You'll Have That

The NEW Steve Comes With No Hair - Standard!

2008-05-05T17:10:00.005-04:00

Bollocks . . .

I've been watching a lot of BBC America, particularly Chef Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares. I know a lot of people can't stand that guy, but I think he's awesome. He likes to say "bollocks" a lot, usually prefaced by the "F" word. So now I've been saying "bollocks" a lot, and I also used the word "nicked" in reference to someone stealing something. It's like I'm trying to pull a "Madonna" by changing my vocabulary and dialect and stuff! Well, maybe not that bad . . .

Books . . .

I mailed out another batch of books today, so a few of you should see some packages from me in the next couple of days. The demand for the YHT bundle has been tremendous, and I'm now out of copies of Vol. 1. But don't worry, I'm getting more in stock! So if you'd like to pick up the YHT Bundle (YHT Vol. 1, Vol. 2, and the one-shot comic book) for a mere $10 and NO SHIPPING, shoot me an e-mail at wesmolebash@gmail.com! I'll ship out your bundle as soon as I my stock of books is replenished!

Also, when I say NO SHIPPING I mean NO SHIPPING. Even for international orders. Ten U.S. dollars will get you three books shipped anywhere in the world until May 30. That's when the free shipping ends deal ends. So make sure to get your orders in before the deadline!

- Wes

Mahatma Steve

2008-05-02T15:14:00.002-04:00

This is Steve's new look. Like it or not, you'll have to deal with it. I was sick of drawing the hoodie and the Smurf hat.

I really liked the background art in today's strip, and I was disappointed because a lot of it ended up being covered up by the foreground art and word balloons. So I saved the background art by itself and uploaded it to my flickr account. I'm gonna start saving all my favorite backgrounds so you guys can check 'em out on flickr.

Books . . .

I just got back from the Post Office where I dropped off FIFTY-ONE books to be shipped to several YHT readers! Needless to say, the stack of books I had as a trial run for the book sale is very nearly depleted, and the orders are still coming in! I talked to Jessie Garza at Viper, though, and we've got more books being sent my way. No worries.

Just a reminder that the YHT Book Bundle (Vol. 1, Vol. 2, and the 32-page comic book) will be on sale for $10 with NO SHIPPING until May 30! So make sure you get your orders in to avoid those pesky shipping charges which will be rearing their ugly heads in June! Yuck!

To place an order for your YHT books, just send me an e-mail (wesmolebash@gmail.com) telling me what books you'd like to buy (Vol. 1, Vol. 2, the one shot, or the entire bundle). I'll send you a PayPal invoice straight away!

YHT Wall of Awesomeness . . .

YHT reader Ramon Guel recently snagged some of the original artwork I recently auctioned off on eBay. He sent in this picture of all the YHT goodness hanging on his wall. Check it out:

Not only does Ramon have great taste in comics, but he's also a stud, ladies!

Thanks for the pics, Ramon! The wall looks great and it's a great feeling knowing you're taking care of my artwork!

If anyone else would like to show off their YHT Walls of Awesomeness, just send your pics to me at wesmolebash@gmail.com! I'll post 'em in the blog!

- Wes

Bald For Real, Now

2008-04-30T11:34:00.002-04:00

Steve is now bald fo' real. Enjoy. :)

If you guys get time, head over to Major Spoilers.com and check out the latest podcast. Stephen Schleicher, the creator of Major Spoilers, interviewed me for the podcast last week and we had a pretty awesome chat. We talk about YHT and the current Steve/Emaline storyline, the Litterbox Chronicles and Zuda, Boxcar Comics, and some of my future plans. The interview starts at 40:34 if you'd like to fast forward through the news and reviews.

I'll be shipping out the first batch of books on Friday. So there's still time to place an order before I go to the Post Office this week. If you'd like to order, just shoot me an e-mail at wesmolebash@gmail.com telling me what books you want, and I'll send you an invoice from PayPal. Here's the price list:

- YHT Vol. 1 or Vol. 2 - $4.95/each + $5.50 shipping and handling ($8.00 international shipping)

- YHT one-shot comic book - $3.00 + $5.50 shipping and handling ($8.00 international shipping) *Please state whether you want the limited edition or standard cover on your one shot*

- *BEST DEAL!* YHT Bundle Pack - All 3 books (YHT Vol. 1 and 2, and the 32-page one-shot comic book) - $10.00 + $5.50 shipping and handling ($8.00 international shipping)! *Please state whether you want the limited edition or standard cover on your one-shot*

Just a reminder that I'm waiving the shipping and handling fees for the YHT Bundle until May 30! So get your orders in before the end of May! Any questions, just shoot me an e-mail!

- Wes

2008-04-28T10:46:00.004-04:00

Welcome, Sheldon Fans! . . .

I drew a guest strip for Dave Kellett's wonderful comic strip, Sheldon, and he posted it on his site today. Go check it out if you haven't seen it already!

I would also like to take the time to welcome all the readers who've decided to stop by after reading the Sheldon strip. Welcome! Feel free to put your feet on the furniture and root through the fridge! My house is your house!

Thanks for asking me to participate in your Guest Week, Dave! Congratulations on your new baby girl!

Cool Announcement . . .

On Friday I told you guys I have a cool announcement today. Well here it is:

I'm now selling YHT books directly from my home office! No middle man! No more mailing books to me to be signed because the books will come straight to you with signatures scribbled all over 'em! That's what I call customer service!

If any of you are interested in purchasing one or all of the books, here are the prices:

- YHT Vol. 1 or Vol. 2 - $4.95/each + $5.50 shipping and handling ($8.00 international shipping)

- YHT one-shot comic book - $3.00 + $5.50 shipping and handling ($8.00 international shipping) *Please state whether you want the limited edition or standard cover on your one shot*

- *BEST DEAL!* YHT Bundle Pack - All 3 books (YHT Vol. 1 and 2, and the 32-page one-shot comic book) - $10.00 + $5.50 shipping and handling ($8.00 international shipping)! *Please state whether you want the limited edition or standard cover on your one-shot*

As I said, all books will be signed by me and shipped to you via U.S. Priority Mail. I'll even toss in a small pencil sketch, too!

Unfortunately, I don't have my own store website, yet. So to place an order just shoot me an e-mail at wesmolebash@gmail.com. I'll then send you an invoice via PayPal and we'll be good to go!

As a special INTRODUCTORY OFFER, I'll waive the shipping and handling charges on any purchases of the YHT Bundle Pack from now until Friday, May 30! That's three books for $10! You can't beat that!

I currently have a small quantity of books sitting in my office for this trial run, so you should definitely place your order early if you want to receive your books soon. I WILL GET MORE BOOKS FROM THE PUBLISHER WHEN I RUN OUT! All orders for YHT Bundle Packs that are placed on or before May 30, 2008 will receive free shipping. If you have any questions just shoot me an e-mail!

Here are some pics of the books for those of you wondering about the quality:

This is a picture of me at a signing in New Hampshire. Both YHT Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 are 64-pages and perfect bound. Vol. 1 has a glossy cover and Vol. 2 has a matte cover.

Here's a picture of the 32-page one-shot comic book with the Limited Edition cover. The one-shot is a very sharp book! The front and back are a heavy, durable stock, and the interior pages are nice and glossy! The regular (or standard) cover was drawn by Scott Kurtz.

Here's a close-up of all 3 books together. My wife put these little bundles together at a convention we attended last year around Christmas-time.

- Wes

Sugary Sweet

2008-04-25T11:01:00.001-04:00

I love the last panel in today's strip. Good job, me.

I have a small, pseudo-awesome announcement to make on Monday, so come on back and we'll chat about it. :)

- Wes

Monday Tidbits

2008-04-21T17:00:00.002-04:00

eBay . . .

Thanks to everyone who bid on the Katie drawings this week! The extra money is gonna go a long way in helping me buy some art supplies, many of which I'm running quite low on!

If you didn't get to win a piece of art this month, don't worry. I'm gonna try to auction off some artwork every month on eBay. I've got a drawer full of art I've accumulated over the past three-plus years, and it's begging to be cleaned out! So keep your eyes peeled!

To the winners of the Katie drawings, I'll have your artwork in the mail by Thursday at the very latest. I've gotta work overtime at the day job for the next couple of days, and that makes it hard to get to the Post Office. Once the items ship, it'll only take 2 or 3 days to get to you! Thanks for your patience!

Boxcar News . . .

Some cool stuff is going down over at Boxcar Comics. First of all, my Boxcar cronies and I have been drawing jam comics, and the first Boxcar Jam Session is available to look at now. We're currently working on the second jam comic which should be published very soon.

Also, we've started a podcast called the Boxcar Comics Hobo Jamboree. It'll be a monthly podcast where we discuss cartooning and comics, and the first episode is available now. I wasn't able to be a part of this episode, but I'll be on future episodes fo' sho.

- Wes

Katie on eBay!

2008-04-14T11:53:00.002-04:00

I've decided to auction off those Prismacolor drawings of Katie I drew a couple months back. Here are the listings:

Katie Wearing Scarf

Katie Reading Book

Katie Standing on Toes

Katie Rocks

I just listed these a few moments ago, so you have plenty of time to place your bids! Thanks, guys!

- Wes

The Guest Strip Project

2008-04-08T16:45:00.002-04:00

Michael Rouse-Deane has created a new website called The Guest Strip Project in order to help raise money for the Make-A-Wish foundation. I was invited to participate in the project and my strip was published today. You can check it out here!

If you like what you see, please bookmark the site and check it every Tuesday and Friday to see new comic strips, and to find out how you can help raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

- Wes

Sometimes I Draw Guest Strips

2008-04-07T17:12:00.002-04:00

I drew a guest strip for Derrick Fish's wonderful Dandy and Company, and it was published on Saturday. You can check it out here. While you're there, take some time to check out the archives because DaC is a wonderfully drawn and fun-to-read strip!

- Wes

Vacation, All I Ever Wanted

2008-04-02T11:38:00.003-04:00

My wife is out of town this week visiting Chicago with her mother and her aunts. During the short time I've been married I've come to realize that women like to have periodic "girl days" where a bunch of them get together and visit the mall or something. Sometimes these "girl days" turn into "girl weekends", and, in my case, they have evolved into "girl weeks". I have no problem with my wife going on these excursions, in fact I encourage them. But I have yet to get a phone call from my dad saying, "Wes. I just gotta get out of town, son. Let's you, me, Grandpa, cousin Vince, and my buddy Jeff all go to the mall in Columbus. We'll eat at Brio and we'll just talk. We'll just talk it out. I gotta get away for a few hours."

Before Trish left to meet her mom in Michigan, she suggested that I take a week's vacation from work while she's away. She didn't have to tell me twice. So now it's day three of my vacation, and I'm having a great time so far. Loneliness hasn't kicked in yet, but I'm expecting it any day now.

I've been home by myself before while Tricia was away visiting family, so it's nothing new for me. In fact, I kind of look forward to these days I have all to myself. I get to do all the stuff I want to do without having anyone to whom I need to justify my actions. For instance, while Trish is gone I'm eating whatever the heck I want to eat regardless of the health risks or time of day. Candy bars at eleven o'clock PM? Delicious! In fact, late night candy bars taste better than mid-afternoon/early evening candy bars! I suggest everyone try it!

On Monday, I ate two steaks. That's right. Two of 'em. Plus a pot full of Lipton rice. It was amazing. Yesterday, I ate dinner at my mom and dad's house, so yesterday's meal doesn't really count as it wasn't that adventurous. Today, I'm ordering pizza AND breadsticks from Donato's Pizza. Donato's is my favorite pizza, but Tricia doesn't like it very much so we hardly ever get it. But Trish is out of town this week, so I'm gonna get my Donato's on! Tomorrow I'm grilling up some chicken breasts, and on Friday I think I'll grill some massive hamburgers with lots of cheese. On Saturday, I'm picking up Tricia from the airport and we're going to eat at Outback Steakhouse (Aussie Cheese Fries pack 1300 calories! No lie!). From Sunday to next Friday I'm fasting.

Well, my coffee's done and I've got some comics that aren't gonna draw themselves. Time to get back to work. People are discussing the Steve/Emaline storyline in the message board. Check it out, playa.

- Wes

No Zuda For You!

2008-03-31T13:31:00.003-04:00

Well, the final votes have been cast and tallied, and after a whirlwind month The Litterbox Chronicles have finished in second place in the Zuda competition for the month of March. Congratulations go out to the creators of Black Cherry Bombshells for winning the competition. They'll now get a contract offer from Zuda and DC, and hopefully we'll see new BCB strips in the coming weeks/months.

I just want to take the time to thank all you YHT readers for showing up and voting for LBC. We made quite an impression despite not winning the competition, and that's all I could really ask for. In particular, I'd like to thank:

- Drew and Allison Bennett (and little Eva, too!) for being a hardcore YHT fans and always helping me out when I need some promotion.

- Edgar Verona for being a hardcore new reader and leaving a ton of comments on the LBC page, as well as other Zuda competitors' pages. That was classy.

- Mike Kumlin and the Battlemouth.com peeps. You guys showed up in full force and got the attention of several Zuda readers, contributors, and contestants. I thought that was awesome!

- Rick Marshall for the interview and supporting me and YHT (as well as LBC this month). You're an asset to webcomics, Rick.

- Everybody who wrote blog posts and message board posts telling people to vote for LBC. I appreciate the help with the grassroots guerilla marketing. It helped exponentially!

At this point, I'm not sure what the future of LBC will be. I've got more ideas for the strip, but I also have ideas for other strips and comic projects. I'm not sure what to pursue first, or if I should even pursue them at all right now. I've got time to think about it. In the meantime, let me know if you think LBC is something you'd like to see continued. Maybe I could tweak it a little bit and find another place to publish it. Who knows. Lots of ideas, so little time.

In YHT news, I'm taking a break from the Steve/Emaline storyline this week. Things will kick back in next week. Stay tuned!

- Wes

Back in the Swing of Things

2008-03-24T18:38:00.002-04:00

Alright, guys. I think I'm through the worst of it. I felt pretty good on Saturday, but I took the opportunity to rest all day before going back to work. Then on Sunday my fever returned and I felt horrid again. But today I feel pretty much back on track despite a little bit of a cough. I can handle that, though.

I posted Friday's strip today, and I'll try to post another twofer on Wednesday. That should get us all caught up on things around here. I appreciate everyone's patience while I recovered from my near-deadly illness.

In other news, the Litterbox Chronicles is back in first place in the Zuda competition! But the race is very close, so make sure to go vote for LBC if you haven't already! There's only a week left in the competition (the last day of the contest is Monday, March 31)! If you've already voted, why not tell your friends and family members to check it out, too? You could even blog about it! That would be extremely rad! Thanks for all the support!

- Wes

I do appreciate all the support LBC has received this month

Sick as a Dog

2008-03-21T12:51:00.002-04:00

Sorry for the lack of a comic strip today, but I'm sick as a dog. I started feeling the symptoms of a cold on Wednesday, and by Thursday those symptoms had elevated to a temperature of 103, body aches, and no energy whatsoever. I spent the entire day yesterday in bed. The only time I got up was to take a shower. I feel better today, but I'm still pretty exhausted and achy. I'm gonna try to get a comic posted, if not today then definitely by tomorrow.

Again, I'm really sorry. I appreciate all of your patience especially since we're in the middle of a clutch cargo storyline.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm gonna go lay on the couch for a while. :)

- Wes

Delayed

2008-03-18T22:31:00.001-04:00

There won't be a new strip up until later Wednesday evening. Our flights from Minneapolis to Columbus were delayed all day, and we didn't get home until 7:15 PM. I had an important phone call at 8, and by the time that was over I was too tired to stare at bristol board for a few hours. So I've decided to relax for the rest of the evening.

- Wes

Entervyood

2008-03-14T17:24:00.003-04:00

Rick Marshall over at ComicMix.com interviewed me about a week ago, and we talked about YHT and Litterbox Chronicles. The interview is now up for your reading pleasure, and it's a dandy!

For the record, Rick Marshall is a super nice guy. He's been very supportive of YHT, and he's one of the reasons YHT got a nod in Wizard Magazine last August while he was an editor at the Wizard website. Unfortunately, Wizard had to make several cutbacks in its workforce, and Rick (along with a handful of other webcomic-supporting-editors) were laid off from the company. But now Rick is bringing the webcomic love to ComicMix.com, which makes me very happy.

I also wanted to say that the "guy at DC" I refer to in the interview is my friend Jordan Gorfinkle. Jordan found my comic through Viper last summer, and we've been talking off and on ever since then. He worked for DC as an editor for Batman, and he was one of the folks responsible for bringing "Birds of Prey" together as a monthly title. Not only is Jordan very accomplished in the world of comics, but he's also one of the nicest people I've ever had the chance to meet.

When I was at SDCC last summer, Jordan introduced me to a bunch of guys at DC. At one point I was standing with Jordan in a small circle of DC editors as they reminisced and caught up on each other's lives. One of the guys in the group was none other than freakin' Dan Didio, the editor-in-chief of DC Comics! So I'm standing there like a toolbag holding a bunch of my comic books next to Dan Didio as he chats with these editors who are friends with Jordan. It was kinda surreal to think that I was only 3- or 4-degrees separated from the editor-in-chief of DC Comics.

While we were in the DC booth, Jordan took me over to the Wildstorm section of the booth to meet Scott Peterson - one of the Wildstorm editors. I remember Jordan saying, "Scott, I want you to meet my friend, Wes Molebash." And Scott Peterson said, "Wes Molebash! I love your comic!" And then I peed my pants because an editor at Wildstorm was familiar with my work.

Not only has Jordan introduced me to a handful of cool people, but he's also a very genuine person. We don't talk very often, but every once in a while I'll get an e-mail from him asking how I'm doing. I've also been able to bounce a lot of ideas off of him, and he's always got some great advice. He's one of the finest Americans there is.

Anyway, I really appreciate Jordan's friendship, and I didn't want his awesomeness to be drowned in the ambiguity of "that guy at DC". Jordan, if you're reading this, you rock, dude! I know we live on opposite ends of the state, but we should have lunch sometime.

On one last note, I'll be out of town all weekend with my wife and parents. We're going to visit my sister in Minneapolis, MN, and I won't be back in my office until Tuesday afternoon. So there won't be a new comic strip on Monday, but I'll try to get a twofer up on Wednesday.

- Wes

Sigh

2008-03-12T17:29:00.002-04:00

I've been reluctant to bring this up, but I can't stand it any longer. There's been a bunch of drama going down at my Litterbox site, and now a dude is trying to get me kicked out of the competition. He's even reported me to DC. If you like drama, and I know you do, go check out the comments section of Litterbox Chronicles.

I need an aspirin . . .

- Wes

Zuda Ranking Update!

2008-03-11T16:21:00.002-04:00

The competition ranking at Zuda Comics was updated yesterday, and Litterbox Chronicles has slipped into 2nd place! But we're still in the game, peeps!

If you haven't checked out the comic yet, make sure to head over to the Litterbox site and give it a look! And while you're there, register an account at Zuda so you can vote for my comic and add it to your "favorites". There's still a lot of time in the competition, so make sure to spread the word by telling your friends and blogging about it!

Thanks guys!

- Wes

I Think I'm a Better Inker

2008-03-07T01:48:00.004-05:00

I'm a "tight" penciler. When I'm doing the pencils for the comic strip, I make sure to draw every single detail that I want inked. This allows me to have a pretty good idea of what the finished strip will look like before I start throwing inks on it. Some people don't like to tight pencil - they're "loose" pencilers. They just swipe out sketched panels and do most of the dirty work in ink. I guess it helps make the inking process feel less like "tracing" and more like "drawing". I don't trust myself with an ink pen. When I'm drawing with a pen I try to draw like I would with a pencil, and the results are usually horrendous.

The problem I have with tight penciling is this - a lot of my best drawing occurs during the penciling stage, but when I go to inks I tend to lose a lot of the vibrancy of the pencils. I think it's because I ink much differently than I pencil. Penciling is fun and spontaneous! Sometimes I get into a zone and I can kick out a stack of brilliantly-penciled strips in a short amount of time. The inking process is much different. It's slower and more precise. I have to plan ahead for each stroke, and I try to keep a much steadier hand in order to get the line I want. So a lot of the spontaneity of the penciling stage gets lost in the precise control of the inking stage.

However, lately I feel that my inking is starting to look better than my pencils at times. And that makes me feel great! For instance, when I was penciling today's strip I was NOT in a zone. I wasn't enjoying the drawing process, and the pencils were kind of a chore. That happens from time to time. So when I was done penciling, I stared at my comic thinking how I could've made it look so much better. Unfortunately (or fortunately - depends on how you look at it), there's not a lot of time to make edits when you're drawing a daily (or semi-daily) comic strip. So I swallowed my pride and started inking. When I finished inking, I was surprised to see that the strip actually looked better than when it was in the pencil-stage! Granted, it's not the most ground-breaking artwork I've ever created, but it's not something I'm ashamed to put up for your viewing pleasure, either!

Anyway, I just wanted to share that with you. You know, you work on this stuff for 3-plus years and it's exciting when you notice any kind of improvement in your technique. :)

- Wes

Zuda Competition Update

2008-03-06T11:23:00.003-05:00

Throughout the month, the editors at Zuda will update the rankings among the ten comics competing in the March Competition. The first update to the rankings has just been posted, and guess what? . . . The Litterbox Chronicles is currently number one - but barely! There's some excellent and worthy competition at Zuda right now, and they're definitely giving me a run for my money! I'm really gonna need your help and support in order for my comic to stay in the running, so please - if you haven't already - visit the Litterbox site and give me a vote, an add to your "favorites", and a comment. I'd truly appreciate it! And, while you're there, check out the rest of the competition. You might be surprised by the level of talent over there!

Boxcar Comics . . .

The webcomic collection that I'm involved with, Boxcar Comics, has recently relauched its website and updated the roster of talent! Go check out the new site, new list of talent, and bookmark your faves! We've got a strong stable of cartoonists, and I'm looking forward to working with a reinvigorated group of like-minded guys. Look for some cool stuff coming from Boxcar this year!

- Wes

Wednesdayin' It

2008-03-05T12:58:00.002-05:00

Getting ready to go into work a little early today. Nothing like going in early to a job that's laying you off in a few months! Smiles, everybody!

I promise I'm not bitter . . .

Anyway, the Zuda competition has been awesome so far. It's still very early in the contest (we still have the entire month of March to get through!), but so far The Litterbox Chronicles has made a great showing at the site. Thanks to everyone who has signed up and voted! It's much appreciated! Please make sure to spread the word as the month progresses, though. We've still got a mighty mountain to climb!

In YHT news, how about this storyline, huh? Did today's strip catch any of you off guard? Huh? Huh? Nice twist, eh? You don't have to tell me. I'm patting myself on the back. :)

- Wes

Wes Molebash on Zuda Comics!

2008-03-03T12:09:00.003-05:00

*UPDATE*
Thanks to everyone who's voted so far and left comments! I forgot to mention that you should also add my comic to your favorites as well! You'll see the option right next to the strip under the vote button! Thanks guys!

Today, Monday, March 3, my new comic strip "The Litterbox Chronicles" debuts on zudacomics.com. If you're unfamiliar with Zuda, I'll give you a quick description of the site and how it operates: Zuda is a website owned by DC Comics (publishers of Batman and Superman) that was launched last October. In December, the site began holding monthly competitions among 8 comics creators vying for a contract from Zuda Comics. In order to win, a creator must receive the highest number of votes among all the competitors. The votes are placed by readers who visit the site during the competition. Think of it as American Idol for cartoonists.

The best part of this whole deal is that I get paid. I'll make $500 just for being in the competition, and I'll earn an additional $12500 if I win. As you can imagine, I really want to win!

I don't know if you guys remember, but I posted several "Litterbox" strips in the YHT message boards for you guys and gals to comment on. You guys really helped me out when it came to the designs of the characters and the title of the strip. Well now it's up and it's being published at Zuda! I think that's pretty rad!

So now we've come to the part where I ask for your help. Before I ask for your help, however, I'd like to provide a direct link to "The Litterbox Chronicles". You can check it out at the following address:

http://zudacomics.com/node/326

Okay, now that you've got the site address, here's how you can help:

1. Vote for my comic. To do this, you must register at Zuda. It's simple and it's free. At the top, right-hand side of the site you'll see a button that says "Sign Up!". Click that button and follow the steps. If you've ever signed up for anything on the internet, you'll speed through the Zuda sign-up with flying colors. Once you're logged in, you can vote for my comic (or any comic on the site for that matter).

It's important to note that you only get ONE vote per user name for the entire month. So don't worry about coming back everyday to vote - it won't work. Also, please don't make up a bunch of different user names to stuff the ballot box. I appreciate the effort, but DC Comics checks IP addresses - they'll be able to tell if multiple votes are coming from the same computer. If anything looks suspicious they'll discount ALL the votes. So just play it safe and vote once!

2. Give me five stars. When viewing my comic, you'll see a series of five stars under the big "VOTE" button. Click on the fifth star to give me a five-star rating. According to the website, Zuda pays attention to the ratings, as well as the votes, that each comic earns from its readers.

3. Leave comments. Zuda also says that they take into account how many comments are left on each comic strip's page. The comments can be viewed directly underneath each comic. To leave a comment, simply scroll down to the bottom of the page and you'll see a field that says "Post a comment". Type your comment in the field and hit "preview comment". Simple as that.

If you guys and gals have time to do those three steps, I'd truly truly truly appreciate it!

In case any of you would like to do more to help me out, there are a few things that you could do that would be super helpful:

- You could blog about my involvement in the competition and let your readers know how to place their votes.
- You could send out a bulletin on Myspace or Facebook and let your friends know what's going down with my comic strip.
- You could spread the word on any message boards or community websites that you visit.
- You could e-mail your friends and let them know how they can support an awesome, yet starving, cartoonist!

Thanks for all your help, and feel free to ask me any questions in the comments section of the blog!

- Wes

Theoretically Huge Announcement!

2008-02-29T11:23:00.003-05:00

Make sure you guys stop by the site this Monday for a HUGE announcement . . . at least in theory. I mean, it's a pretty big deal to me, but it may seem rather insignificant to other people - namely other cartoonists. But who knows? Maybe they'll think it's cool, too.

At any rate, tune in on Monday for some exciting news regardless of the size or importance of the aforementioned news. Theoretically speaking, of course.

- Wes

P.S. I think today's comic is one of the funniest I've ever written in my entire life. I should retire from cartooning because I have obviously peaked. It's only gonna get worse from here.

FBLA

2008-02-27T13:36:00.002-05:00

My high school art teacher asked me to draw a t-shirt design for the Future Business Leaders of America organization at my high school alma mater. Here's the design I came up with:

- Wes

PSP Crisis!!!

2008-02-25T19:15:00.002-05:00

I bought a PSP over the weekend, and it is awesome. However, I have a problem. I went to psp.connect.com to download some free demos and videos, but I have to download the Playstation Software manager to import the files to my PSP. Usually not a problem, but it turns out the software only works with a PC! This is the first Mac-ostracization I've experienced and it hurts me to the core!

Any other PSP/Mac owners out there? Is there a workaround?

- Wes

The Color Katies Keep a-Comin'!

2008-02-21T21:32:00.001-05:00

Havin' a blast drawing these things.

- Wes