Well, after my sophomore attempt at stand-up comedy (you can hear it detailed on this episode of Plus-Two Comedy), I finally steeled myself for another trip to the microphone. And since I didn’t stink too badly, I’m happy to share it with you.
This was a nice event — put on by a couple of really excellent comedians. It was a comedy showcase stage in the back of a gaming room at Jester’s Playhouse, an awesome comic shop in Northfield, N.J. Unfortunately, due to a scheduling mix-up, there was a gaming event taking place in the same room that caused a constant background murmur throughout the show. That wasn’t optimal. And the audience was… intimate. But the comedians were top-notch, and the experience was one that I’d gladly do all over again.
So here it is, an expanded 10-minute monologue from Your Favorite Cartoonist. If you’re a longtime reader of Courting Disaster and/or Tales from the Con, you just might hear some familiar phrases.
The April that was...
April was an incredible month! The latest Evil Inc chapter ended with our Favorite Couple back in each other's arms, the Commander joining Thea on a mission to save her homeworld, and Dr. Muskiday smack dab in the middle of it all...
To alleviate potential conflicts of interest, Miss Match has taken a new role at Evil Inc, teaching seminars for supervillains...
...and Captain Heroic has been allowed to rejoin Justice Ltd. — with only a few people holding a grudge.
I'm going to take a little while to write the next chapter. In the meantime, I'll be posting some of my favorite Bonus Cartoons on the Evil Inc website, like this one...
I’ll also be posting special “Meanwhile…” comic strips that check in on different corners of the Evil Inc universe…
Kickstarter
The Kickstarter for the new Evil Inc books was a fantastic success, and I've been busily prepping the files for the printer. As of today, the files have been transferred and the contracts are being signed. I'll begin delivering digital rewards very soon!
Patreon
There were some jaw-dropping commissions posted in April. I can't even find a way to crop most of them so I can share them here, but some of the standouts were:
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A group scene featuring Miss Match and most of the Justice Ltd heroes.
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Tauros and Quaker and Phenomenal Lass taking a well-deserved break
Special Offer
Everyone who was an NSFW-level Patreon backer as of April 30th received a free download code for the 57-page, full-color Tales from the EiAD Archive #16: Monster Romance. If you missed it, you can pick up your copy here.
And I'm planning a gangbusters Special Offer for May!
All that, and I was honored by the National Cartoonists Society members with a nomination for Best Online Longform Comic. It was a tremendous month, and I'm thrilled to have you as part of the community that makes it possible!
