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I'd apologize for today's filler, but ConnectiCon was so absurdly awesome this year that I simply did not have the energy produce a comic for today when it was all done.

The combination of the Webcomic Charity Auction, hosting the Cosplay Death Match, making an emergency trip back to Boston to restock books and generally being a part of this spectacular show has totally drained me. Being so empty has never felt so good.

The comic resumes tomorrow.
Thanks to each and every one of you who made this year's ConnectiCon one of the most memorable for me.

Rock on.

I'm at CONNECTICON!

Read the news posts from the past few days for all the relevant information!

There may be crummy filler for Monday or some (hopefully) entertaining picture from the convention in place of a comic. I apologize ahead of time if that is the case.

That's all from me for now.
Rock on, and see you at CONNECTICON!

The perpetrating poacher in today's comic is Chris. Two years ago he was the winning bidder at the ConnectiCon Webcomic Auction to get a named appearance in the comic. I've brought him back because I have another promise to keep to him.

I will be at CONNECTICON this weekend. It's going to be awesome.

I will not be hosting the Cosplay Chess Game this year. I've chosen Rosscott as my replacement. He's going to be awesome.

I will be hosting the Cosplay Death Match this weekend. It's going to be metal and full of costumed death.

THE WEBCOMICS AUCTION FOR THE GULF is still going strong. You can bid on a piece of original artwork I did or on any of the other amazing pieces contributed by very generous and enormously talented webcomickers.

That's all from me for now.
Rock on.

This big panel picture was in my head since last week's "cloud" gag and I'm happy with how it turned out.

Otherwise everything I mentioned in yesterday's news post is the same stuff I would've talked about today, so I just copied and pasted the whole thing for you folks to read. Again.

An original, exclusive picture of Bort is still up for auction at the WEBCOMICS AUCTION FOR THE GULF. You have until next week to bid on it or any of the other fantastic pieces of art in this great charity event.

This weekend I'll be at the legendary and epic CONNECTICON! If you've been reading these news posts over the last eight years you'll know that ConnectiCon is my favorite convention to attend. Period. I've been attending and involved with this convention since its maiden voyage and I won't stop going until they lock me out.

I'm proud to be hosting the second annual Cosplay Death Match this year, too! I filmed a promo for it yesterday and should have a link to the finished video sometime before the end of the week. There are even some openings for contestants available, so sign up if you want to live or die by the whim of a bloodthirsty crowd!

This year I will not be hosting the Cosplay Chess Game. This is my own decision and will be proudly "passing the torch" of hosting this event to Rosscott. If you're going to be at ConnectiCon this weekend, please show him the same amount of love you've shown me on that stage.

That's all from me for now.
Rock on.

An original, exclusive picture of Bort is still up for auction at the WEBCOMICS AUCTION FOR THE GULF. You have until next week to bid on it or any of the other fantastic pieces of art in this great charity event.

This weekend I'll be at the legendary and epic CONNECTICON! If you've been reading these news posts over the last eight years you'll know that ConnectiCon is my favorite convention to attend. Period. I've been attending and involved with this convention since its maiden voyage and I won't stop going until they lock me out.

I'm proud to be hosting the second annual Cosplay Death Match this year, too! I filmed a promo for it yesterday and should have a link to the finished video sometime before the end of the week. There are even some openings for contestants available, so sign up if you want to live or die by the whim of a bloodthirsty crowd!

This year I will not be hosting the Cosplay Chess Game. This is my own decision and will be proudly "passing the torch" of hosting this event to Rosscott. If you're going to be at ConnectiCon this weekend, please show him the same amount of love you've shown me on that stage.

That's all from me for now.
Rock on.

I drew today's comic while sitting on the Esplanade in Boston yesterday. It was my attempt to continue an old Fourth of July holiday tradition where my friends gather on the shore of the Charles River and relax all day long until the fireworks light up the night sky.

I was the only one of my friends there this year. Still, I got some sun, got some work done (as much as was possible in the blistering heat) and made some new friends who were not only nice enough to keep me company but made sure I was nice and hydrated as well. Thanks John, Cindy, George, Francine, Alonzo and little Isabella.

I'm pleased to announce that the auctions begin today for the WEBCOMICS AUCTION FOR THE GULF. Keep an eye on it today if you're interested in bidding on an original piece of artwork from me, drawn especially for the auction. There are lots of other fantastic webcomickers involved in this charity event and I'm so happy to be a part of it.

That's all from me for now.
Rock on!

Over the last few years I've traditionally made this date a filler day, but not this year. Still, if you'll all indulge me for a second while I "level up."

It's my birthday today.
Happy birthday to me!
Today I hit level 31.

...oh god. I'm in my thirties. That's plural now!

Stunt looking at his female boss and thinking "criminals" is my favorite panel in today's comic. Originally I had him looking at the assembled poachers, but the symbolism of him looking at a woman (who's his superior) and thinking that was just too powerful a character moment for me to pass up. Plus, all the people who are convinced I'm a woman-hating chauvinist will have a field day with it. Tee hee.

In other news, mine will be among the first round of artwork put up for auction for the WEBCOMICS AUCTION FOR THE GULF on Monday. I hope you folks like what you see and, if you choose to bid on it, all the proceeds will be going to a good cause.

If you want to donate directly to charities that are helping with the Gulf Oil Spill, or even get involved yourself, here are some other resources:

Huffington Post compilation of organizations and charities.

Matter of Trust.

Greater New Orleans Foundation.

Better Business Bureau compilation of approved charities.

I do sincerely hope that helps.

That's all from me for now.
Rock on and have a nice weekend!

I admit this is a ridiculous strip. As I was drawing it I kept saying to myself, "This is so freaking silly." But that's the beauty of the Wild Edge for me. It's a land so infused with chaos that literally any idea is possible, no matter how ridiculous or silly.

I guess that wasn't rain after all, though.
Ew.

Originally Bort's big, bulbous eye was never meant to be expressive at all, but when you've got a character that never talks the eyes become very important. So necessity drove me to change his eye today. The joke never would've worked if it'd remained fixed and emotionless.

I picked up a few comic books yesterday. Here's my quick thoughts on them.

- I am absolutely done with Justice Society of America. I haven't really enjoyed either team of the JSA since the new writing team took over so I'm just going to save my money from now on.

- When did the Red Lantern Corps in Green Lantern get so bloody interesting? No pun intended. Dex-Starr's origin totally tugged on my heartstrings.

- I'm curious to see where Action Comics is going now that it's spotlighting Lex Luthor. This month was a good start.

- Every single issue of Atomic Robo cracks me up. This month's offering is no different. I love Undead Edison.

- I think I'm the only one on the internet who doesn't think that Wonder Woman's new outfit is all that bad.

- Deadpool's shriveled, puny soul is adorable.

That's all from me for now.
Rock on.

Once again there's only a little bit of news to report today, as the heat continues to make things uncomfortable and sluggish here at Mookie HQ.

I completed and sent off an original Wild Edge piece for the Webcomics Auction for the Gulf Coast. I do hope you folks like it once it goes up for auction.

I still plan on donating money out of my own pocket to another charity benefiting the Gulf Coast. I know I said I was going to compile a list of charities for you folks last week, but I am a scatterbrained knucklehead and it slipped my mind. I'll do it this week.

Also... what the hell happened to June? It's over already?!

That's all from me for now.
Rock on.

I literally have nothing of interest to say today down here in the news box.

Unless you consider it being so uncomfortably hot here in my apartment that I'm surprised I was able to get today's comic done without smearing ink all over the place an interesting bit of news.

It's not so much "interesting" as it is "bluugh."

That's all from me for now.
Bluugh.

PortCon Maine was, as always, a blast. I love Portland and the people who both run and attend this lovely convention. I'm always flattered that they ask me to return and, even though I didn't spend Friday night in a dress, I hope they ask me to return next year because I would gladly do so.

I managed to get today's comic done while at the convention. I do hope you folks like it.

Many thanks to the readers who came to visit me at my table and at my panels. Many thanks to all the old friends I got to hang out with over the weekend. Many thanks to PortCon for being such an awesome convention.

That's all from me for now.
Rock on!

I'm at PortCon Maine today! Come by and say "hi" if you're in the area, as I'll be in a terrific mood. I love going to Maine and that general "happiness of being" tends to spread when I'm at PortCon.

The comic ought to resume normally on Monday. I'll let you folks know otherwise, and if there's surprise Monday filler I apologize ahead of time for it.

That's all from me for now.
See you at PortCon Maine!

You might say that was quite a stunt Bort pulled.
Tee hee.

Anyhow, there's not much news to report today besides my aforementioned appearance at PortCon Maine this weekend, my new examples of amateur photography and my participation in WEBCOMICS AUCTION FOR THE GULF (even though Carly hasn't listed my name yet).

Oh. There is one thing. I have fallen behind in sending out book orders since the beginning of the month. I don't have any excuses for this besides my own notoriously scattered brain. All book orders will be sent out before I leave for PortCon Maine this weekend. Sorry for the delay.

That's all from me for now.
Rock on!

Just a couple of new quickies today to keep you folks informed about things involving me.

This weekend I'll be returning to PortCon Maine to cause more trouble and say "hello" to folks who come out to see me. I always enjoy this delightful little show, if for no other reason than I will have spent at least one night in a dress.

I've also posted a couple of new examples of my amateur photography. It was my first time working with a new model and it was a great learning experience. Check them out if you like. I think they're neat, but I'm biased.

That's all from me for now.
Rock on.

And so the week-long "interlude" of Miranda's continuing investigation into the mystery of the Beast draws to a close and we come upon the next tale... Escape from the Wild Edge. I hope you folks are as excited as I am to see Bort again.

The new Donation Wallpaper is up for your perusal and approval. I hope you like it.

Last week I said I was going to donate all of the money raised from the donation wallpaper to a charity dedicated to helping those affected by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. My own research, combined with the suggestions you fine folks e-mailed to me, turned up an almost overwhelming number of charities. I found one, however, that made me change my plan entirely.

Instead of spearheading a fund-raiser of my own I've decided to get in contact with the talented Carly Monardo, who will hopefully accept a donation of original artwork from me for her WEBCOMICS AUCTION FOR THE GULF. Many thanks to the flu-addled reader who brought this to my attention.

Later on this week I'll compile a list of the other charities and organizations that I checked out so folks can donate to them directly. Besides helping out the auction mentioned above, I still plan to make a donation out of my own pocket to one of those various charities.

That's all from me for now.
Rock on.