Here’s some info about Casey at the Bat for new and/or curious readers:
Q: Isn’t “Casey at the Bat” the name of a famous baseball poem?
A: Yes it is. “Casey at the Bat: A Ballad of the Republic Sung in the Year 1888” is a baseball poem written in 1888 by Ernest Thayer and published in the San Francisco Examiner (then called The Daily Examiner) on June 3, 1888.
Q: Why is this comic called “Casey at the Bat”?
A: The lead character, Casey, joins a softball league to get over a breakup and begin a new life, while trying not to strike out. My husband came up with the title.
Q: Is there going to be a lot of sports?
A: Actually, no. Casey is a slice of life romantic comedy with sports a primary theme. There are softball, hockey and other sports themed comics throughout, but sports themselves are not the main focus of the comic.
Q: Is this comic suitable for a young audience?
A: Yes, although the comic does involve gay relationships, I believe the comic is suitable for kids of junior high/middle school age and up, as well as adults. Some have even referred to it as “Gay Archie”.
Q: Is “Glasscock” your real name?
A: Yes.
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Have a question about Casey at the Bat? Drop me a line in the comments or via e-mail at bob@bobglasscock.com and I’ll do my best to answer them. Bob
