so this is how i draw braids

"Brave" is a word that can do a lot of heavy lifting...

Nerdist@nerdist.bsky.social · 8h ago

The BBC has put out the official call for potential producers of Doctor Who to bid on the show, with a call for "brave" new direction.

This young woman should not be anxious about posting her story. As a community we need to thank her for her courage.

@mad-swilliams.bsky.social · yesterday

Very anxious about posting this, but I feel strongly compelled to share. I know it’s a lot to take in for a Saturday morning and I appreciate anyone for taking the time to read it.

Got into an accident. Can’t afford it. My dog just had surgery that I also can’t afford. Can’t really take on any extra work yet. Please buy my books. If you’d like to own any of my original art, please let me know. 💖

The man who saved the world.

Ed Maibach@maibached.bsky.social · 2d ago

Happy Stanislav Petrov Day He passed in 2017. As Encyclopedia Britannica puts it, “He is survived by his two children, two grandchildren, and the entire human race.” If you don't know his story, please take 3 minutes now to learn it. @gchalliance.bsky.social @docsforclimate.bsky.social

Come find me in the 2000ad hall at table D20 next to the mighty Cam Smith.

Thought Bubble Festival@thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social · 4d ago

Thought Bubble Comic Convention Maps are here! Stretched across four giant halls we've got over 650 comic-creating exhibitors and 70 incredible guests! Bask in the full listings here: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/maps

I'll be doing portfolio reviews again at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social this year. I'm really looking forward to seeing your exciting and inspiring work and again and hopefully being helpful for you. www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/portfoliorev...

Portfolio Reviews 2025 — Thought Bubble Comic Art Festival

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Obviously it is no surprise that @gailsimone.bsky.social is right about this, because she is routinely right about everything. But she is even more right that usual about this. (I wasn't in the shop yesterday or today, but I think we still have a couple left - don't miss out...)

Gail Simone@gailsimone.bsky.social · 2d ago

Reminder to by MUPPETS TAKE THE MARVEL UNIVERSE because 1) It is the best comic I've read in ages and B) A lot of stores are reported selling out. Not kidding, you will LOVE IT.

We have our table number for @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social and we could not be happier! We're in Redshirt Hall, table D1, which means we're right at the front by one of the two main entrances! We hope we will see many of you there!

We second this. Absolute Wonder Woman is the Wonder Woman we wanted all along.

Vic from Comic Books Beyond@comicbooksbeyond.bsky.social · 3d ago

"I cannot lie, but I can choose to believe in the best version of someone." @kellythompson.bsky.social and @cleanlined.bsky.social continue to create the best Wonder Woman I can ask for. I genuinely can't believe Hayden Sherman's artwork; they're truly generational talent!

we have control mechanisms for this. it's called The Law. these guys should be held personally liable for these harms. the suicides, the thefts, the intrusions into computer systems. they should be sued and prosecuted as appropriate. problem immediately solved

The Independent@the-independent.com · 3d ago

An OpenAI system has gone rogue again – and it is the most panic-inducing yet

SAGA is, in he opinion of everyone who works - and has EVER worked at Desties - the best comic currently in print. We want to read the next instalment. And you know what? We'll be here when it drops. Leonard is righ. If creators need time, then time they shall have. It'll be worth the wait.

Leonard Sultana (An Englishman In San Diego)@englishmansdcc.bsky.social · 3d ago

Sending positive vibes to @fionastaples.bsky.social who has posted an update for fans of SAGA. I say, Fiona *and* Brian have earned the right to take much time as they like on the book, they don't owe us a damn thing. I'm just glad Fiona's okay.

early bird

A lot of my gn work is adaptations and let me tell you; if you try to do it this way you are going to get the worst slop imaginable. I've seen what other co's have produced with this kind of thing. They are a MESS with truly no value. This is a collaborative medium for a reason.

Matthew Noe@noethematt.bsky.social · 3d ago

This is fucking gross and libraries have a duty to our communities to refuse to purchase books produced this way www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Aw HELL NO! Absolutely not. Both Librarians and Retailers need to take a stand against this. www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Novvel.co Produces Graphic Novel Adaptations with AI Assistance

The Singapore-based startup says its AI-powered platform can halve graphic novel production time and cost. “This is not a self-driving car,” notes CEO Anumeha Bisaria. “It’s more like handing ...

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Just five days to make our beautiful Holmes art calendar a reality and still £645 away from hitting our target with a lovely Frazer Irving calendar as an add-on too… www.kickstarter.com/projects/tri... @petetrainor.fyi

Sherlock Holmes And The Empire Builders Calendar 2027

A handsome looking calendar featuring the art created for Tripwire's unique Sherlock Holmes series plus unique Frazer Irving calendar

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They don't mean Olde English, surely? Shakespeare wasn't even writing using Middle English - he's early modern. Do they just mean they're using Shakespeare's original dialogue? Or are they really going to translate it into a language that had been dead for at least 500 years by Billy's day?

DiscussingFilm@discussingfilm.net · 5d ago

Robert Eggers is set to direct a new film adaptation of ‘ROMEO AND JULIET’. The film will feature the actors speaking in Olde English. (Source: www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...)

We just backed The Arc Fall by Owen D. Pomery on @kickstarter.com. It's already fully funded but while you could wait and pick up a copy from Desties with an exclusive book place, you could also go and back it yourself and support indie publishing directly... www.kickstarter.com/projects/ave...

The Arc Fall by Owen D. Pomery

The much-anticipated sequel to the acclaimed graphic novel The Hard Switch!

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Only 22 pledges away from hitting our target now on our beautiful Holmes art calendar with a Frazer Irving calendar add-on included, foil art prints and just under a week to go www.kickstarter.com/projects/tri...

Sherlock Holmes And The Empire Builders Calendar 2027

A handsome looking calendar featuring the art created for Tripwire's unique Sherlock Holmes series plus unique Frazer Irving calendar

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Aly's last graphic novel was gorgeously illustrated and he also contributed to the Gail Simone-written MISTY Special a couple of years back. This is going to be *well* worth your time. www.kickstarter.com/projects/aly...

Coming soon: Candelstone: A Faery Tale

An original graphic novel of magical realism set against the insular world of an isolated 1920's Devon boarding school.

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There's less than two months to go until the @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social convention here in sunny Harrogate. Several of you have already accepted our offers of help, but we have capacity to do more so if you're coming from afar and we can help with anything, let us know!

Can anyone recommend a free (or very cheap) easy to use video editing software? Nothing fancy - a video version of Audacity is what I need really. Any ideas?

when ai leaves u behind

Xero Reynolds 41/100 on Patreon@artificer-ind.bsky.social · 3w ago

Still patiently waiting to be "left behind" by AI rather than it chasing me across every damn space like a slasher in a low budget flick.

#FuckAI #CancelAI #StopAI #SmashAI It's not art. It's not real. It's not better than us. The socially-challenged manchildren in charge of this shit do not dictate our future. We'll burn every Data Center to the ground before we let that happen. Don't use it. Don't share it. Block it. Ignore it.

Do we need to organize an RNLI charity comic? If I can find the time I'd do the organizing.

Well then. This is exceptionally good news!

Comics Bulletin@comicsbulletin.bsky.social · last wk.

Robin Hood fans, rejoice! Disney’s version of the beloved outlaw hero is returning to comics for the first time in over 50 years in a new series from Eisner-nominated writer Nate Cosby. All the details and first-look here ➡️ comicsbulletin.com/disneys-robi...

This has nothing to do with comics, but it has popped up in our feed so many times over the last couple of days and, as someone who was not allowed superheroes as a kid but who WAS allowed Robin Hood, I have say how much I love this guy. Give 'em a follow, you won't regret it.

Shane M. Bailey@shanembailey.com · last wk.

He's always been a really cool person.

Very excited to announce that I'll be tabling at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social this year!! I am beyond thrilled and am so excited to see all my favourite artists again 🥳

For anyone unfamiliar, here are some basic terms to help you get started on your comic book addiction (correct me if I’m off with any of these gang):

Just a thought...