I’ve posted next week’s strip early since I’m going to be extremely busy next week starting a new job as Lead Interface Designer for WMS Gaming. I knew I would never get this in if I didn’t do it now. Up to this point, the strip has been a tremendous struggle, as I have mentioned. According to the poll, the majority of people like a mix of story and humor, and I think that is what I like too, so that will be the direction.

Still, I’ve really struggled with the writing aspect. None of this was planned out, so that’s not surprising. I hope to continue posting on time in the coming weeks, but of course my new job will be my first priority, I’ll do my best to stay on schedule.

What’s John’s problem here? Is he being sarcastic or has he missed the point altogether? I wonder.

A hearty welcome to all you Kukuburi readers, and many thanks to Ramon for the mention. He is an inspiring artist, to say the least. If you are not aware of his strip, you must immediately go there and see it for yourself.

Well, I was a huge Speed Racer geek when I was a kid, so I’m really looking forward to the movie tomorrow. I’ve already purchased myself a little Mach 5 toy that I’ve been zooming around my desk in anticipation. So to celebrate the movie, here’s a 3D model of the Mach 5 I did a few years ago in Hash Animation:Master while I was learning the software. They ended up putting on their demo CD and I even got a free jacket out of it. I only wish it were in my garage!

My wife and I went to see Iron Man yesterday afternoon. Since I was a big Iron Man fan as a kid, I was really looking forward to the movie. I think this might be Marvel Studios best work yet, it was a fantastic movie and Robert Downey Jr. is incredible in the role of Tony Stark. It’s certainly as good as the first Spider Man, which is my other favorite Marvel hero.

Anyway, as an homage to Iron Man, Captain John decided to don a tribute suit and take flight. I had lots of fun doing this one.

Eben07.com has posted a review of Marooned. I think they are actually spot-on and did a great job. Thanks guys.

I did another playing card today, this time using Ugo as the Joker card. I like it better than the King card myself.

Well, I’m 10 strips into the comic now and I’ve gotten to get a slight feel for the characters and the storyline. I’ve gotten some interesting feedback as well. I do think the characters need a bit more development and need to be broken of some cliche characteristics. I’ll be working on that as things go along.

Also, the 3 panel gag is tough to do well, and to keep fresh. I think some of my gags have been “cute” but not necessarily very well written (or really all that funny either.) I’ll probably be re-sizing the strip to give me 4 panels to work with, and be doing some double-sized entries to give more room to tell stories.

I’d rather have the humor come naturally through the characters, not force it by telling tired “pickle” jokes. I had already been moving toward the first real story arc anyway, and tomorrow the first strip in that story will be posted.

As always I welcome any feedback.