17
Oct 07

Frighteningly Semi-True Story: Life As A Cartoonist.

 

Part 17 of the “Occupational Hazards” Story Arc.

 

A quickie comic featuring my old newspaper editor, David Chen. You can say that this particular strip is a tribute comic. For one thing, Chris’s comic “Tim Vs. Tim” is a spoof of the spoof “Felicity Mills,” and the dialog is based from this comic.

Furthermore this comic essentially recounts my days working for the college newspaper: it did take me at least 3 hours to draw a strip (which, nowadays, it takes more), and I did only get paid $8 per strip. Of course, would I trade my days at the newspaper for anything in the world? Hell no. I enjoyed what I did, I did get a little fame from the public, and I met some really creative and interesting people in the process. Of course, I wouldn’t recommend that job if you really needed to financially support yourself. You’d seriously get more money as a crackwhore.

09
Feb 07

Frighteningly True Stories: Volume 9: Smoke Off.

Based on a story my friend told me.

29
Sep 05

Bad Pics to Use on Your Facebook Profile.


Another one of my favorite comics. And if you check out my Facebook Account, you can see the second panel as my profile pic!

27
Sep 05

Frighteningly True Stories: Volume 8: KidRaper.


Believe it or not, the story is actually true. Back in high school, I overheard someone talking about his new screen name, “Kid Raper,” and I couldn’t stop cracking up. Of course, I the notion of someone idolizing Kid Rock is funny in itself.I also think the poster “I Heart Drug” adds a nice, funny touch.

15
Apr 05

Happy Mom’s Weekend.


Mom’s Weekend is the time where mothers drive down to U of I and (in most cases) get drunk with their children. If I had a video camera, I bet I can convince some maternal units to take off their tops… as they probably sing Neil Diamond songs.

You should see the uncensored version of Drunk Mom’s chest…

11
Apr 05

Pat Doran: My Love, My One and Only.


Pat Doran’s comic had been really lovesick lately.

And Dave Chen, my editor, really is a robot.

31
Mar 05
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Feb 05
04
Nov 04

How Bush’s Re-Election Impacted The IM Community.


After the election, I was not at all surprised that a lot of people on my buddy list posted their reactions on their away messages. My friend Nicole (who plays Death) had on her away message: “everybody just cool out. i’m sure bush is really upset you’re being mean to him in your AWAY MESSAGE.”

27
Aug 04

Last Time.


It’s true; after the first week no one ever goes to any Friday classes. Usually, since no one picks up the paper on Friday, I publish a rerun comic.


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