APD 20: The Superman in the Middle

Yeah, there is my comic.

If you are not familiar with Lois and Clark the New Adventures of superman, then go familiarize yourself. It's the kind of show I would binge-watch with my girlfriend, you know, if I ever bothered dating again.

So, from all of the visual references, you can guess that certain things bridge universes and are cannon in all of my works. Here is a brief list.

My musicians, be it a renaming of a band in a different language, a melody, a handful of lyrics, or a sticker given to me by my DJ friend, I will put my favorite musicians in the comics, because I would never dream of denying my characters the same joy that I receive, especially since I am rocking out to it while drawing them.

Fictional musicians, be it a renaming of a band from one of my favorite movies or a poster from an air-headed pianist from a wonderful book series, if I love the character enough, it is cannon.

Anything comic book related, this carries no further explanation.

Political and legal statuses, unfortunately my characters do not live in a fantasy world, and like ours, ferrets are not given a fair legal status in all places.

Humans, I like drawing humans. It feels more real. I can add fantasy characters, but not in the A Purposeful Derailment (APD).

Wiped Archive

OK, so I somehow managed to delete my entire comics archive. All I wanted to do was clear up some space on my phone. Anyway, if you want to see any of the old EOS they are all conveniently available at eos.mildlymiffed.com I am working to get all of the filler material back on the site.
What a fun way to spent my Saturday night?

APD 19: Escape Champion

OK, it looks like Jean must be standing on the table or something, because there is no way her head reaches the banner.

 Also, I cut myself off when I noticed that this strip was getting a little repetitious in theme. I have tons more thoughts on the matter, but I think Jean sums it up pretty well in two lines.

Yeah, I love having days off, because I can do this!
I am really proud of this artwork too.

I will probably deal a bit with the aftermath next week. Or the girls can just binge on granola bars for the next few strips. I haven't decided.

APD 18: Confession

I like the inking on this one a lot more than I do the last one.
Anyway, this is late because I decided to do Dr. Sketchy's tonight, and I forgot it ended at 10. Ug. Also, it is in the city, and I didn't get to this until after I decided to do a bunch of stuff. The moral of the story is, "Don't be a cartoonist." Full time, it doesn't pay enough. Part time, there is no time.

I hope you like what I am doing here. If this feels a bit repetitious, it's only because it is. I am tring to highlight how the same thing can be made imbalanced in opposite ways. I jsut feel this is something I need to address before I move the story forward, or maybe I am stalling because I don't know hwat I want to do with these character. I do know what I want to do with myself, sleep. Good night.

APD 17: Expecting the Worst

This happened to me once. I was called into the conference room by the HR person. I thought it was going to be about my terrible attitude and total lack of progress. Instead it was a birthday party. I was so flustered I went straight back to my desk. I'm not certain why I was convinced they were ready to fire me. I think it was because I disliked them so much, I just assumed they disliked me. I eventually quit, but what shocked me the most is that they didn't see it coming. I guess I put up a good front after all, or they just really didn't care enough to notice things. Lack of caring may have been my biggest beef with the place.

What does this have to do with anything? I dunno. It's past 3 AM, and although this comic really didn't take that long. I did spend some time tweaking it, and I think it was worth it. These drawings are hella tight.

Also, make sure to give some money to a good cause and maybe spend the day with the every talented Lindsey Stirling. If you win, I have to be your plus one.

Edit: Buzzfeed feels the same way.

APD 16: Tree Zone

Well, here you go. I will post another one on Friday, I think.
I like to think that Jean is doing her best Dr Cox impression in panel 3.
Anyway, food...

APD 15: How Urgent?

I will try to get another comic out this week, but I am taking a trip to Louisiana on Thursday. Gonna Watch some football, southern style...