Nuclear Nerds of the Accidental Apocalypse
A 12 issue dark comedy series following the adventures of irradiated Zeke and Jelly as they navigate a post apocalyptic world in search of good times, good friends and the promised land.
ISSUE 00
The Beginning of the End takes us deep inside Cheyenne Mountain, home to the North American Aerospace Defense Command and the world’s most dangerous “launch” button. On a cold New Year’s Eve in late 2021, we discover all the juicy (and cheesy) details of the events leading up to the Accidental Apocalypse.
ISSUE 1
Well This is Unfortunate finds us in the suburban basement of our two unnamed protagonists. The bombs dropped a little more than thirty days ago. Their neighborhood, along with the distant Vegas skyline, has been flattened. An ominous orange haze hangs over what’s left of the once vibrant desert oasis. Food & supplies, along with tempers, are running short.
ISSUE 2
In Welcome to Wakmart, Zeke and Jelly, journey to the outskirts of Lost Wages. As the two stand before the store’s smashed front doors, there’s a sense of heated anticipation — everything they could ever want, including TP, lies just on the other side. But, as we know all too well, it’s never that easy.
ISSUE 3
Is This Farewell? A new partnership as the gang comes upon an overturned rock tour bus to investigate. This super-fan-must-loot opportunity turns into a race against super storm looming on the horizon.
ISSUE 4
We are Definitely Not Alone. The gang meets a new nerd and explores the untold secrets of the true government warehouse of the unknown and unexplained: Area 51 and a half.
ISSUE 5
Oh Shit! After a bathroom stop gone badly, the gang finds themselves captured in a nefarious trap and meet the Wasteland’s biggest assholes: The Marauders.
ISSUE 6
Jail Break The gang makes their grand escape. Nothing is more satisfying than executing a great plan. If only one had a great plan.
ISSUE 7
Down the Rabbit Hole The gang finds an unlikely savior in the forest and embark on a strange trip of the mind.
ISSUE 8
Bert and Jelly’s Wild Ride Jelly takes a ride with Bert and learns about the new world order…or at least Bert’s version of it.