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PANEL 1: A space scene, with the MACHITO flying in the foreground. Stars zoom behind to a point of white. In the while is a silhouette of a ship following them. SKITTER, from inside the ship: CAAAAPTAIN! I’m sensing a ship behind. us in pinched space! PANEL 2: The CAPTAIN points as she gives orders. SKITTER floats in his flying chair next to her, puts out his hand as he talks. CAPTAIN: Orla, fire up the fear cannons! Cuddow, bring up the holos! SKITTER: Oh wait. WAIT! I know those heartbeats. Those are HUMAN heartbeats. PANEL 3: SKITTER in his chair, floating against a panel-less background. TELEPATHIC VOICE: Hey there, Sailor. What’s a Rhinn like you doin’ in a place like this? SKITTER (outloud): …and a Rhinn??? PANEL 4: A split panel showing two locations at the same time. On the top half is GENN, the Rhinn. On the bottom half is SKITTER. GENN, telepathically: Saw you goin’ my way. Mind if I pull alongside? SKITTER, telepathically: GENN? Is that you?!? PANEL 5: TRES PRIMO’s ship, with a strip and a 3, has pulled up beside the MACHITO as they zoom through space. GENN, telepathically: Same as ever! But, um, Skitter…? YOUR MIND FEELS TOTALLY DIFFERENT. —— 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: A space scene, with the MACHITO flying in the foreground. Stars zoom behind to a point of white. In the while is a silhouette of a ship following them. SKITTER, from inside the ship: CAAAAPTAIN! I’m sensing a ship behind. us in pinched space! PANEL 2: The CAPTAIN points as she gives orders. SKITTER floats in his flying chair next to her, puts out his hand as he talks. CAPTAIN: Orla, fire up the fear cannons! Cuddow, bring up the holos! SKITTER: Oh wait. WAIT! I know those heartbeats. Those are HUMAN heartbeats. PANEL 3: SKITTER in his chair, floating against a panel-less background. TELEPATHIC VOICE: Hey there, Sailor. What’s a Rhinn like you doin’ in a place like this? SKITTER (outloud): …and a Rhinn??? PANEL 4: A split panel showing two locations at the same time. On the top half is GENN, the Rhinn. On the bottom half is SKITTER. GENN, telepathically: Saw you goin’ my way. Mind if I pull alongside? SKITTER, telepathically: GENN? Is that you?!? PANEL 5: TRES PRIMO’s ship, with a strip and a 3, has pulled up beside the MACHITO as they zoom through space. GENN, telepathically: Same as ever! But, um, Skitter…? YOUR MIND FEELS TOTALLY DIFFERENT. —— 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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3 DAYS, 3 DEALS: ANATOMY SET, 50%-OFF!

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!

(NOTE: The discount will only apply on the 4 book bundle, it won’t apply if you add the books separately.)


3 DAYS, 3 DEALS: DRIVE SET, 50%-OFF!

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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3 DAYS, 3 DEALS: ORIGINAL ART JUST $99!

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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– Follow the checkout process, and bam! You now own amazing original art!

– (Note: If that text is crossed out, with a yellow post-it note saying “Get a print of this strip”, that means that original has already been purchased. 



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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Spotify: https://buff.ly/OShfHX4

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

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c

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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