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James Brophy @jamesfbrophy.bsky.social · 3h

Where is best to buy this lovely creture?

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ShortBox Comics Fair @shortboxcomicsfair.bsky.social · 11d

It's that time: ShortBox Comics Fair is here!

Over 140+ all-new, original comics created by artists from around the world, gathered exclusively in one place -for October only!

And it's all online, with all digital comics: no shipping, no waiting, no travelling.

www.shortboxcomicsfair.com

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James Brophy @jamesfbrophy.bsky.social · 6h

What edge play looked like in 1959.

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Variety @variety.com · 6h

Disney’s sci-fi sequel “Tron: Ares” opened to a disappointing $33.5 million this weekend, falling short of projections of $45 million to $50 million.

For comparison, 2010’s “Tron: Legacy” debuted to $44 million (not adjusted for inflation).

variety.com/2025/film/bo...

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James Brophy @jamesfbrophy.bsky.social · 6h

I want to see it. I'm very much here for the world and the new music... Jared Leto though. No one wants to go with me and hes the named reason.

People will hold their nose to see him in a smaller role like Blade Runner or Suicide Squad but as a lead, people dont feel comfortable watching him.

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 6h

Catherine Connolly has said she has been the underdog all her life as the frontrunner outlined her vision to expand the role of the Irish presidency
www.thejournal.ie/catherine-co...

Catherine Connolly, who has been the underdog ‘all her life’, on her presidential vision

The left-wing independent candidate said there is a ‘golden opportunity’ for Fianna Fáil supporters to back her campaign.

www.thejournal.ie

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James Brophy @jamesfbrophy.bsky.social · 6h

On the pain front I feel like I've been punched in the chest.

James Brophy @jamesfbrophy.bsky.social · 6h

Your not supposed to let chronic pain get you down. You are supposed to feel greatfull for what you have but it runs out, you know.

The second thing I volunteered for this year has left me feeling messed around.

Some of this is on me and bad timing, but it still feels shit. Gratitude runs out.

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Gryph @gryphman.bsky.social · 1d

Or the blackbird jet who turns into a knight, then can power up into a gryphontaur

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Dave Levitan @davelevitan.bsky.social · 1d

“We can give $20 billion to Argentina but we can’t afford the CDC’s measles experts” is a hell of an argument

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LongTime🤓FirstTime👨‍💻 @longtimehistory.bsky.social · 1d

ICE secretly kidnap autistic boy during bathroom break—never notify parents.

Mother reported him missing a week ago—turns out ICE had him detained the whole time.

He was helping sell fruit and asked to go to the restroom—by the time she was done helping a customer he was gone.

Houston, Texas

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James Brophy @jamesfbrophy.bsky.social · 1d

That's octocon over for me this year. Headed home.

Gonna try for the dead dog on Monday. See you there. #octocon

Dead Dog: Mon 13 October - nearest LUAS (red line) Tram stop: Jervis. Then cross the river (over Capel St bridge). Venue is then straight ahead -on your left.

On Monday, October 13th, starting from 12:00 and lasting until it ends (usually) around 16:00, the traditional post-Octocon, Dead Dogs will once again be hosted by Dave Lally at the Porterhouse on Parliament Street (in Dublin 2) for people to enjoy a post- convention chat. Real craft ales and hot food available. Pub tables have been booked. For web Map: "D02vr94"

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Phil Szostak @philszostak.bsky.social · 1d

Pre-order your copy of @ABRAMSbooks’ The Art of Star Wars: Andor (The Complete Series) today! Featuring artwork from all 24 episodes, plus extensive interviews with creator Tony Gilroy, star Diego Luna, Emmy-winning production designer Luke Hull, and many more! (May 19, 2026)

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James Brophy @jamesfbrophy.bsky.social · 1d

It really is "What if transformers were stupid fun"

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V-Rider 🏍️ @vriderch.bsky.social · 1d

BAT-BULANCE

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James Brophy @jamesfbrophy.bsky.social · 1d

Feels like Hbo tried that.

Please enjoy: A Job Interview With The Same Arc In Quality As 'Game Of Thrones'
youtube.com/shorts/E1VQI...

A Job Interview With The Same Arc In Quality As 'Game Of Thrones'

YouTube video by Game Changer Shorts

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James Brophy @jamesfbrophy.bsky.social · 1d

I dare say that the people who want to see a good Tron movie (im one of them) do not overlap with people who find Jared Leto Very Creepy.

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The Spaceshipper 🚀 @thespaceshipper.com · 2d

From one iconic design to another: Tron (1982) & Akira (1988)

Director and writer Katsuhiro Ōtomo: “In terms of Kaneda's bike in Akira, the initial inspiration was the lightcycles from Tron designed by Syd Mead. However, they are wide, so I halved them and used that as an initial basis.”

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James Brophy @jamesfbrophy.bsky.social · 1d

Reccomended from the pannel the Michael Carroll & PJ Holden colaberation Judge Dread: Every Empire Falls.

The other artists in the book are Paul Davidson, Colin MacNeil, Henry Flint and last but certanly not least the last Dredd art by Carlos Ezquerra.

@octocon.bsky.social parody art by me. 😄

Judge Dredd: Every Empire Falls

Writer Michael Carroll

Paul Davidson (Illustrator), Colin MacNeil (Illustrator), Henry Flint (Illustrator), Paul j holden (Illustrator), Carlos Ezquerra (Illustrator)

A parody illustration of every empire falls cover with Octocons, octopus mascot Octo as a judge.

The text reads: Judge Octo: Every Empire Floods.

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James Brophy @jamesfbrophy.bsky.social · 1d

Be sure and check out the Weekly Comic: Terran Omega at patreon.com/pjholden its free but comes in color for £1.

NEW Weekly Comic: Terran Omega page 2 and 3

James Brophy @jamesfbrophy.bsky.social · 1d

On now @octocon.bsky.social (2000) A-D: Discussing Comics with Michael Carroll www.michaelowencarroll.com and PJ Holden @pauljholden.com

Paul Carroll of @limitbreakcomics.bsky.social moderating.