This post was inspired ozoneocean's forum thread about sexism, as well as a recent update by JustNoPoint. (Quick note: none of my comments about fan service are directed at JNP's work! It was just his joking about fan service that had me thinking about it.)
“Fan service” can ...

Fan Service in Comics
HippieVan at 12:00AM, June 26, 2015QUACKCAST 224 - Finding your own voice as a writer
Ozoneocean at 12:00AM, June 23, 2015 LISTEN!
- Art by Kevin Hayman.
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For Quackcast 224 I've asked Kevin Hayman back again (KOTA's world, Mailbox Rocketship, Erant Apprentice), to regale us with his Owen Wilson stylings…
But seriously, the topic is “finding your own voice in writing”, i.e. learning not to imitate your hero ...
Last Call - Trophies and Input for the 2015 DD awards!
HippieVan at 12:00AM, June 19, 2015
A reminder - trophies for the DD awards must be submitted by June 21st! If you were planning to submit a design, now is the time to do it. Voting will follow on June 22-24.
Trophies can be submitted to this thread or sent to Niccea via PQ.
This is also ...
QUACKCAST 223 - Collaborating with the Aliens
Ozoneocean at 12:00AM, June 16, 2015 LISTEN!
- Art from Albert the Alien.
Content:
On today's Quackcast I, the marvellous Ozoneocean am speaking to the equally marvellous Trevor Mueller of Albert the Alien! This fine chap is returning to the Quackcast (was on Quackcast 184), to chat with me about the process of collaborating from the ...
Quackcast 222 - Time to Ramble on!
Ozoneocean at 12:00AM, June 9, 2015 LISTEN!
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Ozoneocean and Banes Ramble On (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-EakzxmO-o) about Ozoneocean rambling on while they catch up after a long three week break since Ozone has been in Greece with Tantz Aerine and Pitface, and then Serbia while Banes and Bravo were plotting to take ...
Summer Breeze, Makes Me Feel Fine
kawaiidaigakusei at 12:00AM, June 8, 2015
I was searching for some seasonal fruits and vegetables during my last trip to the market and ended up buying a personal sized watermelon. That is when I knew that Summer is finally here.
What are your favourite traditional summertime activities? Did you grow up in a family that made ...
Quackcast 221 - Banes goes Bananas!
Ozoneocean at 12:00AM, June 2, 2015 LISTEN!
Content:
Banes is home alone in the studio this time while Ozoneocean was away gallivanting around the globe… he's joined by intrepid security guard Bravo, who saves him from a fate worse than death. Together they chat and gabble away about things and stuff, primarily inspired by the ...