Paul Axel

I #teach history. I also write #comics. Proud dad of two. Union member.

The best writer you've never heard of.

Pronouns
He/him/his
Location
Chicago, IL USA
Subject Matter Expert
US History, US Government & Politics
Website
www.paxelcomics.com
2023-07-17

I sincerely believe we will see a general #strike in at least one US city in my lifetime. Without serious reform as to workers' rights or wealth inequality, it's almost a certainty.

It may not be a major city, like LA or NYC or Chicago, but it is going to happen, and soon. In fact, the most likely candidates are mid-sized cities with a single major industry - Las Vegas and Orlando are prime candidates.

2023-07-01

I got a very nice review of The Kobold's Claim in Comical Opinions: comicalopinions.com/k0gr #comics #fantasy

2023-07-01

@Tim_Eagon Wait, are you related to Bryon and Eric?

2023-07-01

Yeah, I'm seriously going to teach my AP Gov students that the current Supreme Court is controlled by a collection of fuckwits whose understanding of the Constitution is questionable at best.

Motivate them to do better!

"Oh, no affirmative action? Ok. Hey, universities? If you want these sweet federal grants and projects, better meet these guidelines on diversity.

And the SCOTUS can suck a fat one."

That is a thing we can do. It's a start.

2023-06-02

Still plugging away at this #Epcot Body Wars sequel OGN.

Someone will let me make this happen...

After all...If you can dream it, you can do it.

2023-05-23

Sixty pages written in my #Epcot Body Wars #comic sequel. Action, adventure, intrigue, humor, and tons and tons of references. I so want to publish it. Maybe I'll take a page out of @danielwarrenart 's book and offer it for free.

2023-05-22

Overheard students using the word "jawn." Here. In Chicago.

GTFO with that Philly shit!

2023-05-22

Anyone know of any publishers who might like a 4-issue #comic (or OGN) about a boy, his robot caretaker, and a talking bear? It's a beautiful story about being a #father and all but the final issue is colored and lettered - ready to go!

A town prepares for a coming flood. A robot with a suit and tie (and painted-on mustache) approaches a dour-looking bear in a raincoat.The robot asks the bear, a fishmonger, for tuna steak. All the bear has is frozen hake, but the robot takes it anyway.The robot walks home as townsfolk are preparing for the flood.
2023-05-15

Fun fact: the most repeated commandment in Torah is not about worshipping God, or laws of Kashrut.

It is about welcoming and embracing the stranger.

Think about that for a moment.

2023-05-09

Do schools still do the PACER test? Because I need to reinstate that at my school - these kids have too much "energy" and need to burn it off!

End of year shit: restlessness, drama, dumbass behavior leading to fights.

I figure if the kids get tuckered out running sprints back and forth...they can't cause trouble.

2023-05-06

Good for Britain.

But I don't need no king.

2023-05-04

Somewhere in the Jedi Order was a total village swoop. No emotional attachments, but absolutely getting some action left and right.

2023-05-04

Happy #MayThe4th!

I will write that Star Wars comic someday.

With @JeffRider_.

It'll be a blast.

2023-05-03

RT @cabbagecomics
a union is a great idea - and some of y’all should stop running roughshod over artists, colorists, letterers and editors a if you really want to talk about equity and labor organizing

2023-05-03

Onto the fifth #zombie story - a small Army patrol gets in way over their head in an abandoned suburban subdivision. Presented as an after action report. Make no mistake; these zombies may boogie, but they're still damn dangerous!

#OnlyTheDeadDance

2023-05-02

RT @JesseJaeHoon
If history is a precedent, then the media is about to write about the WGA strike from the POV of the inconvenienced consumer to stoke anti-union sentiment. Don’t be suckered in. Workers’ dignity and safety are more important than Your Stuff. Always. Stand with the union.

2023-05-01

RT @blue_troller
Sailor Moon Deliverance Act 2 is now available for pre-orders in my store! Link in bio!

2023-05-01

Anyone else having problems with desktop Twitter?

2023-05-01

RT @IDieClassy
never forget the blood spilt for your 'free time' 🙏en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haymarke

2023-04-30

This union member (@CTULocal1), teacher, and comic book writer stands in solidarity with his @WGAWest/@WGAEast siblings!

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