Chapter 8, Page 48
why did I spend so much time coloring that shirt if I was just going to gore it up
Anyway, absolutely PLEASE check out my extras page in that top navigation bar up there because there’s a big extra comic I was sent in, it’s about Dr. Schtein and Laurence’s friendship and it’s quite excellent, it’s named Coffee And Cigarettes.
UPDATE GAP ALERT: This is the last page of chapter 8, and I’m moving to a new town uhhhh this month? It’s a little up in the air. We were supposed to move in July but it’s been bumped up due to life stuff, so updates may be a bit wonky for the next month or so, what with all the packing and moving and then unpacking and the stress of it all. Hopefully it’ll go smoothly.
oh dear oh dear oh dear
(on my RSS feed I saw your page description before I saw the page and IT CONCERNED ME)
Uh oh – wonder what the over/under is on Laurence ending up with some custom cybernetics in the near future?
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Btw, that crossover comic was a lovely vignette – in all senses of the word. Interesting to see Schtein portrayed in such a different art style, and yet so clearly himself.
(And yes, I’m totally going to check out more of Sullivan’s work. Hidden agenda accomplished, Evil Web Artist Cabal.)
i’m not very good at commenting but i am so happy this is back to regular updates!!! i’m kinda scatterbrained though and i’ve forgotten a lot, so i’d ask if you could possibly update the characters and synopsis somewhere? if it’s not doable i do understand it, it’s a lot of work after all! either way i’m just so glad that this is still going!
I have a characters page already, and the archive page has little short blurbs although they’re not at all detailed. I didn’t want to write a bunch of spoilers there.
I’ve thought about making little notes in the update text that link to old pages if there’s a callback to a past event I just haven’t done it. TBH when I’m done with a page and am uploading it I’ve pretty much already been sitting at my computer for like 6 or 7 hours so more work on top of that is like the last thing on my mind XD
I really the content warnings on the new archive page.
really like*
I can type better when the sun is up.
Another update! For what it is worth, I think the shirt is an excellent addition: Laurence really has that shirt thing going for him.
Dr. Schtein’s eyes get brighter when he wakes up?
I’m quite jealous of laurence’s shirt collection. I only own like 4 floral/fruit print shirts
yeah, if he’s unconscious his eyes go grey. don’t ask me why or the science of it, it’s a cartoon haha
Low power mode, maybe? HAHA SLEEP MODE
1) I absolutely adore your art style, and your composition is stellar — the paneling itself tells as much story as the words. <3
2) Schtein in panel 6.
3) Also Schtein in panel 6.
4) Coffee and Cigarettes is phenomenal as well. Schtein is just so perfectly, aggravatingly himself, and I can't get over it.
This continues to be one of my favorite comics to check on; every issue is a gem. Thank you so much for telling this story and bringing it to life with such wonderful art.
The shirt needed a few more splashes, that’s all.
Re: updates, NP, we’re accustomed to waiting!
well that makes me real sad lol but I really can’t help it this time.
Don’t be sad! Your updates are always well worth the wait and you have to take care of yourself first.
It’s all good.
Cause that shirt was worth it!
Also happy to see that I picked the best time to come back! Oh well, it’s probably fine if only because this should tell you people are still interested in this comic even if they don’t show up for a while. So take care of yourself, take some time for yourself and then come back with a new chapter thought up and as kickass as this one.
Oh and yeah, Coffee ans Cigarettes is simply awesome. Great to see someone screwing with Schtein’s head a little that also wants to help him.
“The devil is in the details,” that’s why the shirt looks . Even if you’re going to “gore it up” the time and effort put into your work shows and makes it pretty impressive.
I just noticed that two of my favorite comics are listed on the side. TPoH is one of the two comics I keep a tab open for on my phone at all times. The other is this one. I need to do a lot of catching up on Lackadaisy. Haven’t read it since I was still on dA.
There was supposed to be a hand making the perfection symbol after “looks” but I forgot emotes can’t be used on some sites.
I guess that moving to new town didnt go well
No it went fine. I was foolish to believe I could both update my webcomic and take care of someone with terminal cancer at the same time. Sitting every day and drawing for 6 or so hours just wasn’t feasible. She needed company. That was more important, and I’m glad I did it.
She passed a month ago, now I am just Too Sad. Updates should resume sometime.
So sorry to hear that. *hugs*
Take all the time you need, the comic can wait for as long as you need it to. It is always hardest on the caretakers and those closest to the patient. I helped my father take care of my mother when she had cancer. (She passed away from it some years ago.) It was devastating. Your health and well being are important. Remember to take care of yourself. Your physical health and your mental and emotional health. You will have grief for a long time but you will get better. You will never forget them and you’ll have memories to cherish.
Your comic started at the end of my senior year of HS, and I’ve never stopped thinking about it since. When I think of webcomics or am in the mood for one, yours’s always pops in my head first. I know when gaps happen you always come back when you are ready. I have profound respect for your craft and talent, and every page we get is a wonderful gift.
I know those words mean nothing during what you are going through. I’m sorry you’ve had to go through such a painful loss. The time you gave her is irreplaceable and I hope you take plenty of time to take care of yourself now. Your fans will be waiting patiently, with well wishes.