It’s the last day of Kickstarter for THE COMIC SHOP! A workplace comedy by Cheyenne Euel. If you want to watch a six-episode mockumentary sitcom about eccentric people who run an LA comic book shop, give it a go and give it some love. The project is funded, and the more money they have, the more sitcoms they can make.
The premise is appealing:
Welcome to OMG Comics! This cherished store in a Los Angeles strip mall has…well, seen better days. The comic book store and its staff are constantly fighting an uphill battle against an ever-evolving digital age, financial ruin, and their own incompetence.
This nerd’s Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse? Stephanie is a headstrong leader whose mother issues are more serious than her comic book collection. Keith is an “uncool cool guy” whose ideas are as outlandish as his ever-growing selection of graphic T-shirts. Dominique, a fashionista whose head is always above the clouds. and Connor, a frazzled boy addicted to D&D who “just needed a job.” They’re more than just colleagues, they’re a group of friends united by their obsession with manga and all things otaku.
The project will be led by showrunner Cheyenne Eul (Shades of Cosplay, ExRoommate, Prime Video Anime Club), aka @CheyenneTheGeek, and will be led by Xeno Robinson (My Hero Academia, Fire Force, Attack on Titan, Demon Slayer). , Dragon Ball Super), and Shanae also appear. Cole (Grown-ish, My Lottery Dream Home, The Comic Shop) and Grayson Niles (The Party, The Goldbergs). Many talented writers and directors are also involved, and you can read about them on our Kickstarter page.
A while back I wrote a long article about the history of comic book reality shows, and there have also been some “comic book related” sitcoms. No, it doesn’t include The Big Bang Theory. But it’s about time for a comedy set in a comic shop that isn’t Comic Book Men, or about, as Eul describes it, “a carefree black nerd.”
Comic Shop was a project that I brought up to pitch to various executives, and I have to say it was quite a journey to convince Hollywood that black geek joy was marketable and entertaining. I don’t get it. He sued on a show about a carefree black nerd.
Shows like this are important for representation because they showcase a side of Black culture that isn’t often highlighted in mainstream media. Black characters are often limited to narrow stereotypes, but this show breaks away from that by focusing on individuals who are passionate about comics, gaming, and geek culture. Viewers will then see a space where Black people not only participate, but thrive while celebrating their unique quirks and interests.
The trailer can be seen here:
I want to see more! Visit Kickstarter to help make it happen.
Something like this:
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