![“the thinker of tender thoughts” by shel silverstein
[an illustration depicting a boy growing into a man. as he grows, his hair grows out as flowers. people laugh at him for it and he becomes sad. he starts trimming off the flowers, but as he reaches the last one he stops. he is then depicted with a smile and a flower in his buttonhole on his jacket.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2n2dejikiq3y3rrg45gtw6si/bafkreig4hk7n6hp3po67f6lqhxdout4edflushs6tmriyvumsfosb2524m@jpeg)
“the thinker of tender thoughts” by shel silverstein [an illustration depicting a boy growing into a man. as he grows, his hair grows out as flowers. people laugh at him for it and he becomes sad. he starts trimming off the flowers, but as he reaches the last one he stops. he is then depicted with a smile and a flower in his buttonhole on his jacket.]
“the thinker of tender thoughts”
by shel silverstein
Flippin thru a big stack of old furry comics i bought and this got my ass good
26.02.2026 21:33 — 👍 5815 🔁 1966 💬 34 📌 0
TMK continues to update on the Patreon. Today we meet another snek! #tmk #webcomic #comic
26.02.2026 23:10 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
an out of context comic panel from HANS VOGEL IS DEAD. witold answers a question hans asked several pages ago. the subject has changed, witold.
iiit's update day! witold answers a question.
www.hansvogelisdead.com
Panel from Thistil Mistil Kistil of Arne shouting "A FEAST!!"
Panel from Thistil Mistil Kistil of Loki brightly saying, "Oh! That! Yes. I did that."
Panel from Thistil Mistil Kistil of Aud glaring darkly at Ingolf while Ingolf scrambles, saying, "Now wait a second!"
Panel from Thistil Mistil Kistil of Coal blurting out "WHY?" in horror.
And for fun, since it IS my birthday, here's a random selection of some favorite panels lol.
3/3
www.tmkcomic.com
#comic #webcomics #norsemythology
Crop of panels from Thistil Mistil Kistil. Loki approaches Coal and says "I think we should put ashore tonight." Coal replies, "Why? This ship can sail through the dark." Loki glances toward Ibrahim slumped over the side of the ship, looking ill. Loki says, "I think our new crewmate might appreciate a break." Coal rolls his eyes and says, "He's not a crewmate."
Crop of panels from Thistil Mistil Kistil. Aud asks Arne, "Berserker? Really?" Arne replies, "That's what his uncle said. Seemed worried he'd attack me." Ingolf rubs his temple, saying "Maybe we should send them to another chief. They might be trouble." Aud grins, saying "I think they could be very helpful."
Crop of panels from Thistil Mistil Kistil. Coal looms angrily over Arne, who shakily asks, "Er...uh...wanna skate?" Coal sighs, his anger leaving, and says, "Fine."
Crop of panels from Thistil Mistil Kistil. Hedda stares in surprise as Coal says, "You've done nothing but help us. You're such a hard worker. You mend our clothes and cook our food and keep things tidy and--and I know I made fun of you before, and I'm sorry for that too, but I admire you wanting to learn to read and write and improve yourself." Coal opens his eyes and they've turned green. "I'm just...so sorry."
I'd love to find an agent to help me publish traditionally! TMK is a YA fantasy adventure story, but at its core, it's also about a teen boy struggling with the desire to change even after being told, over and over, "You can't fight fate."
2/3
www.tmkcomic.com
#comic #webcomics #graphicnovels
Crop from Thistil Mistil Kistil of Coal the young Viking grabbing his sword and jumping to attack someone.
Page from Thistil Mistil Kistil of Loki riding a ship out of its grave mound and to the water.
Crop from Thistil Mistil Kistil, first panel showing Loki falling back into some pillows. He says "HMPH. I don't like this." Second panel focuses on a helmet and sword. "A sealed fate is unpredictable."
Crop of panels from Thistil Mistil Kistil. Coal teases Ibrahim after taking his knife. "I don't think a scrawny little boy like you deserves a knife like this. You probably can't even use it." Ibrahim lunges at Coal, shouting "Give it back!" Coal's eyes begin to turn red.
Today is my birthday! For my present you should all read my webcomic, Thistil Mistil Kistil. There are over 500 PAGES available to read FOR FREE. Ideal for lovers of history, Norse mythology, and grumpy boys realizing toxic masculinity is bad, actually.
1/3
HERE: www.tmkcomic.com
#comic #webcomics
Panel from Thistil Mistil Kistil of Arne shouting "A FEAST!!"
Panel from Thistil Mistil Kistil of Loki brightly saying, "Oh! That! Yes. I did that."
Panel from Thistil Mistil Kistil of Aud glaring darkly at Ingolf while Ingolf scrambles, saying, "Now wait a second!"
Panel from Thistil Mistil Kistil of Coal blurting out "WHY?" in horror.
And for fun, since it IS my birthday, here's a random selection of some favorite panels lol.
3/3
www.tmkcomic.com
#comic #webcomics #norsemythology
Crop of panels from Thistil Mistil Kistil. Loki approaches Coal and says "I think we should put ashore tonight." Coal replies, "Why? This ship can sail through the dark." Loki glances toward Ibrahim slumped over the side of the ship, looking ill. Loki says, "I think our new crewmate might appreciate a break." Coal rolls his eyes and says, "He's not a crewmate."
Crop of panels from Thistil Mistil Kistil. Aud asks Arne, "Berserker? Really?" Arne replies, "That's what his uncle said. Seemed worried he'd attack me." Ingolf rubs his temple, saying "Maybe we should send them to another chief. They might be trouble." Aud grins, saying "I think they could be very helpful."
Crop of panels from Thistil Mistil Kistil. Coal looms angrily over Arne, who shakily asks, "Er...uh...wanna skate?" Coal sighs, his anger leaving, and says, "Fine."
Crop of panels from Thistil Mistil Kistil. Hedda stares in surprise as Coal says, "You've done nothing but help us. You're such a hard worker. You mend our clothes and cook our food and keep things tidy and--and I know I made fun of you before, and I'm sorry for that too, but I admire you wanting to learn to read and write and improve yourself." Coal opens his eyes and they've turned green. "I'm just...so sorry."
I'd love to find an agent to help me publish traditionally! TMK is a YA fantasy adventure story, but at its core, it's also about a teen boy struggling with the desire to change even after being told, over and over, "You can't fight fate."
2/3
www.tmkcomic.com
#comic #webcomics #graphicnovels
Crop from Thistil Mistil Kistil of Coal the young Viking grabbing his sword and jumping to attack someone.
Page from Thistil Mistil Kistil of Loki riding a ship out of its grave mound and to the water.
Crop from Thistil Mistil Kistil, first panel showing Loki falling back into some pillows. He says "HMPH. I don't like this." Second panel focuses on a helmet and sword. "A sealed fate is unpredictable."
Crop of panels from Thistil Mistil Kistil. Coal teases Ibrahim after taking his knife. "I don't think a scrawny little boy like you deserves a knife like this. You probably can't even use it." Ibrahim lunges at Coal, shouting "Give it back!" Coal's eyes begin to turn red.
Today is my birthday! For my present you should all read my webcomic, Thistil Mistil Kistil. There are over 500 PAGES available to read FOR FREE. Ideal for lovers of history, Norse mythology, and grumpy boys realizing toxic masculinity is bad, actually.
1/3
HERE: www.tmkcomic.com
#comic #webcomics
I've been getting back into comics while I wait for more info from my concept job, and I thought I'd make a post about something very important to me, which is COMIC PANEL VARIATION and HOW TO THINK ABOUT IT.
20.02.2026 16:04 — 👍 1693 🔁 626 💬 23 📌 20
an out of context comic panel from HANS VOGEL IS DEAD. Hans looks miserable.
iiit's update day! witold has an observation to make.
www.hansvogelisdead.com
we are HURTLING toward the final 24 hours!!!!!
17.02.2026 15:47 — 👍 6 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0good morning we are 48 hours from finish and ONLY $80 REMAINS BETWEEN US AND THE LAST PIN!!! AAAAA!!!
16.02.2026 16:12 — 👍 9 🔁 8 💬 0 📌 0
an out of context comic panel from HANS VOGEL IS DEAD. Hans, hunched over, says "ha."
iiit's update day! ha.
www.hansvogelisdead.com
SIX DAYS!!!! let's goooo
11.02.2026 16:25 — 👍 5 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
CW: suicide, suicidal ideation
Time for my annual PSA: 6 years ago, I was struggling with guilt and grief after my mother's death (9 years ago today). I went to the doctor's and was prescribed Lexapro. I took it for several days and didn't feel RIGHT, but thought that was just normal...
a stylized illustration of three racehorses running. the middle horse is red and has a shooting star for an eye. it's pulling ahead!
new kickstarter feature, this time on the art print!! i'm actually really stoked with how it turned out!! grab one for yourself and help us get to the last pin for the next SEVEN DAYS oooo
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
Key illustration containing the title of the webcomic (The Carpet Merchant of Konstantiniyya, 10th Anniversary Edition, by Reimena Yee). Within a stylised depiction of Istanbul's Blue Mosque, a tearful Zeynel is embraced and comforted in the arms of Ayse, his collar and neck soaked in blood. His long coat, a kaftan embroidered in gold florals and flames, is splayed on a floor-sized Usak carpet. The couple is surrounded by gold-foiled tulips, roses and poppies. Woven and sitting amongst the flowers are Zeynel's pets (a white raven and black rat); his English friend Alfred; and his vampire sire, Mora Strigoi. Lanterns are hung from the stems and leaves. Behind Zeynel and Ayse, their family members watch from the columns of the mosque. One of them is a young woman weaving a carpet, the other is a stately grandfather writing a book. A mysterious shadowy figure looms further away. A giant nightingale and bat face each other, framing the title. The illustration is in mostly monochromatic shades of blue, save for the gold of the flowers and embroidery; the bright red of Zeynel's turban, blood and Mora's attire; and finally, the white of the raven, moon and title.
🌹 10 years ago, I launched THE CARPET MERCHANT OF KONSTANTINIYYA, and it changed my life forever.
To celebrate, the 10th Anniversary Edition of my very first completed #webcomic will begin February 18, 2026 - updates every Wednesday + Saturday.
Read the prologue now:
thecarpetmerchant.reimenayee.com
A silly cel-shaded digital art of a calico kitty's face, up close. It's drawn from the perspective of a person trying to sleep but then the kitty shows up and steps on their chest in search of a humble, home-made snack. She has big green eyes and sort of business-like attitude, the same vibe a kid has when they ask if you got games on your phone.
*sniffs u*
got any earwax?
#art #cat #animal
Not a (full time) freelance artist but I've been using Free Tax USA for about 6 or 7 years now- I drop kicked Turbo Tax to the curb
07.02.2026 20:46 — 👍 27 🔁 17 💬 0 📌 0
it's Friday, we've got 11 days left on the clock, and there's only $30 left to go before the second pin is unlocked! that's two people getting one pin! that's one person getting a pin, a sticker set, and a zine! so many options!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
an out of context comic panel from HANS VOGEL IS DEAD. Hans looks surprised and upset at something just off-panel.
iiit's update day! aaa
www.hansvogelisdead.com
Local News International includes five ex-Posties. We're all building what we couldn't at the Washington Post. And we have big, big goals!
Become a member or donate here: LNI.media/membership
I'm very excited, the more I play this game the more I love it. And on my birthday!! Glad I took the day off lol.
If you haven't played this game and farming sims are your things, give it a try!
For my birthday?? You shouldn't have! 💕 glad I took the day off lol
03.02.2026 17:53 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0less than $90 to go to unlock the second pin!!
02.02.2026 23:07 — 👍 12 🔁 9 💬 0 📌 1I have a newfound appreciation for parents who make art on the side cuz I spend just a few hours wrangling dogs into baths and I'm fucking wiped the rest of the day.
03.02.2026 06:16 — 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0woke up to $1k!! wow!! $120 to the next pin, can we get the horseshoe this week???
01.02.2026 15:04 — 👍 7 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
an out of context comic panel from HANS VOGEL IS DEAD. Hans watches, hunched over, as Witold leaves the clearing.
iiit's update day! ksch ksch
www.hansvogelisdead.com
