Caw-caus

Note: When I decided I wanted to make a strip themed around the election, I already knew what I had to do. The joke truly writes itself. I think this is the first strip that takes place at a defined location instead of a simple room with a table. I would like to keep experimenting […]

Wise Worms

Six-panel comic. Sparky the Eagle tells his laid-back friend James the Worm that he saw a strange suit that looked just like him at the football game. James says imitation is the greatest form of flattery, and Sparky feels better.

Note: This strip marked the first appearance of James the Worm! When considering what I would like to create for a new character, I start with making sure the character adds something new to the comedic dynamic. James’ laid-back nature renders him immune to Sparky’s antics, contrary to the exasperated Rebekah. I was also thought […]

A Helping Wing

Note: Originally, Rebekah was supposed to be one of many human characters to appear alongside Sparky. However, I grew attached to her design and her sarcastic and exhausted personality pairs well with Sparky’s shenanigans. I decided that, instead of having a large cast of human companions, the comic would instead feature a lighter cast of […]

Flying Solo

Six-panel comic. Sparky the Eagle awkwardly tries to break up with his phone, which keeps chirping for his attention. When he angrily asks if it’s even listening, it answers, “Sorry, I didn’t get that.”

Note: When a comic strip for the Liberty Champion was greenlit, I immediately knew that the university mascot Sparky the Eagle had to be the main character! I had a lot of fun taking his mascot costume design and adapting it in the style of traditional newspaper cartoons. His face allows for a great deal […]

The Early Bird…

Six-panel comic. Sparky the Eagle brags to a sleepy Rebekah about his 5am routine for 8am classes, then oversleeps until 8:42am.

Note: This was the first comic I made! I was really happy with how it turned out, especially considering it was my first foray into this kind of work. The panels in this strip are square, unlike the landscape style panels that I began using in every strip following. While I can definitely see the […]