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she/they.
writer, artist.

email: vms@valentinemsmith.com
website: valentinemsmith.com
co-writer / artist ongoing: BLADE MAIDENS @ blademaidens.com
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valentine @valentinemsmith.bsky.social · 23d
Have some time and looking to fill some cover gaps before the end of the year and toward the beginning of the next - vms@valentinemsmith.com to chat!

Able to fit in tight timelines right now as well.
the cover to high strangeness book four. it features two figures floating amongst a graphic bullseye shape, connected by a red string of fate and entangled. the cover to blade maidens issue 5. it features rowan, ser, mel, and eldy upside down against the background of waves and a ship, with a slowly setting sun (or rising? this is open to interpretation) acting as a halo over their portraits. The cover to The Catskin and the Rose prequel, featuring two figures mid embrace and intimate. The figures are in blue, with the weapon of the figure hunting them weaving in and over them, a chain broken framing them. a figure portrait of chamber, with a cream halo behind. the fire in his chest cavity is vibrant in magenta and yellow, adding a striking focal point as he looks forward at the viewer.
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JANUARY 1ST

ISSUE 6 BEGINS

Cover reveal for the 6th issue in our series, of which there is also now a print - valentinemsmith.com/store -

We'll also have a special treat for you on thursday!

Thank you again for reading along with us this year, and looking forward to more comics in 2026 ⚔️
The cover to issue 6 of Blade Maidens, titled My Sister's Keeper. The Group of Eldridge, Mel, Rowan, and Ser are mid on the run in a busy town surrounded by the shadows of figures and hanging lights. Layered over top of this scene is a torn and broken WANTED poster of Rowan (Lysithea Lilaceae) in turqouise, while the town scene behind is in oranges and pinks. The banner at the top reads BLADE MAIDENS, Zoe Tunnell, Valentine M. Smith 2.99 us 3.99 can. In the bottom left it reads the title My Sister's Keeper and the number 6.
December 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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In the final new page of BLADE MAIDENS this year, and final part of our short...

Rowan offers Eldridge a helping hand, and some moss. Eldy only wants one of them.

You can read our whole series, and the first 2 pages of this short, at www.blademaidens.com!
Page 3 of Blade Maidens Common Ground
December 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS...

An early-morning encounter leads to some unexpected solidarity from Rowan and Eldridge.

All three pages of this short, COMMON GROUND, are available at our site www.blademaidens.com, with the third page being posted here tomorrow.
The second page of Blade Maidens Common Ground
December 19, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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let's go

down to the ice
an ink drawing of laura stcey, abbey roque, and marie-philip poulin celebrating after a goal, the walls of an ice rink behind them. the text reads the team name, la victoire de montreal. they are graphically focused on with a cooler, more green hue in a circular spotlight, while the rink and background is in oranges and reds.
December 18, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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oo oo baby
crop of a comic page's inks featuring a demon figure in leather jacket and crop, giving an effortless confidence. they seem to be in a gig, musice venue, bar type location. the text bubble is completely white coming from the figure.
December 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Have some time and looking to fill some cover gaps before the end of the year and toward the beginning of the next - vms@valentinemsmith.com to chat!

Able to fit in tight timelines right now as well.
the cover to high strangeness book four. it features two figures floating amongst a graphic bullseye shape, connected by a red string of fate and entangled. the cover to blade maidens issue 5. it features rowan, ser, mel, and eldy upside down against the background of waves and a ship, with a slowly setting sun (or rising? this is open to interpretation) acting as a halo over their portraits. The cover to The Catskin and the Rose prequel, featuring two figures mid embrace and intimate. The figures are in blue, with the weapon of the figure hunting them weaving in and over them, a chain broken framing them. a figure portrait of chamber, with a cream halo behind. the fire in his chest cavity is vibrant in magenta and yellow, adding a striking focal point as he looks forward at the viewer.
December 3, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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we conceived of and wrote this a while ago, and i'm just happy it's out there now. full three page short up for reading.
blademaidens.bsky.social Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 9d
In the latest update of BLADE MAIDENS...

In the first of a three-part short, Eldridge and Rowan share a quiet moment and some COMMON GROUND.

The whole short is available at www.blademaidens.com right now, with the other two pages being posted here tomorrow and Saturday.
The first page of Blade Maidens: Common Ground.
December 18, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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This week, as a special holiday treat, we will be releasing an entire 3-page Eldridge and Rowan short--COMMON GROUND. All 3 pages will be released on our site on Thursday, with the pages being posted on here 1 per day afterwards.

Happy Holidays from your Blaidens crew!
A few panels from Blade Maidens: Common Ground
December 16, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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In the FINAL update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER...

Meet Vivienne. She's been dying to meet you.

As always, new pages go up on Thursday at www.blademaidens.com and are posted here the following Monday!
Vivienne chomping on Melody
December 15, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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hey hey
let's go to the rink
a mock hockey card featuring action on the ice of hilary knight vs. sarah fillier at a seattle home game. both figures battle for posession of the puck, and text along side reads "seattle vs. new york." along the bottom " PWHL Action - with "seattle center" obscured by hilary knight's skate covering it. it is desaturated red, yellow, and blue greens overall, giving a vintage feel.
December 12, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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your honor, i love her
blademaidens.bsky.social Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 16d
In the FINAL update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER...

Mel's new acquaintance is very, very hungry.

Read it, and the entire series, at our website www.blademaidens.com!
A selection of the final page of Blade Maidens Dead in the Water
December 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Come Hang out! Just Press Play is hosting a market Dec 20th. See some artists, pick up gifts - and there will be a huge sale going on in store as well.

justpressplayonline.com to check them out for more info.

Can't make it? Grab things from me at valentinemsmith.com/store !
a collage of art pieces of various characters and figures: tyranny, nightcrawler, sarah nurse, beauregard lionett, dame aylin, rhea ripley, and cyclops. Over top of the art is text in a black box, it reads: Valentine M. Smith. Prints, buttons, stickers, original art at the pixel perfect market. Dec 20th 10am to 3pm at Just Press Play Lancaster. 2007 Lincoln Hwy E. Lancaster, PA 17602
December 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Another one 😎✍️
a vintage style hockey card illustration of seattle forward hilary knight. it is from the waist up, holding her stick, looking toward the left side. she is in their away jersey, against a black background. the card frame is red, with a yellow banner at the bottom reading: hilary knight - fwd. seattle torrent.
December 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
valentinemsmith.bsky.social
Come Hang out! Just Press Play is hosting a market Dec 20th. See some artists, pick up gifts - and there will be a huge sale going on in store as well.

justpressplayonline.com to check them out for more info.

Can't make it? Grab things from me at valentinemsmith.com/store !
a collage of art pieces of various characters and figures: tyranny, nightcrawler, sarah nurse, beauregard lionett, dame aylin, rhea ripley, and cyclops. Over top of the art is text in a black box, it reads: Valentine M. Smith. Prints, buttons, stickers, original art at the pixel perfect market. Dec 20th 10am to 3pm at Just Press Play Lancaster. 2007 Lincoln Hwy E. Lancaster, PA 17602
December 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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In the penultimate update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER...

Mel's time alone is interrupted by an unexpected arrival.

As always, new pages go up on our site, www.blademaidens.com, on Thursdays and are posted here the following Monday!
Page 26 of Blade Maidens Dead in the Water
December 8, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Another one 😎✍️
a vintage style hockey card illustration of seattle forward hilary knight. it is from the waist up, holding her stick, looking toward the left side. she is in their away jersey, against a black background. the card frame is red, with a yellow banner at the bottom reading: hilary knight - fwd. seattle torrent.
December 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Hi I'm Ren. I make comics and illustrations. I like werewolves, messy dyke drama, anachronistic fantasy, american traditional tattoos, and risography.

🗡️ www.renstrapp.com
🐺 www.patreon.com/renstrapp
Illustration of two sword fighting lesbians Cover of Amira the Van Life Cunt Issue 2 Amira in Barrel's Bottom Cover of The Shepherd's Sword Volume 1 Cover of How Could You
October 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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nurse

sceptres

24-25
an illustrated hockey card of forward sarah nurse, in her 24-25 season toronto sceptres gear. she faces to the right, poised with her stick and ready to skate into action. the figure is cropped at around the knees, and blue, while the background is red with yellow across the bottom. the information ont the card reads: sarah nurse / fwd. toronto sceptres.
November 26, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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big button big button
a group of pinback buttons of all the same image: rhea ripley in purple, tongue out, hands up, with her name in pink, yellow, and green blended behind her. the artist's hand holds one button up for a clarity focal point.
December 5, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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this one is for me and my friend erin

she's a mom now
a front-facing bust up of vaelus, with her thurible, the incense smoke and chain wrapping around her and creating flowly movement and curves. the piece is mostly a blue/purple, with the smoke being a magenta and the thurible a gold. if she is stoic or calmly poised to attack is open to the viewer.
December 4, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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made for the home opener last saturday

:)
a trading card poster for the new york sirens home opener. the background is magenta, with captain sandee-hart at the top, kalty to the left larger and in profile, and osborne in goal at the bottom against a charge forward.
December 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
valentinemsmith.bsky.social
this one is for me and my friend erin

she's a mom now
a front-facing bust up of vaelus, with her thurible, the incense smoke and chain wrapping around her and creating flowly movement and curves. the piece is mostly a blue/purple, with the smoke being a magenta and the thurible a gold. if she is stoic or calmly poised to attack is open to the viewer.
December 4, 2025 at 6:24 PM
valentinemsmith.bsky.social
made for the home opener last saturday

:)
a trading card poster for the new york sirens home opener. the background is magenta, with captain sandee-hart at the top, kalty to the left larger and in profile, and osborne in goal at the bottom against a charge forward.
December 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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whatever you say, beautiful
blademaidens.bsky.social Blade Maidens @blademaidens.bsky.social · 23d
In the penultimate update of BLADE MAIDENS: DEAD IN THE WATER...

Mel's isolation gives way to a surprising new arrival, who may be more than she seems.

Read it, and the entire series, at our site: www.blademaidens.com!
Selection of panels from Dead in the Water page 27
December 4, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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:)

buttons now

stickers friday
a group of buttons against a white background, reading "i love have hobby" in primary colors. around the words are little drawings of hobbies: a game controller, trading cards, a book, a 45 record, and a paintbrush and pencil.
December 3, 2025 at 11:29 PM