So a few weeks ago i had this idea, if not this urge, to make an adoption comic. and less then 3 weeks later i find me a writer in Bert Ballard, have a website and some good feedback. It’s all happened pretty quick, but sometimes the smallest of ideas can take off =).
As you might have gathered this is a comic about adopted people… and I am one of those people. I wanted to make something that bought a little joy and laughter in a area that is extremely serious (though understandably so). I hope that you enjoy this comic, cos i have loved drawing for it so far=D
Our comics are primarily for teens & adults with strong themes surrounding adoption, transracial adoption, family, culture, race, etc. so you might want to review the comic first before showing it to a person 13yrs or younger. More info at our Disclaimers page.
[EDIT] (I thought i’d add some stuff =P) Me and Bert are both Vietnamese transracial adoptees (and Bert now has become an Adoptive parent as well), many of our comics will have that point of view. But this comic is for everyone adopted or not, the comic is for anyone that wants a little insight into the adoptee world through unconventional means =). I also know not everyone will find it funny or understand where we’re coming from, but i didnt want that to stop me from trying to start this comic=). Lastly, even though both me and Bert are doing this comic, i hope this comic adds to our more “serious” efforts we have made in the adoption communities over the years. You can found out more about how this comic started and our other work on the “About” page =) (but yeah Bert has been working with adoption communities for far longer than i… i’m just starting out =P).
Welcome and enjoy =D.
What a great idea. People realy agonize over adoption and it’s wonderful to see real issues presented in a way that is both accesible and light-hearted. Keep up the good work.
Hi,
I love this comic Bert! Very cute!
I would love to see one that my son is very good at……
“Are you Chinese?” “Are you Chinese?” “Are you Chinese?” Cody, rolling his eyes, “What are these people thinking? I’m Vietnamese! Can’t they tell?!
I’m looking forward to reading more! :-) I’m also very happy that you are putting all that education to good use!
Love your comics and the idea of approaching adoption issues in this way! I’ve been reunited with my first family for 20 years this year and definately need to laugh sometimes!
yeah =) need to laugh about all this once in a while =). I’m really glad to see people are liking the comic =). Oh wow 20 years, huge gratz =D! I am actually just this morning started sorting out some notaries needed to begin routing tracing process myself =).
Love the comics, keep it going Jess
Stoney