After Helene, Cory Vaillancourt kept reporting from a town ripped apart. No power, roads washed out, most of the newsroom's usual tools gone. He filed anyway. Story by Cory Vaillancourt and Steve Orlando. Art by June Kim. Letters by Josh Reed.

It was just rain. Until it wasn’t. Check out this sneak preview of “Just Rain” by Jim & Allie Bourdy in ‘Islands In The Sky: A People’s History of Hurricane Helene’ Written By: Jim & Allie Bourdy And Greg Pak Art By Josh Adams Colors By Nick Filardi & Matthew Wilson Letters By Jodie Troutman

I just finished Islands in the Sky, assembled by @andrewaydin.bsky.social and the Appalachian Comics Project. Touching stories from those who lived through Hurricane Helene. A must-buy for libraries 📚

New blog is up -comics &Odyssey, book give-away,high level of vocabulary in comics,music in history class (including lessons) & Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music,new comic about survivors from Hurricane Helene from Andrew Aydin www.historycomics.net/timsmythblog... @andrewaydin.bsky.social

At Comic Con on a panel I got a question about the state of book bans in America. I don’t believe book bans are the biggest problem right now and the term itself is outdated. Here’s why. #comiccon #bookbans #education #publishing

We had a lot of fun with it. Again, would love your vote! Line art by @domostanton.bsky.social and @aneke.bsky.social across the series. Written by @andrewaydin.bsky.social

TASTE OF JUSTICE is up for a Ringo! Pros, I'd love your vote. I colored the first 7 stories, and the holiday story. You can find them here. www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/comics/serie...

“A Hurricane Helene graphic novel illustrates how climate change makes extreme weather more likely” www.wfae.org/energy-envir...

A Hurricane Helene graphic novel illustrates how climate change makes extreme weather more likely

Nearly two years ago, Hurricane Helene brought unprecedented destruction to western North Carolina. A new graphic novel reminds readers that a 1,000-year storm like this could happen again in our life...

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One of the main antagonists in THE DISSIDENTS-- out Sept. 15--- is the secretive American Protective League. The APL served as a secret police force for autocratic Pres. Woodrow Wilson, who would not tolerate dissent. A year after forming, it had over 100,000 agents. #graphicnovels #comicbooks

LANTERNS.

Mitch McConnell is dead and no one is doing anything about it.

I spent more than thirteen years on John Lewis’ congressional staff and working on his campaigns. But my best memories will always be of working as his coauthor and collaborator. As we celebrate his memory today and this weekend, here are some of the memories I hold most closely. #goodtrouble

A eulogy of sorts by @andrewaydin.bsky.social and myself, and a call to resist mythologizing & carry the torch forward from John Lewis’s passing in 2020– a great reread for today, more relevant each year. www.cnn.com/2020/09/27/o...

Opinion: With his ‘March’ trilogy, John Lewis called for a revolution. It’s time we answer | CNN

Creating a graphic-novel memoir with the explicit goal of making nonviolent revolution attainable and urgent was audacious, write “March” series co-author Andrew Aydin and illustrator Nate Powell. But...

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In August and September 2026, Wild Ramp Publishing will give out at three $50 microgrants each month to Chicago zinesters or neighborhood/community orgs to create and print their original one-page mini-zines about civic life and community education. [This is a great idea!] tinyurl.com/ChiCivicZine

Chicago Civic Mini-Zine Microgrants

In August and September 2026, Wild Ramp Publishing will give out at three $50 microgrants each month to Chicago zinesters or neighborhood/community orgs to create and print their original one-page min...

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The Japanese government is making a $210 billion bet to dominate the global comic, cartoon, gaming, and music industries. Details: www.thepopverse.com/comics-japan...

The Japanese government is making a $210 billion bet to dominate the global comic, cartoon, gaming, and music industries

As South Korea and China push to expand, Japan doesn't want anyone catch up to their dominance in manga, anime, and more.

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John Lewis left us a road map to continue his work to redeem the soul of America. We cannot forget his unique and special way of being...

Today is my four year anniversary of writing Gil Thorp! Celebrate with me and @ohhhaeee.bsky.social by clicking this link! www.gocomics.com/gilthorp

The Senate goes back into session on Monday. Democrats should filibuster everything until proof of life is demonstrated for McConnell or until Republicans admit he has passed away.

New shop is ready to go! Buy books (and merch soon) to support the Appalachia Comics Project. First editions of ‘Islands in the Sky: A People’s History of Hurricane Helene’ are available now. appalachia-comics.myshopify.com

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Empowering Appalachia through Comics

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Netflix about to spend billions recreating cable tv only to realize they could just pay great writers well and give them creative freedom and solve their problems for half the cost.

Few patients appeal a health insurance denial, but a little-known process that requires insurers and plans to seek an independent opinion can force insurers to pay for what can be lifesaving treatment. Here’s what experts say you need to know.

This Little-Known Appeal Could Force Your Insurer to Pay for Lifesaving Care. Here’s How to File It.

When a health insurer refuses to pay for your treatment, you may have the right to have the denial reviewed — and potentially overturned — by an independent provider. Here are six steps experts sugges...

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This Is Just To Say I told you so about that thing you disagreed with me about of which irrefutable proof has now emerged Forgive me it is too delicious too sweet not to remind you that you were wrong

You guys, I figured out how to pay off student loans

katsian andor@dogunderwater.bsky.social · last mo.

love to pay taxes

Hugely honored to be part of this anthology -- artist @joshadams.bsky.social and I were able to collaborate with Jim and Allie Bourdy on a story about their harrowing experiences during Hurricane Helene. Check it out and get a copy for yourself!

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Islands in the Sky: A People's History of Hurricane Helene is powerful graphic journalism #comics #graphicnovel @goodtroublepro.bsky.social @andrewaydin.bsky.social https://graphicpolicy.com/2026/06/30/islands-in-the-sky-a-peoples-history-of-hurricane-helene-is-powerful-graphic-journalism/

Islands in the Sky: A People's History of Hurricane Helene is powerful graphic journalism #comics #graphicnovel @goodtroublepro.bsky.social @andrewaydin.bsky.social https://graphicpolicy.com/2026/06/30/islands-in-the-sky-a-peoples-history-of-hurricane-helene-is-powerful-graphic-journalism/

Islands in the Sky: A People’s History of Hurricane Helene is powerful graphic journalism

The story of Hurricane Helene as told by those who survived. Islands in the Sky brings those stories to life by pairing real survivors with award-winning comics creators

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Theyve mobilized faster against this than anything in the past 10 years and to me that pretty much says it all and justifies what so many have said about them collectively for anyone willing to pay attention

Truthout@truthout.org · last mo.

Centrist Democrats are gearing up to organize against progressives and democratic socialists, who have been racking up victories over the last two years by presenting themselves as an alternative to a failed status quo that lost the 2024 election to President Donald Trump.

Rachel Maddow's book recommendation during the #ALAAC26 President's Program: graphic novel "We Hereby Refuse" written by Frank Abe & Tamiko Nimura, art by Ross Ishikawa & Matt Sasaki

Surreal to see my name and work (and @natepowell.bsky.social) on this list but it’s a reminder and encouragement to keep working and keep building bc it can matter long after that particular work is done. www.ocregister.com/2026/06/25/5...

50 books for America250: Novels and nonfiction telling the nation’s stories

This collection of fiction, history, biography and more offers a variety of looks at life in the United States.

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Don't miss out on pre-ordering a signed copy of @henrybarajas.bsky.social and @jgonzo.bsky.social's must-read comics biography of the legendary Dolores Huerta and Sal Castro from @collectorsparadise.bsky.social!

PRE-ORDER: HUELGA TP STORIES OF DOLORES HUERTA & SAL CASTRO Signed by

1968 was a turning point in American history. Countless activists were at the forefront of fighting for the rights of migrant farmworkers and East L.A. students, with two in particular standing out: D...

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How did Greenspan die at 100 if he was already 100 in the 90s