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explodingarrow.bsky.social
Comics and baseball - Editor of The Comics Courier and @thefanfiles.bsky.social‬ - Previously of Popverse and PanelxPanel - [email protected] - tiffanybabb.com
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My mom got me puffer jacket Snoopy 😭

Thrilled to share a lettered preview for DEATH OF THE SILVER SURFER #1, with art by @artofsumit.bsky.social, colors by Frank D'Armata, letters by Joe Sabino, cover by Dike Ruan, and editing by Tom Groneman! In stores 6/11! Maybe one of the best things I've written! aiptcomics.com/2025/06/06/m...

The Mad Cave Studios talent search is back, baby! I said this last year and I'll say it again: This is the coolest thing that Mad Cave does and I want you to participate. We're looking for writers, artists, colorists and letterers. Rules and guidelines are at the link--good luck!

the saddest thing youtube has done is have plenty of videos id love to watch hidden behind the most horrendous embarrassing video titles invented by man

If you haven't yet, check out my piece on the Mariners' Pride video!

I've enjoyed all my baseball interviews a lot, but I really loved chatting with Scott Miller about why managers matter. Lots of great nuggets in this one. www.thefanfiles.com/articles/bas...

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Very snazzy stylish Kickstarter package from @schweizercomics.bsky.social!

And we are just EIGHTEEN BACKERS away from that lovely round 100 number! Get us there!

I've enjoyed all my baseball interviews a lot, but I really loved chatting with Scott Miller about why managers matter. Lots of great nuggets in this one. www.thefanfiles.com/articles/bas...

This will either be the best thing or unwatchable deadline.com/2025/06/dog-...

PORTLAND: First Friday Office Hours are back! This Fri, June 6th, I'll be at Eisner-winning comicshop Books With Pictures at 1401 SE Division, 4-6PM, giving professional feedback on your comics art. @bkswpicspdx.bsky.social (Doing this on Sat at BwPCon too!) Details in the linked thread. #pdxcomics

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centrist: we need to focus on popular policy me: holy shit! you mean we’re finally going to support universal healthcare? centrist: no haha not that policy me: ok so…gun control? centrist: no lol not that policy either me: ok which policy? centrist: oh you know the ones

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watched another ep of doctor who last night, and i dont care what people say, this season is banger after banger

Ouroboros: a symbol of death and rebirth. ◾️ This illustration appears on the back of the latest volume of the Pocket Cemetery, pre-orders of which are currently 20% off. www.etsy.com/shop/LandisB...

MI: GHOST PROTOCOL MI: ROGUE NATION MI: FALLOUT MISSION IMPOSSIBLE MI3 MI: DEAD RECKONING MI: FINAL RECKONING MI2

Mike Allred is very good at drawing comics. In my opinion, we should see to it that he draws more comics.

If you haven't yet, check out my piece on the Mariners' Pride video!

IF IT AIN’T FDIC INSURED, DON’T MAKE IT YOUR PRIMARY BANK THE FDIC EXISTS TO PROTECT CUSTOMERS FROM BANKS GOING UNDER. PRIOR TO THE FDIC, IF A BANK WENT UNDER, YOUR MONEY WENT WITH IT.

kenley jansen why must you frighten me so?

we have grown used to the idea that we should only call or write public places when we are angry. this is basically how reactionary mentality has molded us for the last 100 years. if you have even an inkling of appreciation fpr a public facility, send them a letter. let them know you love them.

Anytime I get to talk about the Alien trailer, I will. That shit was art.

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is it too late to admit that while i love elton john, i think i may only comprehend the meaning of like two of his songs

This week, the Seattle Mariners released a video for Pride. I was expecting cheesy corporate blandness. Instead, the video was thoughtful and well considered. Here's what the ‪@mariners.com‬ got right with their celebration of Pride. thefanfiles.com/articles/mariners-pride-video-2025

"What the video does right is that it doesn’t try to sell anything...The point of the video is the message...one of celebration of differences but also of acknowledgment of the work to be done..." Thank you for this @explodingarrow.bsky.social. The work continues 💪

every time i sell a "i finished the power broker" button, i feel that stranger's win deep in my soul

An excellent examination of a sincerely moving Pride video from the Seattle Mariners.

As a Seattle fan and a queer person, this video makes me openly weep and this explanation as to why the Mariners get this right is excellent.

This week, the Seattle Mariners released a video for Pride. I was expecting cheesy corporate blandness. Instead, the video was thoughtful and well considered. Here's what the ‪@mariners.com‬ got right with their celebration of Pride. thefanfiles.com/articles/mariners-pride-video-2025

Late pledges will be open for little bit, for those who want to make sure they nab a print or digital copy.