u/muchandquick

I deeply, deeply love that there are comics and romance novels still, after a myriad of intergalactic travel and necromancy and whatnot. I like to imagine the writers, the illustrators, the publishing houses and printers among the Houses (I would guess on the Third, maybe?) living their lives, telling stories, being happy knowing that their art is going out to planets they'll never visit. To know that someone, somewhere, is drawing a wildly inaccurate Cohort uniform for cover art makes my heart glad.

>!Also, the factories that still make bikkies for the Kindly Prince to dunk in his tea.!<

We know that there is poetry, comics, and probably plays for entertainment about the Houses, but I like to imagine they have TV as well. Why not? So what kind of shows do you think each House, based on their general attitudes, would they like to watch best?

(I also just like the idea of, like, The Sixth House all popping popcorn to watch House together or something, you know? )

I love the names of the characters in The Locked Tomb books, and I am especially fond of >!Awake Remembrance of These Valiant Dead Kia Hua Ko Te Pai Snap Back to Reality Oops There Goes Gravity!< because who doesn't love that name? Per an AMA thread, Muir notes that >!BOE names have "3 parts,!<" so what would your name be?

I feel the vibe is: Cool Literary/Poetic Quote + Religious/Personally Meaningful Quote + Song Lyric (apologies if there's an explanation of how the names are actually designed in the books, I am but a humble cavalier).

So what's your BOE name? I think mine might be:

"So It Goes All Will Be Well Let Me Go On Like a Blister in the Sun"

Have you or a teen you know ever wanted to enter a cosplay contest? Now's your chance! The South Huntsville Library's Maker Space is hosting a newbie-friendly cosplay contest THIS SATURDAY! Bring your cosplay and hang out with fellow creators. This event is for teens and adults, and pre-registration is required. Come have fun!

https://events.hmcpl.org/event/2026-06-27/south-huntsville-maker-studio-cosplay-contest

Hi, howdy, and hello, Huntsville! This Saturday is Free Comic Book Day! The local comic shop I go to, Haven Comics (on Slaughter Rd.) is hosting an event at their shop, as are other comic shops around the area and the nation! This is an all-ages event and will have comics for kids and the young-at-heart.

Haven Comics does an annual food drive, where they ask folks to bring canned/shelf stable foods to donate to Manna House. Each item gets an entry into a raffle where you can win some cool prizes, and you help out local folks in need.

Find other comic shops participating and more info here: https://www.freecomicbookday.com/

If you go to a local comic shop that is also participating, let us know in the comments!

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