Haikure is an Italian denim line with simple, classic style. Haikure also utilizes hemp, organic cotton, recycled poly, lyocell, tencel, linen and low-impact, plant-based dyes and aging processes. PLus, they have a really innovative tracking and transparency system in place that lets the buyer know the life-cycle and impacts of the purchase.

"THE GHOSTS IN OUR MACHINE is a journey of discovery into what is a complex social dilemma. In essence, humans have cleverly categorized non-human animals into three parts: domesticated pets, wildlife, and the ones we don’t like to think about: the ghosts in our machine."

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MoCCAfest exclusive. Cover art by Javier Sanchez Aranda, colors by Kathryn Mann

I grew up reading comic books which is why I'm so excited about LIBERATOR, a new series from Black Mask Studios where gritty antiheroes put the target on animal abusers and dog fighters. The comic book is a collaboration between Matt Miner & Vito Delsante. Go to the signing for Liberator #1! Visit any of the following links to pre-order online:

CLICK HERE to find your closest comic book store. Pre-Order from Discount Comic Book Service (USA, ships internationally) Pre-Order from Midtown Comics (USA, ships internationally) Pre-Order from Things From Another World (USA, ships internationally) Pre-Order from Forbidden Planet International

When I finally got to try Phoney Baloney's coconut bacon, I went through half the bag by itself in the first 15 minutes! Needless to say, the smokey, savory, crispy flakes go great with everything from salads to cupcakes - but don't forget to make a classic BLT. Check out Isa's recipe for butterscotch cupcakes with coconut bacon, and Phoney Baloney's own recipe for a BLTA