Bag and Bored

Bag and Bored

THE NO-FUNISHER

May 16th, 2012
by Ian.
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It’s hard to find a good spot for The Punisher in the Marvel Universe.  He’s a little too adult for the kids, and unless Garth Ennis is rocking him in the MAX line, most people don’t really pay attention (or cover price) to the poor guy.  He’s good for a laugh or an oh-shit moment here or there, but to keep a monthly series running takes creativity.  But I can remember saying out loud, to those who cared to hear, that ‘Franken-Castle’ (wherein the punisher is sewn together and re-animated) was “The WORST storyline idea I had ever heard”. 

 Oh God.  Oh, I was so, so wrong.

I can’t imagine anyone pitching ‘Punisher In Space’ with a straight face, but apparently it exists. So Dann and I decided to jump aboard the gravy train with some ideas for Mr. Castle in 2013.

 -Ian

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BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO

Apr 11th, 2012
by Ian.
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My two favorite parts of this comic are how true it is (I recently dropped ‘Astonishing’ after I realized I was three months behind on reading the issues) and because it’s the first with Dann using what I will only refer to as ‘the new machine’. (I throw up my hands and wince when it comes near, for I know nothing of the witchcraft contained within). 

 As any comic fan can tell you, the ‘Pull List’ closely mirrors a living, breathing organism.  And sometimes, branches need to be pruned.  And I entertain these thoughts earlier and earlier as the years go on, sometimes to failure (I stopped getting the new ‘Swamp Thing’ after 3 issues) and success (I quit ‘Red Lanterns’ after one ish).  But I will miss Astonishing X-Men in my box every week.  But I realized I was holding on to the idea that it could be as great as Joss Whedon made it, or Warren Ellis after him.  I’d rather spend time on the next great titles like Avenging Spider-Man, Scarlet Spider and Uncanny X-Force than pretend I’ll ever like Thunderbolts again.

 -Ian

(I guess I should have mentioned this earlier,  but our awesome webmaster ChrisMo set up this cool lightbox function so you can see the comic much more clearly.  Just click the comic to enlarge!)

 

 

CONTENTIOUS OBJECTORS

Mar 28th, 2012
by Ian.
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I’m going to attempt to put a finer point on this issue.  No one is saying you have to like the idea of the ‘Watchmen’ prequels:  The word ‘acquiesce’ rarely enters the average comic fans’ brainwaves.  Mostly its just words like ‘Bendis’, and ‘Cheetos’.  But you CAN choose to ignore them.  The assertion that these somehow sully the name of the iconic tome is pooping-in-your-own-hand crazy.  I’ll be the first to admit that ‘Caddyshack 2’ is a virtual rape of ones eyeballs, but it would NEVER tarnish the original.  So I’m able to maintain my sanity in the face of this unimaginable tragedy.  So everyone take a puff off your inhaler and maybe point your righteous indignation at something more worthwhile.

 Is that Kony guy still alive?  Start there.

 -Ian

I’m Late!!!!

Mar 21st, 2012
by -Dann!.
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Hey guys and girls, Im running a little late with the comic this week because of Wondercon and getting the con crud. but I promise It will be up tomorrow. but in the meantime here are two things ive been playing with first is an initial drawing of something ive been writing and working out for almost a year.

Next is a Convention Sketch Ian got from Humberto Ramos a few years ago at NYCC that I have decided to practice coloring on ive only done flats so far but I will move on and eventually do more

Well Sorry again Im Late but Check Back tomorrow for the Comic Its a good one

The FNG

Nov 10th, 2011
by admin.
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Introducing a new character is something we haven’t done before, so we approached the situation with the kind of prudence you’d expect from two webcomic pioneers.  We compiled MOUNTAINS of data from google analytics, site comments, and quotes from homeless people that scream at us on our way to the bag and bored offices.  From all of this, we gleaned a few key points that helped us make informed decisions on what shape the ‘FNG’ would take:
 
1.He should be a robot
2. Asian Porn.
 
Aaaaaaaand that’s about it.  Hmm.  On second thought, it appears as if our criteria for perfecting Eric’s character may be a little skewed.  Oh well.  As long as he’s under warranty, and doesn’t get Cyborg-spooge on everything, I guess we can keep him. 
 
-Ian