Fun fact: this is actually a redraw of a comic I first drew over 10 years ago. The original was part of an earlier version of my comics website called Funny Comics For Cool People. I produced about a dozen comics for it, but never actually launched the site. I always liked this idea, though. So I thought I’d take another swing at it.
Transcript
Panel 1 : Int. Police Station – Day
A grizzled cop sips from a mug. Scowling.
Caption
Tuesdays at 8! He’s a homicide cop with no major vices…
Cop
Got drunk once. Didn’t enjoy it.
Panel 2 : Ext. Park – Continuous
The cop and wife give piggybacks to each of their two kids. Everyone smiles except the cop.
Caption
…no personal trauma…
Cop
All loved ones alive and well.
Panel 3 : Ext. Street – Night
The cop kneels at a crime scene near a corpse, covered in a bloody sheet. The cop looks at his watch.
Caption
…And healthy professional boundaries. He’s The Sensible Detective.
Cop
5p.m.- Quittin’ time.
Panel 4 : Int. Living Room – Continuous
Kevin sits on the couch with his bird, watching this commercial. They both furrow their brows.
