From 4657d85dde0b1b54d8499332757951590d585d0d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: mi <hola@puercito.net>
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:48:35 +1000
Subject: [PATCH] :sparkles: markdown support

---
 app.py               | 11 ++++++++++-
 content/about.md     | 19 +++++++++++++++++++
 requirements.txt     |  3 ++-
 templates/about.html | 23 -----------------------
 templates/page.html  |  7 +++++++
 5 files changed, 38 insertions(+), 25 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 content/about.md
 delete mode 100644 templates/about.html
 create mode 100644 templates/page.html

diff --git a/app.py b/app.py
index b6e1597..111d095 100644
--- a/app.py
+++ b/app.py
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ import os
 from datetime import datetime
 from flask import Flask, render_template, abort, jsonify, request
 from comics_data import COMICS, FULL_WIDTH_DEFAULT, PLAIN_DEFAULT, HEADER_IMAGE, COMPACT_FOOTER
+import markdown
 
 app = Flask(__name__)
 
@@ -107,7 +108,15 @@ def archive():
 @app.route('/about')
 def about():
     """About page"""
-    return render_template('about.html', title='About')
+    # Read and render the markdown file
+    about_path = os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), 'content', 'about.md')
+    try:
+        with open(about_path, 'r', encoding='utf-8') as f:
+            content = f.read()
+        html_content = markdown.markdown(content)
+    except FileNotFoundError:
+        html_content = '<p>About content not found.</p>'
+    return render_template('page.html', title='About', content=html_content)
 
 
 @app.route('/api/comics')
diff --git a/content/about.md b/content/about.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..415a0c0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/content/about.md
@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+# About Sunday Comics
+
+Welcome to Sunday Comics, a webcomic about life, humor, and everything in between.
+
+## About the Comic
+
+Sunday Comics is updated regularly with new strips. Each comic tells a story, shares a laugh, or offers a unique perspective on everyday situations.
+
+## About the Author
+
+Sunday Comics is created by [Your Name]. [Add your bio here]
+
+## Updates
+
+New comics are posted [specify your schedule, e.g., "every Monday and Thursday" or "weekly"].
+
+## Support
+
+If you enjoy Sunday Comics, consider sharing it with friends or supporting the comic through [Patreon/Ko-fi/etc.].
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/requirements.txt b/requirements.txt
index c204bef..8faa1fb 100644
--- a/requirements.txt
+++ b/requirements.txt
@@ -1 +1,2 @@
-Flask==3.0.0
\ No newline at end of file
+Flask==3.0.0
+markdown==3.5.1
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/templates/about.html b/templates/about.html
deleted file mode 100644
index e2aa361..0000000
--- a/templates/about.html
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,23 +0,0 @@
-{% extends "base.html" %}
-
-{% block content %}
-<div class="page-header">
-    <h1>About Sunday Comics</h1>
-</div>
-
-<section class="about-content">
-    <p>Welcome to Sunday Comics, a webcomic about life, humor, and everything in between.</p>
-
-    <h2>About the Comic</h2>
-    <p>Sunday Comics is updated regularly with new strips. Each comic tells a story, shares a laugh, or offers a unique perspective on everyday situations.</p>
-
-    <h2>About the Author</h2>
-    <p>Sunday Comics is created by [Your Name]. [Add your bio here]</p>
-
-    <h2>Updates</h2>
-    <p>New comics are posted [specify your schedule, e.g., "every Monday and Thursday" or "weekly"].</p>
-
-    <h2>Support</h2>
-    <p>If you enjoy Sunday Comics, consider sharing it with friends or supporting the comic through [Patreon/Ko-fi/etc.].</p>
-</section>
-{% endblock %}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/templates/page.html b/templates/page.html
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..066fc55
--- /dev/null
+++ b/templates/page.html
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+{% extends "base.html" %}
+
+{% block content %}
+<section class="about-content">
+    {{ content|safe }}
+</section>
+{% endblock %}
\ No newline at end of file