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  • Carving out a script

    As the current chapter of the comic is wrapping up, I’ve been busy plotting out Algerbane’s next adventure.  To be honest I’m not completely satisfied with just a comic–I want to tell more story.  To that end, instead of writing an outline, or a rough “script,” I’ve been actually crafting…

  • Really great tip from a master artist

    I work really hard to improving my art. One of the ways I do that is by studying the artwork of cartoonist I’d admire and look up to. Frank Cho is one of those artists. In a recent blog post he recorded the progress of a project of his, giving…

  • Al amongst the mages

    Here is a sneak peak sketch of next week’s comic, issue 70:

  • Sketch from next week’s comic

    Here’s a sketch of Mayatha from next Tuesday’s comic.  I know I’ve been talking a lot about her lately–in my mind she’s becoming more and more of an important character.  A while back I realized the story needed a strong female.  I had planned on introducing someone  further down the…

  • More funny!

    I confess the last few comics have lacked the humor that is customary in Quippley; an unfortunate pitfall of charting an ongoing story.  I’ve tried to throw in a few jests between the drama, but sometimes comedy takes a back seat when the plot is developing.  Rest assured, those of you who…

  • Some thoughts on the current story arc…

    I am aware I’m (albeit subconsciously)  putting my own personal philosophies into the conflict between Algerbane and the Incarnum.  In this week’s issue we see Algerbane turning the tables on the so-called “High Seers.”  Their outrage stems from the fact that this outside wizard–though a legitimate wizard on all accounts–is challenging…