This is another of my all-time favourites, even if it does cross the boundaries a little. I believe this is Valerie’s only speaking role. Though if memory serves right, this strip originally starred the written-out-and-never-to-be-seen again character Mr. Blob…
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Today’s strip was originally posted October 29, 2007.
I really want to do a Halloween storyline this year, but I don’t really have any ideas. If I come up with something though, it’ll probably preempt next week’s Way Back Wednesday. So I just figured I should throw that out there.
Today’s comic was originally posted October 17, 2009.
As I’ve said before, I always like bringing back old characters in my Way Back Wednesdays. The original strip also wasn’t drawn that bad, actually. There was little to change. Also, did you notice Jeff Jr’s costume is taken straight from Alvin and the Chipmunks? No regrets.
If there’s one thing you can learn from the Internet, it’s that someone else always has the same idea as you. Jeff Jr. was originally created to be the neighborhood menace — but not your average Dennis the Menace and Alvin-type menace (who has been lovingly homaged in Jeff Jr’s costume). His goal was to terrorize as many people as he could, while breaking a few laws in the process.
Turns out later that Hank of Addanac City fits this very bill. Yes, his comic come out a year after this one, but he had managed to take the idea and run with it. Out of fear of looking like a copycat, I slowly let Jeff Jr. become more of a background character, who does a few pranks every now and then. One day I’d love to give him a bigger role. We’ll see…
Also, get a hold of that rotary phone in the original. I’ve been drawing those as late as 2011. It’s incredibly antiquated (and has been for decades), but it just has that charm to it, y’know?
This comic is wacky. It needs wacky drawings to go with it. The original was wacky. But it could always be wackier.
This is one of those comics that make people wonder exactly what’s going on in my head. I’m always impressed by how much detail I could fit into those tiny frames. Adding a little breathing room never hurt, and besides, it’s the Internet, so why not? No one has 800×600 screens or dial-up anymore anyway.
Here’s a reminder that I’m accepting guest strips! Remember, you have to get them in before August 30th. Got an idea? Send it in! I’d love to see it!
This is an idea I came up with with the help of Jon Esparza. Each Wednesday this summer I’ll be posting a comic from the old Comic Genesis site. Jon and I both agree there are some great comics there that aren’t done justice. As we all know, Jon has an aversion towards things blowing up, so this was his first pick. Thanks, buddy!