Oh, oh… Bud looks ticked…. So, what is the Loophole that is going to get Bud off the hook? Who could already have his soul? What the hell has Bud been doing to have his soul mortgaged by TWO different entities? Not bad for a boy from the Northside of Chicago! Toon in Monday for the final answer! All will be answered, even if it sucks. It will not be a dream…
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Today’s comic is NUMBER 300 for 1977 the Comic! When I picked up a pencil for the first time in 30 years in 2007 and sketched Bud for the very first time, I had no idea that I’d be here today with all you fantastic readers along for the ride. I’m not typically a sentimental guy and normally a big smart-ass (as you’ve come to know in the comments section) but drawing today’s comic has brought a small tear to my eye. Particularly since I ended up with an 80s band’s song as the title.

At the beginning of 2009 I had written this story of Bud and the gang making it big in the industry. I decided to have Bud, now 50 years old, tell the story to his sole child, the nameless daughter who we’ve seen twice this year. I knew it was a risk taking on such a big story (it really did start last January with a few distractions). But you all have tagged along and have helped form the story with your input and suggestions and occasional nit-pick.

Now that 2009 has come to an end I look back on the year and the only thing that went the way it should was 1977 the Comic. As with most folks in today’s economy the year was not even close to what I wanted. It was extremely stressful for myself and family, but the one thing (besides my three sons) that kept me going was drawing this comic. 2010 looks to be starting off really well as I’ve taken on managing Webcomic Planet, a webcomic listing/promotional website, and I’ve picked up my first new freelance clients in over two years. Joy!

So I wish you and yours a fantastic New Year and hope 2010 brings us all the joy and happiness we all deserve. I have found my happiness here drawing Bud and the gang and sharing them all with you. I have the BEST readers in all of the webcomic industry, and I know I won’t get any arguments on that point! Simply, rock on, man!

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Okay, how the hell did I pick a band that formed in 1987 and has NOTHING to do with the 70s? That breaks the big rule for including only songs from the 70s or by groups that were popular in the 70s. Hmmm. Well, today’s comic title is actually a NEW Winger song released earlier this year. I picked it for two reasons. One, the lyrics are just DEAD on to Bud’s dealing with the Devil. All the ups and downs of having made the deal and finding fame and fortune. Two, this song would be a song that OLD Bud would buy and listen to. Come on, the thing just rocks, don’t it? I can even understand the lyrics! So, old Bud (me) decided to make a special exception for comic #300 and put in a NEW rock song that you all should be listening to.
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