Grizzly & The Bear Patrol 10

[kybearfuzz]

It took me a bit longer to get this issue done, but I like how it turned out. I've finally reached the double-digits in terms of number of issues. Honestly, I never thought I'd do this many and I'm happy to say I'm looking forward to doing more.

I put the rest of the issue behind the spoiler cut to keep everyone's pages from going crazy. There are 18 full-sized graphic pages behind the cut. There are story notes at the very end.

• "Winnie Ticket & The Lottery Legion" came up while I was sitting at work one day. It just struck me as so funny, a woman in a lottery ticket outfit directing a bunch of henchmen in lottery number ball costumes. I didn't think I could seriously make them a threat to the team, so they just appeared as a distraction for them. I left the number of the "Legionnaires" open. There could be dozen of them potentially.
  
  
• This is the first part of my attempt at a multi-issue arc. Not knowing how many issues of this comic I will make, I wanted to get Grizzly's full origin in print, but I knew that telling the story would take more than one issue to cover. I've already plotted the next issue out and will start working on it soon.
  
  
• I tried to incorporate some of the character drawings I'd done recently into this issue. The idea of The Brawn being a large, hairy muscular race was appealing and having them wear revealing clothing was fun too.
  

Any questions, comments, or criticisms? I welcome them all. :)

Comments

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

It's really strong story arc and your drawings are delightful! You are so amazingly talented!

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

Thank Neil! I admit I had fun drawing this one. I've already got the next issue story in the works.

[texwriterbear.livejournal.com]

Great job as always Mark. I look forward to seeing what happens next!!!!

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

No real spoilers, but you might see a familiar face in the next issue :)

[maxauburn.livejournal.com]

That was fantastic!!!

I love it!

Now I can't wait to see how this will progress!

You are as great at writing stories as you are at drawing them!

I love the whole "Origin of Grizzly and his people." angle.

The action was awesome, and the ending felt
very much like when Boba Fett took off with Han
frozen in carbonite near the end of EMPIRE
STRIKES BACK!!

Can't wait for the next chapter!

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

Thanks :)

It usually takes me 2-3 months to crank out an issue. Hopefully, the next one will be out this summer. :)

[maxauburn.livejournal.com]

Cool!

[dr-tectonic.livejournal.com]

Ooo, arc plot! I like it.

Good cliffhanger. Can't wait for #11!

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

Thanks, handsome! I'm glad you're enjoying it! :)

[epinoid.livejournal.com]

This is wonderful! I am very thankful for your creativity and talent!

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

Awww... thanks :)

[bruinwi.livejournal.com]

Have a care. Early on in the history of "Bear With Me", I tackled a story arc involving "Bear Fair" a fictional Bear Gathering. I initially thought it would last 3-6 episodes. Looking back, I was surprised to see it took up the better part of a full year! Apparently, I had a lot to say on the subject. I trust you'll be able to edit more effectively than I did.

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

Well, I've been trying to plot this out to take three. I wont push it to four because it's just too much work!