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Gzhel Guardian
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An Urban Fantasy Webcomic exploring the lives of burnt-out Russian punk heroes!

Writer @atlathewriter || Artist @nushanchel || Publisher: @hiveworks
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👀 it feels like a fight may be brewing, not just tea... click through to catch up!

Archive: gzhelguardian.com/comic/archive

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November 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Promo image shows Viktoria from Gzhel Guardian looking out toward the window, seemingly sad.
November 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Happy soup season from all of us at Gzhel Guardian! The perfect time to get into our comic, in case you're wondering...

Newest page: www.gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-63
Archive: gzhelguardian.com/comic/archive

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November 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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It's hard to let go, but it's easy to read the newest page of Gzhel Guardian! Will you run away with me... to the link below? 👉 👈

Update: www.gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-61
Read from the beginning: gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-1

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October 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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When did this happen?! Well, you'd know all about it if you've been keeping up with Gzhel Guardian! Find this and other exciting pages at our archive!

Archive: gzhelguardian.com/comic/archive
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October 23, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Want to keep up with all the exciting projects we have in store and catch some behind the scenes goodness? Click the link below to join our newsletter and hear about projects like Skjól before anyone else does!

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October 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Just a little gender affirming crop top creativity to start the month off! Check out this page and our story so far in the link below 👇

Newest page: www.gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-62
Archive: gzhelguardian.com/comic/archive
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October 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Don't miss out! Skjól is still available through our itch.io page, full of queer resistance and persistance! Your continued support helps make Gzhel Guardian happen, so thank you to all who already picked up a copy!

Buy it now: atlathewriter.itch.io/skjol

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September 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Another close up shot from a new page of Gzhel Guardian, this time focusing on references to a few of our favorite pieces of media! Can you name each one?

Update: www.gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-61
Read from the beginning: gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-1

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September 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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A fantastic photo of Skjól in the real world! Thanks to Leo for grabbing this. You can still order your copy on our itch.io page, right here: atlathewriter.itch.io/skjol

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September 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Labuwho? We love this little guy, and hope you do too! Catch up with all the goings on at Gzhel Guardian by heading to our site!

Newest page: www.gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-61
Archive: gzhelguardian.com/comic/archive
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September 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Queer joy is everywhere, even during dark times. You can support the stories of queer refugees today by checking out the comic SKJÓL on itchio!

Read it now: atlathewriter.itch.io/skjol

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August 28, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Another behind the scenes look at the upcoming comic from Atla Hrafney and Leo Joxaren! You won't want to miss this story of queer resilience. Check out SKJÓL now on itchio!

Read it now: atlathewriter.itch.io/skjol

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August 21, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Something a little different this month! Gzhel Guardian has its very first side-story launching soon. SKJÓL, by Atla Hrafney and Leo Joxaren, is a chapter of the Gzhel Guardian universe that focuses on the secrets of an underground railway in a country without trains — and the search for home.
August 14, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Surprise page update! A window into the past... there's a reference to one of my favorite horror creators on this page! Can you guess which one?

Newest page: www.gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-5...
Archive: gzhelguardian.com/comic/archive
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August 7, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Our antagonist is practicing their villain walk... You'll want to click through and see the new page to see what they have in store!

Update: gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-54
Read from the beginning: gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-1

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Image of main antagonist of Gzhel Guardian webcomic walking from camera. They are wearing a lime green shirt, facing away from the camera and walking to the stairs at the back of the shot.
February 28, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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Something wicked this way crunches... this will all make sense when you read the new update! Click below to catch up!

Read our comic from the beginning: gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-1
Newest page: gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-53

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Portion of a panel from the Gzhel Guardian webcomic, showing a monster made from asphalt rising from the ground. The scene is dark with hints of red, like lava.
February 22, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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If you want more behind the scenes process, catch up with us over on our blog! We post about upcoming shows, discuss current trends in comics, and more!

Newsletter: atlathewriter.com/blog

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Image of a train station with checkerboard tiles, surrounded by a graphic design element of traditional Russian gzhel pottery.
January 24, 2025 at 4:27 AM
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Over the break we gave you a present--not one, but two more pages! Click below to read what's new!

Read our comic from the beginning: gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-1
Newest page: gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-53

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Image of a grey haired person from the Gzhel Guardian comic, next to an orange weapon brandished by another character. They are on top of a teal background, and are looking to the left suspiciously. Around the image is gzhel style blue patterning on white, the sort of design you would see on Russian pottery.
January 20, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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A very belated happy new year! The fight continues at Gzhel Guardian... You won't want to miss this!

Read our comic from the beginning: gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-1
Archive: gzhelguardian.com/comic/archive

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Panel from a page of Gzhel Guardian comic. Shows a young blonde man in a coat with fur trim, eyes glowing yellow with an orange weapon on a dark background. He is grimacing and upset about his friend or partner being hurt.
January 9, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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They're brimming with power... the power of... queer comics... And you could be, too! Click below to sign up with our newsletter, and get some behind the scenes content as well as great essays on media from the team behind GG.

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Panel from a page of Gzhel Guardian, showing a character holding a pipe like a guitar. They are about to hit someone, it looks like. Emanata is coming off of their body, showing how much power and rage the person has.
December 22, 2024 at 10:58 PM
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You know, when I look at them, all I can hear is a midi battle theme... things are really heating up at Gzhel Guardian! You won't want to miss what's next!

Read our comic from the beginning: gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-1
Newest page: gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-51

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Panel from a Gzhel Guardian page. Andrei, who is blonde and wearing a bomber jacket, is placed in front of a blue and orange background within the train, and is pulling something with a stick end that is slung over their shoulder.
December 12, 2024 at 5:39 PM
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Ohhh, I just remembered that the amazing queer comics I want to read are being made independently! Click below to get started!

Read our comic from the beginning: gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-1
Archive: gzhelguardian.com/comic/archive

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Preview from a page of Gzhel Guardian webcomic on hiveworks. A person with greyish hair and a beauty mark is pointing upward, as if they just remembered something. The background is bright yellow.
December 5, 2024 at 10:12 PM
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Listen... you've got to cut them some slack. I know, kind of rude, but it's their first day doing comic promos. Anyways, click below for our new page!

Update: gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-51
Read from the beginning: gzhelguardian.com/comic/page-1

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Panel from Gzhel Guardian comic. Shows figure in the foreground with grey hair, and a blue and pink background of the train. Image is drawn with colored pencil and painted with watercolor.
November 30, 2024 at 5:36 PM
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It's a beautiful day to support queer comics creators! Join our newsletter for a look into the behind the scenes process, as well as essays on media at large, and expressions of trans joy in the indie comics scene. See you there!

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Panel from a page of the Gzhel Guardian comic. Shows two characters huddled after a magic attack. Painted in watercolor.
November 30, 2024 at 5:28 PM