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I am a cartoonist who has worked for well-known British comics such as The Beano and Viz. One of my most popular comics to date is the more personally inspired Socially Awkward Misfit. The main character in the comic has also been brought to life in animation, which has already debuted in film festivals...as well as my Youtube channel.
Here are my 40 comics about being an introvert featuring my introverted character Sam (Socially Awkward Misfit). I have just completed my fourth book, which is now on Kickstarter here.
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#1
Go Big Or Go Home
Final score:
68points
It's been ten years since I first started drawing my comic character Sam. Ten whole years of Sam's adventures of awkwardness, introversion, social anxiety, introspection, and existential dread. So for the ten-year anniversary, I am creating a book that goes right back to the start, to tell the story of how SAM came about.
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#2
Put Phone On Silent
Final score:
57points
StrangeOne 7 months ago
I prefer it on silent. I'll get the notifications when I see them on my own time. No one else needs to hear them, too.
In an exclusive story, I talk about how it started and will document how far I've come so far, from my very rough sketches to a Sam animation being a finalist in a film festival.
"The story of Sam" will be an exclusive 14-page story, and there be another exclusive story, "Day at the Job Centre".
#4
Awfully Quiet
Final score:
52points
#5
Coldcall
Final score:
50points
In the book, there will be a compilation of comics from 2020 to 2024, and as an extra bonus I will be redrawing some of the best comics I've done over the last ten years.
The book will be around 60 pages, in color, measuring 210 x 148 mm (A5 size).
#7
Get Out Of The House
Final score:
49points
Socially Awkward Misfit is drawn from my own experiences in life, such as struggling with social anxiety, and issues relating to introversion and being socially awkward.
The most rewarding part of creating comics has been the feedback from lots of people who say they can relate to the issues in my cartoons, and it is heartwarming to hear that it has helped them to know they don't feel alone in this world.
#8
Stay And Chat
Final score:
45points
#9
Nothing Planned
Final score:
44points
#10
Call/Text
Final score:
43points
StrangeOne 7 months ago
I've come to hate texting. I spend more time trying to fight autocorrect and a wonky touch screen, and trying to make sure my tone in my text matches what I mean. Then I get anxiety because I'll be texting something longer and the other person will text something else unrelated and shift the conversation so that what I've been texting is now irrelevant. AGH
#12
Are You Busy?
Final score:
41points
#13
Silent Treatment
Final score:
40points
#16
Benefits
Final score:
37points
StrangeOne 7 months ago
RUN. Next he'll be going on about how your coworkers will be your new family.
#18
Friends
Final score:
35points
#19
Introvert/Extrovert Differences
Final score:
33points
#22
You're Really Quiet
Final score:
32points
#24
Group Conversations
Final score:
30points
Lorraine Sexton 7 months ago
Yeah these are hard to jump into especially if no one gives you an opening.
#25
Salesman
Final score:
29points
#26
Thanks
Final score:
29points
MyName'sLisaMontoyaYouKiltMyPa 7 months ago
We should all try being just a little quiet from time to time.
#27
Want To Come Out?
Final score:
28points
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What do you think ?
Serena Myers 7 months ago
Being an introvert is not, and I repeat not, the same as being socially awkward or having social anxiety. It stands by and of itself. Introvert (me) could quite happily direct drivers on and off the weighbridge, chat to them, ask them how their wife/baby/dog/hamster/goldfish was, walk them down to where they needed to load or tip. If someone's dog bounces up to me, tail wagging, I have no problem having a short conversation with the owner. However, I prefer my own company, plus husband and cats, of course. Introversion can be associated with other issues, but an introvert can be just that. An introvert.
Ross Hendrick (Post author) 7 months ago
Hi Serena, yes that is true. I am an introvert who does have social anxiety, and therefore I make comics relating to both, and there is often some cross over. In this post, I feel they are more on the introversion side, and in another post I made are the ones which are more to do with anxiety.
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Rosie 7 months ago
OK, so I'm an introvert. However, I'm not socially awkward. I'd happily chat/socialize in a group or w/a friend or two. I take pride in being a good listener & do my best to communicate my POV w/o offending or boring anyone. That said, I'm frequently ignored or dismissed, so I end up just enjoying my own company, even if I feel lonely or left out. So it pisses me no end when I'm *then* told that I should be more social or open or whatever. What is the expectation, that one should beg for attention like a toddler? Better alone, thanks.
Penguin Panda Pop 7 months ago
I expect some downvotes, but I'm gonna say it anyway. Sam seems like kind of a d*ck in some of these. I understand that he doesn't like talking to people, but he's made it his entire personality. For example, maybe the hairdresser is bored. She's just trying to pass the time, he could make a little effort to pass the time with her. I say this as someone who is hopeless at small talk.
Ross Hendrick (Post author) 7 months ago
Well, as the name suggests, he is a socially awkward misfit haha.
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Serena Myers 7 months ago
Being an introvert is not, and I repeat not, the same as being socially awkward or having social anxiety. It stands by and of itself. Introvert (me) could quite happily direct drivers on and off the weighbridge, chat to them, ask them how their wife/baby/dog/hamster/goldfish was, walk them down to where they needed to load or tip. If someone's dog bounces up to me, tail wagging, I have no problem having a short conversation with the owner. However, I prefer my own company, plus husband and cats, of course. Introversion can be associated with other issues, but an introvert can be just that. An introvert.
Ross Hendrick (Post author) 7 months ago
Hi Serena, yes that is true. I am an introvert who does have social anxiety, and therefore I make comics relating to both, and there is often some cross over. In this post, I feel they are more on the introversion side, and in another post I made are the ones which are more to do with anxiety.
Load More Replies... Rosie 7 months ago
OK, so I'm an introvert. However, I'm not socially awkward. I'd happily chat/socialize in a group or w/a friend or two. I take pride in being a good listener & do my best to communicate my POV w/o offending or boring anyone. That said, I'm frequently ignored or dismissed, so I end up just enjoying my own company, even if I feel lonely or left out. So it pisses me no end when I'm *then* told that I should be more social or open or whatever. What is the expectation, that one should beg for attention like a toddler? Better alone, thanks.
Penguin Panda Pop 7 months ago
I expect some downvotes, but I'm gonna say it anyway. Sam seems like kind of a d*ck in some of these. I understand that he doesn't like talking to people, but he's made it his entire personality. For example, maybe the hairdresser is bored. She's just trying to pass the time, he could make a little effort to pass the time with her. I say this as someone who is hopeless at small talk.
Ross Hendrick (Post author) 7 months ago
Well, as the name suggests, he is a socially awkward misfit haha.
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