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Nika

@nikacomics.bsky.social

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I draw and write all kinds of stories. She/her 🌿 "Signals" Volume 1 & 2 now out from Dark Horse: http://tinyurl.com/3u5a3cdm Working on visual novel "Aurelie and the City of Thieves" ( #ACOT ) and MG graphic novel "Robot Ramen Cafe" (2027 Oni Press)

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Nika @nikacomics.bsky.social · Nov 18

Realized I slid onto Bluesky without any proper intro posts 😅 Hello, I’m Nika, and I like to work across illustration, comics, and writing. Drawing fantasy dames and making my OCs pine for each other is my whole jam ✌🏼

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Nika @nikacomics.bsky.social · 15d

Loving the grit ✨

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ngoziu @ngoziu.com · 19d

GUYS, FLIP IS OUT TODAY!!! 🥳🎉🎈 This is my most autobiographical story to date, and so close to my heart!✨

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Suzanne ✨🌑 @tendermiasma.com · 21d

DO NOT participate in #blueskyblackout2025

I'm nsfw artist and other nsfw artists are asking you to SHOUT! Bsky wants to censor us so the worst thing we can do is censor ourselves!

Publicly shame them, use the feedback button, and post about it using the tag #bskycensorship

Silence is compliance!

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Trung Le Nguyen @trungles.com · 22d

Lord alive, they want fictional characters in fictional sexual situations to model consent for literal adults like a patronizing early 2020’s sitcom where the point of the writing is to convey that the writer’s been to therapy at some point

Bluesky @bsky.app · 22d

Thank you to the 14,000+ people who shared feedback on our community guidelines! We’re updating our rules for clarity, strengthening enforcement, and introducing product changes for healthier conversations. New guidelines kick in Oct 15. bsky.social/about/blog/0...

Building Healthier Social Media: Updated Guidelines and New Features - Bluesky

Public discourse on social media has grown toxic and divisive, but unlike other platforms, Bluesky is building a social web that empowers people instead of exploiting them.

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Nika @nikacomics.bsky.social · 22d

All the swishing fabrics and fabulous props would make great short vids! But in a minimal effort pinch you could maybe even just repurpose the timed poses from the site 🤔

Nika @nikacomics.bsky.social · 22d

I think Bsky will continue to truck along (for now), but I wonder if Instagram or TikTok would be good channels for you

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Nika @nikacomics.bsky.social · 23d

Yay glad to hear it! SPX is one of my favorite shows. I live in the area so I try to make it every year!

Nika @nikacomics.bsky.social · 24d

I did!! Hope you did too!

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Nika @nikacomics.bsky.social · 24d

Just read the copy I got at SPX! The book came out beautifully and the story is so sweet :D I loved all the statues

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inknose @inknose.bsky.social · 25d

my latest fanbook is here!! ❤️ enjoy! tell your hualian-loving friends! & if you read it I'd love to hear your thoughts as always 😁🥰

The Yam Fam 🍠 @ SHOP UPDATE 9/17 @yamfamcomics.com · 25d

DIVINE INSPIRATION, a #TGCF fancomic by inknose, is now available for print mail order and as a digital PDF!
hualian + the peanut gallery / SFW / 34 pages
🦋 PRINT: www.yamfamcomics.com/store/divine...
💕 DIGITAL: theyamfam.itch.io/divine-inspi...

Cover of "Divine Inspiration: a TGCF fanbook by inknose" featuring a painted illustration of Hua Cheng's hands caressing a stone bust of Xie Lian. The title is printed in silver foil.

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Nika @nikacomics.bsky.social · 26d

That was a lovely SPX, my creative cup is filled 💗

Nika @nikacomics.bsky.social · 29d

I was not expecting to be tested like this this weekend

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Emily Cheeseman @emcheeseman.bsky.social · Sep 2

Emerging from my cave to present the cover of the new comic. 28 pages of medieval drama are coming hot off the risograph to debut at @smallpressexpo.bsky.social

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Nika @nikacomics.bsky.social · Sep 11

This is going to be so good!!!

Megan Kearney @spookymeggie.bsky.social · Sep 9

It's coming!! I'm thrilled to reveal the cover for Corpse de Ballet! us.macmillan.com/books/978125...

#murderballet

Corpse de Ballet

In her solo graphic novel debut, Megan Kearney weaves a fresh tale of dark academia and brutal competition. This psychological thriller is perfect for fans o...

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Barbara Perez Marquez➡️BCC Table 519 @mustachebabs.com · Sep 3

Another thing ahead of @smallpressexpo.bsky.social: If you are staying in #Baltimore before heading to the show, the next Comics Social is happening at @dreamersbmore.bsky.social on Friday the 12th, 6-9! Free and open to join by anyone in comics!✨

Poster by the wonderful @katakane.bsky.social 💯

A vibrant pink and yellow poster made by Kata Kane featuring three chibi characters reading, drawing, and writing comics. The poster has the following information:

Charm City Comix Social
@ Dreamers and Make-believers
400 S Highland Ave
*masks required
Friday, September 12th
SPX Eve!
6-9pm

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Nika @nikacomics.bsky.social · Sep 10

Aw yes!! Gotta get me a Howl

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zack 🖤 comms open @vampbyte.bsky.social · Aug 28

WIP

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✨️Zombie✨️ ~drawing comics~ @zombieisok.gay · Aug 26

my shop is open again! new standees, stickers, prints, and such are available, plus some restocked pins and books.
www.etsy.com/shop/Zombiei...

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Barbara Perez Marquez➡️BCC Table 519 @mustachebabs.com · Aug 15

Something something, gotta be your own hype team, etc 😌

Did you hear @rhinosnax.bsky.social and I are nominated for the Outstanding Online Comic Ignatz? 👀

Did you know you can consider us for your vote in that category? ✨

Now you know! 🙌

Edited comic panel from the comic Kiss the Cook. Marcelle is looking out her window at the excited townspeople below.

Crowd gossip: Did you hear?

Whispers of excitement: I love indie!

Crowd gossip: Kiss the Cook is nominated for an Ignatz! We should vote for it!

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Nika @nikacomics.bsky.social · Aug 18

Same here :D And yay good!!

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Faith ➡️ Lightbox Expo AA506 @faithschaffer.bsky.social · Aug 16

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Nika @nikacomics.bsky.social · Aug 18

Sorry to have missed it this year but glad you had a good time! Hope you sold lots 🔥

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Keezy Young🌼 @keezyyoung.bsky.social · Aug 11

hey all, do i know any cartoonists with both GNs and shorts/zines who've been to MICE recently?

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Nika @nikacomics.bsky.social · Aug 5

Having cats is a little like being at sea...anything not secured or bolted down is liable to end up on the floor 😂

Nika @nikacomics.bsky.social · Aug 1

Woo, that's a wrap! How fun, 10/10 would do it again 🎨

Nika @nikacomics.bsky.social · Jun 29

I joined Team Fossils for #ArtFight2025! Excited to give this a try.

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Battle card for Art Fight 2025 / Team Fossils:
Username: Nikacomics
I attack humanoid OCS, leaning towards modern designs atm. Friendly fire, revenge ok, though probably 1x per person. I have human characters.