Comic Site Rant: “This is the meaning of your life, and this is the meaning of your smile”
February 23rd, 2008 at 13:59:43 by wildarmsheeroI was quite surprised to see that when I woke up this morning (at around 11am) that the site had already garnered 2000+ visits, which is more than I usually get in a single day. Right now it’s up to 3,500. Turns out someone posted one of my comics on Stumble Upon, and the site seems to be getting a lot of traffic from that. I can’t say I’m not happy, but the art in that particular comic is so godawful, I feel bad about it being exposed to so many people. Oh well. Traffic is traffic. Thanks to whoever posted it.
Anyway, on to this comic. This is probably the worst comic for a new reader to stumble upon (LOL) given it requires knowledge of the characters and running gags. The point of this comic was to bring all the main characters together, since up until now, they’ve not all been in the same comic. I kind of like this one. The idea of Rets and Tina doing a double assault on Brad with horrible porn is amusing to me. Not sure if it will be for everyone else. The art in this comic is fine. Nothing amazing, but solid. I like the panel layout. Lately I’ve been making an effort to have things flow better. This one was easy since there were no speech bubbles, so that was one less variable to worry about.
I watched The Cockpit the other day. For those who don’t know, The Cockpit is a set of OVAs based on old Leiji Matsumoto comics about WWII. I thought they were fine. The subs I got weren’t the greatest, so that probably played into my impression of the work as a whole. I’d like to see a professional release of this, since I’d most certainly buy it, just to see it in the hands of a competent translator.
That’s all I got for now. I know for certain there will be an update next week, since I actually already have that comic done with.
Tags: The Cockpit
February 23rd, 2008 at 14:26:06
Gets the points STRAIGHT across. Loli + Yaoi on a 80’s anime fan?! hahahaha.
February 23rd, 2008 at 15:12:24
Bizarrely, the one VHS cassette I still have lying around in my room (well, OK, I’ve got a copy of TechnoPolice 21C, but I don’t talk about that…) is a copy of the UK release of The Cockpit. It’s just a shame I don’t have a VHS deck to play it back on anymore ^^;
February 23rd, 2008 at 15:25:56
So, with Rets and Tina around, Brad is in a living hell?
Yeah, the art on Brad is a bit bad, but its an otherwise good comic.
February 23rd, 2008 at 15:36:22
If I were in charge, I’d sell only the most manly of manga.
Oh, what? You wanted Godchild? Straighten up, sissy boy! You’re reading Berserk tonight!
What’s this? FRUITS BASKET?!* You need some HAJIME NO IPPO injected into your system, Frenchie!
(*No offense to Fruits Basket fans, as I do enjoy that one.)
February 23rd, 2008 at 15:43:44
I’m expecting heads to literally roll from Brad’s anger. Fun comic. :P
February 23rd, 2008 at 16:38:30
Poor Brad :<
February 23rd, 2008 at 20:40:49
Is The Cockpit any good? I havent seen Leiji’s work since Daft Punk video clips
February 23rd, 2008 at 23:37:22
Weren’t they all in comic number 35?
February 23rd, 2008 at 23:40:18
>>DiGiKerot
Dubbed or subbed?
>>l313
Cockpit is fine. Translation probably ruined it a bit for me.
>>Guhruht
Ah, you’re right. See, I wiped that one from my memory since I hated it so much…
February 24th, 2008 at 01:08:37
Poor Brad lol
is always good to see Brad, but for some reason he reminds me of an uncle of mine who actually likes anime but anyway good job man.
February 24th, 2008 at 02:05:13
just remember, WAH:
http://img341.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lo1002dj1.jpg
February 24th, 2008 at 02:24:33
Oh, it’s subbed. I can’t remember how well subbed it is, but probably better than the version you’ve watched.
February 24th, 2008 at 03:22:14
BRICKS BEING SHAT!!!
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a239/dbission/1203827373580.jpg
http://p.pita.st/?5qaghdmo
summary:
TTGL Revoltech
Gurren Lagann Revoltech has the jetpack and maybe mini drills
Lazengan Revoltech
If they announce any more Revoltech GL stuff I may just shat drills.
February 24th, 2008 at 10:21:17
I knew that was a comic LO before my eyes focused on it… I.. I… Think I should be ashamed of myself for knowing what it is.
February 24th, 2008 at 23:23:17
Hehehehe… This was one of your better comics. I found it very amusing.
February 25th, 2008 at 12:18:59
to be honest, the reason I picked it up was because you made a GOOD, NORMAL, SANE Kanon reference in the next comic.
I’ve stumbled upon a great many webcomics, but I have to say, I like your taste.
And apparently, I like MANLY ROMANCE. As I’ve been saying to my friends all day >.>
I have a MANLY WOMAN taste in anime.
February 25th, 2008 at 17:37:46
This comic was the best laugh I’ve had in about a month. Nice one.
February 25th, 2008 at 18:09:07
Full of win.
BTW: My girlfriend thought it was funny as well, though I had to explain to her what LO magazine was…
February 25th, 2008 at 19:30:59
Did she then stop talking to you for knowing what COMIC LO was.
February 25th, 2008 at 21:03:48
WAH: Naw, she’s cool like that.
February 26th, 2008 at 01:25:06
If Tina wanted to turn Brad gay or repulse him with gay porn, she should have used the ultimate ‘gay’ anime for converting straight men, Boku No Pico. Wildarmsheero, you should watch that and come over to the shotacon ‘dark side’. We are all very nice people over here, you’ll like it, trust me..
February 26th, 2008 at 07:44:34
Actually, I’ve always known of the design, and the name, but never but the two together until recently. I was like, “Ah, so that’s Boku no Pico.” That said, not watching it :V
February 27th, 2008 at 13:13:24
that comic made my day
March 16th, 2008 at 03:53:29
No idea what either of the publications are, but the covers tell me enough.
I’m looking forward to the rolling of heads.
May 27th, 2008 at 21:45:08
buuuu ¬3¬ I arrive here by stumble
By teh way, the tastes of Tina are great *¬*!!