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Jun 4 2009 9:30am
Jun 4 2009 9:30am
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The Dreaded Question
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I actually thought he was being nice up until the last page! Great comic - so beautiful, so gross. :-)
Why do a fear this is biographical? Remind me not to go out drinking with you guys again.
(Congrats, this is awesome!)
(Congrats, this is awesome!)
Classic :) Love the story, and the art is just exquisite--I could look at these panels all day. You guys are amazing!
Wow! Totally did NOT see that coming. What a wonderfully creepy idea. I'm forwarding this to some writer friends.
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Kyle
kyletwebster.com
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Kyle
kyletwebster.com
Totally amazing! Great story and the artwork is incredible.I did not see that ending creeping up on me.
Wow Zelda and Kurt!!! What a great story!! The panels are gorgeous and I loved the twist...perfectly dark and macabre! Fabulous job and so creative!!
If only I could vomit inspiration. It would make my life a lot easier (and my toilet much happier).
Like the man once said, to be a good writer, all you have to do is open a vein (or vomit, I forget which). When can we expect more?
Oh, random quotey-butchering thought:
"Good artists copy, great artists steal" - P. Picasso
"Master artists hide the evidence." - R. Gantz
"Good artists copy, great artists steal" - P. Picasso
"Master artists hide the evidence." - R. Gantz
Haha this is awesome! I wouldn't be surprised if the inspiration for this was feeling sick of people asking this question over and over again. Excellent work!
Ah--MAZING! Story: Great, Art work: Fantastic! There are some delicious bits in there! Wonderfully drawn figures and faces, interesting painterly style, Amazing!
Congratulations Kurt and Zelda!
Cheers,
B
Congratulations Kurt and Zelda!
Cheers,
B
Usually I read something once and never again. I've read this a few times now. Truly enjoyed it.
Cheers,
Joe
Cheers,
Joe
It is good to see some quality sequential art.
Great story and pacing. The concise Twilight Zone twist works great.
The panel with the ink on the sheets is my favorite.
Keep up the great work.
Congratulations,
Chris
Great story and pacing. The concise Twilight Zone twist works great.
The panel with the ink on the sheets is my favorite.
Keep up the great work.
Congratulations,
Chris
Loved it! It even made me curious about the inspiration for this story.
Aspiring writer: "Mr. Successful Author, where do you get your ideas?"
Successful Author: "If I hear that question one more time, I think I'm going to throw up. ...Hmmm, now there's an idea for a story..."
Aspiring writer: "Mr. Successful Author, where do you get your ideas?"
Successful Author: "If I hear that question one more time, I think I'm going to throw up. ...Hmmm, now there's an idea for a story..."
@ 2 Indeed it does...
But excellent story, definitely The Twilight Zone material. Also the colours are truly truly beautifull. The second to last panel has just become my favourite picture. Can`t wait for more of your material guys. You trully have a unique view on things...Keep it up.
But excellent story, definitely The Twilight Zone material. Also the colours are truly truly beautifull. The second to last panel has just become my favourite picture. Can`t wait for more of your material guys. You trully have a unique view on things...Keep it up.
Yeah, I saw it coming....from YOU GUYS! Absolutely dead on. Man, you've been holding out. And then POW. Double whamy: good story, GREAT art. I was pulled in immediately. More, you two, more!
Wow, that read like a classic Twilight Zone story... and the artwork is gorgeous as well; I really appreciated the purple invading the story once the blossom was boiled. Well done!
yow. friggin brilliant, and otherworldly as usual. I mean, like, where do you guys get your ideas... mm
Thanks for the story. Beautiful art and sentimentality. I enjoyed many elements including the intro, exchange of number, blank journals, blossom tea, writing on floor & sheets, corpse. Great short story. I look forward to more.
I found this by accident. pretty good work. my favourite panels are the ones where rudolph throws the journals to the floor. it shows he's used to it, it's the movement that would come from someone who has done this a lot in the past.
have a look at this.maybe adds to the story in a way you probably didn't expect.
George
have a look at this.maybe adds to the story in a way you probably didn't expect.
George
Wow. That was unexpected. Remind me to never ask an author that question again!
I loved the details. The words on the bedsheet and pillow case, the inky smudges. All of them made it so much more fantastic.
I loved the details. The words on the bedsheet and pillow case, the inky smudges. All of them made it so much more fantastic.
Wonderful. I love the idea how story is build. The magick trick to a easy living and glory. Colourworld and details stunningly well done.
Twistier than I expected. Nicely done!
Love the shifting colours and the textured BGs.
Love the shifting colours and the textured BGs.
Wow, absolutely wonderful. I've had a kind of chinese tea that has a blossom just like that - it starts in an odd ball and opens up in the hot water, and then ascends to the top of the fluid.
Gorgeous, witty work!
Gorgeous, witty work!
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Thursday September 10, 2009 10:59pm EDT
| amended on Tuesday February 23, 2010 07:20pm EST
We all have our processes. Some of us just happen to drain life out of other writers.
That explains Everything!
Neat story, Love the art too, Especially on the last few pages.
Neat story, Love the art too, Especially on the last few pages.
awesome short story. there is so much packed into such a small space. really well done.
This is one of my favorites here at Tor. I can recall some of the illustrations with crystal clarity days after looking at them. It's haunting and entertaining to say the very least.
For those unfamiliar with White Wolf's Changeling game, this is precisely how I imagine a Ravaging to be, that horrific thievery of imagination and inspiration.
Perhaps I am far too suspicious by nature, perhaps it's that that this was shown to me with that preface, but I expected a dark ending. I was not certain which of them was going to be the villain, however, and the visual effect and medium by which the villainy was accomplished were glorious.
Perhaps I am far too suspicious by nature, perhaps it's that that this was shown to me with that preface, but I expected a dark ending. I was not certain which of them was going to be the villain, however, and the visual effect and medium by which the villainy was accomplished were glorious.
I love the art. Well, I was a little horrified by the thought of it all, but the colors made up for it. I notice how once he gets the tea, everything goes purple.
Really great work here.
Really great work here.
Amazing short story. I'd ask where your inspiration camefrom but id be afraid to find myself meeting the same demise. Keep up the good work. Fantastic stuff!
I use this story with my 9th graders, and they love it (after being slightly grossed out). Great job! Please never erase this!
