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What are the odds of having a super power? Very, very slim. So where are the dorks with the lame powers dressed in stuff they found in the basement? The ‘heroes’ who haven’t hit the gym in a few years and scored a 650 on the SAT? Answer: HERE. Welcome to Joe Comics, a serialized satirical celebration of just how ridiculous super heroes and villains can be, especially when those heroes and villains are about as cool as the fans who dress up at comic book conventions. Joe, our hero, believes that being a hero has more to do with honor, integrity, and sacrifice than any super powers. Our adventures follow Joe and his friends as they battle evildoers and enjoy their own personal lives. Joe Comics is just like the classic serial adventure strips of yesteryear, if only they’d been written by a couple of nincompoops. So sit back, relax, and enjoy our world of super powers, heroes, villains, and of course, absolute idiocy.
Invitational! Get crunk!
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We couldn't alter the first 8 screens, but it is gone from the new 8! If we win, we'll definitely make that change to the first 8 as well. Man, I can't wait for the new pages to debut!
-Chachi
your going to toss the joe comics logo/wall paper in the background right?
You're ON, Gabe!... and the other Gabe!
--Gabe
Yay! More JOE! Let the battle of the Gabes commence!
You guys are great! Good luck next month! I'm really excited about seeing the next 8! Awesome!
Thanks, guys! We're really looking forward to the Invitational, mainly just to debut 8 new screens of Joe and to see the new material from the other entrants!
Ditto guys! Countdown begins ;)
YES!!!!!! I am so excited that you guys are in the Invitational. Totally deserved!
congrats! bring it ON! again? haha
Tony! Thanks for the support. It was a pleasure to do the pin-up for you, and certainly great meeting you guys at the NYCC.
--gabe
Just heard from a friend that there is going to be a Zuda competition bringing back those who did not win. If you give feedback on your fav., they will be putting them into the competition. Your fav. should be Joe Comics ;)! Let's vote!
Big thanks to the Brothers Hernandez for a really cool pin up of Regina from Black Cherry Bombshells. Check it out!
myspace.com/blackcherrybombshells
So we have another chance to win this thing. The invitational should bring more votes than ever! Get the word out, Joe Comics is coming back!
::sigh:: the invitational's a great idea but i realize it will be JUST AS TOUGH to pick a winner again... this gem.... Dead in the Now... like three comics from this month (april) if they don't win... SNAP!
Another pick from my top ten in the "reader's choice comic showdown" for July. I talked with Gabe and Chachi in NY yesterday and know a lot of what they've got planned for JOE.
Anyone else want to see more?
-Rob
Great job! Honestly, if Road wasn't in the competition you guys would of won!! Great Job, and good luck!
Dan
All you guys at JOE Comics it was a hell of an honor to compete with you and if I wasn't competing this month you definitely would've gotten my vote! GREAT JOB GUYS!!!!
In a competition in which Humour comics routinely place last, Joe was able to make it to the top two. That shows how great it is. I hope you guys have plans to continue this in some form. I could see this quickly becoming a profitable webcomic.
I wept, I laughed, I tried to jump out my window. As it turns out, you need a much higher velocity and an incredibly higher mass to break these skyscraper windows. Nice run Chachi and Gabe, you guys rocked it out. I still see this as a great comic which placed one slot lower than it should have. Your art, story, delivery and presentation of characters were amazing. Thank you for the laughs. Next....marketing the hell outa this EPIC comic. Good luck in NY!
-C
What a contest!!!!! Thanks all for your support and posts. This was an amazing experience. We are very grateful to Zuda for including us in this, and to those that read Joe and voted and voiced. We'll see you in NY at the '08 Comic Con!
--Gabe
All I have to say is I love this! This is good work, funny and inviting.
It's funny. The thing is, none of these jokes are things I haven't seen before. That's not a real criticism in eight panels, but my question is can it stay funny for an extended run?
I don't know. I honestly don't know.
That said, it's a good start, but I think it needs to have something non-humorous to set up the humor. Telling people when to laugh gets real old real fast.
@JSLoomis- I'm glad to know that the biggest gripe anyone has had over Joe can be fixed with the click of a button! If Joe continues, rest assured, it will be without the wallpaper.
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To everyone else, thank you for the kind words and support.
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Help Joe continue his fight against evil!
OK! So I finally voted - I picked Joe Comics because I can really see myself reading and enjoying this for 52 screens (or more!).
Just - get rid of that wallpaper background. Please!
the art is ok. the story, way fine. the humor, funny. i would be interestedto read more of joe comics' adventures.
this one gets funnier every time i read it!
Had to come back and read this again. Some good giggles here.
I like the art here. The backgrounds are great and really enhance the appeal of the smaller frames in the picture. Page 8 the subcells really pop out at you. Great use of alternative spacing to keep things interesting!!
alright...now that I've re-attached my spleen after it fell out because I was laughing so hard...I really enjoyed this. Double entendre always gets my vote for pure comedic genius and just reading the member's list of the "Dumb Friends League" was worth my vote. Great characters and imagination! Some great laughs on the Joe Comics my space page as well. Hats off to Jack Squat. I'd love to see him in action!!!
Zero-Optix, I read tons of "What The?" when I was younger! Loved it. I appreciate the comments. I hope if we win we can sway your tastes.
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msmarlow, yes, the famous SPH-4. I suppose the question is, "Where's Joe's helicopter, then?" You'll notice his has a slight modification: a car cell phone antenna mounted over the left ear... so he can place calls...
This comic reminds me of What The?! comics Marvel did.
Its cool and funny but not real funny. I am a big GIJoe fan so i would keep my eye on this but it doesn't get my vote, but i usually pick serious comics over funny any day, thats just me though. I do think it deserves to have a good rank.
Joe is wearing an SPH-4. Really, really cool! Great comic!
Oddly enough, Chachi has his degree in architecture... let me tell you the joy I experience when he looks at my perspective pieces and says, "Did, you... uh... freehand that?"
I really enjoyed reading this one. Your artwork is very nice - the shot of the building on page 2 shows a good understanding of perspective. The style almost lends itself to something more serious, but you've obviously got the humor thing down. A book that can laugh at itself isn't necessarily a bad thing. Great job!
It doesn't get any better... diet coke, jammer jams and Joe Comics!! Really funny! The strip is obviously hilarious, but I like to go back and find all the subtle details that make it a top shelf quality comic strip. I can only imagine how much fun it has been for you two to come up with these not so "ripped from the headlines" scenarios.
Fantastic - keep it going! MORE - MORE!
Soooo funny guys! Keep up the good work!
Wow, thanks everyone! For anyone who might be interested, we've posted a history of the development of Joe Comics:
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http://www.scribbleandscratch.com/joe-comics-history.php
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Thanks for the support -- Keep spreading the word!
-Chachi
******That would be Cataract*****
Did I mention this was funny? I read it again. OMGosh I think I nearly passed out from laughter when catatonic is walking away from the dropped Robot. "Did it work?" hahahahaha...too good!!!! I hope you guys win. I still can't figure out why you are second.
Give me a break! I thought this comic was incredible. Look at some of the others, they are a representation of one persons creative process, but lets be real. Joe Comics takes the cake here. People, I may be bias in this since it appeals to my sense of humor and age. However, this comic can go anywhere that DC/Zuda wants it to go. They could keep it funny and keep it going. I would imagine that the others might have kept their horizons too wide and their creative futures undefined a bit too much. I vote Joe! Thank you for the great art, story and humor. (If you missed it, then stop playing D&D every waking hour like all the guys at my favorite coffee shop. Where I heard about Joe Comics for the first time).
you got my vote
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Great comic...loved that they're the Dumb Friends League. (Do people not from Denver get this?) Way to go, Chachi-Baby!!!
Great fun to read! Great character designs. Vote for these guys!
Great artwork! Definitely my vote to win!
I am new to this site, and after looking around at the other winning comics and the site, I think your Joe Comics will win the competition. Funny! Funny!
I'd buy that for a dollar!!!!!!!!!!
Nice work fellas.
I'll admit, I didn't expect much, but that was pretty funny. Enjoyed the ADHD humor. I can see why it's in second but needs to be number one. "Road" wasn't THIS good.