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Celebrator of small press & webcomics and indie comics creators - Aspiring artist and fan of everything Bob, Jerry, Bill, Phil, Mickey, Pigpen, and Vince - Sharing new pages of the free webcomic Dystopia each Monday at www.dystopia.ink
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ALFA @blackeyeart.bsky.social · Oct 2
Hello #webcomic fans! The October DYSTOPIA #comic #newsletter is available for FREE - details on chapter 3, musings from @jackwraith.bsky.social & art from @madelement.ink - mailchi.mp/dystopia/oct...
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youtube.com/watch?v=96Pi... - it may be an ancient milestone birthday… it may be the bourbon… still missing you old man!
Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band Travellin' Man & Beautiful Loser LIVE w Lyrics in Description
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November 16, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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@jackwraith.bsky.social shares glimpses beyond the shadows of the #supernatural #cyberpunk #webcomic series Dystopia in this week's Call to Action - we prepare for Chapter 3 - A perfect opportunity to catch up on the #comic at dystopia.ink - we love #indiecomics
A wrinkled sheet of paper serves as the backdrop for a mock press release. At the top, bold text reads “FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE,” and below it is a large red humanitarian symbol. The document announces a call for global volunteers to assist in the catastrophic situation in the fictional U.S. city of Haven. The message explains that an unprecedented disaster - a massive sinkhole - has caused the city to collapse into concentric levels, trapping thousands of people. It describes a dire humanitarian crisis: survivors struggle for food, medical aid, and shelter, while gangs battle for control, making the area a combat zone. The release urges individuals with medical, triage, and survival skills to volunteer, but also notes a need for logistics personnel. It emphasizes the Red Cross’s neutrality and protection agreements with all factions, though it warns of the danger within Haven’s fifth and sixth levels, where armed conflict persists. At the bottom of the page, a somber illustration depicts the devastated landscape at the rim: piles of debris, toppled structures, and massive floodlights illuminating heavy artillery pointed toward the destruction at the city’s interior. The image underscores the scale of destruction and militarization. In the lower corner, the website www.dystopia.ink connects the in-universe document to the Dystopia webcomic series.
November 11, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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Attention #indiecomics fans... This week @jackwraith.bsky.social and I complete Chapter 2 of the #supernatural #cyberpunk #webcomic DYSTOPIA - it's a good time to go back and re-read the entire story at dystopia.ink - now... on to Chapter 3!
From the continued Dystopia Chapter - Midwife, aborted - Page 25. The page opens with a wide nighttime view of an ordinary city made up of two- and three-story buildings. Fires burn in the streets and between rooftops in the foreground, their orange light flickering through thick smoke. In the distance, a single large complex dominates the skyline — a broad structure with a smooth, curved roof that stands intact amid the chaos. From the center of its roof, a brilliant column of yellow-white light shoots straight into the sky, piercing the clouds and illuminating the haze below. As the sequence continues, flashes of light burst across different city blocks while fragments of radio chatter overlay the visuals — commanders calling for reinforcements, reporting losses, trying to maintain order. The perspective shifts between low street-level views and wide aerial sweeps, returning to the curved-roof building where the unwavering beam continues to climb into the clouds. The structure itself remains unharmed, solid and radiant at the center of the turmoil. In the lower portion of the page, the scene transitions indoors to a quiet warehouse space. Stacks of crates and industrial materials fill the dimly lit room. Amid these shadows, the masked midwife Angie sits, her knees drawn up to chin, arms clutching legs as she stares forward. Pale blue light from the tall windows falls across her smooth white mask and form-fitting suit, reflecting faintly off the cluttered surfaces around her. The setting feels deserted — a forgotten storage floor serving as a shelter. The closing panel moves in close to Angie’s face. Her mask is smooth and expressionless, but her turquoise eyes glimmer with awareness and fatigue. She breaks the silence uttering “Angie. My name is Angie…” The words are soft yet resolute — a fragile act of identity and self-recognition. This is the final page of the Midwife, aborted chapter.
November 3, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Prepare for a flashback #indiecomics fans! In this weeks webisode of the #supernatural #cyberpunk #comic Dystopia, we access Angie's indoctrination - Proceed at your own risk - more Dystopia #webcomics join us at dystopia.ink
Dystopia: Chapter 2 – Midwife, Aborted, Page 24 A flashback sequence - Inside a dim, stone-walled cavern, the Counselor—an elderly man with round glasses, a silver cap and ornamental robes, and an unnervingly calm demeanor—addresses a group of young girls dressed in identical light-blue uniforms. These girls, including Angie (distinguished by the small mole on her cheek), have been chosen to become midwives, destined to serve the Tribunal in a ritual that erases individuality in favor of obedience and unity. The Counselor tells the girls not to worry—each of them is about to embark on a “glorious journey” that will further humanity’s progress. He reminds the girls that they are all merely “tools” of the Tribunal, working together as “one mind, one body, one purpose.” The counselor gestures expansively, his tone that of both scientist and preacher. Their questions, he says, are best left unanswered until “the process” begins—then they will understand everything. As he clasps his hands to his chest, the Counselor chants, “We will be one mind, one body, one purpose.” The girls echo his words in perfect unison, their expressions blank and compliant. In the final panels, the Counselor’s voice continues as he gives the command, “My hands, let us proceed.” The girls stand still, awaiting the next step. The page closes on this chilling moment, signaling the imminent loss of individuality as the midwives surrender to the Tribunal’s collective will.
October 28, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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A childhood obsession, I first saw KISS play live January 20, 1978 at Olympia Stadium in Detroit. Farewell spaceman www.cnn.com/2025/10/16/e...
Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74 | CNN
Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss who captivated audiences with his elaborate makeup and smoke-filled guitar, died Thursday.
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October 17, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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Greetings #webcomics readers! It's flashback week at the #supernatural #cyberpunk #comic Dystopia. Let's learn what @jackwraith.bsky.social has up their sleeve for Angie. More at dystopia.ink - we love #indiecomics
Dystopia: Chapter 2 – Midwife, Aborted, Page 22. In a dim sparsely furnished classroom with cracked walls and a single window letting in pale light. A young Angie sits alone at a small wooden desk, surrounded by a few worn crayons. On the desk lies a simple drawing: a smiling figure with purple clothing, standing among green trees and red flowers under a blue sky. Angie is coloring carefully, but their thoughts reveal frustration — the colors never look as true or vibrant as they do in real life. A teacher, wearing a pale dress, stands nearby as the classroom door opens. Two men in matching blue suits and dark glasses enter. Their appearance is formal and detached, suggesting authority or surveillance. One of the men gestures toward Angie and asks the teacher, “Is this the one?” The teacher leans closer to examine Angie’s drawing, studies it for a moment, and then quietly replies, “Yes.” The atmosphere shifts as one of the suited men raises a small communication device to his mouth and says, “Yes, the potential is secured.” The other man steps forward toward Angie’s desk, extending his hand in a gesture that is polite but firm. He says, “Won’t you come with me, please?” Angie looks up at him silently, her expression uncertain.
October 14, 2025 at 1:47 AM
blackeyeart.bsky.social
Please reach out to Adam and bother them enough so we can get the details on this…!
phymns.bsky.social Adam Talley 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @phymns.bsky.social · Oct 6
Sneak peek at an upcoming comic page. What comic is this for?? Wait and find out! #cat #spacecat
October 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM
blackeyeart.bsky.social
Angie strikes back in this week's webisode of the #supernatural #cyberpunk #webcomic Dystopia. Can the ophan be defeated? More #comics at dystopia.ink - we love #indiecomics !
Dystopia: Chapter 2 – Midwife, Aborted, Page 21. Angie a tribunal midwife wearing a light blue bodysuits and white battle mask, has reached the chamber housing the massive cylindrical “Ophan.” The midwife has eluded the "tender" and the "guard" who defend the structure. Angie has scaled the exterior of the ophan emerging atop its upper surface. Angie emerges atop the ophan carrying the enormous arm torn from the armored guard that defends the powered structure. Grasping the guards arm tightly, Angie aims the high tech appendage and it's glowing amber energy blade at the conduit that connects the ophan to the network. They swing the weapon slicing through the massive mechanical conduit, sending sparks and molten fragments flying. The sound effect “SHRAKKK!” bursts across the panel, emphasizing the impact. The midwife is knocked off balance as the ophan heaves, electrical energy crackles violently through the severed structure, lightning-like arcs spreading around the room. The ophan hums with growing power, accompanied by the booming sound “THRUMMM!” The ophan explodes in a burst of bright yellow, red, and orange energy - the blast throws Angie backwards as waves of energy spread outward. Near the base of the ophan, the tender and guard are caught in the chaos, their bodies consumed by the fire and debris as the ophan erupts with destructive power, the machinery unravelling.
October 6, 2025 at 12:35 PM
blackeyeart.bsky.social
Hello #webcomic fans! The October DYSTOPIA #comic #newsletter is available for FREE - details on chapter 3, musings from @jackwraith.bsky.social & art from @madelement.ink - mailchi.mp/dystopia/oct...
October 2, 2025 at 2:55 AM
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It's a few years old, but WOW... do I enjoy this interpretation of my favorite KISS song youtu.be/uz6EiS3jzPM?...
"C'MON & LOVE ME" (KISS) with Charlie Benante, Ra Diaz & Featuring Carla Harvey. For David Z
YouTube video by TheRealAlexSkolnick
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October 2, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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Sketch of an old favorite #Anime Cybercity Oedo 808 scene, character Benten as he's navigating a hall of lasers. Great animation.

#Fanwork #Sketch #Art #DigitalArt #Character
September 28, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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Gardening around neural nets - DYSTOPIA Comic
AI, or artificial intelligence, is the topic of the moment. From kids using it to write their papers to corporations deciding that it can replace whole swathes of their employees, it's the latest hot ...
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September 29, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Angie doesn't miss a beat in going on the offensive... But can the Ophan be defeated?... Find out in this week's webisode of the #supernatural #cyberpunk #webcomic - More #comics at dystopia.ink - We love #indiecomics
Dystopia: Chapter 2 – Midwife, Aborted, Page 20. Angie and 8244, Tribunal midwives in light blue bodysuits and white battle masks, reach the vast chamber housing the massive cylindrical “Ophan.” Defenders confront the midwives and an intense battle takes place. The massive Ophan Guard in heavy tech-infused armor with a dimly visible face behind a visor, wielding amber energy blades from oversized gauntlets approaches Angie. From an internal readout, we can see communication and data streaming directly to Angie - the other midwife is showing no signs of life. The Ophan howls in the background. . Angie focuses on the limb that 8244 had torn from the guards body lying on the floor, energy blade glowing. Angie dashes towards the guard sliding to pick up the arm as the guard swings with brutal force, its weapon shrieking SSSZZZINNGGG! Angie rises behind the guard and in the next instant, they leap onto the Ophan carrying the guards arm. Angie scales the side of the Ophan, surveying the battlefield with an over the shoulder glance. Angie emerges atop the Ophan and heads toward the series of cables that connect to the machine and rise to the ceiling. The final panel lingers close, showing 8244's determined face as they focus on the cables and raise the guard's arm and energy blade above their shoulder.
September 29, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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Next story in progress.
September 17, 2025 at 5:42 AM
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John and David demonstrate a respectable #F1 knowledge base... Oh yeah, and the #comics based interview was excellent - @sktchd.bsky.social continues to deliver superior interviews - highly recommended!
badmachinery.com John Allison @badmachinery.com · Sep 22
David asked me a lot of questions and I tried to tell the truth
sktchd.bsky.social SKTCHD @sktchd.bsky.social · Sep 22
This week on Off Panel, cartoonist John Allison (@badmachinery.com) joins the podcast to talk about a weird time for making comics, how he's feeling about all aspects of the work, making his own comics like SOLVER and Destroy History: NEMS, and a whole lot more.
September 22, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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Well, #webcomics fans... It's a somber day for @jackwraith.bsky.social and Alfa... WHY?! You'll have to read this week's webisode of our #supernatural #cyberpunk #comic to find out. More Dystopia at dystopia.ink - we love #indiecomics !
From Dystopia: Chapter 2 – Midwife, Aborted, Page 19. Angie and 8244, Tribunal midwives in light blue bodysuits and white battle masks, reach the vast chamber housing the massive cylindrical “Ophan.” Defenders confront the midwives. This comic page shows an intense battle scene unfolding across six panels. 8244 has suffered a crushing blow that has shattered the lower portion of their mask and brought them to their knees. The Ophan Guard in heavy tech-infused armor with a dimly visible face behind a visor, wielding amber energy blades from oversized gauntlets stands over them. The Ophan howls in the background. In a close up, 8244 looks up at Angie… They are clearly hurt with blood streaking across their features, and they utter a single word, "O-PHAN!" They rise to their feet and re-engage the guard as a "tender" carrying an energized weapon approaches from behind. Again, the Ophan howls in the background. The Tender lunges forward with the energy weapon making contact with 8244's head, streams of energy arc from the weapon to the metallic horn-like forms that sit atop the midwife's head. The force of the energy transfer knocks the battle mask from 8244's face and we can see them grimacing. As 8244 throws their head back and howls in pain, we can see the effect of the weapon. Bulging eyes roll back in reinforced sockets and flesh falls from their face exposing technical augmentations to 8244's skull. Angie observes the aftermath of the battle and we can see their view in "battle mode" through a shaded screen and digital readouts that offer additional detail. The armored Guard stands triumphantly over 8244's crumpled and motionless body as the tender relaxes, a maniacal grin on their face.
September 22, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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Well, it's a very chaotic process, like all my processes for realistic art and illustrations. But perhaps this will be useful to those who are interested in how I draw realistic fur 😁
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#art #dogportrait #petportrait #realisticart #paintingprocess #arttimelaps #speedpainting
My drawing process for the realistic dog portrait. Clip Studio Paint Art Time lapse. By Elvy Fox
YouTube video by ElvyFox Art
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September 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Fan art comic - Rakaph Dynasty meets the Skaven for the first time

#Comics #Comic #Cartoon #Art #Artwork #Gaming #Gamedev #Indiedev #drawing #illustration #design #skaven #fantasy #tablet #tombkings #Nagash #TotalwarWarhammer3 @totalwar.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Hello #indiecomics fans... How do we top last week's gut wrenching tale? @jackwraith.bsky.social provides answers in this week's #supernatural #cyberpunk Dystopia #webcomic ... The Guard loses an arm and comes back strong! For more join in the fun at dystopia.ink - We love #smallpress #comics
From Dystopia: Chapter 2 – Midwife, Aborted, Page 18. Angie and 8244, Tribunal midwives in light blue bodysuits and white battle masks, reach the vast chamber housing the massive cylindrical “Ophan.” Defenders confront them, including an Ophan Guard in heavy tech-infused armor with a dimly visible face behind a visor, wielding amber energy blades from oversized gauntlets. During the fight, 8244 grapples with the guard, ripping off its arm at the shoulder. The guards severed arm falls to the floor, blade still glowing. Unfazed, the guard counters with a powerful punch that shatters 8244’s mask, sending blood and fragments flying.
September 15, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Just one for tonight. Three more and we're done with season 1 and moving on to the first film...
Batman: TAS, episode #62: His Silicon Soul
Right off the (ahem) bat, this is obviously an episode that plays right into this meme . But that doesn't completely trivialize His Silicon ...
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September 14, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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New page of 🚂The Case of the Mummy Express🚂, in which Ship's Cook Maggie and Pickles discuss dumplings.

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Special thanks to @phoenixcrm.bsky.social for the color assistance.

#KidLit #DoctorBaer #Cute #Spooky #Cats #Trains
A cartoon drawing of anthropomorphic characters riding on a train. A pig, cat, and teddy bear talk pleasantly. Cat: Well, I'M excited to visit the Cat Grasslands. The herbs there are perfect for making Bully Beef Pierogi! Pig: Oh, yum! Pig:...what's Bully Beef?
September 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Great Fun! Get in there and join in the #webcomics goodness!
fablespro.bsky.social Fables @fablespro.bsky.social · Sep 10
We started something new in our community discord! Every Tuesday night, we gather in one of our voice channels and read through the comics of each creator present, together. It's a live AMA, a chance to voice those moments of wonder that occur per panel, to live-dub and laugh. It was a great time!
September 10, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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Geist Gears! 67 Episodes
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In a world where restless spirits wreck havoc on the living, the Geist Hunters are there to save the day.

High energy combat, supernatural horrors, the power of friendship, and more await you in the pages of Geist Gears!

#fablespro #webcomics
September 10, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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The Adventures of Wiglaf and Mordred!! 73 Episodes
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The Adventures start anew in this reboot of the classic webcomic!

Join Wiglaf and Mordred as they explore the daily lives of heroes and villains alongside friends, family, and subordinates.

#fablespro #webcomics #comic
The Adventures of Wiglaf and Mordred
The Adventures start anew in this reboot of the classic webcomic! Join Wiglaf and Mordred as they explore the daily lives of heroes and villains alongside friends, family, and subordinates. [Updates...
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September 9, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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⚠️ Brief rapid color changes (dark → bright). Viewer discretion advised.

New page is up today on Faerietales.net! I'll probably post the full timelapse later this week, but I thought this was more interesting than a plain thumbnail! #webcomic #faerietales #timelapseart #indiecomic #comicsky
September 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM