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The Monster Under the Bed
“Embrace your fear.”
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This kind of disappoints me since I was hoping that he would actually defend Shadow and not take the easy way out.
It was pretty obvious that she was going to save him since she’s a monster and the fact that he dosen’t know how to fight
Spot on!
There aren’t any thrills in the obvious which is why it’s disappointing. Not sure what the next 5-10 pages hold, but him standing up for Shadow would have painted a very different picture for this night.
The fact that Tim can’t really fight right now, is setting up the fact that he will learn to fight later on.
Easy way? He initiated a fight that he knew he couldn’t win. That takes guts and/or a lot of outrage.
Besides, it was clear that Shadow was more annoyed than anything when he intervened. I get the impression that she wanted to do something and he gave her the opportunity.
Quick question Brandon. I’ve noticed that your comic keeps popping up in different spots on the Top 100 comics list. I’m curious, what’s the highest it’s ever been on that list?
It hit #1 for about an hour once, and stayed in the top 10 for a few months, but it tends to float around 17 or 18 these days. Which is fine, because I’ve been sort of neglecting to raise awareness to vote lately anyway.
When I first started reading this, it was always in the top ten. I”m sure it’ll regain that ranking once the pages are updated consistently again.
True. Either that or next chapter, once everybody grows up and there’ll be cleavage on every page, the numbers may go up as well. 😉
All the people who got tired of waiting for the sex that never comes’ll start coming back.
I remember when it was way out, 600+. I would vote 4-5 times every day by using every IP address I had access to. At the start of the month a single person can momentarily push a comic into the top 100, and keep it in the 200s if they try (and I wasn’t alone in voting even back then). After a month or so many others jumped on. TMUTB rapidly rose higher and I could take a break.
” He should have worn his brown pants!” Ah yes, deadpool references. (or at least, that’s what first comes to mind)
ok,brandon,i remember you saying before that shadows race are only have a bit more agilty than humans?,i assume she is using intimidation to freak him out?,as he would seem stronger than her.
It doesn’t take too much strength to haul on a guys collar like that.
Especially if he’s already intimidated, fearfilled, scared, discombobulated – like a bully faced with a massive emotional confrontation by somebody who’s prepared to do him harm – oh ! like “Wetpants” Craig
She also has very sharp claws.
yeah,that what i figured,was just wondering
I live in Florida… School has been cancelled for Thursday to Monday… If I die send the comics to my grave.
LIVE GODDAMMIT! LIVE!
Maybe the afterlife will have WIFI lol.
Your comment reminded me of this:
http://www.agirlandherfed.com/1.182.html
Keep safe.
“Craig had a pretty good question, what is “holy shit” anyways? Tim?”
-Shadow after mauling Craig to death
Isn’t Shadow supposed to avoid being seen by humans? Is she going to get into trouble for this?
Doesn’t matter, she isn’t even supposed to be doing anything she normally does in the human world with Tim.
If anything, this act is closer to what she ought to be doing at any given time.
hehe her Agis should be pegging bout now….
Shadow has “Author’s Exemption”, courtesy of Brandon.
Also remember, Shadow knows enough about Halloween that her true form won’t automatically be problematic. She even said something strongly indicating she felt she could get away with that in #111 ( /?comic=111-a-little-too-real ).
Right now, Tim could get “a little tail”
Craig maybe stronger alone, but this is a 2 against 1 lineup, where one of the opponents are unknown, and – actually – scary enough for him, to make him distracted enough in combat situation. Also he is not a brave fighter, who stands up against an enemy fairly, but a bully, who only “predate” on the ones, who’s are weaker than him. Realising the fact, he doesn’t posses the upper hand in this position is a bonus terror factor.
I know your Game of Thrones fan Brandon. I was greatly disappointed with the writing this season. Littlefinger was such a great character and he did nothing all season. And what a twist with Daenerys and Jon, not. I would be far more impressed if it was Daenerys + Jon + Missandei. Now thats a sandwich fit for the King in the North.
I mean. I am a fan but wow, 7 eps and only 7 left. It’s so over produced with so little results. I can offer more examples like the Sam arc, ex dues Brand, mary sue Aria. Almost all of team Dragon dieing in the 1st ep.
Shadow looks good, but the face looks odd… Like she aged and is 20 years old. And I like how Tim is stareing at her tail.
There was nothing really left for Littlefinger to do though, everything is sort of drawing to a head and his scheming really had no place anymore, not that he didn’t try. He was trying to pull off a plot, it’s just that Starks weren’t having it. He was never going to make it to the Iron Throne or anything…
Dani and Jon, I agree, was not a huge twist, considering we found out Jon was a Targaryeon last season.
I disagree that Arya is a Mary Sue, she is what she is, that being a Faceless Man. If anything, blame the faceless men for all being Mary sues. I mean, we watched her train for 2 seasons to become this way. It’s not unexpected. Bran is a piece of wood now, but again, it’s explained that he is no longer merely Bran Stark. Sam discovered Dragonglass mines, Saved Jorah and discovered Jon’s heritage. He served his purpose well.
Over all, I enjoyed the season, my biggest problem was the ‘fast travel’ where characters jumped across Westeros between scenes.
And now on topic, Shadow’s face is supposed to look odd. I purposely drew her to be ‘exaggeratedly scary’, so I put a bunch of lines and crinkles in her skin to show her features were stretching out in an atypical way.
So… Craig is dressed as Gaston right? Because I’m noticing the similarities.
I was going for Biff Tannen, actually, but like ‘home made’, so certain things are off, like he has running shoes. Probably failed over all. XD
Well you nailed the attitude 🙂
I was thinking jumberjack/dumb jock… lumberjock? jabberlocky? hmmm….
This game looks fun! Can I play too? XD
anyone here live in Florida?
Well wishes to anybody out there that does! <3
Yes, but I am in North Florida, and it looks like “they” have just scared a bunch of people for nothing again. If the storm keeps doing what it is doing, all we are going to see would be like a strong winter Northeaster. I never believe their talk, just show me where it is and what the winds are doing and I can make up my own mind.
well I am in a mandatory evacuation Zone l, am also right in the path of the hurricane, and my area can expect anywhere from 3 to 6 feet of rain and I live in Charlotte County so as much as I distrust the news I sort of have no choice lol.
I used to. Also a former dacker. Storms like this do not frighten me.
I live right on the coast so…y’know, fun times! Lotta rain.
Ha ha !! Take that, Craig !! 😀
Most of us would prefer to have brown pants if we were in his shoes 😛
I can’t decide what scenario would be better: Craig’s passing out or his panic escape 😀
I vote passing out. That way Shade can make a “milked him dry” or “good to the last drop” quip.
Of course, running off could open some nice “tail between his legs” banter between her and Tim.
What? No update yet?
Brandon, please dont tell us you are pulling a vanishing act?!
Brandon has the line art available on Patreon. Not a subscriber yet? Then keep waiting.
I’m not vanishing, however I can’t really seem to focus either so it’s taking me longer and longer to get pages finished… It’s getting really bad lately. I don’t know why. I need inspiration or something.
Of course, this Halloween arc itself has been a tough one. Drawing Tim and Shadow in costume for weeks has been throwing me off a bit, coupled with the fact that I can’t wait to get to the next chapter! The rest of this chapter, while good and has plenty of interesting bits still is kind of slog to get through. Story bits I’ve really gotta nail down all one after the next.
Sorry, meant pulling a disappearing act. was an attempt at a joke off the preview title on farcebook.
Yep. Got yourself all fired up over what’s coming next, because you know it’s going to be great, and all of a suddenly filling in the parts to get there feels a little ‘ho hum’. I’ve been stuck on the same thing with a horror story of mine. I’m so excited about the big reveal coming up, fleshing out the parts before feels tedious, and saps my creativity. But you gotta build the suspense first if your scare is going to have the desired effect. Same thing here. Chapter 3’s been largely about Tim and Shadow transition from friendship to courtship, and while I can’t speak for others, it was THAT plot that drew me in. And when we fast-forward again, T&S’s relationship will have a depth to us readers we didn’t see before. Occasional naughty bits are just a bonus. Slog on!
So, you need inspiration? You’re in luck, cause I just finished making some fan art. Hopefully, this helps.
http://slimber.com/gallery/image/the-monster-under-the-bed:g573172.html
Thank you! It does help me out! I really like the concept for like, a book/movie cover.
Oh yes, Brandon – make a movie. (You obviously don’t have enough going on.)
Well you know you don’t have to wait all the way till the next Sunday to post the next page. Just post it when you do get done with it.
I plan on it, don’t worry. Last night after work/dinner I basically passed out, so tonight I’ll get some more work done. I’m onto the colouring stage now.