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Support System

November 2, 2020



Tags: aliens, comics, Francis the sheep, illustration, inequality, Robot 

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Support System
Comic written and illustrated by Ryan Reid
Panel 1: SPACE. A dirty smoke trail careens toward a cube shaped ALIEN PLANET. CRASH!
Panel 2: ROBOT and FRANCIS stand near their ship. FRANCIS is wiping her hands on a RAG. They are surrounded by nondescript BOXES, stacked high into the sky.
FRANCIS
The phlang-o-tron is on the fritz. I fixed it, but it needs be replaced.
ROBOT
Good work! Let’s get out of here - these boxes are giving me the heebie-jeebies!
BOX
I earn a root beer float for good work!
Panel 3: ROBOT and FRANCIS freak out at the unexpected voice.
FRANCIS
Who said that?!
ROBOT
Gah! All these boxes have people trapped in them!
Panel 4: The PERSON IN THE BOX explains.
PERSON IN THE BOX
We’re not trapped! We just work and live in these tiny boxes until we die, or until we are no longer valuable to the system.
Panel 5: ROBOT and FRANCIS examine the stack of BOXES, while considering the argument by the PERSON IN THE BOX. ROBOT leans on the box they are talking to.
FRANCIS
That doesn’t sound like you’re NOT trapped.
ROBOT
Also, it looks like you all are just supporting the guy on top.
Panel 6: Sitting atop the tall stack of boxes is an OBESE CAT-LIKE CREATURE in a TOP HAT. It’s far too large to be sitting on such a narrow tower of boxes.
PERSON IN THE BOX
No, we’re all equal! I mean, he gets paid more, and has a nicer view, and controls the root beer float box, but…hey, is my box moving? HEY!
Panel 7: ROBOT stumbles, as the BOX he’s leaning on slides out of from under him.
ROBOT
Uh oh.
Panel 8: STACKS OF BOXES topple to the ground. ROBOT and FRANCIS run for their lives!
FRANCIS
RUN!
Panel 9: ROBOT and FRANCIS fly away from the planet in their SPACE SHIP, as the PLANET falls into ruin.
Panel 10: ROBOT and FRANCIS, safe aboard their SHIP, enjoy ROOT BEER FLOATS.
FRANCIS
Lucky for us the root beer float box fell right into the ship as we were running for our lives!
ROBOT
Good work!
<div class="no-script"><p style="text-align: left;">Support System</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Comic written and illustrated by Ryan Reid</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Panel 1: SPACE. A dirty smoke trail careens toward a cube shaped ALIEN PLANET. CRASH!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Panel 2: ROBOT and FRANCIS stand near their ship. FRANCIS is wiping her hands on a RAG. They are surrounded by nondescript BOXES, stacked high into the sky.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">FRANCIS</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The phlang-o-tron is on the fritz. I fixed it, but it needs be replaced.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">ROBOT</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Good work! Let’s get out of here - these boxes are giving me the heebie-jeebies!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">BOX</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">I earn a root beer float for good work!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Panel 3: ROBOT and FRANCIS freak out at the unexpected voice.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">FRANCIS</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Who said that?!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">ROBOT</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Gah! All these boxes have people trapped in them!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Panel 4: The PERSON IN THE BOX explains.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">PERSON IN THE BOX</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">We’re not trapped! We just work and live in these tiny boxes until we die, or until we are no longer valuable to the system.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Panel 5: ROBOT and FRANCIS examine the stack of BOXES, while considering the argument by the PERSON IN THE BOX. ROBOT leans on the box they are talking to.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">FRANCIS</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">That doesn’t sound like you’re NOT trapped.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">ROBOT</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Also, it looks like you all are just supporting the guy on top.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Panel 6: Sitting atop the tall stack of boxes is an OBESE CAT-LIKE CREATURE in a TOP HAT. It’s far too large to be sitting on such a narrow tower of boxes.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">PERSON IN THE BOX</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">No, we’re all equal! I mean, he gets paid more, and has a nicer view, and controls the root beer float box, but…hey, is my box moving? HEY!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Panel 7: ROBOT stumbles, as the BOX he’s leaning on slides out of from under him.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">ROBOT</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Uh oh.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Panel 8: STACKS OF BOXES topple to the ground. ROBOT and FRANCIS run for their lives!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">FRANCIS</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">RUN!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Panel 9: ROBOT and FRANCIS fly away from the planet in their SPACE SHIP, as the PLANET falls into ruin.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Panel 10: ROBOT and FRANCIS, safe aboard their SHIP, enjoy ROOT BEER FLOATS.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">FRANCIS</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Lucky for us the root beer float box fell right into the ship as we were running for our lives!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">ROBOT</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Good work!</p></div>

Thirds 2

October 23, 2020

Tags: armageddon, camp fire, comics, crows, illustration, s’mores, thirds 

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Thirds #2
Comic written and illustrated by Ryan Reid
Panel 1
CROW 1
The world is on fire.
CROW 2
Have you thought of a way to save it?
Panel 2: CROW 1 is standing on a big bag of marshmallows, holding a marshmallow roasting stick.
CROW 1
Not exactly.
<div class="no-script"><p style="text-align: left;">Thirds #2</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Comic written and illustrated by Ryan Reid</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Panel 1</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">CROW 1</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The world is on fire.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">CROW 2</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Have you thought of a way to save it?</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Panel 2: CROW 1 is standing on a big bag of marshmallows, holding a marshmallow roasting stick.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">CROW 1</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Not exactly.</p></div>

Thirds 1

October 15, 2020

Tags: comics, consequences, Death, idiots, illustration, thirds 

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Thirds 1
Comic written and illustrated by Ryan Reid
Panel 1 - DEATH is leading a GHOST to the great beyond. Behind them, a ladder leans against a garage roof. A bottle balances on the peak.
GHOST
I guess I should’ve worn a mask, huh?
Panel 2
DEATH
Well, yeah, but more immediately maybe you shouldn’t have been drinking on the roof of your garage during allergy season.
Panel 3
GHOST
So, maybe?
DEATH
Sure. Whatever, man.
<div class="no-script"><p style="text-align: left;">Thirds 1</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Comic written and illustrated by Ryan Reid</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Panel 1 - DEATH is leading a GHOST to the great beyond. Behind them, a ladder leans against a garage roof. A bottle balances on the peak.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">GHOST</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">I guess I should’ve worn a mask, huh?</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Panel 2</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">DEATH</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Well, yeah, but more immediately maybe you shouldn’t have been drinking on the roof of your garage during allergy season.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Panel 3</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">GHOST</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">So, maybe?</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">DEATH</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Sure. Whatever, man.</p></div>

Now for Something Completely Different

October 13, 2020
I don’t usually draw people, but when I do, I stress about it for way too long. If I drew people more, it wouldn’t be such a big deal, but I don’t, so it is. I have a couple characters I want to flesh out, to add a human element to Survival Anxiety. Let’s see where this all goes, shall we?

Tags: comics, illustration, people, workinprogress 

More Like a Magical Beating, Amirite?

September 30, 2020
Squirrels exist, whether you want them to or not! Mistakes were made. What can you do? Platinum Carbon ink fades a bit under an eraser. Maybe it’s the bristol. I think I prefer Deleter Black 4 for brush and dip pens, but might keep the Platinum for tech pens, etc. Very happy with the bizarro layout. Read the full comic.

Tags: art tools, comic, crows, illustration, magical thinking, reality 

He Had it Coming

September 26, 2020
This is my favourite panel from the comic I’m working on currently. I don’t endorse violence, but let’s be honest, he had it coming. Trying Platinum Carbon ink on this one. So far so good.

Tags: comics, crows, illustration, magical thinking, violence, workinprogress 

The Secret to Great Adventure

August 30, 2020
Robot and Francis the Sheep have another harrowing misadventure! Not to worry, it’s all part of their plan. Read the full comic.

Tags: comics, forethought, Francis the sheep, illustration, planning, Robot, roll with it 

Inky Black Space

August 27, 2020
I entered August intending to make more comics, but the month is almost over and I only have one in progress. It’s almost done. I’m fairly sure scanning this page will be a hot mess, but that’s a weekend problem. Stay well, peeps!

Tags: adventure, comics, Francis the sheep, illustration, optimism, plans, Robot, workinprogress 

Death Takes a Break

July 30, 2020
Death gets the importance of mental health. Take a break now and again. Feed the pigeons. Rest. Work can wait. 
Read the full comic.

Tags: comics, Death, illustration, mental health, perception 

Comics? Don’t Mind if I Do

July 24, 2020
I think I need a vacation. I got to use my new Rapidographs a bit on this comic, so that was fun. Was promptly reminded that ink drying times vary. Been dragging my heals, but it’s almost finished.

Tags: comics, Death, illustration, mental health, workinprogress 

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