Islands in the Sky A Comic Anthology - Uniting Stories, Art, and Survival in the Wake of Hurricane Helene

Only TWO more days to get your late pledge in. Order your copy or donate copies to local schools and libraries. Your choice!

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The Appalachian Comics Project And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning - West Virginia Public Broadcasting After the dark days of Hurricane Helene, an award-winning comic book writer launches the Appalachian Comics Project. And, our Song of the Week this week features “Planetarium,” by Blitzen Trapper.

Any good idea starts with a dog.

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Josh is an amazing and generous creator who is doing important work for @appalachiacomics.bsky.social — that takes time away from work that could earn him money to pay for medical care for his family’s sick dog. Please chip in if you are able.

FEMA denials hurting Helene recovery efforts, NC officials tell state lawmakers The federal government has paid for just 6% of the estimated cost of North Carolina's Hurricane Helene recovery, raising concerns about how much local communities will have to end up paying, state off...

This is a frustrating but accurate assessment of what we are hearing all across the region. The federal government is deliberately slowing and complicating the recovery in unprecedented ways.

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LOVE seeing @goodtroublepro.bsky.social in the wild!

Islands in the Sky A Comic Anthology - Uniting Stories, Art, and Survival in the Wake of Hurricane Helene

Only 18 hours left! Get your copies, get your rewards, support the recovery of Appalachia, and send a message to a mixed up world that no matter how hard things can be, comics are a force for good.

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Islands in the Sky A Comic Anthology - Uniting Stories, Art, and Survival in the Wake of Hurricane Helene

The greatest comics are often those based on real-life stories. The ones found in this project are some of the most incredible ever. Only 43 hours left to support a VERY important publishing project!

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Islands in the Sky A Comic Anthology - Uniting Stories, Art, and Survival in the Wake of Hurricane Helene

Now that we know this book will be made, can you help us spread the word that copies can be donated to schools, libraries, and independent bookstores? We have received dozens of requests and we need your help to fund them all.

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Funded!! Deeply grateful for all of the incredible support to get us here!

But we’re not done yet. Lock in your copy of this important book and the amazing rewards Brian and others are offering to ensure this project does the most possible good for the people of the region.

Islands in the Sky A Comic Anthology - Uniting Stories, Art, and Survival in the Wake of Hurricane Helene

94% funded! Coming down to the wire. Help and Get one on one chats with your favorite creators like @brianmbendis.bsky.social (&signed books!), Matt Fraction, @ronmarz.bsky.social, or even have @andrewaydin.bsky.social help you with your nonfiction comics idea. www.kickstarter.com/projects/app...

Huge thank you to @brianmbendis.bsky.social for giving me an opportunity to speak about @appalachiacomics.bsky.social at the Cleveland Superman premiere last night. Grateful for all of the pledges that came from the audience. 89% funded now. Help us close the gap! www.kickstarter.com/projects/app...

Now 89% funded!! We are so close. And you can still get one on one chats with your favorite creators like @brianmbendis.bsky.social, Matt Fraction, @ronmarz.bsky.social, or even have @andrewaydin.bsky.social help you with your nonfiction comics idea.

Never been a book with this many legends in it!

Now 85% funded! Help us get the rest of the way there.

Digging the new Mister Terrific series? One custom commission from ‘Islands in the Sky’ contributor and Mister Terrific artist @vdelandro.bsky.social is available. Get beautiful art and support a good cause at the same time. #superman #misterterrific #kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/app...

Finalists announced for 10th Annual DWAYNE McDUFFIE AWARD FOR DIVERSITY IN COMICS The 10th Annual Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics finalists have been announced. Check them out right here!

We are so honored and grateful for our series “Recognized” about unsung heroes and allies of the LGBTIA movement to be a finalist for the Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics.

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Thank you, Brian! We are so grateful for your work and your generosity. Let’s go!

Just FYI! Because the virtual hang rewards went very quickly. I offered to add a couple more because I love this project so much. Very good people are doing very good work here. Take a look at all the rewards and the project itself. It's pretty special.

This dude is one of my favorites.

Islands in the Sky A Comic Anthology - Uniting Stories, Art, and Survival in the Wake of Hurricane Helene

To celebrate today’s announcement of Andrew’s collaboration with José Andrés, we have two more signed book sets donated and signed by José as well as his co-author @thesteveorlando.bsky.social available now so get’em while you can.

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Islands in the Sky A Comic Anthology - Uniting Stories, Art, and Survival in the Wake of Hurricane Helene

With unprecedented flooding happening again, understanding the climate science and the human stories of survival has never been more important. Help us build this understanding. www.kickstarter.com/projects/app...

Writer Andrew Aydin on being persistent with your vision – The Creative Independent Author Andrew Aydin on having faith in your work, manufacturing lightning bolt moments, and why comics are an inherently positive medium.

Spoke with The Creative Independent about resilience and creating your own path thecreativeindependent.com/people/write...

9 months after Helene, some NC businesses hang on by a thread while others close In Asheville and other parts of Western North Carolina, tourism-related outlets are still fighting to survive the summer.

Climate disasters wreak havoc long after the event itself. Read about how our region is struggling not just to rebuild but to keep businesses functioning and people employed: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...

Only $7.5k needed to fund. Amazing how far we’ve come in less than three weeks. As soon as we’re funded, art and production begins. Help us get there.

Our heart is with the victims and survivors of the flooding in Texas. Learning from these disasters, showing the real human impact and developing ways to help, is a path for healing for those who feel helpless.

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Islands in the Sky A Comic Anthology - Uniting Stories, Art, and Survival in the Wake of Hurricane Helene

You still have time to pledge my friend @andrewaydin.bsky.social #comics anthology, featuring stories of Appalachian survivors of Hurricane Helene. Supporting contributors include @natepowell.bsky.social @gregpak.net @lauramartin.bsky.social @alexsegura.bsky.social and @thiendog.bsky.social!

Islands in the Sky A Comic Anthology - Uniting Stories, Art, and Survival in the Wake of Hurricane Helene

Hey folks, take a look at this brilliant idea by my friend Andrew Aydin - telling the stories of Hurricane Helene vivitms with COMICS. This can reach so many people. Please consider supporting however you feel comfortable. Folks in W NC still need our help

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Thank you, Senator Jones!