Spoofy Randomness

Chapter: – Tornado!

Rescued
Ref: “Now Dasher…”

And the story arc draws to a close with a heroic rescue! This was originally going to be two comics, but I felt that it would flow smoother as one. But don’t worry, we’re not done with these events yet! The last arc, this one, and the next all are part of a larger arc. However, you’ll have to wait until the 14th to see what happens next, as I will be at camp for the next week. I’ll post some extras in the meantime.

Also, had a great experience the other night. I’m finally done with college, so I went with a few friends out to the local bars to celebrate (I don’t drink much, but I do enjoy an occasional gin and tonic to celebrate). At one of the bars, a random guy recognized me as the cartoonist for this comic and complimented my work. Needless to say, I was quite thrilled!

Have fun!

~Stretch Longfellow~
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June 30, 2011
Escaping The Flood
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June 28, 2011
More Danger
Ref: Fedoraphone | Leonardo | Everybody in this town knows each other

First off, my disclaimer. This comic has been scripted for over a year now, so any connection with current events is purely by chance. I seriously debated about postponing this arc after the Joplin tornadoes and now with the Missouri and Mississippi River floods, but after a poll on Facebook I decided to continue.

This is the first time I’ve gotten to use the SketchUp of Leonardo; I really like how it turned out! You can probably expect to see that one more often.

Also, correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe this is the first time Jorocks and Sheriff Whitebucket have met.

Have fun!

~Stretch Longfellow~
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June 23, 2011
Rescue Mission
The sky’s gotten dark at Greenpath now as the storm rolls in. I probably could have made that clearer, but meh.

As you’ll notice on the calendar, there was no update for Thursday. I have two very good reasons. One, grad school is intensive, especially with 12 credits in six weeks. Two, I got a job! I’m FINALLY employed! So I consider that a very legitimate excuse.

Have fun!

~Stretch Longfellow~
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June 21, 2011
Realization
Ref: The headphones and hat left behind

Commentary
I wanted to use a comedic effect to actually be applied realistically, so in this case I used the comedic “run away while leaving hat/headsets behind” and had it actually happen. I also like the effect of Panel 4. It has a good sense of doom.

Also, it came to my attention that this comic is the first time in an actual comic that Percy has been seen in the new hair drawing style (even though it’s practically entirely covered up). I’ve used it in splash pages before, as well as the recent bonus comic (which is where it was pointed out). I have been sketching him like this for over a month, but between the arc being focused on Nikki and Chris lately and the far-too-long hiatus, it hadn’t been shown yet. Jorocks also has a new hair drawing style.

Have fun!

~Stretch Longfellow~
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June 14, 2011
Flight
My art in this comic… I like Panel 1; added the greyscale to show the remains of the explosion and the car shooting out of it is pretty awesome, if I do say so myself. Panel 2, on the other hand… I cannot draw overhead views very well, and I am not satisfied with it. But it’s like a sandwich, because I really like the detail of the trees in Panel 3 and the font is nifty. The only thing I dislike about that panel is the furrow that the car plowed when it hit; I feel that could have been made clearer.

Also, Nikki’s line amuses me to no end. As potential last words go, that one is pretty high on the list. I probably shouldn’t be amused by potential last words…

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~Stretch Longfellow~
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June 9, 2011
Suction
Ref: Upgrade

Commentary
Playing around with backgrounds, especially as I don’t have a SketchUp of the interior. Thought I’d try a different style.

Also, OH DEAR, THEY ARE BEING SUCKED INTO A TORNADO!

Have fun!

~Stretch Longfellow~
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May 10, 2011
Gaining
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May 5, 2011
More Than One Tornado
Oh snap. There’s more than one. By the way, I feel that I should point out that Chris’s car is just off to the side in Panel 3; that is where they are running to. Also, Nikki hadn’t seen the tornado until Panel 3; she just noticed the wind change and went to Chris’s expertise.

This comic is based off of a video I saw at my first Central Plains Severe Weather Symposium. Jeff Piotrowski had been filming one tornado when suddenly the wind shifted and he realized there was another one much closer behind him.

From an artistic point of view, there were two issues. One was Panel 4; I didn’t want to actually show the characters, just their headsets and Chris’s hat comedically flying off as they take off running, but it didn’t seem like enough. While my blowing dust at the bottom of the panel may not be the most artistic, I felt that it did at least fill in some white space, so I am satisfied with it. The other issue was whether to go greyscale on this comic. The problem with this arc is that it is supposed to be dark due to the storm and the fact that it is evening, but if I make the backgrounds black, then the tornado isn’t visible. I think it is fine to be black and white for this comic, but I think I’m going to be forced to switch soon…

Have fun!

~Stretch Longfellow~
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May 3, 2011
First Sign Of Trouble
Nikki is quite right to question Chris’s desire to take pictures, but Chris does have enough experience to know that the tornado they’re watching isn’t a present danger. Me, I’m a little more chicken; first sign of the twisty stuff and I’m gone (while calling it in, of course).

Funnily enough, the tornado isn’t even visible in this comic. The main reason is that I haven’t been too happy with how the backdrop has looked; I think I need to do greyscale when showing it. But fear not; you’ll get a look at one soon!

Have fun!

~Stretch Longfellow~
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April 28, 2011