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As our own John Scott Lewinski pointed out in his interview with Doc Hammer and Jackson Publick, the Venture Bros. masterminds, the show is a cult treasure, but not so hot in the big picture.

It's a source of perpetual heartbreak for me, knowing that the many people I convert with my DVDs are just a mere drop in the bucket. Even worse, despite the insane number of fans that flood convention floors to hear Hammer and Publick talk, other [adult swim] celebrities of arguably less awesome programming get the mainstream love. Just check out this great LA Weekly interview (and photoshoot, ladies) with Hammer and Publick to remind yourself why these guys are so marvelous.

People like Brendon Small, Seth McFarlane and Seth Green (a lot of Seths, actually) get face-recognition because of their work for [as], but it still feels like Hammer and Publick aren't on quite as many people's radars. It doesn't make sense to me. Their show is a hit and is followed by a loyal fanbase that, for the most part, is pretty willing to share the love (most fans I know have converted a few other people). Admittedly, I'm probably biased because I think of this duo almost as a couple of rock stars.

I mean, for crying out loud. Look at them! These photos are, like, out of a geek girl's Tiger Beat. I'm tempted to print these photos out, buy a locker, tape them to the inside of said locker, and draw hearts around 'em.

All right, that's my cue to go calm down and cease the creepy. In the meantime, enjoy this clip of the guys at last year's Dragon*Con Venture Bros. panel. They really love those damn speedsuits.