Here it is… I think.

Yeah, I forgot to post the update the other night, but here’s a new one, with several more uploading tomorrow. I did post yesterdays tonight, so you get a back log, which interestingly enough is on schedule… I guess being in the future helps…

Eh… not really, but it reads that way on the time stamp!

Making up for two days out of this week, I am posting two updates tonight… look out later for those.

“An Ass Divided”

and

“American Role Model - Living the Dream”

-D

Well… I won’t spoil late tonight early tomorrows comic strip… but the subject title IS the title…

I’ll let people ponder that for a day. -D.

Yes, it’s still a bit early, and there’s been quite a few others that have come and past already this year.

It’s the Comic Con.

Not just any, but the behemoth hybrid alien planet x sized convention. Be sure to check out or post Con coverage right here, with photos, videos and special comic strips and art made just for the Convention!

Until then, keep sewing up your cos play costume and load up on alcohol, because I am sure to catch you on camera.

D.

Scalped. See Amazon Review

An illustrated novel detailing life on the Prairie Rose Reservation (Fictitious) and of a native man whose return to the reservation he grew up on is mired in political and social upheaval created by a tribal chairman’s greed, lust for more power, and with alcohol, sex and drugs being the lynch pin for this suffering “third world nation” inside America, the return of “Bad Horse” brings an onslaught of violence and repentance for the tribe.

This title is fiction, I repeat, it is Fiction, but is based in some aspects of native people on ‘Indian’ reservations. The glimmering Casino, the drugs, alcohol and violence. Yes, these are part of Native Culture today, but it’s not just our culture, it’s a national and social epidemic, and Las Vegas is sure to be the inspiration rather than the “Rez” for the crime, prostitution and drugs.

While the story and art is dark, gritty and reminds me of “The Departed” movie, it has some historical view points from the people on the reservation. And the author plans to reveal more of that historical and proud culture we have. Or, at least that is what he says.

The problem I see in this title, is the average reader may pick this title up and get the impression that this is life as a native person or life on the reservation.

This title does not give a positive portrayal on any front for native culture.

I could tell the author was going for realism, but it’s taken to the extreme in violence, alcoholism and sex. The people in the book are portrayed as animals, with no sense but to kill everything that stands in their way. The “Chief” is an immoral murderer with his own drug, prostitution and gambling ring with killer henchmen.

I like Robert Schmidt’s take on the title. See Rob’s Review on Bluecorncomics.com

You can read the replies, reviews and what the Author had to say about the critical reviews.

I’ve read the first volume of titles from issue one to issue 6, and I was pleased with the story telling and violence. The Native American aspect not withstanding, I found the characters, though, to be a bit bland in emotion, they all seem angry and hateful.

If you’re into the Soprano’s, or Scarface, this title is for you. But, don’t take it too realistically as a contemporary view and lifestyle of Native Americans.

I for one, plan on reading the entire story arc, because there is a little bit of realism, and some things I have seen or experienced on the “Rez”.

If I were to give it a grade, I’d give this title a B-.

- DWF

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