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mparker.bsky.social
Max
@mparker.bsky.social
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Writer for Topaz Comics with @Jeypawlik. Talk to me about foraging. Xey/they.
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@mparker.bsky.social and I will be at MCX this year at booth 302. Come say hi and check out merch from our shop https://topazcomics.com/shop
Also join me at 11am for a sketch challenge and a chance to win the sketches!
#MCX2025 #MCX
Promotional image showing a map of the Mississauga Comics Expo booths, with 302 being circled and pointing to a greyscale drawing of Max Parker and Jey Pawlik on the left. On the right the information "Hazel McCallion Central Library 301 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Mississauga, Saturday November 15, 10am - 4pm, free admission!" is written out. Under that on the right are various images of book covers, stickers and prints. Promotional image that reads "Sketch Challenge, comic artists have 20 minutes to sketch characters selected by the audience" with three art samples by the three artists: "Ricky Lima, Jey Pawlik, WillowArts"
November 12, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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For Canadians living in Ontario...

Doug Ford, the Premier, is planning to shred tenant protections.

Do fill this out as it'll email Ford, your MPP, Associate Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing, and the Attorney General for you!

acorncanada.org/news/doug-fo...

#Canada #Ontario #Tenant
Doug Ford Moves to End Rent Control
Doug Ford announced proposed changes to the LTB that would strip away key tenant protections, fast-track evictions, and open the door to ending rent control as we know it in Ontario.
acorncanada.org
October 24, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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It's an Alola Darumaka costume extravaganza today for today's (technical) OCtober - Darumaka is just mine now, okay?
Read the webcomic!! https://topazcomics.com/aloladarumaka/alola
#Art #Pokemon #AlolaDarumaka #OCtober #OCsky
Digital illustration with 6 Darumaka in various costumes. She's dressed as: a Togepi, a Natu, a Golbat, an Applin, a Galar Meowth, and a Flabebe. Digital illustration of Daven, a muscular black trans man dressed in a pink and yellow basketball jersey and shorts. He's holding Darumaka in his hand as she's dressed as a "basketball!" Digital illustration of Leif, a thin femme nonbinary person dressed as an Alolan Exeggutor with their Exeggcutes as the additional heads and tail.
October 24, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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📖Sprocket’s Halloween Highlight Day 16: AMERICAN CULT edited by Robyn Chapman 🕯️
A graphic history spanning centuries of religious cults, from a 1694 Transylvanian monk and his followers crossing the Atlantic to modern-day gurus using self-help and get-rich-quick schemes to evangelize to their flocks
October 23, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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thesandlord.bsky.social
been looking at @iconic-halloween.bsky.social 's old vintage Halloween paper figure posts and I painted this guy in a few hours tonight 🐈‍⬛🟠 I really wanna do more!! #halloween
an articulated paper figure of a black cat, hissing with its back raised.
October 18, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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We're doing a little halloween flash day(s) at the shop!! These designs will be $300+tax those two days only and they're repeatable/available after!
Dark, cloudy illustrations of a Goat, Bat and Raven, surrounded by spider webs and stars Dark, cloudy illustrations of an Owl, a frog (with one leg separated) and a hare, surrounded by spider webs and stars
October 17, 2025 at 12:45 AM
mparker.bsky.social
The Curse Eater is somethings that Jey and I are really excited to work on. If you're interested in the premise the completed 12 page pilot is available on our website for free!
topazcomics.com/the-curse-ea...
October 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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The first piece from my OCtober, we're starting with a question about Daven and what his (and Darumaka's) food is! You ask OC questions over on this free Patreon post~~ https://www.patreon.com/posts/140203404
#OC-tober #Art #AlolaDarumaka
Digital illustration of Daven from Alola Darumaka, a black man with short curly hair with a very fit physique. He and Darumaka, his pokemon, are eating spicy curry with big smiles.
October 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM
mparker.bsky.social
Home by the Rotting Sea is excellent! If you don't have it already use this chance to pick it up, you will not regret it!
claystorks.bsky.social otava heikkilä @claystorks.bsky.social · Sep 14
home by the rotting sea won an ignatz! the comic is 30% off for the next two days to celebrate! check it out...!! :) <3
claystorks.itch.io/home-by-the-...
September 14, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Hey be sure to check out Strawberry Comics
They've got the American listing for the physical copy of the brand new Transfixed Anthology (that @mparker.bsky.social and I have a story in)
strawberrycomics.com/product/tran...
September 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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It's coming!! I'm thrilled to reveal the cover for Corpse de Ballet! us.macmillan.com/books/978125...

#murderballet
Corpse de Ballet
In her solo graphic novel debut, Megan Kearney weaves a fresh tale of dark academia and brutal competition. This psychological thriller is perfect for fans o...
us.macmillan.com
September 9, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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An old comic from 2020:
Idea I had a while back before I had my surgery! Lupin being gay and not really knowing it is so my jam.
#Comic #Art #LupinIII
Comic page in black and white with grey textures. Jigen has Zenigata in his gun's viewfinder and says "Hey I got that dopey inspector in my sights." Lupin yells "NO! YOU CAN'T!" and the viewfinder blurs and moves away from Zenigata's head. Jigen asks "Lupin! What're you--?! What's the problem, he--" We see Lupin holding Jigen's sniper rifle down as the two sit on a roof together. Lupin responds "He's important to-- he's important to the plan!" The two go silent and Jigen pulls his large gun close to his chest. Comic page in black and white with grey textures. Jigen is quiet as Lupin fiddles with a remote, he doesn't look at Jigen as he says "Don't ever touch him." A close-up on Jigen as he looks over to Lupin, realising that Lupin has feelings for Zenigata. We zoom out again, the two men are small against the top the roof wall. Jigen says "You got it, boss."
August 29, 2025 at 3:10 PM
mparker.bsky.social
Love how this one turned out! We didn't originally mean to collab, but when I heard Amiel's idea the whole comic came to me in a flash and he graciously agreed to let me script it.
thesandlord.bsky.social 🔪🏳️‍⚧amiel🏳️‍⚧️🔪 @thesandlord.bsky.social · Aug 27
my comic for @tsushi.bsky.social 's Jigen Before and After zine, written by @mparker.bsky.social ! shoutout to Bobby Darin for the tunes 🎶
#lupiniii #lupinthethird #jigendaisuke
a bw comic page. jigen and lupin are seen with large bags of money, laughing. they cheers with large mugs of beer, saying "Kanpai!" Several panels show beer cans, wine glasses and a rye bottle stacking up on a table over time. Jigen wakes, bedraggled and bleary eyed in bed. Jigen grabs his head, groaning. A close-up on his eye, as he remembers: Lupin's hand on his chest, his heartbeat in Jigen's ears. They look at each other, tension mounting, before Lupin closes the distance and kisses Jigen. Back to the morning after, Jigen pulls at his face as he groans "I'm gonna puke...." Jigen, freshly showered, walks into the kitchen. Lupin's back is facing us and Jigen as he cooks up breakfast for them. Jigen's hand switches on a radio, as Bobby Darin's The Good Life begins to play in the background. He unfolds his newspaper and sits, back to Lupin, at the table. Lupin doesn't turn around, and questions Jigen: "Do you remember anything from last night?" A flashback happens between the two, as Jigen and Lupin embrace, mouths barely apart, as the two currently stand awkwardly in the kitchen, pushed apart by the memory. Jigen grimaces, blushing, and says "No." as Lupin looks back slyly, knowing the truth anyways.
August 27, 2025 at 2:41 AM
mparker.bsky.social
I have 2 (2!!) comics in here, one with @thesandlord.bsky.social and the other with @jpawlik.com. Jigen/Lupin fans you will want to check both of them out!
jiglup.bsky.social Tsushi's Lupin Land @jiglup.bsky.social · Aug 1
Still a good number of copies left, probably closing mid-late August (or if I run out of stock)!
jiglup.bsky.social Tsushi's Lupin Land @jiglup.bsky.social · Jul 20
Jigen zine is finally open for preorder! All profits will be donated to Transgender Law Center. I'm aiming to ship them out before the end of August, but I think more likely they'll be on the way earlier than that! 🫶 jigenzine.bigcartel.com
August 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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I put this in today's newsletter too, but Dead City is the THIRD book in the Tales of Toronto featured book list on the Toronto Public Library. How cool is that?!

account.torontopubliclibrary.ca/shared/tales...
#TorontoComics #Comicoop #Webcomic
Screenshot of the Toronto Public Library "Tales of Toronto" featured list. "Take a literary stroll through the city with this collection of books set in Toronto."
July 31, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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the procession 👑
#linocut proof 2, couldn't stop thinking about this pilgrim badge I'd seen and needed to make art of it
a linocut print of a vulva wearing a crown, carried by three phalluses walking on grass. two winged phalluses are in the sky the pilgrim badge that the illustration is based on. three golden phalluses carry a vulva wearing a crown on a pedestal.
July 30, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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🎶enjoy yourself, it's later than you'd think🎶
#linocut proof day today, extremely happy with how this guy turned out! 8x6"
a linocut print of a goat headed satyr, pouring wine over himself as he sits on a wine barrel. he's surrounded by grape vines and grapes. he is hard.
July 30, 2025 at 3:22 PM
mparker.bsky.social
My second attempt at a crochet stuffed animal. Ended up a bit lopsided, but still great for hugs!
A small, multi-coloured crochet bear.
July 29, 2025 at 11:54 PM
mparker.bsky.social
Just in time for August I've finally finished the skull sweaters for myself and @jpawlik.com! These were my first big projects and I'm real pleased with how they turned out!
Two hand-made sweaters with skull designs on a bed. One is a mix of orange, black, and grey, while the other is brown.
July 26, 2025 at 5:29 PM
mparker.bsky.social
I called Visa and they knew about the issue. Calls to complain do work! I also emailed askvisa@visa.com, submitted a complaint to Paypal's complain line (www.paypal.com/be/cshelp/co...) AND wrote a physical letter.
Paypal Corporate
Attn: Legal Dept./Civil
2211 N. First St.
San Jose, CA
95131
July 24, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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The Yaoi Bundle on Itchio starts August 1st and features 105 mlm themed stories for $20! 🌈

If you want a sneak peek at our line up, check out this link: itch.io/b/3177/the-y...
A logo for the upcoming Yaoi Bundle.
July 20, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Jigen zine is finally open for preorder! All profits will be donated to Transgender Law Center. I'm aiming to ship them out before the end of August, but I think more likely they'll be on the way earlier than that! 🫶 jigenzine.bigcartel.com
Jigen Before and After fanzine. Beautiful cover by @freesiavacadoo.bsky.social charm by @jpawlik.com and Stickers by @thesandlord.bsky.social @mmintyflicky.bsky.social @spectaculoos.bsky.social @peggysthoughts.bsky.social @straysongdog.com @cyobem.bsky.social
July 20, 2025 at 12:56 AM
mparker.bsky.social
Getting my present ready for a family gift-swap!
A cross-stitch pattern reading "get out of my office" in a frame.
July 17, 2025 at 12:34 PM
mparker.bsky.social
A successful (but extremely hot!) trip yesterday to Wonder Pens and Yarns Untangled! And I finally went and bought a fancy fountain pen.
Three skeins of yarn and various cute stationary on top of a table.
July 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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For #bluepit💥 today I want to pitch "In Search of Analogue Days", an older trans woman falls out of love with photography. Upon finding herself, literally, Diana slowly rediscovers her love of photography.
#W #LGBT #TR #NA
Character lineup for "In Search of Analogue Days". "Diana Ying" is a thin older woman with greying brown hair and thick glasses. She's wearing a long pink cardigan with a white top, light blue pants and purple slip on shoes. She's holding a tiny camera in one hand. The pride flag beside her is the asexual flag with the trans and POC triangle on top. "Aidan Ryan" is a teen boy who's questioning his pronouns and gender. He's got short brown hair with bangs, and is wearing a simple white button up, a belt and black slacks. The pride flag beside him is the Questioning flag.
July 13, 2025 at 1:52 PM