PTJ Universe Connections

Jul 7, 2024

PTJ Universe Connections

Introduction

  • Overview of PTJ Universe, comparing it to Marvel and DC Universes.
  • Key comics within the PTJ Universe: Lookism, Viral Hit, Questism, My Life as a Loser, Manager Kim, Juvenile Offender.
  • Purpose: Examine references and interactions among different comics in the PTJ Universe.
  • Warning: Heavy spoilers ahead.

Notable Connections

Viral Hit

  1. Roomsquit Stream (Lookism Ch. 287) & Streaming Easter Eggs.
  2. Hoben Yu, Snapper, and Guol (Lookism Ch. 288): Similar to the KStar event from Viral Hit.
  3. Anti-Smoking Campaign: Viral Hit's character references in a different PTJ short comic.
  4. Viral Hit YouTube: Mention in My Life as a Loser Ch. 4.
  5. Max and Derk reference in My Life as a Loser Ch. 22.
  6. Zoe Park in Lookism Magazine cover (My Life as a Loser Ch. 23).
  7. Jan Soul in Viral Hit Ch. 24.
  8. Sangman Goo Boxing Tournament Connections with Johan and Zach.
  9. Various character mentions and interactions in Viral Hit (e.g., Ch. 14, 45, 46, 43).

Questism

  1. Yan Sang in Questism Ch. 11.
  2. D.Lee connections via D's brother in Questism Ch. 10.
  3. Yun's timeline placements in the universe.
  4. Yanang's actions affecting the Questism plot.

Lookism

  1. Lookism references in other works (e.g. Daniel Park & Amy/Natalie in My Life as a Loser Ch. 7).
  2. Different lookism executives & key plot references (e.g. Ch. 318, 323, 324, etc.).
  3. Gango mentions and plot related reveals.

My Life as a Loser

  1. Crew references placing Anel's storyline within the universe timeline.
  2. Various character mentions (e.g. Bur Knuckles, Pink Man, etc.) and cross-title events.

Manager Kim

  1. Wide range of cameos and cross-title interactions.
  2. Important appearances: SAM Dak, Hobin, Yung.

Juvenile Offender

  1. Connections via appearances and training sequences from other title characters.
  2. Important character development via other title influences: hobin, Yun, etc..

Conclusion

  • 50 different references/cameos: Examples of PTJ Universe's interconnections.
  • Importance of cross-title interactions: Shows a rich, interwoven storyworld similar to Marvel/DC.
  • Final thoughts on fan engagement and potential future connections.

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