One cool thing about The Comics Staple, is that the plan (for now) is to go totally DIY with the whole thing! That means printing, folding, stapling, and mailing from my garage!!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tif...
Post your favorite Lord of the Rings character. Wrong answers only.
Which is to say, I’m unbelievably thrilled to say this morning I’ve signed a contract with @mitpress.bsky.social for the trade publication of my next book, an exploration of the first two decades of TTRPG Actual Play.
I'm happy to play the hype man for a second. My pitch is simple:
If you care about Calgary one of the best things you can do is subscribe to the Sprawl.
The times we are living in cry out for excellent local journalism. And guess what #yyc? It's available at www.sprawlcalgary.com
People who say “there is no comics criticism” should just read Shelfdust, the website full of comics criticism
www.shelfdust.com
Wow, who could have called this?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
I will kickstart that right now
Still can’t believe Juicy sent Crystal home to Mambo No. 5 #dragrace #spoilers #rupaulsdragrace
I've spent a lot of time organizing Pride events at my college, so I couldn't be more excited to see one of our student clubs organizing the first ever Drag Show at Olds College!
If you live in the south/central Alberta area, buy a ticket!
www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
Nice 😊 When I opened it and found the newsprint, I could tell it was going to be a special one
Would highly recommend to @nsousanis.bsky.social and @barpos.bsky.social and @tigerpride.bsky.social and probably others I can’t think of right now
The cover of issue 8 of Assorted Crisis Events by Deniz Camp (W), Eric Zawadzki (A), Jodie Belaire (C), and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (L). Various images of a couple embracing and arguing in panels, with a huddled figure appearing in the gutter between images
Catching up on my comic reading for the past couple months and… god damned…
Assorted Crisis Events #8 is unquestionably one of the best single issues I’ve ever read
A Cyclops action figure firing an optic blast that, on close inspection, is revealed to be a sausage
The Tamashii Nations Instagram reposted this and I felt you all needed to see it
Great article about the Olds data centre. The property is right across the highway from my college, and the speed with which they are trying to approve and build it definitely has a lot of people in Olds nervous thenarwhal.ca/olds-alberta...
"Friends" is a beloved American sitcom that aired from 1994 to 2004, following six young adults—Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe—living in New York City. The show explores their friendships, romances, careers, and personal growth over ten seasons.
Since the Trump administration eliminated the "de minimis" exemption last year, small Canadian businesses have been scrambling to understand complex trade rules they never had to worry about before. For some, the uncertainty is too much.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art... #retail
One, galling. Two, utterly unsurprising because the site is a superfluous third nipple on the broader academic body. It doesn't do anything, never really did anything, and was charging for some vague networking promises which never seemed to materialize in any serious way. Of course they went here.
“Well son, let me tell you about a man, I guess you could say he was the original aura farmer”
A photo of Australian comedian Sam Campbell in a grey suit with text that reads “it’s just exciting to know people are talking about me.”
Shit
Good and useful tech doesn't have to force itself onto you. Good and useful tech doesn't have to beg to be used.
A graphic announcing the February Co-op Orientation. The drawing has a grey textured paper background and black text and drawings on top that make it look like a map. The text says "Co-op Orientation" in the big bold title and then underneath in smaller text it says, "February 28th 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM ET // March 1st 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM PHT // March 1st 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM AEDT". There is a drawing of a compass on the right hand side of the text and there are dashed lines around the borders that mimic a map route and there is also a big black X at the bottom left corner.
New to the Co-op and trying to find your footing? Or maybe you've been here a while and are looking to get more involved? Join us for our Co-op Orientation!
Art by Kwai | @kwaiflower.bsky.social
As a Jew”ish” person, I’d say the latter (genuinely lucky)
Still can’t believe Shinji’s mom is in that shoe
I just backed 100 FAQ On Making Comics on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/sxb...
Yesterday, those who teach Intro to Sociology at Florida colleges (as opposed to universities) received a ready-made curriculum from the state and were ordered to teach it.
Yes, you read that correctly. The *state* is enforcing a curriculum on college profs, complete w/ the following restrictions:
48 hours & only $25 away from crushing $23K! ARE YOU EXPERIENCED in the ultimate art form? 100 FAQ On Making Comics. From Story & Art To Production & Print. From oft-asked to oddball. From me to you. With art by the irascible Philip Bond. www.kickstarter.com/projects/sxb...
The Comics Biz: 5 Financial Essentials for Cartoonists Date & Time Feb 21, 2026 11:00 AM in Pacific Time (US and Canada) Description Having trouble with the business side of your comics practice? No need to worry! In this fast-paced, two-hour workshop, Dr. Elaine Grogan Luttrull, founder of Minerva Financial Arts, will teach you five financial tips and tricks that every cartoonist should know and do, setting the stage for success in 2026. Specifically, we'll answer: 1. How should you price your work? 2. What tools are best for tracking inventory, expenses, and income? 3. What is deductible for tax purposes? 4. What taxes do you pay (or collect)? 5. What financial habits make a difference? Bring your questions and your struggles -- We'll tackle them all together. This event is FREE and open to the public. Sponsored by the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum.
This looks like a genuinely valuable talk. "The Comics Biz: 5 Financial Essentials for Cartoonists" courtesy of The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum. osu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
My book is out today and my publisher has made it on sale!
BREAKING: The Department of Education has ended its directive that attempted to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools nationwide.
This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.
Me: “Krull is the 1983 film inspired by Dungeons and Dragons about a warrior with a throwing star. Kull is the 1997 film based on the Robert E. Howard character about a warrior with a battle axe.”
Student: “What does this have to do with business communications?”
Me: “Furthermore, Kevin Sorbo is…”
