Episode 4: Rhymes with Fargo

So here’s Episode 4 -this was a bugbear to do, because not only did we draw this panel-by-panel (like a schmuck) but at the advice of several readers, hand lettered as well. Somewhere in the glaze of thinking this was a good idea, I forgot the key detail of creating one background and just slapping the figures onto it over and over again.

“Waaah, there’s too much variation in the forms between panels when we do it that way! I might have to slow down and pay attention to what I’m drawing! They look so much more complete when I draw in panel. God forbid I focus!”

These and other sundry excuses for how I took a project and made it run all day.

I’m uncertain how I feel about the look with the lettering, right now I’m simply glad I don’t have to ink in the carpet or draw those stupid curtains again and again. Also? I loathe panel 2. I’m fond of Margot’s posture in panel 11. I am trying to remember why I thought alternating between 8 and 12 panel strips was a good idea. This data is lost to me.

Among other fun facts, I am curious to see if there’s a significant spike in people checking this blog when the paper hits wide circulation on Thursday. So anyone reading early… well look at you, with your spoilers. Now go pick up a copy of the Rotunda.