Theme Sketchbooks

HAITAI SAND: “Children are really attracted to it because of its harmonious taste of nuts and sweetness.”

by Alex Robinson

by Alex Robinson

Alex Robinson claims that he doesn’t remember drawing this, but the kid’s t-shirt brings it all back to me.

There was an Insane Clown Posse merchandise table set up at SPACE in 2001. About an hour after the convention opened, a huge crowd of Juggalos (i.e., the line stretched all the way out the door) filed in, bought t-shirts, and left en masse. The merch guys packed up shortly after. I’ve never seen anything like it before or since.

Afterward, a bunch of cartoonists took over their table and started a big jam comic.

By Suzanne, ago

OH! YES: “Parents can express their love toward children through Oh! Yes.”

Candy_OhyesColumbus, Ohio-based Max Ink is the creator of the comic book Blink. Visit his website to  learn all about it, read a few samples, and compare his current sketches to the one posted above, from nearly 12 years ago.

As of this posting, the bulk of Wikipedia’s page for Haitai is devoted to Oh! Yes. The corporate page will tell you how this product stacks up against “the dry and hard Choco Pie”.

By Suzanne, ago

“IVY: If you eat Ivy with fruits and cheese on it, the taste is beyond description. Why don’t mommies make it? Then, all of the family can feel deep love.”

By Rachel Hartman

By Rachel Hartman

Always liked this one. Rachel Hartman was previously seen in my vehicle sketchbook.

As for Ivy crackers, more photos than you ever could’ve wanted can be viewed in this online shop.

By Suzanne, ago

“CHOCO HOMERUN BALL: “If you eat it while watching baseball game at stadium, it will be fantastic!”

by Kel Crum

by Kel Crum

Cartoonist and comedy writer Kel Crum is the creator of Cornelia Cartoons. Order the collected paperback here or read some comics on his website, dangerousbird.com.

Looks like Choco Home Run Balls are still around. I found this product review!

By Suzanne, ago

CUBICS: “When you are hungry or boring, have the individual pack of sweet chocolate flavor Cubics. You will be envious of just looking at the Cubics.”

by Tony Consiglio

by Tony Consiglio

Tony Consiglio writes: That sketch reminds me of two things, 1. I used to have hair. 2. I used to clearly have talent too. I have two current projects, my Top Shelf graphic novel Titanius won’t be out for another year, so don’t look for it yet. And I am also working on making flourless chocolate walnut cookies from a recipe by Francois Payard. They are divine.

While you’re waiting for Titanius to come out, why not check out Tony’s other graphic novels?
I only found one place on the web that’s “happy to present [their] Cubics to you“,  but a search for “Francois Payard flourless chocolate walnut cookies” turns up nearly 9000 results. Start baking!

By Suzanne, ago