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Los Angeles Comic Con 2019 Debriefed

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Our table at the Los Angeles Comic Con 2019

Everyone told me the Los Angeles Comic Con was one of the big ones in the area, and they were right! The entire supporting cast of the Office was there! We met a lot of people this past weekend and sold plenty of poop. Let’s get right into some highlights!

I got some wonderful photos and a video from one happy customer, Kitty Girl, who received one of our Poop Office catnip toys. Big thanks to her owner, who let us post these!

Kitty Girl the cat enjoying a Poop Office catnip toy

Kitty Girl the cat enjoys her new catnip toy

As usual, people had a lot to say about Poop Office (usually after they were done shaking their heads in disgust). Here are some of the most quotable comments:

  • (Parent tells their young son that our table is “his station.” He shakes his head as he says…) Too poopy. 
  • Is this the epitome of poop jokes?
  • (After paying through the collected edition) Is this just non-stop poop puns?
  • I don’t know what’s happening, but it’s great.
  • This poop looks like it’s taking a poop.
  • Yes! Yes! Do you understand? This is my life.
  • Free poop action figure? I don’t think I should touch it.
  • (To his wife) This is a comic book about you.
  • This is not even a metaphor. You walk into work and this is what you see.
  • (Paging through the collected edition) You do not have an office map! Shut up!
  • I don’t know how poop has gotten cool this century. But seriously, we elected it.
  • (Coughs and chokes) I just laughed so hard, I’m choking!
  • What are these poopies? Poopy poo poop poop poo!
  • I’m sorry, what? 
  • This is very very smart.

Our poop is often mistaken for other things, usually food items or Pokemon.

  • Oh, no. That’s not a potato.
  • These are not poop; they’re onions! 
  • (Pointing at one of the catnip toys) That looks like the little 7-Eleven guy. [Ben: I don’t actually know what this means. I must be out-of-touch with current 7-Eleven lore.]

My favorite moment of the convention was not very quotable, but it was very cute. There was one kid who managed to get an advance on her allowance to buy the collected edition. I draw a super nice poop in her copy to make it worth it! I hope she liked the book!

The MVP of this con was our new convertible hand truck. We’ve been loading and unloading using one regular hand truck/dolly and a crappy fold-up one. We’re not getting any younger, and with the amount of books and merchandise we’re now bringing to these shows, being able to bring along a fairly compact push-cart was a life- (and back-) saver!

Convertable hand truck

And that’s all I got! Big thanks to everyone who stopped by the table!

This is probably the last convention appearance of Poop Office for 2019. I’ll have some news about new Poop Office comics or merchandise coming soon! I just have to get off my ass and make it.

WonderCon Anaheim 2019 Debriefed

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I used to call these after-con reports “Aftermaths”, but I figured I need a less mature title for them. So now I’m going with “Debriefed.” Y’know, like briefs, the underwear. Underwear -> butts -> poop. It works!

I also usually get these things out earlier, but it was a tough week at work and I didn’t have any time until now. Well, I guess I had time yesterday on Saturday, but I was lazy.

WonderCon Anaheim 2019 Poop Office table

As I was saying, last weekend was WonderCon, and it was the first time Poop Office had ever appeared at WonderCon. It was a ton of fun meeting everyone, and we plan on being there again in 2020. The new magnetic picture frames premiered at the show and got some laughs. The #2 Boss mugs were a surprise hit, and we sold so many that I have to buy some more before our next show! We had some great table neighbors including Puna Press and Cartoons for Goons. I also got to chat with Charlie Stickney, writer of White Ash, about his upcoming plans for this very successful independent comic book series. He’s got a Kickstarter ending in a few days, and I recommend everyone check it out here.

I know why you’re all here, though. You want to know what WonderCon attendees had to say about Poop Office! Well, wait no more. This being our first big Southern California show, we got a lot of comments. Let’s get to it!

  • You are doing God’s work.
  • I’ve never seen poop drawn like this before. It’s like meatloaf.
  • My poops do not look like that. I wish. I wish!
  • (Child to his brother, who is considering buying two poop toys) You don’t need two poops. You can produce your own.
  • Did you really make these butts?
  • Never thought I’d see so many turds at one time!
  • That’s some interesting shit you’ve got here, pardon my French.
  • Okay, I’ll bite. It’s too weird not to!
  • Aww (makes a cute facial expression) I want the poop baby.
  • (Points at the toilet mug full of poop action figures) I think your toilet’s backed up.
  • (Mother to child, who seems disturbed by all the poop products) This makes you uncomfortable? Why?
  • These are too cute, but they’re poop, y’know?
  • This is so crass (said as a compliment about the Brown Coffee mug)
  • Child in a stroller: Don’t let me touch that, Mom!
  • Oh I get it. Instead of “#1 Boss” it’s “#2 Boss” because it’s poop!
  • (Looking at the pee-pee cooler on the cover of Poop Office #4) Daddy, guess what they drink! They drink urine!
  • (Talking to friend while pointing at poop plush doll) Hey, I found your twin!
  • Did you say, “compooter”? That’s genius.
  • (Touching a poop plush doll) That texture is so horrifying. It’s like a train wreck. I can’t look away.
  • At last something that appeals to my needs.
  • Thank you for the fine number two work.
  • This booth is totally the shit.
  • (Child pointing at a poop plush doll) There’s a ginormous poopoo.
  • See, there’s a market for anything.
  • Our table-neighbor, creator of Cartoons for Goons: Everybody likes poop, especially toilets. 
  • Our table-neighbors from Puna Press as we were packing after the show ended on Sunday: You better clean this shit up! 
  • Poop is so in right now. I’ve been seeing it everywhere.

The “Nailed It” award goes to…

The award for “Nicest compliment” goes to…

  • I like your poo-poo head!

And probably my favorite comment, or question in this case, from the show goes to…

  • So this is supposed to emulate actual fecal elements?

That’s it! Pretty fun, huh? If you can’t make it to one of our convention appearances, you should know that I try to post photos and jokes on my Instagram and Twitter accounts during the show. I need to try to post more on the Facebook page, too, but for now I’m at least going to try and post a photo gallery like this one after the convention is over.

As for our next convention, I think it’s going to be the Los Angeles Comic Con in October. I haven’t attended this one yet, but I keep hearing good things about it. More news when I have it!

Until next time… Keep Poopin’!

 

WonderCon Anaheim 2019

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Poop Office will be at WonderCon March 29-31 at table SP-25

Poop Office is making its WonderCon premiere this weekend at the Anaheim Convention Center! We’re going to be set up in the Small Press section at table SP-25. We’ll have tons of comics, mugs, plush dolls, catnip toys, and the usual merchandise available for sale. The digital comics I sell usually come on CD, but this year you’ll have the option of buying them on a USB drive instead. Of course, digital comics are always available through my online store or ComiXology.

In addition, we have redesigned tote bags and a completely new piece of merchandise that’ll premiere right at the show. To find out more about this new merchandise, click the image below!

Super Pooper Award - Magnetic Photo Frame

If you find yourself in the Anaheim Convention Center this weekend, please stop by table SP-25 and say hello!

WonderCon 2019 March 29-31

Comic Con Revolution Ontario 2018 Aftermath!

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Last weekend came and went, but that’s how it goes in bustling Ontario, California. Comic Con Revolution was super long, though. I think Saturday it went for 10 hours! That’s a new record for sitting in one spot even for me. It was fun, though! Lots of new people to meet and some interesting new experiences to be had.

For example, a Dalek stole one of our Poop Office catnip toys.

Dalek steals a poop

Defecate! Defecate! (I didn’t think of yelling this until after the Dalek left our table, but still)

Another fun event involved the free Poop Office action figures we always give out at our table.

Poop Office action figures

As you can see, they all have different facial expressions drawn on. Kids (and sometimes adults) love to dig through the toilet and pick out their favorite expression. Well, one kid saw these and decided he had to have one of each, so he dug through and had a handful of probably eight or nine. I know we have more facial expressions than that, but I didn’t have the heart to tell him. Maybe he thought they’d be valuable one day. Or he just had that obsessive collector gene we’re all familiar with. He discovered something he’d never heard of before and had to have all of it!

And while usually we only let people walk away with one or two, I let him keep the handful. Don’t get any ideas, though! This was a one-time thing because I was so amused! You only get more than one or two action figures if you amuse me!

The action figures are usually pretty popular, but I think they were an even bigger hit at this convention. We even got some nice comments about them.

  • (Looking at their chosen poop action figure) This is my spirit poop.
  • (To his friend, who was choosing a poop action figure) Now when your mom asks you what you did at the con, you can say you took a poop.

Here’s what Ontarians had to say about the rest of our crap.

  • It’s free poop. Take it!
  • (Holding a catnip toy) Big nugget! (Holding a plush doll) Biggest nugget!
  • Mom: It’s poop. Daughter: But why?
  • That’s not a potato.
  • Oh my gosh! (Raises hands and looks up to the sky) Really?!
  • How did you make poop so cute?
  • Oh my gosh, so many puns!
  • This is the happiest thing I’ve seen all day.
  • (Husband to wife, who was loving our table) This is why I don’t take you places.
  • At least it ain’t superheroes.
  • Wait until you show your momma. I can’t wait until you show your momma!
  • This makes me want to take a shower right now.
  • You’ve got gold here, my friend.

That’s all for this con report. Until next time, keep poopin’!

Coming to Comic Con Revolution in Ontario, CA this weekend!

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Comic Con Revolution Ontario - May 19-20

Did you know that both Canada and California have a city named Ontario? And the abbreviation for both Canada and California is CA. So if someone tells you, “Hey, I’m going to be in Ontario, CA this weekend,” you better ask them to clarify whether they mean the Ontario in Canada or California.

We’re going to be in Ontario, CA this weekend! The one in California! It’s not just for fun, though. We’re bringing all our Poop Office crap with us to Comic Con Revolution from May 19-20. We’ll be at in Artist Alley at table O3. That’s O for Ontario (the one in California). Look, there’s a nice map and everything if you scroll down.

I’ve heard a ton of great stuff about this show. It’s only in its second year, but it made enough of a good impression last year that everyone seems to be super psyched for its return. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Comic Con Revolution Artist Alley Table 03

Long Beach Comic Expo 2018 Aftermath

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The beach may be long, but this weekend seemed really short. What am I talking about? The Long Beach Comic Expo that just happened this past weekend! It seemed to go by quickly. It was in Long Beach, California. I was trying to make a joke, but forget it.

Long Beach Comic Expo

Alright, let’s just get to this. As the first California convention for Poop Office, we were looking forward to hearing what Californians think of this crappy comic. We weren’t disappointed. The first person that approached the table on Saturday morning just gave us a traditional “Duuuude!” Here are some highlights from the rest of the weekend.

  • Shouldn’t there be different color poops? This is healthy, though.
  • I don’t even know the story and it already sounds great.
  • (Pointing at the poop action figures we give out in a mug shaped like a toilet bowl) Look, it’s the Cleveland Browns in the Super
  • I want a poop! Wow, I said that out loud.
  • (Little girl) I’d be able to work there. I smell like poop all the time!
  • (Pointing at poop) Mom, it’s you!
  • You can’t help but giggle when you come here.
  • My husband said I have to buy a poop book.
  • Wait, you can take this little poopy thing? (Referring to the poop action figures and whether they’re really free)
  • Where’s the nearest restroom? Oh, it’s right here. (Points at our table)
  • My wife said to me, “If you don’t get me anything else, get me Poop Office!”
  • That’s just not… right.
  • You hilarious as sh– , man! (He said “sh– -”, not the whole word)
  • (Man speaking to his wife) I want a free poop just so I can poop in your bag.
  • (A mom, to us, while buying something for her kid) I don’t get it, but I guess you guys get it.
  • This is really cool (Repeated probably 4 or 5 times)
  • Why is there so much poop?

The winner for “I’m Not Totally Sure What They Meant” goes to the kid that said this:

  • What are you supposed to do anyway?

Finally, the “We’re Not for Sale” award goes to the little girl who said this:

  • I want everything here. Even you guys. Even this table.

Thank you, Long Beach, for a fun show! We’ll see you again real soon.

Up next for us is Comic Con Revolution in Ontario, California May 19 and 20. I hear nothing but good things about this show, so we’re really looking forward to it!

Baltimore Comic-Con 2017 Aftermath!

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I usually don’t wait several weeks before posting some sort of write-up about a convention I attended, but my new job’s been really busy! Yeah, I have some time after work, but there’s television that needs watchin’! I got it all figured out now, though, so sit back and pretend that it’s still September and that NYCC hasn’t happened yet…

Whoa, another great Baltimore Comic-Con has come and gone! As always, it was great seeing everyone and all the great comics for sale! I bought a Venom magnet, so for me it was kind of the Baltimore Magnet-Con.

Usually a post a fun list of stuff people said at our table. This year, I think I’m going to give you a little more. I’m getting better at the social media thing, so there were plenty of photos posted on my Twitter and Instagram accounts. Definitely check those out, and “like” my Facebook page if you’re into that kind of thing.

What am I doing? This is not entertaining! You know what is entertaining? A kid dressed as a toilet holding a poop!

Kid dressed as a toilet holding a poop

Yep, that’s one of the Poop Office catnip cat toys that toilet’s holding. Right after this photo was taken, he ate that poop and said it was delicious. But he’s not the only one who loved that sweet, sweet taste. I got this cool video of very satisfied customer, a beautiful cat named Talula, who loved her new catnip toy.

The convention wasn’t all fun and games and toilets and cats, though. I went through a bit of an identity crisis around halfway through the con. I was considering completely switching around my business model, abandoning the whole Poop Office comic book thing and focusing entirely on pop culture mash-ups, or “Poop Culture” as I’d probably call it. I created a few prototypes before abandoning the idea as lacking integrity, but you can still take a look.

I'm Poop Rick!

Poop Rick needs some work. It was my first attempt, so cut me some slack!

Poop Jessica JonesPoop Matt Murdock

Poop X-23

All pretty horrible, right? If you want to see another one, just send me a tweet or something and request it. I’ll draw whatever you want, but I can’t guarantee I won’t draw it poorly!

Whatdya say we wrap this up, huh? I’ve got a nice big list of table comments for you. Some of them are weirder than ever! Here you go!

  • I sure noticed this! (Imitating herself) “Oh my god it’s Poop Office!”
  • (Pointing at the Poop Office collection) I was just thinking I needed something to spend 45 minutes with when I take a poop in the morning.
  • This is hilarious… This is poop… Oh my god… It’s poop…
  • I kind of like this, daddy. He’s called Poop Office! Poop! Poop! Poop!
  • I’m troubled by your plushie.
  • I’ve never been more excited about two words put together.
  • What is going on? I love it.
  • If I brought any of this stuff to the office, I’d get in trouble.
  • Look, Daddy! Poopy letters!
  • I don’t even want to know the details, the thought process, the guesswork… It’s awesome, but I don’t need to know.
  • That’s beautiful. You’re doing God’s good work!
  • We’re gonna play with our poop later.
  • Hell no!
  • (Looking at the Fumetti poster) Ew, why is it textured?
  • (Referring to the #2 Boss mug) I wish they had a #3 boss. I’d get that.
  • Poop Office: It gets everything… officey!
  • Younger brother (excitedly): Look here! Poops in a toilet
    Older brother: *shrugs in distinterest*

Presenting a new special category of parents who refuse to let their children indulge in their poop interests:

  • (Mom to child) I’m not buying you poop.
  • Daughter: Poop!
    Father: No, you’re not getting office poop!
  • (Father to kids) I’m not buying you a book about poop.

Lot of good ones this year, but I think my favorite is the following:

  • (Pointing at the plush dolls) Oh my god, is that a Diglett?! (After discovering it is not) Uhh ugh, oh nevermind, it’s not a Diglett.

My drawings and plush dolls have been mistaken for potatoes in this past, but this, being the first post-Pokémon Go convention we’ve exhibited at, is the first time it’s been mistaken for a Diglett. Can’t really blame them. Take away the mouth and add a big, pink nose and it’s a Diglett!

That’s all I got for you this time. It was a lot, though, so you can’t complain. Before I go, I want to announce that Poop Office will be appearing at two conventions in 2018. There may be more coming, but these are the two I’ve paid for so far!

The first is the Long Beach Comic Expo in Long Beach, California on February 17 and 18. The second is Comic Con Revolution in Ontario, California on May 19 and 20. These are the first west coast convention appearances for Poop Office (i.e., poopearances), so we’re pretty excited. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

But until then… Keep Poopin’!

Poop Office – Tales from an Office Staffed by Poop – Now Available for Purchase

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If you’re at the Baltimore Comic-Con this weekend, stop by my table A61 in Artist Alley to pick up the new book.

If for some strange reason you’re not in Baltimore, you can order a copy using the internet! Both the print and digital versions are now available through the new Naked Grape Comics Store.

Poop Office - Tales from an Office Staffed by Poop

Available Now!

The print version is actually sold through Amazon.com, and if you are a Prime member, you can get it with free shipping like you would most items. The link to purchase it is available here –  https://store.nakedgrapecomics.com/product/poop-office-tpb-print

The digital version is available as a downloadable, DRM-free PDF right here – https://store.nakedgrapecomics.com/product/poop-office-tpb-digital

If you’re a ComiXology loyalist, it will probably be available through their site in a few weeks. I’m planning on submitting it to be sold in their store once the convention is over. Check back in with this site for updates on when it’s available. Or follow me on social media. Or subscribe to my RSS feed. So many options!

Back at the Baltimore Comic-Con

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Remember when I announced that I’d moved to the west coast and was going to start going to west coast conventions? That’s still all true, but I also love the Baltimore Comic-Con. That’s why all the poops are going to be packing up and flying back east for this year’s show!

That’s right, this weekend from September 22-24, you can find Poop Office, including the new collection and associated merchandise, in Artist Alley at Table A61. I’m going to be selling the new Poop Office collection for less than cover price, too, to celebrate the big release!

What’s that? You’re more of a visual learner and would prefer a map of some sort? Well, check back… tomorr– Oh wait, I’ve got a map right here. No waiting required!

Artist Alley Table A61

While you’re there, be sure to pick up the Baltimore Comic-Con exclusive crab mallet! It’s probably the only convention that ever sells such a product, so you don’t want to miss out.

And thus concludes the third big announcement of the week! I think this is the last one, but if I think of something else, I’ll let you all know.

But until then…

New Poop Office Collection

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It may have been a while since I updated things on this site, but I definitely having been sitting on my ass! I’ve been putting together the new, gigantic Poop Office collection, and it’s coming out soon. Real soon. Like this week. Like this Friday, September 22.

Here’s what it looks like. Click on the thumbnails to see larger versions of the front and back covers. And that quote on the back cover, yeah that’s from the real Sam Henderson of Magic Whistle fame! And Lily is a real eight year old girl!

Poop Office - Tales from an Office Staffed by Poop Back Cover

You think your job stinks?

Poopert has the crappiest job ever! He works at Poop Office, an office staffed entirely by poop! And if you think Poopert and his crappy co-workers have it easy, you don’t know crap. These toiling turds spend their days generating T.P. reports on their compooters, clearing out paper jams from the photocrapier, and making buttato salad for the next poopluck lunch. If that’s not enough, the office politics are a real mess in a dump like this.

Collected for the first time in one colossal comic pile are the first six issues of the hilarious Poop Office comic book series along with over 70 pages of never-before-seen bonus content. There’s even an exclusive peek under the lid at how Poop Office is made!

With a satisfying slurry of poop humor and the struggles of working life, Poop Office is sure to appeal to readers of all ages, from little squirts to old farts!

It’s simple really. I took all six issues of Poop Office along with over 70 pages never-before-seen bonus content and stuffed it into one big Poop Office paperback book. All that beautiful black and white poop you love plus stuff like trading cards, variant covers, and secret Poop Office script pages!

Look what the critics are saying!

“Do yourself a favor and check these books out.”
– Times Union

“It’s just a hilarious book, and I highly recommend it. Take it at face value and it’s brilliant.”
– Paperkeg Podcast

“I had a blast reading this. If you see the dude at a comic con and he’s selling Poop Office, I say pick it up.”
– ComixBrew Podcast

“What could easily be dismissed as simple gag comics easily refract under scrutiny into social commentary of the highest order.”
– Comics Bulletin

There are even more glowing praise quotes included in the book!

What, you don’t like paper books anymore? You think they’re fossil relics of a bygone era? Fine, I also have a digital version that’s in full color and high definition in a nice DRM-free PDF. This digital version will be available from ComiXology soon, but in the meantime you’ll be able to buy it directly from me.

Yeah, that’s right. I said “buy it.” But where can you buy it? That’s a good question… to be answered… tomorrow…

(Both versions will actually be available on Amazon.com on Friday, but I’m being coy because I have another announcement I want to tease for tomorrow.)