Opening Up
Strip Info
- Title
- Opening Up
- Date
- July 16, 2020
- Tags
- Becky, castle, controversy, COVID, crowd, dumb things people do, emergency, King, life or death situation, lockdown, Murder Fog, politics, quarantine, The Kingdumb, villagers, white people
- Notes
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This is probably my most political comic to date. It blew up on Reddit. I think it even made it to the front page. People used the comments as a place to debate COVID-19 lockdown re-opening. The debate got so heated that the moderators of r/funny actually took it down.
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Ext. Castle Courtyard – Day
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A King addresses a crowd of his subjects from the top of a high wall.
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- King
- My loyal subjects.. I’ve decided to reopen the castle!
- Panel 2 : Int. Castle Courtyard – Continuous
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From the crowd below, a lowly subject speaks up. Behind him is the main gate of the castle. On the other side of that, a green fog can be seen lingering right over the wall.
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- Subject
- But Your Majesty! The Murder Fog is right outside the gates! We’ll be killed!
- Panel 3 : Int. Castle Courtyard – Time
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The king motions to a group of three younger people to his left. They look insufferable. Like mideval hipsters.
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- King
- I’m sorry, but I’m afraid I have no choice… Beck and her friends MUST BRUNCH!
Welcome Back
Strip Info
- Title
- Welcome Back
- Date
- June 22, 2020
- Tags
- anti-social, anxiety, Bird, Kevin, parrot, self own, social media
- Notes
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This was the first comic I made in over three months after the COVID-19 lockdown started. Inspiration was hard to come by during those first few months. This is not the greatest joke in the world, but I’m glad I got something out there.
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Void – Day
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A green ring-necked parrot sits on a perch, talking to Kevin.
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- Bird
- Hey, Kevin! Where y’been?
- Kevin
- Been off social media lately.
- Panel 2 : Int. Void – Continuous
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Kevin shrugs at the parrot.
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- Kevin
- With everything going on in the world right now… is it o.k. to be funny?
- Panel 3 : Int. Void – Continuous
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The parrot responds.
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- Bird
- Well luckily, you don’t have to worry about being funny.
- Panel 4 : Int. Void – Continuous
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The parrot leans in.
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- Bird
- Take all the time off you want, champ!
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Kevin deadpans to camera.
The 2 Types of Self-Quarantine
Strip Info
- Title
- The 2 Types of Self-Quarantine
- Date
- March 15, 2020
- Tags
- anti-social, anxiety, couch, COVID, hazmat suit, Kevin, pandemic, quarantine, single panel, two types of people
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Living Room – Evening
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Kevin slumps on the couch, playing a video game. His eyes sleepy. His hair disheveled. He hasn’t shaved. Empty delivery container, dirty laundry, and trash are strewn everywhere. He’s wearing sweatpants and only one sock – that has a hole in it.
- Panel 2 : Int. Living Room – Alternate Timeline
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Kevin sits perfectly erect on the same couch in a bright orange hazmat suit. His living room is sparkling clean. His face is frozen in a wide, toothy smile of anxiety. Sweat beads on his brow. On the endtable sits a single glass of red wine. He’ll never drink it.
Desert Island
Strip Info
- Title
- Desert Island
- Date
- February 6, 2020
- Tags
- castaway, desert island, podcasts, shipwreck, social media, white people
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Ext. Ocean – Day
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A Castaway stands alone on a small desert island in the middle of open ocean. He waves his hands frantically at a Man swimming towards him from a flaming, sinking ship on the horizon.
- Panel 2 : Ext. Ocean – Moments Later
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The Man reaches the island. He hunches over to catch is breath. Meanwhile, the Castaway looks estatic.
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- Castaway
- Thank goodness you’re here! Now let me tell you about my podcast!
- Panel 3 : Ext. Ocean – Moments Later
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The Castaway watches as the Man swims back out toward the flaming, sinking ship on the horizon.
If I Judged Dog Shows
Bonus Panel
Strip Info
- Title
- If I Judged Dog Shows
- Date
- January 30, 2020
- Tags
- big trophy, bonus panel, corgis, dog shows, dogs, Kevin, mutts, old man tied up in a broom closet, puppies, terriers, TV, westminster, white people
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Dog Show Arena – Night
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Dressed in a sharp blue suit and purple bowtie, Kevin paces back and forth in front of lineup of cute doggos.
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- Kevin (v serious)
- Bring out the corgi, please.
- Panel 2 : Int. Dog Show Arena – Continuous
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Kevin continues to pace, but in the opposite direction.
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- Kevin (v serious)
- ..And the French Bulldog, please.
- Panel 3 : Int. Dog Show Arena – Continuous
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Kevin stops in front of the entire line of remaining doggos.
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- Kevin (v serious)
- …And all the rest, please.
- Panel 4 : Int. Dog Show Arena – Moments Later
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Kevin lays on the ground, swarmed by cute, eager puppers. Standing over him are two old, dour-faced judges holding trophies waiting to be awarded.
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- Kevin (v serious)
- I’m going to need more time, please.
Selling Stuff on Craigslist – Part III
Strip Info
- Title
- Selling Stuff on Craigslist – Part III
- Date
- January 22, 2020
- Tags
- Craigslist, Craigslist Guy, dumb things people do, Kevin, lamp, social interactions
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Void – Day
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Kevin sits at a little table. On the table, there’s a little red lamp. A tag hangs off that says “$5.” A sign next to it says “Lamp $5 / Still works! / Red shade / 18″ Tall”. Craigslist Guy stands very far away.
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- Craigslist Guy
- Hey! Is your lamp still available?
- Kevin
- Yup! It’s free!
- Panel 2 : Int. Void – Continuous
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Craigslist Guy is happy.
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- Craigslist Guy
- Great! I’ll take it!
- Kevin
- Great!
- Panel 3 : Int. Void – Continuous
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Craigslist Guy doesn’t move.
- Panel 4 : Int. Void – Continuous
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Finally, Craigslist Guy breaks the silence.
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- Craigslist Guy
- Can you bring it to me?
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Kevin deadpans to camera.
Weekend ToDo List
Strip Info
- Title
- Weekend ToDo List
- Date
- January 15, 2020
- Tags
- bed, bffs, couples, Egg & Toast, productivity, relaxation, self care, weekends
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Bedroom – Day
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Egg lies in bed, wrapped snug in the comforter. Toast walks up bedside, holding up a sheet of paper.
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- Toast
- OK! Here’s my list of everything we need to get done this weekend.
- Panel 2 : Int. Bedroom – Continuous
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Egg isn’t moved.
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- Egg
- Is “Stay In Bed & Watch Netflix” on your list?
- Panel 3 : Int. Bedroom – Continuous
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Toast looks quizzically at the list.
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- Toast
- No… That’s not–
- Egg (interrupting)
- –Weird. It’s on mine.
- Panel 4 : Int. Bedroom – Later
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Both Egg & Toast are curled up in bed, watching Netflix together. Toast sips a cup of coffee.
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- Egg
- Isn’t my list better?
- Toast
- Shut up.
If I Was On “Hot Ones”
Strip Info
- Title
- If I Was On “Hot Ones”
- Date
- January 8, 2020
- Tags
- dumb things people do, food, funny faces, Hot Ones, Kevin, life or death situation, pop culture, Sean Evans, white people, YouTube
- Notes
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Sean Evans liked this on Instagram.
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Hot Ones Set – Day
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Close up on Kevin sitting at the Hot Ones table. His eyes pop out and his mouth pickers.
- Panel 2 : Int. Hot Ones Set – Continuous
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Still close up. Kevin opens his mouth. Fire bursts out. His eyes pour water.
- Panel 3 : Int. Hot Ones Set – Continuous
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Still close up. Kevin hunches over. Crying in pain. Tears streaming from his face.
- Panel 4 : Int. Hot Ones Set – Continuous
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Now wider. We see Sean Evens sitting across from Kevin. A confused look on his face.
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- Sean Evans
- Um… We haven’t started yet.
- Kevin
- I’m out!
New Year’s with Instagram
Strip Info
- Title
- New Year’s with Instagram
- Date
- January 1, 2020
- Tags
- anti-social, anxiety, celebration, fomo, holidays, Instagram, new years, Sarah, social interactions, social media
- Notes
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This is a redraw of my original Instagram strip. The nice thing about this strip is that it works for almost any social situation. I guess that’s also the sad thing about this strip. Hmmm.
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Home – Monday
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Sarah sits on a stool, wearing a party hat, looking folorn. On the adjacent table, Instagram steps up.
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- Why so sad?
- Sarah
- -Sigh- My New Year’s was lame.
- Panel 2 : Int. Home – Continuous
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Instagram perks up.
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- Wanna see pics of your friends having fun without you?
- Panel 3 : Int. Home – Continuous
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Sarah glares at Instagram
- Panel 4 : Int. Home – Continuous
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Sarah slumps further. Defeated.
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- Sarah
- -Sigh- Kinda….
- Yeah y’do! C’mon!
Selling Stuff on Craigslist – Part II
Strip Info
- Title
- Selling Stuff on Craigslist – Part II
- Date
- September 4, 2019
- Tags
- Craigslist Guy, dumb things people do, Kevin, lamp, social interactions
- Notes
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This comic blew the hell up on Reddit. Probably because it gave folks the chance to share their own Craigslist horror stories. Best part is, everyone thinks they’re smarter than the average Craigslist user. But they -are- the average Craigslist user. So figure that out.
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Void – Day
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Kevin sits at a little table. On the table, there’s a little red lamp. A tag hangs off that says “$5.” A sign next to it says “Lamp $5 / Still works! / Red shade / 18″ Tall”. Craigslist Guy walks up.
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- Craigslist Guy
- Hey does your lamp still work?
- Kevin (points to post)
- Yup! All the info is in the post right here.
- Panel 2 : Int. Void – Continuous
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Craigslist Guy doesn’t get it.
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- Craigslist Guy
- What color is it?
- Kevin (points to post)
- All the info is in the post right here.
- Panel 3 : Int. Void – Continuous
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No reaction from Craigslist Guy.
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- Kevin
- …So just read the post right in front of you.
- Panel 4 : Int. Void – Continuous
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Craigslist Guy still doesn’t get it.
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- Craigslist Guy
- How much?
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Kevin deadpans to camera.