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Pg 75: Scare Hair

by Amy on May 14, 2013 at 10:28 AM

This week in Epic Fail: Clodin is trying out a new look to try and get noticed more.

Creator’s Commentary: So, yeah, reference to ‘The Hobbit.’ They sure seem to like their plaits in Middle Earth don’t they?

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The next morning...

TINUVIELLE: Clodin, I need that mirror!
CLODIN: Hang on! I'm working on my new look.
TINUVIELLE: Why?
CLODIN: I'm fed up of being overlooked! There were these girls in town drooling over these dwarves...
GIRLS: Ooo they're sooo sexy!
CLODIN: But they wouldn't look at me twice!
Well no longer! *Clodin reveals his hair in an array of plaits that stand upright upon his head*
TINUVIELLE: EEEP!! *Tinuvielle's hair stands on end*
CLODIN: What do you think?
TINUVIELLE: People will definitely look at you twice!
CLODIN: Hey... You stole my idea!

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Webcomic Kickstarter: Black Snow Two Drink Minimum

by Amy on May 9, 2013 at 3:52 PM

Michael Balistreri, my friend and fellow member of United Webcomics, is endeavouring to fund his Graphic Novel ‘Black Snow: Two Drink Minimum.’

It’s a combination of gritty superhero drama and dark humour. Black Snow is the name of the chain-smoking, alcoholic “superhero” who aspires for fame, but has settled for greed, as he has turned helping people in trouble into a business. He has an incredible variety of super powers, but can’t manage to control any of them.

Michael’s goal is $4000 to make it happen! Rewards include up to three separate volumes of comic books between aproximately 100 – 200 pages each, custom art commissions and the opportunity to design a character for the series. Other rewards include hats, T-shirts, bottle openers and more!

Support Black snow and get this Graphic Novel printed.

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Support Moonhawk Studios’ Kickstarter

by Amy on April 10, 2013 at 9:24 AM

Moonhawk Studios is a great podcast about webcomics, print and web media in general. I was interviewed on their show in July 2012 (here’s a direct link to listen to the episode) and it’s also one of the things I listen to whilst making comics!

Well at the moment Moonhawk Studios is running a Kickstarter to try to raise $300 for new microphones and software to make the podcast better and also produce two holiday specials. In return they are offering their eternal gratitude and various levels of exclusive involvement with the show, like questioning guests (such as your favorite webcomic creator!), writing gags or even taking over the whole show for an episode as guest-host! Check out the Kickstarter for more details.

It’s a great show but the quality is suffering due to lack of new equipment which this fundraiser could provide making it more enjoyable for all. And it is really enjoyable. Even if you don’t back the project just have a listen. Support them if you can.

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Sexy Bunny Day 2013

by Amy on March 29, 2013 at 5:24 AM

Happy Sexy Bunny Day!

Sexy Bunny Day is a cross-webcomic celebration of Easter – with sexy bunnies! 21 webcomics are participating by posting images of their characters dressed in a bunny costume for easter. A list of the participants is below; visit each to see their awesome bunnies. This is the first annual Sexy Bunny Day (SBD) as organised by United Webcomics.

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(FYI – vote image is used as a TWC vote incentive).

So which of Epic Fail’s characters bravely donned a pair of rabbits ears and a fluffy tail? You must be wondering. Is it Amuletts, the red-headed rogue? Or Tinuvielle, the sexy spell-slinger? Maybe Martin the muscular man-muffin? Or Dirk, the attractively brooding Paladin? Why no! It is Clodin, the dare-devil dwarf! He’s short, he’s hairy and he’s dressed as a bunny for your pleasure! (You may argue this doesn’t fall under the remit of ‘sexy bunny’ but he’s trying, okay? And theirs going to be some pervert somewherethat finds him attractive!)

Remember this is an international event so participants may be in different timezones. If someone has not posted their sexy bunny art yet please check back later. A list of all participants is below.

  1. Amy Lets – Epic Fail (No need to click this one – You’re already here!)
  2. Byron Wilkins – 1977 The Comic
  3. Cihan Sesen – Spine
  4. David Shirley | Fera
  5. Hiro Odan – Bridge University
  6. Hushicho – Incubus Tales
  7. J. E. Flint and Eric Flint – The Chronicles of Loth (Maybe)
  8. Jerry McMasters – Webcomic Pete
  9. John Kratky, Tobias Gebhardt, and Stephen Yan – Tales of Hammerfist
  10. Liz Staley – Adrastus
  11. Mark Egan – Back Office
  12. Melissa Stone – Children Of The Tiger
  13. Michael Balistreri – Black Snow Comic
  14. Mike Aston and Shaun Nicholls – Lacey investigations
  15. Nate Hammond – Jazz and Jess
  16. Niauropsaka – Raspberry rain
  17. Nick Gonzo – Execution Day
  18. Peter Anckorn – By The Book
  19. Phil and Max – Indifferently Evil
  20. Uncle Greedy – Steampunk Gorgon
  21. Yellowgerbil – Zoe The Vampire

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Getting Recovery Help Through Art Therapy

by Amy on February 25, 2013 at 10:35 AM

At the foundation of any recovery program is communication. Typically this would mean a lot of talking between the person struggling with an addiction and their therapist. There could be intensive one-on-one conversations as well as group therapy sessions. The success of these sessions depends a lot upon the person doing the talking. It might prove to be a challenge for some folks to open up especially if an addiction has been used to cover up some deep seeded emotional pain.

What happens if the person simply won’t open up? Can sitting in silence help? Perhaps but a more effective approach towards opening up has been found through art therapy. Quite often the simple act of sketching or painting can open up a new line of discussion. Chalk it up to the power of art in its many forms.

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Valentines Day Sex Drive 2013

by Amy on February 14, 2013 at 6:12 AM

Happy Valentines Day everyone! Yet again Epic Fail is participating in the Valentines Day Sex Drive – an excuse for gratuitous nudity (and I’ll take any excuse)! This year Martin has traded his clothing for a bag of magic beans! Oh and Tinuvielle’s there too, to point and laugh, but she ought to watch out because it’s her turn next year!

Click to go to the Nudity! 

NSFW, rather obviously. I’ve used it as a TWC vote incentive so there’s a confirmation you wish to continue (and because I can use all the votes I can get). Sorry for the lack of background, but I don’t suppose you’d be looking at that anyway!

There are 48 webcomics participating in the Valentines Day Sex Drive, meaning 48 webcomics have drawn pictures of their characters naked! Below is a list of all of them. Have fun checking them out. ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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