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| − | The story is set some time after the end of the series, in a time of relative peace... A peace which is suddenly shattered when a routine case goes terribly wrong... | + | The story is set some time after the end of [[The TV Show|the series]], in a time of relative peace... A peace which is suddenly shattered when a routine case goes terribly wrong... |
| − | + | (Spoilers follow - Highlight to read...) <font color="white">While on a case at Professor Nimnul's lab, Gadget is caught in a glass cage which the Rangers can't open. Unfortunately, special forces have been after Nimnul, too, and they take Gadget with them. First, the Rangers believe that she has been killed and try to go on without her. But as Chip finds out what really happened to her, the Rangers are dragged into a giant human conspiracy.</font> | |
| − | <font color="white">While on a case at Professor Nimnul's lab, Gadget is caught in a glass cage which the Rangers can't open. Unfortunately, special forces have been after Nimnul, too, and they take Gadget with them. First, the Rangers believe that she has been killed and try to go on without her. But as Chip finds out what really happened to her, the Rangers are dragged into a giant human conspiracy.</font> | + | |
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Revision as of 05:20, 18 July 2006
Contents
About
Chris "Fish" Fischer is a professional musician and accomplished artist/caricaturist based in New York. See his personal website for details.
He is also known by his Acorn Cafe handles Mayhem and fish, the latter being used today (at at July, 2006).
Fan Comics
Of Mice and Mayhem
First released: At the Acorn Cafe on the evening (Eastern Standard Time) of January 12, 2003.
Title reference: A play on the title of John Steinbeck's novel Of Mice and Men.
Part of series: Work on a sequel is underway, but it is still in very early stages of development (as at July 2006).
Length: 232 pages total: 2 cover pages + 229 story pages + 1 closing page
Rating: PG
The comic was the product of approximately three years work, much of which occurred in studios, at soundchecks and on the road. It is recognised as one of the greatest works ever produced by a member of the Rescue Ranger fandom, and stands in its own right as a masterfully constructed comic.
Synopsis
The story is set some time after the end of the series, in a time of relative peace... A peace which is suddenly shattered when a routine case goes terribly wrong...
(Spoilers follow - Highlight to read...) While on a case at Professor Nimnul's lab, Gadget is caught in a glass cage which the Rangers can't open. Unfortunately, special forces have been after Nimnul, too, and they take Gadget with them. First, the Rangers believe that she has been killed and try to go on without her. But as Chip finds out what really happened to her, the Rangers are dragged into a giant human conspiracy.
Important Characters
Canonical
Original
Awards
2003 Golden Acorn Awards (spoilers blanked): Best Online Comic, Best Original Costuming for bald Gadget, Best Portrait of a Ranger for Gadget, stuttering when recognizing Chip, Best Artwork, Best Use of a Recurring Series Character for Gadget, Best Characterization of the Rangers, Best Character Interaction for Chip and Gadget, Best Original Villain for Ferrante, Best Original Male Character for Ferrante (tie with Jareth's The Return of Winifred), Best Mystery Thriller, Best Romance, Best Drama, Best Action Adventure, Best Story, Best All-Time Artwork, Best All-Time Fanfic
With 16 awards, Of Mice and Mayhem is the fan creation which received the most Golden Acorn Awards in one year.
2004 Golden Acorn Awards: Best All-Time Artwork, Best All-Time Fanfic (tie with Michael Demcio's Rhyme and Reason)
2005 Golden Acorn Awards: Best All-Time Artwork, Best All-Time Fanfic (tie with Michael Demcio's Rhyme and Reason)
External Links (Of Mice and Mayhem)
Launching Of Mice and Mayhem at the Acorn Cafe
Fan Art
Awards
2003 Golden Acorn Awards: Best Artist, Best Author (tie with Jareth), Most Prolific, Special Mention for his efforts on Of Mice and Mayhem, Best All-Time Artist, Best All-Time Author, Rookie of the Year
Together with the awards for Of Mice and Mayhem, Chris Fischer received the record number of 23 awards in 2003. He even created the artwork for the ceremony.
2004 Golden Acorn Awards: Best All-Time Artist
2005 Golden Acorn Awards: Best All-Time Artist
