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Lillian Hochwender (a.k.a. Lillie)

@ligerlillie.bsky.social

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Writer/Artist | talks about comics, queer stuff, and Gothic/19th century fiction a lot | they/them (or ze/zir or even "HEY YOU" if you're in a hurry) | No AI/NFTs 🚫 https://ligerlillie.portfoliobox.net

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Lillian Hochwender (a.k.a. Lillie) @ligerlillie.bsky.social · Oct 8

Happy #PortfolioDay !

I'm Lillie and I love to draw weird & spooky stuff. I also write a variety of things including comics and essays about comics. Please keep me in mind for future projects!

Portfolio (& contact info): bit.ly/2IJn6vl
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/ligerlillie

The back of a black jacket with a white line drawing of a skull in a furry aviator-style hat. The eyes of its ski goggles have crosses through them and it is wearing earmuffs over the hat which have joysticks where the puffs of the earmuffs would be. The illustrator's name (Lillian Hochwender) is signed underneath. The jacket is on a bright orange background.

A black and white illustration of a gas lamp emerging from fog. The sky is black but filled with flurries of snow. Flakes accumulate on the lamp. The lamplight illuminates a tentacle emerging from the fog and winding itself around the lamp's base.

A blond-haired knight looks upwards at an ethereal yellow flame floating over their head, their hair caught in an unseen breeze. Layered over their silver armour is a singed white garment with a picture of two four-pointed stars. Over that is a dark red cloak with a darker turquoise interior, gold detailing and fur around the collar. There are images of crescent moons on either side of the cloak. There are two yellow plumes coming from their silver helmet. The background is a black arch shape surrounded by a dusky grey-blue.

A headline saying "Bringing the Past to Life: Bernie Wrightson's Frankenstein at 40"

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Jacob Phillips @thatjacobphillips.bsky.social · 4h

The news is out!!! Brutal Dark, the new series by myself and @christophcondon.bsky.social is coming from VERTIGO in 2026!! Meet Ezra Caine, our Nazi-Punching-New-Yorking- P.I!

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George @hannahtempler.com · 4h

Just announced at NYCC! A new Vertigo series from Grace and I about fandom, obsession... and parasocial chaos :)

the cover for Fanatic, a new series from DC vertigo by Hannah Templer and Grace Ellis. The cover depicts a woman cast half in shadow, looking back over her shoulder in a look of surprise as she is caught holding a shovel and wearing a tattered costume in a wooded area. The colors are in two tones of blue and red

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Eng Alaa @mamatwins.bsky.social · 10d

My family,my children have always been my top priority in life. They are the most precious part of me. I dedicated all my time and energy to them, until I nearly forgot myself forgot that I am an engineer who studied and worked hard for more than ten years.
🔗 chuffed.org/project/your...

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Uzair Rashid @uzairrashid.bsky.social · 6h

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Lillian Hochwender (a.k.a. Lillie) @ligerlillie.bsky.social · 7h

The woman here looks like she thinks Thatcher did, in fact, effectively utilise girl power in Northern Ireland (per the Eric André meme)

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Lillian Hochwender (a.k.a. Lillie) @ligerlillie.bsky.social · 7h

I was talking about the guy further left, but yeah guy in the #7 jumper clearly missed the anti-Thatcher messaging in “The Happiness Patrol”

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Lillian Hochwender (a.k.a. Lillie) @ligerlillie.bsky.social · 8h

I think vintage fashion can be great but he’s clearly also into the “vintage values.”

Lillian Hochwender (a.k.a. Lillie) @ligerlillie.bsky.social · 8h

Genuinely a very good hat, I’ll give him that. But he definitely looks like he longs for the days they could toss you in prison for being gay.

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Lillian Hochwender (a.k.a. Lillie) @ligerlillie.bsky.social · 8h

Obsessed with the guy on the far left (lol) who has chosen to cosplay “inept detective constantly playing second fiddle to Ms Marple” or “man in the 50s who never fought in WW2 and is really obsessed with his marrows or hedges and thinks ‘this generation needs a good war to whip them into shape’”

Jonny Morris @jonnymorris.bsky.social · 14h

Is this real or am I in a coma?

Young Conservative with a Doctor Who question mark pullover.

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Wendy Xu @wendyxu.bsky.social · 1d

every ai bro who has reduced miyazaki to empty gentle aesthetic should no exaggeration get the judas cradle bc this man's markmaking & passion about telling WAR STORIES

three panels from the nausicaä manga depicting ohmu & giant insects

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Maia Kobabe @redgoldsparks.bsky.social · 1d

It's Banned Books Week. If you are an author, please join @authorsabb.bsky.social! If you work in the publishing industry, please join @pubprosabb.bsky.social! Canadian authors, you can now join Canadian Authors & Illustrators Against Book bans: linktr.ee/caiabb. Working together feels good! 📚✍️👏

The black and white cover of a zine titled Do you make books? Yes? I want YOU to join Authors Against Book Bans! By Maia Kobabe. The image shows author Maia Kobabe holding a stack of books and pointing at the reader

WHAT IS AABB?
A coalition of writers, illustrators, editors & other book creators, standing united against the unconstitutional movement to limit the freedom to read. We support the availability of diverse voices in our libraries, in our schools, & in our culture. We pledge to band together against the oppression of literature, to speak when our voices are silenced, to go where our bodies are needed, & to fight to ensure this freedom.

Our concern is not only for the books, but for the children, families, educators,
librarians, & communities who suffer when the freedom to read is challenged and taken away.

WHAT CAN AABB OFFER YOU?
- Regional groups working on legislation to protect authors & the freedom to read state-by-state
- Online trainings on digital security, public speaking, & how to counter book challenges in your community
-Affinity groups for BIPOC authors, queer authors, authors with disabilities, indie, nonfiction, romance writers & more
-Support if your book is challenged or your school visit is canceled!
-A very active discord community

Maia: I’ve been facing intense challenges to my book since 2021. Knowing that I am not alone in the fight against censorship is what keeps my spirits up!

Watching the folks in AABB share information, co-write legislation, show up to library & school board meetings, & speak up to publishers about the need to protect diverse books & minority authors has been amazing!

This is a weird & scary time to be an author, but you are not alone! Join thousands of us fighting for the freedom to read, the freedom to write, the freedom to teach, the freedom to learn, & the freedom to share our stories!
-Maia Kobabe, 2025

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Steve Lieber: NYCC K-19 @stevelieberart.bsky.social · 1d

For you signature collectors, I’ll have Artist Alley cheat sheets at my table at NYCC! There are 140 real people on the cover of the deluxe Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen. At least 12 of them are in artist alley! Some folks are already trying to get *everyone* in the crowd to sign the endpapers.

Two copies of Superman’s pal Jimmy Olsen, along with the cheat sheet

The endpapers, an array of bow ties. Eleven of the bow ties are already signed.

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Lillian Hochwender (a.k.a. Lillie) @ligerlillie.bsky.social · 1d

- made friends with some incredible people
- made art for one of my favourite charities (AbleGamers)
- started writing about comics (which stemmed from me running a Facebook meme page)
- wrote two short, published anthology comics
- found out I was queer and also that that wasn’t a bad thing 🏳️‍🌈

Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 1d

Has anything great happened in your life because of social media?

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Lizzie Blackwood @lizzieblackwood.bsky.social · 1d

Remember, if you're supporting folks today for DVpit, DO NOT like or repost. Comment or quote repost instead (like this!)

Good luck to everyone pitching today!

#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 1d

#DVpit 2025 has officially begun!
Today, Oct 8, 2025 from 8AM-8PM ET marginalized creators seeking out representation can pitch their completed manuscripts & portfolios to participating Agents & Editors!
Don't forget to use #DVpit in your posts!
Pls read rules before participating: dvpit.carrd.co

#DVPit Rules
-#DVpit (Diverse Voices Pitch) is a Bluesky event for marginalized creators that have been historically underrepresented in publishing to pitch their work to agents & editors
-Post your pitch on Bluesky on Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025
between 8AM ET - 8PM ET
-Only post once per hour (6 max pitches per project)
-Must have a polished, query ready manuscript or art portfolio.
-Pitch must include the #DVpit hashtag (illustrators pitching their art must use the #DVArt hashtag)
-A like from an agent = a query request
-A repost from an editor = interest in submission once you've signed with an agent
-A like from an editor = editor who takes unagented submissions
-Please do not like or repost a pitch if you are not an agent or an editor. Support other creators by replying to their pitch or
quote-reposting their pitches
-Visit dvpit.carrd.co for more detailed guidelines.

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Lillian Hochwender (a.k.a. Lillie) @ligerlillie.bsky.social · 1d

This looks *deeply* cool so I hope it finds a home soon

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Lillian Hochwender (a.k.a. Lillie) @ligerlillie.bsky.social · 1d

Diversity win! Frankenstein’s Creature/Monster is trans now! But only in Spanish.

priscilla page @priscillapage.bsky.social · 2d

you think Frankenstein's monster is going to do something unspeakable to this woman, but it turns out he is misunderstood - he just wants to try on her clothes 😭

Frankenstein carrying an unconscious woman who looks a hell of a lot like Crepax's Valentina up the stairs - the bubbles read "Lectores: A que estais temiendo por la vida (y por la virginidad) de Zita?" and "Pero estad tranquilos... los gustos de Frankenstein son diferentes (je je je)..."

Frankenstein's creature checking himself out in a full-length mirror wearing a garter belt, fishnet stockings, and stilettos, word bubble reads "¡Bel...lo!"

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Lillian Hochwender (a.k.a. Lillie) @ligerlillie.bsky.social · 2d

One minute, you’re discovering a niche interest and making it your entire personality. The next, there’s a man dressed in a bat costume punching you in the gut smh

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Ryan Cordell @ryancordell.org · 2d

Hey @queermedieval.bsky.social your illustration prints *beautifully*!!

Anti-fascist frogs hot off the press

A print made from wood type and linoleum. The linocut is an early-modern style woodcut rendition of a protester in a frog costume facing off against two ICE officers in riot gear. The text reads

STAND UP
TO
FASCISM!

The ink is green on an off white paper.

wood type and linoleum set for printing in a proofing press. The linocut is an early-modern style woodcut rendition of a protester in a frog costume facing off against two ICE officers in riot gear. The text reads

STAND UP
TO
FASCISM!

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Lillian Hochwender (a.k.a. Lillie) @ligerlillie.bsky.social · 2d

The percentage only gets sadder when you notice that one of the few women writers to make this list was fired and unpublished on her #1’s release day.

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SAJAN @planetsmudge.bsky.social · 3d

I'll make another post but reminder that I'm looking for work! I did pretty okay last year, but didn't really feel like it because a bunch of gigs paid late/barely on time which had a real knock-on effect, and this year's been very slow

SAJAN @planetsmudge.bsky.social · Oct 8

hi #PortfolioDay - available to make otherworldly work from 2025.
TTRPGs, board games, more vinyl covers and concept + visdev stuff for games/film/tv would be cool!

illustration for Haunted Table's Triangle Agency adventure 'rom dump' - of adventurers zapping out of a barn window - a horned cyclops witha book of spells, a protagonise-looking goblin girl, a blue demon with some kind of spirit mace. A grim reaper hovers in front of the crescent moon.

Illustrated cover to the monkey man soundtrack vinyl. The monkey god hanuman opens his ribcage out, behind Dev patel's head. Hanuman's tail is a flaming circle that frames the figures, which dev patel graps. There's flame, blood, fleshy vomit.

the busts of two figures, one looks in pain, as they're having their vocal cords yanked from a hole in their throat by the other, who clutches them in a bunch with their furthest hand. With their other hand they concentratedly use a stringed instrument bow on the vocal cords. A rainbow bridges the heads, and is dotted with fantastical music notation. Their busts rest above a small basin.

a dark starry background, and a blue room where a bed sit next to windows looking out to the night sky. Psyche lies naked on a patterned bedframe amongst plants, her white hair arching around to the foot of the bed. She looks in wonder at Cupid - who is illuminated by the three candles she holds up. Cupid appears as a fleshy mass, strung within a halo, from which arrows eminate haphazardly.

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Samantha Mash @samanthamash.bsky.social · 3d

The man, the myth, the legend: Mothman

An illustration of a flying Mothman. He is airborne and has a dark body with red webbing in his wings and red antenna. His face is pale with his mouth twisted in an open scream, his eyes are wide and are red. The background is a pale pink

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Mike Sowden @mikeachim.bsky.social · 2d

Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...

Post from Threads user rodneyowl: "Ireland has declared the Basic Income for Artists scheme permanent. This will be officially announced in tomorrow’s budget. Details to follow. Congratulations to all who fought for it and the present and future artists of all sorts in Ireland. That includes me 👌We’re just comin to the end of a 3 year pilot scheme. It’s been a roaring success. For every €1 paid out to the 2000 participants, the government got €1.46 back. Can’t argue with that. Other countries are already taking note."

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Leah Shaffer @leahshaffer.bsky.social · 2d

👀Notable context in times when medical research funding is being destroyed. And Funding for the police state increases. 🩺 🧪

Timothy McBride @mcbridetd.bsky.social · 3d

What Americans Die from?

And what the media reports on...

Our World in Data ourworldindata.org/does-the-new...

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BAKER @fuckyoubaker.bsky.social · 2d

MONDAY.
SPITE AS FUEL.

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Lillian Hochwender (a.k.a. Lillie) @ligerlillie.bsky.social · 2d

*Alt-text should have said “White Sox uniforms” but I’m very tired and I hope baseballsky can forgive me