New Online Comic - Page 2

brainslug · 08-06-2004, 01:58 AM

Comic # 8 - Pillaging and Looting is now online, Enjoy

www.brainslug.com

Meister: The bunny from Monty Python is actually one of Dante's Heroes, If there ever is a need for a strip which include Dante's room or cage, expect to see a poster of the Monty Python rabbit on the wall. Him and probably Freddy Kruger..

Toffeecake: The story for my comic is actually something that's been in my mind since about 1999. I've been kind of developping the idea for a long time. I work in animation and originally intended to make the idea into a cartoon. Since that wasn't feasable, I decided that a web comic would be the best way to get my ideas out there... i then converted my site if emphasize the new comics and started making them.

Mike McC · 08-06-2004, 02:28 AM

Damn, this is some very high quality stuff. Like as had been said before, the art style is fresh and unique (I'm getting tired of seeing GENERIC MANGA STYLE whenever I look at new comics nowadays), and very good to boot. Also, I too was reminded of Calvin and Hobbes, but at the same time you manage to keep your work apart from it, so you don't look like some kind of cheap copy. Very high quality. It instantly went into my bookmarks folder, and I anticipate the future editions!

Windrift-RPG · 08-06-2004, 07:46 PM

I'm just rehashing what everyone else has already said, but I thought I'd voice my opinion anyhow.

Upon clicking the link, my first thought was "Wow, what a snazzy layout". Most webcomic sites look like total crap, hell, most sites in general do. You've done a great job on the appearance and functionality.

The art in the comic is great, a very clearly defined style to it, looks completely professional, there was nothing amateur about it. The writing is good as well, my favorite bit was about naming deadman's creek.

Looking forward to updates.

Toffeecake · 08-06-2004, 11:46 PM

So Brain, do you ever look to anything for inspiration, or are you cautious about other artwork? Personally, whenever I delve into anyone else's comic too often, my style starts to adapt, if ever so slightly. Do you ever have this problem?

Arlia Janet · 08-07-2004, 12:42 AM

Wow, I love this. Your comic could be the next big thing. You need to spread the word more. I started reading more webcomics because of guest comics at NP and because of good forum links like this one. Keep it up.

brainslug · 08-07-2004, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Toffeecake

So Brain, do you ever look to anything for inspiration, or are you cautious about other artwork? Personally, whenever I delve into anyone else's comic too often, my style starts to adapt, if ever so slightly. Do you ever have this problem?

Tha'ts a tough one. When I'm looking for inspiration, what works best for me is looking at the real world and photographs. I love looking at other people's artwork but I try and keep it strickly for an asthetic/entertainment purpose. If I like a wwork particularly well, I try and see what exactly works so well that draws me to it. ( usually things like line work, color use, details... things like that). Style always does try and creep its way in though, which is the reason why when I'm actually drawing, the only thing i look at are pictures - that way i'm drawing it my way and no one elses.

for everyone else: Thanks for the kind words. Again, you guys rock.

Mike McC · 08-09-2004, 12:58 AM

If you have the spare money, I highly suggest getting some advertising space on a webpage or something. You're work is very good, and it deserves to be seen by many more people, and an ad banner is a pgood way to draw some new readers.

Also, just out of curiosity, but what is your update schedual? I can't seem to find it on the webpage anywhere, but that may just be me being a blind idiot again.

Otaku Son · 08-09-2004, 01:32 AM

Actually, whenever possible, try to cheat the system; do not pay for advertising whenever possible. Instead, advertise your comic like you're doing now. Eventually, word will get around. Then people will start plugging you on their sites, so word will continue to grow. After all, I have yet to see an advertisement for 8BT or Bob and George, but I see plenty of those 50px x 25px mini-banners around.

Any with quality like yours, I'm sure it won't be too hard to get word around. There are far worse comics that people insist on plugging.

Bill Charbonneau · 08-09-2004, 08:06 AM

That's a gem of a comic strip, Brainslug. I'll definitely be checking back in on it again.

Nice work!

secretskull · 08-09-2004, 09:38 AM

realy good work maby you can ask brian to advertize for you according to him its cheaper that other webcomics as a side note Dante reminds me of BM a little bit

08-06-2004, 02:28 AM	#12
Mike McC Time is something else. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Wherever I am needed, I will be there. Posts: 5,065	Damn, this is some very high quality stuff. Like as had been said before, the art style is fresh and unique (I'm getting tired of seeing GENERIC MANGA STYLE whenever I look at new comics nowadays), and very good to boot. Also, I too was reminded of Calvin and Hobbes, but at the same time you manage to keep your work apart from it, so you don't look like some kind of cheap copy. Very high quality. It instantly went into my bookmarks folder, and I anticipate the future editions! __________________ WHERE MIKEY IS IN 2022! tumblrs - http://werewolf.zone twitters - @itmightbemikey

08-06-2004, 07:46 PM	#13
Windrift-RPG Relics of the Eldamine Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 55	I'm just rehashing what everyone else has already said, but I thought I'd voice my opinion anyhow. Upon clicking the link, my first thought was "Wow, what a snazzy layout". Most webcomic sites look like total crap, hell, most sites in general do. You've done a great job on the appearance and functionality. The art in the comic is great, a very clearly defined style to it, looks completely professional, there was nothing amateur about it. The writing is good as well, my favorite bit was about naming deadman's creek. Looking forward to updates. __________________ The Windrift Chronicles For fans of RPG storytelling.

08-06-2004, 11:46 PM	#14
Toffeecake Minister of Pastries Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Well......I'm not sure......I just woke up, and here I am.... Posts: 23	So Brain, do you ever look to anything for inspiration, or are you cautious about other artwork? Personally, whenever I delve into anyone else's comic too often, my style starts to adapt, if ever so slightly. Do you ever have this problem? __________________ "Llamas are dangerous, so if you see one where people are swimming, shout 'Look out, there are llamas!'" Refugee of the former Mod-Inside and the TWC!

08-07-2004, 12:42 AM	#15
Arlia Janet Worrying Myself Gray Join Date: May 2004 Location: Valley of Sunflowers Posts: 1,102	Wow, I love this. Your comic could be the next big thing. You need to spread the word more. I started reading more webcomics because of guest comics at NP and because of good forum links like this one. Keep it up. __________________ Fortuna Saga (Complete) Hymns of the Apostate (Complete) My Guest Comics: In A World... Corneria's Kick Ass Newspaper

08-09-2004, 12:58 AM	#17
Mike McC Time is something else. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Wherever I am needed, I will be there. Posts: 5,065	If you have the spare money, I highly suggest getting some advertising space on a webpage or something. You're work is very good, and it deserves to be seen by many more people, and an ad banner is a pgood way to draw some new readers. Also, just out of curiosity, but what is your update schedual? I can't seem to find it on the webpage anywhere, but that may just be me being a blind idiot again. __________________ WHERE MIKEY IS IN 2022! tumblrs - http://werewolf.zone twitters - @itmightbemikey

08-06-2004, 01:58 AM	#11
brainslug Goomba Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 18	Comic # 8 - Pillaging and Looting is now online, Enjoy www.brainslug.com Meister: The bunny from Monty Python is actually one of Dante's Heroes, If there ever is a need for a strip which include Dante's room or cage, expect to see a poster of the Monty Python rabbit on the wall. Him and probably Freddy Kruger.. Toffeecake: The story for my comic is actually something that's been in my mind since about 1999. I've been kind of developping the idea for a long time. I work in animation and originally intended to make the idea into a cartoon. Since that wasn't feasable, I decided that a web comic would be the best way to get my ideas out there... i then converted my site if emphasize the new comics and started making them.

08-09-2004, 01:32 AM	#18
Otaku Son Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,488	Actually, whenever possible, try to cheat the system; do not pay for advertising whenever possible. Instead, advertise your comic like you're doing now. Eventually, word will get around. Then people will start plugging you on their sites, so word will continue to grow. After all, I have yet to see an advertisement for 8BT or Bob and George, but I see plenty of those 50px x 25px mini-banners around. Any with quality like yours, I'm sure it won't be too hard to get word around. There are far worse comics that people insist on plugging.

08-09-2004, 08:06 AM	#19
Bill Charbonneau Voices in his... WHAT?! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 2	That's a gem of a comic strip, Brainslug. I'll definitely be checking back in on it again. Nice work! __________________ ------ Cheers, Bill Voices in my Hand - Weekly Comic Panel Small Market Sports - Weekly Comic Strip

08-09-2004, 09:38 AM	#20
secretskull SMARTASS Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Israel Posts: 1,297	realy good work maby you can ask brian to advertize for you according to him its cheaper that other webcomics as a side note Dante reminds me of BM a little bit __________________ Do geese see god? Everyone is an asshole. Including me. Especially including the double asshole who read this and nodded smugly.