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Friday, January 21, 2011

Comic Books Design a Superhero Costume for Mayor Adams

Posted by Alison Hallett on Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 4:40 PM

Whatever dudes, Im a writer, not a Photoshop-er.
  • Whatever dudes, I'm a writer, not a Photoshop-er.

Ready for this one, guys? The Alter Egos Society and Stumptown Comics Festival have just announced a contest to design a superhero costume for Sam Adams. The winning design will be produced by the Alter Egos Society, and Sam will wear it to Stumptown, where, according to the press release, "attendees will have the opportunity to have their picture taken with the costumed mayor as well as purchase prints featuring Mayor Sam Adams in his original superhero costume, with proceeds going to benefit the local non-profit p:ear, which provides services for homeless and transitional youth." After considering and rejecting several Portlandia jokes, I've decided I'm for this. It's a clever, light-hearted way to highlight the mayor's support for the city's comics industry while also raising some scratch for homeless kids. Who can argue with that?

The contest officially begins on Feb 1, with details to be posted on the Alter Egos Society and Stumptown Comics Fest sites as they emerge. In the meantime, we await your superhero concepts and costume suggestions in the comments. Try not to be... you know. Boring.

 

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Wow. He's really asking for it. This might get weird...
Posted by hrhr on January 21, 2011 at 5:02 PM · Report
2
Captain Sunshine?
http://www.deviantart.com/download/1431973…
Posted by smapdi on January 21, 2011 at 7:09 PM · Report
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wow... I can't believe he will actually wear it... also, I think I feel like making a submission!
Posted by BruceWang on January 22, 2011 at 10:28 AM · Report
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THE WONK!

And all he needs are these Bernhard Willhelms:

http://framegeek.com/wp-content/uploads/20…
Posted by Todd Mecklem on January 22, 2011 at 10:33 AM · Report
5
Mayor McCheese!
Posted by eric cantona on January 23, 2011 at 11:32 AM · Report
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Cowboy hat, assless chaps, little leather vest, two tone cowboy boots, some chains, and a dirty sanchez . Wait that's not a costume that is his casual Friday wear.
Posted by Rosy on January 24, 2011 at 2:25 PM · Report
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The contest has started and ends Feb. 28th. Tickets to the Stumptown Comics Fest and $100 cash prize for the winner! Sumission guidelines here:
http://www.alteregossociety.com/2011/proje…
Posted by BenjaFace on February 3, 2011 at 12:32 AM · Report

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