Did you know I colored this? did you know its up for an Eisner? Meaning I've worked on an Eisner nominated, and with any luck, winning, book! But an even bigger congrats to the visionary creator of the project, Gavin Aung Than! Yay!
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June 9, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Did you know I colored this? did you know its up for an Eisner? Meaning I've worked on an Eisner nominated, and with any luck, winning, book! But an even bigger congrats to the visionary creator of the project, Gavin Aung Than! Yay!
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Page from Archives of the unexplained: Area 51. This is one of my favorite works ever. It was written by Steve Foxe and has just been published by @01firstsecond.bsky.social
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September 3, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Page from Archives of the unexplained: Area 51. This is one of my favorite works ever. It was written by Steve Foxe and has just been published by @01firstsecond.bsky.social
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#PresidentoftheAnimeClub by #StephanieEvangelistaFukuda & #DaigoFukuda a cute slice of life YA Graphic Novel Romance. Thank you #FirstSecondBooks & #NetGalley for the opportunity to review the e-ARC. #BookSky
August 16, 2026 at 7:38 AM
#PresidentoftheAnimeClub by #StephanieEvangelistaFukuda & #DaigoFukuda a cute slice of life YA Graphic Novel Romance. Thank you #FirstSecondBooks & #NetGalley for the opportunity to review the e-ARC. #BookSky
#HomeWorldACircumnavigationofOurSharedEarth by BenHatke a gorgeously sketched, introspective travel log across the surface of our world, populated by the people & places along the way. Thank you#FirstSecondBooks, #23rdStreetBooks & #NetGalley for the opportunity to review the e-ARC. #BookSky
September 5, 2026 at 6:59 PM
#HomeWorldACircumnavigationofOurSharedEarth by BenHatke a gorgeously sketched, introspective travel log across the surface of our world, populated by the people & places along the way. Thank you#FirstSecondBooks, #23rdStreetBooks & #NetGalley for the opportunity to review the e-ARC. #BookSky
#DontBeScared Written by #SaadiaFaruqi Illustrated by #ShadiaAmin Middle Grade Graphic Novel about friends brought together by their love of ghost stories & local history. Thank you #FirstSecondBooks & #NetGalley for the opportunity to review the e-ARC. #BookSky
August 16, 2026 at 8:05 AM
#DontBeScared Written by #SaadiaFaruqi Illustrated by #ShadiaAmin Middle Grade Graphic Novel about friends brought together by their love of ghost stories & local history. Thank you #FirstSecondBooks & #NetGalley for the opportunity to review the e-ARC. #BookSky
Today's eBay spotlight (Seller ID: RadioIndy) FCBD InvestiGators from 2024! All ages promo fun by John Patrick Green from First Second! #comics #investigators #johnpatrickgreen #fcbd2024 #firstsecondbooks #FurryComics #ComicCollector #comicdealer #auctions #ebay #RadioIndy #buymystuff
May 24, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Today's eBay spotlight (Seller ID: RadioIndy) FCBD InvestiGators from 2024! All ages promo fun by John Patrick Green from First Second! #comics #investigators #johnpatrickgreen #fcbd2024 #firstsecondbooks #FurryComics #ComicCollector #comicdealer #auctions #ebay #RadioIndy #buymystuff
#MonkeyKingUproarinHeaven by #AlinaChau with flowing dynamic artwork this Middle Grade Graphic Novel version of The Journey West is an absolute delight. Thank you #FirstSecondBooks & #NetGalley for the opportunity to review the e-ARC. #BookSky
August 16, 2026 at 7:19 AM
#MonkeyKingUproarinHeaven by #AlinaChau with flowing dynamic artwork this Middle Grade Graphic Novel version of The Journey West is an absolute delight. Thank you #FirstSecondBooks & #NetGalley for the opportunity to review the e-ARC. #BookSky
#SmallMagics by #EmilyTetri a summer of transformation in this beautiful Middle Grade Graphic Novel. Thank you #FirstSecondBooks & #NetGalley for the opportunity to review the e-ARC. #BookSky
August 23, 2026 at 10:49 PM
#SmallMagics by #EmilyTetri a summer of transformation in this beautiful Middle Grade Graphic Novel. Thank you #FirstSecondBooks & #NetGalley for the opportunity to review the e-ARC. #BookSky
A timely graphic memoir about the far-reaching impact of racism in today’s society, as seen through the lens of one couple’s interracial marriage. This was a real eye-opener. My review--> #BookThreads #BookSky #BookReview #MyBelovedOther #FirstSecondBooks #Netgalley #ARCreview #Memoir #racism
📚My Beloved Other: A Memoir of Love, Race, and Optimism in a Time of Denial #BookReview #FirstSecondBooks #ARCReview #GraphicMemoir #Biography
A timely graphic memoir about the far-reaching impact of racism in today’s society, as seen through the lens of one couple’s interracial marriage. My Beloved Other: A Memoir of Love, Race, and Optimism in a Time of Denial Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below. (Bookshop.org) (Librio.fm) (Audiobooks.com) (
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A timely graphic memoir about the far-reaching impact of racism in today’s society, as seen through the lens of one couple’s interracial marriage. This was a real eye-opener. My review--> #BookThreads #BookSky #BookReview #MyBelovedOther #FirstSecondBooks #Netgalley #ARCreview #Memoir #racism
This manga-style YA graphic novel tells a charming tale of friends, crushes, and rivalries within a high school anime club. I thought the LGBTQIA representation was great. --> #BookThreads #BookSky #BookReview #PresidentoftheAnimeClub #Netgalley #ARCReview ##LGBTQIA #GraphicNovel
📚President of the Anime Club #BookReview #FirstSecondBooks #ARCReview #GraphicNovel #LGBTQIA #TeensandYA
This manga-style YA graphic novel tells a charming tale of friends, crushes, and rivalries within a high school anime club. Perfect for fans of Fangirl: The Manga and The new Girl! Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below. (Bookshop.org) (Librio.fm) (Audiobooks.com) (Booksamillion) (Amazon US) (
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May 10, 2026 at 4:44 PM
This manga-style YA graphic novel tells a charming tale of friends, crushes, and rivalries within a high school anime club. I thought the LGBTQIA representation was great. --> #BookThreads #BookSky #BookReview #PresidentoftheAnimeClub #Netgalley #ARCReview ##LGBTQIA #GraphicNovel
Eileen Blair, wife and partner of George Orwell, is brought out of her husband’s shadow in this graphic novel, following the couples’ campaign to expose political truths through art. Review-> #BookThreads #BookSky #BookReview #Bookstagram #MrsOrwell #FirstSecondBooks #NetGalley #ARC #GraphicNovel
📚Mrs. Orwell by Andrea Chalupa #BookReview #FirstSecondBooks #ARCReview #HistoricalFiction #GraphicNovel #Biography
Eileen Blair, wife and partner of George Orwell, is brought out of her husband’s shadow in this riveting graphic novel, which follows the couples’ tireless campaign to expose difficult political truths through art. Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below. (Bookshop.org) (Biblio.com) (Better World Books-US) (Better World Books-UK…
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December 26, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Eileen Blair, wife and partner of George Orwell, is brought out of her husband’s shadow in this graphic novel, following the couples’ campaign to expose political truths through art. Review-> #BookThreads #BookSky #BookReview #Bookstagram #MrsOrwell #FirstSecondBooks #NetGalley #ARC #GraphicNovel
It was a delight to have @faitherinhicks.bsky.social share insights in the latest @comicbookyeti.bsky.social #interview!
We cover #HockeyBoyLovesDramaGirl, her recent release from #FirstSecondBooks, and discuss the craft of creating grounded scenarios & realistic adolescent characters. Check it out!
We cover #HockeyBoyLovesDramaGirl, her recent release from #FirstSecondBooks, and discuss the craft of creating grounded scenarios & realistic adolescent characters. Check it out!
Cliques collide in HOCKEY GIRL LOVES DRAMA BOY by FAITH ERIN HICKS
COMIC BOOK YETI: Faith, welcome back to the Yeti Cave! Your conversation with Cody of Keeping it Geekly over the work you’ve done on the Avatar series was enlightening. What’s new since you last joine...
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May 9, 2024 at 10:53 PM
It was a delight to have @faitherinhicks.bsky.social share insights in the latest @comicbookyeti.bsky.social #interview!
We cover #HockeyBoyLovesDramaGirl, her recent release from #FirstSecondBooks, and discuss the craft of creating grounded scenarios & realistic adolescent characters. Check it out!
We cover #HockeyBoyLovesDramaGirl, her recent release from #FirstSecondBooks, and discuss the craft of creating grounded scenarios & realistic adolescent characters. Check it out!
MONSTER LOCKER is on Kirkus Reviews list of BEST BOOKS OF 2024 - BEST MIDDLE-GRADE ADVENTURE OF 2024.... So, if you know a kid ages 8-14 who likes stories with lots monster-butt kicking, get 'em this one. www.kirkusreviews.com/book-lists/b... #graphicnovels #firstsecondbooks
Best Middle-Grade Adventure of 2024 | Kirkus Reviews
Weekly book lists of exciting new releases, bestsellers, classics, and more. The lists are curated by the editors of Kirkus Reviews.
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December 3, 2024 at 1:06 AM
MONSTER LOCKER is on Kirkus Reviews list of BEST BOOKS OF 2024 - BEST MIDDLE-GRADE ADVENTURE OF 2024.... So, if you know a kid ages 8-14 who likes stories with lots monster-butt kicking, get 'em this one. www.kirkusreviews.com/book-lists/b... #graphicnovels #firstsecondbooks
Interrogating her own upbringing in an evangelical community, Stephanie Stalvey weaves a story of faith, alienation, romance and acceptance, in this graphic memoir. Review--> #Bookthreads #BookSky #BookBlogger #BookReview #EverythinginColor #FirstSecondBooks #ARC #NetGalley #Evangelicals
📚Everything in Color: A Love Story #BookReview #FirstSecondBooks #ARCReview #GraphicNovel #Religion #Memoir
Interrogating her own upbringing in an evangelical community, Stephanie Stalvey weaves a story of faith, alienation, romance and acceptance, in this beautifully painted graphic memoir. Perfect for fans of Blankets by Craig Thompson and Fun Home by Alison Bechdel. Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below. (Bookshop.org) (Biblio.com) (Better World Books-US) (Better World Books-UK) (Amazon US) (Kindle Unlimited) (Amazon CA) (Amazon UK) (AbeBooks) (Booksamillion…
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October 4, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Interrogating her own upbringing in an evangelical community, Stephanie Stalvey weaves a story of faith, alienation, romance and acceptance, in this graphic memoir. Review--> #Bookthreads #BookSky #BookBlogger #BookReview #EverythinginColor #FirstSecondBooks #ARC #NetGalley #Evangelicals
Je suis rentré dans la maison d’E.M. Carroll par Une invitée dans la demeure et ce récit de fantôme m’a totalement séduit.
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[Review] Une invitée dans la demeure
Souvent séduit par l’horreur en comics, j’ai franchi à mes risques et périls le seuil d’Une invitée dans la demeure et je n’ai pas été déçu.
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February 8, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Je suis rentré dans la maison d’E.M. Carroll par Une invitée dans la demeure et ce récit de fantôme m’a totalement séduit.
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"I've tried to make fewer lines, fewer stokes, tried to keep the lines simple, not focus so much on the width of the line ... I try to keep my line thickness really consistent, almost like a sharpie." - Kat Leyh at around 10:40, on inking style: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0CD...
Comics Relief: Inking with Kirk Benshoff and Kat Leyh
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August 30, 2024 at 4:59 AM
"I've tried to make fewer lines, fewer stokes, tried to keep the lines simple, not focus so much on the width of the line ... I try to keep my line thickness really consistent, almost like a sharpie." - Kat Leyh at around 10:40, on inking style: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0CD...
🚨 The 20th #TCAF2026 unfolds THIS WEEKEND: June 6-7!
🎨 World-building creators: @Wordburglar, @JeffLemire & Michael Cho
📚 Incredible publishers: @DrawnandQuarterly, @firstsecondbooks
📍 Note the new #PantsWorthy spot: Mattamy Centre!
✨ Follow @TorontoComics for details.
🎨 World-building creators: @Wordburglar, @JeffLemire & Michael Cho
📚 Incredible publishers: @DrawnandQuarterly, @firstsecondbooks
📍 Note the new #PantsWorthy spot: Mattamy Centre!
✨ Follow @TorontoComics for details.
June 4, 2026 at 5:45 PM
🚨 The 20th #TCAF2026 unfolds THIS WEEKEND: June 6-7!
🎨 World-building creators: @Wordburglar, @JeffLemire & Michael Cho
📚 Incredible publishers: @DrawnandQuarterly, @firstsecondbooks
📍 Note the new #PantsWorthy spot: Mattamy Centre!
✨ Follow @TorontoComics for details.
🎨 World-building creators: @Wordburglar, @JeffLemire & Michael Cho
📚 Incredible publishers: @DrawnandQuarterly, @firstsecondbooks
📍 Note the new #PantsWorthy spot: Mattamy Centre!
✨ Follow @TorontoComics for details.
My TBR is finally dwindling! Here's a comprehensive and hopeful graphic novel guide on the climate crisis and what you can do about it. Review--> #Bookthreads #BookSky #BookBlogger #ARCReview #ABetterWorldIsPossible #GraphicNovel #ClimateChange #Activism #BookReview #Bookstagram #FirstSecondBooks
📚🌎A Better World is Possible: Global Youth Confront the Climate Crisis #BookReview #FirstSecondBooks #ARCReview #Activism #GraphicNovel #ClimateChange
It's time to explore my ever-dwindling TBR pile! A comprehensive and hopeful graphic novel guide on climate change and what you can do about it. Most books mentioned in my reviews can be found at the affiliate links below. (Bookshop.org) (Biblio.com) (Better World Books-US) (Better World Books-UK) (Amazon US) (Kindle Unlimited) (Amazon CA) (Amazon UK) (AbeBooks) (Booksamillion) (Audible.com) (Audiobooks.com) Want to help some of my local indie bookstores?
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September 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
My TBR is finally dwindling! Here's a comprehensive and hopeful graphic novel guide on the climate crisis and what you can do about it. Review--> #Bookthreads #BookSky #BookBlogger #ARCReview #ABetterWorldIsPossible #GraphicNovel #ClimateChange #Activism #BookReview #Bookstagram #FirstSecondBooks