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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Discussion (44) ¬
Oh, man, the boobs on Bud. I feel so conflicted. 😀
“I have the BEST readers in all of the webcomic industry, and I know I won’t get any arguments on that point!” Well speaking for myself, Yes. Some of these other slackers..ha ha j/k
Happy New Year. Looking forward to the ride in 2010. Thanks for your support of my little part of the blogosphere this year.
Congratulations on #300, that’s such an accomplishment. I’m so ready for 2010 now, Bud always seems to find a way out, but with his soul on the line by two entities somethings gonna catch up to him eventually. I’m ready for the next 300….bring it on.
Man, 300 comics. They’ve changed a lot, besides the gender switch. Such as everybody’s hair, everybody’s faces, everybody’s …….. yeah, a lot of changes.
You can’t have it, mean ol’ debbil lady… Bud’s already SOLD HIS SOUL TO ROCK N’ ROLL!
Congrats Byron, & Happy 2010! Man, it sounds weird to say 2010, it only seems a short time ago that folks were freaking out about Y2K, and here that’s already been 10 years – where does the time go?!! Great Winger song by the way. I always liked Winger & felt that they were always unfairly dumped on for some reason. I think of all of the 80’s Hair Bands, they were one of the more talented. In fact, one of my favorite releases from 2009 was an album from Crown Of Thorns – the group headed by Jean Beauvoir, the old Plasmatics guitarist, entitled “Faith”. It sounds very much like it could have been released in the 80’s & I think one of the reasons I like it (besides it being a great album) is that it sounds allot like Winger.
This is hilarious.Well done on doing 300 all with such quality.
Yes, I could see Bud listening to that, and so VERY appropriate! It started off and I thought, “Yeah, 80’s, whatever” and then I caught myself grinning when the first chorus started. Oops.
(What this storyline suddenly brought to mind today was Sold My Soul off Nazareth’s 1973 Razamanaz. Must admit, I only thought of that because I actually owned it, the second album I ever bought. It doesn’t really fit the story.)
I love the twist in today’s comic. I totally didn’t see that one coming. 🙂
I lied. Razamanaz was not the second album I bought, but the third. Slade’s Slayed, then Status Quo’s Piledriver, then Razamanaz. My parents didn’t totally give up on my sense of taste until the one after that, Queen II.
Congrats on 300! Well, if it makes you feel any better, Kip Winger played bass for Alice Cooper before Winger made it. So the connection to Alice Cooper (who was a wee bit popular) certainly can be traced to the 70’s! 😉
Happy new year! But surely ol’ Devil Liz would say ‘Who the *heaven* are you?’ Heheheh…
I’m thinking Bud(ette) has a Plan and doesn’t even know it…
Congrats on entering the 300 level, welcome aboard ;0)
Well done in making it to 300, I should live so long! 😉
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Hmmm, if Bud gets too angry we’ll loose those great boobs! Kind makes you want him to “chill out” and stay just as bouncy as he/she is! 😉
And of course he sold his soul to his band/music, that’s all there is eh?
Here’s to the next 300! Looking forward to the ride!
Bob
Congratulations on Number 300! Bud’s boobs does have a certain ring to it. Hmmm…
I should have said this on the lesbian comic.
But man, you fulfilled a frustrated anticipation from seven seasons of Ranma 1/2. So close, so many teasers but never gave in and got with a girl while in girl form.
Also some wild guesses on who has his soul, he just slept with a Succubus, the devil’s daughter got to his soul before she did, the magic frog… sold his soul for rock concert tickets to Cthulu LoL
It’s easy to be a frequent guest with a host like that. Congratulations on the 300, it’s truly a great achievement, may 2010 be as productive as ever.
Releasing my eyes’ grip on Buds boobs… This soul for success, fame, fortune or talent thing might have worked in them blues days, she ought to have known real rock musicians don’t have a soul to start with. Though I have the feeling Buds matter might be a bit more delicate.
Everyone, cherish your hangovers and have a jolly new year!
I have a feeling that a Buddette left hook might be coming up for Ms. DeVil……..
Congrats on 300 and here’s to another 300–Happy New Year!
Congrats on #300, Byron! I’m sorry I forgot to say it earlier!
Just been playing a bit of catchup as I have been off air for a bit… Of course she cant have his soul, we all know he has already sold it (He sold his soul to rock and roll)