Ave Messer
@shastab24.bsky.social
Trans lesbian, writer, artist, creator of Karabear Comics (main comic is Almighty Protectors). Pronouns: she/her.
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For my upcoming issue of my comic, Almighty Protectors (almightyprotectors.thecomicseries.com), I have a big scene of a protest, and wanted to see if instead of just random faces, I could get consent to have others' characters as faces in the crowd.
Almighty Protectors - Overview
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September 28, 2025 at 8:45 AM
For my upcoming issue of my comic, Almighty Protectors (almightyprotectors.thecomicseries.com), I have a big scene of a protest, and wanted to see if instead of just random faces, I could get consent to have others' characters as faces in the crowd.
So, hey, Almighty Protectors has updated! Not a long issue, but it sure packs in the cameos regardless: almightyprotectors.thecomicseries.com/comics/1033
Almighty Protectors
Cover: issue 50 - Inside, Outside
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April 23, 2025 at 7:14 AM
So, hey, Almighty Protectors has updated! Not a long issue, but it sure packs in the cameos regardless: almightyprotectors.thecomicseries.com/comics/1033
You know what I keep wanting to create? A fighting game featuring a bunch of very indie superheroes. Whether it be from webcomics or from presses more indie than Image or Dark Horse, it's all fair game in my dream scenario. If only I had the coding skills or money to pay those who do...
January 29, 2025 at 9:38 AM
You know what I keep wanting to create? A fighting game featuring a bunch of very indie superheroes. Whether it be from webcomics or from presses more indie than Image or Dark Horse, it's all fair game in my dream scenario. If only I had the coding skills or money to pay those who do...
Came back on here after a few days away to see quite a few new subscribers. I can hope it's not mainly bots, but I know the possibility. But as always it makes me think I should post more and promote myself, and every time I just... don't do that.
January 29, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Came back on here after a few days away to see quite a few new subscribers. I can hope it's not mainly bots, but I know the possibility. But as always it makes me think I should post more and promote myself, and every time I just... don't do that.
A follow-up to what I posted a little bit ago: I know I'm holding onto Twitter and Facebook for ridiculous reasons. Everything I've gotten from them can be gotten elsewhere, and at places that aren't run by horrible people. Sure, I can give tacit excuses, but I'm just being ridiculous.
January 21, 2025 at 9:34 AM
A follow-up to what I posted a little bit ago: I know I'm holding onto Twitter and Facebook for ridiculous reasons. Everything I've gotten from them can be gotten elsewhere, and at places that aren't run by horrible people. Sure, I can give tacit excuses, but I'm just being ridiculous.
I really should give up on Twitter. There's no value in it anymore, as most people have left, and I stick there because I tend to hang onto things longer than I should. My subscription feed there is basically only Alex Ross's million retweets of his own art, anyways.
January 21, 2025 at 7:55 AM
I really should give up on Twitter. There's no value in it anymore, as most people have left, and I stick there because I tend to hang onto things longer than I should. My subscription feed there is basically only Alex Ross's million retweets of his own art, anyways.
I was scrolling down my "Following" feed, only to at one point start seeing only posts from people I'm not following (and not reposted from those I am). What the heck is going on there?
January 19, 2025 at 9:01 AM
I was scrolling down my "Following" feed, only to at one point start seeing only posts from people I'm not following (and not reposted from those I am). What the heck is going on there?
So many new followers! Goodness, I should post on this more often. Usually I only poke my head in to talk about a comic update and otherwise lurk. But I need to get back to YouTube videos and do quite a bit more drawing. Can't promote myself without things to promote, after all.
November 24, 2024 at 2:04 AM
So many new followers! Goodness, I should post on this more often. Usually I only poke my head in to talk about a comic update and otherwise lurk. But I need to get back to YouTube videos and do quite a bit more drawing. Can't promote myself without things to promote, after all.
I can confirm it's great fun, and Joe is working on getting out the continuation as soon as he can. Can't wait to see what it's like (but, you know, I kind of have to wait, since that's how time works).
Just thinking about the whole team of #LGBTQ superheroes I created in The Pride, starting years ago when the big superhero comics barely featured their gay heroes at all
A book collecting everything to date is out now, available at all good comic shops and bookstores
A book collecting everything to date is out now, available at all good comic shops and bookstores
November 20, 2024 at 8:03 PM
I can confirm it's great fun, and Joe is working on getting out the continuation as soon as he can. Can't wait to see what it's like (but, you know, I kind of have to wait, since that's how time works).
A new Almighty Protectors issue is up! Wish I could say I'll have one up next month, too, but I'm not far enough along into the issue (as in, I'm not done writing it, should have been drawing by now). But enjoy this until I do get my new one up: almightyprotectors.thecomicseries.com/comics/987
Almighty Protectors
Cover: issue 48 - Storm Breaker
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November 20, 2024 at 10:21 AM
A new Almighty Protectors issue is up! Wish I could say I'll have one up next month, too, but I'm not far enough along into the issue (as in, I'm not done writing it, should have been drawing by now). But enjoy this until I do get my new one up: almightyprotectors.thecomicseries.com/comics/987
I would love to commission some writers to create scripts for my comic, for some perspective outside my own. Preferably ones who share my characters' demographics, too (entire cast is LGBT, also racially diverse), but doesn't have to be. You'd have to be okay with superheroes.
November 19, 2024 at 12:35 PM
I would love to commission some writers to create scripts for my comic, for some perspective outside my own. Preferably ones who share my characters' demographics, too (entire cast is LGBT, also racially diverse), but doesn't have to be. You'd have to be okay with superheroes.
One thing I found of late is I think my "business" e-mail isn't really getting at least some messages (not to the inbox or junk folder), and it makes me worry my personal one has the same problem. Anybody else been having Hotmail/Outlook just make them a ghost like that?
November 18, 2024 at 8:06 PM
One thing I found of late is I think my "business" e-mail isn't really getting at least some messages (not to the inbox or junk folder), and it makes me worry my personal one has the same problem. Anybody else been having Hotmail/Outlook just make them a ghost like that?
I appeared near the end of an incredibly long livestream by @comictropes.bsky.social, promoting Almighty Protectors! Check it out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK4r...
Promote YOUR Comic Live 3!
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September 29, 2024 at 9:31 AM
I appeared near the end of an incredibly long livestream by @comictropes.bsky.social, promoting Almighty Protectors! Check it out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK4r...
If I posted my art here regularly, that would also apply there for me. But also this can apply to me, just with an extra bit of unsolicited fan art being a "Oh my goodness, you cared enough to draw my character(s), this made my day."
Artits reactions:
❤️ "Oh thanks! I'm glad you like my art." ☺️
🔄 "A thousand thanks, this way you make me known to more people" 🤩
💬 "Wow, you took the time to talk to me, you make me feel part of a community" 🥰
There is no algorithm here: repost, interact... like is fine but here it does little.
❤️ "Oh thanks! I'm glad you like my art." ☺️
🔄 "A thousand thanks, this way you make me known to more people" 🤩
💬 "Wow, you took the time to talk to me, you make me feel part of a community" 🥰
There is no algorithm here: repost, interact... like is fine but here it does little.
September 15, 2024 at 3:37 AM
If I posted my art here regularly, that would also apply there for me. But also this can apply to me, just with an extra bit of unsolicited fan art being a "Oh my goodness, you cared enough to draw my character(s), this made my day."
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Yes this includes NSFW. Just keep it sensible. No Jigsaw levels of weird art.
March 16, 2024 at 1:06 AM
Yes this includes NSFW. Just keep it sensible. No Jigsaw levels of weird art.
So, I'm no longer in my 30s. Here's to 40, I guess.
August 21, 2024 at 7:29 PM
So, I'm no longer in my 30s. Here's to 40, I guess.
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Hey folks, it's #NationalSuperheroDay! If you like my #superhero #webcomic, have your own, or just like #superheroes, please join the Collective of Heroes Discord!
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April 28, 2024 at 4:02 PM
Hey folks, it's #NationalSuperheroDay! If you like my #superhero #webcomic, have your own, or just like #superheroes, please join the Collective of Heroes Discord!
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I backed it maybe a day after it went live, but I'm finally talking about it now because I'm lazy: The Pride, a comic by @joeglass.bsky.social, has a Kickstarter running to fund its continuation. I recommend you check out the campaign and see if you can't throw some money its way: kck.st/3Vsv7rs
The Pride: Agenda Dysphoria #1
The start of a brand new four-issue adventure for the world's premier LGBTQ+ superhero team!
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April 14, 2024 at 12:24 AM
I backed it maybe a day after it went live, but I'm finally talking about it now because I'm lazy: The Pride, a comic by @joeglass.bsky.social, has a Kickstarter running to fund its continuation. I recommend you check out the campaign and see if you can't throw some money its way: kck.st/3Vsv7rs
I had computer problems of late, and had to get a new one, so only now am I getting to posting about this, but I wanted to do some sort of post regarding Akira Toriyama. In honor of him, here is an image of Rearranger that I commissioned from gusdibujando on Fiverr to be in the man's style.
March 11, 2024 at 1:25 PM
I had computer problems of late, and had to get a new one, so only now am I getting to posting about this, but I wanted to do some sort of post regarding Akira Toriyama. In honor of him, here is an image of Rearranger that I commissioned from gusdibujando on Fiverr to be in the man's style.
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🎉 400 FOLLOWERS ART GIVEAWAY 🎉
Rules:
🦎 Follow me
🦎 RT this post
🦎 Comment below with the character you want me to draw if you win!
🦎 OC or Fan art choices are both welcome!
Giveaway ends March 7! I'll pick two winners to receive drawings like the ones below!
Good luck!
Rules:
🦎 Follow me
🦎 RT this post
🦎 Comment below with the character you want me to draw if you win!
🦎 OC or Fan art choices are both welcome!
Giveaway ends March 7! I'll pick two winners to receive drawings like the ones below!
Good luck!
February 29, 2024 at 8:49 PM
🎉 400 FOLLOWERS ART GIVEAWAY 🎉
Rules:
🦎 Follow me
🦎 RT this post
🦎 Comment below with the character you want me to draw if you win!
🦎 OC or Fan art choices are both welcome!
Giveaway ends March 7! I'll pick two winners to receive drawings like the ones below!
Good luck!
Rules:
🦎 Follow me
🦎 RT this post
🦎 Comment below with the character you want me to draw if you win!
🦎 OC or Fan art choices are both welcome!
Giveaway ends March 7! I'll pick two winners to receive drawings like the ones below!
Good luck!
IndyPlanet has finally put up some more of my books! It will be some time before I can get more up there, due to finances (always want to get myself a copy of each as a test proof), but maybe if the ones there do well, I can do so sooner: www.indyplanet.com/karabear-com...
March 1, 2024 at 5:42 AM
IndyPlanet has finally put up some more of my books! It will be some time before I can get more up there, due to finances (always want to get myself a copy of each as a test proof), but maybe if the ones there do well, I can do so sooner: www.indyplanet.com/karabear-com...
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There's Christians, and then there's """Christians""" ™✝️🇺🇲.
Those who worship Canon Jesus (long-haired hippie who opposed slut shaming and preached kindness) vs. those who worship Fandom Jesus (white, blesses guns, hates whoever you hate).
Those who worship Canon Jesus (long-haired hippie who opposed slut shaming and preached kindness) vs. those who worship Fandom Jesus (white, blesses guns, hates whoever you hate).
December 18, 2023 at 1:37 PM
There's Christians, and then there's """Christians""" ™✝️🇺🇲.
Those who worship Canon Jesus (long-haired hippie who opposed slut shaming and preached kindness) vs. those who worship Fandom Jesus (white, blesses guns, hates whoever you hate).
Those who worship Canon Jesus (long-haired hippie who opposed slut shaming and preached kindness) vs. those who worship Fandom Jesus (white, blesses guns, hates whoever you hate).
Any time you might wonder where all the Thanksgiving songs are, remember this is one: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRrm...
STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Princess Leia's Life Day song
::NOT OUR WORK:: Chewie and Han Solo are trying to get home to Chewie's family, so they can celebrate Lifeday.
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November 24, 2023 at 2:55 AM
Any time you might wonder where all the Thanksgiving songs are, remember this is one: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRrm...
I saw the Marvels yesterday, and Iman Vellani definitely stole the show. Also, I would have loved to have been on set when filming the Flerkin scenes. So much adorable, it would have been great.
November 16, 2023 at 4:29 AM
I saw the Marvels yesterday, and Iman Vellani definitely stole the show. Also, I would have loved to have been on set when filming the Flerkin scenes. So much adorable, it would have been great.