Webcomic Proposal: "Dangerous Minds"

I've always been fascinated by those with unpopular -- and yet quite sincere -- opinions. Some, obviously, are simply kooks, others introduce genuinely innovative ideas to an unwilling populace, and many often are a combination of the two.

I wish to create a webcomic series of short bios (probably 3 pages each) on such individuals, called "Dangerous Minds," encompassing everyone from:

• Bill Hicks
• Nikola Tesla
• William Burroughs
• Alan Moore
• Camille Paglia
• Dave Chappelle
• Alex Jones
• Harvey Pekar
• Timothy Leary
• Charles Fort
• Aleister Crowley
• Harold Camping
• Philip K. Dick
• Howard Stern
• George Carlin
• Steve Ditko
• David Icke
• Henry Darger
• Rod Serling
• H.P. Lovecraft
• and beyond...

Though I wouldn't necessarily agree with the opinions of all the subjects of "Dangerous Minds," I would celebrate their right to explore the outer reaches of philosophy, religion, politics, art, etc. without being de facto blacklisted/censored (often, especially these days, by otherwise "enlightened" and progressive individuals).

Part of the reason I feel so passionate about this project is because I firmly believe that humans cannot evolve without the "kooks" being allowed to inject their outre and unpopular views and theories. Yes, many of these views remain, essentially, "kooksville." Others lay the foundations of what will be eventually accepted as "tommorrow's truth" -- do your homework as to how many currently accepted theories and philosophies were yesterday's "rubbish." Or how many artists in their day were deemed talentless hacks at best, deranged lunatics at worst -- and are now considered geniuses before their time.

On a personal note, I've been publicly called "a dangerous mind" for both my opinions and my comic writing. I have had someone once write that my hands should be "cut off" to prevent me from writing anymore. You know, the usual. And yet I have not accomplished one scintilla of the work many of the persons I want to write about have accomplished, or risked one scintilla of the livelihood/freedom/personal wellbeing many of them have. I have no concept what it is like to have your entire life's work stolen and burned by the government, or being sued by the FCC for millions of dollars, or to have other members of your academic discipline rally to have your writings discredited and silenced.

"Dangerous Minds" is meant to be an inspiration to those who think outside the box, who might be on the fence between surrendering to the status quo and taking a chance. I want to create this series of webcomics -- to be read on as many digital platforms as possible -- to truly communicate to a mass audience ideas (which they are free to accept or reject) that they may never have encountered in their usual media consumption. It won't pull punches. I warn you in advance: there will be some persons covered in "Dangerous Minds" who you do not like -- personal exceptions on your list of "live and let live."

But this is the carnival of the extreme and the outspoken that I have set out to write. If you wish to be a part of this project -- and perhaps, if so inclined, want to put possible "dibs" on a particular historical personage -- please contact me using the button on the upper left sidebar. Please pass this post on to your more free-thinking friends. This project starts immediately.

Thank you, and have a good day.