This is an image from Google Sketch-Up of Mulinix Hall. I got tired of drawing ALL THOSE WINDOWS, so I decided this would be a fast way to use the hall as a background.
Have fun!
~Stretch Longfellow~
Location: Hallam County
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Oblivious Jorocks
Ref: Acquiring technology
This comic serves as a couple reminders as well as talking about Percy’s summer. For one thing, Jorocks is still in the room, despite being off-panel for the past two weeks. For another, it is a reminder that Jorocks (and Chris) do not know about the alien technology or what Ichabod really is. And finally, it reaffirms that Percy, despite realizing that not every chemical reaction results in explosives, really loves making things go boom.
This comic had several minor glitches in production. Jorocks was drawn too small and too high, so he had to be enlarged and I had to draw his fedora with a computer mouse (believe me, that turned out well given past experiments). I also accidentally flipped panels 1 and 2. Whoops. On the plus side, we now have a Google Sketch-Up of the Whitebucket house (with an updated look), and I’m getting much better at it!
Have fun!
~Stretch Longfellow~
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A Quiet(?) Summer
Ref: Megan | The sheriff’s office | Ichabod
I think Nikki has worn more outfits than any other character. Actually, I’m pretty sure this comic alone puts her well in the lead with four, and I know she has at least one long sleeved shirt. And pajamas. Wow. That is a lot for a comic where a certain fluffy-haired guy wears the same shirt all the time (even under the Santa suit). Actually, he has multiple Stein Auf shirts. Otherwise that would be disgusting.
I had finished editing this comic when I realized something. I forgot to draw Nikki’s head for the top speech bubbles. Oh well.
Have fun!
~Stretch Longfellow~
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A Typical Summer Camp
This is a bit of a crossover with Spoofy Randomness: Scouting, which features a younger Chris’s involvment in the Scouting program. Coincidentally, this comic occurred while I was teaching the periodic table unit while student teaching. Specifically, I have been focusing on alkali metals. Completely unplanned!
And yay for cameos! It’s been a while since I did that. All were selected for two reasons: They worked at the same Boy Scout camp as I did and they are all fans of the comic. From left to right: Travis, who has been pestering me for a cameo since I started the comic, Stephen, our Scoutcraft Director, Jessica, who I’ve been trying to get to make some SR fan art (maybe this will give her some incentive! 😉 And yes, girls can work at a Boy Scout camp), and Jeremy, who also worked in Scoutcraft.
Have fun!
~Stretch Longfellow~
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Some Things Never Change
Ref: Percy has been known to be a little slow before
People often ask me which character is modeled after me. Truth be told, all four of the main characters have some part of me, and none are truly me. Chris is the adventurer and smart-aleck in me, Jorocks has the height, Nikki is an education major, and Percy…well, this comic kinda sums that one up.
Also, background three was something I decided to play with again. You might see more backgrounds like this; they make my life easier and can be quite effective if not used excessively.
Have fun!
~Stretch Longfellow~
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New Schoolyear, Same Routine
Ref: Elevators | Home sweet dorm/bottom bunk | The hidden ladder
This comic actually took me 7 days to complete. Between an insane schedule and the backgrounds required, it was very time consuming. However, it was completed two weeks before this posting, so at least I still have a buffer!
Have fun!
~Stretch Longfellow~
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The First Comic (I Don’t Like Bunnies)
Here’s a real treat for you: The very first Spoofy Randomness comic I ever made beyond sketches. The character designs have changed a little since than, particularly Nikki’s. Originally I was going to make the comic in vertical strips; I have no idea why. Maybe someday I’ll redo this comic.
Anyway, happy Fourth of July! I’m loading this back in May, so I’m hoping it isn’t this hot!
Have fun!
~Stretch Longfellow~
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Departure
Ref: Leonardo
And Percy takes off in Leonardo for a summer filled with inventions, gadgets, and maybe a bit of alien technology (In case you can’t tell, that’s the ClauSled 3000 tied to the roof). On that same note, I am taking off for my summer adventures. Be sure to check back Tuesday for the first part of the summer updates! The main story returns on Labor Day!
Have fun!
~Stretch Longfellow~
