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August 24th, 2008
Yay, it’s Monday! Screw you, Boomtown Rats! Everyone loves Mondays! And the crew FINALLY gets paid in “An Easy Mistake to Make.” You know what isn’t an easy mistake to make? Copying over old Photoshop files! And yet I’ve done it, like, three times already. Drives me frickin nuts.
August 23rd, 2008
I’d say one of the most annoying things about making a website for your company that (among far too many other things) publishes young adult novels and hosts a webcomic, is when the site becomes as dirty as a daytime hooker. A couple of months ago, it became apparent that malware/spyware/viruses/garbage were making their way onto the site. For the most part they let their presence be known through occasional virus check warnings (with the exception of Darlene’s machine, which they took out back and beat within an inch of its life). When none of my meagre attempts, or those of several professionals, two web host providers, and one amateur astrologist, were able to pin point the cause, it was suggested that my WordPress version needed to be upgraded. I’d been reluctant to do that due to the time and effort (and ulcers for Curt) it took to bend existing templates to my whim. Eventually, unable to find another alternative, we did the updates last night, only to find they were pretty damn easy. Well, easy for someone who has a clue what they’re doing. Certainly not easy for me.
The point of all of this is that the site is once again squeaky clean and hopefully Google won’t be writing such lewd and awful things about it on bathroom stalls anymore. Once again, I am reminded that I haven’t had time to play a video game since Battle for Middle Earth (and Grim Fandango before that). Why the hell don’t I own a Mac?
Although, I guess the virus problem wasn’t really with my system…
Still, damn those Macs are pretty.
August 18th, 2008
Welcome to Mosquito Mondays! Despite being “Not Quite Dead Yet” there’s still no sign of them getting paid.
August 15th, 2008
Howdy folks.
I’ve got a bit of (bad) news concerning the Mosquito webcomic. I’m gonna have to cut the strip back to once a week, I’m afraid. The other things I’m working on have taken a pretty serious hit the last while, to the point that I have to address the situation. (Man, do these notices ever suck. How many times have you read almost this exact same thing on another webcomic? I’m such a cliché) However, I still really enjoy doing the Mosquito comic, and there’s still an absolute ton of them scripted out (as well as a SerenityRPG gaming group that might be plotting my demise if I don’t continue their adventures in the fall). So, look for Mosquito on Mondays, and wish me luck on my more financially viable ( and non-copyright infringement laden) creative work. With its success I can finally become a self supportive storyteller, and get my sorry ass out of this soul crushing (if stupidly easy and financially stable) government job. …um… I mean… Go Club Fed!
August 13th, 2008
It’s late, but it’s up. So, just sit back and bask in “The Aftermath.” This job’s been a real pain. Hopefully they get paid soon.
August 11th, 2008
Sorry, things have been awful screwy around here lately. Here’s “A Bonding Moment.” I’ll put the next comic out tomorrow and that should put the strip back on schedule. There’s also some touch ups to the last few that’ll need a ‘Refresh’ (and only crazy people are going to notice). Check back tomorrow to see if I’m a big, stinky liar.
August 5th, 2008
Sorry for the wait on this one folks. Sailing, it… um… takes me away.
Anyhow, here’s “Better Judgement,” and a happy (if somewhat grizzly) return.
Got a clip of the opening shot of Magellan from Bob tonight. It was pretty frickin’ cool. This is the big one. The Magellan Affair. Tell your friends. Gah, out of my damn head, Whedon! My forehead’s big enough already!
August 2nd, 2008
It’s “Chloe Unleashed – the Sequel.” Is there any stopping her now?
Hokay, Monday’s might be a little late. I’m goin’ sailing.
July 31st, 2008
I’m gonna geek out a bit here. However, all things considered, it probably isn’t that big of a surprise.
Sandra and I watched the last six episodes of Avatar: the Last Airbender last night, and I’m still all awash in emotion. For the longest time, the show was a guilty pleasure of ours, as every once in a while it did remind you its target audience was around the 12-year old mark. However, the overplot, setting, scripts, animation, characters, and production quality have all gradually improved over the years (from the show’s already impressive beginnings in 2005). I have constantly been blown away by the writers’ ability to give exactly enough to make you happy, and hold back the optimum amount to keep you wanting more. The 4 part series finale was the perfect end to this magical show. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen that kind of heart and soul or quality from a live action production (let alone an animated one), and I’m almost certain none are going to be able to match the bitter sweet brilliance of its conclusion (I’m looking at you, Lost).
My new greatest regret of not attending San Diego’s ComicCon this year, is missing the chance to shake the hands of the shows creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. Flame-ee-o, gentlemen. Flame-ee-o.
If any of these ramblings have piqued your interest, take a look at Avatar on DVD. They’re everywhere if you’re looking.
July 28th, 2008
Hi-di-ho all.
It was kinda nice to be more or less removed from the ways of the world for a week or so, but some damn interesting stuff was afoot while I was gone.
I was a little late for work this morning as every pair of socks I own was knocked off by finally watching The Dark Knight on Saturday. I just can’t say enough about that flick. The out-fricking-standing, no CG cinematography was only outdone by the “almost every scene is the Pacino/DeNiro coffee shop from Heat” calibre of the script and acting. In a movie that should have been pure scene stealing Joker, EVERYONE got a chance to shine. Comic geek aside, this was a fantastic film. For the eight people left in the western world who have yet to see it, get up and go right now.
ComicCon sounded like it was a blast. I should really find the time to go one of these years. I read this morning that Whedon is gonna host a contest for 3 minute Evil League of Evil applications (a la Dr.Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog). In the space of ten minutes I’ve come to terms that I’m a talentless hack whose only accomplishments have been on Joss Whedon’s coat-tails, wrote the three minute script, and planned the production all on the Canadian taxpayers’ dime (so, you know… sorry about that).
Speaking of coat-tail riding, here’s Chloe Unleashed (I mean really. You think she’da seen it coming). Will the grieving widow show her combat expertise by leaving her highly defendable position and closing for hand-to-hand with her shotgun? Only time will tell.
So, came home to some book orders and some reassurance on the completion of Magellan: Chapter One. Things are good.
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Mosquito #46
