Some comics to try out – April 5, 2010
I have two to recommend to you today! I really like the art in these comics and I hope you do to.
Go now, and check out:
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“Tinkers of the wasteland” by Rulo Trevino. (Just FYI – this link takes you to the start of the story) And he has more excellent art here : http://trevinoart.com/ |
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“The Strange High House in the Mist” by Jason Thompson. |
Enjoy!
Sometimes cosplay does not go far enough.
I often thought to myself about how much fun it would be if people just dressed like fantasy characters as part of everyday life.
Then a few days ago, I saw this tweet from Joel Watson. It inspired me to create the comic above and to try to cement a brand new word into our language.
That word is “Cosplaymitment”.
As he has the only previous published reference to the word, Joel Watson becomes the creator of this new word. One which I hope will live long and prosper.
I want to see this new word taken to heart, and to hopefully see roving bands of anime characters walking down suburban streets on any old day of the week.
Just imagine getting pizza delivered by a Sasuke lookalike, or having the Guyver serve you at the petrol station.
You could see a blood elf serving you at the supermarket, or Pikachu fixing your car.
It may sound silly to you, but I think it would add so much more fun into our everyday lives. The japanese kind of already do this, in places like Harajuku, where on Sundays, people dressed in many differnt styles of clothing ,including cosplay, gather to spend the day socializing.
Google for Harajuku images and you will see what I mean. (or just click here, because I have done this for you already).
How much fun does that look like? It would be awesome. If it is anything like the Cosplayers at Comic conventions, then you would also find they are pretty open and happy to talk to anyone. It would be like a party everyday!
So, my challenge to you is this – Next time you have free dress / casual friday at work, take the plunge and really work that freedom to it’s upper limits.
Throw on your superhero costume or splinter cell outfit (yes, I know you have one…) and go to work.
It is sure to liven up the day and everyone will thank you.
Looking for a cool new online comics to read?
Well you are in luck, because I have two to recommend to you today! I really like the art in these comics and I hope you do to.
Go now, and check out:
“Tinkers of the wasteland” by Rulo Trevino. (Just FYI – this link takes you to the start of the story)
And he has more excellent art here : http://trevinoart.com/
“The Strange High House in the Mist” by Jason Thompson.
Where were you when the lights went out?
The world recently took part in Earth Hour, which started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia when 2.2 million homes and businesses turned their lights off for one hour to make their stand against climate change. Only a year later and Earth Hour had become a global sustainability movement with more than 50 million people across 35 countries participating.
My favourite thing about it, is that many places celebrate by having a massive Fireworks display, which to me, seems to go against the whole movement somewhat. Both Sydney & Seatlle did that this year. But I do like the pretty lights….
I support the movement due to the public awareness it raises, but I personally feel that it still allows the average person to participate and then forget about what they can do to help save the planet, for another 12 months.
I truly hope I am wrong, and the attitudes of the peoples of the world begin to change.
Anyway, while the lights were off, I got creative! I made some shirt designs and stuff, to help make the world brighter and more fun. Yay for me!
They make excellent gifts and will also increase your coolness quotient by a factor of 22.
Also, the money raised will help fund me to do some art classes and make better/funnier comics, which is something that I am sure you all want.
(yes john, that comment is aimed at you)
To find out more and buy something, just click on the images below:
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