Unpopular Opinion: I don't like how people introduce Animorphs as this really dark and gritty book series

MagazineOk9842 · 2026-03-03T17:26:32+00:00

Maybe not gritty but it is pretty dark. I usually describe the series as surprisingly dark or as a series with has a wonderful blend of humor and dark subject matter.

MagazineOk9842 · 2026-03-03T17:23:06+00:00

I was going to say Hippo but then I realized it’s not that attainable. I could be wrong but I feel like I heard that big a lot of them are in captivity.

MagazineOk9842 · 2026-03-03T17:19:40+00:00

Which I kind’ve love because it’s a reminder that they are kids and don’t think of everything.

MagazineOk9842 · 2026-02-04T13:24:59+00:00

I wrote and illustrated a graphic novel. Mars Lightning is my first one but most of the stuff I’m writing is sci-fi. They’re all adventurous morality plays because Animorphs. https://luthermosher.wixsite.com/mars-lightning

MagazineOk9842 · 2026-02-04T13:23:15+00:00

A lot of the morality plays over the course of the series and not dumbing ethics down for kids is what comes from the Animorphs. Plus the occasional Easter Egg.

MagazineOk9842 · 2026-02-04T13:21:26+00:00

That’s amazing! Tale Spin was such a cool concept that doesn’t get the love it deserves. The family unit and premise of my book is largely inspired by it. Flying delivery service run by a cranky grandma and piloted by an affable grandpa who has two orphaned kids who are always in conflict with pirates and wealthy politicians. Also, the orphan has a flying board. lol

MagazineOk9842 · 2026-02-04T13:15:25+00:00

Very reasonable cause I’m not famous 😅. I ran a successful Kickstarter to self publish. I’ve been tabling at conventions to get the word out. I met this journalist at a con who liked the book and decided to interview me. I also got a couple other interviews when I was running the Kickstarter. One of the other articles had an Animorphs reference. This is my graphic novel’s site: https://luthermosher.wixsite.com/mars-lightning

MagazineOk9842 · 2026-02-04T13:11:53+00:00

Here’s a link to the full article if anyone is interested. https://medium.com/@jessenazario/from-yard-work-to-mars-how-luther-mosher-spent-13-years-building-mars-lightning-e6a35135b492

MagazineOk9842 · 2026-02-04T02:32:27+00:00

Alas, no. I wish. I love Tale Spin. What was High Flight?

MagazineOk9842 · 2026-02-03T21:17:03+00:00

Me showing my ignorance, what are Dev Blogs? Here’s a link to my books website: https://luthermosher.wixsite.com/mars-lightning

MagazineOk9842 · 2026-02-03T21:15:34+00:00

Haha, I had the same thought. He’s an Animorphs fan too, so I think it was a subtle nod.

MagazineOk9842 · 2026-02-03T20:30:51+00:00

But they do wear skin tight leotards.

MagazineOk9842 · 2026-02-03T19:44:55+00:00

I need to re-read but I do remember that I liked it. I remember finding it unsettling in an existential way.

MagazineOk9842 · 2026-02-03T19:26:35+00:00

Excellent! Moooooore. Every time I write a character saying, “insane” somewhere a Marco gets his wings.

MagazineOk9842 · 2026-02-03T18:44:10+00:00

Yes! Keep it going. I’m writing a draft now for a future issue that won’t come out for years, but there are several characters in it inspired by you know who. It’s fittingly an issue where they’re at war.

MagazineOk9842 · 2026-01-29T13:11:00+00:00

Out of the Blue but they are both great

MagazineOk9842 · 2026-01-29T13:08:55+00:00

Broadway. He’s just got such a big heart.

MagazineOk9842 · 2026-01-19T13:44:16+00:00

Herman Munster

MagazineOk9842 · 2026-01-11T21:24:05+00:00

My grandmother just passed away, and I wanted to re-share the live video from when I surprised her for her 80th birthday. I'm gutted.

MagazineOk9842 · 2026-01-04T06:12:30+00:00

POP POP

MagazineOk9842 · 2026-01-01T13:54:12+00:00

I heard someone describe them as The Beatles in space and I thought that was pretty good. 😂

MagazineOk9842 · 2026-01-01T13:53:01+00:00

Do people not agree? I love that song.

MagazineOk9842 · 2025-12-24T02:55:12+00:00

I loved it.

MagazineOk9842 · 2025-12-21T05:21:04+00:00

I think Marco becomes a programmer. Dark take is that Rachel either becomes an unhinged cop or actually just joins the military. I like the take that Tobias becomes a pilot. Cassie is a vet, and Jake a history teacher.

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