Weekly Shiplists for Wednesday, 5 August 2026 groups.google.com/u/1/g/millio...

An excellent deal for an excellent book! -kjc

Seanan McGuire@seananmcguire.bsky.social · 4d ago

INTO THE DROWNING DEEP by Mira Grant is only $2 in US eBook format today! That's less than half the cost of a cup of decent coffee for hours and hours of meticulous marine biology research leading you to the horrors of the deep!

Good morning, Blueskies! You've got me today instead of Tony, so try to contain your disappointment. I will be here until 7pm! We're gonna have a LOT of fun! -kjc

I Made You This Comic! Reuploaded with alt text. 1/3

"This page took me maybe an hour to complete... and this comic has about thirty pages... that means if I really buckle down I could get the whole thing done in a standard work week, two at the most..." <--- the reckonings of a misguided fool

Hey Blueskies, Focus Features is offering a free screening of the new movie EMILY on 8/25. If you'd to try & get a pass, you can use our URL: focusfeaturesscreenings.com/MYPFE

Good morning, Blueskies! Pretty dreary day out there. Chaos in the shop too. *sigh* I'll be here til 7pm if you want to stop by. I hope to see you! -kjc

Weekly Shiplists for Wednesday, 29 July 2026 groups.google.com/u/1/g/millio...

ENFRAMEMENT! A cool new independent comic from @jukeboxcomix.bsky.social on our shelves!

The legendary "walking bed" page from Winsor McCay's "Little Nemo in Slumberland" was published on July 26, 1908. If there’s a Mt. Rushmore for Sunday pages, this one is certainly on it.

Loved this call out in "The Origins and Evolution of Writing". It says "established linguistic frameworks don't predict graphics and writing system development"... Footnote: "Did we say none? Actually, Cohn and Schilperoord's (2024) multimodal model works!" www.annualreviews.org/content/jour...

If you haven't gotten around to it, here's the list of EISNER WINNERS for 2026!!! www.comic-con.org/awards/eisne...

Eisner Awards - Comic-Con International

2026 Eisner Awards Presented Absolute Martian Manhunter Takes Home Top Honors Comic-Con International is proud to announce winners of the 38th annual Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards. The ceremony wa...

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Anyone else hear Scott Snyder & Nick Dragotta on NPR this morning talking to Ayesha Rascoe about ABSOLUTE BATMAN? -kjc www.npr.org/2026/07/26/n...

The creators of a Absolute Batman discuss their new reimagining of the character

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with the comic creator team of the breakout new Batman: Absolute Batman. Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta share how this alternate reality Batman rewrites the character.

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Good morning, Blueskies! Gorgeous day in the Commonwealth today. I hope you can stop by & talk comics with me! I'll be here til 7pm. Thanks! -kjc

Good morning, Blueskies! It's mind-meltingly muggy outside in Massachusetts. So, come inside & enjoy our crisp, dry air conditioning! We'll be open until 7pm. I hope you can stop by for some comicky goodness & maybe a nerdy chat! -kjc

Weekly Shiplists for Wednesday, 22 July 2026 groups.google.com/u/1/g/millio...

Good morning, Blueskies! Holy crap, I walked outside today & the air was clear & there was a breeze that smelled good. It was quite the contrast! I'll be here until 7pm tonight & I hope you can come join me for a little while & find your next great comic book! -kjc

Ghostbrawler/Tony Choo team-up piece by Rob Guillory. Maybe a cover?

Good morning, Blueskies! The skies of Massachusetts are an eerie amber today due to wildfires in the north. It's gonna be dangerously hot & humid, so be careful out there & stay hydrated! We'll be open until 7pm, serving up comicky goodness as best we can! -kjc

Weekly Shiplists for Wednesday, 14 July 2026 groups.google.com/u/1/g/millio...

Good morning, Blueskies! I hope your day is going smoothly so far! It's a gorgeous day here in the Commonwealth & we will be open until 7pm for your comic book reading needs. I hope you can stop by & pick up some comicky goodness! -kjc

Good morning, Blueskies! Glorious day in the Commonwealth today! And a perfect day to find a perfect comic! I'll be here til 6pm & then Gamal's going to cover my last hour so I can make a meeting. I hope you can come visit! -kjc

Weekly Shiplists for Wednesday, 8 July 2026 groups.google.com/u/1/g/millio...

Happy birthday to Bill Watterson, the creator of Calvin and Hobbes! Born on July 5, 1958.

My first post in my new blog post series "How Readers Find Books (Real-Life Book Promo Examples)" is about @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social: books.leaflet.pub/3mpwaiskt522k Collecting examples of how creators getting their books noticed online and in person, beyond their own circle of friends & family.

Tom Cox: Everything Will Swallow You

I've been a fan of Tom's Bluesky posts for a while, but it was his read-aloud with his cat that pushed me into buying his book.

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UGH. Reminder to always check your equipment end to end before calling tech support! A plug was slightly loose and now we're back online! -kjc

Good morning Blueskies! It's an absolutely gorgeous day in the Commonwealth & we will be open until 7pm! The Internet is going up & down today, which is not great, but I shall persevere! Although I might cry. I hope you'll come visit! -kjc

Kira Nerys commish #startrek #DS9

Good afternoon, Blueskies! It's going to be dangerously hot today, so take care of yourselves! We've got air conditioning & distractions if you need a break from this heat. I'll be here til 7pm & I hope you'll stop by if you have to be out! -kjc

The most overlooked opportunity in comics is the ALA Annual artist alley. They give FREE tables and admission to cartoonists in exchange for a piece of art for a charity auction. If you make books that end up in libraries, that is the room you want to be in, and you can do it at no cost.