Trail To Oregon

I had been waiting for this to be released for quite some time now. Finally it's here. Trail To Oregon. No I'm not talking about the game, I'm talking about the latest Starkid musical to be posted to their YouTube page. I had no idea what time of the day it would be posted. Well, it was up on YouTube at midnight (one in the morning for me, EST). I knew something was going on when I saw a tweet from Joey Richter about the album being up on iTunes. I went to iTunes to get a preview of the songs and I must admit, they are pretty awesome. I had decided to wait until actually watching the musical to buy the album and listen to all the songs completely.

Quicksand Jack Issue 3

I read Quicksand Jack issue 3 today and I have to say, it was amazing. I got right into it. It didn't matter how long ago I had read the other issues, as soon as I started reading this one everything from the others came back to me. That feeling that I had when I read the first two issues was still there. I was on the edge of my seat with anticipation during certain moments. I was angry with certain characters for what had happened. I can't wait to read the next issue and find out what happens with all these different characters. I want to see how everything pans out. I seem to really get into these comics.

The main reason I get into these comics like that is because of the writing. I have always loved Nick and Matt's writing. Ever since I first watched A Very Potter Musical I have loved their writing. I get into anything they write. They just make everything more real, rather than it being a big imaginary world. Well, they write about imaginary worlds when they write their musicals. Which I absolutely love. Another thing too, as I am reading this I can really tell that Nick and Matt wrote this. It's all in the way things are written. Which make me want to go write after I finish reading. Like I've said before, Nick and Matt Lang inspired me to write. I may not have a set genre on what I write, but it's what I like to do.

The other thing about this issue, the artwork. Every issue has such amazing artwork. Jen and Teia are so talented. It makes me want to draw again (too bad I can't very much anymore). Every issue has such detail. I was even more drawn into the story because of the images. When you get a chance to see what someone would look like when they say certain things it makes you get into the story even more. Like with the Quicksand Jack stories, it helps even more when you see all the blood and guts rather than just read about it.

Speaking of details in the artwork, before reading this issue I opened an email that had one of my Kickstarter rewards in it. I instantly had to use it. Now I have this awesome Quicksand Jack background. Look at how awesome this is. Look at the detail in that. Doesn't that inspire you to want to draw? I know it inspires me.

I am even mentioned on the website under the section "Thanks for donating". This is so cool, I'm glad that I could help make this issue happen. I don't know how I would feel if they couldn't continue their story.

I think I'll end this by saying, everyone should go check out Quicksand Jack. It's one of the best comics I have ever read. 

Go to quicksandjackcomic.com to check the issues out.
Also follow them on twitter: Nick, Teia and Jen, Quicksand Jack

- Nicbeemz

Ani: A Parody

Today is the day! No I'm not talking about Halloween, I'm talking about the YouTube release of Ani. I had the chance to watch it right away like I wanted because Starkid seemed to have a few minor setbacks with the uploading process to YouTube. I'm sure we've all had that problem at some point or another. I didn't care how long it took them to upload, I was going to watch it no matter what. Even if I did watch it at 1 in the morning. Now let's get to the review.

Quicksand Jack Kickstarter

On April 18th, I wrote a little review on Quicksand Jack. Well, I am writing another one. Only this one is going to be about Quicksand Jack's Kickstarter.

I had read both issues of Quicksand Jack and loved them. I have been waiting patiently for issue 3 to come out. I say patiently because I know how busy the writers are and I know how much work and detail goes into these comics just by looking at them. You never want to rush these things. Anyway, I just found out a few days ago that Quicksand Jack issue 3 has a Kickstarter. So I went ahead and became a backer because that's what I do. I love helping people make their projects come to life. I may have also just really wanted to have issue 3 when it comes out.

There are many perks that come with becoming a backer for Quicksand Jack. You should go check them out and help out if you want, right here on their Kickstarter page.

Also, if you want to you can check out my previous blog about Quicksand Jack.

I know this was really short like my last one. Though it gets right to the point. Please go become a backer for Quicksand Jack issue 3.

- Nicbeemz

Quicksand Jack

I wanted to write this review the day after I read the first and second issues of Quicksand Jack. Unfortunately I ended up getting a tad bit busy and it slipped my mind because I didn't write it down. However I am writing it now, so let's get started.

I bought the Quicksand Jack comics on March 23rd. I hadn't had a chance to get them until recently. Although the first issue had been out since October 4th and the second issue has been out since February 14th. I'm glad that I finally had the chance to get the comics.