Jenny Blake aka Tony Isabella. Trans. she/her

@sapphicicarus That is wonderful!

Being asked to give a talk at my all boys catholic high school's lgbtq+ club is something I never had on my queer bingo board

This week and weekend has been filled with joy for me. I'll have more to say next week, but, for now, nominated for the Eisner Award for Best Anthology: DC PRIDE 2025, edited by Andrea Shea and Jillian Grant. I was already thrilled to part of this anthology with my wonderful collaborators Andrea and Sara and Jodie. To see it recognized for the amazing achievement it is fills my heart in a way I can only barely describe.

Welcome to the glorious transgender revolution against and overthrow of our illegitimate totalitarian government. Our weapons and those of our allies are basic and powerful. Be brave. Be kind. Be of open mind and heart. Be your authentic selves. Our obscenely wealthy oppressors do not have the capacity to use these weapons and that is why they will lose and wander the country and the world without their former power and wealth. They are cruel dinosaurs waiting for the meteor...and we are that meteor!

@sapphicicarus Tired or not, you're still stunning.

Have you ever seen a more tired girl

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Lavender Jack by Dan Schkade and Jenn Manley Lee. Queer comics are among the most interesting stories in recent years. This adventure mystery of a dashing vigilante seeking justice in a corrupt city-state is one of the best. 5-1-26

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: House Hunters: Not a Full-Time Grandma. A woman moves back to New Jersey to be near her daughters and grandchildren. She’s no free babysitter and cook. She gets a smaller place and buys it without consulting them. I love this feisty lady. She’s my new HGTV hero. 4-30-26

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles X Godzilla by Tim Seeley and Fero Pi is more than a typical franchise crossover. It has a spiritual core and some of the best kaiju art I’ve seen in comic books. A wonderful story with considerable heart. 4-29-26.

One of the biggest mistakes our nation has ever made was in NOT executing the traitors of the Confederacy. That their bigotry was allowed to flourish in secret and now openly is a disgrace to decent people everywhere.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Whatever Happened to the Crimson Justice? by Frank Tieri and Inaki Miranda. I’m two issues into this Mad Cave title about presumed dead heroes and villains. Gritty storytelling and surprising twists. I recommend it. 4-28-26.

APPEARANCE ANNOUNCEMENT. Though this is actually more a cancelled appearance announcement. I will NOT be attending Pride in the CLE on June 6. There are many reasons. The cost of the weekend would be much more expensive than in previous years. In addition, I will hold my first garage sales of 2026 on Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6. I've had to delay the start of my garage sales until then and I don't wish to delay them any further. I will be at Medina's Pride on the Square on June 11. That's my place and my people. If you haven't had the chance to "meet" Jenny yet, this amazing event will be perfect for that. Come and support our beautiful LGBTQ+ community. Thank you.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Wild Animals #1 by Ed Brisson and Andy Kuhn. I make no secret of it. In these cruel days of Trump and GOP evil, a good revenge thriller speaks to me. This is a great revenge thriller. I’m looking forward to reading the whole series. 4-27-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Boss Wife by Mayu Sakuri. A debt-ridden illustrator reunites with her high school crush, now a member of the Yakuza and much more than he appears. With relatable characters and lovely art, it’s a fun fast-paced romance. Recommended. 4-26-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Cosplayer! Versus Shark by Pat Jankiewicz and Shaunh “Sparky” Piela is an Antarctic Press One-Shot. It’s essentially a very silly shark movie in comic-book form. Fortunately, I love very silly shark movies so it was a hit with me. 4-25-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Mad Cave’s The Phantom #1-5 by Ray Fawkes and Russell Olsen got off to a shaky start, but it steadily improved to give readers an exciting story filled with grit and delivered a most satisfying ending. I’m eager to read future issues. 4-24-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Enemy of my Enemy: A Daredevil Marvel Crime Novel by Alex Segura. The Kingpin has been murdered and a troubled Matt Murdock is defending accused killer Frank Castle. An intriguing mix of genres with plenty of guest stars and twists. I enjoyed it and recommend it to you. 4-23-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: The Daily Show. Comedian Mo Amer absolutely killed his “In My Opinion” segment with a brutal yet hilarious takedown of Islamophobia. Look for it on YouTube. I plan to watch whatever comedy specials he has online. 4-22-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Alter Ego. Roy Thomas’ magnificent magazine of comics history is closing in on issue #200. I haven’t read every page of every issue but what I’ve read has educated and entertained me. Someday I will read/reread them all cover to cover. 4-21-26.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: Riva the Neuriva commercial elephant, voiced by Tamara Joel. Am I the only viewer who thinks she’s kind of hot? Don’t judge me. 4-20-26.

I’m 74 years old and have lived in Medina for over forty years. I love our charming city, especially because it has shown it can move forward without losing that charm. That is a rare precious quality. There are two things Medina doesn’t need. It doesn’t need to be a sanctuary city and it most definitely doesn’t need to have an ICE presence, much less welcome that presence. If Medina has any immigrant problem, it’s that we clearly don’t have enough immigrants to fill all those jobs we see advertised on street signs and elsewhere. Our country was built on willing immigrants to our nation and slaves kidnapped and brought here against their will. Both of these groups have made innumerable contributions to the United States and our lives would be poorer without their genius and hard work. Sadly, the historical truth of those who came here, willingly or unwilling, are downplayed by too many. Indeed, some seek to erase that history. As for ICE, why would anyone who has witnessed its brutal, cruel and lawless conduct elsewhere want to bring that madness to our city? In its present form, ICE should not be welcome anywhere in the United States. If our council needs to enact any legislation concerning ICE, it should be to require them to follow the same high standards as our terrific Medina police force. No masks. Wearing name tags. No seizures without real judicial authorization. No absurd shows of force to intimidate people. Being held accountable when they break the law. What is proper for our police force should be the standard for any law enforcement that comes to our city. Jenny Blake Isabella

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: The (Medina) Gazette ran my letter on immigration and ICE. As I do with all my current work, I signed it “Jenny Blake Isabella.” I’ll post the letter shortly. 4-19-26.