It was work all right. The first part is research and study. But I’ve been doing that all my life.
Even after the drawings are done, there’s all the after effects to ‘age’ the art, then add copyrights- and in some cases even show ink bleeding through from the ‘next page’ (not in these samples, though.) And get the formats right- the size and dimensions have to be accurate. That affects the size of the lettering. Lots of stuff to consider.
Add to that the writing. The gags have to feel right for the period, including the wording. The titles of the artists’ other features need to seem typical of the time period.
catchup 6 months ago
I love these!
rekam Premium Member 6 months ago
Scott, thanks for going back in the archives and giving us a glimpse into the past.
eromlig 6 months ago
Scott? GREAT job! (Let’s not tell rekam, though…)
RonnieAThompson Premium Member 6 months ago
Thanks for sharing the first comic and the interesting history.
The Famous Eccles 6 months ago
Love these “history” strips!
drmickeyg 6 months ago
Adding my voice to the “loving the ‘history’ strips” crew! (Actually, I love all our strips!)
ChessPirate 6 months ago
Didn’t Ed Kennedy go on to work with Laurel and Hardy? ☺
davidlwashburn 6 months ago
The difference in the art styles is the most fascinating thing. Check out the detail. I suspect it took a lot longer to draw one of those.
Thomas Scott Roberts creator 6 months ago
It was work all right. The first part is research and study. But I’ve been doing that all my life.
Even after the drawings are done, there’s all the after effects to ‘age’ the art, then add copyrights- and in some cases even show ink bleeding through from the ‘next page’ (not in these samples, though.) And get the formats right- the size and dimensions have to be accurate. That affects the size of the lettering. Lots of stuff to consider.
Add to that the writing. The gags have to feel right for the period, including the wording. The titles of the artists’ other features need to seem typical of the time period.