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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Obamacomics

Posted by on Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 2:53 PM

5c20/1238531066-obama271.jpgApparently, comics that feature Obama are like printing money. That's the only explanation for comics publisher Devil's Due publishing two Obama comics in June. And these aren't just cameo appearances, like Obama popping in to visit Spider-Man. These are sci-fi comics with Obama as the star.

Drafted: 100 Days is about an Obama on an alternate Earth that's been devastated by an alien attack. Can he lead us against the alien menace? Wait, wait, though. Before you answer, here's the hook: On this Earth, Obama was rendered mute in a tragic accident! I bet he doesn't have any teleprompters, either.

And this is supposed to be an ongoing series:

BARACK THE BARBARIAN: QUEST FOR THE TREASURE OF STIMULI: Devil’s Due and Larry Hama (G.I. Joe, Wolverine) take political satire to a whole new level. Hama, a surprise hire to some, but not to those who truly know his tastes, will take a look at the current state of politics both past and present and isn’t afraid to point fun at Washinton’s [sic] sacred cows. In the distant future the story of Barack Obama has become a little… distorted. According to THE MADDOWIAN CHRONICLES he was the one destined to save the great republic of America and dethrone the overpaid despots of the time. Join Barack, Sorceress Hilaria, her demi-god trickster husband Biil, Overlord Boosh and Chainknee of the Elephant Kingdom. Who can the lone barbarian trust, if anyone?

Comics! They're not just for kids anymore!

 

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1
I just got a boner the size of Stan Lee!
Posted by Jim Bexley-Speed on March 31, 2009 at 3:02 PM
2
Is it just me, or does the bad guy in the background look suspiciously like Dick Cheney?
Posted by Reverse Polarity on March 31, 2009 at 3:28 PM
3
I'm hoping for a bit part providing backup while the Pres hunts down the Wall Street CEOs with extreme prejudice ...
Posted by Will in Seattle on March 31, 2009 at 3:32 PM
4

I have had no desire to buy any of the Obama comics.

However, I could not resist buying the Sarah Palin comic book:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/mar…

Posted by stinkbug on March 31, 2009 at 3:36 PM
5
@2: I'm assuming that is Chainkee of the Elephant Kingdom.
Posted by gfish on March 31, 2009 at 3:37 PM
6
Washinton is only correct in the modern Hepburn system.
Posted by Greg on March 31, 2009 at 6:31 PM
7
No, not for kids - just for fucking weirdos.
Posted by Lola, Now in Iowa City on March 31, 2009 at 7:20 PM
8
Worst Slog Post .... Ever!
Posted by The Amazing Jim on April 1, 2009 at 8:17 AM

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