Two years of almost total unemployment made me cut down my comics buying to zero. Of course, that meant no Hellboy, no BPRD, no Lobster Johnson, no Mignolaverse at all. With employment came a tentative trip to the comic store.
I've never waited for trades and I've always double dipped, buying single issues then the trades... and even a library edition. But here I was buying trades for comics I had never read! I still haven't bought the ones that collect the single issues I have. So my trade collection has gaps. But I had been forced to kick the single issue habit so I decided to just buy trades.
That lasted until I went in to buy the Screw On Head and Other Curious Objects hardcover. There was a miscommunication. I was a week early... didn't really want to leave the comic store empty handed... that would be a waste of gas... So I checked out The Storm...
I bought Manga Studio 4 Debut at the San Diego Comic Con but work has been intense AND we've been moving to a new house so I only got to play with it this week. I decided the best way to explore the program was to try a comic.
So here is what happened to me, although my part is played by my pal, Hellboy Jr. My point wasn't to draw a perfect comic, it was just to explore the program and have a little fun.
Enjoy. -- Tad
Tad, sorry to hear about your wilderness years... curse of freelance, we all get them one way or another... but I had to say, I love Trade Snob and can relate all too well! The 'storm overload' was fantastic but my favourite part? Scrooge Mc Mike, just so cute!
Hope all is good,
Duncan
Posted by: Duncanfegredo | September 13, 2010 at 01:45 AM
Thanks, Duncan. Your collaboration with Mike has really been fantastic. And for the record, I've never had a problem with double dipping. I made a valiant attempt at trades but seeing your work in The Storm and knowing what a pivotal event it is... well, there was no fighting it.
Posted by: Tad | September 13, 2010 at 08:46 AM
Trade Snob. Nice comic... can't wait until the trade comes out... then I'll buy it.
Posted by: Kevin | September 13, 2010 at 10:43 AM
This HAS to go into the next trade. Man that has to be one greedy guy, constantly putting out comics, each one more mind blowing than the last.
I for one hate buying the single issues then the trades knowing that Mr. Mignola is sleeping in a pile of my money laughing at my addiction.
Posted by: Piperian396 | September 15, 2010 at 12:07 PM
Nice article
I like it.
Posted by: Manish | October 05, 2010 at 02:16 AM