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SPQR Blues Chapter V: XIII
September 3, 2015 16:39:46
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The as-finished-as-it's-gonna-be version :)


I don't think Friday's comic will be done early enough for me to post a patron's-only preview here.

klio

September 3, 2015 16:39:46

SPQR Blues Chapter V: XIV
September 9, 2015 22:58:08
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Finally! Not perfection, but I like how it turned out.


I'll catch up on some email replies shortly :)

klio

September 9, 2015 22:58:08

SPQR Blues Chapter V: XV
September 12, 2015 22:29:10
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And now with all the greys in place.


Felix is liking that tunic a lot less than Damon and Persephone are enjoying the toga.

klio

September 12, 2015 22:29:10

SPQR Blues Chapter V: XVI
September 13, 2015 16:01:03
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SPQR Blues Chapter V: XVI

Monday's comic.


I think the story loses its urgency when the updates run late. I'm going to spend this afternoon working on next week's comics so they can post regularly, on time, and keep that pacing going.

klio

September 13, 2015 16:01:03

Jaren Provo Hey, that's great news! I think you're right -- a bit more regularity would probably help, from a reader's perspective. But at the same time, don't let it tire you out! I think most of us would rather that you take a bit more time than have rushed art and rigid storylines. Deadlines and structure can be helpful to promote focus and to justify creative "indulgences" ("I _have_ to work on my novel today because I have a benchmark to meet!"), but too much of it and the work becomes mechanical. It's a tough balance to strike -- at least it has been for me. I'm all for more predictability in access and more of your work! And if a pace focused on regular updates helps you creatively, go for it! But don't let a sense of obligation kill your spirit or the spirit of your work. Also, we really like you, and would prefer that you stay healthy and sort of sane. :)

September 13, 2015 18:25:50 · Reply

klio Hi - Thank you for the supportive and encouraging comment! A little occasional cheerleading really helps me stay sort-of-sane :D

September 14, 2015 20:02:39 · Reply

Jaren Provo I really marvel at the quality of your work, and wonder how you manage to do it so well every week, on top of your "real job" (in quotation marks here not to devalue your freelance work, but to avoid devaluing your work here on SPQR Blues). You have a lot to be proud of. I guess I consider this more pointing out the truth than cheerleading -- but maybe you don't hear that as much as you deserve to. I find a lot of value in what you do, and I know I'm not the only one. So hang in there! I always look forward to seeing your work. (Even if you _did_ shave off our hero's manly stubble. :) )

September 14, 2015 22:24:26 · Reply

SPQR Blues Chapter V: XVII
September 15, 2015 12:56:08
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SPQR Blues Chapter V: XVII

Wednesday's comic.

Maybe he'll just case the joint, then.

If you find they're speaking too softly, here's a link directly to the image (full size).

klio

September 15, 2015 12:56:08

Kyleen Valleaux What mischief is Felix going to get that boy into?

September 15, 2015 14:20:07 · Reply

klio Oh, just a little skulking and sneaking.

September 16, 2015 07:31:18 · Reply

Iagoba Ferreira People form Madrid (city, not province) still have the nickname "gatos" (cats, or felix) as a legend says that when the city was besieged by the christians, a boy climbed the wall like a cat to change a muslim flag for a christian one. Damon has earned that nickname by itself...

September 15, 2015 15:38:17 · Reply

klio I'm not sure Damon would have climbed a wall to raise his people's flag...maybe if you paid him to do it!

September 16, 2015 07:23:50 · Reply

SPQR Blues Chapter V: XVIII
September 19, 2015 13:58:58
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SPQR Blues Chapter V: XVIII

The finished version.


Historical Spoiler: Two of these men get a chance at being hailed as Emperor. Only one will be happy about it.

klio

September 19, 2015 13:58:58

SPQR Blues Chapter V: XIX
September 26, 2015 18:40:56
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SPQR Blues Chapter V: XIX

That's my story and I'm stickin' to it.


I'm going to call this the official #XIX, and we'll carry on the story from here.


There will be a second comic in just a little bit.

klio

September 26, 2015 18:40:56

SPQR Blues Chapter V: XX
September 26, 2015 18:43:52
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SPQR Blues Chapter V: XX

Here's the installment I drew Friday at Carmine Street Comics. I also just updated the previous comic.


I'll work on some weekend extras today and tomorrow. I'm still swamped with freelance projects, so will have to balance out the time between them and the fun, Roman stuff!

klio

September 26, 2015 18:43:52

SPQR Blues Chapter V: XXI
September 30, 2015 21:42:52
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September 30, 2015 21:42:52

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