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Steen Comer @mediapathic.bsky.social · 2d

The decision between “ask the coked-out robot to draw the building you’re literally sitting in” vs “send an intern with an iphone downstairs” is sure indicative of some things

Darwin BondGraham @darwinbondgraham.bsky.social · 2d

Contest!

How many inaccuracies can you spot in the AI-generated image of Oakland City Hall that was sent to media in a press release from the mayor's office today?

Send us your list and you could win some Oaklandside merch.

oaklandside.org/2025/10/06/o...

An AI image of Oakland City Hall is missing some stuff…can you spot it?

A press release announcing Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee’s State of the City speech included a curious picture of a civic landmark.

oaklandside.org

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Alex Schumacher @ajschumacherart.bsky.social · 1d

Don’t forget to preorder PUNK TACO, due this January from @papercutzgn.bsky.social! Created by @adamwallenta.bsky.social and his son, this new edition is presented in an anthology with contributions from Art Baltazar, the one and only Chuck D, and others including yours truly🤘🏻Link in comments.

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Ron Evans @crewylou.bsky.social · 3d

Applies to refrigerators as well.

The Onion @theonion.com · 3d

You Can Just Push Shit In Back Seat Out Of Way

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Cartoon Art Museum @cartoonart.bsky.social · 4d

CAM curator Andrew Farago will be talking about his new book 'Snoopy: The Story of My Life' today (Sat., Oct. 4) at the @schulzmuseum.bsky.social as part of the 75 years of 'Peanuts' celebration. More info: schulzmuseum.org/celebrating-75-years-of-peanuts/ #Snoopy #newbook #booksigning

Cover of the book 'Snoopy: The Story of My Life' by Andrew Farago

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Cartoon Art Museum @cartoonart.bsky.social · 4d

Joins us this afternoon for a free talk about the Muriel Spark/Edward Gorey collaboration on the children’s book 'The Very Fine Clock' with Bay Area creators Briana Loewinsohn, MariNaomi, and Amy Martin. cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/10/4/toon-talk-the-very-fine-clock

Cover of the hildren’s book 'The Very Fine Clock' by Muriel Spark and Edward Gorey

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MariNaomi (they/them) @marinaomi.bsky.social · 6d

Join us this Saturday at San Francisco's @cartoonart.bsky.social to celebrate the bringing-back-to-print of The Very Fine Clock, written by Muriel Spark, illustrated by Edward Gorey!

This panel will be my last U.S. event before I scuttle off to Japan again.

www.cartoonart.org/calendar/202...

THE VERY FINE CLOCK

BY MURIEL SPARK
DRAWINGS BY EDWARD GOREY

BRIANA LOEWINSOHN, AMY MARTIN, AND MARINAOMI

CARTOON ART MUSEUM (SAN FRANCISCO) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 4:00

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Ron Evans @crewylou.bsky.social · 7d

A great graphic novel read of women in science.

Grand Comics Database @grandcomicsdb.bsky.social · 7d

Primates: The Fearless Science of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Birute Galdikas
First Second, 2013

Jim Ottaviani and Maris Wicks

R.I.P. Jane Goodall

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Ron Evans @crewylou.bsky.social · 7d

I just backed DEEP SEA GRAPHIC NOVEL. on @kickstarter.com cause I prefer the beach to the mountains. www.kickstarter.com/projects/cre...

DEEP SEA GRAPHIC NOVEL.

From creators Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray, and Tony Akins, this 48 PAGE GN blends pulp science fiction with high-concept adventure.

www.kickstarter.com

Ron Evans @crewylou.bsky.social · 7d

Rainy day feline at the home office

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 7d

We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.

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Halter Project @halterproject.bsky.social · 8d

Q: Is there a good guide for making a pet emergency plan?
A: YES, the Pet Disaster Prep workbook includes everything you need. Get yours here: www.halterproject.org/pet-prep/all...
Have questions about evac prep & animal emergency challenges? Here's a list of FAQs:
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/syvnw...

All-Geo Pet Preparedness

For mobile access, (if the full document is not loading below) please download and view the FULL document below

www.halterproject.org

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Ron Evans @crewylou.bsky.social · 9d

I just backed NEW Sexy Spies NSFW Graphic Novel: Sex, Spies & Rock n Roll on @kickstarter.com in honor of all you operatives out there. www.kickstarter.com/projects/sex...

NEW Sexy Spies NSFW Graphic Novel: Sex, Spies & Rock n Roll

New publisher for Sex, Spies, & Rock 'n Roll comics. Offering previous books, and a new line of trades! Completed books! Full length!

www.kickstarter.com

Ron Evans @crewylou.bsky.social · 9d

The goats of Russian Hill

Goats eating scrub brush above Francisco Park on Russian Hill in San Francisco

Ron Evans @crewylou.bsky.social · 10d

This is really sad and unfortunate. I found these databases to be a fantastic resource and am bummed that they’re going away. But I’m grateful that they existed at all thanks to @marinaomi.bsky.social. She saw a way to help expand the comics community and made it happen.

MariNaomi (they/them) @marinaomi.bsky.social · 13d

update about the cartoonists of color, queer cartoonists, and disabled cartoonists databases

tldr: i am shuttering the databases and i am sad.

www.patreon.com/posts/139743...

update about the cartoonists of color, queer cartoonists, and disabled cartoonists databases | MariNaomi

Get more from MariNaomi on Patreon

www.patreon.com

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Halter Project @halterproject.bsky.social · 11d

Having fun in Bodega Bay today! Check out our first fun visitor. Hope to see you at our 24/7 Animal Preparedness Hub!
Shoreline Preparedness Fair, Saturday, September 27, 10am to 2pm.

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Tajja Isen @tajjaisen.bsky.social · 12d

I spent the summer reporting this essay on why it seems harder than ever to sell a book right now—especially if it isn't a debut and comes with the dreaded "sales track." I'm grateful to the writers, agents, editors, publishers & experts who spoke to me for this piece: thewalrus.ca/the-publishi...

The Publishing Industry Has a Gambling Problem | The Walrus

Companies keep betting on the next bestseller. Literature is poorer for it

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Ron Evans @crewylou.bsky.social · 15d

Mail call #3: ‘This Ink Runs Cold’ anthology by Scott Morse via dc as [email protected]

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Ron Evans @crewylou.bsky.social · 15d

Mail call #2: ‘Pirates: A Graphic History’ by @silvaniart.bsky.social via @kickstarter.com

The graphic novel ‘Pirates: A Graphic History’ by James Silvani along with stickers and a bookmark

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Ron Evans @crewylou.bsky.social · 15d

Mail call #1: a splendid hardcover edition of Maurice LaBlanc’s ‘Gentleman Thief Arsène Lupin,’ illustrated by Vincent Mallié from @magneticpress.bsky.social via BackerKit

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Le Monde @lemonde.fr · 15d

Claudia Cardinale, l’égérie du cinéma italien, est morte à l’âge de 87 ans

Depuis ses débuts au cinéma, à l’âge de 14 ans, elle avait enchaîné les rôles de femmes du peuple, de bourgeoises ou de poseuses de bombes sans jamais se départir de sa pudeur. Elle est morte à l’âge de 87 ans à Nemours, mardi 23 septembre, a annoncé son agent à l’Agence France-Presse.

www.lemonde.fr

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Ron Evans @crewylou.bsky.social · 15d

Sorry, no solicitors.

A buck laying down in the shade of a home entrance way in Marin County, Calif.

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Blondie / Debbie Harry @blondieband.bsky.social · 15d

The Roxy Hotel presents Clem Burke Photographed by Chris Stein, a pop-up exhibition on view September 20, 2025–January 6, 2026, featuring intimate portraits of Blondie’s legendary drummer by his bandmate and co-founder, Chris Stein.

Illustration by Mike King.

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Ron Evans @crewylou.bsky.social · 16d

I just backed Time Dog and the Dark Future on @kickstarter.com at the suggestion of our cat. www.kickstarter.com/projects/roc...

Time Dog and the Dark Future

In a world where time travel is possible for those who “live in the moment”, Time Dog is the best around!

www.kickstarter.com

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Ron Evans @crewylou.bsky.social · 17d

Finished 2 GNs from the pile: 'Becoming A Dog Person' (Mad Macaques Press, 2025) by Donna Almendrala, about the challenges and triumphs between a young couple and their rescue dog, and 'Knock Out! (SelfMadeHero, 2021) by Reinhard Kleist, a graphic bio of bisexual U.S. boxing champ Emile Griffith

Cover of the graphic novel 'Becoming A Dog Person' (Mad Macaques Press, 2025) by Donna Almendrala

Cover of 'Knock Out! (SelfMadeHero, 2021) by Reinhard Kleist, a graphic bio of bisexual U.S. boxing champ Emile Griffith

Ron Evans @crewylou.bsky.social · 17d

Ran into the boys, who were hanging around downtown as usual.
#IndianaJones #Yoda

Statues of Indiana Jones and Yoda at Imagination Park in San Anselmo, Calif.

Statues of Yoda and Indiana Jones at Imagination Park in San Anselmo, Calif.

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