Spoofy Randomness

Chapter: – Percy Shrugged

Intermission
Ref: Ayn Rand referenced | Shower needed | The start of Jorocks and Holly | Percy has matured | Holly is serious about Jorocks

Intermission! A brief fun break before THE FINAL ARC.

John Troutman’s Sporkman makes a cameo in Panel 2. I’d been looking for an excuse to cameo Sporkman for a while, as he stars in one of my favorite comics (found here or here). Incidentally, while it is difficult to see in the panel, Sporky and Roark are at the state capitol of Wisconsin in Madison, the city where many Sporkman stories have taken place. Troutcave Comics and Spoofy Randomness actually have a bit of history, with a guest strip of mine appearing in Lit Brick (let’s not discuss my unsuccessful imitation of Troutman’s art style, but hey, Spoofy Randomness cameos!), a tweet of mine wound up inspiring the Knorkman, and I commissioned a Blight Way Lit Brick because that is one of my favorite series. Incidentally, Sporkman’s comment about timelines? The little guy has messed with his timeline more than the Doctor through various reboots and shenanigans, all of which are canon to Sporkman if I understood correctly.

I considered actually showing Nikki in the shower with the anti-fanservice block, but given that I just used that joke last week… Or maybe I just like to tease you guys.

Come back Monday, when Spoofy Randomness: Anthem begins!
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July 24, 2014
Walking Away
And thus ends Percy Shrugged, the penultimate chapter! Sketchbook Wednesday, then another Intermission Thursday before the final arc begins! We’re so close to the end!
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July 21, 2014
Percy Shrugged
Ref: Percy can’t help

Good-bye, Ichabod…
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July 17, 2014
AAAAAAAGH!
Ref: Zappy cancels transformations (and can cause clothes rippage)

This comic wasn’t in my script, but I realized I had an extra day and we hadn’t had a good transformation sequence yet. Rather embarrassing when my first webcomic was El Goonish Shive ten years ago. (Yikes, has it really been that long?)
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July 14, 2014
Ichabod’s Decision
Ref: Zappy undoes transformations | Frizzy Nikki

This comic! Again, been waiting a long time for this, but also this is the happiest I have been with my work in a LONG time. The fact that I managed to get every character save Roark and that other SCR guy into one panel and still make it look good, drawing Nikki in a difficult pose, and Chris throwing the beaker… I am pleased with myself.

I debated about taking Nikki’s growth from elf to human a bit farther and bringing back the anti-fanservice box, but she doesn’t grow as dramatically as Jorocks (remember, the taller you are, the shorter your elf form is, and Jorocks is a giant) and it would have been difficult to draw Matt carrying her. It turned out well, so I am not complaining.
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July 10, 2014
No
I have been waiting for this scene for YEARS. It hasn’t always taken this form (originally it took place in the Tower Room against the Shadow), but Percy using the zappy to defend himself and his friends has remained consistent.

I went back to hand-drawing the comic, then going over the lines digitally, and I am pleased with the result. It also theoretically takes less time this way. I say theoretically because I got back from Japan last week and jet lag is still hitting hard; I fell asleep at my computer desk twice while inking this comic. Oops!
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July 7, 2014
Volunteer As Tribute
Ref: The zappy | Last seen zappy | Chris didn’t know about Ichabod’s power | Late to the party

Looks like Percy’s gone full mad scientist! Who says Santa can’t look impressive?

I like Matt’s role in this, limited as it is. Just like the Doctor, he’s looking for another way out without sacrificing his friends. Hopefully he doesn’t have the same luck as the Doctor (and yes, I went there).
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June 12, 2014
Ichabod’s Origins
Ref: Amnesia about origins | Spy? | Spy again? | Spy still hanging around | Nikki elf, Ichabod human

Raise your hand if you saw this one coming before last Thursday’s comic!

Ichabod primarily looks out for number one. Normally he (she?) would be perfectly happy to leave everyone else to burn. Could we be seeing some *gasp* character development?!?
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June 9, 2014
Nikki The Experiment?
Bet you didn’t see this coming! John actually being the bigger man (figuratively speaking) and putting aside his hatred for Communism. Oh, and Nikki apparently being the result of a Commie experiment. That’s probably significant too.
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June 5, 2014
The American Flag
*gets on soapbox*

Why no, I can’t think of ANY examples where Percy’s philosophy could be applied in today’s world…

In all seriousness, this is one thing that absolutely drives me bonkers. Just because a person disagrees with some ideas of a group does not mean that ALL ideas that come out of the group are bad. I’m always concerned when I encounter people who brag about how they have NEVER voted for a Democrat or Republican. That tells me volumes right there about how much they actually pay attention to the candidates. This ain’t a sports event, people! (In the interest of full disclosure, I must admit to a dark past: I once rooted for K-State over the Huskers…)

One thing I am really looking forward to when I am in Japan is learning how the Japanese go about sustainable development. I have already gotten some feedback about how their way is not the “American” way. Who cares? If they have something that works better than one of our systems, why can’t we adapt it for our own needs? (Also, fourteen more days until I leave–so excited!) I really like Percy’s line about the American flag; while the color does not necessarily have the same symbolism, it’s okay to have some similarities to other groups.

I could go on, but it appears I picked a milk crate as my soapbox and it is needed to build a tower behind the dining hall at camp. Yes, I actually had a buffer in place before leaving to go volunteer as a camp commissioner for a week! I’m rather proud of that. Now to finish the Japan buffer…
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June 2, 2014