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I was thinking "Man, I bet a lot of Locked Tomb fans would go nuts for Die," and then I realized I knew a bunch of comics I think fellow Muir fans would like. So here, have some of my personal faves.

Bitch Planet, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Valentine De Landro

This one will probably never be completed, but the two existing volumes are absurdly good. It's about an off-world penal colony for non-compliant women. Brutal, angry, pulpy--and full of love and admiration for women who rebel.

Die, Kieron Gillen, Stephanie Hans

Goth as hell, lovely, and extremely gender. All about the power of story, but story here is not inspirational. It is eldritch: amoral, all-powerful, and hungry.

Love and Rockets, Jaime Hernandez, Gilbert Hernandez, Mario Hernandez

I'm particularly thinking of the Jaime stuff here--queer punks on bizarre adventures, loving and surviving in a shit-ass world.

Monstress, Marjorie Liu, Sana Takeda

A terrifying and powerful lesbian on a quest for revenge has an elder god come out of her arm stump occasionally to kill people. Also, there is a cat who is a nekomancer. (Get it?)

Once and Future, Kieron Gillen, Dan Mora, Tamra Bonvillain

There's a lot going on here thematically, but whatever. Just take a look at Bridgette, 80-something monster hunter with just the worst attitude you've ever heard of. See that old woman? You will absolutely want to fuck that old woman.

Pretty Deadly, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Emma Rios

Ungh. The art. The deathiness. The art. Imagine if the Locked Tomb took its aesthetic cues from westerns, swap out necromancers for reapers, and you're pretty much there. Just a gorgeous series.

The Sandman, Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth, Mike Dringenberg

You have heard of Sandman. It is as good as you have heard. Shares with TLT an unflinching--but warm--look into the darkness.

Tigress Queen, Allison Shaw

Buff warrior queen must enter the opulent city of the enemy empire to seek peace. Palace intrigue, diplomatic tensions, occasional fights. Everyone is very sexy.

Obligatory mention for the five of you who never put on gray bodypaint: Homestuck is interesting, but I do not recommend it because I do not think the comic itself is very good. Homestuck is a several-thousand page joke at the expense of the reader. It did not deserve the passionate, creative fandom it attracted.

It gets mentioned a lot as a TLT influence because Muir co-wrote a beloved fic (Promstuck), but she herself has said it's not any bigger an influence than a million other things she's read or played. There are some interesting overlaps, but many of those are because she's influenced by the same material Hussie is (notably parser games and jrpgs).

If you really want to read Homestuck, I recommend listening to Homestuck Made This World as you go.

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Learning to Drown | The North Face from The North Face on Vimeo.

Learning to Drown follows the life and career of professional snowboarder Jess Kimura as she unapologetically shatters stereotypes with her own brand of unwavering determination and go-for-broke mentality. After the tragic death of Jess's partner at the height of her career, she spiraled into a cycle of self destruction, grief and despair. Compounded by head injuries and mental health issues, the circumstances seemed insurmountable. Jess's only way out was within — as she faces her deepest fears, she reminds us that not all wounds are meant to heal.

"Jess Kimura is not afraid of falling. This beautiful film showcases her long journey of persistence and determination as she takes on one challenge after the other to become one of the most influential snowboarders of her time. Jess openly shares her deepest fear and suffering and reminds us of the importance of being our best selves, in this inspiring lifetime story of a hero." — Bachar Khattar, jury member of Banff Film Festival

Presented by: THE NORTH FACE / Production Company: Felt Soul Media / Director: Ben Knight / Producer: Travis Rummel / CO Producers: Robert Wassmer, Kaki Orr and Aimee Tetreault / Editor: Ben Knight / Original score: Trevor Doherty / Additional music: DL Incognito, Tourist and Odesza. Visual effects: [magazine sequence] Paul Harrison / TNF logo GFX: Barry Thompson / Animation: [dildo sequence] Yeshe Parks / Lead cinematography: Ben Knight / Underwater cinematography: Perrin James / Additional cinematography: Joe Carlino, Travis Rummel, George Knowles and Ben Bilocq / Asst. Editor Sarah Hamilton / Promotional photography by Chad Chomlack and Anastasia Chomlack

Additional snowboard footage: [super grateful to all of you] Mark Dangler, Karla Charlton, Donovon Skelton, Bobby Meeks, Sam Hiltner, Troy Erickson, Jesse Burtner, Christina Burtner, Sean Genovese, Mark Clavin, Skylar Brent, Mikael Ahtikari, Hayden Rensch, Justin Hare, Pat Fenelon

Thank you: The North Face, Jaime Starr, Fran Dickson, Kimura family, Brittney and Jesse Dickson, Kieth and Kathleen Dickson, Mark Dangler, Ben Bilocq, Karla Charlton, Emily Higgins, Aimee Tetreault, Kaki Orr, Rob Wassmer, my sauna, Sandra Clark, Liina Potter, Jon Torres, Kyle DeLong, Scott Hibbert, Cara Williamson, Esther Kendall, Kristen Miller, Andy DeVelvis, Blue Montgomery, Riley Goodwin, George Kleckner, Cody Dresser, Evan Lefebvre, Sean Genovese, Dave Birnie, Mikey Scott, Pat Bridges, John Cavan, Marie-France Roy, Cam Sorenson, Tulsa Yoshikawa, Adam Skalzub, Tony Lefroy, Dirk Yarmush, Rob Williamson, Wasted Youth Crew, Sertraline, therapists, Pika and Jesse Burtner, Desiree Melancon, Perrin James, Maren Hamilton, Matt Lindsay, Alex Olea, Roy Olea, Nayeli Mendoza, Rick McGaw, Nysai Moreno, Riley Roice, your mom, Hipster Jaime, Fernando y Crystal, Gonzalo y Rosa Gutierrez, Margaret & Juniper Knight

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SHOUTOUT TO ME AND JAIME FOR GUESSING THAT’S WHEN WAS THE TRACK W KIETH URBAN I CANNOT FUCKING WAIT MAYHAPS I WILL DIE

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Learning to Drown follows the life and career of professional snowboarder Jess Kimura as she unapologetically shatters stereotypes with her own brand of unwavering determination and go-for-broke mentality. After the tragic death of Jess's partner at the height of her career, she spiraled into a cycle of self destruction, grief and despair. Compounded by head injuries and mental health issues, the circumstances seemed insurmountable. Jess's only way out was within — as she faces her deepest fears, she reminds us that not all wounds are meant to heal. "Jess Kimura is not afraid of falling. This beautiful film showcases her long journey of persistence and determination as she takes on one challenge after the other to become one of the most influential snowboarders of her time. Jess openly shares her deepest fear and suffering and reminds us of the importance of being our best selves, in this inspiring lifetime story of a hero." — Bachar Khattar, jury member of Banff Film Festival Presented by: THE NORTH FACE / Production Company: Felt Soul Media / Director: Ben Knight / Producer: Travis Rummel / CO Producers: Robert Wassmer, Kaki Orr and Aimee Tetreault / Editor: Ben Knight / Original score: Trevor Doherty / Additional music: DL Incognito, Tourist and Odesza. Visual effects: [magazine sequence] Paul Harrison / TNF logo GFX: Barry Thompson / Animation: [dildo sequence] Yeshe Parks / Lead cinematography: Ben Knight / Underwater cinematography: Perrin James / Additional cinematography: Joe Carlino, Travis Rummel, George Knowles and Ben Bilocq / Asst. Editor Sarah Hamilton / Promotional photography by Chad Chomlack and Anastasia Chomlack Additional snowboard footage: [super grateful to all of you] Mark Dangler, Karla Charlton, Donovon Skelton, Bobby Meeks, Sam Hiltner, Troy Erickson, Jesse Burtner, Christina Burtner, Sean Genovese, Mark Clavin, Skylar Brent, Mikael Ahtikari, Hayden Rensch, Justin Hare, Pat Fenelon Thank you: The North Face, Jaime Starr, Fran Dickson, Kimura family, Brittney and Jesse Dickson, Kieth and Kathleen Dickson, Mark Dangler, Ben Bilocq, Karla Charlton, Emily Higgins, Aimee Tetreault, Kaki Orr, Rob Wassmer, my sauna, Sandra Clark, Liina Potter, Jon Torres, Kyle DeLong, Scott Hibbert, Cara Williamson, Esther Kendall, Kristen Miller, Andy DeVelvis, Blue Montgomery, Riley Goodwin, George Kleckner, Cody Dresser, Evan Lefebvre, Sean Genovese, Dave Birnie, Mikey Scott, Pat Bridges, John Cavan, Marie-France Roy, Cam Sorenson, Tulsa Yoshikawa, Adam Skalzub, Tony Lefroy, Dirk Yarmush, Rob Williamson, Wasted Youth Crew, Sertraline, therapists, Pika and Jesse Burtner, Desiree Melancon, Perrin James, Maren Hamilton, Matt Lindsay, Alex Olea, Roy Olea, Nayeli Mendoza, Rick McGaw, Nysai Moreno, Riley Roice, your mom, Hipster Jaime, Fernando y Crystal, Gonzalo y Rosa Gutierrez, Margaret & Juniper Knight

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I decided to do one of those influence maps that have been floating around to stir some inspiration. From left to right, top to bottom: Jaime Hewlett, Lois van Baarle, J Scott Campbell, Tetsuya Nomura, Babs Tarr, Sam Kieth, Naoko Takeuchi, Adam Hughes, Katsushika Hokosai, Mike Moses, 90s Disney, JC Leyendecker, Tomer Hanuka, Sophie Campbell, Alfonse Mucha, Bruce Timm, Alex Pardee and Jae Lee

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From L-R: Larry Weinreich as Rufus, Roman Flores as Nuno, Gustavo Saucedo as Luis, Andres Flores as Bandee, Gilberto Castro, Jr as Luisito and Mathew Perez as Jerry rehearse a scene from Tales of the Hidalgo Pumphouse playing at Pharr Community Theater, 213 W Newcombe Ave., Pharr, TX, August 22-26, 2018.

From L-R: Isabella Cantu as Mary, Sofia Peralta as Dalia, Arianna Compean as Janie, Hannah Silva as Rosario and Zebony Vi Vega as Oralia rehearse a scene from Tales of the Hidalgo Pumphouse playing at Pharr Community Theater, 213 W Newcombe Ave., Pharr, TX, August 22-26, 2018.

Gustavo Saucedo and Larry Weinreich play Luis Rivera and Rufus Wisdom, both historical characters who worked at the Hidalgo Pumphouse for nearly 100 years combined. They are seen here rehearsing a scene from Tales of the Hidalgo Pumphouse playing at Pharr Community Theater, 213 W Newcombe Ave., Pharr, TX, August 22-26, 2018.

Thirteen year olds Sofia Peralta playing Dalia and Gilberto Castro Jr as Luisito are seen here practicing a dance from Tales of the Hidalgo Pumphouse playing at Pharr Community Theater, 213 W Newcombe Ave., Pharr, TX, August 22-26, 2018.

Connie Garza plays Mrs. Stonewall, the historian, in Tales of the Hidalgo Pumphouse playing at Pharr Community Theater, 213 W Newcombe Ave., Pharr, TX, August 22-26, 2018.

Thirteen year old Gilberto Castro, Jr as Luisito and 84 year old Genaro Escobedo as Don Riche, el curandero/the healer, rehearse a scene from Tales of the Hidalgo Pumphouse playing at Pharr Community Theater, 213 W Newcombe Ave., Pharr, TX, August 22-26, 2018.

Rhiannon Garza plays La Llorona/The Weeping Woman and Francisco Crisanto as La Muerte/Death rehearse a scene from Tales of the Hidalgo Pumphouse playing at Pharr Community Theater, 213 W Newcombe Ave., Pharr, TX, August 22-26, 2018.

Gustavo Saucedo as Luis Rivera, Larry Weinreich as Rufus Wisdom and Andres Flores as Bandee rehearse a scene running to the canal to save Nuno from drowning. Tales of the Hidalgo Pumphouse playing at Pharr Community Theater, 213 W Newcombe Ave., Pharr, TX, August 22-26, 2018.

Ruby E. Garcia as Tia Toñita and Atenea A. Garza as Paula Rivera rehearse a scene from the original play, Tales of the Hidalgo Pumphouse, playing at Pharr Community Theater, 213 W Newcombe Ave., Pharr, TX, August 22-26, 2018.

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“After all these years, there is something magical about the huge old building with its aluminum exterior, some of it brown from years of baking in the hot sun and from weather aging, sitting tall, strong and mysterious,” said Pedro Garcia who co-wrote the script, Tales of the Hidalgo Pumphouse, and is Artistic Director for the Pharr Community Theater Co. and Co-Producer.

“The high, white concrete smokestack that touches the clouds and the deep pits inside the building where huge and heavy Corliss and Hamilton engines rest on top of strong cement beds are still there, as well as the gigantic furnaces where mesquite wood was once burned to help create the steam that would pump millions of gallons of water from the Rio Grande every day for crop irrigation. I grew up in Hidalgo and I have fond memories of my childhood and coming of age around the Pumphouse with my friends.”

Lucio G. Rivera who co-wrote the story and also grew up in Hidalgo said, “My grandfather Bartolo worked there before I was born and my uncle Luis for nearly 50 years up until he retired when the old pump house shut down in 1983.”

Luis Rivera who worked at the Pumphouse for more than 50 years is a character in the play, played by Gustavo Saucedo, as well as his wife Paula, played by Atenea A. Garza, who once baked a small tortilla where the face of Jesus appeared. Another real-life character in the play is Rufus Wisdom, played by Larry Weinreich, who was a long time foreman with nearly 40 years working at the Pumphouse.

“It was our public swimming pool and fishing hole of sorts,” added Rivera. “Water that was stored in the huge receiving basins before heading out through the canals became a fun place for swimming and fishing for me and the other boys growing up there, including the Wisdom family.”

The play tells of Luisito, played by Gilberto Castro, Jr., and his buddies as they come of age and search for a hidden treasure while the girls are writing a historical-report about the old Pumphouse and practicing an ancient dance in honor of the Rio Grande (River). The story is also about the parents and ancestors who worked and lived around the Pumphouse since it was built in 1909 and closed in 1983.

Today the old Pumphouse still stands in the same place and has become a Texas Historical marker and a Museum and World Birding Center open to the public.

The tale is laced with history, folktales and adventure including the creepy and sometimes funny fantasmas/spirits such as, La Llorona/The Weeping Woman, played by Rhiannon Garza, La Lechuza/The Witch Owl, played by Alma I. Izaguirre, La Muerte/Death, played by Francisco Crisanto, and El Hombre Sin Cabeza/The Headless Man, played by Sergio Luna. Together the youth and adults with help from a historian named Mrs. Stonewall, played by Connie Garza, and a magical Pirate named Hidalgo, played by Cielo Barrios, save the Old Pumphouse from destruction.

The story is bilingual, predominately told in English with nearly 23 local cast members, including ten adolescents, who have been in rehearsals since early June.

Director Seres Jaime Magaña who is a local poet and writer, from McAllen, TX, says directing a play is a fresh start for him in having to adapt a story into a visual form, “A lot of the approach is letting the story tell me where it wants to go and then me being able to show that and to translate it, Not only is it a historical and fun play for the whole family, it’s also got a lot of heart,” added Magaña.

Thirteen-year-old Arianna Compean from Edinburg, TX, plays Janie in the play and attends Barrientes Middle School. “I do theater because I listen to Broadway tunes and it’s a dream for me to perform there one day. This play has helped me learn about the Rio Grande, about where you live and about remembering childhood stories.”

Later this year, authors Rivera and Garcia plan to publish the entire play in a book of the same name to share with everyone and in hopes that other theater companies and institutions may want to produce the play as well.

Showtimes: The Play opens August 22-26, 2018 at the Elva and Kieth Michal’s Performing Arts Center (Pharr Community Theater) at 213 W Newcombe Ave., Pharr, TX. The show runs Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 3:00 pm. Tickets are $6 kids under 12; $8 seniors, veterans, and students and $10 general admission. (Seating is limited to 60 persons per show)

For advanced tickets call 956-239-0412. Tickets will also be sold at the door, starting one hour before curtain upon availability. The show has a viewer rating equivalent to a PG movie.

Pharr Community Theater presents, Tales of the Hidalgo Pumphouse Texas Border Business “After all these years, there is something magical about the huge old building with its aluminum exterior, some of it brown from years of baking in the hot sun and from weather aging, sitting tall, strong and mysterious,” said Pedro Garcia who co-wrote the script, Tales of the Hidalgo Pumphouse, and is Artistic Director for the Pharr Community Theater Co.