Tag: angst

This is where Isaac and Lee get the first impressions of each other. Begin character development………Now!! Also note the Clerks reference in the background (I’m not going to tell you, just look for it). I also remember feeling guilty for re-using illustrations for panels. But the page turned out fine.

And here we begin with the bookcases. One of the dangers of setting a story in a bookstore. Multiple bookcases everywhere. Redrawn again and again. You soon will see what I do to liven up an otherwise boring background. This is also the first appearance of Isaac.

Ah yes. This is the first page of the first book. It seems like a million years ago. I remember when I was constructing this page. The book was (and still is) created one panel at a time. The first panel? Took forever. I was stressing out about making sure that I put every line on paper, ever so carefully. I knew that I wanted to have a complex background with simplistic characters. It would be a reflection of the story. I got the idea for the style from Hergé. This was my first minicomic and everything was a big deal. I was so scared just to get everything right.

For new readers, you’ll notice the change in style over the years as I play around with hairstyles and backgrounds. I also had changes in editorial staff over the years which has also effected how I create the books.