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Atla Hrafney
@atlathewriter.bsky.social
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Comics Writer, Editor, Co-Founder of the Icelandic Comics Society
Webcomic: @gzhelguardian.bsky.social

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Atla Hrafney @atlathewriter.bsky.social Β· Nov 18
I got engaged today at a comics shop in Paris! Me and my friends made a short comic to ask my partner to propose, and he said yes!
Me and my partner Dante are reading the comic I made for him to propose to him. He's wearing a brown bomber jacket, and I am wearing a trenchcoat. In front of us are various comics in the store we got engaged in. A picture of me and my partner hugging after he said yes. We can see his black backpack with a few pins adorned on it, and a ring box in my hand. We are both very emotional. A photo of us showing off our rings. The proposal rings are simple golden bands. He has purple metallic nailpolish on, while I have none. A photo featuring the cover for the proposal comic. It is lying on a bed sheet with a flower pattern. The cover is me and my partner running to each other backed by a purple and pink sky. The cover is a reference to a scene from Final Fantasy 8, and we are dressed as characters from the game to match.
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atlathewriter.bsky.social
It's pretty fun how much artists love graph paper, considering how much we all suck at math.
February 19, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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quindriepress.com
The Quindrie Comic Fund will open for submissions in May! UK-based comic creators can apply for up to Β£1000 to put towards a comic project or goal. Read more details and sign up to be notified when submissions open here: quindriepress.com/fund πŸ‰
February 18, 2026 at 4:39 PM
atlathewriter.bsky.social
It's pretty fun how much artists love graph paper, considering how much we all suck at math.
February 19, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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breen.myatproto.social
DC folks, can we get Alex housed?
theanarchistturtle.bsky.social Alex πŸ΄β’ΆπŸ”† (The Anarchist Turtle) @theanarchistturtle.bsky.social Β· 19h
LIFE OR DEATH URGENT: Does anyone have ANY wheelchair accessible housing I can stay at in the DC area so I don't have to live on the street and die?
theanarchistturtle.bsky.social Alex πŸ΄β’ΆπŸ”† (The Anarchist Turtle) @theanarchistturtle.bsky.social Β· 19h
I'm going to be kicked out onto the street in 2 days
February 18, 2026 at 11:53 PM
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ashantifortson.com
Hi! I'm Ashanti Fortson, a queer Afrolatine multidisciplinary artist working as a graphic novelist & illustrator. I also embroider and needle-felt. I'm interested in color, texture, evocation, and emotion.

Available for freelance!
Check out my shop! πŸ’œ

🎨 ashantifortson.com
πŸ›οΈ seatoad.bigcartel.com
Illustration of an albatross pressing its weight down on a curled-up person, its huge wings closing in on them. The person has long dark hair that curls around them, around the albatross' feet, and tangles around the albatross' body. The person is surrounded by corals, seashells, and forget-me-not flowers. Comic page from my short horror comic, The Hue of Heaven. Cassandra, a disabled Black teenager housed in the Cardinal's supposedly-altruistic home for sick and disabled youth, anxiously wonders where her friend Antonio has been taken after the surgery that would cure him. She encounters the Cardinal on a walk and asks him if Antonio is walking. The page is tense and chilly, emphasizing the distrust Cassandra has for the Cardinal. Illustration in limited color showing various vignettes of people engaging in fun summer activities, like going to a concert, but they are all unmasked. A figure in the center is isolated in a dark void, ignored by the other figures. The central figure is the only one masking Photo of three needle felted little mushroom creatures in a line. The first has a square green cap and a surprised face. The second has a golden round cap and a smiling face. The third has a pink gilled cap and a blushing face. What you don't see in the photo is that all three have big booty cheeks.
November 10, 2024 at 3:28 PM
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atlathewriter.bsky.social
Being Icelandic is wild.

I went to my cousin's play this week, and when I sat down, I looked to my left and went, "...Isn't that the guy who got caught institutionalising his daughter to a mental asylum?"
February 17, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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johannamation.bsky.social
I hope you guys support this comic and the team that brought it to life ✨

Writer: @rustymarcum.bsky.social
Artist: Me
Letterer: @longtalljodie.com
Editor: @atlathewriter.bsky.social
Iron Circus team:
@kelmcdonald.bsky.social
@ironspike.bsky.social
@irisjaycomics.bsky.social , et al
johannamation.bsky.social Johanna Taylor @ ECCC I-23 @johannamation.bsky.social Β· 2d
Some stills from the SLEEPING WIZARDS trailer because I am OBSESSED ✨

Go back the comic!! www.kickstarter.com/projects/iro...
February 16, 2026 at 9:20 PM
atlathewriter.bsky.social
Being Icelandic is wild.

I went to my cousin's play this week, and when I sat down, I looked to my left and went, "...Isn't that the guy who got caught institutionalising his daughter to a mental asylum?"
February 17, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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atlathewriter.bsky.social
Valentine's isn't just for loving others, but also for loving the things you create!

Get 14% off any of my editorial commissions, only this Valentine's!
This year love your project and make it the best it can be. 14% off your editorial commision if you order on Valentine's Day Perfect for Comics, Visual Novels, Illustrated Books. Contact Atla Through: -Atlathewriter.com -atlathewriter@outlook.com -Her DMs Here on Bluesky
February 14, 2026 at 12:15 AM
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johannamation.bsky.social
βš”οΈ FEBRUARY 16TH βš”οΈ

SLEEPING WIZARDS, the new graphic novel I’m doing artwork for is coming to KS on Feb 16!!

Mark your calendars for this unhinged dungeon crawling adventure!

Check out the campaign here πŸ‘‰ www.kickstarter.com/projects/iro...
Sleeping wizards front cover, written by rusty marcum and johanna taylor, lettered by jodie troutman and edited by atla hrafney and published by iron circus comics Eliza and heather character designs
February 2, 2026 at 3:04 AM
atlathewriter.bsky.social
Valentine's isn't just for loving others, but also for loving the things you create!

Get 14% off any of my editorial commissions, only this Valentine's!
This year love your project and make it the best it can be. 14% off your editorial commision if you order on Valentine's Day Perfect for Comics, Visual Novels, Illustrated Books. Contact Atla Through: -Atlathewriter.com -atlathewriter@outlook.com -Her DMs Here on Bluesky
February 14, 2026 at 12:15 AM
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johannamation.bsky.social
If you’re a fan of the following tropes, you’ll love my spooky comic THE GHOSTKEEPER:

🌈 β€œOmg they were roommates”
✨ The chosen one, subverted
☘️ Real-world mythology used in worldbuilding
πŸ›‹οΈ Every single character needs therapy
πŸ«– Heartfelt talks over tea
🌞 β€œDoes anyone ever think about dying?”
THE GHOSTKEEPER on display on a bookstore table
December 8, 2024 at 4:52 AM
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bellhasabat.bsky.social
Hazel and I gave a presentation for some senior illustration students at Emily Carr today! Unfortunately I didn't get any photos but I do have this slide from our powerpoint to share with everyone.
"Our most important advice: If you have never finished a comic before, make a >30 page comic before starting a large one. I literally cannot stress this enough."
February 13, 2026 at 1:24 AM
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gzhelguardian.bsky.social
The mystery of the Railway World is warping into something much stranger... subscribe to our newsletter to read about behind the scenes explorations and events. See you there, guardian.

Newsletter: eepurl.com/h8oNaL

#art #comics #webcomics #illustration
Image with text for Gzhel Guardian webcomic and website shows a hand and eyes coming out of the darkness.
February 12, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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atlathewriter.bsky.social
I'm so late to #MeetTheWebcomic, but I wanted to share regardless!!!!

@gzhelguardian.bsky.social is a Queer, Slavic, Urban Fantasy Webcomic about how depressing it is to be the hero of a whole magical world!

It's got trains, monsters and porcelain swords, oh my!
#Meet the webcomic Gzhel Guardian Drama, Fantasy, LGBT+ Leo has to balance his depression and burnout with his responsibilities as the hero of the mysterious Railway World. gzhelguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:15 AM
atlathewriter.bsky.social
I'm so late to #MeetTheWebcomic, but I wanted to share regardless!!!!

@gzhelguardian.bsky.social is a Queer, Slavic, Urban Fantasy Webcomic about how depressing it is to be the hero of a whole magical world!

It's got trains, monsters and porcelain swords, oh my!
#Meet the webcomic Gzhel Guardian Drama, Fantasy, LGBT+ Leo has to balance his depression and burnout with his responsibilities as the hero of the mysterious Railway World. gzhelguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:15 AM
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mythjae.bsky.social
Calling writers and artists for this illustrated story collection! πŸ‘€βœ¨

This is the one and only call for submissions Bonedust Press will have this year (opening in May!)

So take a gander at the guidelines and start polishing up your pitches and portfolios!
bonedustpress.bsky.social Bonedust Press @bonedustpress.bsky.social Β· 7d
Bonedust Press and @wildstarpress.bsky.social have teamed up to create the
🌟 Stardust Collaboration! 🌟

HEAVY ARE THE YEARS will be an illustrated story collection about the weight of time on our minds, our bodies, and our souls.

More info:
www.bonedustpress.com/submissions
A starry night sky overlaid with both the Wildstar and Bonedust Press logos and reads: A Stardust Collaboration, check out the submission guidelines!
February 11, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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atlathewriter.bsky.social
πŸ§™ NEW KICKSTART ALERTπŸ§™

I'm so excited to announce SLEEPING WIZARDS, a graphic novel written by Rusty Marcum, drawn by Johanna Taylor, lettered by Jodie Troutman, edited by yours truly and published by Iron Circus Comics!

Check out the pre-launch page for exclusive early-backer perks!!! πŸͺ„βœ©β‚ŠΛš.β‹†β˜Ύβ‹†βΊβ‚Š
Coming soon: Sleeping Wizards
A ragtag party of wizards & thieves brave a dangerous dungeon to free themselves, and find out what happened to Eliza's missing father!
www.kickstarter.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:56 AM
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atlathewriter.bsky.social
This February, my newsletter will be all about Slavic Fairytales!

If you're interested in fairy tales and want to learn more about this often-unexplored part of them, sign up now to learn more: eepurl.com/h8oNaL
Atla as a storytelling grandma, surrounded by a beautiful and intricate frame. The text reads "February Newsletter: Slavic Fairy Tales" "Sign Up Now!" and "Hello, my darlings!"
February 10, 2026 at 12:30 AM
atlathewriter.bsky.social
This February, my newsletter will be all about Slavic Fairytales!

If you're interested in fairy tales and want to learn more about this often-unexplored part of them, sign up now to learn more: eepurl.com/h8oNaL
Atla as a storytelling grandma, surrounded by a beautiful and intricate frame. The text reads "February Newsletter: Slavic Fairy Tales" "Sign Up Now!" and "Hello, my darlings!"
February 10, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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gzhelguardian.bsky.social
The metal twists. Something else twists, too. Can you find what it is?

Newest arrival: www.gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-65
The full journey: gzhelguardian.com/comic/archive
Image with text for Gzhel Guardian webcomic and website shows Viktoria looking pensively on in front of a hatched background.
February 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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ligerlillie.bsky.social
🚨 Hey comics people & gay people & gay comics people!!! Paul is a gay comics person and needs help!
February 9, 2026 at 1:55 AM
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oliveoilcorp.bsky.social
BALLAD FOR BLACK CASSANDRA was a new type of personal project for me that I'm still very fond of. You can read it for free in this thread:
bsky.app/profile/oliv...

or pick up the PDF here:
oliveoilcorp.itch.io/ballad-for-b...
Page 1 of the comic poem BALLAD FOR BLACK CASSANDRA. A Black woman stands in the middle of towering trees with large holes in their trunks. She wears a sheer slip dress and looks up at the orange sky. Caption: THE SKY HAS A CRACK IN IT. Page 2 of the comic poem BALLAD FOR BLACK CASSANDRA. Following the woman's line of sight, we're looking up at an angry-looking sky that almost looks split down the middle. The shot is framed by a pair of damaged trees. CAPTION: "A big gaping wound right there, in the middle." In the next panel, thick droplets of moisture run down a harsh cloudy-looking texture. CAPTION: "It leaks." Page 5 of the comic poem BALLAD FOR BLACK CASSANDRA. Panel 1: Sweat drips down the woman's face as she exerts herself. Panel 2: The woman is small against the backdrop of the fracturing sky as she climbs the steep cliffside. Panel 3: The woman has climbed to the top. She holds on for dear life at the edge of the cliff, trying to address a person standing there in front of her. The person shares the same exact shape as the woman, but their features are obscured by the same swampy textures that can be seen inside the crack of the sky. They are You. Caption: "I came to tell You about the crack." Panel 4: You turns their head up to gaze at the cracked sky. Page 5 of the comic poem BALLAD FOR BLACK CASSANDRA. Panel 1: Sweat drips down the woman's face as she exerts herself. Panel 2: The woman is small against the backdrop of the fracturing sky as she climbs the steep cliffside. Panel 3: The woman has climbed to the top. She holds on for dear life at the edge of the cliff, trying to address a person standing there in front of her. The person shares the same exact shape as the woman, but their features are obscured by the same swampy textures that can be seen inside the crack of the sky. They are You. Caption: "I came to tell You about the crack." Panel 4: You turns their head up to gaze at the cracked sky. Me and Mine carry damaged tree trunks on scarred shoulders with scarred hands and scarred bodies. "Me and Mine built a roof" Me holds a mallet and looks on as Mine and Our neighbors work to build a shelter from the timber. "to shelter from the Water."
February 7, 2026 at 9:58 PM
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housegoblin.bsky.social
Looking for work! You can check out my resume at
linkedin.com/in/ash-szymanik-01a987120/

shares are appreciated🌟
February 7, 2026 at 8:09 PM
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gregpak.net
Set up a page of fundraisers for victims of ICE in NYC. Please do check it out! comixaction.com/nyc-fundrais...
NYC fundraisers for ICE victims - Comix Action
To donate to a group that’s providing a range of direct aid and services to immigrants targeted by ICE, check out Mi Tlalli. And here are some GoFundMes for families with members abducted by ICE, most...
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February 5, 2026 at 5:51 PM