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PANEL 1: Location tag: LORCA. We see a beautiful white sandy beach with waves lapping up, a palm tree, foliate in the background with a building behind them. Behind the building is a very large imperial ship. PANEL 2: The ADMIRAL, a woman with high cheek bones and tied-back dark hair, stands in front of a idilic scenery of palm trees and a sunny sky. In front of her is a crowd of small, squirrel like creatures with Mohawks: The Rhino. ADMIRAL: For those I didn’t meet in transit, my name is Admiral Machado, and I’ll be overseeing your pilot training here on Lorca. PANEL 2: Close up on the ADMIRAL as she continues. ADMIRAL: Given the threat of our enemies, I was intent on starting your training IMMEDIATELY. PANEL 3: The Admiral continues speaking. ADMIRAL: BUT! The Imperial psychologist has determined you are in a transitional state of shock. You’ve instantly lost everything you’ve ever known. So any training we start now would APPARENTLY be lost in a haze. Instead, he’s ordered one week of medical R&R before we begin. PANEL 4: The ADMIRAL looks down at a transparent tablet computer in her hand. ADMIRAL: “sigh” So…you’ve each been issued swimsuits, snorkels, a personal music device filled with “The Beach Boys”, and an in-room piña colada blender. PANEL 5: The ADMIRAL, in front of top a sea of Rhine, pauses, looks closer at her screen which has a sticky note attached to it. [no text] PANEL 6: The ADMIRAL, with the Rhine watching, takes the sticky note off the screen and reads it. ADMIRAL: …and I see he’s tacked on an addendum note. PANEL 7: The ADMIRAL reads the note. The Rhino look at each other and her. ADMIRAL: You are further asked… “Not to place The Beach Boys in the blender.” ——— Want to read the full story? Join us at Patreon.com/drive for the *FULL* Tales of the Drive archives, art giveaways, fun community, and more! DRIVE copyright Dave Kellett. Colors by Beth Reidmiller
PANEL 1: Location tag: LORCA. We see a beautiful white sandy beach with waves lapping up, a palm tree, foliate in the background with a building behind them. Behind the building is a very large imperial ship. PANEL 2: The ADMIRAL, a woman with high cheek bones and tied-back dark hair, stands in front of a idilic scenery of palm trees and a sunny sky. In front of her is a crowd of small, squirrel like creatures with Mohawks: The Rhino. ADMIRAL: For those I didn’t meet in transit, my name is Admiral Machado, and I’ll be overseeing your pilot training here on Lorca. PANEL 2: Close up on the ADMIRAL as she continues. ADMIRAL: Given the threat of our enemies, I was intent on starting your training IMMEDIATELY. PANEL 3: The Admiral continues speaking. ADMIRAL: BUT! The Imperial psychologist has determined you are in a transitional state of shock. You’ve instantly lost everything you’ve ever known. So any training we start now would APPARENTLY be lost in a haze. Instead, he’s ordered one week of medical R&R before we begin. PANEL 4: The ADMIRAL looks down at a transparent tablet computer in her hand. ADMIRAL: “sigh” So…you’ve each been issued swimsuits, snorkels, a personal music device filled with “The Beach Boys”, and an in-room piña colada blender. PANEL 5: The ADMIRAL, in front of top a sea of Rhine, pauses, looks closer at her screen which has a sticky note attached to it. [no text] PANEL 6: The ADMIRAL, with the Rhine watching, takes the sticky note off the screen and reads it. ADMIRAL: …and I see he’s tacked on an addendum note. PANEL 7: The ADMIRAL reads the note. The Rhino look at each other and her. ADMIRAL: You are further asked… “Not to place The Beach Boys in the blender.” ——— Want to read the full story? Join us at Patreon.com/drive for the *FULL* Tales of the Drive archives, art giveaways, fun community, and more! DRIVE copyright Dave Kellett. Colors by Beth Reidmiller
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Drive Pals! The next episode of THE WRONG WAY is up! And this time, we tackle my pal Jim Davis’ orange furball…GARFIELD! I love how my (incorrect) version came out — I hope you’ll check it out. These shows are so fun to make. And so far….no lawsuit from Jim! So it’s a win-win episode! 🙂

And if you missed them, here’s the first two episodes:

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzfGkZEDtPA
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This week’s ComicLab is live!

Pals! Every week my cartooning pal Brad Guigar and I fire up the mics to talk about comics. It’s half shop talk, half how-to, and half friendship. That’s right: WE SQUEEZED IN THREE HALVES. It’s tips and tricks and all the joys of cartooning as a pro!

And here’s a summary of this week’s show, which just went live! 

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TITLE: “F*** me! That actually worked!”

This week’s episode is sponsored by Hogan’s Alley magazine! We’ll discuss those moments in our careers when we said, “F*** me! That actually worked!” Also, a listener writes in to say that they want to take our advice and make the jump to Bluesky, but it causes too much anxiety.

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  • Hogan’s Alley magazine
  • “F*** me! That actually worked!”
  • UPDATE: Diamond Comics Distributors
  • UPDATE: The Wrong Way
  • “Bluesky stresses me out!”

Summary

In this episode, Dave and Brad are pleased to welcome the sponsorship of Hogan’s Alley Magazine! The conversation starts with a discussion about unexpected successes in the comics industry, sharing personal anecdotes and insights on what works in webcomics and the importance of niche topics. In this conversation, Dave Kellett and Brad discuss their evolving experiences with monetization in the comic industry, reflecting on their initial skepticism towards various platforms like T-shirts, advertising, and crowdfunding. They share personal anecdotes about their misjudgments regarding new technologies and trends, emphasizing the importance of humility and adaptability in their careers. Two mid-show updates touch on the recent bankruptcy of Diamond Comics Distributors and their new show, The Wrong Way. In this conversation, Brad and Dave discuss the challenges and anxieties surrounding social media for artists, particularly in building an online presence while focusing on their craft. They explore the importance of self-promotion, the consequences of delaying engagement with social media, and the potential of new platforms like Blue Sky. The discussion emphasizes the need for artists to balance their creative work with the realities of marketing and audience building while addressing the mental health aspects of sharing their work online.


This week’s ComicLab is live!

Pals! Every week my cartooning pal Brad Guigar and I fire up the mics to talk about comics. It’s half shop talk, half how-to, and half friendship. That’s right: WE SQUEEZED IN THREE HALVES. It’s tips and tricks and all the joys of cartooning as a pro!

And here’s a summary of this week’s show, which just went live! 

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TITLE: Business Advice: Embrace Discomfort

We’re heading into a year promising significant upheaval in business, social media, publishing, and more. But after twenty-five years of self-publishing, cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar have learned an important lesson: Discomfort is crucial to growing as an artist and as a businessperson.

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Summary

In this conversation, cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar explore the importance of discomfort in personal and artistic growth, emphasizing that taking risks is essential for creativity. The duo reflects on their experiences in the comic industry, discussing the challenges of adapting to change and the innovator’s dilemma faced by established artists. They conclude with insights on the necessity of continuous learning and adaptation in a rapidly evolving landscape. In this conversation, Dave and Brad discuss the challenges and opportunities of innovation in creative careers, emphasizing the importance of embracing discomfort and taking risks. They explore various strategies for creative growth, including collaboration and mentorship, and share insights on navigating social media dynamics, particularly with new platforms like Blue Sky. The discussion highlights the significance of being proactive in one’s career and the emotional complexities of online interactions.


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