Intermission — April 23 — Bigfoot Problems

There are some Bigfoot problems that hit harder than others — and for certain legendary figures, male pattern baldness anxiety isn’t just about looks… it’s about legacy. Today’s comic imagines what happens when one very famous cryptid starts wondering if his myth might not survive a receding hairline.


What I’m Watching: Invincible, JJK, and the Great Animation Trade-Off

I’ve been watching Invincible with my sons, and I’ve got… thoughts.

First off: the story? Very, very good. Genuinely compelling stuff — even though the violence and gore is way past my personal comfort range. I'm not super comfortable with one character shooting another. The stuff that happens on a median-level episode of Invincible is a real challenge for me.

As someone who does NSFW comics, I'm constantly amazed at how perfectly acceptable Invincible is... yet an animated series based on Phil Foglio's XXXenophile would have people losing their ever-loving minds.

Further, it's a little disappointing to go from watching Jujutsu Kaisen (which we're also following at the moment) to watching Invincible.

JJK features jaw-dropping visuals and animation that constantly raises the bar episode after episode. It's phenomenal.

On the other side of the spectrum, Invincible clearly put all of its budget into getting celebrity voice talent. Some of them are very good.

I just wish a few of those Amazon dollars had been spent on the animation. Some of the scenes are pretty clearly PNGs that get enlarged to show an object moving through space, and it's a goddamned embarrassment.

But the story itself is very, very good.

Hey Comics — Kids! Halloween Costumes!

Hey Comics Kids podcast logoIt’s October, and you know what that means — Halloween! On our drive to school today, the boys and I discuss their plans for making Halloween costumes — and our upcoming Halloween party. Max is showing his D&D fandom with plans for a Dragonborn look, and our resident Whovian Alex is planning to build a Dalek costume. Then, we move on to a conversation about my appearance on the Black Tribbles podcast last night. One of the many topics we discussed was casting for the upcoming Dr. Strange movie. We agreed that if it couldn’t be me, it should be a certain actor that — sadly — has not been discussed yet. When you hear the reaction when I drop the man’s name, you’ll agree, it’s can’t-miss casting. Here’s a hint: He wouldn’t have to give up his PhD. (And for a more detailed discussion of the topic, tune into Black Tribbles around the 12-minute mark). Subscribe to us on iTunes — and please take some time to rate the show and leave a friendly comment! That’s gonna help us climb the iTunes charts!  Follow us on Evil Inc. Don’t like iTunes? No problem-o. Just follow this feed and you’ll get every update as it happens. Follow us on Blubrry — another iTunes alternative with great programming for you to enjoy. Discover it today!