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Another page!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yesss
also, clams
First of all, thank you so much to both Phoenix Requiem and Johnny Wander for linking me this week, that is amazing. They are amazing. Seriously, you should read both (or already be reading them).
I’d also like to take a second to pimp for my friend Sheana, who started her webcomic Team DUDE just this week! She’s been working on it a while, so if you like cartoony-expressive stuff like mine (but probably a tad more humorous) you can jump on the bandwagon. And as ever I need to throw Evil Diva out there cuz I love it.
Now for more srs bsns. Probably due to increased traffic I’ve gotten a small increase in incensed comments. Like people getting pissed about nudity, the suggestion of attempted rape, etc. Just to make it clear, sometimes bad things happen in real life. This comic is set in a real world, and there are, accordingly, real things in it. For example, attempted rape. There’s nudity, bleeding, mosquito bites on the eyelid, alcoholism, unhappy endings, etc. Later on when things get heavy there is going to be genocide. I’m not an unfeeling bastard, the world makes me sad sometimes. I feel better about it by making comics. If you’d rather read a comic about pressing social issues like fart jokes or catgirls, I’m sure there are a million for you to choose from. In the meantime, I’m going to continue writing about this stuff because it is important to me. If you don’t like my interpretations (now or in the future) you are more than free not to stick around.
You’re also free to voice your opinion! I am relatively communicative and I don’t mind having a structured conversation about differing viewpoints. You can always post a complaint or criticism here, or on the LJ if you like discussing things with others. Or email me, if you want to say something privately. Or even just not read the comic! Where I live, its a thankfully free country. All I ask is that you refrain from repeatedly shouting “PENIS” like the kids in my classes did yesterday.
Anyways, thanks for sitting through my small rant. As ever, I really appreciate all of your comments (both the positive and negative) and your support!
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Have a good weekend!
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Daaaamn guys thats a lot of comments! I’m sure half of them are mine, but still. Thanks so much for your overwhelming support… I can’t respond to all of them right now, cuz I gots work/ comics to do, but I’ll try to reply when I have a chance! Again, you folks really make me feel like I’m not wasting my time with this project, which means a lot to me!
I love your comic, and anyone who says anything differently and bitches you out over it, is an idiot!!
Keep up your AWESOME work!!
Heyy I’m a new reader sent over by Phoenix Requiem. I gotta say I love it! And I totally agree about the whole real life thing. Shit happens. Enough said. lol
I’m looking forward to keep reading it!
Hm, I gather this was pre-published in some kind of preliminary form, but I didn’t get to see that. The question that comes to mind is how did she know Pinter was safe to hide behind.
I thought about that too. In the original Pinter was a bit more proactive, but in this version she was exhausted from running and was lucky enough to make a good guess.
pinter’s naked breasts offend me
and make me want to do terrible naughty things <3
!!!
Holy s**t!!! Drugs’re harmful…
i concur. <3
OH NOEZ THERE’S NUDITY?!!123456!
Sheesh, it’s boobs and a little skin. And the fact that Angora just doesn’t seem to care makes it THAT much more awesome. XD Silly people, I’ll never understand why they can’t just..turn around and ignore it if they don’t like what they see, instead of having to voice their rude opinions on a comic that DOES have a warning about nudity/etc.
Anyway, beeeeautiful artwork as usual. <3 Pinter has me grinning like crazy, I don’t know why but he amuses me so much. XD
Totally diggin’ Pinter’s moobs and/or gravy over here.
Love the comic, btw, I am new but I’m TOTALLY crazy hooked now.
….even though I really should be working on a paper… CURSE YOOOOOU PINTERRRRRRR!!!!!!!
Moooooooooooooooooooooooooooooobs.
Oh my, Pinter’s such a weirdo! It’s sad that people are really drinking so much alcohol that they have a blackout or even end up in hospital :c I hope Pinter doesn’t overdo it like the second mentioned. Anyway, in this case it’s funny!
Well, I like the fact that you use these themes. It may sound macabre but such themes fit in a dark world very well because our world IS a dark one with all these horrible things, so I think it’s no fault to use and emphasise them.
About the nudity: I don’t get it why this site should be banned D: There isn’t anything sexual yet. Ok, the potential rape, but there’s soo much stuff on the interwebs which is much worse than this.
Wow congratulations 78 comments!!
I must say you’ve caught me! Though yes i am totally smitten with Pinter….and the nakedness in general.
You do have a lot of panache now don’t you? Keep it up I think you’ve got sommat special here and quite clearly you have a whole rabble who agree x) Kisses!
I too came from Pheonix Requiem. And I’m glad I clicked the little link!
I love this comic! The art work is brilliant brilliant, and the story/world looks like being something fresh and original. The pacing is fantastic too
People who complain about it just need to get over themselves. Yeah, I can understand their view, but really they should be complaining about other things. there are many many books/films/whatever that have much worse events occurring.
It’s probably just that it’s easy to get to you :p
Anyway, keep up the fantastic work!
Getting me to bookmark a webcomic when I already have something like 84 to read is quite a feat, but I am very, very interested in where this is going. Stories need to have conflict and issues! Anyone who complains about the parts of a story that make it good is…well, wrong.
Also, being a rubbernecker, I’m always curious as to what people have said. I won’t hold my breath waiting to see transcripts, though.
Also I <3 Pinter. He’s a champ.
Pinter must have some zen-like restraint to not be ogling the crap out of Angora right now. Either that or his libido drowned in alcohol. Probably the second one.
love Pinter, he not only is amazingly draw but i love the way your developing his character, I also agree with you about the real life aspect of this comic, but there will always be those who have to complain about something. I personally think your amazing though, keep up the good work!
Keep it up; the world needs more good comics that aren’t afraid to address the world with all it’s pitfalls and all it’s pluses.
heehee clams.
You have such an engaging drawing style, and I love how you portrayed the little lizard that Angora talks too! Just wondering – will Angora ever gain clothes as the story progresses? And why is her hair green?
Haha, wow, people are too sensitive. (Meanwhile I got all offended at Family Guy’s latest episode where Peter violently kills a cat…. But that’s not at all like your use of “offensive” material. You’re not purposely trying to be grotesque. While that gag was just tasteless, your use of nudity serves a purpose.)
Wow, long parenthetical! Anyway, your comic is awesome, they’re being simple, and you should keep on keepin’ on!
This is a very pretty comic. I like to look at the shading, to see the individual lines, and then how they bring together a whole. I look forward to visiting this site more to see the story progress.
Keep up the good work, and please don’t burn out!
Haha, thanks! I don’t often burn out, most of my problems stem from there not being enough hours in the day, arg. Speaking of which, I better get back to work and stop playing on the internet!
I’m one of the many linked from the Phoenix Requiem, and I have to say, this comic is amazing! I can’t wait to hear how the story pans out…I was sad when I saw that there were only this many pages posted, I’m already sucked in and hoped that there would be plenty to read!
Contrary to what your other comments have been saying, I wanted to say that I find what you’ve been writing in your story as really refreshing. I love how you keep a good balance of things – you don’t have giant flashing arrows pointing to all the terrible nasties, but you don’t try to make it all sunshine and lollipops. Keep up the good work!
Yay! Another update! I have to figure out when the sched is for this thing… Lol. I think it’s amazing that Pinter isn’t rock-hard-abs type thing. Not everyone dares to be that original/realistic- Which is totally a good thing, that was a compliment right there.
I came from Phoenix Requiem too. Glad I did!
I really love this so far,
but I kept wondering why she was naked. xD
‘Cus she is, I guess. ;D
Keep it up! <3
Your webcomic is great! I really enjoy it, and I shun those who give you bad comments. Nudity is a part of life, and I think a womans body is a beautiful thing. We make the body out to be a sexual thing, like the men who chase Angora, but as she exhibits, nudity and the female form do not have to be a sexual thing. And rape is a constant threat and reality in life. It is unavoidable, and should be addressed. As should many other things. Like Moobs…
I came from Phoenix Requiem too. Glad I did!
You tell them Shing! Rah rah, fight fight fight fight!
You always will have us loyal fans backing you.
Is Angora solar powered? I had this feeling that that was the reason she prefers to be naked? Nice work btw!
I love the way you’re not afraid to be realistic about it. I think mixing the light-hearted and the, erm, less-so, just makes both of them more powerful. Keep it up, your stuff is great!
Liking it so far! I to came from the Phoenix Requiem, and I’m glad I clicked on the link box. Can’t wait to see more of your work!
~Jumplion
Probably the real reason nudity offends us is because most people don’t look that attractive nekkid. Thank god for comics. You make even Pinters gut look attractive. (and I love Angora’s little face in the last panel)
What?!
Your story is awesome. I read the original sketches on your LJ and let me say I have never read a web comic with that great of a story. I adore your use of colors and the line work is delicious.
One way of avoiding all the flak would be to put a disclaimer page where you have to enter in your birthdate. That way there’s a warning and you can point those who are pointing fingers to it and say, “You were warned. This comic has ‘adult’ themes.”
As far as the nudity and “adult” themes go, I have to say you’ve done it very tastefully. I’m something of a prude and I follow the comic regularly. I feel very confident about being able to explain why I’m reading this comic if another prude caught me reading.
the difference between the nudity in this webcomic and the annoying ‘fan-service’ in the manga i read is immeasurable (meaning this type is not annoying or offensive and yet angora’s way more naked)
Just give ‘em a kick in the clams if they try anything!
Heh.. also a PR crossover from the link.
So like Pinter…hes flabby..well not quite flabby but a bit paunchy! Such a nice change from all the regular drawn perfect males!
I am hooked! Where is this going? Who is the girl, and grandfather? Why does she not have cloths or any generic taboos about nudity. A wood sprite is my guess, made human for some reason.
Keep up the good work!!
This is really cool
I like it. I just have too ask though… What’s that thing on Pinters head??? Or is it part of his head?
I really like your style of illustration also, it’s a heck of a lot better than anything I could do, realistic enough not to annoy me, and yet artistic enough to be cool
(I don’t know what I’m saying, I haven’t spelt in 48 hours…) I LOVE it so far! Keep it up!
**Bookmarks Page**
It wasn’t the alcohol that blanked Pinter’s mind, it was the roofie I slipped him!
>=D
The Meek is interesting to me precisely because it delves into deeper issues.
Just popped over from Pheonix Reqium and, dang, what a comic! Instant bookmark. And I’m glad I’m not the only girl out there who thinks Pinter is adorable. Pudgy guys are the best.
Yet another visitor from PR.
A small thought about the bad comments. There is a lot of serious-topic comics out there with nudity, violence and various disconcerting graphics (From Hell anyone?), but quite few that combines this with a comical storytelling. I can recall a few that has comical elements in them but not as heavy as yours, and The Meek got a very comical style right away (such as the confused weasel and the improvised bungee-jumping). Perhaps these commenters were looking for pure comedy and got disappointed or was unable to handle the relatively unique mix.
Personally i think it’s a very promising comic. Interesting story and the drawing is very fitting.
I can’t believe that people would have a problem with nudity or the implication of attempted rape. Nudity is what everyone looks like under their clothing, and rape happens. Until it is acknowledged that rape is a reality, and the fear of rape a daily concern for women the world over the daily victimization of women will never cease. Your comic is beautiful and poignant, and I for one shall certainly follow it and recommend it.
*sigh* I soo dislike people who try to shut down things because it doesn’t fit into their own perfect little world. Chances are, most of the people going “OMFG SHES NEKKID!!11one!!” are just people without lives who feed off the misery of others. They’re either the ones who beat up kids in grade school or the ones who wish they could so they do so over the internet. I would also like to point you to a specific Penny Arcade comic strip that pretty much sums up the behavior of many people online.
http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2004/3/19/green-blackboards-and-other-anomalies/
And YES there is swearing.
Anyway, now that my own little rant is done, I would like to say that I absolutely adore your comic. I love the art and I think the nudity is very tasteful. Well done on this wonderful comic!
I’m also a little curious as to what the people said, mainly because I like to hear what the stupid people can possably have to say to as wonderful an artist as yourself. ;D
An aversion to nudity is entirely a social construct. It serves its purpose in some societies (like America). There are plenty of other societies, however, where nudity is a normal thing, at least in some contexts. When people don’t understand why they view nudity as negative, that’s when they can’t differentiate between contexts.
Even subjects like rape or attempted rape depend on context. Those same people who cry foul at the first hint of nudity would also fail to differentiate between a story depicting attempted rape, and what the story is saying about attempted rape.
You are clearly writing a story for people who like to think. Don’t worry about those who only know how to react.
Probably she’s naked just because she lost her clothes! hahaha! XD Think about it, she got separated from her grandfather (we don’t know under what circumstances yet), now she has to find him, we don’t know how much time she has spend alone in the wild and someway or other she must ended loosing her clothes in the jungle! Just like that! we know she lives in communion with nature, so being naked isn’t a big deal!
Whoever has a problem with the nudity is insane.
People see the naked statues in Greek art and don’t freak out, I, personally, don’t see this as any different. This and the latter are both forms of expression. Besides, it’s not like you put a gun to their head and FORCED them and a million innocent 5 year olds to read this.
Please don’t change a thing about this comic, it’s wonderful.
I can’t wait for the next page. ^_^
I’m confused :S Is your work related to “Water Tribe” noselfcontrol webcomic? it says art was made by rufftoon (obviously you’re not rufftoon), so which one work is it? but your style reminds me somehow that comic :S did you cooperated with this work? or is it yours?
by the way, your Avatar comicstrips are great! I followed them when third season of Avatar was a hit then! (maybe you didn’t knew about me, but I am the one who made the “Fake Western Air temple Summary”, I must be still hated by many because of that hehehe
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also, if people are complaining about nakedness, the guy is only half dressed as well. but of course half nekkid menz are COMPLETELY AND UTTERLY different.
Great Page! Congrats on getting linked by Sarah Ellerton! I’ve read Inverloch and actively follow Phoenix Requiem. (but I found you through DevArt) She’s an amazing artist and so are you! Your characters are so covered in awesome-sauce that it blows my mind.
Keep up the awesome work!!
~Feather
I am enjoying the comic, from both artistic and storytelling standpoints, especially the execution of the narrative so far (i.e. no exposition, here we are, this is happening, and details slowly fill in.) it’s probably one of my favorite story hooks.
I like your argument that ‘bad things happen’ in the real world, it’s absolutely true. I don’t know why people feel the need to complain about everything that doesn’t fit their narrow worldview; if you don’t like it, don’t read it! (They apparently have the free time to find something else!)
Maybe they think stories should be the exact opposite? (Entertainment is just escapism afterall, right? Right??) All stories need to be happy and shiny like Disney movies! Oh wait, bad things happen in Disney movies, too!
Personally, while I’m hardly an artist, I am _writing_ a comic of my own and it takes place in a near future of armed warfare between multinational corporations and all sorts of other nastiness in a world gone sideways with more technology than it knows what to do with. (That sounds good, I should write that down!)
BAD THINGS HAPPEN! Drugs, murder, violence, rape, war-for-profit, suicide, indiscriminate urban conflict, terrorism, NUCLEAR WEAPONS, generally just the world chewing people up and spitting them out.
My protagonist is NOT A GOOD GUY. Maybe he was once, and he still tries to be; there are people and principles he cares about and wants to protect. But what it comes down to is that he is– at least in the main story arc –a MERCENARY, and he KILLS PEOPLE. It isn’t good, it isn’t glorious, it is just…what it is.
And honestly, I look forward to the day the idle whiners of the internet complain about MY work. The important part is that you have a story to tell and you’re doing it YOUR way. Naysayers be damned!
Now that my rant is out of the way… I too am already a fan of Pinter; I find him amusing. It’s the little things, like ‘here, complete stranger, hold this booze while I punch this guy in the face’ and his total– almost indifferent –acceptance of Angora after ‘uhh, why are you naked?’ (Though it would have been hilarious if he followed up her response with ‘Fair enough.’ and tried to go back to sleep.)
Anyway, enough out of me. Keep up the good work!
Found the link to here at Phoenix Requiem and I’m so glad I did
. This is an amazing comic you have going and I hope you stick with it for a looooong time ^^. It made my day to find a new page today 
I have to admit, I actually like the way you’ve portrayed the nudity. It’s not an in-your-face-omg-BREASTS kind of thing, I feel like it’s more artfully and subtly done. She’s naked. Big deal. Look what Michelangelo did with the statue of David. It’s a big naked man but it’s a wonderful piece of art.
I like how you’ve done the nudity. It tells the story without it being too distracting.
Awesome comic!! I infact love the nudity/alcohol/possible rape aspect, just because, most “popular” webcomics out there are about happy worlds with happy people with one or two small issues, and while this is nice, it’s also fantastic to see someone showing the darker parts of the world, and telling it how it is! I admire you’re guts there!
<3 the comic, keep up the good work! =D
As ever, your style is wonderful. You put so much time and care into your pages, I really admire your dedication. Especially seeing this kind of quality for someone who doesn’t get paid, they just do it because they love it. It really inspires me to stop being so lazy myself and get my own comic up an going. I’ve been putting it off.
Keep doing what you do, girl. And ignore those jerks who try to pick on your for your story content. If they don’t like it, they have a wide variety of webcomics to choose from. And furthermore, it’s your story. I’ve read some that where infinitely worse.
I linked here from DA, someone I watch put up a load of comics and this one stood out for me (there was no wolves XD) but the art style drew me in and the story and questions held me. I understood excatly why she was being chased by the 3rd-4th page and I accepted it as ‘well that’s going to happen if you’re running around naked.’ I did think at first if they removed her clothes, but her explanation was suffice. Weridos chasing her when she only asked for directions! I don’t see why people are hot under the collar about it? She didn’t get raped and she wasn’t extremely distressed about being chased by these men, more annoyed and confused at why she was chased XD
I love it and am eager to see what happens next.
Wow, I’m actually really shocked people actually took the time to come over here and bitch you out for making this amazing piece of art when there are much worse things on the internet they could be helping to prevent. Pretending that nothing bad ever happens in our world is just asking to be taken advantage of.
It just boggles my mind when people flip out over THIS instead of like… pedophiles or something.
Double posting because I have to say it…
Big boys are hot… And is he Jewish? *crushing so hard on that lush*