Chicago social studies teacher (Civics and AP US Government) and comic book writer. Indie stuff you haven't read yet (HAPPINESS IS A WARM BUN, THE KOBOLD'S CLAIM), but I bet you'd like! Ask me about my Haymarket graphic novel. https://linktr.ee/paulaxelhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mthcmdc7gk2gWidespread contaminated food + increasing grocery prices. Great combo. It's the sort of stuff that sharpens the National Razor.19 Aug 2026 17:57 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mthcmdc7gk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3msu73ng7fs2mJust saw Iceboy! at the Goodman. No surprise it got three extensions - hilarious! If you get the chance to see it, GO!12 Aug 2026 03:34 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3msu73ng7fs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mry46hc5hk2vWife: We only put safety devices over our eyes. Thea: Cucumber slices aren't safety devices. Me: You are technically correct - the best kind of correct! #bureaucrat31 Jul 2026 23:27 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mry46hc5hk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mrqcsyx3ws2uJust got home from the hospital, after donating a kidney to my dad. We're both fine and resting as comfortably as possible.28 Jul 2026 21:05 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrqcsyx3ws2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mqskfwsbu22bFinal hours begins now! [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Jul 2026 01:01 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqskfwsbu22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mqs6vqivik2qYou've got 4 hours to get in on some sword-swinging, redcoat-wrecking, powdered wig-pummeling action! The New Amsterdam Game returns with Gooseberry's Counterfeit Caper! On #backerkit now. #indiecomics16 Jul 2026 21:35 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqs6vqivik2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mqrgheeph22oWe made our goal, and you have 12 hours to get in your pre-order for this awesome comic! #indiecomics [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Jul 2026 14:17 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrgheeph22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mqrap2iuis2sMan, this air quality is no joke. You definitely smell it outside, and I'm even feeling the effects (I usually don't). Be safe out there today, people.16 Jul 2026 12:34 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrap2iuis2shttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mqq7x465d22zWe did it! Made our goal! There are 23 hours left, so if you want to nab yourself a copy, now's the time to do it! [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Jul 2026 02:48 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqq7x465d22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mqp226lnsk2y$885 to raise in 35 hours. Can we do it? Only with your help. Do you like masked swordsman and witty banter? Do you like American history? What are you waiting for?15 Jul 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqp226lnsk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mqoweffkgs2ePre-op day for my upcoming surgery (donating a kidney to dad). Can't believe it's almost here.15 Jul 2026 14:24 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqoweffkgs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mqnkf5okx22mJust a little over 48 hrs left in my crowdfunder, #PortfolioDay friends. I could really use your help. [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Jul 2026 01:17 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqnkf5okx22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mqn5r6hwyc2bHey #PortfolioDay, I'm Paul. I teach Civics and write comics. Sometimes at the same time. I currently have a crowdfund campaign going for my latest story, so I hope you check it out!14 Jul 2026 21:31 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqn5r6hwyc2b