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PANEL 1: The EMPEROR stands at the computer console, the screen throwing light on his face. From the console emanates a hologram of the SPARK OF THOUGHT hovering above earth, another blast coming from one of it’s cannons. The EMPEROR turns over his shoulder, cringing at the banging at the door. SOUND EFFECTS: WHAM WHAM WHAM PANEL 2: From behind the EMPEROR’s should, he turns back to look at the hologram. The hologram shows the SPARK OF THOUGHT with a laser beam shooting from it’s cannon. EMPEROR: Lord! Did they just fire on BARCELONA??? PANEL 3: Close up on the EMPEROR, in front of his face is a hologram of the earth, casting a light on his face. EMPEROR: BUT… La sagrada Familia… PANEL 4: A TESSKAN tries starts to pry the door open, his horn poking through the opening, his hands holding each side of the door. Impressions from his previous hits remain in the door, TESSKAN: WE COMIN’ FOR YOU, EMP’ROR. Why not open the door and make this quick? PANEL 5: Close up on the TESSKAN, prying the door open a little more, enough to. be able to look through the crack. TESSKAN: There’s more th’n 70 of us out here. And you got an M-wave pistol with what, 30 shots on it? PANEL 6: The EMPEROR stands holding a gun in his hands, looking at it horrified. TESSKAN (off-panel): HOW YOU FEELIN’ ABOUT THEM ODDS, LITTLE MAN? EMPEROR: Oh God, Tio, WHAT DO I DO? —— 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: The EMPEROR stands at the computer console, the screen throwing light on his face. From the console emanates a hologram of the SPARK OF THOUGHT hovering above earth, another blast coming from one of it’s cannons. The EMPEROR turns over his shoulder, cringing at the banging at the door. SOUND EFFECTS: WHAM WHAM WHAM PANEL 2: From behind the EMPEROR’s should, he turns back to look at the hologram. The hologram shows the SPARK OF THOUGHT with a laser beam shooting from it’s cannon. EMPEROR: Lord! Did they just fire on BARCELONA??? PANEL 3: Close up on the EMPEROR, in front of his face is a hologram of the earth, casting a light on his face. EMPEROR: BUT… La sagrada Familia… PANEL 4: A TESSKAN tries starts to pry the door open, his horn poking through the opening, his hands holding each side of the door. Impressions from his previous hits remain in the door, TESSKAN: WE COMIN’ FOR YOU, EMP’ROR. Why not open the door and make this quick? PANEL 5: Close up on the TESSKAN, prying the door open a little more, enough to. be able to look through the crack. TESSKAN: There’s more th’n 70 of us out here. And you got an M-wave pistol with what, 30 shots on it? PANEL 6: The EMPEROR stands holding a gun in his hands, looking at it horrified. TESSKAN (off-panel): HOW YOU FEELIN’ ABOUT THEM ODDS, LITTLE MAN? EMPEROR: Oh God, Tio, WHAT DO I DO? —— 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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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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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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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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This week’s ComicLab Podcast 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!

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TITLE: Wobbly Legs

https://comiclab.simplecast.com/episodes/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!

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: Special Guest Cathy Guisewite

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Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3xJpaHp

Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/141502

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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