Poor thing shoulda seen it comin’… Frame 4 literally made me pout in involuntary sympathy.
Good luck with everything, Karl. Breathe, stretch, coffee, rinse and repeat.
… Amazing… I wanted somebody to slap that silly fox several times in this story… then he gets frightened because the lion hits the end of his rope and bellows at him… and now I want to comfort the little schlump because he likely soiled himself… Karl you spin a good yarn, I think you’ll do just fine wherever you go or however you’re challenged
I don’t think Charles has ever spoken before, so it’s natural to assume it was likely the lion. But that would be an interesting plot twist if Charles had the inability to speak quietly, and always yelled at people. Hahaha.
There’s something subtle in each strip that I don’t catch on first glance. This week, I thought I caught it all, all of the priceless expressions, everything – and then I saw it – the tail tucked between Bravado’s legs!
Add me to that list of people who went ‘aww!’ at the 4th panel.
Well, C. Christopher’s never made any speech-type sound that we know of, right? I hope there’s a moment in the next comic or two where C. Christopher or Moon Bear or someone gives the lion a smack on the back of his head, ’cause yelling at Bravado’s just cold. It’s Bravado! He’s lost! And hungry! And one and a half years old! ::shake head slowly and disapprovingly at the lion::
I like Bravado. He yaps on a lot. Like me! Random gibberish without any sign of stopping until someone yells ‘SHADDAAAAAAP!’ and then come the sad faces. Yeah…
I’m a dog owner and that last frame totally made me sympathize with Bravado. This is one of the best comics. You are able to bring out great emotions in the characters.
Just found this strip, and I wanted to say…this is amazing. Magnificent. I was drawn in from the first strip and the sense of humor, whimsy, and seriousness all doled out in incredible professional pace is such a great compliment to the addictive, gorgeous art. I’m really not sure if I enjoy the wonderful expressions or the amazing backgrounds better.
Summary: absolutely amazing, and I will be following eagerly from this point on.
Poor little guy. He can’t help having the attention span of a gnat. I’d have totally done the same thing in the lion’s place (or Charles’… w/e). I bet no one’s ever yelled at him like that…
May 21st, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Ooooh… poor Bravado. My bull mastiff has the same look on her face when I yell at her for barking at the other dogs… the birds… the door…
May 21st, 2008 at 9:05 pm
just cause he’s king of the jungle thinks he can throw his weight around.
terrible.
the lion, not the comic :)
good luck with the deadline crunch my friend.
May 21st, 2008 at 9:05 pm
Down boy!
May 21st, 2008 at 9:09 pm
Poor thing shoulda seen it comin’… Frame 4 literally made me pout in involuntary sympathy.
Good luck with everything, Karl. Breathe, stretch, coffee, rinse and repeat.
May 21st, 2008 at 9:21 pm
awwwww mean lion….
May 21st, 2008 at 9:45 pm
It’s amazing that Bravoda looks quite even when scared…
May 21st, 2008 at 9:49 pm
oh my god he’s adorable.
May 21st, 2008 at 10:27 pm
Aww! The big bully. :(
May 21st, 2008 at 10:29 pm
I wish I had your troubles… I’ve no doubt you’ll pul through with flying colors.
Today’s strip is as beautiful as ever. Thanks a ton for sharing such a glorious gift.
May 21st, 2008 at 10:43 pm
As I read the comic, my dog sat next to me with her head on my leg and had the same look Bravado had in panel 4, but my dog just wanted to be pet.
Great job with the comic as always!
May 21st, 2008 at 10:56 pm
I don’t like that lion :/ He looks evil, and now he yelled at Bravado.
May 21st, 2008 at 11:06 pm
… Amazing… I wanted somebody to slap that silly fox several times in this story… then he gets frightened because the lion hits the end of his rope and bellows at him… and now I want to comfort the little schlump because he likely soiled himself… Karl you spin a good yarn, I think you’ll do just fine wherever you go or however you’re challenged
May 21st, 2008 at 11:36 pm
Everyone assumes it was the Lion who yelled at Bravado?
May 21st, 2008 at 11:44 pm
I don’t think Charles has ever spoken before, so it’s natural to assume it was likely the lion. But that would be an interesting plot twist if Charles had the inability to speak quietly, and always yelled at people. Hahaha.
There’s something subtle in each strip that I don’t catch on first glance. This week, I thought I caught it all, all of the priceless expressions, everything – and then I saw it – the tail tucked between Bravado’s legs!
Add me to that list of people who went ‘aww!’ at the 4th panel.
May 22nd, 2008 at 12:59 am
I WANT TO CUDDLE HIM. :(
May 22nd, 2008 at 3:14 am
Well, C. Christopher’s never made any speech-type sound that we know of, right? I hope there’s a moment in the next comic or two where C. Christopher or Moon Bear or someone gives the lion a smack on the back of his head, ’cause yelling at Bravado’s just cold. It’s Bravado! He’s lost! And hungry! And one and a half years old! ::shake head slowly and disapprovingly at the lion::
May 22nd, 2008 at 4:38 am
I like Bravado. He yaps on a lot. Like me! Random gibberish without any sign of stopping until someone yells ‘SHADDAAAAAAP!’ and then come the sad faces. Yeah…
May 22nd, 2008 at 7:45 am
I’m a dog owner and that last frame totally made me sympathize with Bravado. This is one of the best comics. You are able to bring out great emotions in the characters.
May 22nd, 2008 at 8:09 am
Hee.
That Lion reminds me just a bit of a certain Headmaster back in the day.
Poor foxie :)
May 22nd, 2008 at 2:58 pm
I love it!
This is going to be such an awesome graphic novel when it’s all done.
May 22nd, 2008 at 4:30 pm
Dude… seriously, plush toys, you’ll make a fortune.
Get on that.
May 22nd, 2008 at 9:50 pm
While I feel sorry for Bravado, this strip reinforces the seriousness of what Charles is going to have to do in the future.
Another awesome strip, Karl.
May 23rd, 2008 at 11:09 pm
Great comic strip Karl, the drawings have amazing detail.
Just wondering, why doesn’t Bravado speak French anymore?
May 27th, 2008 at 11:42 pm
Just found this strip, and I wanted to say…this is amazing. Magnificent. I was drawn in from the first strip and the sense of humor, whimsy, and seriousness all doled out in incredible professional pace is such a great compliment to the addictive, gorgeous art. I’m really not sure if I enjoy the wonderful expressions or the amazing backgrounds better.
Summary: absolutely amazing, and I will be following eagerly from this point on.
September 20th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Further proof that Bravado is my inner self: I can recall a few similar situations… and am making those same exact faces. D’aww. Poor little guy :)
You tell and illustrate this story beautifully. I know where I’ll be every Wednesday :)
September 25th, 2008 at 3:21 am
awww poor lil guy…
March 27th, 2009 at 6:35 pm
Poor little guy. He can’t help having the attention span of a gnat. I’d have totally done the same thing in the lion’s place (or Charles’… w/e). I bet no one’s ever yelled at him like that…
May 29th, 2009 at 11:43 pm
I’m glad the little fox got scolded for interrupting. Maybe he can’t help it… and so he needs help. The lion’s helping him.