Book Debut

Purchase Chapter 1 on Lulu!

The book form of Bad Grammar: Chapter 1 includes all the comic pages I've shown here, in addition to some preview materials of chapter 2. If you enjoyed reading it on this blog, then perhaps you'd like a hard copy. Or perhaps you could give a review!

Remember, if you're attending SPX I'll be selling the books at a special price of five dollars each. One weekend only!

That's all there is to report for now.

Chapter 1, Page 22

And here we have it! The END. For now. What does all this mean? You'll see. Eventually.

Of course, this doesn't mean I'll be going on (another) blog hiatus. I'll be posting progress and such of chapter 2, until I have enough finished pages to start posting it. And, of course, news in the way of the chapter 1 book. Now off I trot.

Chapter 1, Page 21

And here you get a little peek at Michio's dad... Who is probably my favorite character in the whole comic. Also, I hope it's easy to see that he and Michio have the exact same evil cackle. (The same is true for myself and my mother, unfortunately). It was actually pretty challenging, trying to get the pacing right on this page, but I didn't want to have to extend it, because I didn't think it would work as well. Overall, I'm pleased with the result. Anyway, hope everyone has a happy labor day tomorrow-- I'll be posting chapter 1's exciting conclusion!

Chapter 1, Page 19 + 20

I think now would be a good time to mention that Bad Grammar is partially autobiographical... For instance, my first car was a black Camaro like the one on these pages. And the license plate "RUBZ" was something I witnessed in the emergency room parking lot when I sprained my hand back in the spring. Meanwhile, Ethel's Grave is based off a real "haunted" spot on Long Island called Mary's Grave. I actually drew the scene from my memories of my own visit there. Good times.

Anyway, we're approaching the end of the chapter! Exciting! I'll see you soon with another page.

Chapter 1, Page 18

I've run out of process-related things to say at this point. So I'm just going to let you enjoy this page for what it is, without my non-stop rambling. Peace.

Chapter 1, Page 17

This is one of my favorite pages. drawing the texture on these bricks was not the most tedious thing I have ever done, but it made me wonder why I had decided to give the bricks so much texture to begin with. There isn't much to say at this point, really. See you next page.

Chapter 1, Page 16 and SPX

Aaaand we're back. It was rough trying to figure out how to do a night scene with just black and white, but I think it turned out well. The following night time pages are actually some of my favorite in the chapter.

In other news, I will be touting fully tangible printed versions of Bad Grammar (along with other comics) at Small Press Expo in Bethesda, MD. That's September 26th and 27th. If you're in the area, drop by and see me! It's only 15 dollars for the whole weekend, or 8 dollars for one day. Just remember to bring loads of cash with you, because you're going to see a lot of wonderful comics there that you'll want even more than a new puppy.

I'll be posting more Bad Grammar related news here as I update, so if anyone's anxious to read about these exciting new developments, just keep your eyes peeled.