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Gryph @gryphman.bsky.social · 4h

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 · 5h

“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 · 8h

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 · 5h

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 · 6h

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 · 5h

It really is "What if transformers were stupid fun"

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V-Rider 🏍️ @vriderch.bsky.social · 22h

BAT-BULANCE

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James Brophy @jamesfbrophy.bsky.social · 5h

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 · 6h

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 · 1d

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 · 8h

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 · 8h

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 · 8h

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.

Saturday, October 11, 2025 16:00

(2000) A-D: Discussing Comics with Michael Carroll and PJ Holden

Shannon 2 + Alpha Stream, Duration: 60 mins

Michael Carroll

Paul Carroll (moderator)

PJ Holden

In-person only, Panel, Comics, Creatives,

Two much-beloved Irish comic creators, Michael Carroll and PJ Holden, sit down to be grilled by Paul Carroll on the A- D (and probably other letters, too) of comics and their careers.

A photo of the pannel (2000) A-D: Discussing Comics with Michael Carroll and PJ Holden

On the pannel table:
Michael Carroll

PJ Holden

Paul Carroll (moderator)

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PJ Holden @pauljholden.com · 10h

Doomed we’re all doomed!

Doctor doom pencil drawing. Raising a fist.

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PJ Holden @pauljholden.com · 14h

Not mad busy so I’m going to do some detailed pencil sketches. First one! JOhn Constantine!

Pencil drawing of John Constantine. A ma looking tired with a cigarette hanging from his mouth. Unshaded with spiked hair and a single earring.

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PJ Holden @pauljholden.com · 13h

Still not busy. Slobbery wolverine.

Pencil drawing of wolverine. Heavy pencil shading. Slobbery mouth. Claws popped.

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James Brophy @jamesfbrophy.bsky.social · 10h

Good craic at @octocon.bsky.social today.

OCTOCON

THE NATIONAL IRISH SCIENCE FICTION CONVENTION

www.octocon.com

Books Comics

Movies Anime

Fantasy Horror

Science Fiction

A gathering of people who love all of the above, Join us!

OCTOCON

Saturday, October 11, 2025 14:30
How Irish SFF Reflects Irish Society

Shannon 2 + Alpha Stream, Duration: 60 mins

Pannelists:
RB Kelly
Jack-John Kirwan
Shauna Lawless
lan McDonald
Deirdre Thornton
(moderator)

In-person + streamed, Panel, Ireland, Literature, Society,

As we know, science fiction and fantasy in Ireland doesn't just mean leprechauns and banshees. Ireland has a long tradition of writers of the fantastical and science fictional - from Sheridan Le Fanu and Lady Gregory to lan McDonald and Ruth Long - as well as a unique history which provides plentiful material for SFF writers. So how does the current Irish SFF scene represent Ireland today, and how can it be supported and promoted as it deserves?

5 people sit at a pannel table with microphones and table cards that identify them.
RB Kelly

RB Kelly

Jack-John Kirwan

Shauna Lawless

lan McDonald

Deirdre Thornton (moderator)

How Irish SFF Reflects Irish Society

Shannon 2 + Alpha Stream, Duration: 60 mins

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James Brophy @jamesfbrophy.bsky.social · 10h

Incredible Sketches available from @pauljholden.com today at @octocon.bsky.social

A sign over two gorgous pencil sketches.

The sign reads:
HARDBACK GRAPHIC NOVELS €25

PAPER BACK GRAPHIC NOVELS €15

A4 head sketches
Pencils- €50
Inked- €100

paypal: pjholdan @ gmail-.com
FRIENDS + PAMILY

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Reverend Jesus "H" Christ @reverendjesus.com · 1d

Blessed are the frogs, for they keep making authoritarians look incredibly stupid

Three persons in inflatable frog costumes. One of them is holding a nicely painted sign with two little cartoon frogs holding hands, below the text "FROGS TOGETHER STRONG"

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sher12.bsky.social @sher12.bsky.social · 1d

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👻 Pablo Hidalghost 👻 @infinata.bsky.social · 18h

Young Indy departing in a train, hearing T E Lawrence say “We offered them a new world…”

Lawrence continuing, “and they made the old one over again.”

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Barred and Boujee aka Madiba Dennie @audrelawdamercy.bsky.social · 1d

aaand we are officially in the hide-your-neighbors stage

Sophie Sherry @sophiesherry.bsky.social · 1d

During a military-style raid on a building in Chicago’s South Shore, one resident heard a knock on his door.   It wasn’t the feds — it was a mom and her 7-year-old daughter, pleading for help.

He let them hide in his unit for the next 3 days.

chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Neighbor shielded 7-year-old during South Shore federal raid: ‘I didn’t want them to take her’

During the Sept. 30 raid one tenant protected a terrified girl and her mom. Remnants at the complex, including a detailed map of all the units, offer clues to what authorities may have known before th...

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Chris Lau Manson 阿劉 @chrislaumanson.bsky.social · 6d

Look at the bravery of these folks.

And then look at the cowardice of the thugs. Watch them flee once they've been inconvenienced.

These are petulant children cosplaying as "warriors".

Resistance comes in many forms - making things inconvenient for the fascists is often incredibly effective.

Cristian Farias @cristianfarias.com · 6d

This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.

Community action works.

Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 1d

Seen in Maywood, Illinois

Handwritten sign on parked car dash that reads ZIP TYING CHILDREN IS FUCKING WRONG

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · Mar 15

We're back! #Octocon2025 will take place on Saturday, 11th October 2025, Maldron Hotel, Tallaght, Dublin & online, and Sunday, 12th October 2025, online. Check out https://octocon.com/ to keep up to date with guest announcements and more! Image as per post.

#octocon #scifi #Fantasy #fandom #horror

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