Soma

Soma
Micah Gunnell often hides the word soma in the graphic novels.
First reference:	Aftermath
"Soma" on Wikipedia

The word soma appears frequently in comics illustrated by Micah Gunnell.

About

The word soma has multiple meanings, including the following:

• Soma is the Greek word for body. It is used in anatomy to refer to cell bodies, such as the soma of neurons, and is the root of the words somatic and psychosomatic.
• Soma is the name of a hallucinogenic drink used ritualistically by early Vedic and Persian cultures. The exact plant used is no longer known, but it has been hypothesized to be either a hallucinogenic mushroom or cannabis.
• Soma is a Hindu god often depicted by a bull, bird, or embryo. The god evolved into a lunar deity, and is often identified with the Hindu moon god "Chandra".
• Soma is the name of a narcotic tranquilizer regularly taken by all members of society in order to produce feelings of euphoric happiness in Aldous Huxley's Brave New World.
• Soma is a brand name of the prescription medication Carisoprodol, a skeletal muscle relaxant which has been found to have some abuse potential.
• Soma is a decades-old, very popular punk and hardcore music venue in San Diego, CA.

Notes

• In a question-and-answer session on the Aspen Comics website forum, Micah declined to reveal what his reference to soma means.

References by Graphic Novel

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  The word soma appears on Claire's sneaker.
  (Aftermath)
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  The word soma appears in the graffiti on the wall into which Claire crashes Brody's car.
  (Aftermath)
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  The word soma appears on the armed robber's license plate. Earlier references to and depictions of the car use different plate numbers.
  (Control)
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  The word soma appears on Mr. Bennet's cell phone.
  (Wireless, Part 2)