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Nika
@nikacomics.bsky.social
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I draw and write all kinds of stories. She/her 🌿
"Signals" Volume 1 & 2 now out from Dark Horse: http://tinyurl.com/3u5a3cdm
Working on visual novel "Aurelie and the City of Thieves" ( #ACOT ) and MG graphic novel "Ramen Robot Cafe" (2027 Oni Press)
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Nika @nikacomics.bsky.social · Nov 18
Realized I slid onto Bluesky without any proper intro posts 😅 Hello, I’m Nika, and I like to work across illustration, comics, and writing. Drawing fantasy dames and making my OCs pine for each other is my whole jam ✌🏼
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hisiheyah.bsky.social
Dreamers is a wonderful community space and it's run by the loveliest people. I first met them when I tabled at Graphic Novel Fest a couple years ago, and they've been nothing but kind and supportive ever since.
mustachebabs.com Barbara Perez Marquez @mustachebabs.com · 12d
Independent small business keep being put into situations and @dreamersbmore.bsky.social is in need of support. It's no secret how near and dear to me this space is and I want to see them continue their great work for community and comics alike!

Share and support!
www.gofundme.com/f/keep-dream...
Donate to Keep Dreamers' Doors Open for Our Community, organized by Sam Bolenbaugh
To the Dreamers Community: We need your help. We wouldn’t be where w… Sam Bolenbaugh needs your support for Keep Dreamers' Doors Open for Our Community
www.gofundme.com
January 16, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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alakotila.bsky.social
A coloring book for those who want to color a bunch of fancy fantasy guys -- make them even fancier! Add all the patterns you want!

Full title: Fabulous: A Fancy Fantasy Guys Coloring Book, by Aleksi Gray

Order it wherever books are sold!
Photograph of two books on a table in soft, dramatic lighting. The book title is "Fabulous." The cover image portrays a satyr wearing colorful striped clothes with ribbons and patterns galore. Photograph of an open coloring book page. A piece of cardstock is behind the open page to protect the next pages. Color pencils, markers, and pens are scattered on the table. The image portrays a satyr with purple locs and colorful, patterned clothing. He carries a flag. Photo of a coloring book open to a half-finished image. A few color pencils are on the page next to the centaur character. He wears a big fancy hat and has a long braid.
December 4, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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wildrumpus.bsky.social
Hey everyone, I am opening a handful of commission slots to cover my rent this month. really struggling with mental health issues and unexpected expenses this month. Get a cute custom model from me for 100$ USD! DM me if you are interested!

(please share!)

#b3d #Blender3d #gamedev
November 25, 2025 at 2:23 AM
nikacomics.bsky.social
This was such a fun read with plenty to chew on afterward!! You’ll definitely want to add this one to your list! 🤖
mustachebabs.com Barbara Perez Marquez @mustachebabs.com · Nov 25
You know @nikacomics.bsky.social can tell a relatable story while sleeping and she saw the same makings for one in The Curie Society: Game of Code!

Pre-order the book today! 👾👁️
A graphic of a browser window with the following quote: “The Curie Society: Game of Code is a relatable new chapter in the girls’ adventures that, at its heart, is about the complexities of navigating the relationships we’ve made over time.” —NIKA, creator of Signals A graphic of a build up of browser windows on top of each other with the cover for "The Curie Society: Game of Code" on top and the text: out march 2026 pre-order today!
November 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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priyahuq.art
here we go- we are being evicted, and our next court date is tomorrow. i am pretty sure we will be forced to leave. the cheapest apartments i can find are $2700, and most places want 40x that in income!!! maybe through some miracle we can raise that much gofund.me/ee5a3b747
Donate to Support a Disabled Family Facing Eviction, organized by Priya Huq
We are being evicted and need to find another place to live. Rent in NYC is insane… Priya Huq needs your support for Support a Disabled Family Facing Eviction
gofund.me
November 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
nikacomics.bsky.social
So uh I may have made a T-shirt design based off of the Gwi-Ma band tee from KPDH
In 3D word art style, "GWIMA" text hangs above a pink fanged mouth wreathed in blue flames. Image overlaid on a black t-shirt.
October 22, 2025 at 4:27 PM
nikacomics.bsky.social
This thread is so cool!! Can't wait to see how the latest design comes out ✨
orionleigh.bsky.social Orion Leigh @orionleigh.bsky.social · Oct 15
I knew I wanted to make something that slotted over the backs of the shelves, and it had to be universal enough considering there were slight differences between the shelf types she uses.

I started mocking up a design in Blender with the intention to print it out in resin.

[2/X]
A screen shot from Blender of a 3D model of the sign holder. The holder is more tall than wide with a slot for attaching to the back of a small shelf and a secondary slot for holding a tongue depressor stick. There is a representation of the sign and stick in the holder to show use case. There is text on the holder too. On the top it reads "@mustachebabs" and on the front it says "Oops! Looks like we need another book!"
October 15, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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ngoziu.com
GUYS, FLIP IS OUT TODAY!!! 🥳🎉🎈 This is my most autobiographical story to date, and so close to my heart!✨
September 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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tendermiasma.com
DO NOT participate in #blueskyblackout2025

I'm nsfw artist and other nsfw artists are asking you to SHOUT! Bsky wants to censor us so the worst thing we can do is censor ourselves!

Publicly shame them, use the feedback button, and post about it using the tag #bskycensorship

Silence is compliance!
September 21, 2025 at 4:49 AM
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trungles.com
Lord alive, they want fictional characters in fictional sexual situations to model consent for literal adults like a patronizing early 2020’s sitcom where the point of the writing is to convey that the writer’s been to therapy at some point
bsky.app Bluesky @bsky.app · Sep 19
Thank you to the 14,000+ people who shared feedback on our community guidelines! We’re updating our rules for clarity, strengthening enforcement, and introducing product changes for healthier conversations. New guidelines kick in Oct 15. bsky.social/about/blog/0...
Building Healthier Social Media: Updated Guidelines and New Features - Bluesky
Public discourse on social media has grown toxic and divisive, but unlike other platforms, Bluesky is building a social web that empowers people instead of exploiting them.
bsky.social
September 20, 2025 at 6:03 AM
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inknose.bsky.social
my latest fanbook is here!! ❤️ enjoy! tell your hualian-loving friends! & if you read it I'd love to hear your thoughts as always 😁🥰
yamfamcomics.com The Yam Fam 🍠 @yamfamcomics.com · Sep 17
DIVINE INSPIRATION, a #TGCF fancomic by inknose, is now available for print mail order and as a digital PDF!
hualian + the peanut gallery / SFW / 34 pages
🦋 PRINT: www.yamfamcomics.com/store/divine...
💕 DIGITAL: theyamfam.itch.io/divine-inspi...
Cover of "Divine Inspiration: a TGCF fanbook by inknose" featuring a painted illustration of Hua Cheng's hands caressing a stone bust of Xie Lian. The title is printed in silver foil.
September 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
nikacomics.bsky.social
That was a lovely SPX, my creative cup is filled 💗
September 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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emcheeseman.bsky.social
Emerging from my cave to present the cover of the new comic. 28 pages of medieval drama are coming hot off the risograph to debut at @smallpressexpo.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 3:29 PM
nikacomics.bsky.social
This is going to be so good!!!
September 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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mustachebabs.com
Another thing ahead of @smallpressexpo.bsky.social: If you are staying in #Baltimore before heading to the show, the next Comics Social is happening at @dreamersbmore.bsky.social on Friday the 12th, 6-9! Free and open to join by anyone in comics!✨

Poster by the wonderful @katakane.bsky.social 💯
A vibrant pink and yellow poster made by Kata Kane featuring three chibi characters reading, drawing, and writing comics. The poster has the following information: Charm City Comix Social @ Dreamers and Make-believers 400 S Highland Ave *masks required Friday, September 12th SPX Eve! 6-9pm
September 3, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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vampbyte.bsky.social
WIP
August 28, 2025 at 3:37 AM
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zombieisok.gay
my shop is open again! new standees, stickers, prints, and such are available, plus some restocked pins and books.
www.etsy.com/shop/Zombiei...
www.etsy.com
August 26, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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mustachebabs.com
Something something, gotta be your own hype team, etc 😌

Did you hear @rhinosnax.bsky.social and I are nominated for the Outstanding Online Comic Ignatz? 👀

Did you know you can consider us for your vote in that category? ✨

Now you know! 🙌
Edited comic panel from the comic Kiss the Cook. Marcelle is looking out her window at the excited townspeople below. Crowd gossip: Did you hear? Whispers of excitement: I love indie! Crowd gossip: Kiss the Cook is nominated for an Ignatz! We should vote for it!
August 15, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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faithschaffer.bsky.social
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ink drawing- a bird with the head of a woman in profile. She is balanced on the hilt of a sword, one of many which make up a nest around her egg.
August 16, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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keezyyoung.bsky.social
hey all, do i know any cartoonists with both GNs and shorts/zines who've been to MICE recently?
August 11, 2025 at 4:38 PM
nikacomics.bsky.social
Having cats is a little like being at sea...anything not secured or bolted down is liable to end up on the floor 😂
August 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
nikacomics.bsky.social
Woo, that's a wrap! How fun, 10/10 would do it again 🎨
nikacomics.bsky.social Nika @nikacomics.bsky.social · Jun 29
I joined Team Fossils for #ArtFight2025! Excited to give this a try.

artfight.net/~nikacomics
Battle card for Art Fight 2025 / Team Fossils: Username: Nikacomics I attack humanoid OCS, leaning towards modern designs atm. Friendly fire, revenge ok, though probably 1x per person. I have human characters.
August 1, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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keezyyoung.bsky.social
here are the finished inks. i reaped really hard on this one folks
hotel lobby concept art with just inks. it's very complex
August 1, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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spookymeggie.bsky.social
I bullied my writing group, my coworkers and my former students about this today, and now I'm going to bully YOU to apply!
tocomix.bsky.social TO Comix Press @tocomix.bsky.social · Jun 29
[PAID] Submissions are open for our queer Tiefling anthology "The New Hotness"!

Led by the gifted Shuster- and Eisner-winning @andrewwheeler.bsky.social, this will be our 12th anthology, and in many ways a spiritual sequel to our queer YA book "Shout Out!"

www.tocomix.com/submissions
TO Comix Press
A proudly Canadian indie anthology press publishing comics celebrating upcoming creators and marginalized voices.
www.tocomix.com
July 16, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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paulinaganucheau.bsky.social
"Here he comes, here comes Speed Racer!" (My second Speed Racer cover) 🏎️💨
July 17, 2025 at 10:20 PM