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      <image:caption>He made this by hand out of leather!!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog Newsletter - Reflections, SDCC 2025 - Thank you for your help, Miriam!!!!</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog Newsletter - Reflections, SDCC 2025 - We found Nausicaa and she SCUBAS!!!!</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog Newsletter - Reflections, SDCC 2025 - Ms Frizzle would you like to take a field trip to Octopolis?</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog Newsletter - Reflections, SDCC 2025 - A happy panel showing off their work</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog Newsletter - Reflections, SDCC 2025 - The Comic Khans representing Octopolis at the panel!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Thanks y’all for coming</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Octopolis Tarot - The Hermit - Make it stand out</image:title>
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      <image:caption>L’Hermite, Marseilles deck.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Hermit, Smith-Waite deck.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Hermit, Thoth deck.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Octopolis Tarot - The Hermit - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>A brooding octopus. Photo by Stuart Westmorland.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Octopolis Tarot - The Hermit - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mesa Schumacher; Source: “Multiple Nerve Cords Connect the Arms of Octopuses, Providing Alternative Paths for Inter-Arm Signaling,” by Adam Kuuspalu et al.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Original sketch of The Hermit</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Hand-painted wall patterns in Casa Batllo</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The digital pattern I created to emulate it.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Octopolis Tarot - Strength - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>An octopus forces open the jaws of a moray eels as the two crash through a coral reef. A frightened frogfish flees in fear in the foreground.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>La Force, Marseilles deck.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Strength, Smith-Waite deck.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Giant Frogfish. Photo by David R.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>An octopus sits in a giant 'paper nautilus'. She holds a golden sponge, wears a skirt of chiton armor and a crab helm. The chariot is pulled forward by two yellowfin tuna. An iridescent banner streams behind the chariot. In the background rise archways and towers of a coral city.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Le Chariot, Marseilles deck.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Lovers, Smith-Waite deck.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Hierophant, Thoth deck.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A female argonaut with its ‘shell’. Photo by Julian Finn</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A female blanket octopus. Photo by Steven Kovacs.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Starry-night octopus. Photo by Blogie Robillo</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Bluefin tuna. Photo by Richard Hermann</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Two octopuses fall into each others arms in the bright light of a new day and a new world. As they draw near one another, their skin colors and patterns interweave with one another. The sun watches over their union in a coral bed filled with the crackle and burst of spawning polyps. Staved into the sandy bed are two shell-tipped spears. A woven net lies strewn about, one hooked end of which is held in the arm of the female octopus.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Lamoureux, Marseilles deck.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Lovers, Smith-Waite deck.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Two larger Pacfic striped octopuses mating face-to-face in captivity. Photo credit Steinhart Aquarium.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Quidnunc looms imperiously over two deferential suppliants. One of their number, distinguished by the crown of thorns seastar clasping its mantle, extends an arm wielding an ornate staff carved into a hook. The scene is illuminated by light filtered through a dome, filigreed with the preserved endoskeleton of a basket star.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Le Pape, Marseilles deck.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Octopus tetricus in Octopolis or Octlantis. Photo by Peter Godfrey Smith.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Members of the venerable and wealthy Maculosa Den of Polyps.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Basket star. Photo by Alexander Vasenin</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Emperor stands erect on a terraced throne of staghorn coral.He wears a bejeweled crown ring around his spiked mantle, and wields a turitella shell spear. A large nautilus shell covers his third right arm, and harp snail envelops his fore-arm. Swimming behind him is a male sheepshead wrasse, along with a school of inflated man-o-war siphonophores.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Octopolis Tarot - The Emperor - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>L’Empereur, Marseilles deck.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Emperor, Smith-Waite deck.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Emperor, Thoth deck.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Kurita’s three dads all wear ‘hats’, restrictive bindings around the base of the mantle, and shells over their third right arms. These are cultural taboos that serve as external markers of their gender.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Octopolis Tarot - The Emperor - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>A California sheepshead wrasse. Photo by Marty Snyderman.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>An asian sheepshead wrasse. Photo by Totti.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Octopolis Tarot - The Emperor - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Octopolis Tarot - The Emperor - The Emperor is available as a poster in my shop.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>The Empress, Golden Tarot deck by Kat Black</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Oracle sits on a throne made of an open oyster shell, holding articles of divination: coral, sea grapes, and an ancient scroll of sacred knowledge preserved in a corked bottle of glass. She is framed by two billowing columns of hydrothermal smoke. He skin interprets the world around her, balancing forces of dark and light. Around her swim moon jellyfish. At the base of her throne is a stargazer fish, like her, reading the future in the night sky.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Oracle, oil on canvas by Camillo Miola, 1880.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The “first” Oracle.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A larger Pacific striped octopus stands before an altar of scallop shells. It wields a wand of coral before a giant carved pearl, a tunicate and a spiral shell. Behind the octopus a ghostly green monkey screeches in alarm.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Magus, Thoth deck. Note the monkey in the bottom right.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A mimic octopus displaying a range of colors bursts through the surface of the ocean using a stick and precipice for leverage. It holds a bouquet of seagrass in one arm, and the other arm is held up toward the sun, which refracts all the colors of the rainbow through the translucent arm web. A yellow cuttlefish bobs eagerly below the wave.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A mimic octopus. Photo by Francesco Ricciardi</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Illustrated cover of 'Octopolis' featuring an octopus in an underwater cityscape with buildings and columns. The title and author's name, S.S. Julian, are displayed at the top.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Comic book page with illustrations of a kingdom, explosion, and destruction under the title 'Kingdoms.' Text narrates a cycle of self-destruction in empires. Images include tarot-like cards, an explosion, a horse, a fallen statue, and collapsing city buildings.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Comic strip depicting Earth from space with text about nature persisting. Panels show a satellite, damaged cityscape, and underwater scene with fish and coral, illustrating environmental recovery and resilience.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Comic strip titled "Tributaries" exploring themes of human consciousness, evolution, and intelligence. Includes imagery of cave art, a human brain with stained glass, comparison of bats and birds in flight, abstract neural networks, and an owl's eye.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Comic panel depicting the evolution of intelligent life on Earth. Primates are shown using tools, symbolizing cognitive development. Text discusses the development of language unleashing potential. A progression from primitive to modern society is illustrated, highlighting humanity's dominance and eventual self-destruction. The backdrop shows skyscrapers and historical monuments, emphasizing human achievement.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Illustration featuring a chaotic scene with mythical and modern imagery. A green Ouroboros serpent encircles the center, with mythical creatures and warriors surrounding it. Explosions, modern weapons, and burning buildings add to the chaotic atmosphere. Text boxes narrate themes of intelligence, heritage, and self-destruction.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Comic panel depicting the Anthropocene era with an exploding Earth, a human holding a baby, and a hand cleaning a stained surface. Additional panels show cellular imagery and text about the unlikely occurrence of life.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Comic panel series depicting a person with an octopus, flowing water transforming from stream to river to delta to ocean, and an octopus in various environments. Text includes reflection on humanity, evolution, and natural processes.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Comic strip with two panels. First panel shows a Loch Ness monster head and neck emerging from water with a stick figure riding it. Caption: 'What other explanation could there be.' Second panel shows a large bird being struck by lightning as the stick figure continues to ride the monster. Caption: 'that lightning should strike twice in such quick succession?'"</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Illustrated book cover featuring an orange octopus, stylized sun, fish, and geometric patterns, with the title 'Octopolis: The First Spear' by S.S. Julian.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Comic illustration depicting the creation of animals by God. Various animals including birds, fish, and sea creatures are shown. Text describes them being kept in a net but escaping and growing large in dark corners of the world.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Comic panel depicting the creation of Lilith, the first octopus, by God to organize animals. Panels show Lilith using nets to manage sea creatures, but eventually growing weary and unable to maintain the nets due to fraying.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Comic page depicting a story about a character named Lilith who receives a spear from God, stabs herself with it to produce octopus eggs, as suggested by God. After dying, her land grows wild, and the octopuses are eaten by sea creatures.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Comic page featuring a red octopus named Dulith wielding weapons, depicted as a warrior facing fish and monsters. The scenes describe her fulfilling God's will by maintaining order, yet growing weary and lacking strength from years of toil. Visuals show spears with various fish and a close-up of Dulith's eye.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Comic strip with six panels featuring an octopus, named Dulith, who is given a spear by God. She is cautious using it, laying eggs without dying. Dulith weaves a net for her eggs, but ultimately the spear is poisoned, leading to her demise.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Comic panels depicting an octopus god named Tatloct. The story describes Tatloct bringing order but struggling with darkness in the world. Illustrations show undersea life and Tatloct expressing despair, feeling isolated and mortal. The artwork features colorful marine scenes and emotional expressions of loneliness.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Comic page with five panels depicting a fantasy story about Tatloct and a spear named Iba. Panels feature surreal illustrations of an octopus-like creature, colorful backgrounds, and narrative text describing a creation tale involving a divine spear, eggs, and a net. The story includes Tatloct’s actions and dialogue about weariness and a request for food.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A comic strip with illustrated octopuses. The first panel shows an octopus named Iba going hunting. The second panel depicts Iba returning with caught food. The third panel shows Iba feeding a lethargic octopus named Tatloct. The fourth panel explains how octopus mothers rest while others bring food, ensuring their numbers grow. The final panel features more octopuses and ends the comic.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Colorful underwater comic scene depicting a vibrant ocean city named Octopolis with marine creatures, coral formations, and futuristic vessels.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Colorful illustration with a stylized character resembling a Roman warrior on a ship's prow, holding a shield and staff. The background features abstract buildings, clouds, and a yellow airship, giving a whimsical, surreal vibe.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cartoon characters exploring a futuristic, blue-themed cityscape labeled "Octopolis." One character is flying with a parachute, saying "Welcome to Octopolis!" Another character notes "Abyss below!" A skeleton is visible in the foreground. URL: octopoliscomic.com</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Underwater scene with octopus-like creatures engaged in various activities around a wooden cart, seaweed, and coral, in a cartoon style.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Abstract underwater scene featuring an octopus with geometric tentacles, fish, and a submerged structure. Includes text "Octopolis" by S.S. Julian at the top.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Illustration of a stylized octopus with cartoon eyes. Above, various buildings and architectural elements. The word "Octopolis" is prominently at the top. Website text reads "octopoliscomic.com" on the side. Background is teal.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cartoon characters exploring a futuristic, blue-themed cityscape labeled "Octopolis." One character is flying with a parachute, saying "Welcome to Octopolis!" Another character notes "Abyss below!" A skeleton is visible in the foreground. URL: octopoliscomic.com</image:caption>
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