[COMIC] The Pulse Pounding Adventures of JG’s Vacation!

By Monday November 7, 2011

[COMIC] The Pulse Pounding Adventures of JG’s Vacation!

This week’s comic update features the senses shattering action of…JG on vacation!

JG’S VACATION

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JG CREATOR NOTES

Boy this one was hard.

Here’s some behind the scenes knowledge – I set out to make this comic only 3 panels long…I just couldn’t do it.

If you’ve seen some of the comics of previous weeks, you would have noticed that they were getting very long. This is mostly because I didn’t want to make those hard choices that an editor would make for me.

I can get away with this, because on the web I don’t really have space limitations like I would in a printed book. Still, I decided to try to tighten up the storytelling and really see if I could fit a story into just 3 panels.

Man, it’s much harder than it looks. How the heck do people like Scott Adams (of Dilbert fame) do it???

Dilbert.com

Or creators like Bill Watterson of Calvin and Hobbes fame?

Sometimes they would slip a 4th panel in there, and on Sundays they would bust out an 8-9 panel comic -but to pack in a funny, coherent story within 3-4 panels every day? Serious skills.

Well, I’m going to keep on with the exercise for a couple of weeks at least, but I suspect we’ll be seeing some longer comics after that.

Oh yeah, the Monday Comics Slideshow is now available! It doesn’t work exactly how I want it to, but I think it will do for those who want to just cycle through the comics without bothering with the blog post format.

I’ll see you back here next week for part 2 of JG’s Vacation!

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49 Comments
  1. Annie from Interactive Agency
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    on Nov 7, 2011

    I bet that is tough! You could maybe lose the last frame or somehow merge it with the third? We can guess JG won’t be happy to see Ole Man Winter! :)

    • JG
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      on Nov 7, 2011

      Hi Annie!

      No I’m NEVER happy to see Old Man Winter! lol…

      Yeah I need to really work hard on economizing my storytelling. Some of this stuff I’d like to bring to print one day so I’d like to eventually settle on a standard size that will work for both mediums.

      Thanks for dropping in!
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  2. Mitchell Allen
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    on Nov 7, 2011

    John,

    This hilarious comic is right on time. I need a vacation, too. Know any good spots?
    Hey, is that “sipping purple drank” equivalent to proclaiming, “that Leona Lewis can sang!” LOL

    Don’t let those borderline bozos kick sand in your face. Go all Hulk on them and show them that chair-squishing, burger-chomping, Bloorgh yelling Mr. Hyde. They’ll get the message and back up offa you.

    Cheers,

    Mitch
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    • JG
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      on Nov 7, 2011

      Mitch it’s definitely time for [another] vacation! lol.

      I’ll tell you where there aren’t any good spots…WISCONSIN!

      Re: Purple drank, i hear a lot of the kids these days screaming about purple drank. I hope it doesn’t mean something other than what it seems..no, it couldn’t be lol

      Next week I’ll definitely have to show these guys who’s boss!
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      • Mitchell Allen
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        on Nov 7, 2011

        Hi John,

        Oops! According to Google, it’s cough syrup mixed with Sprite.

        I liked my interpretation better :(

        Cheers,

        Mitch
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  3. Marquitta on Nov 8, 2011

    This comic is such a great post! You had a great idea to do this..You are very creative..I am looking forward to learn how to do this..
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  4. Leo on Nov 8, 2011

    Hi Mitch!

    I know it is really very tough to fit it in a comics in three panels. It is a challenge to convey the message with less number of words. You have done it wonderfully. I always fight with my boss for a raise. I hope I win this time :-).
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  5. John@ex girlfriend quotes on Nov 8, 2011

    Hi!

    I am eager to know what happens next in the JG’s vacation. I hope all the fun does not spoiled. Actually, I also need a break and hope to go on a vacation next year :-1. Mitch, on web everyone likes to read short and simple stuff. You have done great with this three panel comics.
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  6. Mitchell Allen
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    on Nov 8, 2011

    I did? No, you mean JOHN did! LOL

    I’m just the guy you hear in the background LMAO

    Cheers,

    Mitch
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  7. Anna on Nov 8, 2011

    I like so much comics, but I am not good as you! You are so professional, LOL. Congrats!This is the first time I saw this blog and I am really impressed:)
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  8. Katherine Lindholm on Nov 9, 2011

    You are great with your comics artwork! Congrats! I enjoyed it…
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    • JG
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      on Nov 11, 2011

      Thank you Katherine! I’m glad you enjoyed it :)

  9. sandraw2580 on Nov 10, 2011

    I love the comic JG! And are you good friends with Mitch? If that’s the case, even if not, you should do a comic where MItch will be the one writing the dialogue! That would be really great! Or let Mitch do the comic (since “he” was the one who did this one) and you write! Hahaha! Can’t wait next week!
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    • JG
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      on Nov 11, 2011

      Hey Sandra, thanks for the compliment! Yes Mitch is my good buddy, so if anyone else beside me it gonna get the credit for this thing I don’t mind if it’s him, lol

      Stick around the fun continues this coming Monday!

  10. Hugh from Catalog Designs on Nov 10, 2011

    Funny! I feel sorry for JG. His vacation is cut short. Haha!

    • JG
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      on Nov 11, 2011

      Thanks for the sympathy, Hugh! We’ll have to see if I can get my vacation back on track!

  11. Tony Scott on Nov 11, 2011

    Whoa, I hope the vacation will not be ruined. I’ll definitely see the succeeding parts.
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    • JG
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      on Nov 11, 2011

      Thanks Tony! Yes stick around for the exciting part two of JG’s Vacation to see what happens next!

  12. EleonoraEOF on Nov 13, 2011

    :))) Great idea for a funny cartoon! I feel sorry for JG and his short vacation!!! :)
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    • JG
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      on Nov 14, 2011

      Hi Eleonora, yes thanks for your sympathy LOL. :)

  13. Karylle Lynch on Nov 13, 2011

    hahaha definitely these are hilarious comics. I love and enjoyed reading it. Thank you for posting! :)
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    • JG
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      on Nov 14, 2011

      Hi Karylle, I’m glad you enjoy them, thanks for reading!

  14. Jasper on Nov 13, 2011

    Great post! you had a very creative idea to do this artwork. I enjoyed reading it and job well done. I’m looking forward on your next post.
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    • JG
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      on Nov 14, 2011

      Thanks Jasper, I appreciate the comment!

  15. Isabella on Nov 14, 2011

    I really want to know what will happen next in the JG’s vacation. I hope all the happenings will not spoil. I think I need a break and wish to go on a vacation next year.
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    • JG
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      on Nov 14, 2011

      Hi Isabella, well the next one is up and hilarity/calamity has ensued :) thanks for reading!

  16. KateW81 on Nov 16, 2011

    Indeed!A very funny comic.You’re very good with your craft.Keep the good work up.
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  17. Pamie on Nov 18, 2011

    I like your comic idea you are such a great !I hope I can do this also..
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  18. Seb from pedometer watches on Nov 18, 2011

    Great comic. I need a vacation too. it’s getting cold in Canada. Wish I had your talent.
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    • JG
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      on Nov 21, 2011

      Thanks Seb, I appreciate the compliment. Man that cold is setting in here in Wisconsin, USA too…brrrr…

  19. Mitch Mitchell on Nov 19, 2011

    Personally I don’t think there’s anything wrong with the 4-panel comic; is there some standard in the industry saying you have to go to only 3? Actually no, since one of my favorite comics vacillates between 2 & 4 panels all the time (I hope this doesn’t go into spam): http://www.gocomics.com/9chickweedlane/2011/11/12

    So just go and do your thing. Course, me being me, I’m wondering if your girl has a weave or if that’s her natural hair. lol
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    • JG
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      on Nov 21, 2011

      Hey there Mitch! Nah there’s no real standard, I was only trying to set a goal for myself..and failing lol.

      and LOL a couple of other people asked me if that was a weave! I figure I already got kicked in the face so I ain’t asking her! :)

  20. Lizzy from Car Lease Los Angeles on Nov 21, 2011

    Haha, I make winters and stuff? Well…um, nice try? I can see how condensing a strip into 3 or 4 panels would be hard- I guess you could try writing jokes? Like one-liner type things and try to turn that into comic form? If that makes sense…makes sense in my head. Lol.

  21. India Web Hosting
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    on Nov 25, 2011

    Actually last pic is much more expressive than the others so I didn’t liked the idea of merging it with the third one, suggest one of the above commentators.

  22. olivia34newton on Nov 30, 2011

    Nice work, love the bikini. =)
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    • JG
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      on Dec 5, 2011

      Thanks, I worked hard on those small cartoon strips of cloth lol! :)

  23. Meagan on Dec 1, 2011

    Hey your work is such a big Wow!!!i love it… ever since i like to read comics;=)
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    • JG
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      on Dec 5, 2011

      Thanks a lot for reading, Meagan!

  24. Ethel on Dec 11, 2011

    comics are really fun to read! :) hehe! good job!
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  25. Danielle from paris vacation apartments on Jan 3, 2012

    Wow! Just found it. These are great. I’m going to read more!

  26. Lana from Christian Clothing on Jan 25, 2012

    JG,
    That is some crazy and imaginative story line. It can pack a real punch in its meaning. A person could think about it for a while and keep thinking about possible messages.

    Congrats
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  27. Karen from seo los angeles on Feb 8, 2012

    Haha love the comic. You just can’t escape from the crap no matter where you go huh? And I never really considered how hard it is to squeeze a cohesive story into 3 or 4 frames. (PS I also absolutely love Calvin & Hobbes!!)

    • JG
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      on Feb 10, 2012

      No my trials and tribulations apparently will follow me to the ends of the Earth!

      Oh, the indignity of being JG…

  28. Jonathan from Destin Rentals on Feb 10, 2012

    “Within reason of course” — Great line! You can have anything on the menu….under $20

    • JG
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      on Feb 11, 2012

      Is it possible this is why I was kicked in the face? Nah, couldn’t be.


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