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27 | PhD in Toxicology, comic artist, Bird enjoyer Read my Black gay fantasy/sci fi webcomic at asterandthefire.com

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I swear I'm going to post thoughts about SPX/my SPX haul soon, I've just been busy being offline this past week lol

20.09.2025 21:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Also, be sure to read the blog post! I'd definitely like to know if people would be interested in AATF (or other kinds) of merch! Especially if I start attending cons with some regularity.

20.09.2025 21:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Panel from the webcomic Aster and the Fire. Kid!Aster is looking up at something that surprises her (Teodros).

Panel from the webcomic Aster and the Fire. Kid!Aster is looking up at something that surprises her (Teodros).

Aster and the Fire #AATF has updated!

In this update: Aster sees an old man and is so shocked by his hideous face that she almost falls down the stairs (again)

asterandthefire.com/comic/prolog...

#spiderforest #webcomics

20.09.2025 21:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Panel from the webcomic Aster and the Fire. Closeup of Kid!Aster looking behind her as sheโ€™s running, a distressed look on her face. Someone is speaking and sheโ€™s trying to ignore it. At the bottom of the panel, jagged black speech bubbles form with scratchy white text.

Panel from the webcomic Aster and the Fire. Closeup of Kid!Aster looking behind her as sheโ€™s running, a distressed look on her face. Someone is speaking and sheโ€™s trying to ignore it. At the bottom of the panel, jagged black speech bubbles form with scratchy white text.

Aster and the Fire #AATF updated this past Friday! (I was traveling to SPX and forgot to make the announcement lol)

In todayโ€™s update: the scary black speech bubbles have returned

asterandthefire.com/comic/prolog...

#spiderforest #webcomics

16.09.2025 00:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Surprise! I'll be at SPX this weekend!!! Super excited to meet y'all :D

11.09.2025 21:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you Mari! โค๏ธ

10.09.2025 22:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank u I love them

10.09.2025 22:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Kid!Aster looking googly eyed while shushing Agnes.

Kid!Aster looking googly eyed while shushing Agnes.

Kid!Jember looking googly eyes while gripping onto Agnesโ€™ shirt.

Kid!Jember looking googly eyes while gripping onto Agnesโ€™ shirt.

Ezera looking shocked but also like he just smelled something really bad

Ezera looking shocked but also like he just smelled something really bad

Teodros serenely smiling, while Tsegai is absolutely losing her mind behind him.

Teodros serenely smiling, while Tsegai is absolutely losing her mind behind him.

Loved drawing the expressions on todayโ€™s page!!

05.09.2025 14:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Panel from the webcomic Aster and the Fire. Kid!Aster, Jember, and Agnes are staring directly at the viewer (actually looking at a doorway). Aster (in the front) seems upset but determined. Jember and Agnes (behind Aster) seem distressed and have comedically giant googly eyed stares. Jember looks like heโ€™s about to cry.

Panel from the webcomic Aster and the Fire. Kid!Aster, Jember, and Agnes are staring directly at the viewer (actually looking at a doorway). Aster (in the front) seems upset but determined. Jember and Agnes (behind Aster) seem distressed and have comedically giant googly eyed stares. Jember looks like heโ€™s about to cry.

Aster and the Fire #AATF has updated!

In todayโ€™s update: target spotted

asterandthefire.com/comic/prolog...

#spiderforest #webcomics

05.09.2025 14:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Totally! And not everybody needs to be a heroโ€ฆI think the best thing Sharon can do now after all sheโ€™s gone through is learn to be a better person for herself and Puffer (someday).

29.08.2025 11:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Also I love your character designs Jamie. Theyโ€™re so charming and full of life. Reminds me of CLAMP with the long long legs.

29.08.2025 11:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I see that Benny and Clarissa have similar color schemes and fashion choicesโ€ฆknowing she has to go to the North Pole eventually I feel like thatโ€™s not a coincidence.

29.08.2025 11:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This makes perfect sense for her characterโ€ฆClarissa saved her from her old life and is the tether to her new one, of course Puffer would cling to her. Hope she can make other friends in time!

29.08.2025 11:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You know, after reading Sharonโ€™s backstory, itโ€™s a wonder she came about as well adjusted as she didโ€ฆand thatโ€™s saying a lot considering I really dislike her in the P&C storyline.

29.08.2025 11:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

When I think about Lil Nas X right now I remember how the best comedians and trolls are often the most depressed people. Iโ€™m sorry that was true for him as well.

28.08.2025 17:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

They're making an example out of him because he spent the last 4+ years mocking the government and being a successful gay Black man in America

26.08.2025 17:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 951    ๐Ÿ” 325    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Ohhh I completely missed that! Well in that case, the โ€œCommentsโ€ title is still showing up, so it may be helpful to remove it? Otherwise no worries.

27.08.2025 19:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Comments donโ€™t appear to be working as of 8/27.

27.08.2025 18:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Juvenile double crested cormorant swimming on the water.

Juvenile double crested cormorant swimming on the water.

Juvenile double crested cormorant standing on a rock. It is facing the camera head on and looks extremely confused and empty headed as a result.

Juvenile double crested cormorant standing on a rock. It is facing the camera head on and looks extremely confused and empty headed as a result.

Been paying some visits to the local juvenile double crested cormorant recentlyโ€ฆderpiest lil guy Iโ€™ve ever seen

27.08.2025 15:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

LUCY DEMISEXUAL CONFIRMED ๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’ฏ

26.08.2025 00:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Lucy is giving so much demisexual energy in this update. Love that for her

25.08.2025 18:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

I started using vector lines for the latest chapter of my webcomic and OH MY GOD what a lifesaver. I always end up resizing or tweaking my lines and now I can do it without ruining the resolutionโ€ฆCSP has it all!

25.08.2025 18:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Choose your online engagement.

23.08.2025 19:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12466    ๐Ÿ” 3337    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 228    ๐Ÿ“Œ 37

Apparently some people are making fun of his crisis and arrest because they think itโ€™s a stunt????

โ€ฆAre yโ€™all well?????

Like genuinely thatโ€™s some heinous shit. Please seek help and/or repentance

23.08.2025 08:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I LOVE Lil Nas Xโ€™s music and joyful queerness, and heโ€™s really inspired me as an artist and person. His mental health crisis and subsequent arrest/hospitalization is so devastating to read about. Iโ€™m glad heโ€™s not dead and is hopefully getting the help he needs.

23.08.2025 08:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I remember reading about your struggles in the animation industry the past few years and how you had decided to pursue homesteading instead (loved that too btw). I am so happy that you got another chance, and your own show to boot! I am so proud of you. Congratulations!

22.08.2025 19:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Screenshot of a panel from the webcomic Aster and the Fire. Young Aster and Agnes are peering out through a doorframe at a room awash with golden light. They look shocked and confused.

Screenshot of a panel from the webcomic Aster and the Fire. Young Aster and Agnes are peering out through a doorframe at a room awash with golden light. They look shocked and confused.

Aster and the Fire #AATF has updated!

In todayโ€™s update: everything in this is a spoiler youโ€™re just going to have to read it

asterandthefire.com/comic/prolog...

#spiderforest #webcomics

22.08.2025 17:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Anyways on a completely unrelated note: bsky.app/profile/lady...

22.08.2025 14:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Damn this is some bullshitโ€ฆ

22.08.2025 14:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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