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Jack Phoenix (a comics librarian)
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Librarian specializing in comics.
Reviewer of books and comics for library publications.
Married to @mathewcasper.bsky.social
🇺🇸 living in 🇨🇦
My book
https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/maximizing-the-impact-of-comics-in-your-library-9781440868856/
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Happy #caturday
A black and white cat lounges on a cat tree, stretching its paws while resting. In the background, there's a framed poster and a lamp with a bowl holding toys.
February 7, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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Like all gay men, I stay at home on a Friday night and play with my action figures.
Image of a black and red action figure resembling a superhero, equipped with a weapon and posed in a dynamic stance against a textured background. A black and red superhero action figure stands on a purple base, with a stylized web-shooting pose. The background features vertical black and green stripes. A black and red action figure resembling a superhero, armed with a sword, poses dynamically over a purple cloud effect. The background consists of textured brown paper with printed text. The image features a collectible action figure of a superhero character, depicted in a black and red suit with a distinct spider emblem. The figure is holding a sword and stands against a textured gray background.
February 7, 2026 at 5:33 AM
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#scary
February 6, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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The thing I love about Fraction and Mora’s current BATMAN run, besides the stand-alone nature of each issue, is it shows how Batman can be fun again. So many Batman stories are all about being as grim and grisly as possible. These stories are still thrilling, but brighter. #comicsky
BATMAN ALLIN THE CHO CHÚIKE9 NECTED Rol SCIENCE WRITTEN BY SYDNEY HALPERN | ART BY TRYGVE FASTE FEATURING THE WORLD WAR II CARTOONS OF DAVID H. MILLER Will EISNER THE GRAPHIC NOVEL E WINNER WATERSHIP DOWN RICHARD ADAMS ADAPTED AND ILLUSTRATED BY James Sturm and Joe Sutphin Fanfastic FOUr FAVORITE COMICS OF THE WEEK 296 NOV FANTASTIC FOUR #296
February 6, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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Reader, I love him
Black and red superhero action figure with a sword Black and red superhero action figure with a sword in a swashbuckling pose held by a hand
February 5, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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He finally arrived, and I couldn’t resist opening him up! #nightcrawler #spiderman #comicsky
4+ MARVEL SPIDER MAN G2352/ G2032 ASST. UNCANNY SPIDER-MAN [NIGHTCRAWLER) LEGENDS S E R E S WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD-Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. A black and red action figure of a superhero is being held in hand, performing a dynamic jump pose. The figure stands on a purple, rocky base with spikes, representing energy or a power effect. The background includes blurred furniture and shelves. A dynamic action figure in a black and red costume, resembling a superhero, poses with a sword. The figure is on a purple, cloud-like base that suggests movement or action. The background features blurred bookshelves and other objects. A hand is holding a dynamic action figure of a black and red character, which features an elongated tail and distinctive white eyes. The figure is posed in a jumping motion above a purple rocky base with sharp protrusions. The background is blurred, highlighting the
February 5, 2026 at 3:22 AM
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“The #epsteinfiles discourse is all about vilifying age-gap relationships.”
February 3, 2026 at 9:44 PM
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My latest reviews for @ala-booklist.bsky.social are now available 📚 #PubLibs #comicsky

A BRIEF HISTORY OF A LONG WAR by Mariam Naiem, Yulia Vus, Ivan Kypibida.
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SKATING WILDER by Brandon Dumais, AJ Dungo
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A host of Ukrainian talent, including educator and activist Naiem, comic artist Vus, and comic artist and lecturer Kypibida, comes together to provide an insightful glimpse into the current lives of Ukrainians under the Russian invasion, as well as the history leading to it. The narrative bounces through the various eras of Ukraine's history, including the founding of the Kyivan Rus in the ninth century, the USSR confiscating resources from peasant Ukrainians, Stalin's efforts to replace the peasantry with controlled industrial classes, the annexation of Crimea, the modern conflict, and the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam. The creators detail a number of significant events and how they connect to modern Ukrainians. The art, with its array of orange shades, is crucial to comprehending these histories and uses familiar graphic journalism techniques, such as layering panels and combining personal accounts with well-considered facts. While the writing is appropriately choppy to fit the jagged, nonlinear flow of the narrative, this is nonetheless a thorough and easily accessible resource to help understand a complex situation. As informative as it is beautiful, Dumais and Dungo's inviting volume takes readers on a journey through the history of skateboarding with just a dash of autobiography. In lovely shades of purple and orange, each signifying the present or the past, Dungo's art accomplishes a lot, from recreating actual events to how-to guides, making the history of skateboarding nearly ollie off the page. Dumais includes personal connections to the material, with illustrated memories scattered throughout, which will help the book connect with current skaters even more. The creators take readers through the sport's history, beginning in California, the rise and fall and rise again of skate parks, skateboarding's connections to "surfploitation," and more. The reader learns of the ways that the sport has been influenced by social movements and vice versa, and the pros and cons of skateboarding being mass-marketed. Skater teens are the obvious audience here, but even those who might look down on skate culture might flip a 180 in their opinion. Hand to fans of Rick Remender, Brian Posehn, and Brett Parson's Grommets (2025).
February 3, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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How your email finds me.

Happy #groundhogday
Groundhog with mouth open
February 2, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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Did a cat write this?
8 Reasons You Should Never Punish Your Cat
February 1, 2026 at 1:19 AM
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Melania will return in Avengers: Doomsday
Graffiti on Melania billboard, Melania pooping on American flag
January 31, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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It’s been excellent reading weather lately

#booksky
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January 31, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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January 31, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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Happy #caturday

This is my view from the toilet in the mornings, since the #cats have decided I deserve no privacy

#catsofbluesky #catsofmastodon
A black cat is lounging on a stack of colorful towels, sticking out its tongue. A blue and white wooden decor piece is visible in the background. A black and white cat is sleeping on a stack of towels, with its paws stretched out. Various laundry items are visible below, including detergent bottles and a towel.
January 31, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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I slept on ALL-NEW VENOM, and I shouldn’t have, because it’s a hoot. But now I’m hearing rumors the artist might be a Trump-supporter. If so, I might have to sleep on it again.

#comicsky #comics
FAVORITE COMICS OF THE WEEK TRANSFORMERS #27 TEENAGE MUTANT NINSA TURTLES HEADW COLLECTION V12 ALL-NEW SONA MARVEL 9 EWING GO MEZ D'ARMATA UNSOUNDED ® The Corpse with No Eyes Ashley Cope
January 30, 2026 at 9:54 PM
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Happy #LetterboxdFriday! Time to post your #LastFourWatched 📲
X-Men: Days of Future Past The Cable Guy Harry and the Hendersons Dumb and Dumber
January 30, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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January 29, 2026 at 10:48 PM
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Some colleagues pointed out today what a shame it is that more indie comics aren’t included on library awards lists, likely due to the fact they aren’t as widely available.

One of the Comics Library Commons’ goals will be to fix that.

📚 #PubLibs #comicsky
A series of drawings of The Little Bear in various poses... Carting comics, reading comics, acting out comics genres, etc, around the Comics Library Commons logo. By Ryan Estrada and Joe Dallacqua
January 29, 2026 at 1:17 AM
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The first Spider-Man comic I ever picked up, I mean EVER, was from a drugstore spinner rack. I picked it up because it had these X-guys I had just seen on a Saturday morning cartoon, but I ended up falling for Spidey too. It was a beginning for me. Sal, a man I've never met, put me on this path.
Cover to Spectacular Spider-Man #197 featuring Spider-Man and X-Men
January 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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The latest addition to my Smoky Mountain Troll collection is the Travel Troll, and I took him to our annual gay cabin weekend in Hocking Hills, #ohio

Welcome to the world, Travel Troll.
A whimsical figure made from natural materials resembling a small, elderly character with a beard, standing in front of a fireplace with flames in the background. A whimsical figure resembling a creature with a leaf hat and fuzzy facial features sits on a wooden ledge. In the background, snow-covered trees are visible through a window, and warm string lights add a cozy ambiance. A man in a yellow t-shirt sits at a wooden table with a blue water bottle nearby. In front of him is a whimsical figure made of natural materials, resembling a small creature with a beard and a hat, positioned on top of a board game
January 26, 2026 at 3:54 AM
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Had to cut our annual gay cabin weekend short due to the snowstorm, but it was wonderful. So grateful for people like these boys.

It was great to unplug. Just now getting caught up news. Find hope and help from the good people in your life
A group of 15 men are gathered indoors, smiling and posing for a photo. They are seated on and around a cozy couch in a wooden cabin, decorated with a Christmas tree in the background. A dog is also present in the image. The A cozy living room with a wood-paneled wall, featuring a large brown leather sectional couch, a small Christmas tree, and rustic decor. The floor is wooden, and there's a light-colored area rug. A rocking chair and a TV unit with a A cozy outdoor space featuring a circular swing hanging from the ceiling, with a stone wall on one side. The background shows a view of bare trees and a hint of snow on the ground, suggesting a serene natural setting. An illustration featuring a character labeled "HUNTER" is displayed against a stone wall backdrop. Nearby are two cards titled "CRACKED AXE" and "ROTTEN SHIELD," which describe items related to gameplay. A game board with
January 25, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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I am now the founder and soon-to-be Chief Officer of a new company!

Coming soon - the COMICS LIBRARY COMMONS, a new resource for independent comic creators and small presses to market their titles to #libraries and for librarians to diversify the #comics on their shelves!

📚#comicsky #PubLibs
COMICS LIBRARY COMMONS Little Bear reading a comic
January 23, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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Nothin to see here

#travel #husbands
Two shirtless men lying in bed, smiling and posing for the camera. One man is sticking out his tongue playfully, while the other has a beard and a friendly expression. Soft white pillows are in the background.
January 23, 2026 at 1:35 AM
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Hotel bathroom lighting or something
A man with a mustache is taking a mirror selfie in a bathroom. He is wearing a superhero-themed t-shirt and blue shorts. The background includes a shower area and toiletries on the counter.
January 23, 2026 at 1:19 AM
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🚨POST AN EMERGENCY CAT PIC🚨

Stop doomscrolling
Tuxedo cat in lap Black cat on bed
January 22, 2026 at 4:46 AM