Good morning,

The title of today’s comic has an additional meaning. I appreciate the feedback I get. I really do – good and bad – in fact, it’s what drives me to do the comic. Especially five days a week, it’s not easy, but I love it.

So today I wanted to take a second and explain that this comic is a saga. It was always meant to be an ongoing story of Rick, his inheritance, his finding out his history and ultimately his continual struggle against the Cartoon Mob Syndicate (CMS) trying to steal his money. The reason I’m making this statement is in regards to the story arcs – and in particular – the length of them.

Granted, I’m not the most concise with words, as evidenced by the length of this post, but I think there’s an important relevance to help build the back story to the comic. I try to continually remember that not everyone knows what I know about the comic, that not everyone reads every day and someone may be reading the comic for the first time – every day. This is a four panel format (most days) and in comparison to some longer formed comics it’s more of a challenge to tell a story and try to be funny at the same time. I tried for a while to make shorter story arcs and have different unrelated adventures, but I felt like I was losing interest in writing and I lacked direction. I’ll be honest, most weeks I don’t know the exact path the overall story is taking until Thursday or Friday the week before. I know in a general sense where the story is headed, but I haven’t worked everything out. But I like writing that way, I like the fact that there is an overall sense of knowing we’re going somewhere with all of this.

This isn’t Peanuts, Garfield or Beetle Bailey, it’s more like a dumbed-down version of Doonesbury. I use “dumbed-down” for lack of a better term.

I view each story arc as a chapter. Each chapter interdependent on the overall theme of the comic – just like a book. So there will be long story arcs, but I’m trying to mix it up like I have the last two weeks. In this instance it may be the same story, but it feels a little different. This week is a basic look, but I’m trying to fill in some blanks for those who read often and I’m trying to build a base to move the story forward.

I hope this sounds like an explanation and not defensive rambling non-sensical drivel. I enjoy feedback and welcome constructive criticism. I’d humbly like to think I’ve grown more as an artist and hopefully as a writer. All a result of incorporating that criticism I’ve had the fortune to receive. But I have to get back to basics. I have to write how I’m comfortable, I have to write what keeps me interested. I’m just hoping that it coincides with what people want to read and continue to join Rick and I on this saga…

Thanks for dropping by!
Ken

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Good morning!

What a great week – I appreciate all the comments! I was really excited and had no idea whether this would work or I could do what I had in mind. I was pretty happy with the way it turned out.

Now as we see, Rick is back with Milton – is that the end of the saga? Next we’ll find out a little bit about the last two weeks. Hope to see you then!!

I’ll be at the Tampa Bay Comic Con on Sunday – if you’re a local – ask me and maybe I’ll give you some inside scoop!

Thanks for dropping by!
Ken

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Good morning!

What would you do if you saw a stickman with a mohawk sneaking around your office?

Thanks for dropping by!
Ken

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Good morning folks!

DOUBLE REALS FOR YA! Hope you likey!

Thanks for dropping by!
Ken

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Good morning!!

Surprise!! Hope you like today’s twist! The last panel is a shot of Tampa Avenue in downtown Tampa, Florida. As you can tell, the city was rockin’ midday last Friday! I struggled getting the circuit pic for this comic until late Monday night which meant I couldn’t start drawing in the characters until I did. So this comic is officially the latest comic I’ve ever posted. Aside from being the first photocomic I’m posting*.

Thanks for dropping by!
Ken

* I did do a guest comic for a photocomic (Union of Heroes) and there were also photos in a comic reveling Winchester’s background as a spy, but never a full photocomic. I’m actually pleased with the way it came out – for me!

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Good morning!

Rick, Joy and McTrust are still being chased by CMS…

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Ken

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Good morning!

Unicorns and fairies. That’s right.

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Ken

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Good morning

Thanks for dropping by!
Ken

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Good morning!

My browser is acting all wonky, so I’m going to keep this post short. Have a great weekend!!

As always – thanks for dropping by!
Ken

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Good morning,

Do they even make Tot Finder stickers anymore? We had them when I was a kid, but I don’t know if that was just our local fire department or if I just hadn’t noticed them.

I used to think they were useful, but as a paranoid parent, I’m thinking I don’t want EVERYONE to know which room my kid is sleeping in. But then again, I should do some research to check it out.

I’ll be working up some site changes in the next few weeks, so if you’re catching the comic in your RSS feed or email – stop by and check them out. I’d be interested in some feedback.

Thanks for dropping by!
Ken

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