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PANEL 1: Location: The Spreading Fire KIK, the lizard-lie alien, sits at a table reading from a clear tablet, hand on his head. His bird leans over, seemingly reading along with him KIK: I guess Ahmis was right, Buddy. The Circle’s End DOES kinda sing. PANEL 2: From outside their ship, we see the ship zooming through the stars. KIK (from inside): Or at least, these Continuum books sez it’s so. They say it uses the harmonies of a naked singularity to “sing a new song to the universe.” PANEL 4: KIK stretches his arms out as he continues. KIK: And as it sings, the waltz-like rhythm of a fractional quantum hall state forms. And all the chaotic dancers of the cosmic plenum begin to swirl…TOGETHER! PANEL 5: KIK bends over, pulling his hands together. KIK: What was once a crowded dance floor, where everyone was bumpin’ into each other, becomes perfect synchronicity! A swirling ballroom of dancers perfectly aligned, and at perfect Planck-scale densities PANEL 6: KIK swirls his finger in the air. KIK: And as them dancers whirl around the ballroom, faster and faster, they become more stable, more topologically protected! Their dance is irresistible! Every onlooker is intoxicated by their energy! Their entanglement! PANEL 7: KIK brings his fingers to touch close to his face. KIK: And the internal curvature of the dance creates a collective quantum geometry! And in that moment ONLY THE DANCE MATTERS. All quantum information, all spacetime, warps to match the dancers flow! PANEL 8: KIK puts the tablet down to talk directly to his bird. KIK: Or…at least… that’s what the book says? PANEL 9: KIK slumps over with his fists on his chin. The bird looks down at him. Behind them, the door is open to a bright hallways. AHMIS stands int he door way, backlit, with a sweet smile on his face. KIK: I dunno, Buddy. MEBBE I DON’T GET IT YET. —— 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: The Spreading Fire KIK, the lizard-lie alien, sits at a table reading from a clear tablet, hand on his head. His bird leans over, seemingly reading along with him KIK: I guess Ahmis was right, Buddy. The Circle’s End DOES kinda sing. PANEL 2: From outside their ship, we see the ship zooming through the stars. KIK (from inside): Or at least, these Continuum books sez it’s so. They say it uses the harmonies of a naked singularity to “sing a new song to the universe.” PANEL 4: KIK stretches his arms out as he continues. KIK: And as it sings, the waltz-like rhythm of a fractional quantum hall state forms. And all the chaotic dancers of the cosmic plenum begin to swirl…TOGETHER! PANEL 5: KIK bends over, pulling his hands together. KIK: What was once a crowded dance floor, where everyone was bumpin’ into each other, becomes perfect synchronicity! A swirling ballroom of dancers perfectly aligned, and at perfect Planck-scale densities PANEL 6: KIK swirls his finger in the air. KIK: And as them dancers whirl around the ballroom, faster and faster, they become more stable, more topologically protected! Their dance is irresistible! Every onlooker is intoxicated by their energy! Their entanglement! PANEL 7: KIK brings his fingers to touch close to his face. KIK: And the internal curvature of the dance creates a collective quantum geometry! And in that moment ONLY THE DANCE MATTERS. All quantum information, all spacetime, warps to match the dancers flow! PANEL 8: KIK puts the tablet down to talk directly to his bird. KIK: Or…at least… that’s what the book says? PANEL 9: KIK slumps over with his fists on his chin. The bird looks down at him. Behind them, the door is open to a bright hallways. AHMIS stands int he door way, backlit, with a sweet smile on his face. KIK: I dunno, Buddy. MEBBE I DON’T GET IT YET. —— 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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Posted on December 18, 2025 by Beth Reidmiller

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Posted on December 3, 2025 by Beth Reidmiller

For ONE DAY ONLY (today!), the complete 4-book ANATOMY hardcover set is 50% off! It’s every ridiculous deep-dive into dogs, dinos, authors and animals — bundled into four gloriously silly volumes. If you’ve been eyeing the set (or need the perfect gift for someone who loves smart, goofy humor), this is the moment to pounce. When the discount disappears, it’s gone like a dog who heard the cheese drawer open — so grab the full set while it’s half off! Get the bundle here!

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Posted on December 2, 2025 by Beth Reidmiller

For ONE DAY ONLY (today!), the 4-book DRIVE hardcover set is 50% off!  We’ve never had a price that low! It’s all the empires, secret histories, spacefaring misfits, and sci-fi goodness packed into four beautiful volumes. If you’ve been waiting to dive into the series (or want to introduce a fellow sci-fi nerd to the DELIGHT), this is your moment. This deal is ONLY FOR ONE DAY (today!) — so it’s going faster than doughnuts at a Veetan gathering! Buy the 4 pack here!

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Posted on December 1, 2025 by Beth Reidmiller

For ONE DAY ONLY (today!), I’m putting all of my original comic art on sale — each piece just $99! These are the actual hand-drawn originals — ink on bristol, goofy jokes, ducks, dogs, sci-fi weirdness, the whole deal! If you’ve ever wanted a one-of-a-kind piece for your wall (or the perfect gift for a fellow nerd), today’s your shot. When the day ends, the price snaps back — so grab the piece you love while it’s just $99! 

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– (Note: If that text is crossed out, with a yellow post-it note saying “Get a print of this strip”, that means that original has already been purchased. 

This week’s ComicLab Podcast is live!

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Beth Reidmiller

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!

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TITLE: Wobbly Legs

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We always advise having “many legs under your table.” In other words, comic creators should have many sources of revenue. If one is threatened, the others can keep the business aloft. So it’s important, from time to time, to check for wobbly legs! What are the sources of comics income that are currently vulnerable? ALSO: What’s the difference between Design and Style?

This week’s ComicLab Podcast is live!

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Beth Reidmiller

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!

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Cathy Guisewite, the creator of the iconic comic strip ‘Cathy’, shares her journey through the world of cartooning, the challenges she faced as a female cartoonist, and the cultural impact of her work. From her early days of struggling with drawing to her experiences on The Tonight Show, Cathy reflects on her evolution as an artist and the significance of her comic strip in addressing women’s issues. She discusses the release of her 50th Anniversary Collection and the bittersweet feelings surrounding the end of her long-running strip.

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