https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog daily 0.75 2022-01-30 https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/god-bless-the-outcasts monthly 0.5 2022-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/d18369a9-8064-459e-aab2-5ed2b46252f3/PEOPLE+MIGHT+TAKE.jpeg Blog - God Bless the Outcasts - Make it stand out Credit: Petra Erika Nordlund A two-panel page. First panel: A shot of baby Remy in a large, plush bed. His father is seen from behind as he sits on the bed, facing Remy. Remy’s father: You shouldn’t say… People might take such things the wrong way, you know? How do I explain this… Second panel: A shot of Remy’s father, as seen from Remy’s perspective. He has a soft and understanding look of his face. Remy’s father: Remember, Papa will always love you, no matter what. But… other people… It might look like all those men are papa’s friends, but it isn’t always so. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/3669240f-b1e6-4efe-a6f3-05fc5586f797/BUT+F+THE+WORLD.jpeg Blog - God Bless the Outcasts - Make it stand out Credit: Petra Erika Nordlund A two-panel page. First panel: Arno has his hand on Remy’s shoulder. Remy’s face is quivering with emotion as he looks at the knot charm in his palm Arno has just given him. Arno: But if the world will not have us, at least we have each other. You are so afraid of what the world will think of your true self… Second panel: A close-up of Remy’s sullen face, still looking at the charm in his palm. Arno: But if the world doesn’t accept you the way you are, because you don’t love the way they want you to love, in my opinion that world isn’t worthy of you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/c4d6246d-7b40-4236-a44f-9a222efa7e14/BY+THE+SEA+GOO%2C+WHO.jpeg Blog - God Bless the Outcasts - Make it stand out Credit: Petra Erika Nordlund A single panel. A shot of Arno as he faces and talks to Remy. In the backdrop, Arno is surrounded by a blurry halo of light against pitch-black darkness. Arno: Malodoror was made by the sea god, who tore all the hurt and anger out of himself. Priests will tell you that Malodor is the embodiment of hate and jealousy. Some of us see it differently. Malodoror is made of pain, yes, but it was born from the need to be loved. That’s why so many people who are rejected by the world turn to Maldoror. We see kinship in Malodoror, and share the pain with him. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/you-could-cut-it-with-a-knife monthly 0.5 2022-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/450c5a40-f536-45b3-91f3-2d68a459e807/IMG_0152.jpeg Blog - You Could Cut It with a Knife - Make it stand out Credit: Petra Erika Nordlund A three-panel page. First panel: A close-up of Jamis’s eyes, intensely looking at Remy (off-panel) on the mirror’s reflection. Second panel: A close-up of Remy’s eyes, slightly blushing and taken aback as he catches Jamis’s gaze. Third panel: A close-up of Remy’s sweaty face, his eyes shut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/a5492131-8226-45ce-b490-0d38080e2719/IMG_0150.jpeg Blog - You Could Cut It with a Knife - Make it stand out Credit: Petra Erika Nordlund A three-panel page. First panel: A close-up of Arno’s hand as he reaches up to a shelf for a bottle of wine. Second panel: A close-up of a bottle of wine being uncorked. Third panel: A close-up of Arno’s chest and arm as he pours wine into two glasses he’s holding with the same hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/8551eb2f-cc90-4a61-8c05-9ad4ec404943/IMG_0151.jpeg Blog - You Could Cut It with a Knife - Make it stand out Credit: Petra Erika Nordlund A seven-panel page. First panel: A close-up of Jamis’s hand tilting Remy’s chin up as the razor is placed against his cheek. Second panel: A close-up of the razor making its first pass. Third panel: A close-up of Jamis’s lower face. His goatee almost brushing Remy’s ear. Fourth panel: A close-up of Remy’s face, his eyes wide open as Jamis’s goatee brushes his ear. Fifth panel: A shot of a mirror, Jamis’s is wiping the razor on a towel on Remy’s shoulder. Sixth panel: A close-up of the top-left corner of the mirror, Jamis is focusing on his task, sweating slightly. Seventh panel: A close-up of Jamis’s face, with soft eyes and mouth slightly open as he looks at Remy (off-panel). https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/his-best-judy monthly 0.5 2022-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/02e83713-6777-4d5e-ac4f-bf3ee12877b2/WE+PROTECT+OUR.jpeg Blog - His Best Judy - Make it stand out Credit: Petra Erika Nordlund A single panel. Remy and Arno share a bottle of wine. Arno is confidently speaking to Remi as the latter is completely stunned. Arno: I happen to take great pride in it. Which is why I gave you that advice. We protect our patrons’ privacy. What happens in Starfall, stays in Starfall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/db5317c2-c2ae-4880-863b-2c8c6f62eea9/IT%27S+ONE+OF+THE+GREATEST.jpeg Blog - His Best Judy - Make it stand out Credit: Petra Erika Nordlund A three-panel page. First panel: A close-up of Arno, eyes closed, as he imparts wisdom to Remy. Arno: It’s one of the greatest things in life to be in love. Always fall in love. Even if it would turn to hurt, it’s better to have loved than not. Second panel: A close-up of Remy in bed, as he looks at Arno (off-panel). Remy’s right hand is cupping the back of his neck, and he has a sad smile on his face. Third panel: Remy closes his eyes and smiles as he counters Arno’s opinion. Remy: I never wanna fall in love. Only pain comes out of it for people like me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/c116449d-34e9-4284-97b8-8a4aae9afd76/IMG_0147.jpeg Blog - His Best Judy - Make it stand out Credit: Petra Erika Nordlund A four-panel page. First panel: Remy holds a letter close to his face. His eyes are tear-filled, his nose is running, and his lips trembling. The Rooster (off-panel): Sorry but I’m a free soul that cannot be chained. P.S. Check out a place called Starfall in Swiddentown. Second panel: An establishing shot of The Gallant at sea. The Rooster (off-panel): And you will find there’s a whole world out there waiting for you. Yours, [drawing of a Rooster] Third panel: A close-up of Remy and his father on deck. Remy: When Father started taking me on voyages with him, I was already at the age that I should marry. Fourth panel: Remy walks down a Swiddentown road. It is completely deserted and all the closed establishments flank in on either side. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/lean-on-me monthly 0.5 2021-07-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1627767716091-UBD5BWK3YIX0TKFEAONX/IMG_0123.jpeg Blog - Lean on Me - Make it stand out Credit: Ari A five-panel page. First panel: A close-up of Felix with his right hand on a jar of preserved peaches. Felix: Yeah, but I also didn’t go out much after uh… Second panel: Felix is lifting his hand to point at his eyes. Third panel: Mack is looking up at Felix (off-panel) with a sad smile. Mack: Oh. Fourth panel: A close-up of Felix reminiscing. Felix: My best friend would still sneak me some through my window though. So maybe that still makes me an accomplice. Fifth panel: A close-up of Mack’s profile, eyes closed, blushing and smiling. Mack: Yeah, a real bad boy. Friend sounds nice though. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1627768043741-EJ3IXXRW4ZTE43Y6ROOQ/IMG_0124.jpeg Blog - Lean on Me - Make it stand out Credit: Ari A three-panel page. First panel: Mack is looking back towards Felix, apologetically, as he speaks. Felix: Course I was. Strange guy pops up out of a lake and trees to pull you in by the leg… Why’d you think I wouldn’t go near you after that. Second panel: Mack is looking at Felix (off-panel) apprehensively. Mack: You’re not still scared of me, are you? Third panel: Felix mischievously brings Mack closer with his arm. Mack is smiling in delight. Felix: Would I be sittin’ this close to you if I was? Mack: Hey. Felix: Don’t fall. Mack: Too late. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1627767837020-UH50L42TJXTNC6AT09D2/IMG_0123.jpeg Blog - Lean on Me - Make it stand out Credit: Ari A three-panel page. First panel: A close-up of Mack looking up at Felix in admiration. Mack: I’d play you something but even with two good hands… I wish I could play like you. Second panel: Felix, half smiling, is pointing at himself as Mack looks at him in disbelief. Felix: Really? I could teach you how. Mack: Huh? Felix: Nobody ever plays for me. Hop up here. Mack: Wait… Right now? Third panel: Felix his trembling and blushing profusely as he tries to sit up next to Felix. Felix is moving the guitar and a wooden board out of Mack’s way. Felix: Just to start. It’s pretty easy to pick up. Mack: If it’s so easy why’d he never learn? Felix: He couldn’t sit still in one place long enough. Mack: Well… Prepare to be disappointed. Felix: Why? Mack: Because I’m probably gonna fall over you. Felix: Lean on me if you have to. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/light-my-fire monthly 0.5 2021-07-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1627763798734-GHMYEISHD6DWKURLCWZY/IMG_0120.jpeg Blog - Light My Fire - Make it stand out Credit: Ari A four-panel page. First panel: A bright orange sun is setting behind a pitch black mountain range. Mack (off-panel): You need help with the matches? Felix (off-panel): I got it. I got it. Mack (off-panel): Please don’t burn down what’s left of this place. Felix (off-panel): It’s already lit. Second panel: A close-up of a lit oil lamp. Mack (off-panel): Oh. Well. Felix (off-panel): “Let there be light.” Third panel: Mack is lying down on the floor, looking at Felix (off-panel). The lamp is close, brightly lighting up his face. Mack: Yeah? There is. Fourth panel: Felix sitting on the floor, leaning back against the wall, shirtless with a blanket covering his legs. His face and upper chest are also lit up by the lamp’s light. Felix: Yeah, I know. I was… Nevermind. You find anything else useful? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1627766902571-PTPF9H8YIXX6L8OEBL6O/IMG_0121.jpeg Blog - Light My Fire - Make it stand out Credit: Ari A two-panel page. First panel: A close-up of Felix running his fingers through the broken guitar strings. Felix: Yeah, water will do that to them. Guess guitar lessons are done for the night. Second panel: A wide-shot of Felix and Mack leaning against the wall, both of them sad looking at the broken guitar. The lamp is casting a halo of light around them while the rest of the room is pitch black. Felix: It’s been a long day. Should probably get some sleep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1627766983925-231PU256E5N3APMP5VCJ/IMG_0122.jpeg Blog - Light My Fire - Make it stand out Credit: Ari A single-page illustration. A shot from above of Mack lying down on a sofa in the flooded house’s living room. He has a small smile and blush on his face. He and the sofa are lit by a halo of light presumably cast by the moon, tinged green by the water. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/no-man-is-an-island monthly 0.5 2021-07-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1627763107795-PSNM43XXZYRLF5CBGO4Y/IMG_0117.jpeg Blog - No Man is an Island - Make it stand out Credit: Ari A three-panel page. First panel: A close-up of Mack with Felix’s arm around him as they play the guitar, with a look of slight frustration on his face yet blushing from the contact. Mack: Whole lot of swimming. A lot more hanging on to ships. More crawling than I would have liked. Second panel: A close-up of Felix’s profiled face, eyes closed. Felix: Shoot. I wish I could do that though. Just up and go wherever you wanted. Third panel: A shot of Mack and Felix from behind. Felix’s left arm is around Mack’s as they keep playing the guitar together. Mack: It’s a lot lonelier than you think. Felix: Yeah? So is sittin’ in the same old house you grew up in. While everything else moves on around you. Mack: You don’t know how lucky you are. I always thought I wanted to get out too. Until I had to. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1627762928704-45Y8D0ZTTIXTOVVG9UXE/MOST+OF+OUR.jpeg Blog - No Man is an Island - Make it stand out Credit: Ari A four-panel page. First panel: A close-up of Felix’s profiled face. Felix: That ain’t gonna happen. Second panel: A close-up of Mack holding the guitar. Mack: Why not? I mean he can probably do a better job than I did, huh? Third panel: A close-up of Mack having the guitar swiped from his hands, suddenly surprised. Felix (off-panel): Because he ain’t there anymore. Fourth panel: Felix has the guitar back in his hands, slightly downcast. Felix: He went away a few years ago. Most of our friends did. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1627763217190-7ZFRO75AHUIUPV4UPNXF/IMG_0119.jpeg Blog - No Man is an Island - Make it stand out Credit: Ari A three-panel page. First panel: Felix and Mack are still sitting together. Mack is looking back at Felix as Felix firmly questions Mack’s choices. Felix: And so you wound up across the ocean? Mack: Once I got out there I felt like I couldn’t go back. I had to keep going. Felix: Even when you hit the coast? Mack: Well, I followed the coast hoping I’d find someone. And when I didn’t I started checking the rivers. I might have gone a bit too far. Second panel: A close-up of Felix, brows furrowed in thought. Felix: A bit? How did you even make it this far? You would’ve crossed so many dams and falls with no way back. That was so reckless. Why would you do that? Third panel: A close-up of Mack, looking back at Felix, annoyed as being underestimated. Mack: Hey, I can handle myself. I got past them, didn’t I? https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/inbetween-the-backstage monthly 0.5 2021-06-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1623002805101-0YCC5GSO1HW3K3U8KU9Q/Terribl%C3%A9s.jpeg Blog - In-Between the Backstage - Make it stand out Credit: James Tynion IV and Rian Sygh A four-panel page. First panel: A close-up of a poster for “Les Terriblés” by Hictor Vugo announcing shows Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:00. Second panel: Jory is walking up a flight of stairs up to a dark room, with wires and cables strewn all over. Jory: Huh… How the heck did I miss this place? Third panel: Jory’s foot gets snagged on a large cable on the floor. Jory: Oomph! Fourth panel: A tool rat with a lightbulb on its head jumps off Jory, making him lose his balance Beckett (off-panel): Who trespasses?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1623002929175-N8829BTYU9HT910WQO2L/47B0165F-5886-42F3-8065-4168D02ECD81.jpeg Blog - In-Between the Backstage - Make it stand out Credit: James Tynion IV and Rian Sygh A collage of various panels set on a blueprint of the theater. First panel: Beckett working in the control booth. Second panel: Bailey Brentwood performing on stage. Third panel: Jim stage managing the back stage from a podium. Fourth panel: Jamie pulling a rope. Fifth panel: The door to the backstagers’ room barricaded by boxes and covered with several “no entry” signs. Sixth panel: Hunter holding a pink dress in the wardrobe room. Seventh panel: Aziz and Jory carrying sets and props back stage. Eighth panel: A group of actors getting dressed. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/flames-on-the-side-of-my-face monthly 0.5 2021-06-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1623001395849-DUJ0G7VM0IYT5H4ZJ4QK/36B71A96-DBB1-4C87-9DC7-F02D59F978F3.jpeg Blog - Flames, on the Side of My Face - Make it stand out Credit: James Tynion IV and Rian Sygh A four-panel page. First panel: Bailey and Beckett are standing face-to-face. Bailey has her hand on Beckett’s shoulder, and Beckett is blushing, stunned silent. Bailey: I miss going to the same school as you. And not just because I always used to copy your algebra answers. Second panel: A close-up of Bailey and Beckett continuing their conversation. Beckett is still blushing profusely, looking sheepish. Beckett: I’m terrible at algebra. Bailey: That probably explains the C, then, huh? Third panel: A close-up of Bailey, her eyes are big and shining with admiration. Bailey: It’ll be nice to see you every day again for a bit. You’re doing so well here. Fourth panel: Bailey is hugging Beckett, who is still blushing with a big smile on his face. The panel is flanked by bright pink roses, and all four panels are tinted pink. Bailey: I’m so happy for you. Beckett: Yeah… Happy… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1623001592384-21SF4WUTSLXUZRU06P4H/1C0717B5-9F81-4209-9E3F-02D5D785DC60.jpeg Blog - Flames, on the Side of My Face - Make it stand out Credit: James Tynion IV and Rian Sygh A seven-panel page. First panel: Sasha is sitting at the control panel, lifting his hands in dramatic admiration, which are smoking in cartoonish fashion. Sasha: That was too much invisible power. Second panel: Beckett is standing at the panel, slamming his hands on the table furiously, with a stylized explosion behind him. Beckett: You… You… You idiot! Third panel: Sasha is looking at Beckett (off-panel), visibly worried and shaking in fear. Sasha: I… I was just joking around — Fourth panel: Beckett grabs Sasha by the shoulders and is yelling at his face. The black backdrop is covered with bright red squiggly lines. Beckett: Sasha this isn’t a game! This is my life. Fifth panel: Beckett is grabbing his head in frustration with his right hand, crying and extremely upset. The backdrop is a purple and pink spiral. Beckett: I should have just said no! Nobody else will ever understand what I do up here, least of all, you. Tim should never have sent you up here. It should have been obvious that people were just going to get hurt. Sixth panel: Beckett is running out of the control booth, crying and still yelling at Sasha, who is still shaken up by Beckett’s outburst. Beckett: You’re just not smart enough to take things seriously! Seventh panel: Sasha is standing on his own, hurt, humiliated, and visibly sorry for what he did. The backdrop is dark, with a series of colored lights in a row sprinkled throughout. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/its-my-booth monthly 0.5 2021-06-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1623000376733-FWTDIK8N97SJOBCLRPB0/14B67005-735F-4D6D-92B3-07AC92064C0E.jpeg Blog - It's My Booth, and I Get to Pick the Coping Mechanism - Make it stand out Credit: James Tynion IV and Rian Sygh A four-panel page. First panel: Tim is leaning down slightly, bringing his arm around Beckett. Beckett, visibly stressed, is gripping the back of his neck with his hand. Beckett: This is a joke, this has to be a joke. Tim: This is straight-up the opposite of a joke, man. Second panel: Beckett, sweating in distress, is pleading his case to Tim (off-panel). Beckett: That’s my place up there, You’ve seen what I’ve been able to do… Third panel: A close-up of Tim, soft and understanding, as he explains his decision to Beckett (off-panel). Tim: That’s exactly it. Jamie and I graduate at the end of the year, and right now you and Hunter are shoe-ins to take over as stage managers. There’s more important work than the boards. Fourth panel: Beckett is trembling, left hand balled into a fist, right hand ruffling his hair. Beckett: I… I can figure it out! I can make it work. Call the shots from up there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1623000599400-Q44UH9MC6WZ4CN1A60GC/EF987144-32B2-4F7F-8D4C-B66924C3AFDD.jpeg Blog - It's My Booth, and I Get to Pick the Coping Mechanism - Make it stand out Credit: James Tynion IV and Rian Sygh A two-panel page. First panel: Beckett is walking up the stairs to the control booth, arms crossed and gaze to the floor. Beckett: Uh… Sasha? I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to get angry like that. Second panel: A close-up of Beckett as he walks into the booth. His gaze is still on the floor, his right hand scratching the back of his head. Beckett: It’s just, this is the one thing that I’ve ever been able to do right, and I’m afraid of giving that up. I’m afraid of giving it up. I’m afraid that without it, I’m just not going to fit anywhere. But that doesn’t change the fact that I said some pretty mean junk, and I don’t want you to… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1622999639376-SUQPGI7J4M8YGJWGPJ7P/2BD573D4-C868-46B7-A1AF-A95B9F9D020F.jpeg Blog - It's My Booth, and I Get to Pick the Coping Mechanism - Make it stand out Credit: James Tynion IV and Rian Sygh A three-panel page. First panel: Jory and Beckett are talking in the theater’s control booth. It is an organized mess of wires, boxes, and equipment. There are posters on the wall, and snacks all over. Beckett: I need my own space, and this is the most me space that’s ever existed. I built it to be like that. It’s my favorite place in the world. I just get to be here, alone, controlling everything. Second panel: Beckett is sitting on the desk, pointing at his control panel as he talks to Jory. Beckett: Shining the light in just the right way to make a performance sing. Choosing the right colors, the right intensity… I get to be a living part of the performance. I can make the best actors shine. Third panel: Beckett playfully elbows Jory, who is tentatively asking a genuine question. Jory: The McQueens? Beckett: Hah! The McQueens are dolts. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/ill-make-my-own-link monthly 0.5 2021-04-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1619319751640-6CXPQVN2J96E8LE8P82B/IMG_0113.jpeg Blog - I'll Make My Own Link... with Sidon ... and Kissing! Credit: pittssmitts A four-panel page. First panel: A simply-armed Link is standing on a rock beneath a tree, overlooking the vastness of Hyrule under a bright sky at dawn. Zelda (off-panel): I watched you traverse the lands of Hyrule delaying the inevitable as much as you could. Second panel: A close-up of Zelda, eyes closed and face scrunched in concentration and slight annoyance. The Triforce is glowing over her face, in between her eyes. Zelda (off-panel): And for a few moments, I resented you for that. Third panel: A closer shot of Zelda’s face from the panel before, but now she has tears at the edge of her closed eyes, her ears drooped. Zelda (off-panel): But I understand now. Fourth panel: A flashback of Link, Master Sword in hand, protecting a concerned Zelda. His face has a look of fierce determination. Zelda (off-panel): Your life was never your own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1619319569256-BPV1VSNKULH9KJN3OFDO/IMG_0112.jpeg Blog - I'll Make My Own Link... with Sidon ... and Kissing! Credit: pittssmitts A four-panel page. First panel:A close-up of Zelda, yelling at Link (off-panel) in annoyance. Zelda: Do not hide your feelings from me, Link. You cannot. I know exactly how you feel. Second panel: A profiled extreme close-up of Link, surprised and caught off guard, at the far left of the panel. Third panel: A profiled extreme close-up of Zelda, eyes narrowed at Link (off-panel), at the far right of the panel. Fourth panel: A collage placed around an illustration of the Master Sword. At the top, a close-up of Link’s eyes flanking the hilt of the Master Sword illustration; on the left, a close-up of a gloved hand handing a off a sword to a hand marked with the Triforce; on the right, a picture of a family of four Hylians; on the bottom-left, a close-up of a horse’s front legs rearing up; on the bottom-left, a close-up of a pair of tan boots, speckled with blood. Zelda (off-panel): You never asked for this life. And I know that if you could, you would refuse it. That sense of duty instilled by a family now long gone to you and this world easily be overpowered by a want to just exist without pressure. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/blue-is-the-warmest-color monthly 0.5 2021-04-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1619318994902-9120R0ROYRHK95TU6R14/IMG_0115.jpeg Blog - Blue is the Warmest Color Credit: pittssmitts A five-page panel. First panel: An image of a softly colored Link surrounded by a pale pink backdrop is depicted in-between a grayscale Sidon and Bazz. Sidon is holding his hand top to his mouth in surprise, blushing. Bazz is looking sheepishly amused. Bazz: Yes. He looks at you as if you were a meal made by Hylia herself. Second panel: A close-up of Sidon blushing, averting his gaze from Bazz (off-panel). Third panel: A frantic Sidon leans towards Bazz, who seems taken off guard. Sidon’s sash and blush are colored blue, and there are green highlights under Bazz’s eyes. Bazz: Oh. You didn’t notice. Sidon: Well then, how did you confess to Ledo? Fourth panel: A partial close-up of Bazz, covering the lower part of his face with his hand, blushing and sweating in embarrassment. Sidon: I. Er. Am not the best to consult about that. Fifth panel: A close-up of Sidon looking at Bazz (off-panel) in amusement. Sidon: Oh Bazz. What did you do? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1619318807029-CKAOSIQZYVUCXABRJI1R/IMG_0116.jpeg Blog - Blue is the Warmest Color Credit: pittssmitts A four-panel page. First panel: A shot from above of Sidon moving towards the edge of his pool where Bazz is waiting for him, lance in hand. Only the water is painted in light blue. Bazz: Are you ready for your daily spar? Second panel: A close-up of Sidon glaring up at Bazz (off-panel) apprehensively. The water is colored light blue, and Sidon’s eyes are golden. Third panel: A close-up of Bazz taken aback by Sidon’s look. His eyes are lime green. Fourth panel: Sidon pulls himself out of the water as Bazz stands nearby looking unsure. The water is colored light blue, and Bazz’s arm fins are lime green. The background is drawn with simple undefined lines. Sidon: I suppose so. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1619319257350-BJFH39DAOO9S4F3CV6GJ/IMG_0114.jpeg Blog - Blue is the Warmest Color Credit: pittssmitts A four-panel page. First panel: A close-up of Link blushing as he talks and looks at Sidon (off-panel). His hair, eyes, and shirt are completely colored in. His skin is still a pale gray. Link: Sidon. You asked me if there was anything I truly longed for. I don’t think I can keep lying to myself about it… Second panel: A close-up of Sidon looking at Link (off-panel), blushing slightly, with a question mark hovering over his head. He is fully colored, but still in ashen tones. Third panel: An extreme profiled close-up of Sidon’s face as Link’s hand cups his cheek. Sidon is surprised, and an exclamation mark and question mark appear over him. The panel is still colored in ashen tones. Fourth panel: A break-out illustration of Link fully kissing Sidon. The illustrations is fully colored in bright , warm colors, including Link’s skin for the first time. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/the-hero-of-deconstruction monthly 0.5 2021-04-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1619317863945-PM925H33THGNGV8UKEAJ/IMG_0110.jpeg Blog - The Hero of Deconstruction Credit: pittssmitts A five-panel page. First panel: Sidon and Link are sitting side by side in Zora’s Domain at sunset. Sidon is looking at Link intently, mouth slightly open, as Link pours his heart out, frantically talking with his hands. Link: I eat and I breathe and I sleep, but ultimately, are my actions my own — or are they planned out by some predestined force? Has Hylia restrained not just my prophecy but my life? Second panel: A close-up of Link, face pained with frustration. Link: Do I have any sense of free will at all? Third panel: A close-up of Sidon, stunned speechless. Fourth panel: A profiled shot of Link as he continues to vent, with Sidon listening in the background. Link: I never asked to be champion. If I could choose, I would have given that burden to someone else. Fifth panel: Link brings his shaking hands to his face. Link: I did the job, yes, but what now? What do I do? I’m not used to not following orders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1619318163297-BCXY2T84TX4R1VH2DEJ3/IMG_0111.jpeg Blog - The Hero of Deconstruction Credit: pittssmitts A five-panel page. First panel: A close-up of Sidon, looking slightly distressed. Sidon: I’m… I’m sorry to hear that. I suppose my perception of you has changed. Second panel: A close-up of Link as he turns to Sidon. He looks puzzled with his drooped ears. Third panel: A close-up of Link from behind, wearing his Champion’s Tunic, the Master Sword and a battle-worn Hylian Shield on his back. He is surrounded by a fiery background. Sidon (off-panel): I had thought that you always carried that sword proudly… that you were… honored by it. Fourth panel: A profiled shot of Link laughing out loud as he looks at Sidon (off-panel) out of the corner of his eye. Fifth panel: A profiled shot of Link leaning forward, gaze to the ground in contemplation. Link: Not once. Not since I’ve woken up. Maybe before, but — https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/beyond-using-every-crayon-in-the-box monthly 0.5 2021-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1616371030289-RKTBVWSVA8IFXDSB90PR/WHAT+DO.jpeg Blog - Beyond Using Every Crayon in the Box Credit: Brandon Dumas A seven-panel page. First panel: A profiled shot of Kim as she talks to Emily off-panel. Kim: What do you think, Emily? Second panel: Emily, hands behind her back, perks up. Third panel: Emily signs to ask if Kim is talking to her. Emily (signing): (Me?) Fourth panel: Fuchsia signs her apology to Emily. Fuchsia: Ahh, I’m Sorry, E… We should’ve been signing, or at least speaking louder… Fifth panel: Emily kindly signs that she understands. Emily (signing): (It’s fine. Know everyone’s stressed out) Sixth panel: Emily sighs as she signs Emily (signing): (Don’t know what to think. Everything is crazy) Seventh panel: Emily is signing, looking concerned. Emily (signing): (But… Monsters tried to kill us) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1616370894944-TJHZRK0UD3B8EH50PRG5/808DBF3D-77FE-4482-B893-B694EEA567D7.jpeg Blog - Beyond Using Every Crayon in the Box Credit: Brandon Dumas A seven-panel page. First panel: Fuchsia is looking down at her closed fist. Fuchsia: I mean… I guess. Second panel: Fuchsia shadowboxes in place. Fuchsia: It did feel pretty good. Third panel: Kim is eagerly looking up at April, who has her arms wrapped around herself, looking anxious. Kim: April? April: I did feel… safer. Like… I don’t know. Everything that usually holds me back was… quieter, somehow. Kim: Right! Fourth panel: A close-up of April as she looks down on her hand on her chest. April: Like maybe we really had a chance to stop those things… to keep what I dreamed from happening. Fifth panel: Kim, hands on her hips, looks at Parker who is leaning against a tree. Kim: Parker, I’m not even going to ask you, but deep down I don’t think you hate all of this anywhere near as much as you want us to think you do. Sixth panel: A close-up of Parker, looking cautious and doubtful at the ground, arms crossed Parker: You don’t know anything about what I think. Seventh panel: A profiled close-up of Kim as she excitedly talks to Parker off-panel. Kim: You came back. Twice now. You could have run away, but you didn’t. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1616370615351-YF6S2074CCF5OTUIEAVG/6132EE74-6B2E-456F-991C-4F079F2D586D.jpeg Blog - Beyond Using Every Crayon in the Box Credit: Brandon Dumas A four-panel page. First panel: April’s parents are looking at each other. April’s mom: Great! That’s great. Though we, um… might need to do something about your hair first, if that’s okay? Second panel: April is looking up at her parents with a questioning look. April: What do you mean? Third panel: April’s mom is holding up her hands beside her head to show the volume of April’s hair. April’s mom: Oh, you know… it’s just getting a little… …much? Fourth panel: April looks back down at her plate as she plays with her breakfast, hand holding up her head, looking glum. Her sibling is also at the table, also gloomy. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/but-can-it-be-gayer monthly 0.5 2021-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1616369396464-3BRP484DRPWBKDZ5U5H9/74B7E9F0-CB56-4E74-B240-8582059AB3A1.jpeg Blog - But Can It Be Gayer? Credit: Brandon Dumas A four-panel page. First panel: Emily, dressed in a bright yellow suit, is looking up at a black, fire-breathing dragon who’s captured her girlfriend. Second panel: A top-down shot of Emily as she looks at the scene off-panel. Third panel: A close-up of a determined-looking Emily as she taps her Chroma Key. Fourth panel: Emily transformed into an alternate version of her Chroma Suit with a helm, cape, and broadsword. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1616369166007-HBHXXHW9HJK0OXBB7M33/344AF135-EDC2-44C6-9DA9-36D61DFEE047.jpeg Blog - But Can It Be Gayer? Credit: Brandon Dumas A three-panel page. First panel: April is pulling back an energy arrow as Kim holds on tightly to her. Second panel: A wider shot as April lets the arrow loose, and it leaves a red and blue double helix trail behind. Third panel: A close-up of a bright white hand forming out of the energy arrow. It’s outlined in red and blue, with intertwining streaks trailing behind it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1616369473762-D1XRQ44Z2LULRYXDL9U7/D9F66D3A-0A3D-4A90-A557-5EEF0C91DB11.jpeg Blog - But Can It Be Gayer? Credit: Brandon Dumas A two-panel page. First panel: April and Parker are back-to-back, eyes closed, tapping their Chroma Keys as they call out their color. April: Blue. Parker: Green. Second panel: April and Parker raise their right hands in the air as they become bright white silhouettes, outlined by their respective color. Steaks of energy surround them against a blue and green backdrop. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/red-and-wild monthly 0.5 2021-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1616368029156-SC19T9NX4OTHUE60QBHN/0F54AA97-2F32-435A-84F1-144E941B6807.jpeg Blog - Red and Wild Credit: Brandon Dumas A six-panel page. First panel: A close-up of young Kim slightly opening a door and peeking though. Second panel: A wider shot of Kim peeking out between two silhouetted adults arguing. Third panel: An extreme close-up of Kim’s eye, wide open in surprise. Fourth panel: A green glass bottle shatters as it was thrown against the door Kim had been peeking out from. Fifth panel: A close-up of Kim’s hand as she locks the door from the inside. Sixth panel: Kim is running down the stairs to the basement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1616368221208-115LZIQYF3F2UAO0WKBD/344AF135-EDC2-44C6-9DA9-36D61DFEE047.jpeg Blog - Red and Wild Credit: Brandon Dumas A four-panel page. First panel: Kim and April are hanging from a tether made from the their powers. Second panel: A shot of Kim and April as they hang on to the tether. April is stunned while Kim is ecstatic. Kim: Yes! I knew it! April: Kim… How..? Third panel: A close-up of Kim’s smiling face. Kim: Power of friendship, April! Fourth panel: A shot from behind as the energy tether continues to stretch out, a red and blue outstretched hand at the opposite end of it. Kim: Power of fucking friendship! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1616368410579-0757E74VT2YN4K1I0ZSL/37AE2AEB-9398-4AF8-9DF8-B3E64D8D26ED.jpeg Blog - Red and Wild Credit: Brandon Dumas A five-panel page. First panel: A shot of the team huddled close as Kim’s Chroma Key finishes a transmission from Luna. Second panel: A shot of Kim from behind as she stares off to the distance. Kim: I don’t know how I can make this any simpler. The five of us were chosen. Just like we dreamed when we were kids. It’s destiny. Third panel: A close-up of Kim as she faces back to the rest of team. Kim: Even if you somehow don’t think this is the most incredible thing that could happen to us, we’re the Mighty Fighters now, and the more time we spend talking about it, the more time the Uoari have to get stronger and take over the world. Fourth panel: A close-up of Kim’s hand, reaching out. Fifth panel: A shot of Kim, holding her hand out with a hopeful look on her face. Kim: Are you with me? https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/a-little-bifurious monthly 0.5 2021-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1613339773496-IZOUYQ3YVC7ZVNK2ON3Y/like+girls+but+now+i+like+a+boy.jpeg Blog - A Litte Bi-furious Credit: Alice Oseman A five-panel page: First panel: A Google landing page with “I like girls but now I like a boy????” typed in the search bar. Second panel: A close-up of Nick’s very tired and resigned face. Third panel: A close-up of his finger hovering over the enter key. Fourth panel: A close-up of Nick’s eyes, half-closed with bags underneath. Fifth panel: Nick shuts the laptop closed with both hands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1613339574446-FKPEM77T0MK48HMVAS0A/IMG_2452.jpeg Blog - A Litte Bi-furious Credit: Alice Oseman A four-panel page. First panel: A Google landing page with “am I gay?” typed into the search bar. Second panel: A close-up of a finger pressing an enter key. Third panel: A close-up of Nick’s face, wide-eyed and annoyed. Around the panel, there are snippets of different search results offering gay quizzes and tests. Fourth panel: A close-up of a finger pressing the backspace key. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1613339847747-1F52Q9U0RZ4ORXBBRN7R/And+goy.jpeg Blog - A Litte Bi-furious Credit: Alice Oseman A four-panel page. First panel: A close-up of Nick’s rugby friends, lined up. Christian: But Nick’s not gay, is he? Sai: Well, I guess we don’t know. Otis: He doesn’t look gay. And didn’t he have a crush on that girl Tara Jones? Second panel: Ms. Singh, the rugby coach, shows up next to Christian. The boys look at her from the corner of their eyes. Only Christian is surprised to see her there. Ms. Singh: You can’t tell whether people are gay by what they look like. Third panel: A profiled close-up of Ms. Singh, eyes closed and speaking very matter-of-factly. Ms. Singh: And gay or straight aren’t the only two options. Anyway, it’s very rude to speculate about people’s sexuality. Go home lads. Fourth panel: A close-up of the boys as they listen to Ms. Singh. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/idk-my-bff-nick monthly 0.5 2021-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1613338369897-A96V2GWRB6UCXW0W8UAU/But+you+don%27t+have+to.jpeg Blog - IDK my bff Nick? Credit: Alice Oseman A three-panel page. First panel: A chat window with a conversation between Nick and Charlie Nick: But you don’t have to If you don’t want to But I am your friend and I do care Charlie: Okay Might be a bit of a long story lol Nick: I don’t mind Second panel: Charlie holding up his phone, blushing, looking like he’s about to cry. Third panel: Nick illuminated by the light of his laptop, looking anxious and tired eyed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1613338654509-EYBMAJDN8P9YSIXJY5UF/Not+a+problem%C2%A9.jpeg Blog - IDK my bff Nick? Credit: Alice Oseman A six-panel page. First panel: A text from Nick that reads “Not a problem” followed by a smiley face and heart emoji. Second panel: A close-up of Charlie looking down at his phone, smiling and blushing. Third panel: A close-up of Charlie’s phone as he’s typing “I love talking to you.” Fourth panel: A close-up of Charlie’s phone, but now he’s typing “I’m so glad we’re friends.” Fifth panel: A close-up of a thumb hitting the backspace button. Sixth panel: Nick’s “Not a problem” text with a single heart emoji as a response from Charlie. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/from-object-to-subject monthly 0.5 2021-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1613336925274-XR7FI3ZATF3TRKZW3U3L/Nick+Nelson.jpeg Blog - From Object to Subject Credit: Alice Oseman A three-panel page. First panel: And text screen on a phone, under the name of “Nick Nelson” Charlie: A yeah, we just continued to meet up sometimes at school before form. And like… I was so excited about it. I thought I had a boyfriend, or, like, I was having some big romance… But I slowly started to realise he was just using me for someone to make out with… because I was the only gay boy he knew… and then in January I found out he had a girlfriend as well. Some girl from Higgs school. I don’t know if he’s bisexual or gay or whatever but it doesn’t really change anything. He was just using me. Second panel: Charlie and Ben locked in a hug and kiss. Third panel: Ben is holding hands with a girl, staring into each other’s eyes, as Charlie watches from afar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1613336556456-E4XQ5BGLEZKID2E38PB6/I+mean%2C+this+is%2C+an.jpeg Blog - From Object to Subject Credit: Alice Oseman A three-panel page with two individual speech bubbles. First panel: Charlie is with two nondescript students, who appear to be laughing or jeering at him. First bubble: “He’s been getting a lot of shit for it, I think.” Second panel: Nick looking anguished, watching the previous scene from afar. Third panel: A profiled shot of Charlie being confronted by bunched-up speech bubbles with slurs and insults towards him. Second panel: “I mean, this is an all-boys school! What did he expect?” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1613337072325-IMJHWLS9DVT68LZTNW3T/IMG_2448.jpeg Blog - From Object to Subject Credit: Alice Oseman A seven-panel page. First panel: Ben is coming up to Charlie, who seems surprised and distances himself. Ben: Look, I’m sorry, okay? Have you finished sulking about it? Second panel: Charlie determinedly passes Ben, who is grinning. Charlie: Leave me alone. Third panel: A close-up of Ben’s hand as he grabs Charlie’s arm. Ben (off-panel): Oh come on, Charlie! Fourth panel: A close-up of Charlie’s face as he looks over his shoulder. Fifth panel: A close-up of Charlie grabbing Ben by the front of his shirt, slamming him against the wall. Sixth panel: A shot of Charlie looking furious with wide eyes, and narrowed eyebrows. The backdrop around him is pitch black. Charlie: Do not fucking touch me. Seventh panel: A shot of Ben dumbstruck, still holding up his left hand, frozen against the wall Charlie slammed him against. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/a-secret-power monthly 0.5 2021-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1611535553875-WPEMCMPGGP1K3QLE2857/Ah%21+I+thought+he.jpeg Blog - A Secret Power Credit: Kaiju A three-panel page. First panel: Viverette is talking to Sulvain, off-panel, one arm folded across her, as she scratches her chin in thought. Viverette: I’m afraid no one’s come to ask for you since that inspector spooked me. Second panel: A close-up of Viverette coverage her face with her hands as she remembers the events from before. Viverette: Ah! I thought he was going to shut us down and take our heads. Third panel: A flashback of Inspector Elouan barging into Viverette’s shop. Viverette is surprised and wide-eyed as a butterfly flies out of her hands. Viverette: He nearly busted through that door! Inspector Elouan: Bonjour! I’m with the King’s police! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1611535250832-TIC3I3LT1880KXE3CT5E/IMG_0104.jpeg Blog - A Secret Power Credit: Kaiju A seven-panel page. First panel: A woman with long, curly red hair is taking off the hood from her dark blur riding coat. She is dressed in a brown grown, golden bangles on her arms, and a bright red and gold brooch is clasped on her chest. Second panel: Viverette and Sulvain turn to each other, wearily. Third panel: The red-haired woman curtsies, head bowed, at Viverette and Sulvain off-panel. Ève: Bonjour. Fourth panel: Ève looks up at Viverette and Sulvain. Ève: I trust that I am in good company? Fifth panel: Viverette curtsies back, her gaze fixed on Ève. Viverette: You are among friends. Sixth panel: A close-up of Ève’s smirking face. Ève: Excellent. Seventh panel: A shot of Sulvain’s upper body, a small, round silver pin shining brightly on his cloak. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1611535403900-YHCV6HMZMTVUXFVIUU9H/Oh%2C+you+know.jpeg Blog - A Secret Power Credit: Kaiju A third-panel page. First panel: Viverette is reaching up to place a small bowl on a shelf as Sulvain looks on. Viverette: Oh, you know us Magoi, magic comes to us differently! Second panel: A close-up of a small bowl full with golden liquid. A small group of insects are drinking off the edges of the bowl. Third panel: A shot from up above Viverette as she continues to speak. A wand made of fine, knotted wood is lying in a cushioned wooden box. The box is slightly covered in spider webs. Viverette: Just a bit of practice and I found that these little friends are perfect for me, much better than wands. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/did-he-really-say-that monthly 0.5 2021-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1611534170040-XKP1UJVW4AO4ZTVOLF5G/The+way+yow.jpeg Blog - Did He Really Say That? Credit: Kaiju A three-panel page. First panel: Viverette is leaning on her counter, holding her head on her right hand. She is surrounded by colorful butterflies, a golden beetle, and a number of plants, bowls, and crystalware. Viverette: I see that the little one went to greet you. Second panel: Sulvain is pointing his index fingers up as he smilies at Viverette off-panel. Sulvain: The way you enchant, Viverette, it never fails to amaze me. Third panel: Viverette is laughing, waving off Sulvain’s compliment as he continues to look at her. Viverette: It’s just a simple search and lead charm, nothing grand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1611534348558-241QYREERO9NDBRT6LXX/have+need+for.jpeg Blog - Did He Really Say That? Credit: Kaiju A two-panel page. First panel: Sulvain and Viverette are looking at each other as they hold a conversation in signs. Second panel: Viverette are facing Éve, who is off panel. Sulvain is holding up his closed hands together, index fingers pointing up as Viverette speaks. Viverette: If they have need for my services, I will meet them here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1611534711197-06XOY3ZUHG2RPJCPFSJZ/back+here.jpeg Blog - Did He Really Say That? Credit: Kaiju A three-panel page. First panel: Viverette is pouring a small amount of a golden substance on her finger as she looks at Sulvain endearingly. Sulvain is shirtless and holding his right hand over his head to sign. He is both nervous and eager. Sulvain: It’s Raziol. Second panel: Vivertte is rubbing the golden substance on Raziol as she gleefully calls out to Raziol. Sulvain is surprised and covers up his naked torso with his hands. Viverette: We are back here Raziol! Third panel: A close-up of Viverrete’s finger as she rubs the golden substance over Sulvain’s stitched wound. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/sprigs-of-life monthly 0.5 2021-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1611533272565-O0FKQGGQKT1P731PLBCL/Well%2C+what.jpeg Blog - Sprigs of Life Credit: Kaiju A six-panel page. First panel: A close-up of Viverette as she holds up a pear of tweezers. Second panel: A close-up of Viverette as she looks up at Sulvain, who is off-panel. Viverette: Well, what about me? Did you see my wheat spring growing over there? Third panel: A close-up of Viverette’s hands as she stitches up Sulvain’s clean, bloodless wound. The thread is a bright gold color. Viverette: Do you know how long I’ll live? Fourth panel: A close-up of Sulvain’s profiled face. Sulvain: I do not know, but I hope you’ll live until you are old and grey. Fifth panel: A close-up of Sulvain’s half-closed left eye from the previous panel. Sixth panel: A break-out illustration of a golden field of wheat under a dark sky. In the middle of the field, there is a giant, ominous sphere of purple and black darkness. Sulvain (off-panel): I don’t supposed I’ve ever seen a Magoi’s wheat before… They grow somewhere else, deeper, closer to the source. Not even a necromancer can venture that far and return. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1611533425044-H7CVW4DMWL3OZT43GCD1/IMG_0098.jpeg Blog - Sprigs of Life Credit: Kaiju A single panel. A row of eight barely lit sillouhetted figures, enveloped in darkness, each carrying a single torch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1611533729012-USGV6XK7IUXJOD2NLRD5/IMG_0099.jpeg Blog - Sprigs of Life Credit: Kaiju A three-panel page. First panel: A close-up of Raziol’s hand as he shields a lit candle Second panel: A rear view of Razor shielding the candle, through the window in the background, a row of torches is visible. Third panel: A rear view of Razor looking over his right shoulder as he hears a creaking sound behind him. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/taking-your-time monthly 0.5 2020-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1609110716555-V67S6ESF9LF54Y66VVVR/IMG_0066.jpeg Blog - Taking Your Time Credit: G.H.S.T. A six-panel page. First panel: A close-up of Louis as he speaks, blushing slightly, rolling his eyes to the side. Louis: I mean… …Even with the boutonnieres, we don’t *exactly* match given that the colors are “technically inverted*… So… we’re still very subtle. Second panel: Daniel and Louis are sitting outside on Daniel’s deck. Both of them are looking closely at each other, blushing. Louis: …But… …I guess we do… …Look like a couple. Third panel: Same as the panel above, but Louis is now laughing while Daniel stares at him wide-eyed. The sound effect “SNORRRT” covers most of the panel. Fourth panel: A close-up of Daniel’s blushing face as he looks at Louis off-panel. Fifth panel: A close-up of Louis, eyes closed, laughing through his teeth, face red. Louis: It’s fine, really. I’m serious, I’m okay with this. Sixth panel: A change of perspective of them sitting, now from behind Daniel. Louis is hugging himself as his laughter subsides. Louis: … Holy crap. I’m really okay with this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1609110791371-H8N0XQSPFBW7ZNC871KA/IMG_0067.jpeg Blog - Taking Your Time Credit: G.H.S.T. A four-panel page. First panel: Big fluffy clouds bathed in purple and pink light. Louis: Yesterday, I was saying how I didn’t know what I’d come out as. …And that I’m not ready to tell my dad about us yet. But… well, the thing is… Second panel: A close-up of Daniel and Louis looking at each other. Daniel is completely astonished while Louis looks surprised at himself, eyes looking down. Louis: …I almost told him about us last night. Daniel: What? You did?! Third panel: Almost the same as the one before, but Daniel’s surprised face has softened. Louis is now looking at Daniel. Louis: Is that okay…? Daniel: Yeah! Like, as long as you feel safe to do that and that’s what you want and — what happened?! What did you say?! Fourth panel: A closer perspective of their faces as they lean in closer to each other, both blushing. Louis is again avoiding Daniel’s gaze. Louis: Uhm… …I really just… told him more about you. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/the-lavender-dream monthly 0.5 2020-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1609109884199-RFQICE95TP7JBM7DC938/IMG_0065.jpeg Blog - The Lavender Dream A full-page composite illustration with a top panel. Top panel: A close-up of a beaming Daniel with Louis on his left, looking at him. Top illustration: Mia is reaching out to Daniel, asking for a dance. Daniel is smiling widely. Mia’s flowing black dress transitions into the starry night sky for the next illustration. Mia: Dance with me, Daniel! Dance with me in the moonlight! Bottom illustration: Daniel and Mia are happily dancing, hand in hand, under the starry night sky formed by Mia’s dress from the illustration above. Daniel: We’ll make our own prom! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1609109666253-K6QT6WREWASWQ0MZ0T1I/IMG_0064.jpeg Blog - The Lavender Dream Credit: G.H.S.T. A three-panel page. First panel: A close-up of Louis hugging his knees and crying. Daniel has his arm around Louis, looking at him closely with concern. Louis: I made you feel so c-crappy! I know we made up and everything, but I still — Second panel: A collage of six portraits in varying colors: an upset Daniel in yellowish green, Louis’s dad smiling in pale yellow, Louis’s dad upset in orange, Louis’s dad angry in yellow, a beaming Daniel in pale green, Louis’s mother forlorn in pale yellow but with a blue streak across the middle of her face. Louis: This whole week has been… crap and — It’s been such whiplash and I can’t keep up with it and — I don’t know why — I don’t know why — Third panel: A zoom out of the first panel, now showing Mia on Louis’s left, looking at him with her hands to herself. Louis: I really psyched myself up for this! I actually really wanted to go! https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/perfectly-imperfect monthly 0.5 2020-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1609108827104-KQ6NJ7Y8LIEQ1E42T3NK/IMG_0061.jpeg Blog - Perfectly Imperfect Credit: G.H.S.T. A five-panel page. First panel: A close-up of Louis profiled face as he lies in bed. Second panel: An indescribable panel featuring brown shapes against a pale tan backdrop. Louis (thinking): I wish I didn’t… tell Daniel everything though. Third panel: A close-up of Louis’s face, blushing and sweating in embarrassment. On both sides of him, there are cloudy bubbles depicting the events from the day before from Louis’s perspective. Louis (thinking): Why did I tell him some of the things I did? I was completely unnecessary!!!!!! I’m so stupid!!!!!! Left bubble: Louis flustered face as he yells with a caption reading *censored* Right bubble: Louis blushing and looking sheepish, the captions read *physical* *physical* and “Daniel, guess what?! I got *physical* with my ex-girlfriend LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fourth panel: A close-up of Louis, miserable with grief. Louis (thinking): …I hope I don’t do or say anything stupid tonight. Please don’t do or say anything stupid. Fifth panel: I close-up of Louis’s hand as he plays with a band he got from Daniel. Louis (thinking): I really… want to make it a good night. Not just for me. But for him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1609109025041-TDLH4ZJYAJ6UDZUNMDVE/IMG_0062.jpeg Blog - Perfectly Imperfect Credit: G.H.S.T. A five-panel page. First panel: Louis is walking down a simple hallway, headed towards a half-opened door. Louis (thinking): …I hope this feeling will last. It’s gotta. Second panel: A close-up of Louis’s profiled shoulders, neck, and lower face as he takes in a deep breath. The backdrop is black with pale squiggly lines across. Louis (thinking): Even with nagging worries… I’ll push them away. Third panel: Louis running his hand through his hair in front of the bathroom mirror. Louis (thinking): At least for tonight… … Please don’t let anything go wrong. Fourth panel: Louis lifts his hair to discover a bright red zit on his forehead. Firth panel: Louis, turning red, is yelling at himself. Louis: Is that a zit?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1609109134348-AH5DHC7VB7ZSQ6T4UJDR/IMG_0063.jpeg Blog - Perfectly Imperfect Credit: G.H.S.T A full-page illustration with two side panels. Main illustration: Louis blushing slightly as Daniel opens the door. His hair is styled back, bright red zit on display. The background features the neighborhood’s rows of houses and a bright sunset against a pink and purple sky. First side panel: A close-up of an astonished Daniel as he opens the door for Louis. His mother is behind him carrying a camera. Second panel: A cartoonish Daniel is embarrassed by his mother who is leaning in close with the camera. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/anything-but-set-in-stone monthly 0.5 2020-11-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1606003223160-7XWXNV663HA04R55I9PT/IMG_0056.jpeg Blog - Anything but Set in Stone Credit: Hannah Templer A seven-panel page. First panel: In the foreground, the King looks over his shoulder as the capsuled throne rises on its platform in the background. Second panel: A far shot of the castle’s exterior. The foreground is made up of the silhouetted cheering crowd while the King address the crowd from a balcony below in the background. King: Cosmoknights! Third panel: From a lower level, a profiled close-up of a knight as the King continues his speech from the same balcony, which this time is seen above. King: Today, you fight in a time-honored tradition. Fourth panel: Cass is fully armored, her helmet tucked under her arm. King (off-panel): You know the rules. Last knight standing takes the prize. Fifth panel: A close-up of Cass’s grieves as she steps up a ledge. King (off-panel): Keep it clean... Sixth panel: A profiled shot of Cass putting on her helmet. King (off-panel): And may the best man win. Seventh panel: Cass stands radiantly fully armored and armed, standing on a window ledge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1606002866758-ZM4YWUEL5QAJDEDN6XXC/THE+WHOLE+FIEL.jpeg Blog - Anything but Set in Stone Credit: Hannah Templer A four-panel page. First panel: Cass is sitting at the head of a lavishly plated dinner table, crestfallen. The forefront is framed by two silhouetted party guests. Guest 1: Did you hear about the joust in Amaranth last month? Guest 2: I did. Apparently the winner bought out the whole field! A very short match. Guest 1: Such a shame... Really dishonors the spirit of the tradition, if you ask me. Second panel: A close-up of the guest a she raises a goblet. Guest 2: Remember when nobles would fight for themselves? Now most of these whelps hire proxies. These days any spoiled brat with family money can waltz in and win a match if he’s willing to throw enough cash at it. Third panel: A close-up of Cass as she notices the conversation taking place. Guest 1 (off-panel): Perhaps in other kingdoms, but that won’t be the case here. I hear knights have been charging record prices for this match and coming in from all over the galaxy... Competition will be fierce. Fourth panel: A profiled close-up of Cass incensed by the guests’ comments. Guest 2 (off-panel): Well, I’m relieved to hear it. Princess Cassar is certainly a prize worth fighting for. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/reflective-reflections monthly 0.5 2020-11-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1606001924256-1UTUZ6NEO2VFY5WHT9FG/IMG_0058.jpeg Blog - Reflective Reflections Credit: Hannah Templer A full-page panel. In the foreground, on the left edge of the panel, Cass’s right side of her back is seen. Her strong, defined shoulders and arms are draped with fine gold chains. In the background, Cass is looking at herself in a full-body mirror as her mother places her favor around her neck. Cass is looking as if she doesn’t recognize her reflection, dressed in a long olive green gown, trimmed with ornate gold stitching. Her bodice is laced with a series of fine gold necklaces that web around her. Queen: Much better. You look beautiful, my love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1606002235985-0ORV27R1YOBCH9UEMPVF/IMG_0060.jpeg Blog - Reflective Reflections Credit: Hannah Templer A two-panel page. First panel: Cass picks up the helmet. Her determined face reflecting off the visor. Second panel: A close-up of the helmet as Cass’s reflected face is perfectly framed by the visor and lower frame. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1606002178588-CU4RK0LOM1LVPNQPJBAI/IMG_0059.jpeg Blog - Reflective Reflections Credit: Hannah Templer A five-panel page. First panel: A far shot of a hallway as Cass faces the throne encased in its egg-shaped gold capsule. Second panel: Cass gazes sadly at her reflection upon the gold surface of the capsule. Third panel: A profiled close-up of Cass’ closed right eye shedding a tear. Fourth panel: A breakout illustration of a tear falling on a surface. The tear is an extension from the previous panel. Fifth panel: An extreme close-up of Cass’s eyes. The are tear-filled, with sharp make-up, and full of righteous determination. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/the-world-that-gender-roles-built monthly 0.5 2020-11-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1606001142166-XP2YAXDE101QLUJV4IAF/IMG_0053.jpeg Blog - The World that Gender Roles Built Credit: Hannah Templer A three-panel page. First panel: An interior shot of the Valk as Bee stands by the console looking at a long narrow platform in the distance. Second panel: A viewing reticule zooms in on the far end of the platform. Three people are standing there. Announcer (off-panel): Today, some of the finest fighters in the galaxy compete for the hand of the lovely Princess Cassar... Third panel: The viewing reticule zooms in on Cass’s dour face. She is flanked by her haughty-looking parents. All three are dressed exuberantly. Announcer (off-panel): ...and in turn, the honor of claiming the throne. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1606000874210-QDFL22BM98GL8OUIDUQF/OH%2C+LOOK+AT.jpeg Blog - The World that Gender Roles Built Credit: Hannah Templer A six-panel page. First panel: The queen is fussing over Cass’s hair and face as Cass’s holds her hands up to keep her away Queen: Oh, look at you, your a mess! I swear, your father’s trying to raise me a fifth son Class: Mommm! Sheesh. Second panel: A shot of Cass from behind as she pulls off her tank top. Third panel: Cass is stepping into a bathtub before a tall, paneled window framed with red curtains. A blindingly bright sun floods the room with white light. Fourth panel: A close-up of Cass’s leg as she shaves. Fifth panel: A shot of Cass from behind as she stands on a stool and two ladies-maids dress her in a long olive green gown. Sixth panel: A close-up of the back of Cass’s gown as it’s being laced up. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/the-outside-reflects-the-inside monthly 0.5 2020-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1601244472867-F87ZP8YMQN3XUW3SQW7H/THEY%27RE.jpeg Blog - The Outside Reflects the Inside Credit: Blue Delliquanti A six-panel page. First panel: Sulla hands Al a bag labeled as SYN as a distracted Al looks nervously over his shoulder. Al: They’re looking at me. Every robot in here has tried looking at me at least once. Do they recognize me? Sulla: I wouldn’t worry about it. They can tell your synthetic. I don’t think they know any more than that. Second panel: A close-up of Sulla pulling a cookie out of her own bag. Al (off-panel): They can? Sulla: Well, yeah. You know, Mr. Sterling, we’re both really lucky. Third panel: A close-up of Sulla holding a cookie in her hand as she talks to Al. Sulla: There’s a lot you can change about yourself when you’re synthetic. There’s this kind of freedom that organic people don’t really have from the start. You can look however you want. Whatever suits you best. Fourth panel: A close-up of the café employee taking a cookie out of a case with a pair of tongs. She has visibly synthetic arms and wire-like hair styled as dreadlocks. The top half of her face is styled as a visor, with lines over her cheeks. Sulla (off-panel): But to look human — passably human, I mean — takes technology that’s still super-duper expensive. I can look the way I want to look because, well, Brendan. And you... who knows? But most of the others can’t really afford to look like us yet. Fifth panel: A close-up of Sulla’s arms as they lie on the table. They are completely smooth, no hint of synthetic materials or build. Sulla: Synthetic people, we can spot each other. We know what to look for. But most organic people would probably never realize there was anything that made me different from any other girl. Sixth panel: A close-up of Sulla’s profiled face, looking solemn. Sulla: And I guess there’s a kind of freedom in that, too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1601244497375-206J5F1SLPIKU9I8KFSA/YOU+KNOW%2C+I+NEVER.jpeg Blog - The Outside Reflects the Inside Credit: Blue Delliquanti A five-panel page. First panel: Al and Sulla are sitting across from each other. Sulla is looking up excitedly. Al: You know, I never would have guessed. You pass really well. Sulla: For real? Al: Yeah. If it weren’t for the flying, you’d look positively human. Second panel: A close-up of Sulla, looking a little embarrassed. Sulla: I — Oh, human. Oh. Well, Brendan’s been working on me for so long that I guess he’s made me look... convincing. Third panel: A close-up of Al, with a reassuring look on his face. Al: Well, it works. You could pass for any regular sixteen-year-old girl I’ve ever seen. Fourth panel: A close-up of Sulla, avoiding contact with Al with a hint of pride in her smile. Sulla: Fifteen Fifth panel: Sulla is holding Al’s hand to her face, surprised. Al is completely calm. Sulla: Hey, your hand! How’d that cut get there? Al: Huh? Oh. I just wanted to see what it looked like, you know, underneath. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/the-writing-on-the-wall monthly 0.5 2020-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1601243821530-NTW08J6367994KXPOAI3/AL+AND+I...+AGREED-+THAT.jpeg Blog - The Writing on the Wall Credit: Blue Delliquanti A three-panel page. First panel: Brendan is speaking, pushing his glasses back casually, eyes closed. Al is beside him, looking at Brendan wide-eyed. Behind Al, a glimpse of the woman’s face from poster is visible over his shoulder. Her eyes are solemnly closed. Brendan: Al and I... agreed... that neither of us are directly responsible for him being here. But I’m making it my responsibility to find out where he came from. In the meantime, however, he is more than welcome to stay here. Second panel: A close- up of Brendan with a tender look in his eyes. Brandan: Alastair is one of the best friends that I’ve ever had. Regardless of the circumstances that have brought him back... Third panel: A close-up of Al looking at Brendan as he speaks. Over Al’s shoulder, more of woman’s face from the poster is visible. Brendan (off-panel): He’s back. And we should be here for him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1601243798592-4IH9XLT27B5M5BA9P014/UP+A+BETTER+BED.jpeg Blog - The Writing on the Wall Credit: Blue Delliquanti A four-panel page. First panel: A close-up of Brendan looking a little smug. Brendan: I’ll have to set up a better bed for you down in the workshop. Second panel: Sulla is excitedly flying down the hallway. In the background, Brendan is leaning back against the wall, arms crossed across his chest. Al has his hands up, as if to stop Sulla. Brendan is right in front of a poster of a magical-looking woman on the wall. His face and body match almost perfectly against her silhouette. Sulla: I can do it! We can rebuild the day bed! Al: You don’t have to do that — Brendan: Go ahead and help her out. I have a few phone calls to make. Third panel: Sulla is floating in the background, waiting for Al to hurry up. Al is holding his hand up to tell Sulla to wait, conceding to her and Brendan’s requests. Sulla: Come onnnn, Mr. Sterling! We gotta get my tools together! Al: All right, all right. Fourth panel: Al is walking down the hall, multi tool in hand, looking back at Brendan, who is looking quietly at Al, his hand resting on the door frame. The poster of the woman is barely visible at the edge of the panel, which is mostly taken over by Al’s figure. Al: I’ve got this. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/an-uncanny-resemblance monthly 0.5 2020-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1601243040768-O8CF2VQWE113CTJVBGIG/WHATEVER.+IT%27S.jpeg Blog - An Uncanny Resemblance Credit: Blue Delliquanti A three-panel page. First panel: Al is leaning back on the couch, one arm on the armrest and the other resting on the back, fist over his mouth as his eyes narrow on Sulla. Sulla is standing, picking up the empty plates off the coffee table. Al: Whatever. It’s a lot to take in. What with being a... robot... now and still needing to eat and sleep. Sulla: Yeah, you must have conked out real good. You didn’t even change clothes or anything. Second panel: Sulla is holding a tray with empty dishes, looking back at Al over her shoulder. Al (off-panel): I don’t have any other clothes. This is all they gave me. Sulla: “They”? Al (off-panel): The guys that made me. Third panel: Sulla is facing forward with the tray and dishes in hand. She looks slightly confused and mostly thinking out loud. Sulla: And they didn’t give you anything but one set of clothes? Huh. That seems like a crappy thing to do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1601243017152-TO9QP8TWYCMA2BEAZCKP/HEY%2C+YOU%21.jpeg Blog - An Uncanny Resemblance Credit: Blue Delliquanti A five-panel page. First panel: Al is sitting on a couch, hunched forward with his hands together against his chin, quietly looking at Sulla who is sitting across from him, having breakfast. Second panel: A close-up of a small robot grabbing a whole cracker for itself, surprised it got caught. Sulla (off-panel): Hey, you! Don’t take his breakfast! Third panel: Sulla, holding a cup in both hands, is eagerly talking to Al. Sulla: You’ve made some friends. Fourth panel: Sulla sets the cup down as she looks as Al inquisitively. Sulla: Are you okay, Mr. Sterling? Fifth panel: Al is still sitting in the same pose. Across the table, Sulla is rearing her head back in laughter. Al: Yeah, yeah. I’m just not used to seeing myself as a prepubescent girl. Sulla: No fair! I’m not prepubescent! https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/we-were-always-here monthly 0.5 2020-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1598927094219-VZVRV5EZ5ICHJIKAA2UD/WHAT+DO.jpeg Blog - We Were Always Here Credit: Chelsey Furedi A five-panel page. First panel: A close-up of Frankie rolling his eyes, completely annoyed. Frankie: UGH Second panel: A close-up of Frankie, tilting his head, looking straight at the Jaquettes. Frankie: Fine. What do you want. Third panel: On the left side of the panel, a profiled close-up Frankie as he talks to the Debbie. Connie and Triss are standing close to Debbie, avoiding eye contact with Frankie. Debbie: Here’s the deal. Prom’s almost here, and we want to have our night. If we have numbers… We might be able to pull it off. Frankie: Ain’t no way I’m teaming up with a Jaquette. Fourth panel: In the foreground, Rolly has her back to the Rollers, behind a wooden beam, looking exasperated with the conversation. Carla is nearby, arms behind her, looking calm. In the background, Frankie is surprised to hear Rolly’s voice. Rolly: Rollers, Jaquettes, Bandits, what’s the difference? Why do we need teams anymore? Carla: Rolly’s right. Rolly: (I always am) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1598927414947-5OIIIFDWCZHA6K3GVRI0/WERE+TOTAL.jpeg Blog - We Were Always Here Credit: Chelsey Furedi A five-panel page. First panel: A close-up of Frankie as her breathes in deep Second panel: Frankie, with his head hanging, looks sad and vulnerable Frankie: We were total nutheads. If you wanted to be in the Jaquettes, I shoulda helped you out. I just thought you’d turned into a different person Third panel: In the foreground, Rolly is cautiously looking up at Frankie. In the background, Connie and the other Jaquette’s are leaning against a wooden beam Rolly: Well, this was me all along Fourth panel: Frankie flanked by the rest of the Rollers. Gene and Edd are looking at Clyde and Frankie as they offer their apologies to Rolly Clyde: We shoulda known you better. We’re sorry. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/that-moment-when monthly 0.5 2020-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1598925211396-FJBZ0GPUQ25MDMBF6VTT/BUT..+BUT.jpeg Blog - That Moment When... Credit: Chelsey Furedi A four-panel page. First panel: Connie is crying with her hands on her face. Connie: But… But… I wanted it to be a big thing… Second panel: Connie is falling backwards, arms outstretched. Third panel: Connie is hanging upside down on a tree branch. Carla is by her side, looking amused. Fourth panel: A close-up of upside-down Connie, her eyes wide open, surprised. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1598925648087-53EGCYYFKZ6127YMTHK9/MAYBE+LOOK.jpeg Blog - That Moment When... Credit: Chelsey Furedi A four-panel page. First panel: Clyde is shirtless, leaning on a car, hands in his pocket, happily talking to Gene who is underneath the car. Clyde: Maybe look at what’s on the paper! Gene (off-panel): I’m not wearing my glasses. Second panel: Clyde facepalms. Third panel: A close-up of Clyde’s hand passing Gene’s glasses to him. Fourth panel: A close-up of Clyde, bashful and blushing. Gene (off-panel): … OH… Clyde: I don’t even know if we can go to prom together, but, I still wanted to ask. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1598925232966-2JCRLZSNPDU7Y93ZHA8L/VROOOOOM%21%21.jpeg Blog - That Moment When... Credit: Chelsey Furedi A three-panel page. First panel: An upside-down view of the Jaquettes driving pass, flying a sign that reads: “Connie, will you be my prom date?” The sign is flown upside-down so it reads right-side up. Second panel: Connie, still hanging from the tree, is absolutely stunned. Carla is looking pleased with her plan. Connie: Carla!!! Third panel: Connie is crying, completely hiding her face with her hands. Carla is reaching out to her to console her, amused. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/conceited-storytelling monthly 0.5 2020-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1598920313216-KK676MJSKG2CRIH0A7MM/SCHOOL+HAS+A.--.jpeg Blog - Conceited Storytelling Credit: Chelsey Furedi A five-panel page. First panel: A view of Sasha from behind, standing on a field, foot propped up on a volley ball. Second panel: Ace is in chemistry class, holding up a test tube, wide-eyed. Principal (off-panel): Our school has a… struggling… reputation Third panel: A close-up of the principal’s face, from the nose down, as she speaks into a microphone. Fourth panel: A top-bottom view of Rolly, sitting at her desk, looking slightly worried. Principal (off-panel): So any student not conforming to the dress code… Or with an inappropriate parter… Fifth panel: A close-up of Connie at her desk, completely stunned. Some students behind her look annoyed while others look sheepish. Principal (off-panel): …will not be allowed inside the premises. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1598920611147-U74W2O00943Y4MUI0X97/THIS+IS.jpeg Blog - Conceited Storytelling Credit: Chelsey Furedi A four-panel page. First panel: A close-up of Connie’s foot as she kicks a garbage can down. Connie: This is garbage! Second panel: Connie is now crushing the garbage can with her foot, angrily. Connie: Who are they to tell us we can’t have fun? Third panel: Rolly is sitting down in an alley, hunched over holding up her head with her hands. Connie is standing towards the end of the alley, arms crossed with a determined look. Rolly: I guess I can’t live my prom after all. Connie: Ain’t no way in heck they’re makin me wear a dress, or Rolly a suit. Rolly: If only we could switch. Connie: Yeah — Let’s just do it! How can they stop us? Fourth panel: Debbie and Triss are sitting opposite Rolly and Connie. Everyone is looking crestfallen. Debbie: Look girls. I see your fighting spirit, but there’s no way we could make a difference. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/the-haus-of-tea monthly 0.5 2020-08-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1597018983821-ROUZXBA4F0PVL8IRVUCR/It+won%27t.jpeg Blog - The Haus of Tea Credit: Katie O’Neill A ten-panel page. First panel: A close-up of Greta, looking determined. Greta: It won’t be forgotten! Second panel: Erik and Hezekiel against a background of red trees and a blue sky. They look at Greta, both pleased and confident. Third panel: A long panel featuring the skyline of Greta’s town at dusk. Fourth panel: Greta is walking up the stairs while looking at her family’s forge. Fifth panel: A close-up of Greta talking to Brick on her shoulder. Greta: Brick, d’you think anyone else our age is learning blacksmithing? Sixth panel: A close-up of Brick looking down in thought. Seventh panel: A close-up of Greta, crest fallen, and Brick. Eighth panel: A group of pumpkins and squashes. Ninth panel: A bag of berries and two jars full of jam. Tenth panel: A pot full of simmering jam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1597018272440-OEOA8WZ3Y1SQ4XUL45RT/There+was+once+a.jpeg Blog - The Haus of Tea Credit: Katie O’Neill A seven-panel page. First panel: Hezekiel is sitting at the table, with Jasmine sitting in front of him on the table. Hezekiel: There was one a Tea Dragon Society. Erik and I didn’t start it - nobody remembers who did. Sadly, we’re the only remaining members now. Second panel: A close-up of Hezekiel pulling out a white piece of paper from a small chest. Third panel: A close-up of a black and white photo of a group of six people holding their tea dragons. The photo is set against a backdrop of red flowers on a vine. Hezekiel (off-panel): We all found each other through our tea dragons. Everyone else in this photograph is either too old to care for them now, or passed away. Fourth panel: A close-up of Greta looking sad. Fifth panel: Erik and Hezekiel are huddled close over the photo, happily reminiscing. Sixth panel: A close-up of Chamomile curled up, sleeping. Greta (off-panel): Didn’t anyone else join? Seventh panel: To the left side of the panel, Hezekiel is at the table looking closely at the picture in his hand, with Jasmine on his hind legs peering up at him. As a backdrop and towards the right side of the panel, there’s a tree with illustrations of a tea kettle and cups surrounded by jasmine flowers and leaves on a pink wave of aroma. Hezekiel: People seem to live at a different pace now. Tea dragon tea is a wonderful thing, but it takes time to make. Back when everything took a long time, perhaps that didn’t matter. Sadly, the art is fading. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/rated-g monthly 0.5 2020-08-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1597016729444-YN1O0Q4O2WFMMAIV4O9Q/This+isn%27t+what.jpeg Blog - Rated G Credit: Katie O’Neill A seven-panel page. First panel: A close-up of Erik’s face. He has a sad smile on his face, a stitched would under his left eye and two pink scars on his neck. Second panel: A beat after the first panel, Erik looks away, looking sad. Third panel: A close-up of a tray on Erik’s lap carrying a steaming bowl of soup and a small bread roll. Erik: ...This isn’t what you signed up for. Fourth panel: A close-up of Hezekiel, speaking softly and tenderly. The background features a cherry tree branch, covered in flowers. Hezekiel: I signed up to fight by your side. To treat your wounds, to never abandon you. Fifth panel: A close-up of Erik’s sad and dejected face. Erik: You shouldn’t have to give up exploring and adventure because of me. You loved that. Sixth panel: A close-up of Hezekiel’s hand reaching out to Erik’s. Seventh panel: Hezekiel is keeling before Erik, holding his hands, looking at him lovingly. Erik has a look of slight surprise on his face. Hezekiel: It was never the adventure that I loved. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1597016460552-5G53X4S0H457LU3ZOT84/IMG_0030.jpeg Blog - Rated G Credit: Katie O’Neill A collage of several images depicting Hezekiel and Erik’s journey together. First image: Walking together through a field of tall grass. Second image: Hezekiel, with Jasmine on his shoulder, casting a spell on Erik’s sword as he holds it up. Third image: Walking together on a hanging bridge Fourth image: A close-up of Hezekiel casting a spell to heal a wound on Erik’s forearm. Fifth image: Hezekiel holding up a golden coin to his eye, with a backdrop of pink flower buds. Sixth image: Steering a boat through an underground lake. Seventh image: Sitting together drinking tea in a grassy meadow, with pink blossoms all around. Eighth image: A close-up of Hezekiel’s hand casting a spell on Erik’s sword. Ninth image: Erik and Hezekiel hugging, hands on each other’s shoulders and foreheads pressed together. The backdrop features a vine full of pink flowers. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/two-as-one monthly 0.5 2020-08-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1597015596466-OCY0511Q9RSBV4A7P9QN/The+road+to.jpeg Blog - Two as One Credit: Katie O’Neill A seven-panel page. First panel: Minette and Great are standing on a bridge at sunset. Minette is looking at Greta, surprised, while Greta greets Minette with a warm smile. Greta’s forge spirit Brick is on the bridge’s guard, and Chamomile is at Minette’s heels. Minette: Did I? Second panel: A close-up of Greta, winking and pointing behind her with her thumb. Greta: The road to the tea house is just around that corner. You’re almost there. Third panel: A close-up of Minette, wide-eyed and surprised. Fourth panel: Another close-up of Minette slightly blushing and looking timidly relived and content. Fifth panel: Minette is laughing to herself with an illustration of cherry blossoms on a branch as a backdrop. Minette: I’m so glad! I was pretty certain I had it. Sixth panel: Minette rests her head of Greta’s shoulder, contentedly. Greta looks at her form the side, blushing and happy. Brick is staring at both of them. Minette: But it’s strange, you know... ...Just as I was starting to get a little afraid, you showed up. Seventh panel: A wide shot of the sunset from the bridge. Minette and Greta, from behind, are standing in the middle of the bridge with Minette’s head still on Greta’s shoulder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1597015268990-MFKW5MLSH7GTV8FCTEB2/Very+well.+This+IS+a.jpeg Blog - Two as One Credit: Katie O’Neill A four-panel page. First panel: Hezekiel is pouring a cup of tea. There are various images around him depicting snapshots of his time adventuring with Erik and their tea dragons. Hezekiel: Very well. This is a special blend, brewed from Jasmine and Rooibos. If you clear your mind and concentrate, you may experience some of the memories the dragons share. Second panel: A close-up of Greta, surprised. Greta: Are you sure it’s okay? Third panel: Hezekiel and Erik are standing close together with a soft look on their faces, a large window facing the woods behind them. Hezekiel: We trust you, Greta. Fourth panel: A close-up of Greta, eyes closed and smiling, delighted. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/a-town-full-of-pricks monthly 0.5 2020-07-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1595199214236-CILP4B08YH5HE46TVE19/Why+don%27t+you.jpeg Blog - A Town Full of Pricks A five-panel page. First panel: From behind the classroom, Zeke throws his paper ball and hits Kenny on the shoulder. He high fives his friend. Jake and Kenny both look angrily back at Zeke. Zeke: Kill the queer! Second panel: A close-up of Kenny, angry and annoyed, as he talks back, the paper ball in his hand. Jake is impressed at Kenny’s boldness. Kenny: Why don’t you go hang out in the cactus? You’ll fit right in with the pricks. Third panel: Kenny throws the paper ball and hits Zeke on the forehead. The class is looking back, amused. Fourth panel: Zeke is picking up the paper ball from the floor as Ms. Archer walks up to him. The school bell goes off. Zeke: You just signed your death warrant, freak! Fifth panel: A close-up of Mrs. Archer calmly taking the paper ball from Zeke’s hand. Ms. Archer: As you each mare into your sexuality, hopefully your minds will mature, too. Zeke, stay after class. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1595199097546-E0B7SQQP1JZ4UJ0IZVA4/But+seeing+how+kids+picked+on+him.jpeg Blog - A Town Full of Pricks Credit: Alex Sanchez & Julie Maroh A four-panel page. First panel: A long shot of Jake’s class, Jake is in the center looking at Kenny slightly to his left. Kenny is focused on their teacher’s lecture. Jake (narrating): But seeing how kids picked on him kept me from becoming his friend. Ms. Archer (off-panel): Interesting question, Kenny. It’s documented that Mrs. Roosevelt and journalist Lorena Hickok exchanged passionate love letters, but — Second panel: A close-up of Jake and Kenny, in the same pose from the previous panel. Ms. Archer (off-panel): We’ll never know the true extent of Eleanor and Lorena’s relationship. It might have been a deep friendship — Third panel: While Jake continues to look at Kenny, from the back of the class Zeke is angrily making a paper ball, a dark, smoke-like thought cloud over his head. He is looking menancingly at Jake and Kenny. Ms. Archer (off-panel): Or who’s to say where Mrs. Roosvelt might’ve been on the spectrum of sexuality? Gender and sexuality are fluid, like water. Love can take many forms. Fourth panel: A shot of Zeke ready to throw the paper ball, his eyes are narrowed. His friend sits beside him with a grin on his face. Zeke: Like gay freak forms! https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/the-color-of-water monthly 0.5 2020-07-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1595197228501-KO5TRODRGNHSFXJI6VYN/O+BRING.jpeg Blog - The Color of Water Credit: Alex Sanchez & Julie Maroh A five-panel page. First panel: Truth and Consequences High School is set between towering dry, brown mountains and tall, green cacti. The sun is bright in the cloudless white sky. Second panel: A large classroom, full of non-descript students and a teacher at the front. The scene is painted in light beige with only Jake’s hair and shirt colored teal and blue, Zeke’s hair colored red, and the green cacti outside the window. Jake (narrating): Ms. Archer is my history teacher — my favorite teacher. She’s always encouraging us to be ourselves! Ms. Archer: Franklin Roosevelt was a risk-taker— Third panel: A close-up of Ms. Archer as she teaches. The panel is fully colored in the same light beige tone. Ms. Archer: He les America out of the Great Depression and toward victory in World War Two. Fourth panel: Kenny is raising his hand as he asks a question. Jake looks back at him, and Zeke and his friend stare at him quizzically from the back. Zeke’s bright red hair and Jake’s teal hair and blue shirt stand out in the panel. Jake: Ms. Archer, can you talk about F.D.R’s wife? I read that Eleanor Roosevelt was a lesbian. Is that true? Fifth panel: A close-up of Jake at his desk as he continues to look back at Kenny. Jake (narrating): I’ve known Kenny since middle school. He’s always been outspoken in a way I wish I could be. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1595197359237-W4KSV3GEGH7WV5VJS4VB/Even+if.jpeg Blog - The Color of Water Credit: Alex Sanchez & Julie Maroh A two-panel set. First panel: A close-up of Jake as he feeds his fish. The fish and their aquarium decorations are brightly colored in blues, greens, orange and brown. The light from the tank shone bright on Jake’s face. Jake: should I open the curtains more, fellas? And let people see inside? Second panel: A close-up of Jake seen through the brightly colored aquarium. His face is illuminated by the tank as he stares sadly at his fish. Jake: Even if it means I’ll have to go it alone? https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/sand-its-everywhere monthly 0.5 2020-07-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1595196516929-HYOAC9QVTCZQ4YY02CID/Doesn%27t+the+view+take+Your+breath.jpeg Blog - Sand, It's Everywhere! Credit: Alex Sanchez & Julie Maroh A page with a full landscape illustration, a long panel across the top. Top panel: Maria , Jake, and Kenny are sitting together as they watch the sunrise. Maria is hugging her legs close to her body; Jake is propped with his arms behind him; Kenny is sitting up, propped on his right arm, slightly facing the other two. Maria: Doesn’t the view take your breath away? My dream is to help protect this whole spectacular area. What’s your dream, Kenny? Kenny: Never really thought about it — My life always seemed so random. I guess for now my dream is to make the most of my time with you guys. What about you, Jake? Full page illustration: In the foreground, Maria, Jake, and Kenny are seen from behind facing a bright, golden dawn from the top of a hill. Truth and Consequences is seen in the middle ground, surrounded by mountains and covered in morning fog. Jake: My dream was still the ocean, but no matter what the future held, Maria and Kenny had brought me a dream just as big, just as amazing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1595196397957-YT5BQY06VKW3CYZO4IHQ/Naw%2C+I%27m+more+of+a+water.jpeg Blog - Sand, It's Everywhere! Credit: Alex Sanchez & Julie Maroh A four-panel page. First panel: Jake and Kenny are walking away from town. In the background, there are some hilltops and a number of small square buildings behind a sign that reads “Welcome to Truth or Consequences.” In the foreground, there is a stretch of desert and a couple of blooming cacti and rocks. Kenny: So, you hike often? Jake: All the time — with Maria. Do you hike much? Second panel: A close-up of Kenny and Jake as they walk. Kenny is looking steadily at Jake while Jake looks at Kenny out of the corner of his eye. Kenny: Naw, I’m more of a water guy — swimming, kayaking, white-water rafting. You ever try it? Third panel: A shot of Kenny and Jake from behind as the walk towards a fork in their path. The terrain is dry, with small shrubbery and patches of grass dotting it sparsely. Jake: I’d love to, but my ma’s scared of me getting near water — except to drink it. Funny thing is, I’m always thirsty. I guzzle are least three gallons a day. Maria teases me about it. Fourth panel: Kenny and Jake continue their walk through the arid landscape, the fork in the road right behind them marked by a sign post next to a tall, thin tree. Kenny: So, is Maria your girlfriend? Or your girl friend? https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/harold-theyre-magical monthly 0.5 2020-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1593391542236-0ZE9DUMXFV0107WXGP6T/I+REALLY.jpeg Blog - Harold, They're Magical Credit: Mildred Louis A five-panel page. First panel: Jordan is blushing, with her hand on her cheek. Mackenzie (off-panel): I really like your deviled egg costume. Jordan: Thanks... Second panel: Mackenzie is holding up her pop gun, dressed in a bright yellow skirt, nebula print top, tasseled leather jacket, and springy star headband. Mackenzie: I’m a lil’ bummed though. No one’s figured out what I am yet. But I’m a — Third panel: Jordan and Mackenzie come closer together, blushing. Jordan: Shooting star... Fourth panel: Adele, Norah, Paige, and Kendall are huddled together looking at the scene with fondness. Mackenzie (off-panel): HEHE Yeah! I knew you’d get it! Norah: Okay. Yeah. They are pretty adorable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1593391942990-YO2QQG2CTXJP0G4OXVDE/FINDING+OUT.jpeg Blog - Harold, They're Magical Credit: Mildred Louis A five-panel page. First panel: Jordan and Mackenzie are talking together. Leela (off-panel): It can be a chance to get to know someone. Second panel: Paige is sharing a drink with a girl dressed as Squirtle. Leela (off-panel): Finding out more about them. And sometimes even finding out more about yourself in the process. Third panel: Adele is slow dancing with a boy. Leela (off-panel): And if it’s something you’re looking for — Fourth panel: Kendall is dancing with a girl. Leela (off-panel): A chance for safe, carefree fun. Fifth panel: Leela continues talking to Norah. Leela (off-panel): You’ve got to go in knowing it’s all kind of ridiculous. But still find a way to have fun. Don’t get lost in the end game. Just try and enjoy yourself in the moment, even if it’s fleeting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1593392033254-59JDS1BIYIZREZJ0YOSU/HOLD+YOUR.jpeg Blog - Harold, They're Magical Credit: Mildred Louis A page of 4 sets of 2 panels depicting the Agent’s transformation sequence. First panel set: Adele transforming. Imani Q (off-panel): your you head up high — Second panel set: Kendall transforming. Imani Q (off-panel): The stars are a part of you. Third panel set: Paige transforming. Imani Q (off-panel): Even if it’s dark — Fourth panel set: Jordan transforming. Imani Q (off-panel): The moon will still shine through. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/this-is-my-jam monthly 0.5 2020-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1593390631348-L07VCA7UVU5NH5SCJX7O/TAKE+MY+HAND%2C.jpeg Blog - This Is My Jam Credit: Mildred Louis A five-panel page. First panel: The Agents stand together, summoning their weapons from their brooches. Imani Q (off-panel): Take my hand. And we’ll rush the horizon. Second panel: A close-up of Imani Q singing. Imani Q: We’ll storm the shores. Third panel: A close-up of Imani Q’s guitarist, winking. Imani Q (off-panel): Take anything in our way! Fourth panel: Aclose-up of a fiery lion. Imani Q (off-panel): We’ll take the whole world on — Fifth panel: A group shot of the Agents as they face the fiery lion. Imani Q (off-panel): And bask in the new day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1593390973232-R0ODFZQXC6Z784H6H4GH/NO+MATTER+THE.jpeg Blog - This Is My Jam Credit: Mildred Louis A six-panel page. First panel: A close-up of Norah pushing back the lion with her shield. Imani Q (off-panel): No matter the pressure. Second panel: Imani Q is singing on stage. Imani Q: We got this! Third panel: A rear shot of Norah as the lion jumped back to the far end, facing her. Imani Q (off-panel): Come on, love — don’t forget our promise! Fourth panel: A close-up of Jordan from the eyes down as she whistles at the lion. Fifth panel: A close-up of the fiery lion. Imani Q (off-panel): Look out world — Sixth panel: Two smaller panels show Jordan charging up an attack. The main panel shows Jordan releasing her attack. Imani Q (off-panel): We’re comin’! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1593390869209-D9G0AXCL7JZOCKNVR8PB/ALL+THE+TIME.jpeg Blog - This Is My Jam Credit: Mildred Louis A five-panel page. First panel: Adele summons some flames with her polearm. A smaller panel shows Imani Q’s dummer back on stage. Imani Q (off-panel): All the time we’ve spent dreamin’? Second panel: The fiery lion is running towards Adele. Imani Q (off-panel): It’s for now. Third panel: A close-up of Adele, weapon in hand, looking scared. Imani Q (off-panel): All that time of hope — of pain — Fourth panel: A close-up of the fiery lion’s paw. Imani Q (off-panel): We made that promise on that day. Fifth panel: In two smaller panels, Norah calls out to Adele and stops something with her shield. In the main panel, Norah swooped in between Adele and the lion with her shield. Norah: Adele! Imani Q (off-panel): We’ll see this through. This I vow. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/this-sounds-familiar monthly 0.5 2020-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1593389839589-VZB24V5XE6THSY2A4NPR/SILVERMOUNT.jpeg Blog - This Sounds Familiar... Credit: Mildred Louis A five-panel page. First panel: A establishing shot of a large shopping mall called Silvermount Shopping Center. Jordan (off-panel): Do you know what you’re gonna be, yet? Second shot: The group is going up on an escalator together. Adele: Mmm no, not yet. But it will be cute! Third panel: A closer shot of Kendall and Norah on the escalator. Two smaller panels show a close-up of Kendall reaching out to Norah’s shoulder to reassure her and Norah looking back annoyed. Kendall: Do you know what you’ll be yet? Norah: Nope. Kendall: Well, if you need it. I can help! Norah: I’m good. Fourth panel: Paige and Jordan lead the group off the escalator. Jordan: Okay! I just have to grab a few things. So we can all head to the costume shop if that’s okay with everyone? Paige: Well — We are here for costumes, right? So yeah, let’s start there. Fifth panel: A hot of a long mall hallway, Jordan leads the group. She turns back to face the group with her arms in the air. In the foreground, Norah looks tired. Jordan: Great! Then off we go! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1593389680887-0NW7ASE79STJ09GR8K30/KENDALL%27S.jpeg Blog - This Sounds Familiar... Credit: Mildred Louis A six-panel page. First panel: Norah is leaning against her doorframe with a skeptical look in her eyes, hand covering her mouth. Norah: Dunno maybe? I mean did you ask everyone else? I’m sure they’re all really buuusyy... Second panel: Jordan is excitedly explaining her plan. Jordan: Yup! Kendall’s free! Did you know she teaches yoga on campus? apparently it pays pretty well and she also gets food stipends. So that’s pretty cool. Third panel: Jordan keeps leaning on her door frame, annoyed, as Jordan rambles. Jordan (off- panel): We should take a class sometime! It’d be so much fun! Oh! I also talked to Paige. She said she’s free after six. HAHA. Wow! She’s intense! Fourth panel: A close-up of Jordan from the eyes down, she’s has her hand on her cheek as she continues talking. Jordan: Like, she takes school sooo seriously. But, y’know, I really, really admire that and I might ask her to tutor me in some of my classes. I mean, I’m not doing bad. But you can always do better, right? Fifth panel: A close-up of Norah’s face, looking miserable. Jordan (off-panel): And then I talked to Adele. she was totally on board to go to the mall A.S.A.P.! But I told her I had to go ask everyone else first! Sixth panel: A shot of a long college dorm hallway, Jordan is leaning back on a wall with just her head as Jordan finishes talking. Jordan: And now! Here we are! Norah: Right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1593389960090-C4BDB972O11B36NXOZFB/JUST+LOOK.jpeg Blog - This Sounds Familiar... Credit: Mildred Louis A page with 4 sets of character portraits with a long accompanying panel. The last panel is a single long panel. First panel set: Jordan in her deviled egg costume. In the long panel, she’s dancing with her crush from class. Jordan: Wooow Just look at this place! It feels so... magical! Second panel set: Kendall in her holy cow costume. In the long panel, she’s happily dancing on her own. Kendall: And the music is so good! I’m definitely going to tear up the dance floor! Third panel set: Adele in her pink bunny costume. In the long panel, she’s sitting as two shirtless masked boys fan her and serve her drinks. Adele: And there are so many cute boys! I need to talk to every single one here. Fourth panel set: Paige in her vampire costume. In the long panel, she’s dancing between two masked people. Paige: There’s definitely some cuties with my name on ‘em. Mmm, yeah. Fifth panel: Norah in her dinosaur costume. She’s on her own with a look of dread. The dark blue background with black lines emphasize the dread. Norah: Yup, tonight’s gonna be a lot of fun. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/tear-it-apart monthly 0.5 2020-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1591671967597-IMFS3UNLGP22WDJWQJNW/Captain.jpeg Blog - Tear It Apart Credits: Christianne Goudreau & Taneka Stotts A three-panel page with a breakout illustration of Regent Ri’an in the middle with their eyes closed and hands together against their chest. First Panel: A group of illustrations of Captain Alleyne’s adventures, featuring a sword fight, a dance with a blushing woman as she steals her necklace, and her steering her ship. Ri’an: Pirate Captain Alleyne. An enemy of all states. A thief of many hearts. Free to roam the black with no one to tell her otherwise. Compared to my life, it’s very enchanting. Second Panel: Captain Alleyne is laughing from Ri’an’s comments about her life as a pirate. Alleyne: Oh, you’re a fan. Third Panel: A close-up of Ri’an holding their cheek as they blush. Ri’an: Well, yes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1591671846803-8DHRP5A9U8E42RKIV07V/Blood+has.jpeg Blog - Tear It Apart Credits: Christianne Goudreau & Taneka Stotts A single panel. Captain Alleyne and Regent Ri’an are speaking from opposite ends of a great hall. The wall beside them, in the background of the panel, features an elaborate mural of a king holding a saber and shield and queen holding a scepter and bundle of wheat. They stand opposite each other, crossing the saber and scepter. Behind them, two snakes cross each other against a radiant sun. Ri’an: Blood has little to do with it. A King of Calofi is expected to be strong. A Queen serene. One wields the power of the military, while the other handles the affairs of the state. Both are respected, but neither equal. The choice is for the benefit of the people. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/do-show-do-tell monthly 0.5 2020-11-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1591671003373-JFYPW0VJP1UUFM792AA0/Only+my.jpeg Blog - Do Show, Do Tell Credits: Christianne Goudreau & Taneka Stotts A two-part panel. Inner Panel: A close-up of Captain Alleyne as she removes her mask. Alleyne: Only my friend’s call me Naideen. And I don’t remember ever making your acqaintance. Outer Panel: Regent Ri’an bows gracefully to introduce themselves. Ri’an: Forgive me. I am Ri’an Chiarthi gol Rune the VI, current Regent of Calofi, and the crowned heir to the throne. Alleyne (off-panel): Fancy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1591670887074-KCBRSXPRF1LKQCIQAIWY/I+wonder.jpeg Blog - Do Show, Do Tell Credits: Christianne Goudreau & Taneka Stotts A three-panel page. In all three panels, groups of people in elegant clothes are gathered for a masquerade. They stand close together, whispering about what’s to come. In the third panel, Captain Alleyne is standing inconspicuosly next to a roped-off entrance away from the crowd. The panels are sprinkled with anonymous speech bubbles. Speech bubble 1: The hour is growing near. Speech bubble 2: I wonder which the Regent will announce. Speech bubble 3: We’ve not had a Queen for some time. Speech bubble 4: Rumors say the new crown will reflect the Regent’s choice. Speech bubble 5: The Regent has always done what’s best for the people. Speech bubble 6: Why don’t the people have a say in the matter? Speech bubble 7: I remember when the last king was crowned. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/a-ship-of-ones-own monthly 0.5 2020-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1591669443246-LBIBE4AY11WI84EHGDJC/Business.jpeg Blog - A Ship of One's Own Credits: Christianne Goudreau & Taneka Stotts A three-panel page. First panel: Captain Alleyne, with her right hand on her hip and pointing at Regent Ri'an playfully, has a big smile on her face as she talks to Regent Ri’an, who looks slightly taken aback. Ri’an: Business? Alleyne: Well, you’re the Regent locked down to some royal responsibility. You of all people know the services I can provide. Second Panel: Captain Alleyne is speaking, waving her left arm as if presenting something. On the top-left section of the panel, a cloud bubble shows a cartoon illustration of the Regent relaxing on a sunny beach. Alleyne: It’s simple, really. I have a ship nearby. I could give you passage to anywhere you want. You set yourself up nicely for a while and return when you’ve figured it out... or not! Titles don’t matter much out there. Third Panel: A close-up of Regent Ri’an looking skeptical. Ri’an: Why not? Alleyne (off-panel): Because it’s whoever you say you are that matters most. That, and a little coin goes a long way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1591669558710-2H3TNGQKNS42P9M8NX65/Where%27s.jpeg Blog - A Ship of One's Own Credits: Christianne Goudreau & Taneka Stotts A two-panel page. First Panel: Captain Alleyne is standing in the background before a a massive doorway, with a letter in one hand, as she talks to one of her crew members on her communicator. The foreground of the panel features an illustration of the letter. Alleyne: Where’s my cruiser? Crew member: It ventured past the third moon, but the trace is growing faint. Alleyne: Prep the crew and lock that signal down, we’re getting it back. Crew member: Sounds good, Captain. The surface situation has become pretty unstable. Letter: Excuse the ruse, but you can only be so trusting of a pirate. Thank you for your talk and your ship. Enjoy your half of the vault. XO Second Panel: Captain Alleyne is holding up the Regent’s crown. Alleyne: Why’s that? Crew member: Whoever took your ship left in quite a hurry. Alleyne: Heh. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/it-takes-all-kinds monthly 0.5 2020-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1590452529006-M9VKR3FVEA2KQKSFBDM9/HEY+THERE.+I.jpeg Blog - It Takes All Kinds Credit: Credit: C.S. Pacat, Johanna the Mad, Joana LaFuente, Jim Campbell A six-panel page. First panel: Aiden walks up to Jay, who is catching his breath with his hands on his knees. Aiden: Hey there, I just wanted to say— Jay: Harvard made you come and apologize, didn’t he? Aiden: Yeah. Second panel: A close-up of Jay, sweating profusely. Jay: I don’t need an apology. You never made me any promises. And you were right. I wasn’t good enough to make the team. Next year, I’m going to focus on college, without getting distracted by cute boys. Third panel: Aiden is shrugging with faux modesty as a cartoonish drop appears on the back of Jay’s head to signal his disappointment. Aiden: It’s not your fault you were distracted. I am very cute. Fourth panel: Jay and Aiden are standing opposite each other, both with frank looks on their faces. Jay: Can I ask you something? Aiden: Sure. Jay: Why do you have that rule, anyway? That you don’t sleep with guys on the team? Aiden: So I don’t screw up... Fifth panel: Aiden looks over his shoulder to see Harvard calling out to him. Aiden: ...The one good thing in my life. Harvard: Aiden! Come on! Sixth panel: Aiden walks away with a backward wave at Jay. A cartoonish pulsing vein on the back of Jay’s head signals his annoyance. Aiden: See you around, Ray. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1590452381260-3W2WGFVG9K7CGNPII8L9/900+nomo2.jpeg Blog - It Takes All Kinds Credit: C.S. Pacat, Johanna the Mad, Joana LaFuente, Jim Campbell A six-panel page. First panel: Aiden and Jay face each other across opposite sides of the piste. Text box: Match 24: Jay Jones vs Aiden Kane Second panel: A close-up of Kally, Tanner, and Harvard as they watch the match start. Kally: Aiden’s fencing has always depended on his mood. The question is, what kind of match will this be Third panel: Aiden and Jay touch the tip of their epées to the other’s guard. Off-panel referee: Guard check! Aiden: You know, Ray— Fourth panel: A close up of Aiden with a malicious look of his face. Aiden: —no one’s ever going to care enough about you to stick around. Fifth panel: A close-up of Jay visibly hurt, emotionally. He’s wide-eyed and furious. Aiden (off panel): Maybe they’ll think you’re fun for a while—but once they see the real you, they’ll know— Sixth panel: Jay is standing still, still furious, as Aiden leans towards him mischievously. Aiden: —You’re not worth anyone’s time or attention. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/split-seconds-of-growth monthly 0.5 2020-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1590440256495-X3547EC1WJ80GYOYFOZB/--IT%27S+LIKE+HE%27S.jpeg Blog - Split Seconds of Growth Credit: C.S. Pacat, Johanna the Mad, Joana LaFuente & Jim Campbell A four-panel page. First panel: Nicholas and Seiji are fighting in a utility closet. Nicholas has his right fist in the air while Seiji has him by the front of his fencing jacket with his left fist. Text box: Jesse— Second pane: Nicholas and Seiji are fencing. Their poses mirror almost exactly the ones from the panel before. Text box: —it’s like he’s the one you want— Third panel: Nicholas and Seiji are shown fighting in the utility closet again. Nicholas is keeling on his left knee while his right leg is stretched in front of him; he has Seiji by the back of his jacket with his right hand. Seiji is falling over Nicholas’s outstretched leg. Text box: —it’s like he’s the one you’re looking for— Fourth panel: Nicholas and Seiji are fencing. Like before, their poses mirror almost exactly the ones from the panel before. Text box: —inside me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1590440434929-U8RBDOMQGWXY9JMIMXGZ/I+KNOW+YOU%27RE.jpeg Blog - Split Seconds of Growth Credit: C.S. Pacat, Johanna the Mad, Joana LaFuente & Jim Campbell A five-panel page. First panel: Nicholas and Seiji are facing each other with their epées in hand. Seiji: I know you’re faster than this. I’ve seen it. Show it to me. Second panel: An action shot of Nicholas lunging, but Seiji hits him first under his outstretched arm. Seiji: No. Faster. Third panel: The scoreboard reads 0-7 with 2:58 minutes left. Fourth panel: An action shot of Seiji’s hit right in the middle of Nicholas’s back. Fifth panel: The scoreboard rads 0-9 with 2:03 minutes left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1590440755123-WEV4ONS24WQIFSSMUMTN/--I+GOT.jpeg Blog - Split Seconds of Growth Credit: C.S. Pacat, Johanna the Mad, Joana LaFuente & Jim Campbell A two-part panel. First panel: An action shot of Nicholas hitting Seiji on his left shoulder. His face scowling with determination. Nicholas: —I got on my own! Second panel: A close- up of Seiji, stunned that Nicholas could land a hit on him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1590440673970-OEGALAA1NMRPDGBM4D2E/LOOK+AT.jpeg Blog - Split Seconds of Growth Credit: C.S. Pacat, Johanna the Mad, Joana LaFuente & Jim Campbell A five-panel page. First panel: A close-up of Nicholas, his face is visible through his fencing mask as he yells. Nicholas: Look at me. Second panel: Nicholas is blocking an attack from Seiji. Seiji: Show me— Third panel: Nicholas fends Seiji off. Nicholas: Look at me! Fourth panel: A close-up of Seiji, face visible through his mask, his teeth are clenched and eyebrows narrowed. Seiji: —Show me what you got from Jesse. Fifth panel: A close-up of Nicholas, perfectly centered in the panel, with a furious look on his face. Nicholas: Jesse didn’t give me anything! Everything I have— https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/a-destiny-deferred monthly 0.5 2020-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1590432147319-RH06N1VFST8RY8SNOWBJ/WHAT+IS+THIS.jpeg Blog - A Destiny Deferred Credit: C.S. Pacat, Johanna the Mad, Joana LaFuente & Jim Campbell A five-panel page. First panel: A close-up of Nicholas, his mouth and eyes, with stars in them, are wide in amazement. Nicholas: What is this place? Second panel: A close-up of Aiden and Kally, they’re both smiling and welcoming. Aiden: This is our clubhouse. Kings Row Fencers have been coming here since before any of us attended this school. Kally: They passed the secret down to us, and now we’re passing it on to you. Third panel: A close-up of Harvard as he continues the explanation with a small wave of his hand. Harvard: We hang out here, but it’s also the place where we make our pledge to the team. We’re carrying on the tradition, just like you will with future fencers. Fourth panel: Eugene is talking excitedly, fists balled up close to his chest. Eugene: The fencing team pledge! It’s always been my dream to take part! I heard rumors about it every year...! Fifth panel: Tanner is pointing with his thumb to a wooden beam behind him, carved with various initials. Tanner: Once you’ve made the pledge, you carve your initials into the wood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1590432261428-X1EM2XLHW14G42HYOMWS/NOW+REPEAT+AFTER+ME.jpeg Blog - A Destiny Deferred Credit: C.S. Pacat, Johanna the Mad, Joana LaFuente & Jim Campbell A seven-panel page. First panel: The team members are huddled together, with their right hands on an epée. Harvard: Now repeat after me: I pledge to fence my best, honor my opponents—and stand with my teammates together as one. Second panel: The team continues hundred together as before while they take their oath. The team in unison: Together as one! Third panel: A close-up of Harvard’s profiled face. Harvard: Now carve your name. Fourth panel: Nicholas and Harvard are seen from behind as they look at the beam carved with initials. Nicholas (thinking): Everyone’s initials are here. T.R.... That’s Tanner. H.L. Harvard... and Aiden... Kally... Harvard: F.J. was the captain when I was a freshman . I really looked up to him. Fifth panel: A close-up of Nicholas’s left hand touching the initials R.C. on the beam. Nicholas: And the first name... R.C.... Robert Coste?! Harvard: That’s right. It might just be a legend, but they say he’s the one who discovered this place. Sixth panel: A close-up of Nicholas’s face, lost in thought. Nicholas (thinking): I made the team, just like my father did. And just like him... Seventh panel: A close-up of the initials N.C, S.K., and E.L. carved on the beam. Nicholas (thinking): ...I’m carving my name into the wood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1590431701515-O14E3ZLAXTK4CJL4KFND/--HE%27S+BEEN.jpeg Blog - A Destiny Deferred Credit: C.S. Pacat, Johanna the Mad, Joana LaFuente & Jim Campbell A six-panel page. First panel: An action shot of Nicholas and Seiji fencing, lunging at each other. Nicholas (thinking): —He’s been chasing Jesse. Second panel: A referee is making an announcement. The scoreboard in the background shows Seiji is winning 0-14. Referee: Halt! Break for one minute! Third panel: Nicholas takes his fencing mask off in frustration. His face is tense, teeth clenched and eyes wide. His lower lip is still scuffed from his fight with Seiji before. Nicholas (thinking): It’s not fair. Jesse has everything. Fourth panel: Nicholas, still pained with frustration, is seething in thought with an image behind him of Robert Coste patting Jesse Coste on the shoulder. Nicholas (thinking): He’s always had everything. Fencing. Family. Fifth panel: Nicholas turns toward Seiji, who’s on the opposite side of the fencing piste. Nicholas (thinking): I’m not going to let him take Seiji, too. Sixth panel: An action shot of Nicholas lunging and Seiji parrying. Nicholas: I’m the one you’re fencing. Look at me. Seiji: I know you can fence like him. Show me! https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/a-prince-in-princess-clothing monthly 0.5 2020-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1589147987292-7217ZEQGU0Z1G68TDW5N/I+don%27t.jpeg Blog - A Prince in Princess Clothing Credit: Jen Wang A seven-panel page. First Panel: A close-up of Frances’s inquisitive face. Second Panel: Sebastian looking back at Frances over his shoulder. Frances: Can I ask? Why do you wear girl’s clothes? Third Panel: While Frances is sitting down, sketching, Sebastian is standing, facing the mantlepiece. Sebastian: I don’t know. Fourth Panel: Sebastian is looking closely at a set of figurines on the mantle. Sebastian: Some days I look at myself in the mirror and think, “That’s me, Prince Sebastian! I wear boy clothes and look like my father.” Fifth Panel: A close-up of the figurines, a gladiator and a woman. The panel mostly features the gladiator. Sebastian: Other days it doesn’t feel right at all. Sixth Panel: A close-up of Sebastian’s face, a soft look on his eyes. Sebastian: Those days I feel like I’m actually… Seventh Panel: A close-up of the figures again. The speech bubble completely hides the gladiator from view, so only the woman is visible. Sebastian: …a princess. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/she-bring-it-to-you-every-ball monthly 0.5 2020-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1589146950506-QX52BVKCBRCWUADMAEDC/IMG_1479.jpeg Blog - She Bring It to You Every Ball Credit: Jen Wang A four-panel page with a superimposed breakout illustration of Crystallia between the last two panels. First panel: A close-up of Sebastian handing Frances a pair of glasses. Second panel: Frances is putting the glasses on with a happy look on her face. Third panel: Frances is pinning sections of a new dress together. She is working happily with her glasses on and holding another pin with her lips. Fourth panel: Crystallia is surrounded by a group of people, wearing the her new dress, drink in her hand as she speaks with the crowd. Evreryone is taken in by her. Breakout illustration: A side, full-bodied shot of Crystallia in a brightly colored dress made of feathers. The feathers change from a bluish-green, to yellow, to orange; the feathers in the middle of the dress are bright red. Crystallia’s hair is done up in a big pompadour with a long braid in the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1589146052852-KL93FD1TIXEAZWTS3059/IMG_1454.jpeg Blog - She Bring It to You Every Ball Credit: Jen Wang A three-part page: one breakout illustration of Crystallia on the top-left corner, another breakout illustration of Crystallia on the bottom-left, a close-up of Frances’s face in a triangular frame along the right side of the page. First breakout: A full-bodied Crystallia walking from behind a screen divider. She is wearing a long, flowing orange dress with a cape. Second breakout: A close-up of Crystallia, her face profiled to feature her long red hair adorned with pink flowers. Side panel: Frances stares at Crystallia with a wide-eyed look, a pink blush on her cheeks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1589146442710-5UADXN4N6IPYMAG3WMRW/goodness%2C.jpeg Blog - She Bring It to You Every Ball Credit: Jen Wang A two-part page: One breakout illustration of Crystallia on the top-right corner, another on the bottom left. First breakout: Crystallia is modeling the orange dress Frances made, her left hand on her waist and her right on the dress making it fan out. Behind the image, there is an illustration of oranges and orange flowers. Second breakout: Crystallia is twirling around, hands above her head, as the dress fans around her. Off-panel announcer: Oh my goodness, a goddess from the land of citrus! https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/could-i-make-it-any-more-obvious monthly 0.5 2020-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1589144618550-1N1W4SD1R75FJYN77AZI/The+first.jpeg Blog - Could I Make It Any More Obvious? Credit: Jen Wang A five-panel page. First panel: A close-up of Sebastian’s hand as he sets another fashion illustration on the table, on top of a few others scattered around. Second panel: Sebastian holds another illustration close to his face to take a better look. Sebastian: What made you want to be a designer? Third panel: Frances is sitting at a table as she is about to start an illustration. Her eyes are looking down at the paper. Frances: The first time I came to the city, I came with my mother to deliver goods for her employer. Fourth panel: A background of a bustling city, a young Frances is looking back at something as she walks hand-in-hand with her mother, who is carrying a basketful of clothes. The panel is colored in varying shades of brown to illustrate a flashback. Fifth panel: A partial close-up of a show poster, giving the impression it was caught in a glance. Below the header, there is a figure of a woman in a big, flowering white dress. The woman seems to be dancing on the page. Frances: When we passed the Grand Music Hall, I saw a poster for a ballet called “The Muse of Crystallia.” I couldn’t stop looking at it. For weeks afterward I kept drawing versions of that poster, trying to imagine what the costumes really looked like. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1589144714541-2PFXG4SY6SN5W5RNYL6Z/Eventually.jpeg Blog - Could I Make It Any More Obvious? Credit: Jen Wang A four-panel page. First panel: A young Frances is lying on her stomach on the floor. Her left hand is propping her head up as she draws a ballerina. Other drawings and pencils are littered around her. Frances: Eventually I stopped drawing Crystallia and just started making up costumes for my own imaginary ballets. Second panel: A close-up of young Frances’s drawing and her pencil as she adds details. Frances: At some point I realized this was a real job somebody had and I wanted to be that person. The person who makes beautiful things. Third panel: A present-day Frances is holding up an illustration for Sebastian to see. Frances: What do you think of this? Fourth panel: A wide shot of the room with the fireplace and mantlepiece in the background. Sebastian, illustration in one hand and another on his face, is judging Frances’s work. Frances is across from him, waiting for his opinion. Both figures are silent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1589145149979-R5VBZOJ4PBUHXHJOKC35/help+each.jpeg Blog - Could I Make It Any More Obvious? Credit: Jen Wang A three-part page. First panel: Sebastian and Frances are standing close together, looking at each other. Frances: We can help each other. Second panel: A profiled close-up of Sebastian’s face, facing right. Sebastian: You keep my secret and continue to make beautiful clothes for me… Third panel: A profiled close-up of Frances’s face, facing left. Frances: …And I may someday be a great designer. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/i-am-who-i-want-to-be monthly 0.5 2020-04-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1587954912062-R9CEAA3HL7L6TKKYVLUU/Screen+Shot+2020-04-26+at+7.34.12+PM.png Blog - I Am Who I Want to Be Credit: Ngozi Ukazu A three-part panel. First panel: A dark room in the Haus. Bitty is wearing his aviators again, hands behind him. This time he’s accompanied by Dex and Nursey, also wearing sunglasses. All three men are serious and intimidating. Bitty: That was the last batch. Dex. Nursey. Off-panel character: … Called it. Second panel: Bitty is excitedly calling out instructions to characters off panel. He’s set against a bright yellow backdrop, surrounded by red excitement lines. Bitty: No, you’re not on beat. Come on! Pose! Pose! The sooner you get it, the sooner this is over! Third panel: Hops, Bully, and Louis are on the ice wearing black leotards and dancing. Bully is the only one quietly and gracefully succeeding. Hops: This. Isn’t. Right. Louis: This — is not my brand!!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1587954902948-QDUZLEZSK2V61A1U4B9T/Screen+Shot+2020-04-26+at+7.33.48+PM.png Blog - I Am Who I Want to Be Credit: Ngozi Ukazu A three-part panel. First panel: A text box reading “Wednesday” is on the upper-left corner. Ford is holding up Bitty’s captain jersey while talking to Bitty, who’s behind her. Ford: Wow Bits. So you’re going through with initiation? Bitty: Of course! It’s tradition. And as a senior and captain, there is nothing more important to me than making sure members feel incorporated into the team! Second panel: A close up of Bitty’s jersey as Ford hands it back to Bitty. Ford: Well, don’t go easy on them, Bits!! This might be the only chance in your life you get to boss around a bunch of jocks. Third panel: A close-up of Bitty at the door frame, a brightly lit room behind him, surrounding him in light. He’s daintily touching his cheek, a gleeful look on his face. Bitty: Bossing around a bunch of jocks? Oh, lil’ ol’ me? https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/ive-only-known-the-waffles-for-a-day-and-a-half monthly 0.5 2020-04-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1587950887640-JIMMB180FF5RTSYBAY1J/Screen+Shot+2020-04-26+at+6.27.39+PM.png Blog - I've Only Known the Waffles for a Day and a Half... Credit: Ngozi Ukazu A three-part panel. First panel: Bitty is peeking out a window to talk to the waffles. Bitty: For gossiping about your captain and his boyfriend. Pie’s almost done! Second panel: Hops is shocked Bitty could hear what he said about him and Jack and annoyed that he was fined for it. Louis is complaining at Hops, pulling his haze blanket over his own head in frustration. Bully is in the foreground, calmly looking over his shoulder at the window where Bitty had just been. Louis: Hops!!! Seriously??? Hops: I wasn’t gossiping!!! I was hypothesiz — How did he even hear me out here?? Bully: Bitty hears what the Haus hears. Third panel: A jump cut to Saturday. Louis turning around in his seat, talking to someone. Louis: It’s new-fi, low-fi! Super popular back in Sweden underground! Nursey’s letting me DJ the next keister and it’s gonna be all N-F-L-F. Pure vibrations. Off-panel character: Uh… fine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1587950963019-00X9MHJ7BFA6HQI61N18/Screen+Shot+2020-04-26+at+6.27.51+PM.png Blog - I've Only Known the Waffles for a Day and a Half... Credit: Ngozi Ukazu A six-part panel. First panel: A text box reading “Sunday” is in the bottom left. Am upper body close-up of someone riding a motorcycle. Second panel: A shot of the motorcyclist from below. The only things visible are the lower half of the bike and the rider’s leg and foot as he parks. Third panel: Bully is taking off his helmet. The wind makes his hair flow majestically in the autumn air. A few onlookers stare at him in awe. Off-panel character: Wow. Fine. Fourth panel: Bully is standing beside his bike, helmet in both hands. He’s looking at Nursey with annoyed look. Bully: Wait, seriously? Nursey: Yeah, bro, you’re kinda encroaching on my territory. No offense. The bad boy role is kinda my thing on SMH? Panel five: Nursey is lying on his side on top of a pile of leaves, right hand propping his head up, as he talks to Bully. Bully’s face is seen along the left margin, annoyed. Nursey: Max fine. Panel Six: Bully walks off. Nursey suddenly sinks into the leaf pile. Nully: >sigh< Whatever. I was just going to the library. Nursey: LOL. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/fearless-some-leader monthly 0.5 2020-04-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1587948195067-38XW0IE73RDSCIVSY11J/Screen+Shot+2020-04-26+at+5.42.37+PM.png Blog - Fearless/some Leader Credit: Ngozi Ukazu A close-up of Bitty wearing aviator glasses. A single light shining above him reflects a group of shadowy figures on his glasses. Ollie and Wicks (left and right respectively in the panel) flank Bitty from behind. They are also wearing aviators. All three men have a serious and intimidating look on their faces. Bitty: Listen up, eggs. I explain the Samwell rookie blanket once. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1587948520777-IUFYT93P3TOIBHVKNPV3/Screen+Shot+2020-04-26+at+5.42.52+PM.png Blog - Fearless/some Leader Credit: Ngozi Ukazu A four-part panel. First panel: Ford is talking to Bitty, visibly enjoying the humiliation the waffles are enduring. Ford: Nice work, Bitty! Heh. They had no idea what was coming!! Bitty: (side-eyeing Ford) … Second panel: Ford is in full hockey year, shaking and yelling Ford: Ah!! Agh!! I can’t skate with this shit on!! Bitty!! How do you stop—op???? Third panel: In the background, Ford has just fallen flat on the ice. In the foreground, Hops, Bully, and Louis are wearing black leotards recreating Beyoncé’s Single Ladies choreography. While Hops and Louis struggle, Bully seems to have no problem with it. Hops: Bully, what are you so good at this? Bully: He said the sooner we get it right, the sooner we stop. Louis: I can’t believe… American mainstream music nollning. Fourth panel: Chowder and Dex are talking a few steps away from Bitty. Chowder: Well! Bitty has officially gone mad with power. Dex: Yeah. I kinda like it. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/its-about-hockey-and-pies monthly 0.5 2020-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1587248847582-942V2EE7AISDCD7REWIA/Screen+Shot+2020-04-18+at+3.25.54+PM.png Blog - It's about Hockey and Pies Credit: Ngozi Ukazu A collage of pictures on Bitty’s phone: Jack kissing Bitty, Ford and Tango eating pie, Ransom and Holster, Lardo wearing a hockey helmet, Whiskey and Ransom holding up a pair of pucks, and close-ups of Dex, Nursey, and Jack, among other pictures. Bitty’s narration: I’ll say this, even with all of its ups and downs, it’s been a good year. And this year especially, I’m so proud of what the team has become. I guess if you told me I would be — …could be part of a team like this as a frog, I wouldn’t have believed you. I hate to get all wistful, but it’s nice to reflect sometimes. And if you don’t stop and do it now? Well! The next year’ll fly by too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1587248872522-4W78RUA07CVDTCTN9RL5/Screen+Shot+2020-04-18+at+3.26.41+PM.png Blog - It's about Hockey and Pies Credit: Ngozi Ukazu Three consecutive panels of Bitty playing hockey. Bitty is skating down the boards with the puck, an opposing player coming up behind him. The player bumps Bitty, the panel has a red background and is jagged on the top and bottom. Bitty is left kneeling on the ice, trembling. Bitty’s narration: It’s about having each other’s backs. Because they’ve taught me I can be strong just how I am. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/subscribe-please monthly 0.5 2020-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1587247354292-SVP1Y1YO6JV8C1WKHQIN/Screen+Shot+2020-04-18+at+3.02.15+PM.png Blog - Subscribe, Please! Credit: Ngozi Ukazu A shot of Bitty in his hockey gear from behind. Faber’s stands and tall glass windows are in the background, a clear orange sky behind them. Bitty’s narration: Well, y’all!! This is it! We’re all off to the end of the year banquet out at the Samwell golf course. It’s one of my favorite events of the season because Samwell hockey does clean up nice, but… it’s sad. Because after that, it’s a whirlwind. It’s the banquet, then reading week, then finals, then graduation and then… I won’t see these boys of the summer. And then I’ve only got one year left at Samwell University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1587247370388-3NLG33TEQ46RKBW6IBY1/Screen+Shot+2020-04-18+at+3.02.23+PM.png Blog - Subscribe, Please! Credit: Ngozi Ukazu A close-up of Bitty putting on a bow tie. On the right, a smaller panel with a shot of Bitty’s cellphone in his hand, a series of pictures on the screen. Bitty’s narration: Lord knows I’m not one to get ahead of myself, but. Three years already! Life just goes by so fast, y’know? Y’all we’re here when I moved in! I coulda sworn I was bringing a pecan pie to my first keister yesterday, and now… https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/from-zero-to-hero monthly 0.5 2020-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1587240883428-XLLBAJJ7LC0T59AF4ISG/Screen+Shot+2020-04-18+at+1.12.37+PM.png Blog - From Zero to Hero Credit: Ngozi Ukazu A shot of a long dining table, members of the Samwell men’s hockey team on both sides, clapping and cheering. Bitty’s narration: So. I’m thankful for another year with them! Moments like these make you realize why Samwell feels like home. It’s them. Samwell coach (off screen): And for the second time in Samwell history, by unanimous vote from the team. The captain for next school year is… Eric R. Bittle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1587240893981-UM411DB8PWBTF4UGZB24/Screen+Shot+2020-04-18+at+1.13.02+PM.png Blog - From Zero to Hero Credit: Ngozi Ukazu A close-up of Bitty, holding a glass plaque, wiping tears from his face. Bitty’s narration: They’re my boys. Bitty: Y’all, I - I’m speechless! https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/no-bromo monthly 0.5 2020-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1586577734727-N0MI1CD8M9FQJLBXC5J4/Screen+Shot+2020-04-10+at+8.58.24+PM.png Blog - No Bromo Credit: Ngozi Ukazu Bitty looks at Jack’s empty cubicle. On both sides of it, Holster and Shitty pack their bags alone and in silence. Both men with their eyes closed, heads bowed. In the middle ground, Coach Hall is depicted in perhaps mid-conversation. His eyes are also solemnly closed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1586577691021-QBKIRI22DMS2AZJZG0U3/Screen+Shot+2020-04-10+at+8.57.12+PM.png Blog - No Bromo Credit: Ngozi Ukazu First panel: The hockey team, led by Chowder, Dex, and Nursey, walks into the locker room. Chowder is lifting his goalie mask, tears in his eyes. Dex is shaking, with his eyes closed and head bowed. Nursey is looking at Dex with a sad look on his face. Second panel: In the background, Chowder is at his cubicle with his back turned. In the foreground, Nursey pats Dex on the back. Dex is still visibly shaking. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/the-sound-of-silence monthly 0.5 2020-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1586576344098-PYSFMVPEN1PUKWYNKBIM/Screen+Shot+2020-04-10+at+8.34.38+PM.png Blog - The Sound of Silence Credit: Ngozi Ukazu First panel: An empty locker room. The professional camera in its case and bright yellow sneakers in the foreground indicate that this perspective is from Jack’s cubicle’s point of view. Second panel: From out of the left frame, same perspective, a helmet is thrown hard on the ground and bounces up in the air. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1586576350936-F18NS88090E6MFYX2PFC/Screen+Shot+2020-04-10+at+8.35.17+PM.png Blog - The Sound of Silence Credit: Ngozi Ukazu First panel: Bitty peers out of the locker room and down a hallway. The backs of game attendees leaving and the half the profile of a security guard walking away flank the left and right frames respectively. Bitty’s face is a mix of concern and sadness. Second panel: From an upper perspective, over looking a long hallway, Bitty is seen running over a line of black mats on the floor. Other game attendees and janitors sweeping trash into a big pile are also in the hallway as Bitty passes. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/it-was-only-a-hug monthly 0.5 2020-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1586575426134-FTMA4HZWH5886Q6B6TLA/Screen+Shot+2020-04-10+at+8.18.03+PM.png Blog - It Was Only a Hug Credit: Ngozi Ukazu In a dark, empty loading dock, Bitty spots Jack sitting on a stack of wooden pallets. He is hunched over, with his hands in his face, fully geared except for his jersey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1586575124627-2ABOQ677WPDN2HQHTFAG/Screen+Shot+2020-04-10+at+8.17.17+PM.png Blog - It Was Only a Hug Credit: Ngozi Ukazu First panel: As he follows his teammates back into their locker room, Bitty is looking over his shoulder, visibly concerned. Bitty’s face is the focus of the panel, as his teammates are only seen from behind. Second panel: Bitty is sitting at his cubicle, packing his gear, still concerned and looking for Jack. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/only-real-men-can-play-with-balls monthly 0.5 2020-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1583788133553-7S4DYTDANJ85Z7A3FZR2/Screen+Shot+2020-03-09+at+1.26.58+PM.png Blog - Only Real Men Can Play with Balls Credit: Ngozi Ukazu Both sitting on a bench, Shitty looks taken aback yet comforting while Bitty has a calm look on his face. Bitty: Well. Shitty: BITS! Bitty: I know, I know - - Shitty: Jesus Christ, we’re your fucking teammates! Your friends! Ransom and Holster literally spend half their lives looking out for you - - on the ice and off. And Jack does too. Though the guy hates to admit it. Bitty: Yeah. Shitty: We have your back, man. Always. Bitty: Thanks, Shitty. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/open-skies-of-potential monthly 0.5 2020-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1583787751003-M500RQZPVYD7MSZ3HBAF/Screen+Shot+2020-03-09+at+1.26.15+PM.png Blog - Open Skies of Potential Credit: Ngozi Ukazu Shitty continues to sit on the backrest of the bench, with a happy look on his face, while Bitty continues to stare off, relived and surprisingly happy. Shitty: Oh, cool, bro! Bitty: Wow, that was the first time I ever said that out loud to anyone. To myself. Those exact words. Shitty: Well, thanks for trusting me with the moment, man! ‘Preciate it. Bitty: Wow. Shitty: Yup. Bitty: Why the hell did that take the entire semester? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1583787715365-85SP8WJRBX82B87NLMMR/Screen+Shot+2020-03-09+at+1.25.54+PM.png Blog - Open Skies of Potential Credit: Ngozi Ukazu Bitty is staring off to the middle distance against a background of a milky-blue winter sky and leafless tress. Bitty: *sigh* I guess what I’m trying to say is - - I’m gay. https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/blog/utada-hikaru-said-simple-and-clean-1 monthly 0.5 2020-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1583786681526-YH7HRAHJVXY8NGFHH5GO/Screen+Shot+2020-03-09+at+1.24.49+PM.png Blog - Utada Hikaru Said "Simple and Clean" Credit: Ngozi Ukazu A winter scene of a classic college building by a creek. Bitty and Shitty are talking at the end of a paved path lined with benches, lamp posts and leafless trees. Bitty: So. “I’ve been wanting to say this for a while now, but all this hoopla with winter screw kinda brought things to a head so to speak.” Shitty: Dude, you can tell me anything. No judgment. Bitty: “But not like I wouldn’t have told you were it not for screw! Obviously. Y’all are my best friends.” Um. Let’s see… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5ad9c35a8e8a4eaba180cb/1583786752838-VNO4YIPEUWLFLUYSG35G/Screen+Shot+2020-03-09+at+1.25.24+PM.png Blog - Utada Hikaru Said "Simple and Clean" Credit: Ngozi Ukazu Shitty is sitting on the backrest of the bench while listening to Bitty, who’s pacing and reading a stack of index cards without looking up. Shitty: …Wait. Are those index cards? Bitty: “But sometimes, it’s even hard to tell friends things that - - well, you always knew, but took you… some time to come to terms with… and finding a good time and place is always so tricky, you know?” ”I mean, at the beginning of the school year? Is that the first impression you want to make?” ”What about midterms? When everyone’s runnin’ ‘round like hens with their heads cut off?” ”And you can’t casually mention it in the locker room, can you? Over team breakfast? Walking back from practice? Maybe at a haus party? Should you draft a powerpoint? 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