Madeleine Vasaly

@madeleinevasaly

freelance editor and proofreader of books, comics, news, and other stuff • author, The Proofreader’s Guide to Comic Book Style • @twincitiesgeek.com co-head and senior editor • she/her 📑 madeleinevasaly.com/links 💬

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Madeleine Vasaly@madeleinevasaly· 19d

I'm not in San Diego this year, so I'm having a not-at-SDCC sale! Use code SDCC26 for 20% off your print or ebook copy of The Proofreader's Guide to Comic Book Style at comicbookstyle.com

20% off The Proofreader's Guide to Comic Book Style: An Editorial Handbook for Print and Digital Comics. ComicBookStyle.com

Madeleine Vasaly@madeleinevasaly· Apr 29

Hey, Los Angeles EFA members! Did you hear I'm presenting a crash course on comics proofreading for your May 14 @efafreelancers.bsky.social chapter meeting? If you've seen me talk before, some content will be familiar, but I'm focusing just on proofreading and have added new info specific to that.

May 14, 2 PM Pacific, Zoom: An Introduction to Proofreading Comics. Madeleine Vasaly, author of The Proofreader's Guide to Comic Book Style, offers an overview of editorial style, scope, and other important aspects of comics proofreading—including mini quizzes

Madeleine Vasaly@madeleinevasaly· Apr 5

I thought I might regret picking a pysanky pattern with so many straight lines, but I'm actually pretty happy with this year's attempt

Ukrainian-style Easter eggs: one purple, blue, and white with a lacy pattern, one dark green and yellow with deer, and one black, yellow, and red with a geometric pattern

Madeleine Vasaly@madeleinevasaly· Jan 31

I can't believe it's only been a week.

A sign on a utility pole reading "Don't reject your eyes & ears"

Wall of stickers, posters, and graffiti reading, among other things, "No ICE: Stop kidnapping, murdering detaining."

View of the Alex Pretti memorial from inside Glam Doll Donus

A painting of Alex Pretti and a quilted banner with his name hang on the wall inside Glam Doll Donuts

Madeleine Vasaly@madeleinevasaly· Jan 25

My neighborhood is in the news for a horrible reason. But at the protests and vigils today, I saw humanity at its best. People constantly distributing hand warmers in the subzero temps. People opening their homes and businesses. People setting out tables with supplies. People caring for each other.

Madeleine Vasaly@madeleinevasaly· Jan 24

Today it came to my neighborhood. ICE killed Alex Pretti in a spot I've walked through hundreds of times in the 12+ years I've lived in Whittier. Every day since this occupation started, there's been a new horror. It won't stop until we get them out.

Madeleine Vasaly@madeleinevasaly· Jan 23

Yes, it was cold. #ICEOutMN #ICEOut

Madeleine Vasaly@madeleinevasaly· Jan 23

#ICEOutMN #ICEOut

Marchers wearing heavy coats and holding signs under a bright blue sky

The Mary Tyler Moore statue in downtown Minneapolis holding a "fuck ICE" sign

Madeleine Vasaly@madeleinevasaly· Jan 23

With other businesses and workers throughout the state, I’m participating in today’s general strike to protest the ongoing ICE occupation of Minnesota: no work, no school, no shopping. (1/5)

ICE out of MN: A Day of Truth & Freedom. No work. No school. No shopping. January 23. March in downtown Minneapolis at 2PM.

Madeleine Vasaly@madeleinevasaly· Jan 21

I was planning to donate again this week—thanks for the nudge!

Madeleine Vasaly@madeleinevasaly· Jan 8

Minneapolis.

Demonstrators at the January 7, 2026, evening vigil for Renee Nicole Good. A tall flag reads "Fuck ICE."

Madeleine Vasaly@madeleinevasaly· Nov 25

I finally have the perfect shirt for when I'm working on TMNT comics

Madeleine Vasaly@madeleinevasaly· Nov 20

Matt from the SNL skit "Undercover Boss: Starkiller Base": A buddy of mine saw Kylo Ren take his shirt off in the shower and he said that Kylo Ren had an eight-pack.

Madeleine Vasaly@madeleinevasaly· Oct 19

#NoKings #NoKingsMinneapolis #NoKingsTwinCities

Two people in frog onesies sitting on the grass with signs that say "Ew" and "Don't worry be hoppy."

A person in a cow inflatable costume holds a sign that reads "The only royalty we bow 2 is Prince." A person in an inflatable parrot costume stands next to them.

A person holds a sign that reads "Ope no Nazis thanks."

Protestors gather on South 4th Street with US Bank stadium in the background. Someone holds a sign that reads "In 2003 I took an oath to defend our country from all enemies foreign/domestic so here I am."

Madeleine Vasaly@madeleinevasaly· Oct 13

On campus at MCAD today to talk to comic students about why creators should care about editorial style. Thanks to @opauloart.bsky.social for inviting me!

The Minneapolis College of Art and Design campus on a sunny day

Madeleine Vasaly@madeleinevasaly· Aug 5

Most of my SDCC photos are crappy snapshots taken on the move, but I'm glad this one came out halfway decent. The cosplayer (AZ Tony Stark) happened to walk by me on a lunch break and you couldn't NOT notice that suit.

A San Diego Comic-Con cosplayer in a high-quality Iron Man costume with his helmet off, standing on the steps behind the convention center with a bright blue sky behind him

Madeleine Vasaly@madeleinevasaly· Aug 2

Knock on wood, but I think I made it through SDCC and a six-hour flight diversion without getting covid. Shoutout to N95s.

A woman with short dark blond hair wearing sunglasses on a balcony with the San Diego Bay in the background

Madeleine Vasaly@madeleinevasaly· Jul 28

From a disposable camera on my first trip to Paris when I was 18.

A black-and-white photo looking down a path on the Champ de Mars toward the Eiffel Tower in the late afternoon

Madeleine Vasaly@madeleinevasaly· Jul 27

"Truth in Comics Storytelling' was a great way to end the weekend. Thoughtful conversation and A+ panelist chemistry. Feat. @caitlincass.bsky.social, @brianabreaks.bsky.social, @thiendog.bsky.social, and @janiceshapiro.bsky.social with mod @explodingarrow.bsky.social #SDCC #SDCC2025

Tiffany Babb, Caitlin Cass, Briana Loewinsohn, Thien Pham, and Janice Shapiro speaking at San Diego Comic-Con

Madeleine Vasaly@madeleinevasaly· Jul 27

About to squeeze in one last panel before I fly out! I can't believe it's over already, but I hope to be back soon. #SDCC #SDCC2025

A San Diego Comic-Con badge, business cards advertising The Proofreader's Guide to Comic Book Style, and a pin shaped like a speech balloon reading "she/her"

Madeleine Vasaly@madeleinevasaly· Jul 23

#SDCC2025

Madeleine Vasaly@madeleinevasaly· Jul 14

I'll be at Comic-Con this year! I don't have a booth, but I'm looking forward to connecting with people I know, meeting new people, and seeing some great panels. I'll try not to be too obnoxious about plugging The Proofreader's Guide to Comic Book Style. #SDCC #SDCC2025 comicbookstyle.com

Quote about The Proofreader's Guide to Comic Book Style: “It. Is. Essential! Whether you’re a proofreader, letterer, editor, writer, or an artist who renders their own text, you should get a copy and keep it on your person at all times!” Clayton Cowles, comic book letterer

Madeleine Vasaly@madeleinevasaly· Jul 5

Duolingo's newest pressure tactic #CVG2025

A cosplayer dressed as Duo the owl wearing a black latex outfit and holding a sign that says "Show me your streak"

Madeleine Vasaly@madeleinevasaly· Jun 27

A last-minute reschedule did not dampen attendence at this year's @wedge.live cat tour

A large crowd of people filling a residential street

A person holding a black and white cat up for people walking by

People looking at a cat in a house window surrounded by signs with arrows that say "Cat" and "Orlando: Likes to fetch"

Madeleine Vasaly@madeleinevasaly· Jun 14

A few more. #NoKings #NoKingsMN

Protestors marching toward the Minnesota State Capitol. A sign reads "Trump is not nice" in messy handwriting and, below, "My 5-year-old gets it!"

Protestors holding signs that say "Will silence be your legacy?" and "No Nazi military parades" with the Minnesota State Capitol visible in the background

A dense crowd of marchers waving and draped in American flags. One person holds a Captain America shield and another has a sign that says "We the People have had enough."

A protest sign that says "This wannabe king deserves a royal flush" with an illustration of Trump in a toilet

Madeleine Vasaly@madeleinevasaly· Jun 14

Great turnout in St. Paul today despite state patrol recommending that people stay home. I saw multiple signs in memory/support of Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman, though I didn't get any photos. #NoKings

People on the street leading up to the St. Paul Capitol with signs that say "WTF" and "I march for my daughters, my immigrant parents, my neighbors"

A dense group of marchers with signs, with the St. Paul Cathedral in the background

Protestors right in front of the St. Paul Capitol. One holds a sign that says "We are a nation of laws not kings."

A person holding a sign that says "Not a paid actor—I hate Trump for free"

Madeleine Vasaly@madeleinevasaly· Jun 12

Queer author chat at @creamandamber.bsky.social tonight with Alison Sommer, @joeyverse.bsky.social, Z.M. Cestaire, and Lee Pini! #TwinCitiesGeeks

Four smiling authors at a table with their books on display

Madeleine Vasaly@madeleinevasaly· May 18

Update

Mt. Fuji with Lake Kawaguchi and purple irises in the foreground

Madeleine Vasaly@madeleinevasaly· May 4

Swung by @oddmartmn.bsky.social for this weekend's artist market. It's always a delight to see my book face-out on the front table when I'm there.

The Proofreader's Guide to Comic Book Style on a long table with other books in a shop entrance

Madeleine Vasaly@madeleinevasaly· Apr 18

Just replenished the supply of my books at @oddmartmn.bsky.social! I love having this store as an outlet for in-person sales.