The rain has saved me again, my dear friends. If you've noticed a lull in posting, YES, the reason is that bad crap is a happenin' on the ole' Zeonic front. Not to worry though, all will be fine. I went for a walk tonight in the rain, and everything is ok, just for a little while.

God's greatest gift to Man is the summer rain. There to wash the blood from our hands, the dirt from our eyes, and the filth from our tongue. Dissolving the bitter salt of life's troubles. Embracing us, comforting us, and cleansing us. Thank you, God, for rain.


Anywho, the first page of the NP INC. comic is taking FOREVER to color, and it's paper time, so I made this comic instead (in under twenty minutes!) It's based on my cell phone habits as of late. I call it "Why I'm a Bad Son, Chapter 1."



And here be the old Q/A: "What is your best-kept secret?"
Well, that is a tough question indeed. I would have to say that, up until this point, my most closely-guarded secret is that I've looked at superhero porn. Hey, it was research for another question . . . that's my excuse, anyway.

Current Mood: Steady as she goes.

Current Music: None.  ¶ 10:06 PM

  At the suggestion of a friend, I'm going to make the Q&A a permanent addition to the Blog of Zeon. Each post, any questions I receive that have been succesfully counter-questioned will be answered in full. Good thinking, Ricardo.

Here is the the first wave:

"What, in the whooolllleee world, do you truly and sincerely want most?" [sic]

A tricky question. I suppose the short answer would be peace. I would like to be free of guilt and regret when I die. Also, though, I believe that if one should dream, one should dream big. To that end, I want everyone in the known world to know my name.


"What's your favorite type of pornography?"

Ok, let's get this type of crap out of the way first. Despite my jokes, I actually haven't viewed much porn recently. The last time was in the basement of a friend with a group of guys . . . and that's a story for another day. Still, it doesn't take more than a quick google search to find what's out there, and my playful mind has selected my favorite concept of all:

Superhero porn. Yes, it's real. People dress up in spandex and capture each other in . . . secret lairs, I suppose. Of all the fetishes I know of, it's fairly non-disgusting and funny without being overly creepy. It also plays off of the 14-year-old instinct to raise an eyebrow when Wonderwoman gets tied to a chair.

There are some other definite pluses. Who wouldn't be excited if their girlfriend dawned a mask and cape and decided to tackle them? Even without the porn aspect, it's a fun idea. But then, I'm a playful and thoroughly immature guy.

"What do you fear the most?"

Quite honestly, my greatest fear is to fail a loved one. The idea of my mistakes hurting a friend, physically or otherwise, is really unnerving. When my grandmother died, I used to have dreams of her standing on the edge of the stairs, falling backward a few moments before I could get there in time to grab her. That kind of thing is my greatest fear. Letting someone down because I'm "too slow" or "not good enough."

"When will you cut your hair?"

Never! Hahaha! Actually, when one of these requirements are met:

1) It's long enough to donate to Locks of Love.

2) I'm sick of it.

3) It gets to be too much too manage looking decent.

"If you could change yourself, how and why?"

I'm proud to say that I actually like me just how I am! I suppose I would want to be better motivated, at the risk of losing my lethargic charm. Other than that, maybe I would want the ability to stick to walls. That would rock hardcore.

"Why do you find it easier to be lonely?"

A fair question indeed, but slightly misguided. I find being lonely to be just as difficult as anyone else does, and just as painful. So why do I insist upon it? Call it nature, I suppose. For the time being, I just feel it's best. It comes and goes, but right now it's what's best. It is never really "easier."

"Have you
a. run around in the rain
b. caught a snowflake on your tongue
c. gone puddle jumping
d. danced in the moonlight
e. wished you were a girl
f. sat on a rooftop
g. watched the clouds pass"

a. Yes
b. Yes
c. yes
d. yes.
e. No.
f. Yes.
g. Yes.

"If you did get married, what would the person be like?"

Oooh, a great question. I'll tell you. First off, it will be a woman. That may turn some heads, but yes. A woman. Secondly, she will be a strong woman. Not physically, necessarilly, but strong willed. I really just couldn't abide living with someone I considered "weak willed." It has to be someone I respect.

She has to be playful and creative, always able to keep my interest. Like me, she should like her space and be able to enjoy the company of another person with or without words. She'll be sweet, likely a geek but not necessarily, and kind. Pretty would be a bonus.

Also, on the creepier side of things, I am almost 20! Well, 19. That means that, in all probability, the person I would marry in the future could be someone I know now. *And so, all the girls that know me flee in terror.*

"If you like someone, what do you do?"

Ummm . . . do what I don't, I guess. I've never had luck with women, so I have no idea. I suppose you should . . . nope. No idea. Just don't be a stalker.

"What do you believe in? Honor, God, etc."

I believe in me! And I believe in people. And honor, God, all that lot. I believe in the potential everyone has to be great.

"Where would you most like to go in the world?"

Either back to Italy, or to the Gundam Museum in Japan.

"If you could become part of one of your favorite stories
(book, movie, anime, ect)
as yourself adjusted to this new world,
What story would you be a part of, why, and what if anything would be
different about you?"

Hmmmmmmmmmm. Tricky. I suppose I'd be in a Marvel comic of some kind, using my amazing powers to save people and get free tacos. Failing that, I would pretty much want to be Kenshin. Meaning that I would be very much the same, but slightly shorter and more girly, and a god with a sword.

"What is your favourite colour?"

Black, to wear. Blue and green are favorites as well.

"What is your favourite DC comic?"

Aww, not DC. Hands down, it would have to be the graphic novel "Kingdom Come." But otherwise, make mine Marvel.

"Not counting anime, or anything animated, or, for that matter, claymated,
and also discounting anything based on comic books and video games,
and anything that falls under the "so-bad-it's-good" catergory,
what are some of your favorite movies and television programs? Genuine ones."

Well, "Sin City" just leapt onto the list. "Roman Holiday," "Chicago," "Moulin Rouge," most musicals to save time, "Star Wars (The original trilogy)," "Lord of the Rings," "The Last Samurai," "Casablanca(shut up)," "A Christmas Story," and "Office Space" all apply. That's off the top of my head. There are more.

"Who are some of your favourite actors?"

JOHNNY DEPP, Mickey Rourke, Bruce Willis, Catherine Hepburn (did I spell that right?), Frank Sinatra, Jerry Lewis, Elijah Wood, Jack Nickolson, Rich Sugrue, EJ Massa, Kristen Barann, Andrew Letellier, Gene Wilder, ANTHONY HOPKINS. That's an "off the top" list, as well.

"How many miles on your Jeep?"

No freaking idea. It isn't mine, anymore.

"You're gay. Hypothetically. And every guy you know happens to be gay.
Now, who among your peers do you choose for a boyfriend, and why?"

Weird question. Likely, I would still be single, but here goes. My first choice would be . . . Jason Frank, because I've always wanted a significant other that can best me in video games . . . and that little bastard loves to put me in my place. I beat him in Halo a couple times, though. Next would be . . . does Mike Pytka count? Failing that, Sam and I would be a funny couple. That's all for reasons. It would be funny.

Sorry, I can't think about this question seriously. I either wince at a mental image of me kissing a friend or catch myself trying to compare male friends to female counterparts.

"What is your ideal superhero name?"

The Ninja of Chaos. I would have the chaos emeralds from Sonic the Hedgehog to make me super-powerful. Really though, this is a tough question. It would all depend on my powers. As noted, my favorite power to have would be wall-crawling. While not as useful, I'd find it more fun that even flying. Although flying would be damn nice too. Or turning into a shadow or other amorphous substance, granted I think it'd be uncomfortable.

I'd likely just be Zeon, or Agent Sin, but power-specifically I could be The Clinging Shadow, or something cool like that. I've galivanted as The Hellfire Alchemist before, but likely, regardless of my powers, I'd just make-up a new alias each week and fuck with the media.

"When do we start on Undying Love?"

This very summer, damn it! I don't care how the quality is, we'll shoot it with my handy cam if we have to. We WERE going to do it winter vacation, but the snow ruined everything.

"Please explain how you want your family to be in the future."

Dead. Just kidding. A family I start, or in general? I want both of my parents together in a sunny place, maybe Florida to die, or South Carolina to relax, and I want a wife and one kid. Just one. A boy. Or a girl. It doesn't really matter. Either way, I'll bring them up right.

"If you were stuck on a desert island with the Sweet Suite people
(plus Ryan...and you, obviously) which order would we die/be eaten in and why?"

Laura would die first, because she weighs three pounds to begin with. We'd eat JP because he looks tender, and then Bryce would get lost on the island and die. I would then kill everyone else in their sleep and make a raft out of their corpses. I then drown when a wave comes. The end.

"Who is your favourite comedian and why?"

Rich Sugrue, because he's my friend. It's like having a comedian in tow whenever I'm home. Don't you wish you had Pablo Francisco with you all day long? I'll bet you do. The late Micth Hepburn was a great favorite of mine, and will continue to be. Mostly I just hate Wanda Sykes. Hate her. Man, she sucks.

"What is your ideal form of potato (food wise)?"

Au Gratin.

"Can I have a dollar?"

Yes, you may.

"What is your favourite musical?"

Why, "Cannibal! The Musical," of course.

"Seriously. Where is my dollar?"

In your ear.

"Who would win: Alucard vs all of the Akatsuki"

Alucard. Even the mighty Itachi can't compete with a guy that ACTUALLY distorts reality, not to mention the immortality thing.

"How many hugs can I buy for a dollar?
Can you replace the dollar you now owe me with hugs?"

One long hug. Yes.

"Do you value our friendship?"

Hells yes, I do.

"Do you think I'm a decent writer?"

Yes, I do indeed. Keep on writing and you'll get even better.

"Do you think I'm pretty?"

I must confess, yes I do. You are quite easy on the eyes, good lookin'. *wink*

"What is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow?"

One AVS. AVS is a new SI unit of speed I just invented that is equal to the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow.

"If you had to lose one thing that's important to your physically (Sight, hearing, speech, movement of fingers, legs, etc.), what would it be?" [Sic]

Speech. I don't talk much anyway, and while I'd lost the ability to perform, I could still write.





That's all for the questions, for now. I do, however, have some new fanart! It was drawn at dinner by Mike.



I was wearing that shirt and that headband at the time, but the reason I'm being held at gunpoint is a complete mystery to me. Also, why the kunai in my hand? Was I readying an attack when someone got the drop on me? Or, am I about to whirl around and dispatch my would-be assailant? I don't know or care; the picture is great. Drawn in less than five minutes on a napkin, no less.

That's all for now. Keep up questions/comments and stay tuned for a new comic, coming soon.

Current Mood: Happy

Current Music: Johnny Cash.  ¶ 11:17 AM

  The question game continues (last post) until friday, but I thought I'd post this email I sent a professor to encourage her letting me into a full writing class.

"Dear Professor ******,

My name is Anthony Celi. I met with you earlier today. I am a first year student,
soon declaring my major in English. I have eagerly attempted twice to attend your
"creative writing: fiction" class, only to find it full both times. Being
strongly interested in writing and publication, I was crushed to find it filled
again. Writing is a great passion in my life; I strive through my college career
to constantly challenge and further my skills. Of course, I'm sure that you have
little doubt that I crave greatly to attend your class. In the interest of
widening your scope of consideration, I offer this list of reasons your class
needs me in it:

1) My wonderously creative mind is guaranteed to breathe new life into all graced
by my verse.

2) This e-mail, being a "casual" representation of my writing abilities, is but a
small sample of my grammatical skills. I am prepared, however, to break any rules
in the name of artistic expression.

3) I am twice published, in local newspapers. I feel I could accomplish much more
through your class. Is it not a reward in itself to aid in the completion of
brilliance?

4) I'll give you a dollar.

5) This e-mail was fun to write. I hope it was enjoyable for you to read. I take
joy in all of my writing and believe that doing so brings joy to the reader. I
promise that as my professor, you will be privy to such enjoyment and enthusiasm
in every assignment I complete.


I appreciate the overwhelming demand for your class. While it is not my intention
to pester you, I will try as hard as possible to get in. Please remember me.


Sincerely,
Anthony Celi"

Keep the questions coming, people!

Current Mood: Antsy.

Current Music: Daft Punk.  ¶ 6:56 PM

  Hey, kids. Uncle Zeon is back again, but he's hit a snag in production. I still need time to complete my comic (I swear, they'll be black and white after this one) and Azriel's blog will be updating seperately from this one. This means, of course, that there's a steady gap in the updating of this page.

The solution: I'm implementing option one from a couple posts ago. I'll be hosting a solid Q&A session.

How it works: You send comments, emails, or IMs with questions you want to ask me. They may be anonymous. I post them on this site and HAVE to answer them honestly. That's the rule.

The catch: For each question I am supposed to answer, I ask a question back to the person that sent it. If they want an answer to my question, they have to answer mine. Again, honestly.

The catch of the catch: If the person is anonymous, I will not ask "Who is this?" as a counter-question. That's just low.


So it's a big game. Have fun with it. You all have until friday when I post to send questions. Then I'll post all of the answers. Give me something to work with, people.


A couple notes: The better the responses to my counter-questions are, the better my responses will be. Also, please don't ask me anything that abuses the privacy of OTHERS. For example "what happened between you and BLANK" or "How do you feel about (Non-famous)BLANK" puts out someone other than myself that didn't volunteer for public scrutiny. Please just be mindful so no one gets hurt.

Have fun!  ¶ 10:48 AM

  NEW FEATURE.


I was in a bla mood today, so I created a replacement for my RPG blog. I think people will find it entertaining. Please visit the website of a dear friend at theverydarkpitofblack.blogspot.com.
It would mean a lot to me.  ¶ 8:52 PM

  The story so far:

I have dropped in at home for the weekend to see "As You Like It" at HCHS, a show I thouroughly enjoyed and will be posting on later. Over this weekend I actually have school stuff to do, so between that and crazy adventures with Sam, it's a mystery how the rest of the weekend will turn up.

Blog related news:

I have drawn a comic and begun painting it in Photoshop. I'm going to play around with it for a while and then post it. I'd expect it up sometime between now and next weekend.

I'm off to see "Sin City" with Sam. I'll post on that later too.

Current Mood: Bleh.
Current Music: Car go MEEP MEEP!  ¶ 8:43 AM

  As most everyone knows, Pope John Paul II died recently. Despite my reservations about the Church as a whole, I would like to honor someone I believe to be a great man. It's often easy to use a powerful figure as a skapegoat for blame, but one man is never responsible for a corrupted system.

Having lost his parents at a young age, Pope J.P.II went on to make a new family with the world. While considered "conservative" by many people, he broke many boundaries and encouraged inter-faith communication on levels not seen before. During his lifetime, the Church made a shift from the belief that its dogma alone was divine to the acceptance that all religions bear similar goals and merits. Like many rivers to one body, other faiths were embraced as variations of the same truth.


The Pope also took many steps towards the renunciation of communism, as well as working countless hours to help people of all nations. An incredibly well-educated man, the Pope has been working against age and weakness for many years to serve others as best he can. I am glad I was able to see him during his lifetime.

And to anyone who finds this hypocritical or surprising, screw you. I'm not the type of person to suddenly see someone as a better person when they die. I believe the Pope, despite and failures he had, did many amazing things, and his intentions were always good. He's a man I've always respected; I'm sure his job wasn't easy, but I doubt he ever complained. The church being corrupt does not mean each priest is corrupt, and certianly doesn't distribute all of the blame to a powerful figurehead.

In other news, Bishop Dupre should hurry up and die.

Continuing the rush of bad news, our beloved comedian Mitch Hedberg has left us. I really hoped that his death was just a bad April Fools joke, but alas, 'tis so. In honor of his amusing life, feel free to quote him as much as possible; it's how we've been grieving.

Man, this is a depressing post. Two deaths and a spiteful quip . . . no way to do things on the Blog of Zeon. Not at all.

So, I'm putting a request out there for a little feedback, guys. What would you like me to get off of my ass and do?

1) No-Holds-Barred question and answer session.
2) Ninja Pirate Inc. Story or Comic.
3) An N.P.Inc. Guide to the Supernatural.
4) An illustrated representation of what happened to my computer recently.
5) Porn. (Not really, unless you want to send me pictures of you naked)*
6) Real pictures of what goes on here at Clark. (see 5.)
7) Full lessons on the way of the Ninja (Pirate).

Just leave me a comment with one or a few of those there ideas. That way I can force myself to do something. Otherwise I'll never get around to anything.

*You had better be female, and not crazy-ugly.


Current Mood: Mildly vexed.

Current Music: Rich's mixed CD.  ¶ 10:35 AM

  I would just like to throw a big "thank-you" out there to all of my readers. According to stat-counter, I've pretty much drawn a steady, consistent audience. Although a few of these hits are the parents or younger siblings of my actual target demographic (I won't name them, lest they feel exposed), I've got some really solid "fans" out there. Especially Eddy. Any blog to fall into his "stalking circle" should feel blessed; he's good with the comments.

I've still got my eye on you, lurkers.

Anyone expecting a great update will be temporarilly disappointed. I've been playing with photoshop though, which means I'll be able to make decent comics soon.

In the meantime, consider my lack of post on April Fool's Day to be a joke within itself. Yeah, it was prank. Go with it.


Current Mood: Sleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeepy.

Current Movie: Hackers?  ¶ 10:36 AM