In the depths of Dr. Muskiday’s laboratory, he unveils his newest invention to his longtime companion — a holographic clone of Miss Match. Using micronanos he can read emotions using bioluminescent mood clouds! However, although competition breeds innovation, a comment from a humble lab rat proves that it can also lead to aggravation.
Evil Inc After Dark
Meanwhile, over in Evil Inc After Dark, readers have already witnessed the results of the long-anticipated Team-Up Talk between Lightning Lady and Angus. It was a heated conversation, to say the least — and it marked a genuine first in EiAD’s ten-year history. Longtime readers will know exactly why that matters… and why the ramifications are only just beginning.
Yesterday's bonus cartoon that explored a completely new kind of shopping experience. No spoilers, but let’s just say consumer expectations are about to be challenged in ways the Better Business Bureau definitely didn’t anticipate. There’s also a brand-new Evil Inc Erotica story inspired by the most recent Monster Girl Poll winner, along with a surprise bonus reward waiting just around the corner.
In this week’s episode, “Quietly LOL,” Brad and Dave dig into the many ways we react to humor — from full-on belly laughs to the silent internal “that was good” response. Along the way, they tackle some big (and surprisingly relatable) topics:
Patreon Quips was a case of "competition breeds innovation" — but are we actually going to use it?
Why you never stop building an audience, even when things feel “established”
And yes… being scared of Reddit comments is universal!
It’s thoughtful, funny, and quietly reassuring — the ComicLab sweet spot. comiclabpodcast.com
Panel 1: Dr. Muskiday, presenting excitedly: "Behold! Project SMILE: It's my Synaptic Mood Indicator and Linguistic Emulator."
Panel 2: Dr. Muskiday, holding a perfume atomizer, sprays mist toward a lab rat in a cage: "I spray micronanos in a 'mood mist' that bond with the subject's synaptic receptors."
Panel 3: Dr. Muskiday continues as a close-up of the mist forms a pink bioluminescent cloud above the lab rat: "They translate the subject's emotions into a bioluminescent cloud emitted through the skin."
Panel 4: Dr. Muskiday observes the glowing rat in the cage. A cloud over its head displays a padlock and a key: "And now we know everything happening in the subject's mind!"
Panel 5: Lab rat, standing and speaking from inside the cage: "You coulda just asked." Holo-Clone Miss Match, surprised: "Wow! It can TALK?!" Dr. Muskiday, resigned: "~Sigh~ Yes..."
Panel 6: Dr. Muskiday slumps, disappointed: "That's the result of my transgenic intelligence transfer system. A total failure."
Panel 7: Holo-Clone Miss Match, curious: "Inconsistent results?" Dr. Muskiday, irritated: "There were about three hundred mad scientists ahead of me, trying to patent the same acronym."
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Seven-panel Evil Inc comic strip featuring Holo-Clone Miss Match and Dr. Muskiday, a humanoid figure with a fly’s head, standing beside a small cage containing a white lab rat. In a scene that proves that proves once again that competition breeds innovation, Dr. Muskiday introduces “Project SMILE,” which stands for Synaptic Mood Indicator and Linguistic Emulator. In the second panel, he sprays a pink mist toward the lab rat. In the third panel, the mist causes the lab rat to emit a glowing pink bioluminescent cloud. The fourth panel shows the rat glowing inside the cage, as Dr. Muskiday says they can now know the subject’s thoughts. In the fifth panel, the lab rat speaks clearly, saying, “You coulda just asked,” to Holo-Clone Miss Match’s surprise. Dr. Muskiday sighs in response. In the sixth panel, Dr. Muskiday explains that this speech is due to his failed “transgenic intelligence transfer system.” In the final panel, Miss Match assumes the project had inconsistent results, but Dr. Muskiday bitterly says hundreds of other mad scientists were ahead of him, trying to patent the same acronym.
SPICE RACK COMICS LAUNCHES TO BOOST NSFW COMICS CREATORS THROUGH COLLABORATION AND CROSS-PROMOTION
[December 2, 2024] – In a groundbreaking effort to support NSFW comics creators navigating the challenges of adult content publishing, veteran cartoonist Brad Guigar has announced the launch of Spice Rack Comics—a banner exchange webring designed to foster cross-promotion among some of the top talents in the genre.
Spice Rack Comics unites creators specializing in adult comics under a shared mission: to amplify one another’s work and overcomethe unique barriers ofcensorship, content moderation, and discoverability plaguing NSFW content.
In addition to traditional banner exchanges, Spice Rack Comics creators will leverage social media, public appearances, and other opportunities to promote the group. This unique combination of digital and real-world promotion aims to help creators thrive in a field that often marginalizes adult content.
“Publishing NSFW comics is an uphill battle,” says Brad Guigar, founder of Spice Rack Comics and creator of Evil Inc After Dark. “Platforms crackdown on adult content, advertisers are squeamish, and creators face roadblocks that others in comics simply don’t. Spice Rack Comics is here to change that by working together to lift each other up.”
A Showcase of Talent
The alliance brings together a wide variety of styles and storytelling approaches, from the fantasy-laden escapades of The Cummoner to the spy-thriller antics of Spying with Lana, to the queer-focused erotica of Filthy Figments. Together, these creators represent some of the most dynamic voices in adult comics.
“With this network, we’re creating a space where adult comics aren’t just tolerated—they’re celebrated,” says Guigar. “We want to help readers discover the breadth of incredible work in this genre.”
Collaboration from the Very Start
The spirit of collaboration that defines Spice Rack Comics was evident in the collective effort it took to bring this initiative to life. Tom Roberts spearheaded the construction of the Spice Rack Comics website, while Garth Graham designed the logo and contributed significantly to the site’s visual identity. Nero Villagallos O’Reilly provided additional website enhancements. Jaycee Knight coordinated the project, keeping the team organized and on schedule, and Matt Sowers developed a custom dashboard and the backend code that powers the webring’s functionality. Together, their contributions reflect the shared commitment to building a platform that supports the success of NSFW comics creators.
About Spice Rack Comics
Spice Rack Comics is a webring dedicated to promoting NSFW comic creators through collaboration, cross-promotion, and advocacy. By amplifying the voices of its members and providing mutual support, the community strives to push the boundaries of what adult comics can achieve. For more information and to explore the works of the creators involved, visitSpiceRackComics.com.
