Back in harness
Well, I have come up with a story for you. Next week I'll write and rough it out, and the week after I'll start drawing. Once I have a buffer I'll start running it on the website. I've enjoyed putting the comics up complete on Patreon the day they start on the website but it might take me a few "issues" to build up enough spare weeks to start doing that again. I will continue to add hi-res PDFs when all the pages are done.
Here's what might be the cover, but if I change my mind and think of something better, won't be the cover. But it's something to look at in the meantime, right? I polished up the logo for the second run.
My only fear with this cover is that it makes it incredibly obvious what the issue is about.
Comments (37)
Wot? Judge a story by it's cover? Even then it might be only a Temporary Cover, so I'll read it first, great mysterious subject or not, thank you!
Clearly Lottie’s been knocked out after one too many rounds vs. a fishing bird in her secret forested fight club ring. I didn’t see this coming.
I was enjoying Conan, but this is more my type of thing! Looking forward to this project!
'incredibly obvious”? The squared circle? The sweet science? My face is my fortune?
Yuss! I knew The Man couldn't keep our Johnny down for long!
They haven't yet built the man, that can keep old Johnny down.
You are an inspiration.
Thank you, John! Don't push yourself too hard - I think we're an understanding lot.
Thank you Katherine. I have to do something with my days, and I have a regime designed (after many years) not to exhaust myself. I'm not good at sitting idle.
Sir! I'm sorry this has all been so demoralizing, but you are a saint! To clarify–NOT one of the martyrs, but one of those who had a long and satisfying life of comic productivity. We all appreciate your dedicated endurance!
If Steeple has clearly taught us one thing, it is never to underestimate seagulls. They've even brought our biggest heroes low. https://steeple.church/comic/one-chip/
Waterfowl in general are threatening. Take geese, they're like little dinosaurs!
More Solver is always welcome, especially after the cliffhanger the last story ended on. Very excited to learn if Lottie has met her match with this seabird or if this is just some kind of Hitchcock homage.
Very excited for more Solver
At least the puffer is "unmarked"... for now...
Looks great! PS Is it OK to give Conan away? Privately? To your friends*?
I have no control over what you do, Ken, just please don't get me thrown into the "hoosegow"
If you only read one seabird-themed forest-based illegal fight club comic this spring, make it this one!
Yup. Obviously a tribute to the most recent Hayao Miyazaki's movie, but here is the Heron that try to kill the main character. I'm happy to see "Solver" again. Thank you.
Yes to a new Solver!
Though still disappointed about how the Conan story turned out, I can't be any less than excited for the return of Solver!
Looks great!
Hooray!
A new Solver fills me with joy!
Her puffer was no match for the furious beak.
Wonderful, it's always a comfort to see these two! I mean, not quite as much of a comfort as it would be if Lottie were verifiably conscious, but still.
Yes! This is just what I need. Even though the cover really clearly tells the whole story Love the new logo.
Now, go get BOOM to publish it 👍😁
Really looking forward to the Rime of the Ancient Macho Man!
'"O yeah, O yeah," said Macho to the other, "The cream hath risen to the top, my brotherrrrrr !"' -- Samuel Taylor Coleridge, probably
Ah yes, gull boxing. That noble sport.
Murdered by a seagull in a boxing ring. Her only weakness.
She's not dead yet. She's getting better!
Was the Belgian seagull-imitating competition an inspiration, by any chance?
That was quick! Thankyou!
Obvious? Not at all. I mean, well, yes. But there is some ambiguity as to whether that's a pelican or albatross
See? See? I've already said too much.