Oh My Gods!

Oh My Gods (English " Oh my gods! " Variation of " Oh My God! ") Is a written and illustrated by Shivan Montar Balaris English webcomic in the form of comic strips. This is about neuheidnischem or Neopagan, Pagan and Wiccan faith. The main plot of the story lies in the confrontation between Christian fundamentalists and the followers of other religions.

Publication

The debut was released on 7 March 2002. 's New comic strips have been published continuously since then sporadically to pick up the strip from the previous day, and to cover. Originally black and white, the comic will appear later from Monday to Friday in grayscale and weekends in color. The strip initially presented represent four main cartoon characters, whose appearance was stereotypical. The gay Stan, the lesbian Vera, the imbecile and idiot Winston Victor. These four have their initial template form since the growing up and making a living on your own. Since then, the cast has been extended to incorporate additional characters, like Fundie, Kay and Reiki Master. The last comic strip was published on 17 March 2009, and it is also not yet known if or when he will publish more comic strips what he wanted to clarify with the strip published on June 3, 2010, according to Balaris. Much of the comic strip was later published in annual bands in book form. Currently Balaris is also working on an anthology of previously published comics, and also still at a second band which the hitherto readable only on the Web, contains years 6 and 7. The publication was set to 2011.

In the comic characters are all pagans, if not the other, a cross is printed on their shirts. The main characters often express their opinion about " bad pagans " and get the same comment from fundamentalists. Despite the constant references to the Pagan and Wiccan subculture, the comic has an extensive both Christian, and neo-pagan followers and readership.

Characteristics

As the story Characters have died and remained so to depart from the usual custom of the comic strip comedy. Elements of fantasy ( fairies, vampires, et cetera ) make the story seem surreal and yet contain a bit of truth. This awe-inspiring aspect is due to the appearance of characters like the Pope, a Christ - clown and Unitarians, which are represented as Borgs.

Oh My Gods! is drawn, with characters that only have eyes only one perspective, and no fingers in a characteristic " preschool " style of painting. This drawing style is also based in part on another popular web comic - Little Gamers. In the comic edition of 8 March 2002 of " Oh My Gods! " Shivian confirmed this by the characters themselves of "a blatant ripoff " speak ( an apparent robbery). The style is very popular with the fans. In the fan forums for the comic strips, the hardcore fans turn themselves into " Ohmygodsifications " or how they would look as characters in the comic.

Regularly occurring characters

Main characters

  • Stan - The typical main character and troublemaker
  • Vera - The wife, who also works at the local metaphysics shop.
  • Victor - instigator of many problems and " boy who Is not all there. "
  • Winston - Geek with trivial knowledge about meaningless topics abound.

Some Neben-/Begleitfiguren

  • Fundie - stereotype of a Christian fundamentalist who wants to convert the souls of the Gentiles.
  • Vincent - The friend of Stan, he wears a spiked hairdo and sharp mind.
  • Futhark Kids: Perth, Othala and Asa - Mysterious and silent, they are indescribable.
  • Johnnie - leader of the local sect of pagan, spiritual tradition of the "Spiritual Fish".
  • Reiki Master - he can heal bones and diseases through the magic of the impressive power of Reiki.
  • The Pope ( The Pope ) - A paternal, understanding character that is not understood in the comic itself. In addition, he has a hat that is larger than his head.
  • Jacob, a Clown for Christ - A clown who champions the message that Jesus is fun.
  • UU of 8 - The Borg Unitarians.

Prizes and awards

The comic strip won the Golden Web Award for 2003-2004, was a UserFriendly.org Link of the day and reviews of Witch Shadow Web and Sequential Tart has received.

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