It’s been 5 fuckin’ years since I started SSB.  What once was my outlet for all the negative energy that surrounded me has become a part of my life.  And a part of a few other people as well.  I wonder why it’s lasted this long, despite a comic not ever really launching.  I guess people really believe in it enough that it’ll come true.

And it’s precisely those people that I wanna give shoutouts to.

Justin – As the group’s COO, you’ve done a ton of work behind the scenes to keep the group motivated and afloat. Plus you do a good job of keeping me in check. I can’t thank you enough for that.  Yes, 2014 will be the year of the huge explosion.

Ericka – Without your efforts, our transition to our .org digs wouldn’t have gone as smoothly as it did.  Your technological know-how has been a cornerstone of our rebirth, and you’re awesome.  Thanks a billion.

Jared – Bro, you’ve supported me time and time again with the comic.  Getting the comic con pass renewed was just the beginning.  Thanks.

Alissa – Honestly, I wasn’t sure where I was gonna stick you when you expressed interest in working with SSB.  At least your heart’s in the right place, and I’m glad to have you on the team.

Gina – Your art is awesome, and your work ethic is impeccable.  I can’t wait to see our comic when it’s all done.

I’ve gone through so many hardships dealing with SSB.  Artists flaking on me, people trying to use SSB as a way to pick up girls (believe me, that’s a headscratcher), people trying to get us to change the core of SSB, who we are.

In 5 years, that hasn’t changed.  We’re still.. “all about that geek life”.  And we’ll continue to be.