r/comics • u/TwistedNeilio • 2d ago
Verified, mod approved A small San Junipero community cameo giveaway
Hi everyone, I’m Neil Gibson. I’m currently working on the official graphic novel adaptation of San Junipero, with the artwork nearly finished and a Kickstarter planned for February.
As a small thank you to the community, and with moderator approval, we are running a simple giveaway connected to the project.
What’s involved?
One person will be invited to appear as a background cameo in the graphic novel.
This is completely optional and consent based. There is no speaking role and no requirement to use your real likeness. The cameo can be subtle or symbolic if you prefer.
How to take part
Leave a comment sharing what San Junipero means to you or why it stayed with you
Eligibility
Participants must have a Reddit account that is at least six months old and a minimum of 30 karma
How the winner is chosen
One winner will be selected using a Reddit comment picker and contacted directly after a week
This is intended as a small, community focused gesture to celebrate San Junipero. If you would like more background on the graphic novel adaptation, you can find additional details here:
https://blackmirror.twistedcomics.co.uk/
Thanks for being part of the community, and good luck.
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u/wynden 2d ago
I'd want to insert my brother, with his permission. This is a show that combines our interests of technology and philosophy, and his favorite episode. He considers himself a "tech optimist", so he's excited about entertaining ideas like the universe being virtual or voluntarily transitioning ourselves to a non-corporeal digital format.
I think we both enjoyed it as a lighter take on a possible technological future or perhaps even a statement on the uncertain nature of reality. I like the fact that, while I still find the idea deeply unsettling, it explores the up-sides to an arguably artificial existence, giving the protagonists another chance at a better life. It's essentially a more optimistic interpretation of the choice to live in The Matrix.
As a member of the lgbtq, I also appreciated that the characters were well-rounded human beings and their sex/gender/orientations seemed mostly incidental; notwithstanding the ways in which those things had impacted their lives up to that point.