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Jonah Maple

@jo-maple.bsky.social

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Indianapolis native, nerd, lefty, non-binary, and Cardinal. I mostly talk about politics and comics. (they/them) (21)

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Jonah Maple @jo-maple.bsky.social · 16d

I realized that ai have been talking a lot about DC and Marvel comics a lot on here, so I'm going to highlight one comic a day owned by actual people, not gigantic corporations. These will all be comics I like so I hope more people check them out, even though my reach is small. Feel free to join in!

The cover of EAT THE RICH trade paperback, written by Sarah Gailey, with art by Pius Bak and Roman TItiov. The cover is illustrated by Becca Carey, depicting a finger and eye on the same for as steaks that contain the words "Eat the rich". The letterer is Cardinal Rae.

The cover of the first trade of POWERS, written by Brian Michael Bendis with art by Michael Avon Oeming and Pat Garrahy.

The cover of the first trade paperback for ASSORTED CRISIS EVENTS, written by Deniz Camp with art by Eric Zawadski, colors by Jordie Bellaire, and letters by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

The cover of DAWNRUNNER, written by Ram V, with art by Evan Cagle, letters by Aditya Bidikar, and colors by Dave Stewart, Francesco Segala, and Gloria Martinelli.

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Jonah Maple @jo-maple.bsky.social · 12h

Also this cover is definitely drawn by Brian Bolland, not Phil Jimenez

Jonah Maple @jo-maple.bsky.social · 12h

I accidentally typed Crazy Jane instead of Ragged Robin in the alt text lol

Jonah Maple @jo-maple.bsky.social · 12h

“the girlfriend of one of the founders of antifa”

The cover of The Invisibles #3, Vol. 2, drawn by Phil Jimenez. King Mob is wearing his costume and Crazy Jane is in front of him, wearing the leather

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Jonah Maple @jo-maple.bsky.social · 12h

I’m not a doctor but I spent my summer after high school working at a facility with at least two dozen dementia patients, so I know what different types look like at different stages, and I am 100% certain he has dementia.

Jonah Maple @jo-maple.bsky.social · 18h

Creator-Owned Comics Day 16: I missed a day, but we're keeping it going and up today is Blade Maidens by @zoewithasword.bsky.social and @valentinemsmith.bsky.social. You can read this fantastically fun web comic at www.blademaidens.com or an upcoming Dark Horse trade paperback.

The cover of Blade Maidens Vol. 1, drawn by Valentine M. Smith. The cover includes Ser, Rowan, Mel, Eldridge, and a mystery pirate woman holding swords, casting spells, or otherwise doing cool things.

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 23h

"That's the point – the smudge, the rough line, the hesitation - that's what makes my work come alive." - Jim Lee talking about why DC will never use AI storytelling. "AI doesn't dream, feel or make art, it aggregates it."

@jimlee.bsky.social speaking very passionately at Retailer Day. #nycc

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Jonah Maple @jo-maple.bsky.social · 1d

Just hire a human artist, assholes

Jonah Maple @jo-maple.bsky.social · 1d

I wasn’t going to see the movie anyway, but now when I don’t see it I can feel morally superior about it

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Jonah Maple @jo-maple.bsky.social · 1d

And they used the worst one too

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Jonah Maple @jo-maple.bsky.social · 2d

Creator-Owned Comics Day 15: Up today is The Many Deaths of Laila Starr written by @therightram.bsky.social (New Gods, Dawnrunner, Detective Comics, Justice League Dark) with art by Filipe Andrade (Captain Marvel, Fantastic Four), colors by Inês Amaro, and Letters by AndWorld Design.
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The cover for issue #1, drawn by Filipe Andrade. A woman shed in blue light is peacefully falling down to the orange city of Mumbai below her.

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Megan Piontkowski illustration @meganpiont.bsky.social · 6d

"How to Report ICE" 10/2:

Buffalo, CA, Chicago, CO, DC Metro, DE, FL, Indianapolis, KC Metro, MD, MA, NC Triangle, much of NJ, NM, NYC, Phoenix, Philly, Pittsburgh, Portland OR, RI, Rochester NY, St. Louis Metro, St. Peter & Mankato MN, VA, WI, WY

San Francisco in Spanish

tinyurl.com/mupyyr2x

Aloe plant "reading" a "How to Report ICE" zine.

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Kittie @kittiepeters.com · 2d

delete chatgpt and stop using generative AI 🖤🤍

Sam Altman’s AI empire will devour as much power as New York City and San Diego combined. Experts say it’s ‘scary’ | Fortune

Andrew Chien told Fortune he’s been a computer scientist for 40 years but we’re close to “some seminal moments for how we think about AI and its impact on society.”

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Jonah Maple @jo-maple.bsky.social · 2d

I can’t believe I actually watched an episode of that show. Spite is a powerful marketing tool

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Scott Aaron Rogers @hoosleft.us · 2d

Let me know how the fancy, high-dollar party fundraisers go. I won't be invited after this. www.tiktok.com/@hoosleft/vi...

#Indiana #SOS #Election2026

Alright Indiana - We've gotta talk about Beau Bayh. Is he Indiana Democrats' white knight or just another Ivy League nepo baby?

TikTok video by HoosLeft w/ Scott Aaron Rogers

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Jonah Maple @jo-maple.bsky.social · 2d

Immediately suspect any politician who uses that kind of language

Jonah Maple @jo-maple.bsky.social · 2d

Also yeah, being chummy with Hogsett is a red flag for any dem candidate. My city councilor stuck with Hogsett and wouldn’t you know it he (allegedly) groped an 18 year old this summer

Jonah Maple @jo-maple.bsky.social · 2d

The part about saying “gosh” seven times is funny to me. I’ve lived in Indianapolis my whole life and nobody says “gosh” here

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Jonah Maple @jo-maple.bsky.social · 2d

The wholesome gay uncles I wish I had

Jonah Maple @jo-maple.bsky.social · 2d

That’s literally it

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DAVE! (like "Them!" but Dave) @daveexmachina.bsky.social · 3d

normal person: i just want a place to hang out with my friends
tech weirdo: and shitheads
np: no just my friends
tw: but what about hearing alternative views on race and gender?
np: we just want to hang out and goof around
tw: so where do the shitheads fit in then
np: no shitheads
tw: not following

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Ashley Lynch ✂️🎞️ @ashleylynch.bsky.social · 2d

I could be wrong, but Dems should be centering entirely around messaging that Stephen Miller is the defacto POTUS despite no one voting for him and he's keeping a dementia ridden stroke victim Weekend at Bernies puppet in office while he illegally usurps control.

The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 2d

Stephen Miller is portraying opposition to Donald Trump in any form, including by judges issuing legal rulings, as an illegal rebellion, Jonathan Chait argues:

Stephen Miller Lays Out the Plan in Public

The White House aide equates opposition to Trump’s agenda with terrorism—and pushes for the use of state power to suppress it.

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Jonah Maple @jo-maple.bsky.social · 2d

I am not a medical professional. I did, however spent my summer after high school working at an adult day center with about two dozen dementia patients, so I know what dementia can look like to different people and at different stages. I am 99% certain he has dementia. But again, not a doctor.

Jonah Maple @jo-maple.bsky.social · 2d

They’re so great!

Jonah Maple @jo-maple.bsky.social · 2d

depiction of both fantastical elements and the city of Mumbai. The more simplistic but vibrant colors work with the sketchy, diverse character design to give a unique, surreal feel to this comic. This is definitely worth a read.
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The cover of issue #3. A woman is looking at you from the corner of her eyes while she puffs red smoke out of her cigarette, with said smoke coagulating in a red cloud above her.

The cover of issue #5. A woman with six arms is walking among the clouds, bending her back so her face looks at the sky, but her eyes are closed.

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Jonah Maple @jo-maple.bsky.social · 2d

This is a recent read for me, and one of the reasons Ram V is quickly becoming one of my favorite writers in the business. With Laila Starr, V shows of his proficiency in tackling high concepts grounded in deeply real humanity. The art from Andrade and Amaro is great too, beautiful in its
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The cover of Issue #2. A woman is standing in a lake with a crow and is looking right at you. All of these covers are by Filipe Andrade and Inês Amaro.

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