Ariana Maher
@airy.bsky.social
Comic Book Letterer. she/her. 🩷💜💙 Portfolio: www.arianamaher.com. Contact me about lettering through there! Current work includes Justice League Unlimited, Superman, Wiccan: Witches' Road, Rogue, Spider-Gwen, Lazarus, and Critical Role.
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Ariana Maher
@airy.bsky.social
· Jun 23
Ariana Maher
www.arianamaher.com
Hi folks! I was CommentAiry on Twitter, just Airy on here. I letter comics, as you can see:
https://www.arianamaher.com/
https://www.arianamaher.com/
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Five years ago today, we launched STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC #1.
My script. Pencils by @arioanin.bsky.social. Inks by @markmorales11.bsky.social. Colours by Annalisa Leoni. Letters by @airy.bsky.social. Cover by @philnoto.bsky.social.
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My script. Pencils by @arioanin.bsky.social. Inks by @markmorales11.bsky.social. Colours by Annalisa Leoni. Letters by @airy.bsky.social. Cover by @philnoto.bsky.social.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Five years ago today, we launched STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC #1.
My script. Pencils by @arioanin.bsky.social. Inks by @markmorales11.bsky.social. Colours by Annalisa Leoni. Letters by @airy.bsky.social. Cover by @philnoto.bsky.social.
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My script. Pencils by @arioanin.bsky.social. Inks by @markmorales11.bsky.social. Colours by Annalisa Leoni. Letters by @airy.bsky.social. Cover by @philnoto.bsky.social.
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A really sad follow-up to this story — Alexis Erlinmeyer, one of the trans federal intelligence workers who was fired, has died of a pulmonary embolism. She was 31. Her family is burying her under her deadname, so friends are fundraising for an accurate memorial: www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-...
NEW—In late Feb, Chris Rufo published leaked chats between queer/trans employees at US intel agencies. Then Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said she’d fire all involved.
I spoke to chat members who were fired, are on admin leave, and who kept their jobs about the new lavender scare:
I spoke to chat members who were fired, are on admin leave, and who kept their jobs about the new lavender scare:
Queer intel officers targeted by top secret chat leak get their chance to speak
Chris Rufo published the chats. Staffers say a new "lavender scare" is upon us.
www.thehandbasket.co
January 4, 2026 at 10:24 PM
A really sad follow-up to this story — Alexis Erlinmeyer, one of the trans federal intelligence workers who was fired, has died of a pulmonary embolism. She was 31. Her family is burying her under her deadname, so friends are fundraising for an accurate memorial: www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-...
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Finally finished The Traitor and the Wretch, and I cannot recommend it more. Literally smiling with every new chapter (even the ones that gut-punched, or made me want to knock their heads together), and it’s so satisfying!!
January 1, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Finally finished The Traitor and the Wretch, and I cannot recommend it more. Literally smiling with every new chapter (even the ones that gut-punched, or made me want to knock their heads together), and it’s so satisfying!!
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Superman Vol. 1: Supercorp by @joshuawilliamson.bsky.social Jamal Campbell & @airy.bsky.social. I really enjoyed this first Volume of this Superman run. The art is fantastic and the story was great. Love the design of Marilyn Moonlight #Superman #DC #DComics #Comics #Comicsky
January 3, 2026 at 5:52 AM
Superman Vol. 1: Supercorp by @joshuawilliamson.bsky.social Jamal Campbell & @airy.bsky.social. I really enjoyed this first Volume of this Superman run. The art is fantastic and the story was great. Love the design of Marilyn Moonlight #Superman #DC #DComics #Comics #Comicsky
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I had two new books out this year!
When the Earth Was Green, my love letter to nature's queerness, bloomed on Feb. 25.
My version of a Dinos 101 course, The Shortest History of the Dinosaurs, came out on June 10th.
Amidst that, I finished the next one. Get ready for Tyrant Lizard Queen in '26.
When the Earth Was Green, my love letter to nature's queerness, bloomed on Feb. 25.
My version of a Dinos 101 course, The Shortest History of the Dinosaurs, came out on June 10th.
Amidst that, I finished the next one. Get ready for Tyrant Lizard Queen in '26.
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December 31, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I had two new books out this year!
When the Earth Was Green, my love letter to nature's queerness, bloomed on Feb. 25.
My version of a Dinos 101 course, The Shortest History of the Dinosaurs, came out on June 10th.
Amidst that, I finished the next one. Get ready for Tyrant Lizard Queen in '26.
When the Earth Was Green, my love letter to nature's queerness, bloomed on Feb. 25.
My version of a Dinos 101 course, The Shortest History of the Dinosaurs, came out on June 10th.
Amidst that, I finished the next one. Get ready for Tyrant Lizard Queen in '26.
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Favourite (words) books I read in 2025 blog is here!
www.hari-illustration.com/what-ive-bee... #BookRecs
I mostly read queer SFF, historical & audiobooks, and read a LOT this year I really enjoyed. More at the link!
www.hari-illustration.com/what-ive-bee... #BookRecs
I mostly read queer SFF, historical & audiobooks, and read a LOT this year I really enjoyed. More at the link!
December 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Favourite (words) books I read in 2025 blog is here!
www.hari-illustration.com/what-ive-bee... #BookRecs
I mostly read queer SFF, historical & audiobooks, and read a LOT this year I really enjoyed. More at the link!
www.hari-illustration.com/what-ive-bee... #BookRecs
I mostly read queer SFF, historical & audiobooks, and read a LOT this year I really enjoyed. More at the link!
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This year, I colored 665 pages for Marvel, DC, Image Comics, Vertigo, and Bad Idea, compared to 710 last year, and 593 in 2023, and likely more than 24,000 pages during my almost 35 year career.
List of comics worked on in in the Alt Text.
#comics #colors #ClipStudioPaint
List of comics worked on in in the Alt Text.
#comics #colors #ClipStudioPaint
December 29, 2025 at 3:13 PM
This year, I colored 665 pages for Marvel, DC, Image Comics, Vertigo, and Bad Idea, compared to 710 last year, and 593 in 2023, and likely more than 24,000 pages during my almost 35 year career.
List of comics worked on in in the Alt Text.
#comics #colors #ClipStudioPaint
List of comics worked on in in the Alt Text.
#comics #colors #ClipStudioPaint
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12.25.25 Surprise! It’s a Christmas miracle!
One of my favorite early moments from #TraitorandTheWretch
Knell is able to snatch a glimpse of a side Percy that likely hasn’t surfaced in years.
One of my favorite early moments from #TraitorandTheWretch
Knell is able to snatch a glimpse of a side Percy that likely hasn’t surfaced in years.
December 25, 2025 at 6:20 PM
12.25.25 Surprise! It’s a Christmas miracle!
One of my favorite early moments from #TraitorandTheWretch
Knell is able to snatch a glimpse of a side Percy that likely hasn’t surfaced in years.
One of my favorite early moments from #TraitorandTheWretch
Knell is able to snatch a glimpse of a side Percy that likely hasn’t surfaced in years.
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Greetings! I'm Jacob, a professional concept artist, & illustrator that specializes in TTRPGs, TCGs and Video Games!
Worked for Critical Role, Dwarven Forge, Williams Interactive, etc.
Currently looking for opportunities! (Rates in thread)
Jacobtm92@hotmail.com or DM here!.
#portfolioday #ttrpg
Worked for Critical Role, Dwarven Forge, Williams Interactive, etc.
Currently looking for opportunities! (Rates in thread)
Jacobtm92@hotmail.com or DM here!.
#portfolioday #ttrpg
January 14, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Greetings! I'm Jacob, a professional concept artist, & illustrator that specializes in TTRPGs, TCGs and Video Games!
Worked for Critical Role, Dwarven Forge, Williams Interactive, etc.
Currently looking for opportunities! (Rates in thread)
Jacobtm92@hotmail.com or DM here!.
#portfolioday #ttrpg
Worked for Critical Role, Dwarven Forge, Williams Interactive, etc.
Currently looking for opportunities! (Rates in thread)
Jacobtm92@hotmail.com or DM here!.
#portfolioday #ttrpg
Is this for real? I hope any creative still on xwitter will consider deleting their account and moving on before this ToS comes into effect.
December 24, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Is this for real? I hope any creative still on xwitter will consider deleting their account and moving on before this ToS comes into effect.
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Out today, for those seeking last minute stocking stuffer type stuff, or just, yknow, have been waiting for the trade!
Collecting LAZARUS: FALLEN 1-6!
By @michaellark.bsky.social @airy.bsky.social @mercuryeric.bsky.social @richardhowe.bsky.social @alejandrobot.com and Santi Arcas.
Collecting LAZARUS: FALLEN 1-6!
By @michaellark.bsky.social @airy.bsky.social @mercuryeric.bsky.social @richardhowe.bsky.social @alejandrobot.com and Santi Arcas.
December 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Out today, for those seeking last minute stocking stuffer type stuff, or just, yknow, have been waiting for the trade!
Collecting LAZARUS: FALLEN 1-6!
By @michaellark.bsky.social @airy.bsky.social @mercuryeric.bsky.social @richardhowe.bsky.social @alejandrobot.com and Santi Arcas.
Collecting LAZARUS: FALLEN 1-6!
By @michaellark.bsky.social @airy.bsky.social @mercuryeric.bsky.social @richardhowe.bsky.social @alejandrobot.com and Santi Arcas.
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aaaaand they just amended their earlier ruling and have banned works made with LLMs. good.
but now they need to detail
how the previous rule was made and who advocated for LLMs.
www.sfwa.org/2025/12/19/p...
but now they need to detail
how the previous rule was made and who advocated for LLMs.
www.sfwa.org/2025/12/19/p...
Press Release - December 19, 2025 - 2 - SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
Guidance from the SFWA Board on the major questions in this year's Nebula Awards Review Process: for poetry, category minimums, and LLMs.
www.sfwa.org
December 19, 2025 at 9:50 PM
aaaaand they just amended their earlier ruling and have banned works made with LLMs. good.
but now they need to detail
how the previous rule was made and who advocated for LLMs.
www.sfwa.org/2025/12/19/p...
but now they need to detail
how the previous rule was made and who advocated for LLMs.
www.sfwa.org/2025/12/19/p...
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Dear SFWA and surrounding industry:
It's a two-mailout kind of day!
Thank you to everyone who wrote in.
The Board wishes to share the results of two votes held this afternoon, with further amendments to our Nebula Awards Rules.
It's a two-mailout kind of day!
Thank you to everyone who wrote in.
The Board wishes to share the results of two votes held this afternoon, with further amendments to our Nebula Awards Rules.
Press Release - December 19, 2025 - 2 - SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
Guidance from the SFWA Board on the major questions in this year's Nebula Awards Review Process: for poetry, category minimums, and LLMs.
www.sfwa.org
December 19, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Dear SFWA and surrounding industry:
It's a two-mailout kind of day!
Thank you to everyone who wrote in.
The Board wishes to share the results of two votes held this afternoon, with further amendments to our Nebula Awards Rules.
It's a two-mailout kind of day!
Thank you to everyone who wrote in.
The Board wishes to share the results of two votes held this afternoon, with further amendments to our Nebula Awards Rules.
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And just like that, SFWA capitulates. Keep fighting. It works.
December 19, 2025 at 9:45 PM
And just like that, SFWA capitulates. Keep fighting. It works.
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once again screaming at people about her public document full of historical clothing references and resources (which had it's most recent update on the 12th of january last year!)
heystacks.com/doc/1247/cla...
heystacks.com/doc/1247/cla...
Claire Hummel's Historical Fashion Reference & Resources - 🟧Heystack
A comprehensive list of historical fashion resources, including patterns, textiles, embroidery and more! - 🟧Heystack
heystacks.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
once again screaming at people about her public document full of historical clothing references and resources (which had it's most recent update on the 12th of january last year!)
heystacks.com/doc/1247/cla...
heystacks.com/doc/1247/cla...
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Remember how I said I have it written into my foreign-language contracts that my work has to be translated by an actual human? This shit is why.
Those book translations are gonna suck. They'll save money putting out books that are going to be painful to read. That's not a great long-term strategy.
Those book translations are gonna suck. They'll save money putting out books that are going to be painful to read. That's not a great long-term strategy.
French publishing house Harlequin decided to use AI translation instead of human translations.
All their freelance translators (some of whom had been working with Harlequin for +30y!!!) were told they would no longer receive work from Harlequin
All their freelance translators (some of whom had been working with Harlequin for +30y!!!) were told they would no longer receive work from Harlequin
December 18, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Remember how I said I have it written into my foreign-language contracts that my work has to be translated by an actual human? This shit is why.
Those book translations are gonna suck. They'll save money putting out books that are going to be painful to read. That's not a great long-term strategy.
Those book translations are gonna suck. They'll save money putting out books that are going to be painful to read. That's not a great long-term strategy.
Any new letterers who wish to join this starter pack? Just let me know. Professional or aspiring professional letterers of western comic books, I mean. There's a separate starter pack for Manga Letterers.
go.bsky.app/D5PbjPZ
go.bsky.app/D5PbjPZ
December 18, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Any new letterers who wish to join this starter pack? Just let me know. Professional or aspiring professional letterers of western comic books, I mean. There's a separate starter pack for Manga Letterers.
go.bsky.app/D5PbjPZ
go.bsky.app/D5PbjPZ
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"concept artists can experiment with AI to make their lives easi-"
wrong
I smack you with Claire Hummel's immaculate and detailed understanding of costume design, which she got by studying historical references, which made her strong, which you will not become by relying on AI
get good
wrong
I smack you with Claire Hummel's immaculate and detailed understanding of costume design, which she got by studying historical references, which made her strong, which you will not become by relying on AI
get good
December 18, 2025 at 9:39 PM
"concept artists can experiment with AI to make their lives easi-"
wrong
I smack you with Claire Hummel's immaculate and detailed understanding of costume design, which she got by studying historical references, which made her strong, which you will not become by relying on AI
get good
wrong
I smack you with Claire Hummel's immaculate and detailed understanding of costume design, which she got by studying historical references, which made her strong, which you will not become by relying on AI
get good
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Dear Sequential Artists,
If you aren't posting your interiors, Instagram does not count as a portfolio.
Again, if you aren't posting your interiors, INSTAGRAM DOES NOT COUNT AS A PORTFOLIO.
IF YOU AREN'T POSTING YOUR INTERIORS, INSTAGRAM DOES NOT COUNT AS A PORTFOLIO!!!
🎤
If you aren't posting your interiors, Instagram does not count as a portfolio.
Again, if you aren't posting your interiors, INSTAGRAM DOES NOT COUNT AS A PORTFOLIO.
IF YOU AREN'T POSTING YOUR INTERIORS, INSTAGRAM DOES NOT COUNT AS A PORTFOLIO!!!
🎤
December 18, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Dear Sequential Artists,
If you aren't posting your interiors, Instagram does not count as a portfolio.
Again, if you aren't posting your interiors, INSTAGRAM DOES NOT COUNT AS A PORTFOLIO.
IF YOU AREN'T POSTING YOUR INTERIORS, INSTAGRAM DOES NOT COUNT AS A PORTFOLIO!!!
🎤
If you aren't posting your interiors, Instagram does not count as a portfolio.
Again, if you aren't posting your interiors, INSTAGRAM DOES NOT COUNT AS A PORTFOLIO.
IF YOU AREN'T POSTING YOUR INTERIORS, INSTAGRAM DOES NOT COUNT AS A PORTFOLIO!!!
🎤
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Okay, let’s do this one more time-
I’ve thoroughly cleaned and reordered my Patreon, as I plan on using it as a blog and newsletter in the new year. So please sign up for the free tier to get news and art to your mailbox
patreon.com/kimhu 🧡
I’ve thoroughly cleaned and reordered my Patreon, as I plan on using it as a blog and newsletter in the new year. So please sign up for the free tier to get news and art to your mailbox
patreon.com/kimhu 🧡
Kim Hu | Patreon
Illustrations & Comics
patreon.com
December 17, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Okay, let’s do this one more time-
I’ve thoroughly cleaned and reordered my Patreon, as I plan on using it as a blog and newsletter in the new year. So please sign up for the free tier to get news and art to your mailbox
patreon.com/kimhu 🧡
I’ve thoroughly cleaned and reordered my Patreon, as I plan on using it as a blog and newsletter in the new year. So please sign up for the free tier to get news and art to your mailbox
patreon.com/kimhu 🧡
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I don’t know why I’m getting new followers - have they even seen this shit?
December 17, 2025 at 11:35 PM
I don’t know why I’m getting new followers - have they even seen this shit?
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Are these the same companies that told us the robot could do it?
December 17, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Are these the same companies that told us the robot could do it?
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A thing to remember is that this happens a lot and the reason cops aren't better at this is that they very rarely have to be.
December 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
A thing to remember is that this happens a lot and the reason cops aren't better at this is that they very rarely have to be.
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This also goes for prose writers, but there are seldom variant covers for books as far as I know...
Hey comics writers!
Got a project that could use a cool oil-painted cover or variant cover? Let me know and I'll hook you up!
Got a project that could use a cool oil-painted cover or variant cover? Let me know and I'll hook you up!
December 17, 2025 at 2:08 PM
This also goes for prose writers, but there are seldom variant covers for books as far as I know...