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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · Oct 16

Looking to print comics through a print service, but not sure where to start? 🤔🖨️

I got you covered with THE REALLY HUGE COMIC BOOK PRINTER GUIDE! 📚🎉

If you make comics or zines, or know someone who does, please share this resource and Make More Comics! ❤️☮️

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The Really Huge Comic Book Printer Guide - EasterlyArt

So you’ve finally finished making your first comic book, and now you’re on the hunt to find a printer to bring your comic book to life. You jump online, start searching for printers, and you suddenly ...

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Deana Igelsrud @digelsrud.bsky.social · 5d

Mark your calendars THIS FRIDAY (10/24) 2:30pm at Lightbox. Myself, Karla Ortiz, & Ben Zhao will be discussing new tools/updates re: combating GenAI legislatively, as well as in court & new tools.

We’re making progress. Banding together we can & are combating theft of creative works from so many.

Friday, (10/24) Ballroom G at Lightbox - join Karla, Ben & Deana to discuss the fight for artists against GenAI

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 4d

What's the hot take on people in the corporate animation studio space moving to more independent studio setups like setting up channels on Youtube and such?

I still can't get over seeing a plushie for a character featured in The Amazing Digital Circus at Meijer or Target recently.

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 4d

If anyone on the panel would be open to record this talk just in case, I think a lot of people would appreciate it so that it could be uploaded sooner than later for others who couldn't attend.

This is one of those topics that shouldn't turn into just promo material for next year's LBX.

James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 5d

Will this talk be recorded?

James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 5d

Scooped this up earlier this year. The robot reminded me a lot of Master Shake.

James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 7d

Not a fan of Ai but still want to use Pinterest for reference?

Good news! You can turn of those stupid Ai settings on Pinterest after all to get rid of the slop.

That said, it does say a lot that Pinterest auto-opts you into Ai gimmicks. Again, we need new regulations on Ai and data.

#NoAi

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 7d

Like I said, @fantagraphics.bsky.social totes are worth it. ✅️

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 7d

I can speak confidently as someone who bought one of the Monica totes from Fantagraphics in 2023 at SPX, Fanta totes are worth it. Definitely keeping tabs on the Tonta tote.

James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 13d

My editor was helping share some news with people at NYCC, so most of the news I've been getting has been about reactions from people getting said news.

James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 14d

I know people in Ypsi have been fighting back as well, but that felt like something that was kept quiet as well.

James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 14d

Has Microsoft already built the data center?

This is the only article, if you can call it that, that talks about the data center.

That said, I agree. We need to keep these companies out of Michigan because it would ruin our ecosystem and environment.

www.mlive.com/news/grand-r...

Michigan is big on data centers, but what do Switch and Microsoft do for Kent County?

Despite minimal job growth, experts say data centers are essential infrastructure for manufacturing, so Michigan needs big incentives to attract them.

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 16d

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 17d

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 17d

You're an MF DOOM fan, and you know you need something for special for your bookshelf. Maybe you know a DOOM fan in your life, and needs a special gift for the holiday season.

Show some love and give this post a repost so people can know they can bring some DOOM home with them.

#HipHop #MFDOOM

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 17d

Consider dropping by my shop and seeing if there might be something for you!

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Celebrate your love for Nerd and Hip Hop culture with my one of a kind artwork available in my shop!

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 17d

I have 11 sticker packs of these designs ready to find a new home with you or someone you know.

If you dig the designs, or know someone who does, give this post a like and repost so more people can find it.

#HipHop #Gundam #HipHopGundam

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 17d

Previously, @bsky.app made it clear they won't use Ai on users like these other tech bro platforms.

This is why I trust BlueSky to do the right thing by users and protect out content instead of exploit it.

It's a lot of work to build up a following here, but it's worth it. Again, I trust BSKY.

James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 17d

I don't use Twitter anymore because I don't trust Musk or their Ai policies.

I also limit my use of Meta (Facebook and Instagram) because I don't trust Zuck and their Ai policies.

Any social media platform that scrapes content to train Ai is dangerous and should not be supported.

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Center For Humane Technology @humanetech.bsky.social · 18d

CHT co-founder Tristan Harris returns to "The Daily Show" for an incisive conversation about the reckless AI path we're on, driven by the race to achieve market dominance: "This is an insane way to roll out a technology."

Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=675d_6WGPbo

Tristan Harris – The Dangers of Unregulated AI on Humanity & the Workforce | The Daily Show

YouTube video by The Daily Show

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 18d

Good TV in general 📺

James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 19d

Saturday is going to be fun!

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pulp.aadl.org @pulp.aadl.org · 25d

The headliners at the 2025 A2CAF: Small + Indie Press event are also known for works outside of graphic novels. Get to know artists Caroline Cash, Lisa Hanawalt, and Julia Wertz ahead of the fest, which runs all day on Saturday, October 11, at @aadl.org's Downtown location.
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Promo art for the 2025 A2CAF: Small + Indie Press and author photos of Julia Wertz, Lisa Hanawalt, and Caroline Cash.

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James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 19d

Can't wait!

James Easterly @easterlyart.com · 19d

Looking forward to Saturday!

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Athenaeum Comic Art @athenaeumcomicart.bsky.social · 19d

Hey friends! We need your help. This Saturday, A2CAF: Small and Indie Press, our free @aadl.org comics show, is back. Help us get out the word by sharing this post with your friends, loved ones, and comics aficionados. We wanna pack the library with cool comics fans!

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