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shazleen
@shazleenmkhan.bsky.social
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Illustrator & comic maker
Author of Ignatz award winning webcomic BUUZA!! & artist on Eisner & Harvey nom SAVING SUNSHINE 🌸 First Second / Hachette / Simon & Schuster/ PRH / Abrams / Bloomsbury
📍London, UK
🪷they/them

www.shazleenkhan.com
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shazleenmkhan.bsky.social
This le creuset pan being £300 is my roman empire (especially when you can get just as good pans from the dept store for less than third of the price)
It is an enamelled cast iron shallow pan. The colour is a pastel peachy pink, which becomes lighter near the center of the pot lid where a circular gold handle protrudes. The pot lid is moulded to resember fluffy broad flower petals that radiate from the center, making the entire pot look like a flower on the countertop. Rich people shouldn’t be the only ones who can have such luxuries….
January 30, 2026 at 8:08 AM
shazleenmkhan.bsky.social
Actually the levels of stingeyness I live by is crazy sometimes like what do you mean i bought a cintiq 13hd in 2017 (4 years after its release) and it’s 2026 and I have 0 plans on updating my gear anytime soon

(I am a professional illustrator)
January 22, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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kaylawayla20.bsky.social
archive.is/HS5QJ paywall -less version of the article detailing the incident

ICE Agents detain Navajo man in Peoria, ignoring US, tribal IDs

"He said he told them "I have bills and I have kids" said Yazzie. "That's when one of the officers or agents responded with 'we're going to get them, too.'"
January 17, 2026 at 12:28 AM
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mishacopyninja.bsky.social
Something americans need to understand is that your country has always been a colonial occupation war monster with an endless hunger for new resources and territories that not only has never shied away from mass death but in facts seems to seek it enthusiastically at every turn.
January 3, 2026 at 10:24 AM
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mythjae.bsky.social
LRP: Word of mouth is such a powerful tool to help out authors you like for free.

I personally don't often bother reading reviews when looking for books to read, but I almost always pick up a book if a friend recommended it. Or someone with similar tastes to me says they liked it in a conversation.
December 10, 2025 at 3:26 AM
shazleenmkhan.bsky.social
October 2026 will be my 15th year anniversary of making and selling comics
December 18, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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blkproorator.bsky.social
URGENT: Cheese Recall - Listeria
Walmart & Sam’s Club pecorino romano recalled for possible Listeria. Brands: Locatelli, Boar’s Head, Member’s Mark, Ambriola, Pinna Dates: Expires Feb-May 2026DO NOT EAT. Throw out or return. Dangerous for pregnant women, elderly, immunocomp. flip.it/nqYAxK%E2%80...
Walmart and Sam’s Club Just Recalled Cheese in a Total of 31 States and Washington, D.C.
The recall effort seems to be growing rapidly amid Listeria bacteria concerns as other retailers also alert customers.
flip.it
November 27, 2025 at 8:19 AM
shazleenmkhan.bsky.social
Ok so turns out same week infinity nikki released it’s fucking orientalism nightmare update, there is an even more orientalist indie game called padishah’s lady that takes place in a fucking harem full of orientalist belly dancer concubines. Afaik the devs are all european 💀
November 27, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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selkieawards.org
Our awards ceremony is fast approaching! We're very excited to announce our judging panel, who have been hard at work reading through our shortlists...

Check out their full bios at the following link:
selkieawards.org/2025#judges
November 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
shazleenmkhan.bsky.social
I just had a marketing call from a company, but like for the first time in my life it was an actual human being on the other side of the line, and she wascalling from a company I’d just made a purchase from.

And yknow Icl, as small business owner I would like marketing calls from actual humans…
November 5, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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alisonsampson.bsky.social
www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/programme/tb...
This year there's going to be accessible and inclusive portfolio reviews at the Thought Bubble comic convention, with the artist guests. These are for absolutely anyone who makes comics from kids to professionals. You should take advantage... Thread. 1/?
Artist Portfolio Reviews With Thought Bubble Guests — Thought Bubble Comic Art Festival
Drop-in comic artist portfolio review sessions with a selection of excellent Thought Bubble guests.
www.thoughtbubblefestival.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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danaelkurd.bsky.social
Can I also say I am so angry today. It's the lives lost, the cities wiped out, the time taken from us. We have been consumed with this level of unspeakable violence for 2 years. To think of all the potential futures taken away... it's unfathomable
October 8, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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pigeonface.bsky.social
Amazing action from Shaz! Join now 👇
shazleenmkhan.bsky.social shazleen @shazleenmkhan.bsky.social · Oct 13
I am organising direct action against Reform UK to fight against their racist misinformation. Posted more about it over on my insta, but here's the main bits!

Find out more: www.instagram.com/sticker_up_f...
Grab a PDF of the zine: www.shazleenkhan.shop
sticker up for immigrants f*ck reform too many people i love are being victimized by nigel farage and i am going to mobilise the entire uk comics industry to fucking defeat him and protect myself, immigrants and refugees our target is the 2026 local council elections. through targetted sticker and flyer campaigns i aim to destroy reform UK's momentum in vulnerable constituencies throughout the UK this is a link to resources. I am sorry people who use screen readers I am not able to transcribe everything. I am one guy and I am doing this on voluntary basis. if you use a screen reader and have mates who would be willing to help me convert my text posts into readable formats please link us up
October 14, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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domduongart.bsky.social
The rise of the far-right, racism and Reform UK is scary, but that's all the more reason we have to fight back! Shaz is offering FREE stickers and flyers as part of a campaign to fight back against them. You can check out all the info on getting involved below. I'll be getting mine soon
shazleenmkhan.bsky.social shazleen @shazleenmkhan.bsky.social · Oct 13
I am organising direct action against Reform UK to fight against their racist misinformation. Posted more about it over on my insta, but here's the main bits!

Find out more: www.instagram.com/sticker_up_f...
Grab a PDF of the zine: www.shazleenkhan.shop
sticker up for immigrants f*ck reform too many people i love are being victimized by nigel farage and i am going to mobilise the entire uk comics industry to fucking defeat him and protect myself, immigrants and refugees our target is the 2026 local council elections. through targetted sticker and flyer campaigns i aim to destroy reform UK's momentum in vulnerable constituencies throughout the UK this is a link to resources. I am sorry people who use screen readers I am not able to transcribe everything. I am one guy and I am doing this on voluntary basis. if you use a screen reader and have mates who would be willing to help me convert my text posts into readable formats please link us up
October 13, 2025 at 8:08 PM
shazleenmkhan.bsky.social
I am organising direct action against Reform UK to fight against their racist misinformation. Posted more about it over on my insta, but here's the main bits!

Find out more: www.instagram.com/sticker_up_f...
Grab a PDF of the zine: www.shazleenkhan.shop
sticker up for immigrants f*ck reform too many people i love are being victimized by nigel farage and i am going to mobilise the entire uk comics industry to fucking defeat him and protect myself, immigrants and refugees our target is the 2026 local council elections. through targetted sticker and flyer campaigns i aim to destroy reform UK's momentum in vulnerable constituencies throughout the UK this is a link to resources. I am sorry people who use screen readers I am not able to transcribe everything. I am one guy and I am doing this on voluntary basis. if you use a screen reader and have mates who would be willing to help me convert my text posts into readable formats please link us up
October 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
shazleenmkhan.bsky.social
this is just a side note but. I love my editors & designers....ur all so kind and patient...!! thank u...!!!
October 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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shazleenmkhan.bsky.social
FYI my shop is open and I've got some new zines and stickers on sale!!! (including this one about jrpg characters I think are trans)

www.shazleenkhan.shop
September 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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zolwia.bsky.social
I'm back from maternity leave and in desperate need of some work. If you're looking for some fun colourful cover designs I'm your guy! Here are some book covers I loved illustrating
Contact me at charlotk@hotmail.com
See portfolio link below

Shares & some reassuring words would be much appreciated
A digital illustrated book cover of Cruise Life - Raining Cats and Dogs by Reese Eschmann. It shows a Black girl chasing dogs and cats on the deck of a cruise while her big brother tries to catch up while holding a cat in his arms. A digital illustrated book cover for the title Unfadeable by Maurice Broaddus. It portrays a mixed Black girl walking by with her pit bull pet, a bridge is seen overhead her, with some cranes in the background and some key characters in the book watches her from a distance. A digital illustrated book cover titled The Season of Styx Malone It shows a Black boy with a cap and sunglasses on, her smirks to the viewer, and within his glasses you see the reflection of 2 other Black boys, one smiling back at him with enthusiasm while the other smiles more hesitantly. A digital illustrated book cover of a picture book titled Bessie the Motorcycle Queen. It shows Bessie Stringfield on her iconic Hogs (Harleys) against a backdrop of the Grand Canyon.
September 30, 2025 at 10:41 PM
shazleenmkhan.bsky.social
thank u based abrams design and editorial team who are actively teaching me grammar through our edit passes, it turns out i did NOT deserve that A in english GCSE (or I'm such a fire writer that my bunk grammar was all that kept me from an A*)
September 30, 2025 at 12:31 PM
shazleenmkhan.bsky.social
FYI my shop is open and I've got some new zines and stickers on sale!!! (including this one about jrpg characters I think are trans)

www.shazleenkhan.shop
September 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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spryoldlorax.bsky.social
Some amazing gay history. Listen up kids.
I'm watching that documentary "Before Stonewall" about gay history pre-1969, and uncovered something which I think is interesting. The documentary includes a brief clip of a 1954 televised newscast about the rise of homosexuality. The host of the program interviewed psychologists, a police officer, and one "known homosexual". The "known homosexual" is 22 years old. He identifies himself as Curtis White, which is a pseudonym; his name is actually Dale Olson. So I tracked down the newscast. According to what I can find, Dale Olson may have been the first gay man to appear openly on television and defend his sexual orientation. He explains that there's nothing wrong with him mentally and he's never been arrested. When asked whether he'd take a cure if it existed, he says no. When asked whether his family knows he's gay, he says that they didn't up until tonight, but he guesses they're going to find out, and he'll probably be fired from his job as well. So of course the host is like ... why are you doing this interview then? and Dale Olson, cool as cucumber pie, says "I think that this way I can be a little useful to someone besides myself." 1954. 22 years old. Balls of pure titanium. Despite the pseudonym, Dale's boss did indeed recognize him from the TV program, and he was promptly fired the next day. He wrote into ONE magazine six months later to reassure readers that he had gotten a new job at a higher salary. Curious about what became of him, I looked into his life a little further. It turns out that he ultimately became a very successful publicity agent. He promoted the Rocky movies and Superman. Not only that, but get this: Dale represented Rock Hudson, and he was the person who convinced him to disclose that he had AIDS! He wrote the statement Rock read. And as we know, Rock Hudson's disclosure had a very significant effect on the national conversation about AIDS in the U.S.
September 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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jonathancohn.bsky.social
No reduction of crime will ever be treated as real because for so many people it is not connected to real life. It is just about their hatred of cities and their hatred of Black/Brown communities.
ndhapple.bsky.social Nolan Hicks @ndhapple.bsky.social · Sep 27
Fascinating NPR-IPSOS poll on perceptions of crime by geography — www.npr.org/2025/09/27/n...
Polling results show that people are far more negative about big cities in their states than their own city
September 27, 2025 at 10:05 PM
shazleenmkhan.bsky.social
so the UK governments new"Making Tax Digital" Scheme is just a grift to get us all to start using fucking paid tax management software that politicians have undoubtedly got shares in, instead of just fucking USING A FUCKING SPREADSHEET
September 27, 2025 at 7:40 PM
shazleenmkhan.bsky.social
edward said chacha… malcom bhaiya… we need you both more than ever right now
September 22, 2025 at 3:50 PM
shazleenmkhan.bsky.social
You can pre-order the zine this is from now btw!!
trump wont stop me (from shipping goods to you) The cover of my zine (the lightmeter on my slr is lying to me)
September 16, 2025 at 4:47 PM