This one really split the population in two, kind of like pumpkin pie. (You either love it or you hate it; know what I mean? Man, do I hate pumpkin pie.) Some people thought this one was funny, some didn’t. I think some people just failed to ‘get’ it, and I don’t blame them. My sense of humour isn’t always an easily deciphered one.
I included the opening blurb in the title box to provide a little bit of clarity for those readers that didn’t remember what had happened in the previous strip. (They did run weekly, so I thought that people could sometimes use a refresher.)
Even ten (cough) years on, I still like panel four on this one. As a character, Puck was horribly difficult to get on model (I’m not sure why), yet I liked the fact that her face could pull off a wide variety of emotions. Also, I think her whole body language conveys the concept of agony quite well.
I love seeing Puck in these old strips – Her movements are so quick and fey-like. Really reminds you she’s a fairy. In the later, color comics, she’s basically a human with a somewhat unusual life.
Wasn’t really an intentional change, but I see what you’re saying. It’s just old age that winds you. (In actuality, I guess it’s the fact that I’m tighter with the character models now, which means that there’s a little less exaggeration in the movements. If I were a better artist, I’d be able to manage more energetic poses, but … I’m not.)
The small creature’s freakish lower lip will forever be the most off-putting thing.
If only Puck had bought the poor creature some Barbies, much anti-social behavior may have been avoided.
I love seeing Puck in these old strips – Her movements are so quick and fey-like. Really reminds you she’s a fairy. In the later, color comics, she’s basically a human with a somewhat unusual life.
Wasn’t really an intentional change, but I see what you’re saying. It’s just old age that winds you. (In actuality, I guess it’s the fact that I’m tighter with the character models now, which means that there’s a little less exaggeration in the movements. If I were a better artist, I’d be able to manage more energetic poses, but … I’m not.)
GAH! IT’S BACK! KILL IT!!
Alright! Communication has been established!
Of a sort.
“I want Barbies. I want them dead.”
That’s a better answer.
What is this THING!
I get the joke. I’m ambivelant, but my mom was not a fan. I’m sure she was glad to not have children who asked for them.
There are worse things kids ask for. Trust me.