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PANEL 1: The large TESSKAN, with an imperial pilot in each hand, roars. The pilot’s helmet flies off, blood spirts around. Three gun shots hit with the sound effects “THOOT. THOOT. THOOT.” PANEL 2: The large TESSKAN crouches on the ground, blood covering his arms and legs. Arms and legs of imperial pilots scatter around him. In the foreground the muzzle of a gun shoots two more shots with the sound effects “THOOT. THOOT.” PANEL 3: The large TESSKAN grabs the ADMIRAL by his neck, holding him high up. The ADMIRAL chokes with the sound effect “HURK.”, the gun still in his hand. PANEL 4: The large TESSKAN sinks his tusks in to the side of the admiral, one hand holding a leg, the other holding his head. The ADMIRAL cries out. PANEL 5: Close up on the large TESSKAN biting the ADMIRAL. The ADMIRAL grabs the face of the TESSKAN, pointing the gun at his eyeball. The TESSKAN looks directly at the gun, knowing he’s done. The ADMIRAL eeks out his final lines. ADMIRAL: My emperor… FOR GOD’S SAKE… lock the bridge doors. PANEL 6: The body of the large TESSKAN falls on the ground with a loud FWUMP. The EMPEROR stands behind him, looking down, horrified. —— 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: The large TESSKAN, with an imperial pilot in each hand, roars. The pilot’s helmet flies off, blood spirts around. Three gun shots hit with the sound effects “THOOT. THOOT. THOOT.” PANEL 2: The large TESSKAN crouches on the ground, blood covering his arms and legs. Arms and legs of imperial pilots scatter around him. In the foreground the muzzle of a gun shoots two more shots with the sound effects “THOOT. THOOT.” PANEL 3: The large TESSKAN grabs the ADMIRAL by his neck, holding him high up. The ADMIRAL chokes with the sound effect “HURK.”, the gun still in his hand. PANEL 4: The large TESSKAN sinks his tusks in to the side of the admiral, one hand holding a leg, the other holding his head. The ADMIRAL cries out. PANEL 5: Close up on the large TESSKAN biting the ADMIRAL. The ADMIRAL grabs the face of the TESSKAN, pointing the gun at his eyeball. The TESSKAN looks directly at the gun, knowing he’s done. The ADMIRAL eeks out his final lines. ADMIRAL: My emperor… FOR GOD’S SAKE… lock the bridge doors. PANEL 6: The body of the large TESSKAN falls on the ground with a loud FWUMP. The EMPEROR stands behind him, looking down, horrified. —— 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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Ha ha ha watch Dave draw Garfield…THE WRONG WAY

Drive Pals! The next episode of THE WRONG WAY is up! And this time, we tackle my pal Jim Davis’ orange furball…GARFIELD! I love how my (incorrect) version came out — I hope you’ll check it out. These shows are so fun to make. And so far….no lawsuit from Jim! So it’s a win-win episode! 🙂

And if you missed them, here’s the first two episodes:

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzfGkZEDtPA
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74IPbDRRrkA


This week’s ComicLab 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!

And here’s a summary of this week’s show, which just went live! 

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LINK: https://www.patreon.com/posts/f-me-that-worked-120751701

TITLE: “F*** me! That actually worked!”

This week’s episode is sponsored by Hogan’s Alley magazine! We’ll discuss those moments in our careers when we said, “F*** me! That actually worked!” Also, a listener writes in to say that they want to take our advice and make the jump to Bluesky, but it causes too much anxiety.

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Today’s Show

  • Hogan’s Alley magazine
  • “F*** me! That actually worked!”
  • UPDATE: Diamond Comics Distributors
  • UPDATE: The Wrong Way
  • “Bluesky stresses me out!”

Summary

In this episode, Dave and Brad are pleased to welcome the sponsorship of Hogan’s Alley Magazine! The conversation starts with a discussion about unexpected successes in the comics industry, sharing personal anecdotes and insights on what works in webcomics and the importance of niche topics. In this conversation, Dave Kellett and Brad discuss their evolving experiences with monetization in the comic industry, reflecting on their initial skepticism towards various platforms like T-shirts, advertising, and crowdfunding. They share personal anecdotes about their misjudgments regarding new technologies and trends, emphasizing the importance of humility and adaptability in their careers. Two mid-show updates touch on the recent bankruptcy of Diamond Comics Distributors and their new show, The Wrong Way. In this conversation, Brad and Dave discuss the challenges and anxieties surrounding social media for artists, particularly in building an online presence while focusing on their craft. They explore the importance of self-promotion, the consequences of delaying engagement with social media, and the potential of new platforms like Blue Sky. The discussion emphasizes the need for artists to balance their creative work with the realities of marketing and audience building while addressing the mental health aspects of sharing their work online.


This week’s ComicLab 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!

And here’s a summary of this week’s show, which just went live! 

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TITLE: Business Advice: Embrace Discomfort

We’re heading into a year promising significant upheaval in business, social media, publishing, and more. But after twenty-five years of self-publishing, cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar have learned an important lesson: Discomfort is crucial to growing as an artist and as a businessperson.

Today’s show

Summary

In this conversation, cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar explore the importance of discomfort in personal and artistic growth, emphasizing that taking risks is essential for creativity. The duo reflects on their experiences in the comic industry, discussing the challenges of adapting to change and the innovator’s dilemma faced by established artists. They conclude with insights on the necessity of continuous learning and adaptation in a rapidly evolving landscape. In this conversation, Dave and Brad discuss the challenges and opportunities of innovation in creative careers, emphasizing the importance of embracing discomfort and taking risks. They explore various strategies for creative growth, including collaboration and mentorship, and share insights on navigating social media dynamics, particularly with new platforms like Blue Sky. The discussion highlights the significance of being proactive in one’s career and the emotional complexities of online interactions.


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