Friday, October 30, 2015

The Scariest Costume

The deities of death dress up for Halloween  Sedna as a pirate, Osiris as Frankenstein's monster, Anubis as a space soldier, La Calavera Catrina and Hel as Anna and Elsa, Hades and Persephone as Batman and Poison Ivy, Freya as Victorian, and Thanatos as a clown  Thanatos: What do you think of my costume  Freya: Please take that off
 
What scares the gods of death?  This. 

Left to right: Sedna, Osiris, Thanatos, Anubis, La Calvera Catrina, Freya, Hel, Hades, and Persephone. 

Happy Halloween!

Friday, October 23, 2015

Grim Defeats

Group of boys dress as the Grim Reaper  So who do you think has the best costume  Gaunt man in corner: You all have a long way to go  Oh yeah  Let's see you do better  Man materializes a hood and scythe:  If you insist  Swings scythe in front of horrified boys, who huddle in corner  Was that the real  Yes  Grim Reaper: You're all still alive  Good  I don't have to work overtime

Don't fear the Reaper.  ...unless, of course, you challenge him.  Then you're just asking for it. 

Friday, October 16, 2015

Who Woke the Dead?

Woman reporter on television: I'm here on the scene of the recent zombie outbreak, against my better judgement  Although the containment and removal squad acted quickly and mostly have things under control, authorities advise citizens to stay clear of the area until this is completely resolved  Grim Reaper, Sedna, Hades, Thanatos, La Calavera Catrina, and Anubis watch TV  Grim: All right, who was being funny  All point to Thanatos, who sheepishly points at Anubis  Reporter: Er, please tell me we have enough footage, because I think we need to leave now
 
How to put your job as a Deity of Death in serious jeopardy: step one. 

This week features Sedna, the Grim Reaper, Hades, La Calavera Catrina, Anubis, and last but not least, Thanatos, who has a certain reputation

Friday, October 9, 2015

It's a Small Underworld

Loki is chained to rock in cave  Hel, Jormugand, and Fenrir enter  Wife: You have visitors  Loki: Kids  It's been so long  How are you  Hel: Only still facing trouble over that stunt you pulled with Balder  Loki: No matter  Once I'm free, we shall conquer Asgard and you shall serve me as my faithful children  They roll eyes  Hel: Right  Well to show our appreciation, we thought we'd sing you a song  Loki: Ah  An epic about my glory days, perhaps  All three sing It's a small world after all  Loki: No  Anything but that  I thought you loved me

Condemned for murder?  Huh.  Chained to a rock until the end of the world?  Meh.  Viper constantly dripping poison on your face?  Whatever.  Being forced to listen to your offspring sing sappy songs?  Now that's cruel and unusual.  Don't worry.  Loki had it coming
At least they're not singing "Kumbaya."  This time. 

It's October, which means that we once again commence with the annual Deities of Death Fest, this time in a Nordic fashion.  Starring Hel with her brothers Jormungand and Fenris and her estranged father, Loki. 

Friday, October 2, 2015

Things to Run Away From

Steve and Mel eat lunch at Pulsar Pasta  Steve: I know you have a four-person apartment  Did you ever have a fourth roommate  Mel: Well, there was Hazel  Flashback of Hazel entering apartment  Hello  Mel: Hi  Pearl and Carmine prepare to do battle  Hazel turns around and leaves: Nope  Mel: She sleeps in the library basement now  Steve: I'm not sure which of you is the crazy one

Why first impressions are very, very important.  The correct one could save someone's life.  Or at least their sanity. 

Note:  Colors will be forthcoming, and will be accompanied by the traditional "the artist needs sleep" excuse. 

EDIT:  Color now!  You are required by law to admire it.