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We write about pop culture, talk movies & comics, and get these jokes off. [2025 Hugo Award Winner] 99 problems, diversity ain’t one. https://blacknerdproblems.com/

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Black Nerd Problems @blacknerdproblems.bsky.social · May 15

a very special #throwbackthursday piece for a very special day: our birthday! May 15th, 2024 marked our 10-year anniversary! Today and all this weekend we're celebrating by sharing pieces of us from around the web!! Join us!

Celebrating 10 Years of Black Nerd Problems

Black Nerd Problems turns 10! We are a decade in the game, and this Hugo-nominated Fanzine isn't slowing down.

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Black Nerd Problems @blacknerdproblems.bsky.social · 13h

"Look, I gotta be honest, I’ve been carrying a “touching grass is not enough, i want bad things to happen to people (in power)” energy for a loooooooooooooooooooong time..."

#ICYMI REVIEW: ‘May I Ask for One Final Thing?’ Episode 1 & 2 Lets Us Get Our Lick Back

REVIEW: ‘May I Ask for One Final Thing?’ Episode 1 & 2 Lets Us Get Our Lick Back

May I Ask for One Final Thing? is for the folks who want to live vicariously through this woman getting her lick back.

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Azam Raharjo at Shortbox Comics Fair @azamraharjo.bsky.social · 3d

My latest digital short sad horror comic is still available exclusively at @shortboxcomicsfair.bsky.social until the end of October.
It's about guilt, redemption, fatherhood, and generational trauma. Set in post-apocalyptic Penang, Malaysia.

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ShortBox Comics Fair @shortboxcomicsfair.bsky.social · 9d

It's that time: ShortBox Comics Fair is here!

Over 140+ all-new, original comics created by artists from around the world, gathered exclusively in one place -for October only!

And it's all online, with all digital comics: no shipping, no waiting, no travelling.

www.shortboxcomicsfair.com

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Zaff 🦇🧛👻🎃 @zafflesia.bsky.social · 15h

Shortbox Comics Fair is healing my battered soul. Fuck yeah art, fuck yeah making weird little beautiful stories, continuing a human practice since we painted in caves

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Black Nerd Problems @blacknerdproblems.bsky.social · 1d

"...Night Patrol features a multicultural take on vampire and hunter lore never before executed. It felt like a healthy mix of Training Day meets Sinners with a dash of Friday."

Fantastic Fest Review: ‘Night Patrol’ Keeps its Story Balanced and Hood via @truevillainy.bsky.social

Fantastic Fest Review: 'Night Patrol' Keeps its Story Balanced and Hood

Night Patrol is playing with mercury. An authentic portrayal of L.A. gang culture smashed right up against a wild vampire horror story.

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Preeti Chhibber @runwithskizzers.bsky.social · 1d

SO bookshop.org is doing free shipping and you should buy some of my books from bookshop.org <3

bookshop.org/beta-search?...

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Pearl Low | 劉寶珠🧋 (they/them) @pearllow.bsky.social · 1d

MEET THE MAGICAL GIRL: SAHARA, our protagonist!!! I'm so excited to work with @toastymarshmellow_
once again!!! FOLLOW US for more #wheelsandroses updates!! #indieanimation #animation #magicalgirls

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Wendy Xu @wendyxu.bsky.social · 1d

surprise chicago!! come hang out with me and Bianca THIS WEEKEND!!

ig: restoriedbookshop

WENDY XU & BIANCA XUNISE LET'S TALK COMICS!
BOOK TALK & COMMUNITY EVENT
SATURDAY
OCTOBER 11, 2025 12PM - 2PM

Restoried BOOKSHOP
4613 N KEDZIE AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60625

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Black Nerd Problems @blacknerdproblems.bsky.social · 10d

"Off the bat, Appofeniacs behaves like a twisted love letter to Pulp Fiction, centering on generative AI instead of a mysterious suitcase..."

Fantastic Fest Review: ‘Appofeniacs’ Brings Us to the Edge of Dystopian via @truevillainy.bsky.social

Fantastic Fest Review: 'Appofeniacs' Brings Us to the Edge of Dystopian

Appofeniacs is an edgy, clever, over-the-top rabbit hole of a movie. A thriller with horror and comedy elements that somehow make a strong case for media literacy.

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Black Nerd Problems @blacknerdproblems.bsky.social · 10d

HAPPY WATCHING!

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castpixel ⚧️⚢ @castpixel.bsky.social · 11d

Game boy resolution, EGA 16 colours

A gender-reversed quest for glory.

#gamedev #pixelart

My girlfriend Maria wanted to be a shopkeeper in qfg2 #art #pixelart

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Oregon 🕎🎲 @oregonthedm.bsky.social · 11d

Euro vs American

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Black Nerd Problems @blacknerdproblems.bsky.social · 19d

HOW TO TOUCH GRASS from @powerandmagic.bsky.social
is a comics anthology about connection, isolation, and accessibility, all through the lens of the goofy command to "touch grass," balancing humor with sincerity. Check out the campaign here:

Black Nerd Problems @blacknerdproblems.bsky.social · Aug 27

Now crowdfunding on Kickstarter:

How To Touch Grass

A comics anthology about "touching grass", because it's a lot harder than it looks.

How To Touch Grass

A comics anthology about "touching grass", because it's a lot harder than it looks.

www.kickstarter.com

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Joan Zahra Dark 🔥 جون زهر درك @joandark.com · Sep 9

Genuinely can't wait for y'all to see the rest of this comic, Han has made some beautiful, only slightly bordering on body horror art

Power & Magic Press @powerandmagic.bsky.social · Sep 9

"My Gender Is The Trees" by @joandark.com and @hanolliver.bsky.social is "a rumination on gender, how we (the authors) relate to our bodies, and how our bodies relate to the world around us."

🌿 Back #HowToTouchGrass on Kickstarter to support them and the project! buff.ly/bJYZULF

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Power & Magic Press @powerandmagic.bsky.social · 20d

We crossed $18k this morning! Thank you so much to all the backers and the boosters!! #HowToTouchGrass
www.kickstarter.com/projects/pow...

How To Touch Grass

A comics anthology about "touching grass", because it's a lot harder than it looks.

www.kickstarter.com

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Trung Le Nguyen @trungles.com · 19d

Every time I draw cartoon characters punching each other’s lights out, I’m actually encouraging and also literally doing violence. If I draw the Baba Yaga eating a baby, I’m literally advocating cannibalism and also doing meal-planning. Were Bluesky’s guidelines written by twelve-year-olds?

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Zac Thompson @zacthompson.bsky.social · 19d

Some choice panels of incredible Ashley Wood art from our Batman Black and White story - The Crown of Twelve Tails. Still one of my favourite things I’ve ever done.

Happy Batman Day! 🦇

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wobblerocket 🎲🎮 @wobblerocket.com · 21d

As you cancel streaming services, here is a casual reminder that only 16% of Americans read for pleasure anymore, and your local library has hundreds or thousands of books you haven't read.

They would love to see you stop by and renew your library card.

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Black Nerd Problems @blacknerdproblems.bsky.social · Aug 4

Together is the body horror rom-com we did not expect.

Not only is the film’s tense nature something to review, but the lawsuit attached to it is bringing the film some not-so-savory publicity and controversy.

Our site's review:

When Two Become One: 'Together' Review

Together is a twisted body horror rom-com that pulls your eyes open when you want to look away. It's an excellently done film with controversy

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Black Nerd Problems @blacknerdproblems.bsky.social · Jul 28

"Flourishing in its slice of life this manga features a group of almost 30-year-old women really show us something special in manga form"

REVIEW: ‘You Can’t Live All on Your Own!’ Volume 1 is Giving “What About Your Friends” Josei Vibes via @divineblkpearl.bsky.social

REVIEW: 'You Can't Live All on Your Own!' Volume 1 is Giving "What About Your Friends" Josei Vibes

This first volume of You Can't Live All On Your Own is a symphony of noise, music, and friendship that moves from chapter to chapter.

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Trung Le Nguyen @trungles.com · 24d

UwU

“Oh did I see you posting A.I?

Instant unfollow

Are you trying to argue with me about it?

Instant block”

There is a small cartoon portrait of myself, a round-faced Asian guy with round glasses and short hair, saying, “I’m just not that patient.”

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · 24d

The Game Devs of Color Expo kicks off tomorrow! 🙌🏾

Get ready for our:

💚Online conference with talks, panels, & interviews with industry experts
💙Networking, live chat, digital booths, meetings, job board
💚GDoCExpo Steam Sale
💙 #GDoCExpo2025 Direct
💚In-person local Watch Parties

GET HYPE! 🎉

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Kat @katofalltrades.bsky.social · 24d

My friend @aishapresents.bsky.social is on IG live fundraising for her Black queer horror film! Check it out: www.instagram.com/xghorror/liv...

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Ajuan Mance @ajuanmance.bsky.social · Aug 24

My newest piece is an homage to coffee culture and cafe goers everywhere! It’s an 18” x 24” print that I’m releasing in a limited edition of 250. There are 90 different figures in the drawing, drinking everything from iced coffee to matcha lattes. This labor of love took about 90 hours to create.

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Razorcake @razorcake.bsky.social · 29d

Webcomic #694 by Tori Holder

Check out @thattorih.bsky.social

razorcake.org/webcomic-694...

1. Maybe this is "making it"
2. Sitting on the floor listening to records.
3. Maybe this is...
4. The place you never thought you'd be.

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