We’re in the last day of the Kickstarter for THE COMIC SHOP! A Workplace Comedy by Cheyenne Ewulu and if you want to see a six episode mockumentary sitcom about some quirky folks running an LA comics shop, you should head over and give it some love. The project is funded, but the more money you have, the more sitcom you can make.
The premise is charming:
Welcome to Oh Em Gee Comics! The shop that’s constantly holding on for its dear life in a Los Angeles strip mall that’s seen…well, better days. This comic store and its crew are fighting a constant uphill battle against the ever-evolving digital age, financial ruin, and their own incompetence.
The four horsemen of this nerdy apocalypse? Stephanie, a hard-headed leader with mommy issues more lofty than her comic collection; Keith, the “uncool cool guy” whose ideas are as outrageous as his ever-expanding assortment of graphic tees; Dominique, the fashionista whose head seems to always be in the clouds; and Connor, the frat boy D&D addict who “just needed a job”. They’re not just co-workers, but a band of friends united by their obsession with comics and all things geek.
The project is spearheaded by showrunner Cheyenne Ewulu (Shades of Cosplay, ExRoommate, Prime Video Anime Club) aka @CheyenneTheGeek, and also stars Zeno Robinson (My Hero Academia, Fire Force, Attack on Titan, Demon Slayer, Dragon Ball Super), Shanae Cole (Grown-ish, My Lottery Dream Home, The Comic Shop) and Grayson Niles (The Party, The Goldbergs). There are many talented writers and directors also involved that you can read about on the Kickstarter page.
Not too long ago, I wrote a long piece already about the the history of comic book reality shows, but there have also been a few “comics related” sitcoms, and no, I’m not including The Big Bang Theory. But it’s high time for a comedy set in a comics shop that isn’t Comic Book Men, as well as a comedy about “carefree Black nerds,” as Ewulu explains:
The Comic Shop is a project that I’ve taken out to pitch to various executives, and I must say, it has been quite a journey trying to convince Hollywood that Black nerd joy is both marketable and entertaining.They just simply did not see the appeal in a show about carefree Black nerds.
A show like this is important for representation because it showcases a side of Black culture that isn’t often highlighted in mainstream media. Too often, Black characters are limited to a narrow set of stereotypes, and this show would break away from that by focusing on individuals who are passionate about comics, gaming, and geek culture. It would let viewers see Black people in a space where they’re not only participating but thriving, celebrating their unique quirks and interests.
You can see the trailer here:
I want to see more! Head over to the Kickstarter to help make it happen.
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