Mikayla J Laird
@mikaylajlaird.bsky.social
31. PhD Student in DC Comics and Lecturer at University of Hertfordshire. Passionate about comics
Superman: Secret Identity is one of my favourite stories of all time. It's a comfort read, and one that gives me this feeling that no other single story has instilled in me. A real dream one day would be to interview @kurtbusiek.bsky.social for the Superhero Project.
August 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Superman: Secret Identity is one of my favourite stories of all time. It's a comfort read, and one that gives me this feeling that no other single story has instilled in me. A real dream one day would be to interview @kurtbusiek.bsky.social for the Superhero Project.
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As expected, the video is demonetized. I haven’t made many videos this year for personal reasons, and I could really use your support if you can give it.
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creating personal and educational video essays
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July 19, 2025 at 1:12 AM
As expected, the video is demonetized. I haven’t made many videos this year for personal reasons, and I could really use your support if you can give it.
Patreon.com/NerdSync
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New video on YouTube and Nebula.
“Superman is a Nazi”
Wherein I discuss how critics have called Superman antisemitic since his creation, mostly as a way to push their own agendas.
Free Palestine.
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“Superman is a Nazi”
Wherein I discuss how critics have called Superman antisemitic since his creation, mostly as a way to push their own agendas.
Free Palestine.
nebula.tv/videos/nerds...
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Free Palestine. Also, James Gunn's Superman movie is good.
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July 19, 2025 at 1:05 AM
New video on YouTube and Nebula.
“Superman is a Nazi”
Wherein I discuss how critics have called Superman antisemitic since his creation, mostly as a way to push their own agendas.
Free Palestine.
nebula.tv/videos/nerds...
“Superman is a Nazi”
Wherein I discuss how critics have called Superman antisemitic since his creation, mostly as a way to push their own agendas.
Free Palestine.
nebula.tv/videos/nerds...
Reposted by Mikayla J Laird
Our Founder and Information Manager went to see Superman yesterday! While our Founder's thoughts will come out shortly (through a very exciting avenue), our Information manager decided to blog about it!
NEW POST - Superman (2025) A Step in the Right Direction, But Not Perfect. #Superman #SupermanMovie mikaylajlaird.wordpress.com/2025/07/17/s...
Superman (2025): A Step in the Right Direction, But Not Perfect.
2025 has been marketed by DC Comics and Warner Bros as the Year of Superman. As a Superman fan, particularly a comics fan, I adore this concept. The ‘Summer of Superman’ initiative has already brou…
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July 17, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Our Founder and Information Manager went to see Superman yesterday! While our Founder's thoughts will come out shortly (through a very exciting avenue), our Information manager decided to blog about it!
NEW POST - Superman (2025) A Step in the Right Direction, But Not Perfect. #Superman #SupermanMovie mikaylajlaird.wordpress.com/2025/07/17/s...
Superman (2025): A Step in the Right Direction, But Not Perfect.
2025 has been marketed by DC Comics and Warner Bros as the Year of Superman. As a Superman fan, particularly a comics fan, I adore this concept. The ‘Summer of Superman’ initiative has already brou…
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July 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
NEW POST - Superman (2025) A Step in the Right Direction, But Not Perfect. #Superman #SupermanMovie mikaylajlaird.wordpress.com/2025/07/17/s...
Comics for the Cure Presents: Among Us! Starts in 30mins! in the replies are a list of channels to watch it on! Come and join us and help raise money for charity! donate.tiltify.com/85df79df-9ce...
June 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Comics for the Cure Presents: Among Us! Starts in 30mins! in the replies are a list of channels to watch it on! Come and join us and help raise money for charity! donate.tiltify.com/85df79df-9ce...
NEW VIDEO: The Cancelled Series About Plagiarism and Creator Burn-Out. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KIL...
The Cancelled Series about Plagiarism and Creator Burn-Out
YouTube video by Mikayla J. Laird
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June 25, 2025 at 10:32 PM
NEW VIDEO: The Cancelled Series About Plagiarism and Creator Burn-Out. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KIL...
Reeve, Warworld & Fleischer.
June 16, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Reeve, Warworld & Fleischer.
What do you do if something you want to use as an example has never been released physically in English? You import it.
June 13, 2025 at 12:37 PM
What do you do if something you want to use as an example has never been released physically in English? You import it.
If you could sum me up in a delivery...
June 12, 2025 at 11:47 AM
If you could sum me up in a delivery...
This is one of my all time favourite comic series. I have all 20 volumes, all first editions. I'm restarting my PhD on July 1st, and I've been thinking alot about why I study what I do. This series is what got me interested in the process of actually making comics.
June 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM
This is one of my all time favourite comic series. I have all 20 volumes, all first editions. I'm restarting my PhD on July 1st, and I've been thinking alot about why I study what I do. This series is what got me interested in the process of actually making comics.
Very odd delivery.
My Japanese is horrible, but I know that is an image of Shoko Asahara, the leader of Aum Shinrikyo. From what I can tell, this is a manga about the Aum Shinrikyo investigations in the 90s. These are the people who carried out the Sarin gas attacks in Tokyo.
My Japanese is horrible, but I know that is an image of Shoko Asahara, the leader of Aum Shinrikyo. From what I can tell, this is a manga about the Aum Shinrikyo investigations in the 90s. These are the people who carried out the Sarin gas attacks in Tokyo.
June 11, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Very odd delivery.
My Japanese is horrible, but I know that is an image of Shoko Asahara, the leader of Aum Shinrikyo. From what I can tell, this is a manga about the Aum Shinrikyo investigations in the 90s. These are the people who carried out the Sarin gas attacks in Tokyo.
My Japanese is horrible, but I know that is an image of Shoko Asahara, the leader of Aum Shinrikyo. From what I can tell, this is a manga about the Aum Shinrikyo investigations in the 90s. These are the people who carried out the Sarin gas attacks in Tokyo.
All three volumes of the Jiro Kuwata Bat-Manga are in the collection!
Now I need to track down the 70s Spider-Man Manga...
Now I need to track down the 70s Spider-Man Manga...
June 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
All three volumes of the Jiro Kuwata Bat-Manga are in the collection!
Now I need to track down the 70s Spider-Man Manga...
Now I need to track down the 70s Spider-Man Manga...
My first time playing Among Us will be for charity! I'm joining @comicdrake.com, @blerdwithoutfear.bsky.social, @comictropes.bsky.social, @nucomics.bsky.social and a lot of others as we raise money for @cancerresearchinst.bsky.social and maybe shoot a few people out into space. #comicsforthecure
June 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
My first time playing Among Us will be for charity! I'm joining @comicdrake.com, @blerdwithoutfear.bsky.social, @comictropes.bsky.social, @nucomics.bsky.social and a lot of others as we raise money for @cancerresearchinst.bsky.social and maybe shoot a few people out into space. #comicsforthecure
Journey of a thousand steps starts with 2 issues.
May 31, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Journey of a thousand steps starts with 2 issues.
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Time Paradox Ghostwriter (2020)
To say it’s a fusion of Bakuman (Ohba & Obata 2008-2012) and Steins Gate (5pb & Nitroplus 2009) would be both very fitting, and somewhat of an overstatement. Time Paradox Ghostwriter (Ishim…
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May 30, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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I discovered today that Fenna really likes to steal bread rolls. Trying to learn how to ink. Gave colouring a go too, but point to work on inking a bit more.
May 29, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I discovered today that Fenna really likes to steal bread rolls. Trying to learn how to ink. Gave colouring a go too, but point to work on inking a bit more.
Delivery. Really low editions for most of them. Vol 2 & 10 are first editions.
May 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Delivery. Really low editions for most of them. Vol 2 & 10 are first editions.
On the left is my childhood copy of Naruto Vol. 01. On the right is the 25th Anniversary reprint I found yesterday.
I make no secret that Naruto means a lot to me. Almost as much as Superman and Batman. I read Naruto at the same age the character was at the beginning,
I make no secret that Naruto means a lot to me. Almost as much as Superman and Batman. I read Naruto at the same age the character was at the beginning,
May 26, 2025 at 1:29 PM
On the left is my childhood copy of Naruto Vol. 01. On the right is the 25th Anniversary reprint I found yesterday.
I make no secret that Naruto means a lot to me. Almost as much as Superman and Batman. I read Naruto at the same age the character was at the beginning,
I make no secret that Naruto means a lot to me. Almost as much as Superman and Batman. I read Naruto at the same age the character was at the beginning,
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It's The Power Fantasy #9 week!
May 26, 2025 at 12:29 PM
It's The Power Fantasy #9 week!
Extremely saddened to hear of Peter David's passing. His Young Justice was a major childhood read for me. His Hulk stuff is phenomenal and I really like his Aquaman and Supergirl. I'd hoped to meet him someday. I hope his family are doing okay.
May 26, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Extremely saddened to hear of Peter David's passing. His Young Justice was a major childhood read for me. His Hulk stuff is phenomenal and I really like his Aquaman and Supergirl. I'd hoped to meet him someday. I hope his family are doing okay.
Happy 4th birthday to Oscar.
From malnourished stray to overly affectionate cuddle monster.
From malnourished stray to overly affectionate cuddle monster.
April 21, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Happy 4th birthday to Oscar.
From malnourished stray to overly affectionate cuddle monster.
From malnourished stray to overly affectionate cuddle monster.
A dream. @patrickgleeson.bsky.social drew Nartuo!
April 10, 2025 at 1:14 PM
A dream. @patrickgleeson.bsky.social drew Nartuo!
Fenn has joined me in the comics cave.
March 8, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Fenn has joined me in the comics cave.
I am ill in bed with the flu. My only plan is to sleep and read comics.
March 1, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I am ill in bed with the flu. My only plan is to sleep and read comics.