Comics Blog: Someday, All Comics Will Look like This:

December 7th, 2010

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Hannes says:December 7, 2010 at 1:50 am

Thats kinda cute actually … but I think if the kids get a hand on popelshop csXY in time, they gonna use more subtle texture and lines ;D

Wannabe_Marysue says:December 7, 2010 at 2:55 am

Some of them already do.

Aviv says:December 7, 2010 at 3:40 am

That made me laugh hahaha

I’ve no problem with all comics looking like this, I’ll be long dead by then, surely. Let them crazy kids do what they want.

Micmit says:December 7, 2010 at 4:21 am

I can only hope that this is the case

Mike says:December 7, 2010 at 6:22 am

Neat.

theriverlady says:December 7, 2010 at 6:26 am

I hope so.

Sirknight says:December 7, 2010 at 6:29 am

What in particular were you trying to get at? Increased availability to technology = less quality art and/or increased amount of people finding (or attempting to find) fame for their comics on the internet leading to the overall demise of the comics industry, like what happened to the Record Industry?

Or were you just posting a silly dog on the web?

Scott says:December 7, 2010 at 8:37 am

The latter.

Jon says:December 7, 2010 at 7:49 am

Hyperbole and a Half != demise of the comics industry

kvweber says:December 7, 2010 at 8:46 am

No, because Hyperbole and a Half is actually well written and thought out. The panels are interesting, the art is cute and the narrative style is amusing.

Jon says:December 8, 2010 at 8:49 am

Not sure if you’re disagreeing or agreeing with me! Just wanted to point out that the != is meant to be a “not equals” sign. Hyperbole and a Half is awesome

Scott says:December 8, 2010 at 9:36 am

Looks like the code for ≠ and other symbols can be found here.

Ed says:December 7, 2010 at 8:35 am

When I read through the linked cartoon one thing came to mind: This person has story-telling talent. Some may see the illustrations as crude but they tell the story beautifully and in a very humorous way.

Scott says:December 7, 2010 at 8:37 am

I agree! ^__^

David B says:December 7, 2010 at 8:41 am

Heh. Before I clicked through, I was going to say “That looks like Hyperbole and a Half”. There’s something to be said for having a distinct art style.

I’m reminded of Marc Hempel’s “Gregory”, actually – although my memory may be faulty in any number of ways.

Scott says:December 7, 2010 at 8:55 am

I could see that.

Raptorix says:December 7, 2010 at 10:40 am

Hyperbole proves that you don’t need an expensive (or cracked) version of a graphics program to draw charming and funny comics.

John says:December 7, 2010 at 8:36 pm

Actually…I’m reminded of a small press style “book” that I made with a 5 year old child a few weeks ago. The artwork was crude, but it was his story. I wrote down, using a blue pencil, what his story was about and encouraged him to draw it out. When he read it to his mother, he had his incredibly proud look about him.

He still talks about it and shows it off.

Correct me if I’m wrong, but wasn’t this covered somewhere in Understanding Comics? Specifically, about why people make comics?

jess smart smiley says:December 8, 2010 at 8:31 am

I like the texture on the dog’s coat and that’s a fact. I love how immediately affecting the pictures are

nemo_omen says:December 8, 2010 at 12:05 pm

Agreed! Allie’s cartoons, while nowhere near any sort of professional quality, are amazing in their own right. Her dog’s gestures are some of my favorites and she has a real knack for capturing emotion and showing ideas.

Sunday says:December 8, 2010 at 4:31 pm

Oh my, that was wonderful! This author has me laughing more in a single stretch of unkempt panels than a thousand other so-called “funnies” in the comic world.

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