Trying to Explain the Weird Comics I Made As A Kid

Summary

The video script narrates the creator's journey through a childhood obsession with comics, detailing the evolution of characters like Alexander and Jacob from ordinary kids to superheroes in a complex multiverse. It delves into the creator's imaginative storytelling, featuring morally ambiguous decisions, battles with villains like Raknos, and the formation of a team called P6A. The narrative takes a dramatic turn with time travel, alternate realities, and the introduction of the destructive Pineapple Lord. The creator's growth is reflected in the story's increasing complexity and the eventual decision to end the series with a self-reflective, humorous conclusion.

Takeaways

• 😄 The creator reminisces about drawing comics as a child, featuring complex stories with multiple universes and timelines.
• 👾 The series 'Alexander and Jacob' was inspired by the creator and a school friend, involving two kids on adventures and moral dilemmas.
• 🔫 The comics often included violence and the creator's early drawings were influenced by Marvel and DC, with characters like 'Ice Cream Superman'.
• 🤔 The creator engaged with classmates by incorporating them into the comics, sometimes with humorous or vengeful outcomes based on real-life interactions.
• 💥 'Rachnos' was a key villain with abilities like mind control and shape-shifting, leading to intricate plots and battles.
• 🛸 P6A, a team akin to a 'poor man's Avengers,' was formed by the main characters and had gadgets like the 'Life Restarter'.
• 🌀 A pivotal plot point involved time travel, creating alternate timelines and leading to intense battles between different versions of characters.
• 🍍 'Pineapple Lord' emerged as a destructive entity from the void outside the multiverse, causing chaos and leading to a multiversal war.
• 🐶 The narrative included a creative crossover with the children's TV show 'Come Outside,' adding unique characters to the team.
• 💣 The story concludes with a dramatic reset of the timeline, erasing the events and sacrifices made by the characters to stop 'Pineapple Lord'.
• 📚 The creator's experience of high school influenced the darker tone of the comics, reflecting a period of personal growth and change.

Q & A

What was the inspiration behind the creation of 'Alexander and Jacob'?

The series 'Alexander and Jacob' was heavily inspired by the creator and one of their friends from school. It featured two ordinary kids who went on adventures, fought crime, and made morally questionable decisions.

How did the character of Rachnos come to be in the story?

Rachnos was introduced as an arch-nemesis to Alexander and Jacob, with abilities like mind control and shape-shifting. The name was borrowed from a spider creature in Doctor Who.

What was the significance of the 'P6A' team in the series?

P6A, a poor man's Avengers, was formed by Alexander, Jacob, and their friends. They had a base of operations and gadgets like the life restarter, a device that could revive anyone no matter the injury.

What was the turning point in the story that led to the death of Jacob?

In issue 68, 'Alexander vs Jacob,' Rachnos takes control of Jacob and orders him to assassinate Prince Charles. Jacob is killed by Alexander during the confrontation, leading to his death.

How did Rachnos manage to create alternate timelines and what was the consequence?

Rachnos used time travel to send messages to his past self, creating new timelines. This led to complex scenarios such as Jacob becoming temporarily immortal and Rachnos swapping out bullets for healing ones.

What was the role of the character Bear Boy in the series?

Bear Boy was introduced as a mysterious character with various adventures that often did not adhere to a specific narrative. His storyline included surreal events like accidentally getting married or doing LSD.

What was the ultimate plan of Pineapple Lord and how did it impact the multiverse?

Pineapple Lord, a multiversal entity, planned to destroy the multiverse out of sheer boredom. He caused chaos by possessing bodies in different universes and ultimately ravaging Bear Boy's universe.

How did the team attempt to stop Pineapple Lord's destruction?

The team, including Crabman, Dark Master, Mechamole, and Bear Boy, tried to stop Pineapple Lord by creating a time bomb with Auntie Mabel's knowledge to reset the timeline and prevent Pineapple Lord's chaos.

What was the outcome of the final battle against Pineapple Lord in the timeline?

In the final battle, Pip the dog eats Bear Boy and bites down on the bomb, causing an explosion that resets the timeline. This results in Pineapple Lord being stuck in the void, Jacob still being alive, and the universe returning to normal.

How did the creator's experience in high school influence the direction of the 'Alexander and Jacob' series?

High school experiences influenced the creator to make darker and more edgy stories, leading to the 'Alexander versus Jacob II' issue where most characters were killed off in an 'Ultimatum' style event.

What is the current status of the 'Alexander and Jacob' series and the creator's plans for future comics?

The 'Alexander and Jacob' series concluded with a dramatic finale, but the creator plans to continue making comics. They are currently developing a new series with detailed world-building and character designs, inspired by feedback from their audience.