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Thankfully (inexplicably) she says she has a thing for comic nerds...!

It might be because comic readership generally (apart from *ahem* this one) is split 50/50 genderwise pretty much. I mean my own Lady Geoffery is a colossal X-Men fan and when we first met we had a fairly intense discussion about Avalanche's costume. I thought ISN'T THIS WEIRD GIRLS ARE MEANT TO LIKE PONIES AND BEING STEREOTYPED.

Genuinely though congrats Jimb, glad to hear yer happy

[Uwe de Witt]

Two entries from Uwe de Witt:

[Jan Lyew]

Chopper & Dredd by Jan Lyew

[Adrian Bamforth]

Chopper by Adrian Bamforth

How do you insert images from iPad?

If it's easier for you, you can just put it on our FB wall here Bluearmada!

https://www.facebook.com/2000adartcomp/?fref=ts

That ain't the brief, that's just the suggestion of the theme - !

I like that you're treating it as if I've accepted the cockstrosity as an entry - it's about as on-topic as the Dan Dare one!

In many ways Pete it's TOO GOOD for the competition. It should be a 3D printed exhibition at the British Cartoon Museum. Do one for Marvel & DC and you could be a global art icon.

It's going to be one of those months isn't it

No worries Gavin and good luck with the project - perhaps start a new thread for it in Creative Common here it'd be interesting to see more!

http://forums.2000adonline.com/index.php?board=26.0

I don't think you've quite grasped the rules of the art competition, there...

Eh, exactly. This very worthwhile project is not eligible I'm afraid due to it:

A) Not being related to the theme
B) Not being "specifically for this competition" which is in the rules
C) Those first two re-emphasised again
D) All of the above

[Neighbours 2: Sorority Rising]

Also, Showgirls passes the Bechdel test with flying colours.

So does Neighbours 2: Sorority Rising ...



It's quite an interesting keg of worms when you start delving into it though:

http://bechdeltest.com/

[A Midsummer Nights Dream]

Wonder if it's time to give Mystery Men another shot, I used to own it years ago but decided I didn't like it so ditched it. I loved how weird it all was but I seem to recall there's literally a point when it goes bad, towards that forced Hollywood climax I think but some of the ideas were interesting. Greg Kinnear's cynical corporate superhero was a highlight - it remains a 90s curio for sure.

I don't know if you'd strictly call it a film but I watched RTD's A Midsummer Nights Dream yesterday. Having been stunned by his very human Cucumber/Banana series last year it's a trifle jarring to see him back to his bright 'n' soapy sci fi style. Shakespeare's play is moved to an alternate near-future fascist Athens and there is much faerie frolicking and nonsense. Murray Gold contributes a cringingly OTT score (and like in Who it sometimes blots out the dialogue). Some good performances (marvel as Matt Lucas somehow manages to channel both Steptoe AND Son) but it somehow feels exceedingly dated and at times looks quite, quite cheap. Definitely unique and memorable, but not entirely in a good way.

[Uwe de Witt]

Staying in the Dreddverse this month - from Tharg's Choice for May Uwe de Witt:

I'd love to see a Chopper-comp

SO CHOPPERCOMP WE SHALL!

Marlon Shakespeare (a creation of John Wagner & Ron Smith ) is one of the Dreddverses most iconic cit characters. Will you explore his early years as a restless wall scrawling teen? His daring escape from Justice and race towards Supersurf 10? The bloody and tragic events of Supersurf 11? His return to the big meg and face-off with Dredd? Or now, in his old age in Oz?

There will be a GN straight from the nerve centre for the winner, and one for Tharg's Choice - and there will also be a bonafide 2000 AD droid choosing their favourite entries! All entries will be viewable here, on our dedicated FB page and on the official 2000 AD Tumblr!!

Rules for the art comp are these:

- You can enter as many times as you like but bear in mind it will split your vote so it may not be worth it.

- All entries have to be constructed specifically for this competition - so nothing you've done for anything else.

- You can enter either here or by directly putting it on our FB wall here: https://www.facebook.com/2000adartcomp/

YOU HAVE UNTIL THE 28TH OF JUNE WHEN WE SHALL CHEW ON THE VOTING KANGAROO

Two megs and a prog including postage for less than three pound!

THARG, GUV. WHAT'S THE CATCH?! ARE THEY GOING TO ARRIVE ON FIRE.

[THIRD PLACE - MIKEDSECOND PLACE - JAMES DILWORTHFIRST PLACE - IAMTHESYSTEM]

THIRD PLACE -  MIKED


SECOND PLACE - JAMES DILWORTH


FIRST PLACE - IAMTHESYSTEM


Not many votes, not many entries but the quality was very high throughout - IAMTHESYSTEM's clever Sov A.D. cover was by far and away with winner but the other places had very little between them!

Remember you can find out about those behind the pictures and more over on the comp Facebook page --> https://www.facebook.com/2000adartcomp

THARG'S CHOICE goes to UWE DE WITT


and in the first time since I introduced the position in October 2013 I'm afraid to say I wasn't able to get a response from any of the droids I tried for this month! Terribly sorry, but I guarantee a right stonker for June!

...NEW THEME INCOMING!