Comics Tagged : Kevin

Tote Bags

Tote Bags

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Title
Tote Bags
Date
August 14, 2020
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Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Home – Day

Kevin holds a reusable tote bag filled with groceries. A logo printed on the bag reads “NPR.” A green ring-necked parrot sits on a perch behind him.

Bird
Wait, Kevin- haven’t you heard? Tote bags are bad for the environment.
Panel 2 : Int. Home – Continuous

The parrot is now on Kevin’s shoulder. Kevin looks incredulous.

Kevin
What? How?
Bird
Reusable cotton totes take more energy to create than plastic bags.
Panel 3 : Int. Home – Continuous

Kevin looks down at his tote bag as the parrot continues.

Bird
Each new tote has to be reused 20,000 times to break even.
Panel 4 : Int. Home – Continuous

Kevin raises his eyebrows.

Kevin
But… how will people know I support NPR?
Panel 5 : Int. Home – Continuous

The parrot leans in.

Bird
Kevin, you’re a white, middle-aged liberal… we know.

Kevin deadpans to camera.

Welcome Back

Welcome Back

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Title
Welcome Back
Date
June 22, 2020
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Notes

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

A green ring-necked parrot sits on a perch, talking to Kevin.

Bird
Hey, Kevin! Where y’been?
Kevin
Been off social media lately.
Panel 2 : Int. Void – Continuous

Kevin shrugs at the parrot.

Kevin
With everything going on in the world right now… is it o.k. to be funny?
Panel 3 : Int. Void – Continuous

The parrot responds.

Bird
Well luckily, you don’t have to worry about being funny.
Panel 4 : Int. Void – Continuous

The parrot leans in.

Bird
Take all the time off you want, champ!

Kevin deadpans to camera.

The 2 Types of Self-Quarantine

The 2 Types of Self-Quarantine

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Title
The 2 Types of Self-Quarantine
Date
March 15, 2020
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Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Living Room – Evening

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

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.

If I Judged Dog Shows

If I Judged Dog Shows
Bonus Panel
If I Judged Dog Shows

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Title
If I Judged Dog Shows
Date
January 30, 2020
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Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Dog Show Arena – Night

Dressed in a sharp blue suit and purple bowtie, Kevin paces back and forth in front of lineup of cute doggos.

Kevin (v serious)
Bring out the corgi, please.
Panel 2 : Int. Dog Show Arena – Continuous

Kevin continues to pace, but in the opposite direction.

Kevin (v serious)
..And the French Bulldog, please.
Panel 3 : Int. Dog Show Arena – Continuous

Kevin stops in front of the entire line of remaining doggos.

Kevin (v serious)
…And all the rest, please.
Panel 4 : Int. Dog Show Arena – Moments Later

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.

Kevin (v serious)
I’m going to need more time, please.

Selling Stuff on Craigslist – Part III

Selling Stuff on Craigslist – Part III

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Title
Selling Stuff on Craigslist – Part III
Date
January 22, 2020
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Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Void – Day

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.

Craigslist Guy
Hey! Is your lamp still available?
Kevin
Yup! It’s free!
Panel 2 : Int. Void – Continuous

Craigslist Guy is happy.

Craigslist Guy
Great! I’ll take it!
Kevin
Great!
Panel 3 : Int. Void – Continuous

Craigslist Guy doesn’t move.

Panel 4 : Int. Void – Continuous

Finally, Craigslist Guy breaks the silence.

Craigslist Guy
Can you bring it to me?

Kevin deadpans to camera.

If I Was On “Hot Ones”

If I Was On “Hot Ones”

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Title
If I Was On “Hot Ones”
Date
January 8, 2020
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Notes

Sean Evans liked this on Instagram.

Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Hot Ones Set – Day

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

Still close up. Kevin opens his mouth. Fire bursts out. His eyes pour water.

Panel 3 : Int. Hot Ones Set – Continuous

Still close up. Kevin hunches over. Crying in pain. Tears streaming from his face.

Panel 4 : Int. Hot Ones Set – Continuous

Now wider. We see Sean Evens sitting across from Kevin. A confused look on his face.

Sean Evans
Um… We haven’t started yet.
Kevin
I’m out!

Selling Stuff on Craigslist – Part II

Selling Stuff on Craigslist – Part II

Strip Info

Title
Selling Stuff on Craigslist – Part II
Date
September 4, 2019
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Notes

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

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.

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

Craigslist Guy doesn’t get it.

Craigslist Guy
What color is it?
Kevin (points to post)
All the info is in the post right here.
Panel 3 : Int. Void – Continuous

No reaction from Craigslist Guy.

Kevin
…So just read the post right in front of you.
Panel 4 : Int. Void – Continuous

Craigslist Guy still doesn’t get it.

Craigslist Guy
How much?

Kevin deadpans to camera.

Selling Stuff on Craigslist – Part I

Selling Stuff on Craigslist – Part I

Strip Info

Title
Selling Stuff on Craigslist – Part I
Date
August 14, 2019
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Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Void – Day

Kevin sits at a little table. On the table, there’s a little red lamp. A tag hangs off that says “$5.” Craigslist Guy walks up.

Craigslist Guy
Hey is your lamp still available?
Kevin
Yup! Just $5!
Panel 2 : Int. Void – Continuous

Without a word, Craigslist Guy starts to literally fade away.

Panel 3 : Int. Void – Continuous

Going. Going…

Panel 4 : Int. Void – Continuous

Gone. Craigslist Guy has disappeared. Leaving Kevin alone, deadpanning to camera.

Advice From The Future

Advice From The Future

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Title
Advice From The Future
Date
July 9, 2019
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Notes

Easter Egg: I actually made an Instagram account for Future Kevin. That’s how far I’ll go for a bit.

Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Room – Day

Present Kevin looks at his phone.

Present Kevin
Oh look – a new social network.

He starts to type a username: “fartybut..”

Present Kevin
Heheh.
Panel 2 : Int. Room – Continuous

A time portal opens and out steps Future Kevin. Future Kevin looks just like Present Kevin, except he has greying hair, a pudgy belly, and a beard.

Future Kevin
Stop!
Panel 3 : Int. Room – Continuous

Present Kevin is taken aback.

Present Kevin
Who are you?
Future Kevin
I’m you from the future!
Panel 4 : Int. Room – Continuous

Present Kevin looks incredulous.

Present Kevin
I grow a beard in the future?
Future Kevin
Yeah.
Present Kevin
Weird.
Panel 5 : Int. Room – Continuous

Future Kevin ignores him.

Future Kevin
Listen! Someday you’ll want to use that account for professional stuff.
Panel 6 : Int. Room – Continuous

Present Kevin looks down at his phone as Future Kevin continues.

Future Kevin
People won’t take you seriously with a dumb username. So don’t do it!
Panel 7 : Int. Room – Continuous

Present Kevin smiles as Future Kevin steps back into the time portal.

Present Kevin
OK I won’t. Thanks!
Future Kevin
Thank you!
Panel 8 : Int. Room – In The Future

Future Kevin looks down at his phone. His username is now “dumbbeard69.”

Sheet Cake Rules Everything Around Me

Sheet Cake Rules Everything Around Me

Strip Info

Title
Sheet Cake Rules Everything Around Me
Date
March 16, 2019
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Notes

When I first posted this comic, I got some comments misinterpreting it as being about white male privilege. I can see how one might read that into it, so I redrew it with Sarah. Same joke – just hopefully a little more clear.

Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Auxiliary Hall – Day

Two Judges look over Chef Alexis’ cake. One of them has a clipboard. Alexis stands alongside it with a smile.

Judge #1
…And what have we here?
Chef Alexis
This is a peanut butter banana cake with whipped ganache.
Panel 2 : Int. Auxiliary Hall – Moments Later

Two Judges look over Chef Rie’s cake. Rie stands alongside it with a smile.

Judge #1
…And this?
Chef Rie
A chocolate hazelnut cake with salted caramel sauce.
Panel 3 : Int. Auxiliary Hall – Moments Later

Two Judges look over Kevin’s cake. He stands nearby, arms crossed, smoking.

Kevin
This is a yellow sheet cake I bought at the grocery store.
Panel 4 : Int. Auxiliary Hall – Later

Kevin stands on the winner’s pedestal at the #1 spot. A large trophy at his feet. Still smoking, he holds his arms out as if to say, “What do you want from me?” Alexis sits at second place, upset. Rie sits at third place, sad.

My Most Valuable Skill

My Most Valuable Skill

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Title
My Most Valuable Skill
Date
February 20, 2019
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Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Office – Day

Kevin sits across a desk from a middle-manager who is looking at Kevin’s resume while clicking a pen. A cup on the table tells us this is Brad.

Brad
So. What would you say is your most valuable skill?
Panel 2 : Int. Office – Continuous

Across the desk, Kevin deadpans.

Kevin
Heating up fish in the office microwave… and pinning it on other people.
Panel 3 : Int. Office – Continuous

Brad’s eyes bug out as someone cries out from the other room.

Someone (OS)
Ugh! What stinks?
Oh c’mon, Brad!
Panel 4 : Int. Office – Continuous

Kevin smiles a shit-eating grin.

I’m. Dumb.

I’m. Dumb.

Strip Info

Title
I’m. Dumb.
Date
February 6, 2019
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Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Kitchen – Evening

INSERT – A hand holds a microwave burrito box. It reads:
Microwave Instructions
1. Remove burrito from wrapper
2. Microwave on HIGH for 4-5 minutes
3. LET STAND FOR 2 MINUTES
CAUTION: CONTENTS HOT

Panel 2 : Int. Kitchen – Continuous

Holding said burrito box, Kevin stands in front of his microwave. It DINGS. Done.

Panel 3 : Int. Kitchen – Continuous

Kevin opens the microwave door. Flames shoot up from the burrito inside.

Panel 4 : Int. Kitchen – Continuous

Kevin picks up the molten burrito and is about to put it in his mouth.

Kevin
(thinking)
I’m sure it’s fine.