I don’t know if combining the last line of the scary story and the first joke to come after into one comic strip is a good idea or not. Objectively, I mean.
I think it’s great, personally. But as a storyteller (especially in this day and age of comment sections under comics) you realize that you can never accurately predict how the general population is going to respond.
You guys- the ones who come right straight to Hubriscomics.com- probably get it the way I intended. You guys wait, though, ’til this one goes to GoComics.com/hubris, and we’ll see how Non-Hubris-Specific Readers weigh in. That’ll be an acid test.
Is the storyteller Beau?
Ok, is Scoffy and gang still in there somewhere, or did they run away with Clem for some hijinks?
Well, I think the joke is great, and the pregnant pause in panel 2 sets it up perfectly. As for GoComics commenters, ignore anyone who doesn’t have the green “premium member” oval by their name – the criticisms of non-paying free-loaders does not count. And speaking of those who pay over at GoComics, do you at least get a pittance from us, or is it a wash after paying GC any fees they charge you to put your content there?
I think it’s great.
So maybe Jed was the one that got away and the storyteller is his grandson or great grandson? Noticing it looks like most of the event is at the fire listening… hehehe. Still could have someone pop a balloon in the back or something and cause a fun riot.
I was expecting a scream in the last panel! THAT would have set up some real STANKY reactions!
I avoid comments on your GoComics Hubris page, though I like re-reading the strips there
Ding-ding-ding-ding-ding!
Did they pee himself/herself from terror or are they like my sister and have a small bladder that is overactive? XD
BAH HAHAHAHA!