The Bridge Project Anthology, which contains “Nerd Prom,” a comic by Carolyn Main and me (with assists by Clave and Shannon Wheeler), has been reviewed by two comic blogs: The Daily Cross Hatch and Optical Sloth.
Sarah Morean at The Daily Cross Hatch seemed to enjoy the book overall, “As far as anthologies go, The Bridge Project is one of the better books I’ve seen in terms of talent and concept,” but was snarky about San Francisco and Portland, “It’s funny how much people resent stereotypes, until they self-reflect. The artists in this book were quick to talk about how vegan, nerdy and independent their communities seem to be [. . .].” Unfortunately, Morean fails to discuss, or even mention, “Nerd Prom,” which makes fun of the very pretentions she dislikes! To paraphrase Tobias Fünke’s reaction to a negative review of his play by the high school newspaper in Arrested Development, “‘Why, Sarah, why?’”
Kevin Bramer of Optical Sloth was more positive and focused on the material, saying “[. . .] the mildly surprising thing is how well all of this works. [. . . T]here’s really not a weak piece in the bunch.” Bramer does mention “Nerd Prom” specifically, but only to provide a quick synopsis, “[. . . C]artoonists in relationships getting along a little too well at a convention [. . .].” That’s right! He also gives kudos to the hardworking Matt Leunig, who did a great job gathering contributors, assigning collaborations, putting the book together and getting it out there. I know my copies sold well at SF Zine Fest and APE. Thanks Matt!
Below is a finished page from “Nerd Prom,” plus the amazing cover to the anthology.
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