Stephanie Gerk
@stephgerk.bsky.social
Cake & grief counselling will be available at the conclusion of our friendship. Writer. Comics. Professional Podcaster. Streamer. (She/Her)
https://stephaniegerk.com/
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Stephanie Gerk
@stephgerk.bsky.social
· Nov 11
Happy new followers and bluesky! I’m a writer and professional Podcaster (The Debrief Weekly Report/Comic Industry Insiders)! I write comics (kids to adult), prose, and most recently essays doing deep dives into topics like Star Trek! More projects on the way!
Person of Interest was such an underrated tv show that deserves so many awards. And is apparently difficult to find online streaming?
Thank goodness I own the physical media still
Thank goodness I own the physical media still
November 11, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Person of Interest was such an underrated tv show that deserves so many awards. And is apparently difficult to find online streaming?
Thank goodness I own the physical media still
Thank goodness I own the physical media still
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This week’s Comic Industry Insiders goes behind the curtain.
Atom! Freeman sits down with Stephanie Gerk and Blake Morgan to talk about how Comic Industry Insiders came to be and what’s next for the show and Prana.
youtu.be/G0guDtMHd6M
#comicindustry #comicbusiness #behindthescenes #makingcomics
Atom! Freeman sits down with Stephanie Gerk and Blake Morgan to talk about how Comic Industry Insiders came to be and what’s next for the show and Prana.
youtu.be/G0guDtMHd6M
#comicindustry #comicbusiness #behindthescenes #makingcomics
October 30, 2025 at 9:45 PM
This week’s Comic Industry Insiders goes behind the curtain.
Atom! Freeman sits down with Stephanie Gerk and Blake Morgan to talk about how Comic Industry Insiders came to be and what’s next for the show and Prana.
youtu.be/G0guDtMHd6M
#comicindustry #comicbusiness #behindthescenes #makingcomics
Atom! Freeman sits down with Stephanie Gerk and Blake Morgan to talk about how Comic Industry Insiders came to be and what’s next for the show and Prana.
youtu.be/G0guDtMHd6M
#comicindustry #comicbusiness #behindthescenes #makingcomics
It’s 2025, and my favourite tactic at the end of every Battle Royale win is to reveal on public mic that our team is made up of badass women before I disappear back into the internet
October 29, 2025 at 6:57 PM
It’s 2025, and my favourite tactic at the end of every Battle Royale win is to reveal on public mic that our team is made up of badass women before I disappear back into the internet
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“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
It costs a lot less to house people.
It costs a lot less to house people.
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
October 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
It costs a lot less to house people.
It costs a lot less to house people.
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Get your copies of The Comics Courier 1 and 2 in-person at the San Diego Zine Fest on Sunday!
October 17, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Get your copies of The Comics Courier 1 and 2 in-person at the San Diego Zine Fest on Sunday!
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A NEW episode of Comic Industry Insiders is up.
Eric Reynolds from @fantagraphics.bsky.social joins us to talk The Simpsons, the evolution of indie publishing, and the fallout from Diamond’s bankruptcy.
This is a good one!
Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/Mp9_o8Hl3QM
Eric Reynolds from @fantagraphics.bsky.social joins us to talk The Simpsons, the evolution of indie publishing, and the fallout from Diamond’s bankruptcy.
This is a good one!
Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/Mp9_o8Hl3QM
October 16, 2025 at 11:51 PM
A NEW episode of Comic Industry Insiders is up.
Eric Reynolds from @fantagraphics.bsky.social joins us to talk The Simpsons, the evolution of indie publishing, and the fallout from Diamond’s bankruptcy.
This is a good one!
Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/Mp9_o8Hl3QM
Eric Reynolds from @fantagraphics.bsky.social joins us to talk The Simpsons, the evolution of indie publishing, and the fallout from Diamond’s bankruptcy.
This is a good one!
Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/Mp9_o8Hl3QM
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WITCHING SEASON is live now on kickstarter!
A 150+ page horror comic anthology from me and Lifeline Comics. Excited for everyone to see what we've been building for most of this year🩸🌙
Cover A by @skyepatridge.bsky.social
More info here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/phi...
A 150+ page horror comic anthology from me and Lifeline Comics. Excited for everyone to see what we've been building for most of this year🩸🌙
Cover A by @skyepatridge.bsky.social
More info here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/phi...
October 14, 2025 at 2:34 PM
WITCHING SEASON is live now on kickstarter!
A 150+ page horror comic anthology from me and Lifeline Comics. Excited for everyone to see what we've been building for most of this year🩸🌙
Cover A by @skyepatridge.bsky.social
More info here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/phi...
A 150+ page horror comic anthology from me and Lifeline Comics. Excited for everyone to see what we've been building for most of this year🩸🌙
Cover A by @skyepatridge.bsky.social
More info here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/phi...
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Cloudscape Meetup at 7pm, come draw with us at 181 Roundhouse Mews in Vancouver, BC. Oct 15th, find us in the Arts & Crafts Room
October 16, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Cloudscape Meetup at 7pm, come draw with us at 181 Roundhouse Mews in Vancouver, BC. Oct 15th, find us in the Arts & Crafts Room
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Folks who enjoy to consume their stories in comic book form (including manga) or audio book form are no less well read than those who read “real books”.
Visual literacy is a thing. Auditory comprehension is a thing. We shouldn’t shame anyone for how they choose to engage with literature.
Visual literacy is a thing. Auditory comprehension is a thing. We shouldn’t shame anyone for how they choose to engage with literature.
Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat
October 14, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Folks who enjoy to consume their stories in comic book form (including manga) or audio book form are no less well read than those who read “real books”.
Visual literacy is a thing. Auditory comprehension is a thing. We shouldn’t shame anyone for how they choose to engage with literature.
Visual literacy is a thing. Auditory comprehension is a thing. We shouldn’t shame anyone for how they choose to engage with literature.
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It's a holiday in Canada so we have an extra day to hit $400 "by the end of the weekend."
Is that cheating? Who cares! It's for a good cause and you can't stop me!
Is that cheating? Who cares! It's for a good cause and you can't stop me!
We have less than $50 to go before we hit $400! Who's gettin' us there? 👀
On Nov 8 I'm playing games for 24hrs to raise money for SockKids Children's Hospital. This is my 10th year and in that time we've raised over $23,000 together!
www.extra-life.org/participants...
On Nov 8 I'm playing games for 24hrs to raise money for SockKids Children's Hospital. This is my 10th year and in that time we've raised over $23,000 together!
www.extra-life.org/participants...
Extra Life | Change Kids' Health, Change the Future
I'm raising funds with #EXTRALIFE for kids treated at my Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! I need your help to reach my fundraising goal. Please donate today to change kids' health.
www.extra-life.org
October 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
It's a holiday in Canada so we have an extra day to hit $400 "by the end of the weekend."
Is that cheating? Who cares! It's for a good cause and you can't stop me!
Is that cheating? Who cares! It's for a good cause and you can't stop me!
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We've already raised $240+ for SickKids! Who wants to help us hit $300?!
On Nov 8 I'm playing games for 24 hours to raise money for SickKids!
Donations enter you into the raffle to win one of over 20 prizes!
www.extra-life.org/participants...
On Nov 8 I'm playing games for 24 hours to raise money for SickKids!
Donations enter you into the raffle to win one of over 20 prizes!
www.extra-life.org/participants...
Extra Life | Change Kids' Health, Change the Future
I'm raising funds with #EXTRALIFE for kids treated at my Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! I need your help to reach my fundraising goal. Please donate today to change kids' health.
www.extra-life.org
October 10, 2025 at 10:09 PM
We've already raised $240+ for SickKids! Who wants to help us hit $300?!
On Nov 8 I'm playing games for 24 hours to raise money for SickKids!
Donations enter you into the raffle to win one of over 20 prizes!
www.extra-life.org/participants...
On Nov 8 I'm playing games for 24 hours to raise money for SickKids!
Donations enter you into the raffle to win one of over 20 prizes!
www.extra-life.org/participants...
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Hello #PortfolioDay
I'm FionaCreates and I write and illustrate Ladies of the Knight.
George wants to be a knight, first she needs to learn by finding someone to squire for. Serafina doesn't want a squire. What could go wrong?
You can read it at ladiesoftheknightcomic.com
I'm FionaCreates and I write and illustrate Ladies of the Knight.
George wants to be a knight, first she needs to learn by finding someone to squire for. Serafina doesn't want a squire. What could go wrong?
You can read it at ladiesoftheknightcomic.com
October 8, 2024 at 7:57 PM
Hello #PortfolioDay
I'm FionaCreates and I write and illustrate Ladies of the Knight.
George wants to be a knight, first she needs to learn by finding someone to squire for. Serafina doesn't want a squire. What could go wrong?
You can read it at ladiesoftheknightcomic.com
I'm FionaCreates and I write and illustrate Ladies of the Knight.
George wants to be a knight, first she needs to learn by finding someone to squire for. Serafina doesn't want a squire. What could go wrong?
You can read it at ladiesoftheknightcomic.com
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The chairman of the Nobel Peace Prize confirms that Donald Trump does not meet the moral and ethical standards associated with the award, citing a lack of courage and integrity a trait that defines MAGA.
October 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
The chairman of the Nobel Peace Prize confirms that Donald Trump does not meet the moral and ethical standards associated with the award, citing a lack of courage and integrity a trait that defines MAGA.
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If you missed out on The Comics Courier issue 2, have no fear! You can grab a copy of issue 2 (and issue 1, too) as an add-on when you order issue 3!
Check out the Comics Courier Kickstarter today!
comicscourier.com
Check out the Comics Courier Kickstarter today!
comicscourier.com
October 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
If you missed out on The Comics Courier issue 2, have no fear! You can grab a copy of issue 2 (and issue 1, too) as an add-on when you order issue 3!
Check out the Comics Courier Kickstarter today!
comicscourier.com
Check out the Comics Courier Kickstarter today!
comicscourier.com
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"After a few moments of laughter, the No Kings Coalition issued the following statement"
October 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
"After a few moments of laughter, the No Kings Coalition issued the following statement"
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Forget everything you already know about America's most notorious dead person. Watch Jeffrey Epstein: Bad Pedophile here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjhSoGcQhWU.
October 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Forget everything you already know about America's most notorious dead person. Watch Jeffrey Epstein: Bad Pedophile here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjhSoGcQhWU.
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It cannot be made clearer.
If you continue to support the Harry Potter franchise in any way, you are directly funding the removal of trans people's human rights in the UK.
If you continue to support the Harry Potter franchise in any way, you are directly funding the removal of trans people's human rights in the UK.
October 9, 2025 at 10:14 AM
It cannot be made clearer.
If you continue to support the Harry Potter franchise in any way, you are directly funding the removal of trans people's human rights in the UK.
If you continue to support the Harry Potter franchise in any way, you are directly funding the removal of trans people's human rights in the UK.
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New Comic Industry Insiders Live Recast is up! 🎙️
Chris Tung from Raremarq drops in to talk about selling original art, running auctions outside eBay, and helping retailers create weekly excitement beyond New Comic Book Day.
🎧 Available now on all your favorite podcast apps!
Chris Tung from Raremarq drops in to talk about selling original art, running auctions outside eBay, and helping retailers create weekly excitement beyond New Comic Book Day.
🎧 Available now on all your favorite podcast apps!
October 8, 2025 at 8:12 PM
New Comic Industry Insiders Live Recast is up! 🎙️
Chris Tung from Raremarq drops in to talk about selling original art, running auctions outside eBay, and helping retailers create weekly excitement beyond New Comic Book Day.
🎧 Available now on all your favorite podcast apps!
Chris Tung from Raremarq drops in to talk about selling original art, running auctions outside eBay, and helping retailers create weekly excitement beyond New Comic Book Day.
🎧 Available now on all your favorite podcast apps!
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Next, Atom Freeman from Prana Solutions is up to talk about a bunch of their projects including.....a spiritual heir to ZDARSKY COMIC NEWS.....called COMICS THE MAGAZINE. Monthly, full color, more to come. #retailerday #nycc
October 8, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Next, Atom Freeman from Prana Solutions is up to talk about a bunch of their projects including.....a spiritual heir to ZDARSKY COMIC NEWS.....called COMICS THE MAGAZINE. Monthly, full color, more to come. #retailerday #nycc
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I'm Meggie, a queer nonbinary cartoonist from Michigan!
I'm the author of Batcat (book 4 out in April 2026), work as a graphic novel designer, and am tracking everything I read this year on Instagram and bluesky (I'm up to 290 books/comics!)
This thread is for October's reads:
I'm the author of Batcat (book 4 out in April 2026), work as a graphic novel designer, and am tracking everything I read this year on Instagram and bluesky (I'm up to 290 books/comics!)
This thread is for October's reads:
October 6, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I'm Meggie, a queer nonbinary cartoonist from Michigan!
I'm the author of Batcat (book 4 out in April 2026), work as a graphic novel designer, and am tracking everything I read this year on Instagram and bluesky (I'm up to 290 books/comics!)
This thread is for October's reads:
I'm the author of Batcat (book 4 out in April 2026), work as a graphic novel designer, and am tracking everything I read this year on Instagram and bluesky (I'm up to 290 books/comics!)
This thread is for October's reads:
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Instead of shopping on Amazon (that dude has enough of our hard-earned $$), perhaps head over to Bookshop & buy some banned books! A lot of these titles are assigned in university/grad school classes and are must-reads. What's missing from your shelf?
Hehe "shelf" singular...so many shelves...📚📚📚
Hehe "shelf" singular...so many shelves...📚📚📚
October 8, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Instead of shopping on Amazon (that dude has enough of our hard-earned $$), perhaps head over to Bookshop & buy some banned books! A lot of these titles are assigned in university/grad school classes and are must-reads. What's missing from your shelf?
Hehe "shelf" singular...so many shelves...📚📚📚
Hehe "shelf" singular...so many shelves...📚📚📚
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"That's the point – the smudge, the rough line, the hesitation - that's what makes my work come alive." - Jim Lee talking about why DC will never use AI storytelling. "AI doesn't dream, feel or make art, it aggregates it."
@jimlee.bsky.social speaking very passionately at Retailer Day. #nycc
@jimlee.bsky.social speaking very passionately at Retailer Day. #nycc
October 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
"That's the point – the smudge, the rough line, the hesitation - that's what makes my work come alive." - Jim Lee talking about why DC will never use AI storytelling. "AI doesn't dream, feel or make art, it aggregates it."
@jimlee.bsky.social speaking very passionately at Retailer Day. #nycc
@jimlee.bsky.social speaking very passionately at Retailer Day. #nycc