Stíofán Mhac an Bhaird (Stephen Ward)
@stephencward.com
Comic-loving bookworm. Scribbler of words and images. (cis,he/him)
Website: https://stephencward.com
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Black Bolt/ Scream mashup I did for Inktober 2017. Which was printed in the back of Black Bolt #9 :D
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Hallowzine IV is funding on Kickstarter ... but not for long. Hurry on over to grab your copy. It's a full of self-contained stories, poetry, art, so you don't need to have read the previous editions.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/hal...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/hal...
Hallowzine.ink IV!!!!
Scary stories, comics, poetry, and more for the Halloween season.
www.kickstarter.com
September 16, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Hallowzine IV is funding on Kickstarter ... but not for long. Hurry on over to grab your copy. It's a full of self-contained stories, poetry, art, so you don't need to have read the previous editions.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/hal...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/hal...
Saw this mentioned on fantano video about Sheeran.
www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/ed...
www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/ed...
Ed Sheeran reveals why he performed at Robert Kraft’s wedding
‘I’ve always had a lovely relationship with him, he’s super sweet,’ singer says about Kraft
www.yahoo.com
September 16, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Saw this mentioned on fantano video about Sheeran.
www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/ed...
www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/ed...
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oh my god
September 16, 2026 at 7:27 PM
oh my god
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Ed Sheeran hoped to sidestep controversy with the removal of Macklemore from his tour over his pro-Palestine remarks. Instead, he sparked what one writer said could be a "turning point in pop culture complicity" with Israel.
Ed Sheeran Openers Quit Tour as Boycott Begins Over 'Silencing' of Macklemore's Palestine Speech
"The Ed Sheeran debacle will be seen as a turning point in pop culture complicity" with Israel, said one Palestinian-American writer, who described it as "a clear 'South Africa moment.'”
www.commondreams.org
September 16, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Ed Sheeran hoped to sidestep controversy with the removal of Macklemore from his tour over his pro-Palestine remarks. Instead, he sparked what one writer said could be a "turning point in pop culture complicity" with Israel.
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This is incredibly serious. If the State gives an undertaking (a formal, legally-binding promise) to a Judge and then fails to comply with it, it's not just contempt of court - it is also the beginning of a loss of confidence in the State's promises by judges.
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
State reneged on promise to provide school place to autistic girl (7), court told
Twins cried when seeing friends going to ‘big school’ and they could not, judge told
www.irishtimes.com
September 16, 2026 at 5:42 PM
This is incredibly serious. If the State gives an undertaking (a formal, legally-binding promise) to a Judge and then fails to comply with it, it's not just contempt of court - it is also the beginning of a loss of confidence in the State's promises by judges.
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
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macklemore calling kraft's bluff is so good
Macklemore just announced he’s donating the $1 million he made from Sheeran’s tour to 6 organizations to support Palestinians and he’s asking Robert Kraft to match it. This is just the first part announcing it.
September 16, 2026 at 8:40 PM
macklemore calling kraft's bluff is so good
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FAST BREAK is coming your way on 10/6/26. Meet Mikayla’s best friend, DeAndre “Squeaks” Craft!
Get to know Squeaks, Mikayla, and more in this OGN about hoops, family, and friendship, created by me and @delartstuffs.bsky.social!
Pre-order your copy at FASTBREAKCOMIC.com
@mackidsbooks.bsky.social
Get to know Squeaks, Mikayla, and more in this OGN about hoops, family, and friendship, created by me and @delartstuffs.bsky.social!
Pre-order your copy at FASTBREAKCOMIC.com
@mackidsbooks.bsky.social
September 16, 2026 at 6:50 PM
FAST BREAK is coming your way on 10/6/26. Meet Mikayla’s best friend, DeAndre “Squeaks” Craft!
Get to know Squeaks, Mikayla, and more in this OGN about hoops, family, and friendship, created by me and @delartstuffs.bsky.social!
Pre-order your copy at FASTBREAKCOMIC.com
@mackidsbooks.bsky.social
Get to know Squeaks, Mikayla, and more in this OGN about hoops, family, and friendship, created by me and @delartstuffs.bsky.social!
Pre-order your copy at FASTBREAKCOMIC.com
@mackidsbooks.bsky.social
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The Library of Memories @mustachebabs.com @lazyfishy.bsky.social is a beautiful, bittersweet & compelling GN. The writer & artist capture a whimsical feel that we can capture/understand with emotions & memories. Good messaging & expressions this book is a great read
-Animation I made for fun from cv
-Animation I made for fun from cv
September 16, 2026 at 5:39 PM
The Library of Memories @mustachebabs.com @lazyfishy.bsky.social is a beautiful, bittersweet & compelling GN. The writer & artist capture a whimsical feel that we can capture/understand with emotions & memories. Good messaging & expressions this book is a great read
-Animation I made for fun from cv
-Animation I made for fun from cv
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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):
September 16, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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):
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From the same report, why they are wrong and why it matters.
There is so much research on this. We know Jim doesn’t care about evidence, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t put it up to him at every opportunity.
Sin é.
There is so much research on this. We know Jim doesn’t care about evidence, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t put it up to him at every opportunity.
Sin é.
September 11, 2026 at 6:23 AM
From the same report, why they are wrong and why it matters.
There is so much research on this. We know Jim doesn’t care about evidence, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t put it up to him at every opportunity.
Sin é.
There is so much research on this. We know Jim doesn’t care about evidence, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t put it up to him at every opportunity.
Sin é.
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2024: "Let business self-regulate, what could go wrong?"
2026: Hand soap is now an infection vector.
2026: Hand soap is now an infection vector.
Bruh
September 16, 2026 at 5:46 PM
2024: "Let business self-regulate, what could go wrong?"
2026: Hand soap is now an infection vector.
2026: Hand soap is now an infection vector.
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Ed Sheeran's agent: Ok fuck me that was a wild few days. Still we should be over the worst of it now...
September 16, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Ed Sheeran's agent: Ok fuck me that was a wild few days. Still we should be over the worst of it now...
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How you write a headline:
‘Danny Tommo’, leader of the balaclava-clad blackshirt rallies, says he will travel to Piddington “in the coming days” following the Parish Council’s stunt referendum: “I want to hear about safety concerns for their women and children.” Tommo was jailed for two years in 2016 for a knifepoint kidnap.
September 16, 2026 at 4:05 PM
How you write a headline:
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This is also why, as Terence Tao pointed out, genAI mathematics sucks: it removes every bit of unexpected consilience that comes from understanding the mental model and process.
"Oh shit, this could be used to think about this totally other thing" is *how all mathematics grows*
"Oh shit, this could be used to think about this totally other thing" is *how all mathematics grows*
The speed of writing code has never, and will never be the bottleneck.
The bottleneck, the limiting factor, is always in the thinking about the code and how it works, understanding it.
People who use chatgpt to write code are literally removing the only part of programming that is actually useful.
The bottleneck, the limiting factor, is always in the thinking about the code and how it works, understanding it.
People who use chatgpt to write code are literally removing the only part of programming that is actually useful.
September 16, 2026 at 4:06 PM
This is also why, as Terence Tao pointed out, genAI mathematics sucks: it removes every bit of unexpected consilience that comes from understanding the mental model and process.
"Oh shit, this could be used to think about this totally other thing" is *how all mathematics grows*
"Oh shit, this could be used to think about this totally other thing" is *how all mathematics grows*
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This is how I learned there is apparently an entire series of books about people dealing with Reacher's random chaos in the aftermath, and I am in awe
I hope this does well I want them to green light the hunt for REACHER books ( about FBI agents following in reacher's wake and dealing with the aftermath) spin off novel series as well dianecapri.com/books/hunt-j...
The Hunt for Jack Reacher Series - Diane Capri - Licensed to Thrill
Diane Capri is Licensed to Thrill “Full of thrills and tension – but smart and human too.” Lee Child, #1 World Wide Bestselling Author of Jack Reacher Thrillers Each series is listed with the most rec...
dianecapri.com
September 16, 2026 at 3:31 PM
This is how I learned there is apparently an entire series of books about people dealing with Reacher's random chaos in the aftermath, and I am in awe
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Just saw an insta post making a salient point (I know) but the algo there makes it impossible to find stuff so I'll paraphrase:
Irish artists & musicians are putting their livelihoods on the line to support Palestine, while Ireland comes very low in the EU in terms of financial support for the arts.
Irish artists & musicians are putting their livelihoods on the line to support Palestine, while Ireland comes very low in the EU in terms of financial support for the arts.
September 16, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Just saw an insta post making a salient point (I know) but the algo there makes it impossible to find stuff so I'll paraphrase:
Irish artists & musicians are putting their livelihoods on the line to support Palestine, while Ireland comes very low in the EU in terms of financial support for the arts.
Irish artists & musicians are putting their livelihoods on the line to support Palestine, while Ireland comes very low in the EU in terms of financial support for the arts.
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This antelope just saw you be a corrupt sheriff being mean to a nice diner owner in the small town you keep under your thumb as he happened to be passing through.
The best thing about this planet is that every few days I'll learn about an animal I've literally never seen or heard of before, like the Nilgai which is just a stupidly massive antelope
September 16, 2026 at 3:49 PM
This antelope just saw you be a corrupt sheriff being mean to a nice diner owner in the small town you keep under your thumb as he happened to be passing through.
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Ok - build a wall around it and cut off all power and water.
Fine, that’ll be £135 for a visit visa each time you want to go to sodding Waitrose
Piddington in Oxfordshire votes to leave UK over asylum plans
Piddington residents vote over proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 16, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Ok - build a wall around it and cut off all power and water.
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The Beat needs an EXPERIENCED writer/editor to help us with our NYCC coverage. This requires staying at home and helping post stories and report news. There is pay but it is small, but it is only 5 days work.
To be clear, this is a WEB WRITING JOB not video - dm or email w/clips heidi @ comicsbeat
To be clear, this is a WEB WRITING JOB not video - dm or email w/clips heidi @ comicsbeat
September 16, 2026 at 3:30 PM
The Beat needs an EXPERIENCED writer/editor to help us with our NYCC coverage. This requires staying at home and helping post stories and report news. There is pay but it is small, but it is only 5 days work.
To be clear, this is a WEB WRITING JOB not video - dm or email w/clips heidi @ comicsbeat
To be clear, this is a WEB WRITING JOB not video - dm or email w/clips heidi @ comicsbeat
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The KNOW YOUR RIGHTS comic I created with @davidhahn.bsky.social @elllewrightart.bsky.social and @tayloresposito.bsky.social is spotlighted in this @nytimes.com by @georgegustines.bsky.social! www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/a... @hsglobalhistory.bsky.social @nycschools.bsky.social @mayor.nyc.gov
A New York City Comic Book Offers Tips on Rights and ICE Encounters
“Know Your Rights” is the latest publication from the public schools’ educational comics program Civics for All.
www.nytimes.com
September 16, 2026 at 3:25 PM
The KNOW YOUR RIGHTS comic I created with @davidhahn.bsky.social @elllewrightart.bsky.social and @tayloresposito.bsky.social is spotlighted in this @nytimes.com by @georgegustines.bsky.social! www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/a... @hsglobalhistory.bsky.social @nycschools.bsky.social @mayor.nyc.gov
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Fate Kickstarter launches TOMORROW!!
Have are some previews and check out the amazing guest artists:
🏵️ @helixel-illustrations.com
🌺 @erujayy.bsky.social
🌸 @treecolour.bsky.social
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ant...
#fateks26 #kickstarter #indiecomics #spiderforest #webcomic #comic
Have are some previews and check out the amazing guest artists:
🏵️ @helixel-illustrations.com
🌺 @erujayy.bsky.social
🌸 @treecolour.bsky.social
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ant...
#fateks26 #kickstarter #indiecomics #spiderforest #webcomic #comic
September 16, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Fate Kickstarter launches TOMORROW!!
Have are some previews and check out the amazing guest artists:
🏵️ @helixel-illustrations.com
🌺 @erujayy.bsky.social
🌸 @treecolour.bsky.social
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ant...
#fateks26 #kickstarter #indiecomics #spiderforest #webcomic #comic
Have are some previews and check out the amazing guest artists:
🏵️ @helixel-illustrations.com
🌺 @erujayy.bsky.social
🌸 @treecolour.bsky.social
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ant...
#fateks26 #kickstarter #indiecomics #spiderforest #webcomic #comic
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Ok, so I finally did a starter pack.
If you're NOT a man and do webcomics, let me know!
If you're NOT a man and do webcomics, let me know!
September 15, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Ok, so I finally did a starter pack.
If you're NOT a man and do webcomics, let me know!
If you're NOT a man and do webcomics, let me know!
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President Connolly said that while the Irish government had declared a Climate and Biodiversity Emergency seven years ago – followed in 2019 by a commitment to take action – “regrettably, the stark statistics coming from a wide range of sources tell us that that action has not taken place.”
President Connolly at the Ploughing:
“Approximately 83pc of all fruit and vegetables consumed in Ireland are imported; we also continue to export 90pc of the food produced in this country. I think we all could agree that this requires urgent attention.”
“Approximately 83pc of all fruit and vegetables consumed in Ireland are imported; we also continue to export 90pc of the food produced in this country. I think we all could agree that this requires urgent attention.”
President Connolly says climate change warnings are ignored ‘at our peril’ on opening day of Ploughing Championships
Over the course of the three-day championships, 270,000 people are expected to visit the event in Screggan, Co Offaly
www.independent.ie
September 16, 2026 at 1:05 PM
President Connolly said that while the Irish government had declared a Climate and Biodiversity Emergency seven years ago – followed in 2019 by a commitment to take action – “regrettably, the stark statistics coming from a wide range of sources tell us that that action has not taken place.”