fantastic. I love that Kilroy is this like interloper throughout the Caliber universe. While #5 didn't add much to the plot, I always love Kilroy's overdramatic narration. #calibercomics #comicsky

Littlegreyman (Image Comics). A fairly harmless, nonsensical, not very good book. I always enjoy C.S. Morse's art, but his writing never really hits for me. I can still appreciate it for its weirdness, though. #imagecomics #littlegreyman #comicsky

Saint Germaine #2 (Caliber Comics). Really enjoying this series so far. This whole bit with the shadows interacting separate from theirbphysical bodies is really cool. This sequence reminded me of this stupid meme. #calibercomics #comicsky

Journey #2 (Aardvark-Vanaheim). Some mystery building. Now I need to find #3-7! This cover is absolutely gorgeous, too. Incredible colors. #aardvarkvanaheim #comicsky #williammessnerloebs

Saint Germaine #1 (Caliber Comics). Been collecting issues of this for awhile now and decided to jump in. It's excellent! Exactly the type of cliche 90s pretentious shit that I expect from Caliber. This sounds sarcastic and backhanded, but I'm serious and I love it. #calibercomics #comicsky

Journey #1 (Aardvark-Vanaheim). Only really knew William Messner-Loebs from The Maxx. Have been meaning to start this since diving into Cerebus. The first issue was fun! #williammessnerloebs #aardarkvanaheim #comicsky

Akiko #31 (Sirius Entertainment). The finale to Bornstone's Elixir. A cute story, but I'm missing the sheer scale and grandeur of the Alia Rellapor arc. Still fun and excellent art. This cover gives me Cerebus "Reads" vibes. #akiko #siriusentertainment #comicsky

Akiko #30 (Sirius Entertainment). This Stan Sakai piece made me so happy. I love seeing these unexpected connections between my favorite creators. Really tempting me to jump back into Usagi (I've got Vol. 2 of the Dark Horse collection waiting for me). #akiko #comicsky #usagiyojimbo

Thorgal Vol. 2: The Archers (Ink Publishing). The archery competition at the end was fantastic. Great tension during the final game where each archer attempts to hit a small target over their partner's belly from increasing distances. Totally insane. #thorgal #comicsky

The Drowners (Image Comics). Shortly after finishing both Exit series by Nabiel Kanan, I stumbled on this while traveling. I enjoyed it, but not nearly as much as his other work. There's at least one subplot that goes nowhere. Still, excellent writing and pacing as the mystery unfolds. #comicsky

Stray Bullets: Sunshine & Roses Part 4 TPB (Image Comics / El Capitan). Kretchmeyer and Annie are the weirdest pairing this series has had yet, but it works. Would really love to know what the fuck is going on with "Derek's" bananas, though. #straybullets @davidlapham.bsky.social #comicsky

Akiko #29 (Sirius Entertainment). This backup story from Scott Roberts was fun and I love his illustration style. Not familiar with his work ("of Patty Cake fame" according to Akiko creator Mark Crilley), but I'll have to check it out. #akiko #siriusentertainment #comicsky

Incredible haul from Pop Culture Comics & Toys in Pittsburgh: Elflord Book One, Martha Washington Saves The World TPB, Negative Burn #50, The Matrix Comics Vol. 2, Sin City Vol. 1, Boneyard Vol. 2, Black Mist: Blood of Kali TPB, and the original Black Mist #1-4. #comicsky

Last night's read: Akiko #28 (Sirius Entertainment). Man, Mark Crilley is just excellent at drawing these massive weird creatures. He always introduces them in a 2-page spread, too, which just adds to their enormity. #akiko #markcrilley #siriusentertainment #comicsky

Today's tattoo: PROGENY. This is one of the books that made me fall in love with Caliber Comics and the early work of J. Calafiore. An excellent book with horrifying artwork. So stoked with how SinaTattooer (York, UK) rendered this. @jcalafiore.bsky.social #calibercomics #comicsky #tattoosky

Tonight's read: Akiko #27 (Sirius Entertainment). The exchanges between Akiko and Poog always make me chuckle, and the gag with the monster unintentionally disguised as a rock peak was great (i.e., if the Millennium Falcon landed on top of the asteroid monsters rather than inside). #akiko #comicsky

Tonight's read: Akiko #26 (Sirius Entertainment). The start of a 6-issue arc, "Bornstone's Elixier." Another gorgeous cover; bummer more time wasn't spent in the upside-down city of Gollarondo shown here. Loved this parody of Stan Sakai's style, complete with Tokage! #akiko #stansakai #usagiyojimbo

Tonight's read: Akiko #25 (Sirius Entertainment). On the back cover it reads "with apologies to Hayao Miyazaki." Aside a few clips, I'm very unfamiliar with Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli, etc. Is there a reference in this image that I'm missing? #akiko #siriusentertainment #miyazaki #studioghibli

Tonight's reads: Akiko #21-24 (Sirius Entertainment). I enjoyed these two 2-issue jaunts for Spuckler and Gax, but looking forward to the next arc. The art for this series so greatly captures how psychadelic and bizarre this comic's world is. Also: maybe the best comic logo, ever? #akiko #comicsky

Today's read: closing out the Fantagraphics years by finishing Usagi Yojimbo, Book 7: Gen's Story (Fantagraphics Books). I don't know how many more posts I can make praising this series, so instead here's a recent screenshot of a text exchange with @letitmelo.bsky.social. #usagiyojimbo #comicsky

Tonight's read: Usagi Yojimbo, Book 7 (Fantagraphics Books). Got about halfway through; next up is Gen's Story which I am amped for. The story about Tadaoka's botched seppuku was heavy. This is the last of the Fantagraphics years before we shift to Dark Horse. #usagiyojimbo #fantagraphics #comicsky

Tonight's read: Dominique #1 (Caliber Press). Been eyeing this one for awhile and it did not disappoint. A few confusing moments where proper pacing and the addition a few transition panels would've made for a smoother read, but it was still a pretty slick noir story. #caliberpress #comicsky

Today's read: finishing up Usagi Yojimbo, Book 6 (Fantagraphics Books). Man, "Circles" was an excellent story, and the reveal at the end really took me by surprise. Jotaro giving his Tokage the name "Spot" was also very sweet. #usagiyojimbo #stansakai #fantagraphics #comicsky

Tonight's read: Usagi Yojimbo, Book 6, Chapters 1 and 2 (Fantagraphics Books). The first story, "The Bridge," was pretty spooky. The second story, "The Duel," was very sad. Stan sure can balance it and still keep the tone consistent. #usagiyojimbo #fantagraphics #stansaki #comicsky

Today's read: Usagi Yojimbo, Book 5: Lone Goat and Kid (Fantagraphics Books). The "Blood Wings" storyline was rad as hell. This panel of Usagi being carried away by two Komori ninja is incredible. The Lone Goat and Kid story was also fantastic. #usagiyojimbo #comicsky #fantagraphics #stansakai

Tonight's read: Black Hole (Pantheon Books). I didn't intend on reading this in one sitting, but I could not put it down. I've never been more freaked out reading a comic. Unsettling and absolutely captivating. #charlesburns #comicsky

Tonight's read: finishing Usagi Yojimbo, Book 4: The Dragon Bellow Conspiracy (Fantagraphics Books). Another excellent UY series with lots of drama, violence, and a surprising epilogue that gives me hope for Zato-Ino, the blind swordspig. Here's the back cover of the TPB. #usagiyojimbo #comicsky

Tonight's read: Akiko #19 (Sirius Entertainment). This is probably the most gorgeous cover I've seen for this series yet and that's really saying something given how many fantastic covers there are. Glad to get back into this series. #akiko #siriusentertainment #markcrilley

Tonight's read: Usagi Yojimbo: Book 4, Chapters 4 and 5 (Fantagraphics Books). I think it's absolutely hilarious that Zato-Ino is the one who cut off Gen's horn. But then Zato-Ino saves Gen from a gunshot, sacrificing himself in the process. And Spot stays behind with him...☹️ #usagiyojimbo #comicsky

Today's read: closing out The Complete ElfQuest Vol. 2: Kings of the Broken Wheel with #8-9 (Dark Horse Books). Probably my favorite arc yet. This two-page spread of Rayek and Winnowill is incredible, as are all panels with Winnowill's hair spilling everywhere to fill the frame. #elfquest #comicsky

Tonight's read: Usagi Yojimbo, Book 4: The Dragon Bellow Conspiracy, Chapter 3 (Fantagraphics Books). Shit is heating up quick! And Shingen has officially entered the picture. #usagiyojimbo #fantagraphics #stansakai #comicsky

This morning's read: The Complete ElfQuest Vol. 2: Kings of the Broken Wheel #7 (Dark Horse Books). @elfquest.bsky.social I know you said this story was emotionally charged, but come on! Let up on the gas just a bit! This issue rocked me. #elfquest #darkhorse #comicsky

Tonight's read: Usagi Yojimbo, Book 4: The Dragon Bellow Conspiracy, Chapter 2 (Fantagraphics Books). This is definitely the most violent arc of UY I've read yet. #usagiyojimbo #fantagraphics #stansakai #comicsky

Tonight's read: Usagi Yojimbo, Book 4: The Dragon Bellow Conspiracy, Chapter 1 (Fantagraphics Books). Gen is missing his horn on the cover! Very interested to find out how he loses it. Already shaping up to be an epic story. #usagiyojimbo #fantagraphics #stansakai #comicsky

Tonight's read: The Complete ElfQuest: Kings of the Broken Wheel #5-6 (Dark Horse Books). I love anytime the elves are shown in darkness like this; they look so badass. And man, #6 made me gasp several times, like this splash of Cutter doing exactly that! #elfquest #comicsky #warpgraphics

Tonight's read: Sheba Vol. 2 #4 (Dog Star Press / Sirius Entertainment). While certainly not my favorite of weirdo black and white comics from the 90s (a.k.a. MY genre), it was fun and gorgeously illustrated. #sheba #dogstarpress #siriusentertainment #comicsky

Today's haul: Switchblade Shorties by Ed Piskor. So hyped to be able to support this project and hopefully allow his family to continue to grieve and honor Uncle Eddie P's work and legacy. Cartoonist Kayfabe Forever. @edpiskorslegacy.bsky.social #edpiskor #switchbladeshorties #cartoonistkayfabe

Today's read: The Complete ElfQuest: Kings of the Broken Wheel #1-4 (Dark Horse Books). Really stoked on picking this series back up, and this arc has been the most dramatic yet! Having the traveling palace under Rayek's control is going to be sick. #elfquest #darkhorse #warpgraphics #comicsky

Latest read: Thorgal Vol. 1: Child of the Stars (Ink Publishing). I believe this is the story that Rosinski and Van Hamme are more known for, but my first exposure was The Great Power of Chninkel. So far this is rad, especially my dude Tjazhi the gnome. #thorgal #rosinski #vanhamme #comicsky