O, Possum

Sometimes stupid jokes ambush my brain. And then irresponsible friends encourage me to follow up on them. Thanks a lot, Kate.

“POSSETS. WE SAID DRUG THEIR POSSETS.”

Upcoming Appearance

This month I’m returning to my first and favorite comics event, the Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival! I’m super-excited to be joining A2CAF for their 10th year anniversary. Stop by, say hi, and maybe pick up the free A2CAF 10th anniversary anthology, featuring an exclusive comic by yours truly!

• WHO: Me! In person!

• WHAT: Exhibiting in Artist’s Alley!

• WHERE: Ann Arbor District Library, Downtown

• WHEN: Saturday, June 15, 12:00pm-6:00pm, and Sunday, June 16, 12:30pm-5:30pm

• WHY: Because it’ll be fun, and I’d love to see you there!

Stick Figure Iconography: Shakespeare

It’s Shakespeare’s birthday! To celebrate, here’s a look at Shakespeare’s iconography.

If that’s not enough to satiate your Shakespeare Birthday cravings, check out these other celebratory comics!

• Happy 450th Birthday, Shakespeare!

• The Game of Shakespeare’s Life

• Which Shakespeare Play Should You See?

• Happy 400th Deathday, Shakespeare!

• My Plot (a Hamilton/Shakespeare parody)

• Will Will Survive (a Disco Shakespeare parody)

• Shakespeare Month 2018

  • The Timeline

  • The Youth

  • The Lost Years

  • The Playwright

  • The Theatres

  • The End

  • The Legacy

Stick Figure Iconography: Portia

We’ve had Rosalind and Viola, so let’s take a look at another one of Shakespeare’s famous cross-dressing heroines!

It’s all about the hat, ladies. Put a hat on in a Shakespeare play, and HEY PRESTO, you’re a man.

Stick Figure Iconography: Coriolanus

Close your eyes…

Imagine Coriolanus…

…is he covered in blood?

GOOD. We’re on the same page.

BLOOD

Stick Figure Iconography: Isabella

Sometimes it’s very easy to decide how to visually depict a Shakespearean character. Case in point: Isabella from Measure for Measure.

SHE A SAD NUN.

Stick Figure Iconography: Jaques

All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women can be depicted using standardized character costumes and props. Heeeeeeeres Jaques from As You Like It!

Can also be bald. Glasses and/or cigarette optional.

Stick Figure Iconography: Helena

In today’s installment of Shakespearean Stick Figure Iconography, we take a look at the key identifying features of Helena (the one from All’s Well That Ends Well, not A Midsummer Night’s Dream.)

There are a lot of plot-significant rings in Shakespeare’s plays, but Helena’s is one of the best.

Stick Figure Iconography: Richard III

Time for some more Shakespearean Stick Figure Iconography comics! Let’s start with one of the MOST iconic Shakespearean characters out there…

Not pictured: Strawberries, crutches, ill-gotten crown, dead nephews, etc.