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And that's a wrap. Thanks for indulging me as I tried something different here. Creating this short story was a lot of fun.

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Yesterday was all about setting the stage, now the good stuff happens! You should know that this short story has been methodically researched (although certain creative liberties might have been used).

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(Conference was great. Be sure to check out Kevin Beckstrom's illustrated notes.)

Before I ever started doing single panel gags, before I started doing comic strips, before I started doing activity pages; I was drawing comic books. I started in elementary school and continued throughout high school to entertain myself and my friends.

This week I'm returning to my roots. For the next four days, I'll be publishing a special Halloween-themed comic book short story. I hope you enjoy.

Tail the Prophet

We'll all be following the prophet this weekend. If you haven't already, don't forget to print a copy of the Ward Cartoonist Conference Packet.

Sketchbook Cage Match: Nobody's Home

Welcome to the latest sketchbook cage match. You know the rules: multiple sketches go in, only one is a winner!* The last time I posted one of these I was asked about the little numbers included with many of these sketches. For the past four years, I've been trying to sketch one potential gag a day in the sketchbook. Of those ideas, I'm usually determine one or two of those sketches is worthy(?) of publishing on this website. Most of the others aren't good enough to warrant a second look...but some of them are, hence this recurring feature.

And with that, let the contest begin! Vote A, B, C, or D (none of the above) in the comment section.

Sketch A: Ostrich in the sand.**

Sketch B: Stumbling into a Family Circus comic strip.***

Sketch C: Teaching the ring.

*At some point I promise to publish the winning sketches, I promise!

**Ostriches don't cover their heads in the sand to hide from danger, as you probably already know.

***The regular Family Circus ghost is named "Not Me." There has been, however, a ghost named "Nobody" (and "Ida Know") from time to time.****

****I'm ashamed I know so much about Family Circus.

Babel's Building Material

Sadly, were about nine months too late in our Come, Follow Me study for this one (or, if you're an optimist, three years and three months too early).