And now the winners of the TUNE, Book 1 Title Contest!
1st:
Michael Stupin
“Vanishing Point”
2nd:
Steve Mruskovic
“Help Wanted”
3rd:
Kara Wright
“Any Other World”
Congratulations to the winners!!
The winning title was chosen because it encapsulated a lot themes in the story, particularly that of the first volume. Not only does it literally signify the moment Andy vanishes from his plane of existence, it also hints at the larger theme of art, which the story is very much about. Also, a vanishing point is something abstract; something always in the far distance on the horizon. No matter where you are in space, the vanishing point will forever be out of reach…. Something that very much applies to Andy and his dreams. So thank you Michael for the great title!
But there were so many great entries, particularly the runner-ups, so it was very hard to choose, believe me. To everyone that entered, my sincerest thank you! I am eternally grateful for your help.
Great choice on the title.
Thanks! My editor and I are very happy with it.
Congratulations, Michael.
Derek: Andy has a “plane of existance”? I think you should put the t where it belongs.
Actually I do mean “plane” since we’re talking about dimension jumping, not planet jumping.
Ah, now it get it (I think). Thanks to whoever thought of online dictionaries.
“Plane Of Existence” (as some sort of weird/cosmic aeroplane) sounds pretty interesting though.
Don’t forget how his neighbour and “his” female used to fight. I reckon this is something the Dash and co. do to keep all their captives single so they don’t miss people back home.
Fertile is such a great adjective but I dont think most women appreciate it.
Congrats to the winners!
Congrats to Andy too, for having won the find a fertile female to mate with contest… wait… what exactly will be the prize he will get for this?
I still like Praxis and Allies more, but i can feel this one growing on me
Thanks, I like “Praxis and Allies” better too. But apparently the marketing gurus want something less cryptic.
Hmm. I associate “Vanishing Point” with the 1970′s cult movie of the same name. (Forget the lame remake with Viggo Mortensen.)
What is that puddle under Andy’s head in the second panel? Drool? Vomit? Blood?! With the way Yumi/alt.Yumi is going to town on him, he’s not going to be able to enjoy any sexy fun time with her before she’s sent home!
Hm, never heard of the film. I’ll have to look it up. Any good?
Drool.
For “fun”, imagine this comic with the genders reversed. Guy-Yumi stomping repeatedly on Girl-Andi while screaming about how she should shut up and take her medicine, a good kick to the ribs, for daring to sleep with his friend. But don’t worry, in the second-to-last panel guy-Yumi realizes he has only himself to blame for having to teach the cheating bitch a lesson. Yeah.
All I’m saying is, glasses-Yumi has lost my sympathy for a long time to come. I don’t care how angry you are, dumping your lover to the ground and kicking them repeatedly for the crime of cheating on you is the sort of thing we lock people up for.