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Setting Her Up (free version)

Just to be clear, I’m not knocking the Spider-Man trope. It’s effective and satisfying. Not everything has to be constantly reinvented in order to avoid getting labeled as a hack. Though, it was cool in Spider-Man II when they flipped it by having Doc Ock on the ceiling instead.

Or maybe it is hack. I dunno anymore. Is this why the next Spider-Verse is getting delayed for so long? I know I don’t envy the minefield those writers must be dealing with. Not that I would turn it down i...

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The Doppel Gäng — Eternal Beach City

Do these sorts of things need disclaimers nowadays? Don’t hit anyone with a baseball bat, even if you feel they are diametrically opposed to your worldview (flawed or not) and perceive what they have to offer as cultural and social poison. Not only because you might be wrong, but… ya know. Don’t hurt people. Also, it’s a crime, I’m pretty sure.

Actually, one exception. It’s fine if they’re cartoons. Cartoon characters will be fine after basically anything.

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The Doppel Gäng (free version)

Do these sorts of things need disclaimers nowadays? Don’t hit anyone with a baseball bat, even if you feel they are diametrically opposed to your worldview (flawed or not) and perceive what they have to offer as cultural and social poison. Not only because you might be wrong, but… ya know. Don’t hurt people. Also, it’s a crime, I’m pretty sure.

Actually, one exception. It’s fine if they’re cartoons. Cartoon characters will be fine after basically anything.

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No Boundaries — Eternal Beach City

There’s one more non-orientable surface sex joke that I couldn’t fit in. Möbius Strip tease. There. That’s all of them. If you can think of another one, comment below.

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No Boundaries (free version)

There’s one more non-orientable surface sex joke that I couldn’t fit in. Möbius Strip tease. There. That’s all of them. If you can think of another one, comment below.

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Mything the Point — Eternal Beach City

Did you know Pandora’s box was actually a jar? What kinda phoning-it-in, home-by-five, I-get-paid-the-same-either-way translator signed off on that? Does it change the meaning and significance of the story? Probably not. Actually, it does make more sense as a box. How do you open a jar? Well, I guess some jars do have lids. Maybe the translator forgot that for a second too and that’s why he assumed it was a box? Anyway, happy pride month!

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Mything the Point (free version)

Did you know Pandora’s box was actually a jar? What kinda phoning-it-in, home-by-five, I-get-paid-the-same-either-way translator signed off on that? Does it change the meaning and significance of the story? Probably not. Actually, it does make more sense as a box. How do you open a jar? Well, I guess some jars do have lids. Maybe the translator forgot that for a second too and that’s why he assumed it was a box? Anyway, happy pride month!

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Bird in the Hand — Eternal Beach City

Do those kinds of traps actually work? I honestly don’t think I’ve ever seen that style of trap outside of cartoons. I’d like to try it do see if it would work, the only issue is that I don’t have anything I want to catch. I guess I could “catch” my cat. But, that feels a little mean to her. Maybe someone else’s cat?

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Bird in the Hand (free version)

Do those kinds of traps actually work? I honestly don’t think I’ve ever seen that style of trap outside of cartoons. I’d like to try it do see if it would work, the only issue is that I don’t have anything I want to catch. I guess I could “catch” my cat. But, that feels a little mean to her. Maybe someone else’s cat?

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Gothkeeping — Eternal Beach City

Okay! So, I have five more comics written. They’re all layed out. I have a tight sketch done of the next one. The *idea* for all this is that I’ll be able to maintain three comics a week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) but working on several comics simultaneously. That’s the idea at ant rate. Hopefully it works as well in practice. This is presuming I don’t waste time designing and constructing a papercraft lifeguard chair you end up seeing barely the edge of!

It’s okay though,...

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Gothkeeping (free version)

Okay! So, I have five more comics written. They’re all layed out. I have a tight sketch done of the next one. The *idea* for all this is that I’ll be able to maintain three comics a week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) but working on several comics simultaneously. That’s the idea at ant rate. Hopefully it works as well in practice. This is presuming I don’t waste time designing and constructing a papercraft lifeguard chair you end up seeing barely the edge of!

It’s oka...

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On My Whatever — Eternal Beach City

I try not to get too mad at people who say “on my way” for extended spans of time that clearly stretch beyond mere travel time. I try not to even get mad internally because I know I’m the future, maybe meeting someone else, I’ll end up doing to same because of parking or something comes up and then I’ll feel like a hypocrite and a dick.

So, just remember, kids. Shame is important. Feel shame about things you haven’t even done yet. It’s the only way we’re going to start b...

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On My Whatever (free version)

I try not to get too mad at people who say “on my way” for extended spans of time that clearly stretch beyond mere travel time. I try not to even get mad internally because I know I’m the future, maybe meeting someone else, I’ll end up doing to same because of parking or something comes up and then I’ll feel like a hypocrite and a dick.

So, just remember, kids. Shame is important. Feel shame about things you haven’t even done yet. It’s the only way we’re going to start b...

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Kicking and Screaming — Eternal Beach City

So, first of all, I know what you’re going to say “girls don’t call it ‘jerking off’”. Well, you know what? Some do. What are you? Every girl? Do you know every girl? If you do, that’s kinda weird, but also would be interesting. How would you even do that? How would you make time for every girl in the world? Are you friends or just acquaintances? How did you meet? Send me a DM. I have so many questions.

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Kicking and Screaming (free version)

So, first of all, I know what you’re going to say “girls don’t call it ‘jerking off’”. Well, you know what? Some do. What are you? Every girl? Do you know every girl? If you do, that’s kinda weird, but also would be interesting. How would you even do that? How would you make time for every girl in the world? Are you friends or just acquaintances? How did you meet? Send me a DM. I have so many questions.

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Knowing is Half the Battle — Eternal Beach City

Yes, those are egg rolls they’re sitting on. While I was building the little set, I realized that I hadn’t gotten anything the right size for Kayla and Allison to sit on. Luckily, I was also eating egg rolls at the time, and that’s when inspiration struck.

Basically, I sacrificed my own nutrition for the sake of art. So I better not hear anything about lacking integrity. Cleanliness? That’s another story, seeing as how the egg roll is still just sitting in a diorama behind my be...

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Knowing is Half the Battle (free version)

Yes, those are egg rolls they’re sitting on. While I was building the little set, I realized that I hadn’t gotten anything the right size for Kayla and Allison to sit on. Luckily, I was also eating egg rolls at the time, and that’s when inspiration struck.

Basically, I sacrificed my own nutrition for the sake of art. So I better not hear anything about lacking integrity. Cleanliness? That’s another story, seeing as how the egg roll is still just sitting in a diorama behind my be...

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Mint Condition — Eternal Beach City

First of all I have a website now! It’s nothing super fancy, but you can read through the comics much easier now. Second, sorry for not having anything new for a week. I could make excuses, but ultimately, I have weapons-grade ADHD and I continuously got distracted dispite working on the comics every day. Point is, I have the next three comics written and I’ll endeavor to lot let this happen again. Three times a week is my...

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Mint Condition (free version)

First of all I have a website now! It’s nothing super fancy, but you can read through the comics much easier now. Second, sorry for not having anything new for a week. I could make excuses, but ultimately, I have weapons-grade ADHD and I continuously got distracted dispite working on the comics every day. Point is, I have the next three comics written and I’ll endeavor to lot let this happen again. Three times a week is my...

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The Roast of Kayla (free version)

I think the roasted pig turned out pretty well. Little did I realize that in the panel there wouldn’t be any room to see the sticks holding up him up. I could have just held him with my hand by his tail.

Or her tail! Girl pigs can be roasted too, ya know. Although, you know, just to cut all the speculation off at the pass. I’m officially calling it now. He’s a boy pig. It’s canon. Sorry to ruin your next “Eternal Beach City Theories” YouTube video. Damn it. Now I fe...

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The Red Zone — Eternal Beach City

I dunno about you, but, I really hate when people do this to me while at work. When I blush and people excitedly point it out, that is. And there’s nothing you can do about it. Also, my face sometimes gets red when I’m drunk too. So, maybe I’m just drinking at work! Ever think of that?! How about you think before accusing me of blushing for any other reason!

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The Roast of Kayla — Eternal Beach City

I think the roasted pig turned out pretty well. Little did I realize that in the panel there wouldn’t be any room to see the sticks holding up him up. I could have just held him with my hand by his tail.

Or her tail! Girl pigs can be roasted too, ya know. Although, you know, just to cut all the speculation off at the pass. I’m officially calling it now. He’s a boy pig. It’s canon. Sorry to ruin your next “Eternal Beach City Theories” YouTube video. Damn it. Now I fe...

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Good Vibrations (free version)

Am I right, ladies? No pockets can be QUITE the inconvenience. But when life gives you lemons, put ‘em in your swimsuit. I’m pretty sure that’s how the expression goes.

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Good Vibrations — Eternal Beach City

Look at this cute little doctor’s office I built! The foot holsters for the stirrups are Juul pod caps.


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Fruit of the Loom (free version)

Believe it on not, I almost posted this comic with a mislabeling of “Fruit by the Foot” as “Fruit Roll-Ups”. Oh, the tremendous shame I would feel if I had injected the wrong moniker onto such a delectable “fruit” adjacent treat. I guess that’s what I get for getting my proofreading done by a Swedish guy who’s never even heard of either.

If you’re from the UK, they’re like “Fruit Winders” I guess. If you’re from anywhere else, imagine a brightly colore...

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Fruit of the Loom — Eternal Beach City

Believe it on not, I almost posted this comic with a mislabeling of “Fruit by the Foot” as “Fruit Roll-Ups”. Oh, the tremendous shame I would feel if I had injected the wrong moniker onto such a delectable “fruit” adjacent treat. I guess that’s what I get for getting my proofreading done by a Swedish guy who’s never even heard of either.


If you’re from the UK, they’re like “Fruit Winders” I guess. If you’re from anywhere else, imagine a brig...

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Draw Me Like Your Ghibli Girls (free version)

Oh my gawd. I thought this would be way less effort. I had to do a bunch of stuff I’d never done before, and I don’t know how long it’s been since I last drew something on paper! Was it worth to effort? Weirdly, it didn’t actually end up looking as “homemade” as I expected. It was really fun though!

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Draw Me Like Your Ghibli Girls — Eternal Beach City

Oh my gawd. I thought this would be way less effort. I had to do a bunch of stuff I’d never done before, and I don’t know how long it’s been since I last drew something on paper! Was it worth to effort? Weirdly, it didn’t actually end up looking as “homemade” as I was thinking. It was really fun though!


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A Little Green (free version)

I know it’s not charismatic to tout one’s own self-perceived creative success, but I feel like many people might be overlooking how clever I am. This is a crime that cannot go unaddressed. The last comic’s lack was called “Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow”. Not only does it reference the theme of poetry but it’s a double meaning that’s not revealed until the end referencing the dividing of media into parts, or “parting”. I’m mean C’MON!

And this for t...

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A Little Green — Eternal Beach City

I know it’s not charismatic to tout one’s own self-perceived creative success, but I feel like many people might be overlooking how clever I am. This is a crime that *cannot* go unaddressed. The last comic’s lack was called “Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow”. Not only does it reference the theme of poetry but-

Fuck! I have to go to work. I had more to say. Uh, this title has three meanings and an O’Henry reference in the third panel. I’ll finish explaining more later!

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