Least I Could Do

Comic: 2009-11-09

sohmer@leasticoulddo.com — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Comic: 2009-11-08

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Comic: 2009-11-07

sohmer@leasticoulddo.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Comic: 2009-11-06

sohmer@leasticoulddo.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Comic: 2009-11-05

sohmer@leasticoulddo.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Comic: 2009-11-04

sohmer@leasticoulddo.com — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Comic: 2009-11-03

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Comic: 2009-11-02

sohmer@leasticoulddo.com — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

News: I Am Not A Credible Source, Now For Pre-Sale

sohmer@leasticoulddo.com — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:46:41 -0500

As promised, Least I Could Do Volume 6: I Am Not A Credible Source is now available for pre-sale.

Just to recap, for those who haven't been paying attention, Lar and I will be signing ONLY the first 1,000 books sold. Therefore, should you want your copy signed, I would advise picking the book up right about now-ish.

As is the usual, the book contains all the strips from our 6th year, along with commentary anecdotes and various nonsense thrown in there by Lar and myself. Our goal with these books has always been to make it entertaining for you, even though you've read the strips before.

The Books themselves will be shipping out on December 10th, arriving at your doors just before Christmas.

It should be noted that we're also selling all 6 LICD books in a bundle for a reduced price. All books in the bundle will be signed.

We'd like to thank each and every one of you who orders the books, as they are a huge part of how we're able to keep making comics for you, day after day, year after year. Thanks for the support, folks.

- Because I can.

Quote of the Day

"I'll probably be some kind of scientist
Building inventions in my space lab in space
I'll end world hunger I'll make dolphins speak
Work through the daytime, spend my nights and weekends
Perfecting my warrior robot race
Building them one laser gun at a time
I will do my best to teach them
About life and what it's worth
I just hope that I can keep them from destroying the Earth"
-Future Soon, by Jonathan Coulton

Comic: 2009-11-01

sohmer@leasticoulddo.com — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Comic: 2009-10-31

sohmer@leasticoulddo.com — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

News: Tonight's Hallowe'en Ustream!

sohmer@leasticoulddo.com — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:33:36 -0400

Tonight's Hallowe'en Spectacu-LAR! on at 8pm ET http://bit.ly/QBFZM . On tonight's ustream will be a zombie Rayne and a pin up ghoul!

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News: Book 6 Pre-Sale, Coming Monday

sohmer@leasticoulddo.com — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:16:20 -0400

At long last, I can proudly inform you (with pride) that LICD Volume 6: I Am Not A Credible Source will be going up for pre-sale this coming Monday, November 2nd.

This year, as we've done before, Lar and I will be signing the first 1,000 books to be sold. I wish we could do more, but my wrist can only do so much (heh), and I'm leaving for China a couple of days after the books arrive, which doesn't give us much time. So, should you want a signed copy, I'd advise being online around midnight EST, on Monday morning.

The Books themselves will be shipping out on December 10th, arriving at your doors just before Christmas. Because, well, Jesus would want you to have these books.

Once again, because I enjoy showing off the cover:

Pre-Sale begins Monday, November 2nd, 12:00 EST.

With that, I leave you to celebrate this weekend of Halloween. Please dress responsibly.

- Because I can.

Quote of the Day

"Daddy likes porno and $10 whores
Daddy gets wasted and robs liquor stores
Daddy likes rubbing against little boys on the bus
I think that's why your mommy left us."
-Lullaby, by Stephen Lynch

Comic: 2009-10-30

sohmer@leasticoulddo.com — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Comic: 2009-10-29

sohmer@leasticoulddo.com — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

News: More Than Words

sohmer@leasticoulddo.com — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:14:21 -0400

It was the fall of 1993 when my brother's friend Dave came over to the house with a stack of books. Dave insisted that my brother read this series, that he would absolutely adore it.

For a few days I would walk by those books, just sitting there, untouched, unread before curiosity got the better of me. I picked up the first book, The Eye of The World by Robert Jordan and read the back cover. It didn't appear that impressive, but something Dave had said kept ringing through my head: "It's as immersive as Lord of the rings".

Of course, at 15 years old, I scoffed at the idea. Similar to Lord of the Rings? My ass.

Still, I grabbed the book from the pile and headed to my room.

A short time later, when my parents worried that I was being far too quiet, they opened the door to find me wide eyed, curled around The Eye of the World with a kitten named Baby on my lap, fully enthralled of the Wheel of Time.

Thus began my love affair with the world that Robert Jordan had created.

Eye of the World was quickly followed by The Great Hunt, The Dragon Reborn, The Shadow Rising and The Fires of Heaven. 5 novels and 3200 pages later, I was caught up in the series, and anxiously awaiting the 6th book, Lord of Chaos, which was due out in late 94. I wasn't a fan of the waiting thing, yet I had no choice.

When Lord of Chaos hit bookshelves, it dawned on me that hardcovers were rather expensive, and my job bussing tables at Jack Astor's wasn't making me the billionaire I had anticipated. I would have to wait a couple of weeks until the next payday before I could read Jordan's latest. How I raged.

One day, as I returned home from the hell then known as 'High School', I noticed something new on my desk. There, waiting for me, was a fresh copy of Lord of Chaos. Inside, was an inscription from my mother, who had picked it up earlier that day.

While it may be rare for a 16 year old boy to show his mother affection, I can assure you that I somehow managed to show her how much it meant to be.

Years passed. I grew older. Balder.

Yet, as old as I got, some things never changed. Each and every time Jordan put out a new Wheel of Time book, my mother purchased it for me, wrote in it and handed it over with a smile on her face.

Robert Jordan passed away in 2007 and left behind a loving family, millions of fans and a tale left untold.
It was announced some time later, that Brandon Sanderson, an up and coming fantasy writer, would finish the series on Jordan's behalf, at the request of his wife, Harriett.

The Gathering Storm, by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson, the 12th book in the Wheel of Time series, came out this week. My wife picked up a copy of it for me, and I had to explain why I was smiling so wide when she handed it over.

Last night, as I read the first few chapters with my sleeping wife and unborn child next to me, I was taken back to a time in 1993 when I lay in bed reading the story of Rand Al'Thor, way too late at night with a kitten on my lap.

Sometimes, it seems, a book is far more than just a book.

- Because I can.

Quote of the Day

"The Wheel of Time turns, and ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend. Legends fade to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth comes again. In one Age, called the third age by some, an Age yet to come, an age long pass, a wind rose in the Mountains of Mist. The wind was not the beginning. There are neither beginnings or endings to the turning of the Wheel of Time. But it was a beginning. "
-From The Wheel of Time

Comic: 2009-10-28

sohmer@leasticoulddo.com — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Comic: 2009-10-27

sohmer@leasticoulddo.com — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

News: Tales of The Shopkeep

sohmer@leasticoulddo.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:58:23 -0400

A few minutes ago, a group of four 17 year olds walked into The 4th Wall for the sole purpose of making fun of comic books, graphic novels and the people who like them. For the majority of their visit, I managed to refrain from punching any of them in the head or opening my mouth…up until this moment:

Girl 1: So, like, was this always your dream? To open up a little comic book shop for dorks?
Me: Actually, no. My dream was to become an astronaut, but that was cut short when NASA discovered my secret.
Girl 1: Your secret?
Me: Yeah, turns out I love kicking ignorant teens who condescend to others. In the throat.
Girl 1: What?
Me: You want to come in the back room for a sec?
Girl 2: We should probably get going.

I think I've got a grasp on this customer service thing.

- Because I can.

Quote of the Day

"I like to mash snow. It gives me a tremendous feeling of self satisfaction.
-Marty, from Beautiful Girls (1996)

Comic: 2009-10-26

sohmer@leasticoulddo.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400