I’ve been working on a new comic. It’s called “Salad Days” and these two panels are a sneak peek from Chapter 1. If you’re familiar with Apple at all, then you know he’s always searching for (and eluded by) greater meaning and companionship–I’m hoping he can finally get in on some of that in this story! It’s a bit of a departure from previous Fruit Pals episodes, as Apple quits his office job in the first few pages and the bulk of it centers around his new volunteer position with gorillas. I am really excited to do a story with gorillas, by the way (if you haven’t watched Koko: A Talking Gorilla, then you don’t know what it is to be alive and part of the world). There is still a lot of work to do, but ultimately “Salad Days” is going to be in the neighborhood of 100 pages or so, with the release of Chapters 1 and 2 coinciding with the Stumptown Comics Fest in April. Mrk yr clndrs.
Perfect title!
Thanks, Susicles. I “tossed” it around in my head for a few days before making the final decision. HEH HEH AH HA
I hope you ran it through the spinner so it’s nice and dry too HARR
Call me rotten, but I strongly lobby that if Apple finds love or meaning, that he eventually gets his heart broken again (and in spectacular way). There’s nothing funny or relateable about happiness. This why “The Office” is a crap show and why romcoms end when the guy gets the girl, or vice versa.
You are right, misery4eva. I have been thinking similar things about happy endings (although I should say that I am a fan of “The Office,” but I guess it’s for things like how mean Michael is to Toby, and not for what a great team Pam and Jim are) ever since I made up my mind for someone to like Apple back. Ultimately, I don’t think I will be able to resist some souring of the spirit along the way, so don’t you worry your rotten little head!