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Chad Wrataric
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Dreadnought of chicanery. He/him.
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Melissa Mathews in The Curious Classroom - Page 7
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Miss Mathews nervously tries to make an objection while Mrs. Jargon affectionally tousles the hair of her son, Rex. Text reads: "Isle of Elsi Page 407”
February 12, 2026 at 8:56 PM
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comicsinthega.bsky.social
Today is the birthday of writer Bill Finger (Feb. 8, 1914-Jan. 18, 1974), who took Bob Kane’s initial idea & developed it into the Batman we know today. He also wrote the first appearance of the original Green Lantern, and cocreated Robin, the Joker, Catwoman, Lana Lang, Wildcat, Riddler, & more.
A black and white photo of Finger The covers to the first appearances of Batman, Robin, and Green Lantern, and the splash page to the first appearance of Wildcat.
February 8, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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Jim Aparo: Brave & Bold Artist ships Feb. 18!
See a preview, and order it here: twomorrows.com/index.php?ma...

Jim Aparo: Brave & Bold Artist
by Eric Nolen-Weathington & Jim Amash
176-page Color Hardcover
$39.95 cover price • Digital Edition: $14.99
LUNAR Code: 1025TM1007
ISBN13: 978-1-60549-137-0
January 31, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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aleclongstreth.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Alec Longstreth and my goal is to pitch four picture books this year. Here is a sample illustration from the first book which I'll be sending around this month! See more of my work on my illustration website: www.alecillustration.com
A little girl walks in the rain, holding hands with her dad. She smiles and points to a squirrel that she has noticed climbing on a tree. There are sword ferns in the background, and nettles in the foreground. Text reads: " Alec Longstreth www.alecillustration.com "
February 5, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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aleclongstreth.bsky.social
Melissa Mathews in The Curious Classroom - Page 6
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#fantasy #middlegrade #webcomic #comicsforkids #kidscomics #allagescomics #isleofelsi #aleclongstreth
A bunch of kids file into the public library and look around. Donna Drab waves to her brother across the room and Mr. Rebmul glares from below. Text reads: "Isle of Elsi Page 406”
February 5, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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New video at the Helioscope youtube channel: Colleen Coover draws Howard the Duck! @colleencoover.bsky.social youtu.be/o6DSXU555II
Colleen Coover draws Howard the Duck
YouTube video by Helioscope PDX
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February 3, 2026 at 11:49 PM
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aleclongstreth.bsky.social
Melissa Mathews in The Curious Classroom - Page 5
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#fantasy #middlegrade #webcomic #comicsforkids #kidscomics #allagescomics #isleofelsi #aleclongstreth
Miss Mathews leads the children across the town bridge. Behind her Sally gives Brad a piggy back ride, Rex whistles, Reilly juggles four balls, and Otto looks on with amazement. Text reads: "Isle of Elsi Page 405”Miss Mathews leads the children across the town bridge. Behind her Sally gives Brad a piggy back ride, Rex whistles, Reilly juggles four balls, and Otto looks on with amazement. Text reads: "Isle of Elsi Page 405”
January 29, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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aleclongstreth.bsky.social
Melissa Mathews in The Curious Classroom - Page 4
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#fantasy #middlegrade #webcomic #comicsforkids #kidscomics #allagescomics #isleofelsi #aleclongstreth
Sally Sanders stands up and shouts at her teacher. The other students look at her with shocked expressions on their faces. Text reads: "Isle of Elsi Page 404”
January 22, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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Abolish ICE. A little journal comic from South Minneapolis.

#iceoutmpls #iceoutcomics #iceoutofmpls
Just before Christmas, I got a puppy. Her name is Minerva, and we call her *Minnie. I'm still learning how to understand her. Me: Do you need to go outside? Do you need to go outside, little baby? Do you need to do a poo? Do you need to do a widdle piddle? Minnie: Arf! *I just call her "little baby" most of the time. I'm also realizing I can't turn off the baby talk now. Nobody tells you about that. I got so lucky with my first puppy. Her wonderful foster parents had her completely house-trained by the time we adopted her, so taking her outside for potty time has been pretty easy. I've got the puppy poopy routine pretty much down, now. Me, putting on my coat: Let's see... I got the little poopy bags, puppy treats for bribes, jacket, scarf, phone… I think that's everything… Oh yes! And my passport. I had been carrying around my passport for a while, but I knew it didn't matter. This is wrong. Nobody is required to carry around their papers. I became a US citizen when I was seven. Since I was born in a refugee camp, I was stateless. The US is the only nation where I've ever held citizenship. It's the only passport I've ever had, and it still felt important. Protective. I would hold it in my pocket like a talisman, like it might ward off ghosts or something. But I realized I was holding onto it basically out of superstition. ICE will pick up anybody. I know that. So I tucked my passport away. And I largely avoid leaving my house. I live a few blocks just South of George Floyd Square. I was in the neighborhood for that, too. And all the neighbors came together to protect each other. We're already organized. We'll do our best to get through this. Me, to my dog: I hope I can take you for a walk someday soon. Won't that be nice, little baby?
January 16, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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Melissa Mathews in The Curious Classroom - Page 3
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Miss Mathews looks grumpy with arms crossed while Rex bolts upright, with finger raised, as if he suddenly had a great idea. Text reads: "Isle of Elsi Page 403”
January 15, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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Comic artist LeBeau Underwood’s daughter has been missing in Chicago since yesterday morning. Please share in the hopes we can bring the family a happy conclusion to this.
January 13, 2026 at 11:44 PM
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Melissa Mathews in The Curious Classroom - Page 2
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#fantasy #middlegrade #webcomic #comicsforkids #kidscomics #allagescomics #isleofelsi #aleclongstreth
All of the kids sit on the class benches looking up at Miss Mathews with grumpy expressions on their faces. Text reads: "Isle of Elsi Page 402”
January 8, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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mexopolis.bsky.social
After lots of blood, sweat, and tears—AND EVEN MORE BLOOD—here it is: the full 40-minute pilot of EL GUAPO VS. THE NARCO VAMPIRES!!!
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El Guapo vs The Narco Vampires (FULL PILOT ANIMATIC)
YouTube video by Jorge R. Gutierrez
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January 4, 2026 at 1:24 AM
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aleclongstreth.bsky.social
A new Isle of Elsi storyline starts today!!!

Melissa Mathews in The Curious Classroom - Page 1
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Miss Mathews wipes her sweaty brow while two students in the foreground are juggling by passing beanbags back and forth. Text reads: "Isle of Elsi Page 401”
January 1, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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Santo versus the Vampire Women. 1962 Lucha Libre versus voluptuous vamp in glorious rubber bat gothic. Wonderfully wild. The world needs more Santo.
#horrorcommunity #horrorfamily #film #horrormovie #horrorfilm #horrorfan #mexicanhorror #horroraddict #filmsky #horrorsky #mutantfam #santo #horrorfam
December 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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It is Christmas Eve and Gotham City is gripped by fear.

Random citizens are turning into killers; they don masks and start murder sprees for no apparent reason.

Tim Drake attempts to solve the case on his own to prove to himself and The Batman that he is worthy to wear the Robin costume.
Tim Drake stands in the batcave and looks at the Robin costume in a glass display. Overhead the ghosts of Dick Grayson and Jason Todd hang in front of the large shadow of The Batman. - Batman #456, Nov 1990 by Alan Grant, Norm Breyfogle and Steve Mitchell.
December 23, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Join us on The Purple Stuff Podcast for a holiday blast from the past as we flip through the 1987 Sears Wish Book. We’ve got an interesting haul including everything from My Monster Pets to Cobra-Fa-La-La-La-LAAAAA (see what I did there?) Available to listen to NOW!
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December 21, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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NYC Council approves JACK KIRBY WAY permanent street name
NYC Council approves JACK KIRBY WAY street
After much effort, the legendary comic creator gets a true NYC honor!
www.comicsbeat.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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aleclongstreth.bsky.social
Phase 7 #027 is now available for ordering from @radiatorcomics.bsky.social www.radiatorcomics.com/shop/uncateg... #minicomics #selfpublishing #starwars #hourlycomicday
Phase 7 No. 027 | Radiator Comics
Radiator Comics distributes, produces, and promotes hand-made, self-published and small-press comics that focus on self-expression and storytelling. At the core of our mission is a commitment to incre...
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December 8, 2025 at 10:46 PM
drmidnite32.bsky.social
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WKRP in Cincinnati - S1E7 - Turkeys Away (Segment) (SUPERSCALED)
YouTube video by Crosscut Films
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November 27, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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It's Monday. So I thought I'd checka my email.
flashy: homestarrunner.com/sbemails/210...
tubey: youtu.be/-zhsNdk1_Vc?si
November 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Also, the #MaumeeIndoorTheater is giving me MY OWN EVENT SPOTLIGHT. This is huge for me. I'll be doing readings, a Q&A, and selling books. PLEASE SHARE! #MaumeeOhio #BeckyBooks #FlinchBooks

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November 21, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Authors- sign up and do your part!
arstechnica.com Ars Technica @arstechnica.com · Aug 27
AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.
Authors celebrate “historic” settlement coming soon in Anthropic class action
Advocates fear such settlements will “financially ruin” the AI industry.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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dinosaurdracula.bsky.social
Hey! I'm doing mini holiday blogs on the site every day through Xmas, if you're into that sort of thing. Read and check back: dinosaurdracula.com/blog/christmas-countdown/
November 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.

Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM