This was a really tough call, because I loved all the ones that were entered (seriously), and I had entries from this site,
my personal blog, and
my main web site to choose from!
The most flattering part of all this was seventy2 submitting so many of them, 2 of which were my runners up! (I really loved the one about ignoring Laura and remembering the moose!)
Ultimately, I went with the entry that kyupol did. The reason that I chose it was that the dialogue and reactions really fit the artwork very well. It was easy to understand, and funny when I thought about it. Trevor just insults Laura, and then to add salt to the wound, starts sticking his tongue out and laughing at her - which results in the smack to the face! Hilarious.
To everyone who entered, thanks for participating in the first of what I hope to be many events. Next time, I'll try to make it a little more organized, and have deadlines and whatnot set up in advance (and also provide some panels that aren't so tricky to write for). You've all touched me deeply, and I appreciate you reading.
Tomorrow will be the new comic, which starts the 2-part Interview for Susie's first job (remember all those weeks back when I had a story going, and then took this brief side-break? Well, the break's over - time for some more funny!). Enjoy, and see you all tomorrow!
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Drunk DuckI had been battling for months trying to figure out what job I wanted Susie to have (yes, I'm that far ahead in my writing, just not in my art), and I had it down to two options: a video store so I could make fun of movies, or a coffee shop. I started bouncing ideas off from friends, and ultimately we agreed that Susie is the ultimate emo kids - she BELONGS in a coffee place. But I didn't just want to limit her to coffee, so I made it a coffee shop and cyber cafe.
Then I had another hurtle to overcome: did I even want to show the interview?
I mean, I already went through the interview questions with Trevor, and Susie failed them...how would she react to this situation, get the job, AND be funny about it.
Then it hit me...and you have it here before you! Part two next week!
PS: Having gotten feedback from many readers about how difficult it is to read viner hand MT, I decided to have Susie give a little cough and switch her font to the same that everyone else uses. I hope it's easier to read now.
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