Comics Tagged : metalworking

Starting A New Hobby – Part 2

Starting A New Hobby – Part 2

Strip Info

Title
Starting A New Hobby – Part 2
Date
April 2, 2023
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Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Day

Kevin stands at his table, wearing a metalworking visor, apron, and gloves. He holds a welding torch in his hand. On the table in front of him, a vise holds a piece of metal. Kevin’s bird, wearing a visor of his own, looks on from a pile of nearby metalworking gear.

Kevin
OK! After buying all this gear, I’m finally ready to try my new hobby for the first time!
Panel 2 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Continuous

Kevin presses his torch to the metal. Sparks fly everywhere.

Panel 3 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Continuous

Kevin turns off the torch. The metal has melted into an unattractive lump.

Panel 4 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Continuous

Kevin turns to walk away, throwing the torch over his shoulder.

Kevin
Whelp, I’m no good at this. I quit!
Panel 5 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Months Later

Kevin sits on his couch, rubbing his chin in thought.

Kevin
I think I want to try a new craft as a hobby…

His bird facepalms.

Starting A New Hobby – Part 1

Starting A New Hobby – Part 1
Bonus Panel
Starting A New Hobby – Part 1

Strip Info

Title
Starting A New Hobby – Part 1
Date
March 26, 2023
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Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Day

Kevin sit on his couch, rubbing his chin in thought. His bird sits on his arm.

Kevin
I think I want to learn a new skill as a hobby.
Bird
Cool!
Panel 2 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Months Later

Kevin sits at his table, hunched over his laptop. His bird sits on his shoulder.

Bird
Make anything yet?
Kevin
Not yet. I’m still researching techniques and gear…
Panel 3 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Months Later

Kevin sits in the same spot, wearing protective eyewear. Some metalworking gear sits on the table next to him.

Bird
Anything yet?
Kevin
Not yet. I need better gear…
Panel 4 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Month’s Later

Kevin sits at the same spot, wearing a leather apron and a safety face shield. Metalworking gear sits on the table next to him. His bird sits atop a pile of unopened boxes of stuff behind him.

Bird
Anythi-
Kevin (interrupting)
Look: this is half the fun of this for me, okay?!
Panel 5 : Ext. Graveyard – Day

A tombstone reads: “Here lies Kevin. Who almost started a new hobby.”

It’s Not A Competition (Alt)

It’s Not A Competition (Alt)

Strip Info

Title
It’s Not A Competition (Alt)
Date
April 11, 2021
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Notes

This is an alternate version of another comic I made. I made this version to see which one shared better on social media: dudes or Moms. Moms won. Moms always win.

Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Void – Day

CLOSE on Some D-Bag bragging.

Some D-Bag
…Well, I finished writing my novel, got in shape, and learned French…
Panel 2 : Int. Void – Continuous

WIDER to reveal she’s talking to a frazzled Mom with a little kid and a baby.

Some D-Bag
…What did you get done during COVID?
Mom
(deadpan)
I took care of my kids.
Panel 3 : Int. Void – Continuous

The D-Bag shrugs.

Some D-Bag
…That’s all?
Panel 4 : Int. Void – Continuous

The D-Bag’s eyes go wide as Mom reaches off-panel for a large, ornate axe.

It’s Not A Competition

It’s Not A Competition

Strip Info

Title
It’s Not A Competition
Date
April 11, 2021
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Notes

I made an alternate version of this comic for all the hard working moms out there.

Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Void – Day

CLOSE on Some D-Bag bragging.

Some D-Bag
…Well, I finished writing my novel, got in shape, and learned French…
Panel 2 : Int. Void – Continuous

WIDER to reveal he’s talking to Kevin.

Some D-Bag
…What did you get done during COVID?
Kevin
(deadpan)
I took up metalworking.
Panel 3 : Int. Void – Continuous

The D-Bag shrugs.

Some D-Bag
…That’s all?
Panel 4 : Int. Void – Continuous

The D-Bag’s eyes go wide as Kevin reaches off-panel for a large, ornate axe.