Damn, I hate being away from the comic. Been a while and for that I’m sorry. But now back to our show.
New format today. I’ve come a long way from January of 2009 when I did a similar format. For the time being (probably until the end of the year) I’ll be doing only one update like this a week. If I get the time and can crank one or two smaller strips out, I most certainly will.
Starting in January I’ll be doing two a week anyway as I’ll be doing the “On Tour” story for the comic book that will be release in March, in time for C2E2 comic convention in Chicago. Of course the comic will be available here on the site as well. If it goes well, I’ll do two or three exclusive comics like that a year. I’d rather put them out for the iPad or other e-readers, but seems the world ain’t totally ready for that big move yet. Come on, this old fart hates printing book. Save a tree, buy an iPad.
A little Judas Priest today. Their album in 1977 was produced by Deep Purple bassist Roger Glover. Trivia! Loved Roger’s on-stage look of the cowboy hate and bullets up his guitar strap. And, the residents of the Zoo where Jeff works are in for a surprise as our man takes control.
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giraffes , Dragons ,FAWOOMS !!! You can’y go wrong there lol. Great stuff man. I’m still liking the podcast too.(Oh and the full page format is great in my opinion.)
Now that’s one way to get their attention and demand some respect. Only problem is he’s gonna have to make sure Poco doesn’t become the lead man on the totem pole, after all it is his actions that have Jeff in this new position of respect. Animals stick together.
I didn’t realize giraffe hooves had stick ’em on them.
Variable panel sizes, insets… a much more complex and sophisticated structure. I like it.
I’ll miss the more frequent updates, but when it comes down to quantity or quality, I lean towards quality. If today’s strip is any indication, this is a good trade-off. A great comic just got even better.
PRIEST-STYLE HEAVY-MET-ALLLLLLL!!!!
Thanks, Byron. One of my all-time favorites.
And I love the new format. 🙂
SKOL!
Love the full-colour FAWOOM! And Jeff’s shit-eating grin. And…well…all of it, really. Great start to the new format!
Um, Byron…where’s the 1977 blog gone?!
Doesn’t seem like the new boss is the same as the ol’ boss. I am curious to see how he reclaims stash from a baboon. I’d think it’s already up in smoke and Jeff might have to make the monkey work it off.
Uh, say, is that a flaming lizard in your pocket? or are you just mad to see me ..?
Hey! Glad to see you made it back! New format looks great. If you’re ever feeling like once a week isn’t enough, don’t feel obligated to put a whole new finished strip up. Some of us would be quite happy with a raw concept sketch or other misc. mental debris.
Thanks Byron, as always, for sharing this great strip with us! 🙂
Wot the Expat said. Raw sketches FTW!
Brave man you are, moving forward and challenging yourself as an artist/storyteller! I think this format and schedule should serve 1977 just fine.
the song at the player isn’t judas priest. something from india