A Week of Wus: Wussy Castle

Above: Wussy Castle. Copyright Oneedo Studio 2016.

Comic creator and animator Ned Wenlock (Hotpools, Highwater) has produced a quirky new animated series Wussy Castle, which debuted this week on Youtube. Drawing inspiration from the formats of English children's shows of the 70's like The Magic Roundabout and The Wombles, Wussy Castle follows two brothers, Sir Jeremy and Sir Mathew, who live at home in Wussy Castle with their mum and their manservant Bedsit. Everyday brings immense challenges to their privileged lives. 

Above: Wussy Castle episode #1: The Weight of Kindness. Copyright Oneedo Studio 2016.

"I thought it would be fun to cast what I see in the modern world through the lens of childhood, because the world is made up of children from about the 70s", explained Ned Wenlock. "The characters themselves are reflections of the modern world, pampered, self-obsessed, entitled and generally a bit thick."

This exquisitely designed satire will run for 5 episodes this week, from December 5th - 9th. The first episode, The Weight of Kindness can be viewed below and click through to the Wussy Castle youtube channel to view the series HERE. For more information on Ned's award-winning animated films, visit Oneedo Studio HERE.

- AK!

New Comics Part 2: Bristle #4

Above: cover of 'Bristle #4' by Brent Willis.

Cartoonist/editor Brent Willis has a new issue of the excellent Wellington based anthology 'Bristle' out this week to kick off the New Year in print form.

This issue features content from: Robyn E Kenealy, Chris Cudby, Ari Freeman, Claire Harris, Stephen Saville, Renee Lyons, Ned Wenlock, Brent Willis and the obligatory Jam comic!

It's A5 with 36 pages and still priced at a modest $5 + postage, and back issues of Bristle #1-3 are also still available for the same price. Send payments to: Brent Willis at PO Box 27-258, Wellington.

-AK!

Comics on K: Bristle #3

Above: the cover of Bristle #3 by Ned Wenlock.

Wellingtonian cartoonist/editor Brent Willis will be attending 'Comics on K' this weekend with a brand-spanking new issue of the anthology title 'Bristle'. It features stories from the finest cartoonists Welly has to offer including: Carlos Wedde, Robyn E Kenealy, Claire Harris & Clive Townsend, Lou McLellan, M. Emery, Ari Freeman, Stephen Saville, Draw, Edward Lynden-Bell, and Helen Cropp and Brent Willis himself. It features an eye-catching cover by Ned Wenlock and a back cover provided by Jason Winter.

It's 36 pages of comics goodness, produced in A5 format for only five dollars!

So make sure you pick up a copy this weekend, along with back-issues of Bristle #1 and #2.

For more information of 'Comics on K: A Comics Weekend' (Oct 17-18) you can visit the blog or see The High Seas for more details.

-AK!