Rachel (Rae) Dukes
@mixtapecomics.bsky.social
Comic artist & cat enthusiast • Frankie Comics and The Wizerd (@OniPress 2020) • Chronically Ill • They/them • mixtapecomics.com
Seconded. Eisner folks, take notice! 😠💖
tess fowler's TAKE THE FALL deserves an eisner
January 17, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Seconded. Eisner folks, take notice! 😠💖
NEXT WEEK! Join me at CTN Studio in Burbank to celebrate the life and work of David Lynch. Enjoy an evening of Lynch-inspired art by 80+ artists from around the animation industry! ☕️🍩🌲🦉👍
CTN STUDIO
847 N. Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA 91505
#DavidLynchArtShow2026 #twinpeaksthereturn #twinpeaksfanart
CTN STUDIO
847 N. Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA 91505
#DavidLynchArtShow2026 #twinpeaksthereturn #twinpeaksfanart
January 16, 2026 at 11:28 PM
NEXT WEEK! Join me at CTN Studio in Burbank to celebrate the life and work of David Lynch. Enjoy an evening of Lynch-inspired art by 80+ artists from around the animation industry! ☕️🍩🌲🦉👍
CTN STUDIO
847 N. Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA 91505
#DavidLynchArtShow2026 #twinpeaksthereturn #twinpeaksfanart
CTN STUDIO
847 N. Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA 91505
#DavidLynchArtShow2026 #twinpeaksthereturn #twinpeaksfanart
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Comic-con deciding to allow GenAi imagery in the art show —giving valuable space to GenAi users to show slop right NEXT to actual artists who worked their asses off to be there— is a disgrace!
A tone deaf decision that rewards and normalizes exploitative GenAi against artists in their own spaces!
A tone deaf decision that rewards and normalizes exploitative GenAi against artists in their own spaces!
Art Show - Comic-Con
2026 Comic-Con Art Show JULY 23 through JULY 26 The Comic-Con Art Show is open to the public—you do not need a badge to come in and enjoy or purchase artwork. However, everyone entering the Art Show i...
www.comic-con.org
January 14, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Comic-con deciding to allow GenAi imagery in the art show —giving valuable space to GenAi users to show slop right NEXT to actual artists who worked their asses off to be there— is a disgrace!
A tone deaf decision that rewards and normalizes exploitative GenAi against artists in their own spaces!
A tone deaf decision that rewards and normalizes exploitative GenAi against artists in their own spaces!
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Here’s to 2026
December 27, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Here’s to 2026
It’s my nana’s NINTEY-FIRST birthday in 38 minutes. Everyone, please wish my Nana a Happy Birthday for the new year! 🎉🎂🎊
snoopy is blowing out candles on a birthday cake while woodstock looks on .
ALT: snoopy is blowing out candles on a birthday cake while woodstock looks on .
media.tenor.com
January 1, 2026 at 6:24 AM
It’s my nana’s NINTEY-FIRST birthday in 38 minutes. Everyone, please wish my Nana a Happy Birthday for the new year! 🎉🎂🎊
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Just to clarify: Quarter 4 taxes are due Jan 15 and you can can pay instantly online at IRS dot gov. No need to involve the mail at all.
For those of us who pay quarterly taxes or any other payment by December 31, this unheralded change in postal policy can bite you in the butt. This could have other unforeseen consequences (e.g., mail-in balloting), but for now, this is more timely.
December 31, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Just to clarify: Quarter 4 taxes are due Jan 15 and you can can pay instantly online at IRS dot gov. No need to involve the mail at all.
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aaaaaaaa i didn't realize it'd been uploaded!! if you couldn't attend my workshop with SAW, you can tune into this and see how everyone, and 🫵YOU🫵 can explore reclaiming agency over your disabled experience with comics and all the different forms that can look like 💖💖💖💖
Reframing Disability Comics with Nicky Rodriguez - SAW Free Friday Night Comics Workshop
YouTube video by Sequential Artists Workshop
youtu.be
March 22, 2025 at 8:24 AM
aaaaaaaa i didn't realize it'd been uploaded!! if you couldn't attend my workshop with SAW, you can tune into this and see how everyone, and 🫵YOU🫵 can explore reclaiming agency over your disabled experience with comics and all the different forms that can look like 💖💖💖💖
Earlier this year, I colored the last 15 pages of Everything Sucks #6 by Michael Sweater. Here are four of my favorite moments. ☔☔☔
You can see Michael's other work at @michaelsweater.bsky.social, and find the Everything Sucks collection at store.silversprocket.net/products/pre...
You can see Michael's other work at @michaelsweater.bsky.social, and find the Everything Sucks collection at store.silversprocket.net/products/pre...
December 20, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Earlier this year, I colored the last 15 pages of Everything Sucks #6 by Michael Sweater. Here are four of my favorite moments. ☔☔☔
You can see Michael's other work at @michaelsweater.bsky.social, and find the Everything Sucks collection at store.silversprocket.net/products/pre...
You can see Michael's other work at @michaelsweater.bsky.social, and find the Everything Sucks collection at store.silversprocket.net/products/pre...
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Do you write about comics? If you do, you should consider applying to the Comics Criticism Mini Grant. All you need are two clips published over the past year. It is a very simple application!
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docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
2026 Comics Criticism Mini Grant
This project will be awarding four mini grants of $250 to comics critics.
To apply, please provide 2 links to comics criticism work of at least 500 words published within the last year (blogs and YouT...
docs.google.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Do you write about comics? If you do, you should consider applying to the Comics Criticism Mini Grant. All you need are two clips published over the past year. It is a very simple application!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Hey all! I had an emergency appendectomy back in October. I got the $4,000 bill down to $840, but now I need to raise funds to pay it. I know it’s been a lean year for all & we’re in the midst of the holidays but it never hurts to ask for help! 💖 mixtapecomics.storenvy.com Venmo: @mixtapecomics
Home from Mixtape Comics
Rachel Dukes is the creator of the cat-centric webcomic Frankie Comics (Oni Press, 2020) and the co-creator of The Wizerd with Michael Sweater (Oni Press, 2020). Rachel's work has appeared in comic an...
mixtapecomics.storenvy.com
December 20, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Hey all! I had an emergency appendectomy back in October. I got the $4,000 bill down to $840, but now I need to raise funds to pay it. I know it’s been a lean year for all & we’re in the midst of the holidays but it never hurts to ask for help! 💖 mixtapecomics.storenvy.com Venmo: @mixtapecomics
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I've had to raise the goal again with this new estimate and after receiving the results after the ultrasound. Vega's organs are not looking good at all.
I hate seeing him in pain...
Please please share, and thank you 💔
gofund.me/9763e4234
I hate seeing him in pain...
Please please share, and thank you 💔
gofund.me/9763e4234
Donate to URGENT: Little Vega is very sick. We need help., organized by Beetle Sohn
My name is Beetle and I am raising funds for my beautiful 9 year, 7 month … Beetle Sohn needs your support for URGENT: Little Vega is very sick. We need help.
gofund.me
November 4, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I've had to raise the goal again with this new estimate and after receiving the results after the ultrasound. Vega's organs are not looking good at all.
I hate seeing him in pain...
Please please share, and thank you 💔
gofund.me/9763e4234
I hate seeing him in pain...
Please please share, and thank you 💔
gofund.me/9763e4234
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Have you heard about the snazziest newspaper-format journal of comics criticism around? The Comics Courier Issue 3 Kickstarter is chugging towards it's end date on Oct 31 - make sure to get your pledge in today!
The Comics Courier, A Comics Criticism Journal [Issue 3]
A newspaper-format journal dedicated to in-depth comics criticism edited by Tiffany Babb
www.kickstarter.com
October 25, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Have you heard about the snazziest newspaper-format journal of comics criticism around? The Comics Courier Issue 3 Kickstarter is chugging towards it's end date on Oct 31 - make sure to get your pledge in today!
This Sunday, Oct 19! 🌯 I’ll be tabling at San Diego Zine Fest in Barrio Logan! I’ll have mini-comics, risograph prints, Frankie Comics, stickers, and all sorts of good stuff! Can’t wait to see you there!
This event is FREE and open to the public.
October 18 & 19, 12–6pm
2212 Main St., San Diego, CA
This event is FREE and open to the public.
October 18 & 19, 12–6pm
2212 Main St., San Diego, CA
October 13, 2025 at 9:22 PM
This Sunday, Oct 19! 🌯 I’ll be tabling at San Diego Zine Fest in Barrio Logan! I’ll have mini-comics, risograph prints, Frankie Comics, stickers, and all sorts of good stuff! Can’t wait to see you there!
This event is FREE and open to the public.
October 18 & 19, 12–6pm
2212 Main St., San Diego, CA
This event is FREE and open to the public.
October 18 & 19, 12–6pm
2212 Main St., San Diego, CA
The Secret Life of Shapes is debuting in Hullabaloo magazine this January. 💟 Treat yourself! www.kickstarter.com/projects/com...
October 9, 2025 at 12:04 AM
The Secret Life of Shapes is debuting in Hullabaloo magazine this January. 💟 Treat yourself! www.kickstarter.com/projects/com...
Hullabaloo Comic magazine is live on @kickstarter.com 🎉🎉🎉 Subscribe to get four new pages of comics from @michaelsweater.bsky.social and I in your mailbox every month! www.kickstarter.com/projects/com...
September 24, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Hullabaloo Comic magazine is live on @kickstarter.com 🎉🎉🎉 Subscribe to get four new pages of comics from @michaelsweater.bsky.social and I in your mailbox every month! www.kickstarter.com/projects/com...
On the road to SPX! I’ll be at table J4A this weekend with new prints, comics, and other fun things. Can’t wait to see you there! 🩵🩷💛🖤
September 11, 2025 at 6:05 AM
On the road to SPX! I’ll be at table J4A this weekend with new prints, comics, and other fun things. Can’t wait to see you there! 🩵🩷💛🖤
Any antique doll fans here? I’m trying to learn more about my nana’s doll. 1940’s, bisque head-and-shoulders, no joints, bisque limbs, synthetic wig, inset eyes (not painted on), closed mouth. Twin face makers mark. She looks like a Kester or Bradley doll to me, but I’m having trouble confirming.
September 4, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Any antique doll fans here? I’m trying to learn more about my nana’s doll. 1940’s, bisque head-and-shoulders, no joints, bisque limbs, synthetic wig, inset eyes (not painted on), closed mouth. Twin face makers mark. She looks like a Kester or Bradley doll to me, but I’m having trouble confirming.
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Art Journal Page Dump
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Cute stickers and found objects from:
@littlekittybigcity.bsky.social
@mixtapecomics.bsky.social
@tigerstooth.bsky.social
@uppermindink.bsky.social
@royallydivine.bsky.social
@giantrobotstore.bsky.social
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Cute stickers and found objects from:
@littlekittybigcity.bsky.social
@mixtapecomics.bsky.social
@tigerstooth.bsky.social
@uppermindink.bsky.social
@royallydivine.bsky.social
@giantrobotstore.bsky.social
August 20, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Art Journal Page Dump
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Cute stickers and found objects from:
@littlekittybigcity.bsky.social
@mixtapecomics.bsky.social
@tigerstooth.bsky.social
@uppermindink.bsky.social
@royallydivine.bsky.social
@giantrobotstore.bsky.social
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Cute stickers and found objects from:
@littlekittybigcity.bsky.social
@mixtapecomics.bsky.social
@tigerstooth.bsky.social
@uppermindink.bsky.social
@royallydivine.bsky.social
@giantrobotstore.bsky.social
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"If your books were uploaded to LibGen/fed into the LLMs, add your name to the potential class action lawsuit by tomorrow." Details:
LibDem database: www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
Attorney form: www.lieffcabraser.com/anthropic-au...
(This information comes via a reliable Discord source.)
LibDem database: www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
Attorney form: www.lieffcabraser.com/anthropic-au...
(This information comes via a reliable Discord source.)
Search LibGen, the Pirated-Books Database That Meta Used to Train AI
Millions of books and scientific papers are captured in the collection’s current iteration.
www.theatlantic.com
August 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
"If your books were uploaded to LibGen/fed into the LLMs, add your name to the potential class action lawsuit by tomorrow." Details:
LibDem database: www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
Attorney form: www.lieffcabraser.com/anthropic-au...
(This information comes via a reliable Discord source.)
LibDem database: www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
Attorney form: www.lieffcabraser.com/anthropic-au...
(This information comes via a reliable Discord source.)
Excited to be back at Now or Never Comics w/ @uppermindink.bsky.social, @royallydivine.bsky.social, & @michaelsweater.bsky.social on 7/23 leading up to @sandiegocomic-con.bsky.social. 🎉Catch us there from 11a-3p, slinging comics, zines, riso prints and more!
July 11, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Excited to be back at Now or Never Comics w/ @uppermindink.bsky.social, @royallydivine.bsky.social, & @michaelsweater.bsky.social on 7/23 leading up to @sandiegocomic-con.bsky.social. 🎉Catch us there from 11a-3p, slinging comics, zines, riso prints and more!
2003: Small Press at SDCC. Approved a week before the show, I made a zine describing my in-progress comics & promoting my webcomic. I had buttons & magnets for sale, & shared the 6' table w/ friends. 2024: A2CAF, where I filled my 3' w/ comics, zines, stickers, plush, and prints!
July 11, 2025 at 5:44 AM
2003: Small Press at SDCC. Approved a week before the show, I made a zine describing my in-progress comics & promoting my webcomic. I had buttons & magnets for sale, & shared the 6' table w/ friends. 2024: A2CAF, where I filled my 3' w/ comics, zines, stickers, plush, and prints!
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Tom Tenney is a veteran comics artists. He's got COPD and his family is facing eviction. (they're also struggling to afford his medication and buy food.) If you can help, please do. gofundme.com/f/emergency-donations-for-veteran-marvel-artist-thomas-tenney
Donate to Emergency donations for veteran Marvel artist Thomas Tenney, organized by Christina Durbin
Hello everyone. We want to start out by thanking you all so m… Christina Durbin needs your support for Emergency donations for veteran Marvel artist Thomas Tenney
gofundme.com
May 7, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Tom Tenney is a veteran comics artists. He's got COPD and his family is facing eviction. (they're also struggling to afford his medication and buy food.) If you can help, please do. gofundme.com/f/emergency-donations-for-veteran-marvel-artist-thomas-tenney
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It's (and I'm not making this up) National Cartoonist Day. I will accept gifts and tribute.
May 6, 2025 at 11:51 AM
It's (and I'm not making this up) National Cartoonist Day. I will accept gifts and tribute.
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Despite the name, Free Comic Book Day isn’t free for the comic shops, so make a purchase as well.
Ask for a recommendation
Start a pull list
Pick up a new series
Buy a gift card
Support your local comic shop tomorrow, this week, next month, all year long! 🖤
Ask for a recommendation
Start a pull list
Pick up a new series
Buy a gift card
Support your local comic shop tomorrow, this week, next month, all year long! 🖤
May 3, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Despite the name, Free Comic Book Day isn’t free for the comic shops, so make a purchase as well.
Ask for a recommendation
Start a pull list
Pick up a new series
Buy a gift card
Support your local comic shop tomorrow, this week, next month, all year long! 🖤
Ask for a recommendation
Start a pull list
Pick up a new series
Buy a gift card
Support your local comic shop tomorrow, this week, next month, all year long! 🖤