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Jack Phoenix (a comics librarian)

@comicslibrarian.bsky.social

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Librarian specializing in comics. Reviewer of books and comics for library publications. Married to @mathewcasper.bsky.social 🇺🇸 living in 🇨🇦 My book https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/maximizing-the-impact-of-comics-in-your-library-9781440868856/

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Jack Phoenix (a comics librarian) @comicslibrarian.bsky.social · 2h

I just watched SILVER BULLET like two days ago!

Jack Phoenix (a comics librarian) @comicslibrarian.bsky.social · 3h

Happy #caturday

A black and white cat is lying on the lap of a person wearing shorts. The person’s bare feet are visible, and the setting appears to be indoors with wooden flooring. The cat looks relaxed and slightly tilted its head, resting against the person’s

A black cat is sitting on a person's lap, with a hand gently petting its head. The background shows a wooden floor and feet in gray sneakers.

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Jack Phoenix (a comics librarian) @comicslibrarian.bsky.social · 3h

I already like 🇨🇦 #thanksgiving more than 🇺🇸 Thanksgiving; it’s a little less serious and the vibes are better, it exists instead of Cbus Day, etc.

But as a red-blooded American, I firmly believe Oct should be all spooky, all the time with no interruption from a wholesome, family holiday.

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Jack Phoenix (a comics librarian) @comicslibrarian.bsky.social · 3h

Not gonna lie, I did not know that was a Jewish stereotype

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CaptnCanada 🇨🇦 @captncanada.bsky.social · 4h

Description of Canadian versus American Thanksgiving

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Jack Phoenix (a comics librarian) @comicslibrarian.bsky.social · 17h

#comics #comicsky

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Jack Phoenix (a comics librarian) @comicslibrarian.bsky.social · 17h

I posted a thing earlier regarding a Stan Lee signature machine, and I DID doublecheck to make sure it was true.

However upon triple-checking, I am now not so sure, so I deleted the post.

Jack Phoenix (a comics librarian) @comicslibrarian.bsky.social · 18h

I had to check to make sure this wasn’t satire because it’s so ludicrous. Apparently this machine is at #NYCC right now

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Jack Phoenix (a comics librarian) @comicslibrarian.bsky.social · 20h

Nothing is so pure than a dog happily looking up at its owner with a big grateful grin during a walk.

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Jack Phoenix (a comics librarian) @comicslibrarian.bsky.social · 1d

Oh this is lovely

Veronica Leonard @travelprose.bsky.social · 1d

Visiting Warkworth Ontario where people celebrate thanks giving with their thank prayers written on streamers all down the Main Street. I’m than kful for this guy

Jack Phoenix (a comics librarian) @comicslibrarian.bsky.social · 1d

One of the best comic cons

Baltimore Comic-Con @baltimorecomiccon.bsky.social · 1d

Baltimore Comic-Con 2025 Shines a Light on Educational Programming

Full PR: conta.cc/4nCHWuj

#baltimorecomiccon

Jack Phoenix (a comics librarian) @comicslibrarian.bsky.social · 1d

My adorkable husbeast has been making a point to refer to soccer as “football” here in #canada and I had to break the news to him.

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Jack Phoenix (a comics librarian) @comicslibrarian.bsky.social · 1d

So sorry, sir

Jack Phoenix (a comics librarian) @comicslibrarian.bsky.social · 1d

Jesus…SINNERS, WEAPONS, TOGETHER, COMPANION, FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES, CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD, now GOOD BOY?

There’s only so much amazing horror I can take in a single year!*

*jk the limit does not exist

a blue screen with the words good boy written on it

Alt: a blue screen with the words good boy written on it

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Jack Phoenix (a comics librarian) @comicslibrarian.bsky.social · 1d

It should say "when" he doesn't win, not "if"

Steve Herman @newsguy.bsky.social · 1d

The Guardian- The US president may impose tariffs, demand higher NATO contributions or even declare Norway an enemy, analyst says, if on Friday he is not awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. www.theguardian.com/world/202...

Norway braces for Trump’s reaction if he does not win Nobel peace prize

US president may impose tariffs, demand higher Nato contributions or even declare Norway an enemy, analyst says

www.theguardian.com

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 1d

Meet the German virtuoso who's just been hired as Rush's new drummer, replacing the late, great Neil Peart.

Who Is Anika Nilles? Meet Rush's New Virtuosic Drummer

bit.ly

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Jack Phoenix (a comics librarian) @comicslibrarian.bsky.social · 1d

*snort*

Jack Phoenix (a comics librarian) @comicslibrarian.bsky.social · 1d

Sorry for being such a tourist since I live here now, but this is my first time in this part of #toronto

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Jack Phoenix (a comics librarian) @comicslibrarian.bsky.social · 1d

@newyorkcomiccon.bsky.social FOMO is hitting so hard, y’all. #NYCC

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jessamyn @librarian.bsky.social · 1d

. @404media.co is investigating book bans. They could use your pointers on where to be looking. You can do it anonymously.

"We need help deciding... which school districts and cities to seek public records from and... where we should point our reporting efforts. "

www.404media.co/help-us-inve...

Help Us Investigate Book Bans and Educational Censorship Around America

404 Media has gotten a grant to unearth public records about systematic censorship of books, schools, and libraries in the U.S.

www.404media.co

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Joe Boo-nenwald @joegrunenwald.bsky.social · 25d

Somehow the legendary Karen Berger (@karenpberger.bsky.social) has fewer than 1000 followers here. This must be corrected. You know what to do, comics folks.

Karen Berger currently only has 982 followers on Bluesky. What in the WORLD.

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Zeyi Yang 杨泽毅 @zeyiyang.bsky.social · 1d

This week's newsletter Made in China: How Hong Kong's former glory in manufacturing led to the creation of Labubu, and how Pop Mart turned Hong Kong's indie toy industry into a mass market spectacle.

www.wired.com/story/made-i...

The City That Made the World Fall for a Monster

How Hong Kong gave rise to Labubu and a designer toy movement now shaping global culture.

www.wired.com

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Jack Phoenix (a comics librarian) @comicslibrarian.bsky.social · 1d

Last month I got a new phone number, and for three glorious weeks, I was spam call free.

I guess those days are done.

Jack Phoenix (a comics librarian) @comicslibrarian.bsky.social · 2d

Last night I dreamt there was a far inferior ROGER RABBIT sequel.

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Ibrahim Moustafa @ibrahimmoustafa.bsky.social · 2d

#Comics folks, I need you to pull up to this one.

The world sucks right now, and we have the opportunity to do a little bit of good for a displaced and marginalized member of our community. Please join me in supporting this KS campaign!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/den...

If you're somebody who values supporting marginalized voices in comics, here's your chance to put your money where your values are!

The writer of this RINGO NOM’D INDIE COMIC (and a very dear friend of mine) is a Syrian Refugee who has been through more continuous hardships than I have space to list here; constantly navigating visa applications, unstable living conditions, predatory landlords (limited options as a refugee).

Anas just wants to make comics and live a normal life like what so many of us take for granted. Backing this campaign will help Anas to take the next step toward freedom and autonomy, helping to fund a move to another country with more stable employment options. This is truly one of the most important comics purchases you will ever make.

Middle Eastern and North African comics creators are some of the most underrepresented in the comics industry of the western world. Anas isn’t running a GoFundMe to support this move, and is not asking for charity. Simply, Anas is using their talent for storytelling, along with Dennis’ gorgeous art, to offer you a beautiful experience in the comics medium, that also goes toward funding a better life for Anas.

I’m so proud of Anas, and humbled by their experiences and perseverance. I would like to see Anas’ Dream realized, and I’d love to see this community help to make that happen. Please join me in pledging to the Etheres Kickstarter campaign! (link below).

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