Comic books with "Ohana"

I went to a trade show a while ago where my brother was selling at Ohana Comic Con. I spent most of my time hanging out at the booth to support Steve and Josh. I’ve never been a big comic book fan, mainly because I didn’t enjoy reading much when I was younger. That said, I realize I should try again now that I’m older, especially since I do enjoy reading these days.

Comics actually feel good for me now because they aren’t long novels. They’re more my speed, shorter stories with images that help move the narrative along and make it easier to remember. In a way, they might even act as a mnemonic tool for recalling what I’ve read.

Years later, my older brothers are still teaching me things. I’m learning to humble myself and recognize that they’re older and have more life experience. I know I can sometimes come across as Mr. Know-it-all, but I truly am malleable and open to learning. I’m practicing being more go-with-the-flow and allowing life’s experiences to guide me rather than trying to control everything.

It was also really special to be in the presence of my brother’s favorite thing. Watching him light up while he was in his element was meaningful. The name of the event--Ohana, which means family—felt especially fitting. It was just so good to be together. We went out to eat afterward, shooting the shit and catching up, which made the day even better.

This whole experience inspired me to think about what kinds of comics I might enjoy as an adult. I remembered liking the Captain Underpants series as a kid and thought it could be fun to revisit it now—especially as a nostalgic way to connect with kids today. While searching, I also came across a biblical comic series called The Hero Bible, which feels more aligned with where I am in life right now. I’m really looking forward to starting it this weekend.

I also ordered a blank comic book template, which I’m excited about. It will give me a way to map out my own religious stories. I don’t usually enjoy hand drawing, but sketching out the structure first feels like a helpful step before creating something digitally. Honestly, if someone had presented stories of God to me this way when I was a kid, I might have listened more closely.
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