James Asmus
@jamesasmus.bsky.social
he/him. writer. comics: SURVIVAL STREET, RICK and MORTY, Marvel, Image, more... | tv: Discovery, History | games: Marvel | books: Insight | rep D. Ellis Wilson @ Looking Glass Lit | https://linktr.ee/jamesasmus
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Hey gang, it's 2026 and I'm in need of work so this is your friendly reminder that if you are cooking up a comic of any sort to self-publish, crowdfund, or put out through Image (or the like) then you should consider hiring me to be your editor.
Publishers, hit me up if you wanna talk too!
Publishers, hit me up if you wanna talk too!
January 8, 2026 at 3:39 AM
Hey gang, it's 2026 and I'm in need of work so this is your friendly reminder that if you are cooking up a comic of any sort to self-publish, crowdfund, or put out through Image (or the like) then you should consider hiring me to be your editor.
Publishers, hit me up if you wanna talk too!
Publishers, hit me up if you wanna talk too!
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If you buy your own health insurance through the ACA marketplaces, tell us how this year's experience is different from last year.
Sticker shock for an ACA health plan? Or did you find a good deal? Tell us about it
If you buy your own health insurance through the ACA marketplaces, tell us how this year's experience is different from last year.
n.pr
January 6, 2026 at 10:56 PM
If you buy your own health insurance through the ACA marketplaces, tell us how this year's experience is different from last year.
GUH. More info keeps only making this worse.
Media knew and kept it under wraps! Officials lied under oath to Congress! (While also acknowledging it is illegal to do this without their vote!)
Yet, I have spiteful confidence the "illegal" part of this will have no consequence
Media knew and kept it under wraps! Officials lied under oath to Congress! (While also acknowledging it is illegal to do this without their vote!)
Yet, I have spiteful confidence the "illegal" part of this will have no consequence
January 4, 2026 at 2:23 AM
GUH. More info keeps only making this worse.
Media knew and kept it under wraps! Officials lied under oath to Congress! (While also acknowledging it is illegal to do this without their vote!)
Yet, I have spiteful confidence the "illegal" part of this will have no consequence
Media knew and kept it under wraps! Officials lied under oath to Congress! (While also acknowledging it is illegal to do this without their vote!)
Yet, I have spiteful confidence the "illegal" part of this will have no consequence
Thats good to know (?) but a strange aspect I never considered about cord-cutting.
Netflix didnt interrupt our viewing. Even when I put on YouTube, it was still suggesting the same science / comic book / lego / comedy stuff (though we do watch some news there)
Netflix didnt interrupt our viewing. Even when I put on YouTube, it was still suggesting the same science / comic book / lego / comedy stuff (though we do watch some news there)
January 4, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Thats good to know (?) but a strange aspect I never considered about cord-cutting.
Netflix didnt interrupt our viewing. Even when I put on YouTube, it was still suggesting the same science / comic book / lego / comedy stuff (though we do watch some news there)
Netflix didnt interrupt our viewing. Even when I put on YouTube, it was still suggesting the same science / comic book / lego / comedy stuff (though we do watch some news there)
It feels...terrifying and sobering to realize they really have been reconstructing things behind the scenes to make blitzkreig moves people would otherwise massively reject
January 4, 2026 at 2:17 AM
It feels...terrifying and sobering to realize they really have been reconstructing things behind the scenes to make blitzkreig moves people would otherwise massively reject
I ACTIVELY read real and substantive news, and THOSE are the stories Microsoft was pushing for me today.
Disturbing.
Disturbing.
January 4, 2026 at 2:14 AM
I ACTIVELY read real and substantive news, and THOSE are the stories Microsoft was pushing for me today.
Disturbing.
Disturbing.
Peripheral glances at headlines when opening my phone or tabs for other things showed me OTHER HEADLINES (from memory):
- Supreme Court half-says no to something
- DiCaprio wont attend a film fest (NEWS?!)
- Ex-Mayor Adams mad at something said about him on NYE broadcasts
- Supreme Court half-says no to something
- DiCaprio wont attend a film fest (NEWS?!)
- Ex-Mayor Adams mad at something said about him on NYE broadcasts
January 4, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Peripheral glances at headlines when opening my phone or tabs for other things showed me OTHER HEADLINES (from memory):
- Supreme Court half-says no to something
- DiCaprio wont attend a film fest (NEWS?!)
- Ex-Mayor Adams mad at something said about him on NYE broadcasts
- Supreme Court half-says no to something
- DiCaprio wont attend a film fest (NEWS?!)
- Ex-Mayor Adams mad at something said about him on NYE broadcasts
Not to be reductive, but learning it almost a day after the fact makes it easier to understand how so many Americans who 'dont like politics' simply never heard about the countless, comparatively smaller scale issues, and awfulness they might be disturbed by (if they knew)
January 4, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Not to be reductive, but learning it almost a day after the fact makes it easier to understand how so many Americans who 'dont like politics' simply never heard about the countless, comparatively smaller scale issues, and awfulness they might be disturbed by (if they knew)
WAIT OUR GOVT DID A COUP ON A FOREIGN COUNTRY TODAY?!?!
We've mostly been playing Mario Party and going out for some plans the last couple days so Im only just finding out American leadership violated domestic and international law that also ignores the overwhelming will of constituents AGAINST
We've mostly been playing Mario Party and going out for some plans the last couple days so Im only just finding out American leadership violated domestic and international law that also ignores the overwhelming will of constituents AGAINST
January 4, 2026 at 2:05 AM
WAIT OUR GOVT DID A COUP ON A FOREIGN COUNTRY TODAY?!?!
We've mostly been playing Mario Party and going out for some plans the last couple days so Im only just finding out American leadership violated domestic and international law that also ignores the overwhelming will of constituents AGAINST
We've mostly been playing Mario Party and going out for some plans the last couple days so Im only just finding out American leadership violated domestic and international law that also ignores the overwhelming will of constituents AGAINST
...where she starts to wonder why is Winnie the Pooh buying so much plastic tarp and rope and quicklime...?
January 3, 2026 at 10:37 PM
...where she starts to wonder why is Winnie the Pooh buying so much plastic tarp and rope and quicklime...?
Give them the Supreme Court appointment terms & conditions
December 31, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Give them the Supreme Court appointment terms & conditions
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"Academics literally cannot make genAI go away" we also can't make underage drinking go away and we're not advocating for installing bar carts in every classroom.
December 27, 2025 at 11:46 PM
"Academics literally cannot make genAI go away" we also can't make underage drinking go away and we're not advocating for installing bar carts in every classroom.
?! You're the best :)
(but my Bday is Aug 9)
(but my Bday is Aug 9)
December 24, 2025 at 8:39 PM
?! You're the best :)
(but my Bday is Aug 9)
(but my Bday is Aug 9)
If courts just ruled that executive branch can impose $100k fee on HB-1 visas, can a future Dem admin start imposing $100k fees on heavy duty gun purchases?
@wyden.senate.gov ?
@wyden.senate.gov ?
December 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
If courts just ruled that executive branch can impose $100k fee on HB-1 visas, can a future Dem admin start imposing $100k fees on heavy duty gun purchases?
@wyden.senate.gov ?
@wyden.senate.gov ?
BIG agree
one of my holiday break reading projects is catching up on this stack of trades from Mad Cave Studios…who imo has done an admirable job of putting out weirdo original comics within the direct market at a time when many publishers have cut way back on that
December 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
BIG agree
Childhood home: human-operated garage door
20s-30s: no car / carports
20s-30s: no car / carports
December 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Childhood home: human-operated garage door
20s-30s: no car / carports
20s-30s: no car / carports
Oh right, having a modern garage means when the power goes out (currently) we can't get the car out -_-
December 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Oh right, having a modern garage means when the power goes out (currently) we can't get the car out -_-
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Make a gift to Prison Journalism Project now through Dec. 31, and your donation will be tripled up to $15,000. PJP trains incarcerated writers and publishes their work. We are aiming to raise $50,000 by the end of the year. H/t to the 175+ people who have donated so far.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Make a gift to Prison Journalism Project now through Dec. 31, and your donation will be tripled up to $15,000. PJP trains incarcerated writers and publishes their work. We are aiming to raise $50,000 by the end of the year. H/t to the 175+ people who have donated so far.
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If anyone needs a premise for a holiday themed dnd one-shot:
🎅 🦴
🎅 🦴
The bones of Santa have been leaking liquid for 1,700 years.
December 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
If anyone needs a premise for a holiday themed dnd one-shot:
🎅 🦴
🎅 🦴
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It sucks that college is now totally a scam but the jobs we replaced it with are also even more obvious scams
December 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
It sucks that college is now totally a scam but the jobs we replaced it with are also even more obvious scams
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A reminder that Iron Circus is gonna get WALLOPED with Baker & Taylor bankruptcy backdraft for the next several months, turning our usual distro payout into bills.
If you'd like to help a small business making weird-ass comics weather the storm, a 💥30% OFF💥 sale is on now!
store.ironcircus.com
If you'd like to help a small business making weird-ass comics weather the storm, a 💥30% OFF💥 sale is on now!
store.ironcircus.com
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December 5, 2025 at 11:39 PM
A reminder that Iron Circus is gonna get WALLOPED with Baker & Taylor bankruptcy backdraft for the next several months, turning our usual distro payout into bills.
If you'd like to help a small business making weird-ass comics weather the storm, a 💥30% OFF💥 sale is on now!
store.ironcircus.com
If you'd like to help a small business making weird-ass comics weather the storm, a 💥30% OFF💥 sale is on now!
store.ironcircus.com
Only 2 copies left of STARDUST anthology!
Also: EVERYTHING in my webshop has been marked down to as low as I can sell / ship it without losing money (bought copies, transaction fees, shipping) - NO CODES NEEDED
For those wanting to give / get comics for the holidays ✌️❤️
Ko-fi.com/jamesasmus/shop
Also: EVERYTHING in my webshop has been marked down to as low as I can sell / ship it without losing money (bought copies, transaction fees, shipping) - NO CODES NEEDED
For those wanting to give / get comics for the holidays ✌️❤️
Ko-fi.com/jamesasmus/shop
December 4, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Only 2 copies left of STARDUST anthology!
Also: EVERYTHING in my webshop has been marked down to as low as I can sell / ship it without losing money (bought copies, transaction fees, shipping) - NO CODES NEEDED
For those wanting to give / get comics for the holidays ✌️❤️
Ko-fi.com/jamesasmus/shop
Also: EVERYTHING in my webshop has been marked down to as low as I can sell / ship it without losing money (bought copies, transaction fees, shipping) - NO CODES NEEDED
For those wanting to give / get comics for the holidays ✌️❤️
Ko-fi.com/jamesasmus/shop