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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 21h

The Las Vegas Grand Prix marks Hello Kitty’s debut in motorsport

The F1 Academy collaboration is a first-of-its-kind partnership for Sanrio, marking Hello Kitty's motorsport debut.

The Las Vegas Grand Prix marks Hello Kitty’s debut in motorsport

The F1 Academy collaboration is a first-of-its-kind partnership for Sanrio, marking Hello Kitty's motorsport debut.

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Ollie Kaplan @rebeccaoliver.bsky.social · 20h

I'm really excited about this article that @averykaplan.bsky.social and I wrote. It was inspired by a small moment of kindness from @maxtani.bsky.social after the Bud Light debacle a few years ago.

David Nilsen @davidnilsenbeer.bsky.social · 1d

Hey, guess what? Final Gravity Issue 10 is now available for preorder! Tons of great articles in this one, including stories by @rebeccaoliver.bsky.social, @averykaplan.bsky.social, @jdharlock.bsky.social, @melindag.bsky.social, & others. Details here: www.beantobarstool.com/shop/p/final...

Final Gravity, A Beer Zine Issue 10 — Bean to Barstool

Final Gravity, A Beer Zine Issue 10, with articles about Our Culture Brewing, Almaza Lager, Cusqueña lager, queer beer boycotts, the Hasta La Raiz benefit beer, and much more.

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Avery Kaplan, Lady Skeleton @averykaplan.bsky.social · 1d

I’m extremely proud of the timely article @rebeccaoliver.bsky.social & I wrote for Final Gravity Issue 10, and extremely grateful to be involved in this awesome zine! Beer is about community, but the Bud Light boycott over trans people complicated things. Please consider preordering the issue today:

David Nilsen @davidnilsenbeer.bsky.social · 1d

Hey, guess what? Final Gravity Issue 10 is now available for preorder! Tons of great articles in this one, including stories by @rebeccaoliver.bsky.social, @averykaplan.bsky.social, @jdharlock.bsky.social, @melindag.bsky.social, & others. Details here: www.beantobarstool.com/shop/p/final...

Final Gravity, A Beer Zine Issue 10 — Bean to Barstool

Final Gravity, A Beer Zine Issue 10, with articles about Our Culture Brewing, Almaza Lager, Cusqueña lager, queer beer boycotts, the Hasta La Raiz benefit beer, and much more.

www.beantobarstool.com

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 22h

A new series for your October watchlist has arrived! A spoiler-free taste-test of This Monster Wants To Eat Me, available on Crunchyroll.

Anime Review: THIS MONSTER WANTS TO EAT ME will “claw” you by the heart

2025 is the year monsters beat closeted queers in this game called "normie life," and we are here for it!

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 1d

NYCC ’25: Get ready to rip with new CHAINSAW MAN merchandise!

Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures are celebrating "Chainsaw Man—The Movie: Reze Arc" with a new merchandise collection that will debut at NYCC.

NYCC ’25: Get ready to rip with new CHAINSAW MAN merchandise!

Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures are celebrating "Chainsaw Man—The Movie: Reze Arc" with a new merchandise collection that will debut at NYCC.

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 1d

Kickstarter United NYC strike rally: ‘tech workers will never be defeated!’

Kickstarter United held a rally on Tuesday, October 7, in Manhattan outside the offices of venture capitalist Fred Wilson, a major investor in Kickstarter.

Kickstarter United NYC strike rally: ‘tech workers will never be defeated!’

Kickstarter United held a rally on Tuesday, October 7, in Manhattan outside the offices of venture capitalist Fred Wilson, a major investor in Kickstarter.

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 2d

NYCC ’25: Manga Mavericks reveals New York Comic Con schedule

A new North American manga publisher is set to host a panel and debut several new titles for sale at NYCC 2025.

NYCC ’25: Manga Mavericks reveals New York Comic Con schedule

A new North American manga publisher is set to host a panel and debut several new titles for sale at NYCC 2025.

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Ollie Kaplan @rebeccaoliver.bsky.social · 2d

Let’s do 11/28! I think my DMs are open.

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Ollie Kaplan @rebeccaoliver.bsky.social · 3d

@averykaplan.bsky.social and I would love to participate if you still need people!

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Klaatu Prime @blackhelicopter.org · 4d

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Ollie Kaplan @rebeccaoliver.bsky.social · 3d

a black and white drawing of a person running with the words so relatable above it

ALT: a black and white drawing of a person running with the words so relatable above it

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 3d

NYCC ’25: Fanhome’s STAR TREK: PRODIGY and STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS models arrive

Fanhome has some exciting announcements of #StarTrek fans at New York Comic Con.

NYCC ’25: Fanhome’s STAR TREK: PRODIGY and STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS models arrive

Fanhome has some exciting announcements of #StarTrek fans at New York Comic Con.

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Banned Books Week @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social · 5d

A group that has shown up without fail in the fight against censorship: young people!

Find inspiration – and ideas for your own advocacy – from the students on the front lines during this virtual program on 10/8 at 3 pm PT. #BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984

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A FIGHT FOR OUR RIGHTS: YOUTH FIGHTING BANS. A conversation with student leaders moderated by Banned Books Week youth honorary chair Iris Mogul. Oct. 8, 2025, 3:00 p.m. CT. Register: bit.ly/ bit.ly/YouthFightingBookBans

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Ollie Kaplan @rebeccaoliver.bsky.social · 4d

Ive enjoyed this so far too!

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Avery Kaplan, Lady Skeleton @averykaplan.bsky.social · 8d

Here are 10 Star Trek references on Futurama, part 5! I still haven’t touched “Where No Fan Has Gone Before”…

Geek Girl Authority @geekgirlauthority.bsky.social · 8d

For this week's Trek Tuesday, here are 10 more allusions to #StarTrek on #Futurama, including several from the animated sitcom's recently released 13th season:
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Avery Kaplan, Lady Skeleton @averykaplan.bsky.social · 6d

This is a cute little book that will make Trekkies giggle a fair few times! Qapla’!

Geek Girl Authority @geekgirlauthority.bsky.social · 6d

Are you a Trekkie searching for a picture book that will give you a few chuckles? Then, beam aboard #StarTrek: Klingon Next Door: Off Duty the Warrior’s Way by Joey Spiotto. Read our review:
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War and Peas 🧿 @warandpeas.bsky.social · 16d

"AI is going to replace artists.”

Oh really? AI is going to rack up student debt and then be a disappointment to the family?

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Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social · 6d

I really need all of us to abandon any impostor syndrome. It’s time.

Ida Bae Wells @nhannahjones.bsky.social · 6d

In case it wasn’t clear, the anti-DEI crusade has never been about merit. Zero news experience. Never been a reporter. Elevated to Editor in Chief of CBS News, one of the most storied news institutions in the nation. www.mediaite.com/media/news/p...

Paramount Officially Acquiring The Free Press and Making Bari Weiss CBS News Editor in Chief: Report

Paramount Skydance will be officially acquiring The Free Press and hiring its founder Bari Weiss as editor in chief of its CBS News division, with the deal to be announced this coming Monday, accordin...

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 7d

TOKYOPOP releases merch to for all your Chrismukkah needs (treat yourself)

TOKYOPOP has launched a new line of branded merchandise featuring advent calendars, playing cards, SD figurines, and tote bags inspired by fan-favorite anime, manga, and manhwa titles.

TOKYOPOP releases merch to for all your Chrismukkah needs (treat yourself)

TOKYOPOP has launched a new line of branded merchandise featuring advent calendars, playing cards, SD figurines, and tote bags inspired by fan-favorite anime, manga, and manhwa titles.

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 6d

Godzilla doesn’t really drink beer, but when he does, it’s PBR

Godzilla will appear on over 60 million Pabst Blue Ribbon cans and boxes this October!

Godzilla doesn’t really drink beer, but when he does, it’s PBR

Godzilla will appear on over 60 million Pabst Blue Ribbon cans and boxes this October!

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 6d

SAG-AFTRA firmly states AI can’t replace human performers

Your agents and producers were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.

SAG-AFTRA firmly states AI can’t replace human performers

Your agents and producers were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 7d

Three years after it was canceled, transphobes have discovered Netflix's DEAD END: PARANORMAL PARK's existence, and are predictably mad at its trans boy protagonist.