Hosting your two year old at the shop comes with a whole slew of complications... 😅

Along with the free comics and the huge sale we've got @yaoxiaoart.bsky.social and & @johnleedraws.bsky.social coming, along with a student who isn't on bluesky, I don't think.
Two local creators are in discussion but not sure... Either way, it's gonna be fun!
Less than two weeks!

If you know me, you know I'm not a big pusher of collecting or single issues, but the last few years has created a whole new set of young readers who really want to get into the monthly cycle, to get the new issues and be up to date & all that.

And, well frankly, I still wanna be a cool comic shop.

If you know me, you know I'm not a big pusher of collecting or single issues, but the last few years has created a whole new set of young readers who really want to get into the monthly cycle, to get the new issues and be up to date & all that.

And, well frankly, I still wanna be a cool comic shop.

‘Rogue Trooper’ First Look: Duncan Jones Unveils His Hand-Crafted Take On ‘2000 AD’ Comic Book’s Dystopian War Machine ‘Rogue Trooper’ first look: Duncan Jones unveils his hand-crafted take on 2000 AD’s dystopian war machine

What's up at Rebellion? Won a BAFTA on a Friday for Atomfall, dropped a movie trailer on a Monday. That's what. deadline.com/2026/04/rogu...

Telling people about the good, useful use cases for AI is kinda like telling people about the 30-50 feral hogs you need your AR-15 for

It is entirely true and yet so completely divorced from the lived experience of your audience that you sound ridiculous

Less than two weeks!

I've got 3 more of these nice informative signs I printed at the library... Where should we try it hang them?
Suggestions are welcome but volunteers who actually have a place where they have the authority to put it up is even better....

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A great history of this shadowy period is Men of Tomorrow. Unfortunately it's written by Gerard Jones, the confessed pervert. It's a great read though.

Super Boys by Brad Ricca (a neighbor of mine!) comprehensively covers the early years & struggles of Siegel & Shuster and what was done to them.

Tim Curry in The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Tim Curry in Clue

Tim Curry in The Three Musketeers

Tim Curry in Muppet Treasure Island

Happy 80th birthday to Tim Curry who has always, *always* understood the assignment.

I'm not joking when I say mRNA technology is more important than "AI" and it's a tragedy we're throwing billions into one while our government is aggressively defunding the other.

Make sure you're subscribed to our YouTube channel before the end of the month, our biggest series of the year launches! First guest?
The great Jim Rugg!
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I can't be the only Crossover fan of both of these things, right?

Should I just repost this every hour? #witchhatatelier #bts #Freecomicbookday

Disney's new CEO, whose pay package is worth nearly $45M, just announced 1,000 layoffs.

Reminder that Disney paid an effective federal income tax rate of ZERO in 2025 and aims to buy back $7B of its own stock in 2026.

This is what corporate greed looks like.

OpenAI: We’re burning money like the Joker. A miracle needs to happen for us to turn a profit

Microsoft: Please please use our AI systems, we’re teetering on the edge here

Anthropic: I wonder what’ll kill us first: lawsuits, regulations or model collapse

Media and universities: AI is here to stay

Clean Energy Tax Blueprint | Implementing the Inflation Reduction Act IRA Implementing the Inflation Reduction Act Practical lessons from the largest clean energy tax credit rollout in U.S. history

For the policy wonks: free report / deep-dive on the implementation of the IRA (specifically around clean energy) written by senior civil servants and surveying ~70 federal officials involved: www.cleanenergytaxblueprint.org yes they are creating a how-to guide for future administrations

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It's Thursday, that means... New video! This one was made by my very talented kiddo and promote Free Comic Book (Sun)day at the shop - May 3rd!
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Some real... Hot ones in the cards priced tonight.

New (I mean old, but yknow, we haven't had them before) cards and stickers coming to the shop soon.

I saw! Will check when I get in!

Folks, coming out for Free Comic Book (Sun)day is going to be SO worth your while.
Giant clearance sale!
Honestly, we really need the room and the cash, so bargains are gonna be bonkers.
May 3rd through 9th, please try to come through!

aw, thank you!
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Made a silly little flyer with my 13 year old to give out on free scoop day (today!) at Ben & Jerry's promoting Free Comic Book (Sun)Day, May 3rd.

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Watching Witch Hat Atelier and wondering if the Manga is as good?
It's better!
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I lay out all the words on the page first to figure out where I need the readers’ eyes to go, and then I compose the panels and drawings around that.

The Vision, cloak pulled in front of him. At the top of the page, it says, “Did you ever walk through something that isn’t?” Color.

Same - B&W line art

Barry Windsor-Smith - pinnin’ up on the Vision, in Avengers 66 (1969). Plus, original art!

Cover to draw stronger held up in front of screen where Kriota is demonstrating a wrist/hand stretch

A special treat for my advanced making comics Ss - virtual visit w/the great @kriotaw.bsky.social in regards to her book Draw Stronger on self-care for cartoonists! I want them to be able to make comics their whole lives! Highly recommend the book from @unciv.bsky.social uncivilizedbooks.com/draw/

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Watching Witch Hat Atelier and wondering if the Manga is as good?
It's better!
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