https://blacknerdproblems.com/the-comic-shop-sitcom-kickstarter/

Perhaps you remember the really cool trailer that Cheyenne aka Cheyenne Ewulu (comedian, writer, host, actress and nerd in all the best ways) put on on Twitter (X or whatever folks are calling it nowadays) a year ago? That trailer about some goofy but nerdy friends in a comic shop that they were running with a dope song behind it all. I remember watching that trailer–that pulled in over a million eyeballs via views on the site–and loving the flavor of this really funny and memorable type energy and wanting more.

Thankfully someone was listening–the 11-minute proof of concept and trailer for “The Comic Shop” not only took off online but also made some waves on the film festival circuit. It was officially selected for the Micheaux Film Festival, Atlanta Film Festival, and Black Girls Rock Film Fest. The Comic Shop was nominated for Best Digital Series at Micheaux Film Festival. Now Cheyenne and the crew are back with great news! They are using Kickstarter to fund a full season of The Comic Shop, first kicking off on November 12th!

Log Line:

Under the regular threat of eviction, and the looming competition of a big box store, a quirky group of friends strive to keep their comic book store afloat by any ridiculous means necessary.

The Premise:

Welcome to Oh Em Gee Comics! The shop that’s constantly holding on for its dear life in a Los Angeles strip mall that’s seen…well, better days. This comic store and its crew are fighting a constant uphill battle against the ever-evolving digital age, financial ruin, and their own incompetence.

Starring:

The four horsemen of this nerdy apocalypse? Stephanie (Cheyenne Ewulu), a hard-headed leader with mommy issues more lofty than her comic collection; Keith (Zeno Robinson), the “uncool cool guy” whose ideas are as outrageous as his ever-expanding assortment of graphic tees; Dominique (Shanae Cole), the fashionista whose head seems to always be in the clouds; and Connor (Grayson Miles), the frat boy D&D addict who “just needed a job”. They’re not just co-workers, but a band of friends united by their obsession with comics and all things geek.

Who Is This For?

The big question: Who is The Comic Shop, for?

-For people who want to see something new and fresh

-For the nerds who love to see other nerds running the show

-For folks who want a show with a queer lead (Cheyenne, herself!)

-For folks who love stories about the friendships that make the grind worth it

-For anyone who loves comics, comic book stores, and people bonding over them

-For anyone who loves comedy, workplaces dramas and mockumentary–if you love Super Store, The Office or Community

-For anyone interested in supporting a new project with Black and POC talent both on-screen and behind the scenes

Why Stories Like This Are Needed:

On the Kickstarter page, Cheyenne notes that “The Comic Shop is a project that I’ve taken out to pitch to various executives, and I must say, it has been quite a journey trying to convince Hollywood that Black nerd joy is both marketable and entertaining. They just simply did not see the appeal in a show about carefree Black nerds.”

Cheyenne and the crew are trying to raise enough funds on KS to produce a whole season of The Comic Shop. I am a big fan of dreamers and folks who are eager to make things happen when they get a “NO” and a dead end–a real Black Nerd Problem, indeed. I love see us on screen and behind the scenes, I love seeing more diverse, more nuanced and more creatives representations of us, by us.

The Comic Shop just looks so incredibly fun and colorful and vibrant..and everything that I love to see, watch, and nerd over. I love the dynamic of the characters that Cheyenne and her friends bring, on screen. I am here for the type of humor and how it is framed for everyone to see. I adore the look of the shop and what everyone is wearing. I love the vibes and this really silly, ridiculous, slice of life like adventure for fans of a great mashup of funny and real life messiness.

The Comic Shop | A Mockumentary Sitcom! is now crowdfunding on Kickstarter.

The campaign is off to a great start and the page is loaded with so much additional information to dive into: stretch goals, bios and photos of the cast and crew, and a whole lot of lore and backstory about the project itself and the vision for it all in the future. Check it all out and consider doing your part to help bringing The Comic Shop — your next favorite workplace comedy– to life!

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