El Romero Mero
@maxoromero.bsky.social
He/him/his. Host of PLASTICAST, THE MIRROR FACTORY, THE DEATH-DEFYING HUMAN FLYCAST on the Fire & Water #Podcast Network; writer/copy ed. #comics Brown ‘n proud. Newsletters and contacts at https://linktr.ee/maxromero
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It’s a time of terrible things, but if you go sign up at @brownhoundpress.bsky.social right now, you’ll get the very first weekly short story tomorrow morning! Do itttttt! www.brownhoundpress.com
Brown Hound Press
Brown Hound Press is a small press based in Lexington, Kentucky that publishes offbeat mystery, dark humor, southern gothic, and literary fiction.
www.brownhoundpress.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:33 AM
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Hey Midwesterners! Please wear a mask!!
February 5, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Hey Midwesterners! Please wear a mask!!
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Instead, it was about targeting immigrants who were (allegedly) squatting in the building. The building's property owner/manager gave consent for them to search the property. Nowhere in the arrest records is Tda mentioned. Here's our story:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
The Real Story Behind the Midnight Immigration Raid on a Chicago Apartment Building
The Trump administration has claimed the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua had taken over the building. But new documents make no mention of the gang and reveal federal agents had information about “ille...
www.propublica.org
February 4, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Instead, it was about targeting immigrants who were (allegedly) squatting in the building. The building's property owner/manager gave consent for them to search the property. Nowhere in the arrest records is Tda mentioned. Here's our story:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments, not just the newsroom, is being laid off.
February 4, 2026 at 2:54 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments, not just the newsroom, is being laid off.
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The Washington-Baltimore News Guild strongly condemns the layoffs announced today at The Washington Post. These cuts represent yet another blow to a newsroom that has already been pushed to its limits and a disservice to the readers who rely on The Post for rigorous, independent journalism.
February 4, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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We have a few days to accomplish this. Trying to stay housed at least through both of our surgeries. My consultation is this month. We're still waiting to see ortho for his hand. Ko-fi is in the bio alongside the shop. Thank you!!!!
We need 19 more sales of bundles to stay safe another month. If we don't make it we have a plan for hotel living but we'd obviously need support even more at that point. So please visit the support links thank you!!
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Ko-fi.com/tessfowler
Tess Fowler Art
A collection of art by Tess Fowler. - High end art prints - Original art - Comic books
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February 3, 2026 at 9:47 PM
We have a few days to accomplish this. Trying to stay housed at least through both of our surgeries. My consultation is this month. We're still waiting to see ortho for his hand. Ko-fi is in the bio alongside the shop. Thank you!!!!
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February 4, 2026 at 4:41 AM
Great resource
These guys two months ago: ha ha I hope there's a civil war we'll make those LIBERAL BITCHES cry for mercy
These guys now: waaaaaa they're using whistles it's not FAIR waaaaa
(You can get free community safety whistles, quantity 100 to 1000, from here:
linktr.ee/3Dwhistles
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These guys now: waaaaaa they're using whistles it's not FAIR waaaaa
(You can get free community safety whistles, quantity 100 to 1000, from here:
linktr.ee/3Dwhistles
)
Right-wing media figures are furious at activists for using whistles during ICE activity
Right-wing media figures are lashing out at community members in Minnesota for using whistles to alert others of federal immigration enforcement in the area, asserting that whistles should be “conside...
www.mediamatters.org
February 3, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Great resource
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Random (screwy) panels I have drawn.
From the Plastic Man mini-series by Phil Foglio, Doug Rice and me, inks by John Nyberg, letters by Willie Schubert. Doug and I will be at the NWI Comic-Con Saturday.
#randompanelsihavedrawn #screwytuesday #plasticman #cartooning #DC #dccomics #hilarybarta
From the Plastic Man mini-series by Phil Foglio, Doug Rice and me, inks by John Nyberg, letters by Willie Schubert. Doug and I will be at the NWI Comic-Con Saturday.
#randompanelsihavedrawn #screwytuesday #plasticman #cartooning #DC #dccomics #hilarybarta
February 3, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Random (screwy) panels I have drawn.
From the Plastic Man mini-series by Phil Foglio, Doug Rice and me, inks by John Nyberg, letters by Willie Schubert. Doug and I will be at the NWI Comic-Con Saturday.
#randompanelsihavedrawn #screwytuesday #plasticman #cartooning #DC #dccomics #hilarybarta
From the Plastic Man mini-series by Phil Foglio, Doug Rice and me, inks by John Nyberg, letters by Willie Schubert. Doug and I will be at the NWI Comic-Con Saturday.
#randompanelsihavedrawn #screwytuesday #plasticman #cartooning #DC #dccomics #hilarybarta
My wife wakes up from sleep like a cartoon character, eyes snapping open and a bell ringing to indicate she’s fully charged and ready to go. I need time to fully resurface from sleep or I get the mental bends.
February 2, 2026 at 7:42 PM
My wife wakes up from sleep like a cartoon character, eyes snapping open and a bell ringing to indicate she’s fully charged and ready to go. I need time to fully resurface from sleep or I get the mental bends.
I wish there was a version of Galentine’s for guys. Men really need to know it’s OK to have and show genuine affection for the men in their lives
February 2, 2026 at 6:39 AM
I wish there was a version of Galentine’s for guys. Men really need to know it’s OK to have and show genuine affection for the men in their lives
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Oh wow. The invaluable Mike's Amazing World site now has a subsite devoted to public-domain-era newspaper comic strips! Which you can read! In black and white from microfiche, but it's a resource I've always wanted! www.mikesamazingworld.com/main/strips/
Mike's Amazing World of Comic Strips
Mike's Amazing World of Comic Strips. A searchable resource indexing a large variety of public domain comic strips.
www.mikesamazingworld.com
February 2, 2026 at 6:34 AM
Oh wow. The invaluable Mike's Amazing World site now has a subsite devoted to public-domain-era newspaper comic strips! Which you can read! In black and white from microfiche, but it's a resource I've always wanted! www.mikesamazingworld.com/main/strips/
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Bad Bunny with a powerful anti-ICE speech at the Grammys 🔥🔥🔥🔥
"Before I say thanks to God, I’m going to say ‘ICE out.’ We’re not savages, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens. We are humans and we are Americans."
"Before I say thanks to God, I’m going to say ‘ICE out.’ We’re not savages, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens. We are humans and we are Americans."
February 2, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Bad Bunny with a powerful anti-ICE speech at the Grammys 🔥🔥🔥🔥
"Before I say thanks to God, I’m going to say ‘ICE out.’ We’re not savages, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens. We are humans and we are Americans."
"Before I say thanks to God, I’m going to say ‘ICE out.’ We’re not savages, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens. We are humans and we are Americans."
SIN VERGÜENZA
BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...
www.propublica.org
February 2, 2026 at 5:03 AM
SIN VERGÜENZA
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Horrifying. ICE confirms measles outbreak at Dilley family detention center. www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-dil...
ICE halts "all movement" at Texas detention facility due to measles infections
The measles cases at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center were detected Friday, Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement to CBS News.
www.cbsnews.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:42 AM
Horrifying. ICE confirms measles outbreak at Dilley family detention center. www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-dil...
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Just wrapped up a grind of a shift. Wrung out but could also destroy a good Reuben right now
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 AM
Just wrapped up a grind of a shift. Wrung out but could also destroy a good Reuben right now
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Bronze Age Romance is in the air! Siskoid joins Paul Kien today on DC SpecialCast as they discuss Super DC Giant S-21 – Love 1971!
fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/dcsc...
fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/dcsc...
February 1, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Bronze Age Romance is in the air! Siskoid joins Paul Kien today on DC SpecialCast as they discuss Super DC Giant S-21 – Love 1971!
fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/dcsc...
fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/dcsc...
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Dug out an old CD compilation of local music from the 90s and then realized I don’t have anything to play it on
February 1, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Dug out an old CD compilation of local music from the 90s and then realized I don’t have anything to play it on
This person scares me a little so I followed her immediately
January 31, 2026 at 9:36 PM
This person scares me a little so I followed her immediately
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Picked up a like-new used copy of Marvel Essential Dazzler Vol. 2 because it was an excellent price and it includes my favorite comic panel of all time
January 30, 2026 at 5:11 AM
Picked up a like-new used copy of Marvel Essential Dazzler Vol. 2 because it was an excellent price and it includes my favorite comic panel of all time
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people keep quote posting “I thought you were kidding” and I am never kidding 😂
Coming to you live from outside the very special screening of “Melania” at The Donald J. Trump and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center
January 30, 2026 at 1:21 AM
people keep quote posting “I thought you were kidding” and I am never kidding 😂