Nobody sent any comics.
So I'm switching this over to blog mode, a mode I have ignored since the later years of my high school education. BLOG MODE ENGAGE.
If you missed it, I'm in Ireland, land of my ancestors. To be cliche, I've already purchased a Claddagh ring, and have been wearing in the single position in hopes someone will notice, and then attempt to make out with me.
I don't think I've fully explained why I'm over here, so I'll go more into that now: my theatre company, Benefit of the Doubt, is putting up a production of 'Pizza Man', and I am the stage manager, and a few other things as the need arises. It's been pretty fun so far, but there are a few things we need to hammer out before the show goes up. We'll get along okay, I believe.
To flesh this out a bit, and give you a dose of good comic's I'll post a review and a link to some comics I like, and maybe a few I don't. On today's agenda is a fairly popular one that you might already read: Penny Arcade
Penny Acade has some very good writing and drawing that comes from two very old friends who also happen to be huge nerds. Most of their material is based on video or table top games, but the humor is often so accessible that you don't need anything more than a passing knowledge of the field; D&D uses dice and has dragons; video game companies are kind of dicks sometimes. The humor of the comic is highly accessible, and not always just puns about hitpoints. Jerry Holkins is is a great writer, and although his blog posts sometimes soar right over my head, his comics always feature crisp, clever dialogue, and a kind mix between dry wit and absurdism. And artist Mike Krahulik, a name that's nigh-on impossible to spell right, has a skill with ink and Photoshop that has been lovingly nurtured and sharpened over the comic's long history. Even though there's a decent sized gap between the visual style in the earlier comics and the more recent efforts of the duo, the old comics are just as enjoyable to read, and really give you a good idea of how a comic develops and grows from years of love. It's a good read.
http://penny-arcade.com/
If you missed it, I'm in Ireland, land of my ancestors. To be cliche, I've already purchased a Claddagh ring, and have been wearing in the single position in hopes someone will notice, and then attempt to make out with me.
I don't think I've fully explained why I'm over here, so I'll go more into that now: my theatre company, Benefit of the Doubt, is putting up a production of 'Pizza Man', and I am the stage manager, and a few other things as the need arises. It's been pretty fun so far, but there are a few things we need to hammer out before the show goes up. We'll get along okay, I believe.
To flesh this out a bit, and give you a dose of good comic's I'll post a review and a link to some comics I like, and maybe a few I don't. On today's agenda is a fairly popular one that you might already read: Penny Arcade
Penny Acade has some very good writing and drawing that comes from two very old friends who also happen to be huge nerds. Most of their material is based on video or table top games, but the humor is often so accessible that you don't need anything more than a passing knowledge of the field; D&D uses dice and has dragons; video game companies are kind of dicks sometimes. The humor of the comic is highly accessible, and not always just puns about hitpoints. Jerry Holkins is is a great writer, and although his blog posts sometimes soar right over my head, his comics always feature crisp, clever dialogue, and a kind mix between dry wit and absurdism. And artist Mike Krahulik, a name that's nigh-on impossible to spell right, has a skill with ink and Photoshop that has been lovingly nurtured and sharpened over the comic's long history. Even though there's a decent sized gap between the visual style in the earlier comics and the more recent efforts of the duo, the old comics are just as enjoyable to read, and really give you a good idea of how a comic develops and grows from years of love. It's a good read.
http://penny-arcade.com/