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THE HERO THAT COULD STAND TO DROP A FEW POUNDS

by Tom on November 2, 2004 at 12:00 am
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(9 votes, average: 8.22 out of 10)
The Incredibles, fighting crime, civilian identities, code names, Awesome Girl, Stunner, Fantastic Lady, Bombshell, Giant Guy, The Chunk, Seam Splitter, Thunder Gut, spandex

You might think Thunder Gut is a figment of Cami's imagination, but he's REAL! And if you want to see a rough sketch of the hero about to lunge into action, all you need to do is vote for Theater Hopper at buzzComix. I implore you to check it out. I had a lot of fun coming up with the costume design.

It's very important that you guys vote for Theater Hopper on buzzComix because - unlike yesterday when the list SHOULD have updated - it really HAS updated today! I'm making a sincere effort to get to the top spot on the list and I need your help. Be sure to vote EVERY DAY!

Remember, we're doing a full week of strips to help spur this initiative, so be sure to come back tomorrow, Thursday and Friday to lend your support!

Of course you'd have to be utterly dense to be unaware of that OTHER, possibly more important election going on today. Here's hoping those of you of age will be performing your civic duty in the ballot box. I plan on doing so after work this evening. Afterwords, I plan on drinking a fifth of whiskey, sliding under the covers and wait for it to all blow over. This election is like a 50 car pile up we've been collective predicting for the last 6 months and I don't think I can watch the carnage.

To less depressing matters, The Incredibles! Tracking has been really positive for Pixar's latest effort. I think they've hit upon an awesome formula. They're sure to snag the kids with colorful action while simultaneously hooking the adults with jokes about being middle-aged. What 40 year-old couldn't relate to Mr. Incredible wrenching his back while attempting to hurl a robot into the sun? Brilliant!

Analysts are already predicting The Incredibles could do anywhere from $200 to $300 million in business. I think it's safe to say that Pixar will have its sixth consecutive number one opening weekend with no competition. After the Presidential election, I imagine people will be ready for a little fantasy and comedy.

We're already starting to chat up The Incredibles in the THorum. One of our regular posters actually just got back from an advance screening yesterday evening.

More thoughts on The Incredibles later in the week, but until then, vote, vote, vote!

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THE COUPLE THAT FIGHTS CRIME TOGETHER…

by Tom on November 1, 2004 at 12:00 am
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The Incredibles, fighting crime, dress up

Tom and Cami are about to embark on a crime-stopping spree. Click here to vote for Theater Hopper at buzzComix to see them launch into action Wonder Twins style!

Oh, and incidentally, the top list has reset for the month of November, so to help Theater Hopper stay in the Top 10, be sure to vote today and everyday!

In fact, to help remind you that you should be voting every day, I'm going to be doing a FULL WEEK of strips to celebrate the upcoming release of The Incredibles.

Frankly, I've pretty much grown tired of hovering around the middle of the Top 10 and I want to make a sincere push to the top of the list. I know I'm not promising you scantily clad women as a reward like some other web comics, but hey, let's give it a shot?

As they say, thinking is doing and saying is action. So I'm out here saying I want the number one spot at buzzComix and I need your help to do it!

I think I'm pretty much going to leave things at that for now. Since I'll be updating five times this week, I'll have plenty of opportunity to talk about The Incredibles. I don't want to waste all of my commentary in the first post, you know?

Tomorrow is Election Day. I'm not going to go on some big rag about it except to say that if you are of voting age, please be sure to make time to exercise your rights. I don't care who you vote for (okay, that's a lie - but I'm trying to stay unbiased here on the front page), just make sure you vote.

I took down the shirts from the store so I can give my printer time to catch up on orders. I know a few of you have been wondering when you'll see your shirts. It really depends on when the printer can get them finished. He does a lot of work for some other comics, so he's running a little behind. Last I heard, I could be mid-November by the time he has them done. So, after stuffing a few dozen envelopes, that might mean you guys won't see them until the end of the month.

Regardless, I wanted to let you know that I didn't run off with your money. When I know more, you'll know more.

Thanks to everyone for their support on the shirts. Expect the store to be updated with access to posters and a page for commissioned artwork soon!

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