JEEZUS, so much to do. I'll explain it all tomorrow, guys. Promise.
Comics: January 2007 Archives
And that YOU are the intended audience.
I haven't had much time to touch on the class rivalry that goes down in Templar (except for, y'know, the first twenty pages of this chapter), but there'll be more on that later.
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Ya know, it takes a special kind of completely innocent social incompetence to cheerfully turn a spotlight on a near-stranger's physical eccentricities, then prattle on afterwards as if you have no idea you've just kicked their ego in the teeth. Especially when you're a bit of a freak yourself.
Oh MAN, did I have a busy weekend. Sorry I didn't update three times last week, guys, but I was just overwhelmed. And there's still a lot more to tell you guys about. I've been getting some great stuff in the mail, and The Pre-Order Project is over 2/3rds of the way to the goal, and popular demand is going to get a new t-shirt designed if you guys aren't careful. But I'll get into all that later.
Some people really just have no idea. I'm sure you know what I'm talking about.
I love this page. Scipio looks so freakin' enormous. He could probably kill Ben by accident by tripping and falling on him, like horses do at equestrian competitions. THUD. Which is perfect, because Ben's just about jockey-sized.
But yeah, anyway: This update blurb's gonna be a little short; I've got a lot of email and questions to answer. So...
Enjoy the comic!
Bah. I need to see that band like I need a hole in the head.
And I guess most of you know by now, but the Templar, Arizona Pre-Order Project is just... wow. I am completely speechless.
I put the pre-order page up and started spamming the link at around 4:00 AM Monday morning. I thought I was being reasonable when I responded to a curious email by saying I hoped I would be able to print the book before the end of the summer.
72 hours, and the progress bar is nearly half-full.
72 hours.
I am not worthy. Seriously.
I've had orders and donations from France, the UK, Canada, and Japan. I've been linked on Metafiliter, Newsarama and The Beat. I've had some hilarious and truly imaginative requests for sketches and commissions I really, really look forward to drawing. And there's been no end to the kind words and encouragement from bloggers, readers and other cartoonists.
I originally dreaded that this would just turn out to be humiliating. I'm a bit relieved to report that it's merely been amazing.
Have I said thank you, yet? Cuz I need to. Thank you. Thank you so, so much. You guys are great.
I've been spamming this news far and wide since about four o'clock this morning, and it only just now occurred to me that I'd neglected actually mentioning it in my blog. Stunning.
Anyway: The Templar, Arizona Pre-Order Project is finally up and running!
You guys wanna see Templar in print as bad as I do. I know it, because I've read the emails. Problem is, I don't have the scratch to get it done. But this is designed to fix that, and maybe get you guys a little something extra to boot for your faith in me.
Click on over, read the FAQ, and order a book! THIS IS GOING TO BE AWESOME.
And pardon me if Templar is just a touch late out of the gate, this week. Spent too much of the weekend on the Project, not enough on the comic. Oops.
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I talk to myself, sometimes. Does anyone else do that? I tried to keep a lid on it when I moved in with Matt because I don't make much sense when I do it and I didn't want to freak him out, but now I don't really care and mutter/jabber/giggle away while I'm working and he's in the room with me. I don't think he cares. If he does, he doesn't say.
That's good, because I obviously can't stop myself voluntarily.
You know where to find it, am I right?
I'm not a fan of architecture. Seriously. Which is ridiculous, considering the upcoming page. I'm dumb.
And Nick Cave is seriously the only man on the planet who I give permission to wear a mullet. I can't believe he can get away with it like he does.
Yup, they're here again! And while, naturally, I urge everyone near and far to vote for Templar, Arizona in whatever capacity they may feel is appropriate, I'm also gonna use the ballot to recommend some strips you might not have heard of. Vote for these guys, they deserve it! And if you don't have voting access, just read 'em. They're good. Good good good.
Outstanding Science Fiction Comic
Pug Davis
Nine Planets Without Intelligent Life
Outstanding Fantasy Comic
Outstanding Comedic Comic
Achewood
Cat and Girl
The Non-Adventures of Wonderella
Outstanding Layout
Dresden Codak
Small Boy and Monkey
Outstanding Black and White Art
Outstanding Environment Design
This isn't all the categories and all the nominations I'm going to make, but it's all I can think of for now. I've got a while before the nomination rounds close. And if you have any suggestions or wanna stump for your favorites, feel free! I always dig finding new stuff worth reading.
Think I'll skip sleep tonight and get started on the next page now. I'm just getting too far behind.
And remember,guys, all the stuff in my Spreadshirt shop still has FREE SHIPPING to the US and Canada with the "FREESHIPPING07" coupon code for the rest of January! Take advantage!
Now that Templar's thrice-weekly regardless of the tip jar, the jar's gimmick is kinda useless. I'll be fixing that soon. Something's in the works, watch for it.
Passing out, now.
Don't suggest he's not normal, darn it. He'll get in a snit. You just see if he doesn't.
I love the contrast in size between those two in the last panel. Scip probably benches barbells heavier then Ben for warm-ups.
And hey, while I have your attention: SPREADSHIRT IS OFFERING FREE SHIPPING IN JANUARY! And hey, I just so happen to have a Spreadshirt shop all my own. To get free shipping on any one of the nifty items I've got in there, just enter "FREESHIPPING07" in the coupon code box at checkout. Simple, huh? Take advantage, why don'tcha.
Back to work...
...oh yeah, by the way, my wedding anniversary was yesterday. We forgot. Again. Just like last year. Oops.
Three years. God, that's so weird.
First update of the year, and it's late. POOR OMEN. But I'm gonna get started on the next page right away, so maybe I can head this thing off at the pass yet.
