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June 26, 2008

Templar: That woman's name is Feather.

It's like naming a snake Fluffy, or a piranha Cuddles.

The more I think about it, the more sensible it seems that the Jakeskin are a matriarchal society. Not by design, though. I think that's just how things shook out.

As far as Jakes go, Gene's family is a little strange in that Gene knows exactly who his dad is, and he has the same dad as all his brothers and sisters. With a growing mob of multiple babies by multiple fathers, Jackie's a much more typical Jakeskin woman. Those kids of hers will grow up with Jackie as a constant, and her relatives as satellite supports and influences. When they're old enough to Do Their Bit, like Marcus is trying to do right now, It'll be for Jackie's sake and under Jackie's direction.

And don't think she doesn't know that. Take a look at how Feather's running the show, after all.

Anyway, I'll be at Wizard World Chicago this weekend! I'll be in Artist's Alley at 3910 B, with misprints and shirts to sell/ I'll be takin' orders for book two, too. Drop on by, say hi!

Posted by Spike at June 26, 2008 09:25 PM

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Looks like lil Zora doesn't like Gramma talking about hurting her friend.

Can't wait to see how all this turns out!

Posted by Lady Malchav at June 26, 2008 10:58 PM
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Feather's pretty much a badass.

I really like how you've been drawing her and Gene these past two pages. I don't know if anything's different or what. Maybe I'm just excited to see new pages!

Posted by Magnolia at June 26, 2008 11:53 PM
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I like Templar AZ more and more!

It'd be nice for a little Wiki on the various people, landmarks, movements and religion/creeds in that town.

For instance, are these people in any way related to the "Wicker Heads"? Just curious, they have the "Urban Primitive" perfect.

Posted by GreenGestalt at June 27, 2008 12:03 AM
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My very favorite fiction style is a complex and cohesive world with each separate part highlighted by memorable characters, where the story slowly expands and explores the various parts and hidden secrets of the world. That is to say, Spike's got it exactly how I like it, but also has believable and clever dialogue and great, interesting art. I couldn't stop even if I wanted to.

Posted by Jala at June 27, 2008 06:39 AM
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