30 Hour Comic project

[Trusty Mutsi]

After getting this advice a few months back at CBR, I've decided that to get my creative juices flowing again (and to start drawing again PERIOD) I'm doing a 24 Hour comic, except the big difference for me is, it'll be a 30 Hour comic done over 30 days, an hour each day (I just don't have the time to do a full day of drawing). I'm hoping to start today. I have little idea what it's going to be, as I think one of the rules is you can't plan any ideas until you actually start making it.

Here's more info on a 24 Hour Comic: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/24_hour_comic

I think this will be good for me, as I won't sweat the details and over plan it, but never do it. I'll just sit down and start drawing. And I won't lose sleep over how good the end product turns out. I just need to start drawing and being creative again. And when I worry it doesn't look good enough, I check out the original Penny Arcade strips, and then look at the stuff now. The comics didn't look that great when they started, but they kept at it, and now look at the quality of the work.

Here's their site. They have an archive of their comics, and you can check out their first comics and their latest as well:

http://www.penny-arcade.com/

Anyway, wish me the best!

[Kara Zor El]

After getting this advice a few months back at CBR, I've decided that to get my creative juices flowing again (and to start drawing again PERIOD) I'm doing a 24 Hour comic, except the big difference for me is, it'll be a 30 Hour comic done over 30 days, and hour each day (I just don't have the time to do a full day of drawing). I'm hoping to start today. I have little idea what it's going to be, as I think one of the rules is you can't plan any ideas until you actually start making it.

Here's more info on a 24 Hour Comic: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/24_hour_comic

I think this will be good for me, as I won't sweat the details and over plan it, but never do it. I'll just sit down and start drawing. And I won't lose sleep over how good the end product turns out. I just need to start drawing and being creative again. And when I worry it doesn't look good enough, I check out the original Penny Arcade strips, and then look at the stuff now. The comics didn't look that great when they started, but they kept at it, and now look at the quality of the work.

Here's their site. They have an archive of their comics, and you can check out their first comics and their latest as well:

http://www.penny-arcade.com/

Anyway, wish me the best!

Good luck, and enoy. Are you going to post it here? I hope so. Because I am intrigued to say the least.

[Trusty Mutsi]

Good luck, and enoy. Are you going to post it here? I hope so. Because I am intrigued to say the least.

Most DEFINITELY!!!!

I'm actually forming some ideas in my head, but I'm tempted to go with it, rather than wait for the official "Creative Start" at noon.

[Kara Zor El]

Most DEFINITELY!!!!

I'm actually forming some ideas in my head, but I'm tempted to go with it, rather than wait for the official "Creative Start" at noon.

My advice - GO WITH IT!!!!!!;)

[Trusty Mutsi]

Okay, here's the cover!

http://users.rcn.com/h.jennett/cover.jpg

I cheated and spent 10 extra minutes. I'll need to spend only 45 minutes tomorrow:(

And here's the rough sketch:

http://users.rcn.com/h.jennett/coversketch.jpg

[Trusty Mutsi]

Page 1!!!!

http://users.rcn.com/h.jennett/page1.jpg

You can tell I was running out of time on the last panel.

Will be making page 2 today. Not sure how I'm going to pace what I have in mind though:(

[Trusty Mutsi]

Page 2!!!!

http://users.rcn.com/h.jennett/page2.jpg

Once again the trend continues that the quality shoots downward towards the last panels as I get rushed:(

[MaxofSteel]

The time limit keeps things interesting. It prevents things from getting too "planny" and makes everything more or less spontaneous -which can help improve one's overall work a lot I think.

Keep up the great work TM. Good stuff. :D

[Trusty Mutsi]

The time limit keeps things interesting. It prevents things from getting too "planny" and makes everything more or less spontaneous -which can help improve one's overall work a lot I think.

Keep up the great work TM. Good stuff. :D

Thank you, kind sir!

And yes, it does keep it spontaneous:) I think it's good for me.

[Trusty Mutsi]

Page 3!!!!

http://users.rcn.com/h.jennett/page3.jpg

I think the quality stayed consistent this time. I think I'm getting more comfortable with (and faster at) inking.

[Trusty Mutsi]

Page 4!!!!

http://users.rcn.com/h.jennett/page4.jpg

[Kara Zor El]

Bravo. Brilliant. You are on a role buddy. Lapping it up here. Very entertaining. Keep it up.

[Trusty Mutsi]

Bravo. Brilliant. You are on a role buddy. Lapping it up here. Very entertaining. Keep it up.


Thank you muchly:)

I was sick yesterday, but I still sketched the next two pages, knowing I couldn't ink in bed. So I inked the two pages today, and I'm not very happy with most of it, but I won't give up. It'll come. I mainly don't like how the darker shadows turned out. I'm still learning I guess:)

http://users.rcn.com/h.jennett/page5.jpg
http://users.rcn.com/h.jennett/page6.jpg

[Kara Zor El]

This is just great. Love the stars bit. Out of the pants into the chest of two headed monster who is less than impressed. L:)ve it!

[Trusty Mutsi]

This is just great. Love the stars bit. Out of the pants into the chest of two headed monster who is less than impressed. L:)ve it!

Thanks! Glad you could follow what happened. I think you'll like my plans for the next couple pages:)

[Trusty Mutsi]

Page 7!!!!

I'm much happier with how this page turned out, although, as usual, I always wish I could ahve done a little more. And once again, I spent a little more time on it than I was supposed to (about 10 minutes too long).

http://users.rcn.com/h.jennett/page7.jpg

[Kara Zor El]

Your panels are easy to follow. Loving the muscle flex and the silhouettes are working well. I love your designs too by the way. The castle looks great. And your superhero is so funny.:D

[Trusty Mutsi]

Thank you:) You are too kind!

Glad you can follow the comic so far. I was a little worried it didn't flow very well.

[Your Imaginary Pal]

I think your work is great, especially considering the time constraint.
It's a brilliant excerise for any artistic endeavor. It's like free verse for a writer.
looks like a fun little story.
I think I may try something similar.
It will probably help greatly with discipline and time management.

[Trusty Mutsi]

I think your work is great, especially considering the time constraint.
It's a brilliant excerise for any artistic endeavor. It's like free verse for a writer.
looks like a fun little story.
I think I may try something similar.
It will probably help greatly with discipline and time management.

Thanks! All the feedback really means a lot, and I know that you guys tend to be honest here.

I can't describe how helpful this exercise has been, for all the reasons you already mentioned. And please DO try it! I'd LOVE to see what someone else would come up with doing this.

[Trusty Mutsi]

Page 8!!!!

http://users.rcn.com/h.jennett/page8.jpg

[Trusty Mutsi]

Page 9!!!!

http://users.rcn.com/h.jennett/page9.jpg

[Trusty Mutsi]

Pages 10 and 11!

(I was sick friday and skipped drawing:(

http://users.rcn.com/h.jennett/page10.jpg
http://users.rcn.com/h.jennett/page11.jpg

[Kara Zor El]

Thanks! All the feedback really means a lot, and I know that you guys tend to be honest here.

I can't describe how helpful this exercise has been, for all the reasons you already mentioned. And please DO try it! I'd LOVE to see what someone else would come up with doing this.

You're doing great. I look forward to coming to Never and seeing that your work has progressed. I love it that the hero has ended up back in the lake.
As for trying something similar. Well if you hit the link in my signature then it'll take you to a comic I did 18 years ago much in the same vain. I totally made it up as I went along. It took about 3 days though, but it is coloured.:D

[Trusty Mutsi]

You're doing great. I look forward to coming to Never and seeing that your work has progressed. I love it that the hero has ended up back in the lake.
As for trying something similar. Well if you hit the link in my signature then it'll take you to a comic I did 18 years ago much in the same vain. I totally made it up as I went along. It took about 3 days though, but it is coloured.:D

Thanks for the kind words:)

I'll have to check out your comic over lunch. I can't see it otherwise at work.

[Trusty Mutsi]

Page 12!

http://users.rcn.com/h.jennett/page12.jpg

[Trusty Mutsi]

Page 13!

http://users.rcn.com/h.jennett/page13.jpg

[Trusty Mutsi]

Page 14!

http://users.rcn.com/h.jennett/page14.jpg

[Gumbo Maximillian]

Pretty cool

[Trusty Mutsi]

Art is finished for page 15. I just need to clean it up tomorrow morning and post it, but don't have time to tonight:(

[Trusty Mutsi]

Page 15!

http://users.rcn.com/h.jennett/page15.jpg

[Trusty Mutsi]

Page 16!

http://users.rcn.com/h.jennett/page16.jpg

[Kara Zor El]

Great additions. Loving it more and more. Zombies are inspired.

[artimishoke]

Story is great so far. Flows very well. Page 11/12 are my favorites so far. As well as the hero's decision to pick up all the weapons to fight the zombies.



I'm going on 15yrs of being in the army so I had to add this from an actual Sergeant view: I'd think he'd have some snot nose officer asking every five seconds over a radio "what are you doing now, sitrep! Whats your status sergeant!?"

Keep it up

~Artimis

[Trusty Mutsi]

Story is great so far. Flows very well. Page 11/12 are my favorites so far. As well as the hero's decision to pick up all the weapons to fight the zombies.



I'm going on 15yrs of being in the army so I had to add this from an actual Sergeant view: I'd think he'd have some snot nose officer asking every five seconds over a radio "what are you doing now, sitrep! Whats your status sergeant!?"

Keep it up

~Artimis

Thanks for the feedback again everyone! I'm always glad to hear the story flows well. And it's nice to hear from an actual Sergeant! I'll have to fit that in somewhere:)

PAGE 17!!!

http://users.rcn.com/h.jennett/page17.jpg

[Kara Zor El]

The Zombie hands are perfect. The blasting through the door is very well done. And the final dive into the putrid persecutors is a brilliant cliff hanger. You're great at suspense!:)

[Trusty Mutsi]

The Zombie hands are perfect. The blasting through the door is very well done. And the final dive into the putrid persecutors is a brilliant cliff hanger. You're great at suspense!:)

Thanks VERY much again! I'm proud of the hands, even though, as usual, I wish I had more time!

Page 18!!!

http://users.rcn.com/h.jennett/page18.jpg

[Trusty Mutsi]

Page 19!!!

http://users.rcn.com/h.jennett/page19.jpg

[Kara Zor El]

How's he gonna get out of that one!!!!!!!!:eek:

[artimishoke]

Villans with three fingers are always bad news. Can't wait to see the hero get out of this one... or does he?!

[Trusty Mutsi]

Page 20!!!

http://users.rcn.com/h.jennett/page20.jpg

Oh, and today's strip is dedicated to Captain America.

[Kara Zor El]

He he!!!:D

Lets hope Captain gets to see this in his prison cell. Might cheer him up.

[artimishoke]

Villans with three fingers are always bad news. Can't wait to see the hero get out of this one... or does he?!



I told you so.

[Trusty Mutsi]

PAGE 21!!!

http://users.rcn.com/h.jennett/page21.jpg

[Kara Zor El]

The Sidekick! of course!! Never forget the sidekick. I hope he's brought his chain cutters.

[Aggie]

these are great...i love the line work and your storytelling is on point...it's hard to believe you're churning this out practically by the seat of your pants...every enjoyable...:)

[Deepex]

really loving this strip. Actually finding myself checking here everyday for the updates.

I'm hooked!!!

Keep up the good work.

[Erisu Kimu]

Wow, this is quality. It's funny and exciting at the same time. I love the style.

[artimishoke]

Hah, a sidekick named Sparky!

This is better and better.

Glad you didn't name him Private.

~Artimis

[Trusty Mutsi]

Wow! Look at all the feedback that popped up!

Thanks so much everyone!

I've had a busy last 4 days and am behind. Expect a new page today!

[Deepex]

Cool I cant wait. :D

[Trusty Mutsi]

Finally, PAGE 22!!!

http://users.rcn.com/h.jennett/page22.jpg

[Kara Zor El]

They can't do that to Sparky!!! Not the little Sparkmyster!!!! Uh oh, they just did.
Don't worry they'll be a crisis one day and he'll be retconned back into life.

Wasn't expecting that Bravo.:p

[Deepex]

Oh my god!!! You killed Sparky!!!

Did not see that one coming!!!

[Trusty Mutsi]

Page 23!!!

http://users.rcn.com/h.jennett/page23.jpg

[Kara Zor El]

Brilliant! Great tenticals. Great jeapordy. You keep ranking it up!:cool:

[Trusty Mutsi]

Page 24!!!

http://users.rcn.com/h.jennett/page24.jpg

[Miss Claire]

So I'm new to the boards and I just randomly pick this thread to start my adventure. I very specifically picked it up at the beginning and followed it all the way through, paying close attention to your comments of your own moods, etc. Very cool.

Other viewers - if you haven't gone back to the beginning and tracked it to today, do so...it'll tickle you again.

[ubergeekette]

Wow that sidekick part was hilarious!

[Trusty Mutsi]

So I'm new to the boards and I just randomly pick this thread to start my adventure. I very specifically picked it up at the beginning and followed it all the way through, paying close attention to your comments of your own moods, etc. Very cool.

Other viewers - if you haven't gone back to the beginning and tracked it to today, do so...it'll tickle you again.

Thank you for the kind words:) Glad you like it! Happy to hear I could usher in your visit to NEF.

Wow that sidekick part was hilarious!

I'm surpised sidekicks last as long as they do.

[Deepex]

2 new pages!!! Brilliant!!! Love the hidden grappling gun!

Trusty Mutsi, checking this thread out is a daily must on my visits to this forum however I've just had a horrible thought... we are on page 24 so if this is a 30 hour comic book this means there is only 6 pages left!!!

What am I gonna do after that??? I hope we will see the further adventures of Sergeant USA!!!

[Trusty Mutsi]

2 new pages!!! Brilliant!!! Love the hidden grappling gun!

Trusty Mutsi, checking this thread out is a daily must on my visits to this forum however I've just had a horrible thought... we are on page 24 so if this is a 30 hour comic book this means there is only 6 pages left!!!

What am I gonna do after that??? I hope we will see the further adventures of Sergeant USA!!!

I was recently asked where he had the grappling gun hidden. Heh...

Yes, there are only 6 pages left (now 5) and I've had a horrible though as well: I'm not sure how I'm going to fit my ending in those remaining pages. I think I underestimated how many pages my finale would need.

I'm flattered that you're enjoying my comic so much:) I might continue the Sergeant, as he has created quite the following, but I also have a few other stories I want to tell as well. Plus I'd like to go back and make the art better in the current comic.

Page 25!!!

http://users.rcn.com/h.jennett/page25.jpg

[Kara Zor El]

I also will be sorry when this ends. But I look forward to your other work.

[Trusty Mutsi]

Page 26!!!

http://users.rcn.com/h.jennett/page26.jpg

[Deepex]

I'm really looking forward to seeing some of your other projects.

Looking at the art in this topic it is easy to forget that you spend no more than an hour on each page as each page flows so well. I look forward to seeing what you come up with if you had more time.

[Kara Zor El]

I'm eager to what getting his hands dirty will entail.

[Trusty Mutsi]

Page 27!!!

http://users.rcn.com/h.jennett/page27.jpg

[jasonbaroody]

this is really good!:) keep 'em coming!

[Trusty Mutsi]

To whom it may concern:

The last three pages will not be posted until friday.

[Joe Acro]

To whom it may concern:

The last three pages will not be posted until friday.At least we'll get them all at once.:)

[Kara Zor El]

To whom it may concern:

The last three pages will not be posted until friday.

Looking forward to it. Love the Apollo/Authority moment there!!!

[Trusty Mutsi]

Looking forward to it. Love the Apollo/Authority moment there!!!

Ummm... not sure what you mean:( I don't read much Authority.

[Deepex]

To whom it may concern:

The last three pages will not be posted until friday.

Cant wait till Friday! :D

[Kara Zor El]

Ummm... not sure what you mean:( I don't read much Authority.

Authority is a more realistic look at superheroes. They kill for a start. Apollo is a bit like Superman. There was this one story in which they fought, what was basically the Avengers. Apollo got rid of the giant Man type character by flying straight through his head, killing him instantly. So that's what I meant.

[Trusty Mutsi]

Authority is a more realistic look at superheroes. They kill for a start. Apollo is a bit like Superman. There was this one story in which they fought, what was basically the Avengers. Apollo got rid of the giant Man type character by flying straight through his head, killing him instantly. So that's what I meant.

Oh okay! Got it:) Pretty flattering comparison! Thanks.

[Trusty Mutsi]

And now I am proud to present to you the finale of Sergeant USA #1!!!

http://users.rcn.com/h.jennett/page28.jpg
http://users.rcn.com/h.jennett/page29.jpg
http://users.rcn.com/h.jennett/page30.jpg

[Joe Acro]

Great ending!

It keeps me wanting more...:(

[Trusty Mutsi]

Great ending!

It keeps me wanting more...:(

That ending was the only idea I had when I started the comic. Everything else, including the characters, was just filler:)

[Kara Zor El]

That ending was the only idea I had when I started the comic. Everything else, including the characters, was just filler:)

Been away from the Never Ending Forum for a bit. Just want to say I really loved this comic and it's a great ending. Looking forward to your next work.:cool:

[Trusty Mutsi]

Been away from the Never Ending Forum for a bit. Just want to say I really loved this comic and it's a great ending. Looking forward to your next work.:cool:

Thank you very much! Posts will come slower with my next project, as I'll be taking my time with it. Just trying to decide whether to do a Version 2 of this comic (art I take my time with) or a new comic. Also, not sure if it will be a sequal or an entirely new story.

[Trusty Mutsi]

Hey fellas, not a BIG update, but I put the comic on a pretty easy to navigate webpage:

http://users.rcn.com/h.jennett/cover.htm

Enjoy!

[Kara Zor El]

Hey fellas, not a BIG update, but I put the comic on a pretty easy to navigate webpage:

http://users.rcn.com/h.jennett/cover.htm

Enjoy!

Cool. Will take a look later.

[Deepex]

Read this again last night. Quality. Still cant believe you only spent an hour on each page.

Look forward to seeing more of your work.

[Trusty Mutsi]

Read this again last night. Quality. Still cant believe you only spent an hour on each page.

Look forward to seeing more of your work.

Thank you very much!

I am really struggling with what to do next. CLean this comic up or do soemthing new...

[Deepex]

Thank you very much!

I am really struggling with what to do next. CLean this comic up or do soemthing new...

If I'm honest I liked the "roughness" of this comic, I dont really think it needs cleaning up. Maybe that is me being selfish as I am looking forward to new stories! :D

[Trusty Mutsi]

If I'm honest I liked the "roughness" of this comic, I dont really think it needs cleaning up. Maybe that is me being selfish as I am looking forward to new stories! :D

Hmmm... I'll have to keep that in mind. I do have a collaboration with a buddy I might do next. Stay tuned:)

[Kara Zor El]

Thank you very much!

I am really struggling with what to do next. CLean this comic up or do soemthing new...

Clean it up. simple as that. Have your product be the best it can be. It's too good to leave as less than what you are easily capable of.

[Trusty Mutsi]

Clean it up. simple as that. Have your product be the best it can be. It's too good to leave as less than what you are easily capable of.

Good point too. Especially if I ever want to use it in a portfolio.

[Joe Acro]

Good point too. Especially if I ever want to use it in a portfolio.If you clean it up and then put it in your portfolio, you can't claim it as your 30-Hour Comic Project anymore.;) :(