You might notice I’m trying a new method of coloring. Lately I’ve been unhappy with the inconsistency of the coloring of the strips. Some have been good, but some haven’t been sitting well with me. The painterly approach takes a lot of time as well. I’m hoping this will give me both better results and take less time to complete. Hope you like it.
Previously on Marooned…
While attempting to send a message to Earth, John fell ill. He returned to the Martian sanctuary Vita to administer antibiotics, which made him worse. Ugo has now brought him to the Volotrum (also called The Dark Ones), his only remaining chance to be healed.
Meanwhile, Asimov and Ril got trapped in a sandstorm and had taken sanctuary inside Captain John’s ship.
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The current storyline starts right here, or you can read from the beginning of the strip. Be sure to check out the new reader page, which explains the story and the main characters.
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I think the new coloring method makes the characters more vivid.
Good, that’s one thing I hoped to accomplish. Thanks!
New coloring method is crisp, and if it’s faster, so much the better. The painted stuff was nice, and I loves me some texture, but it can also get muddy. New way is better.
In other news, check out the incredible narrative chops on you! Huge chunk o’ story today. Huge.
Thanks Og – muddy is indeed the operative word on what I felt was an issue.
don’t worry about the coloring! focus on the story!
btw, the volutrum are the more tech-sawwy ones? i think it is hard to do anything with three elephant legs, so they must have come up with something handy and techie.
I’m interested why you think the Volotrum are tech savvy…
Are the Volotrum like Jor-El and the rest of the Martians like the Kryptonian Science Council? Did they warn of an impending disaster and no one listened? Did they send a baby on a ship to earth? Is that baby John?!?!
I like the coloring on this one, but then I’ve always liked the coloring of Marooned.
I just can’t picture John as Superman
Thanks Evan!
The old dudes have big mouths but can’t speak with proper grammar.
it’s -> its
Ah good call Zombie, I failed to proofread! I’ll have to fix that.
I like the new coloring style. The characters pop out better. It reminds me of watching an animated cartoon. I also like how you have that one character walking out of the shadows.
Wow seems things are getting complicated. Lots of hints at things that have happened, new roles, the Listener and the Apprentice, Wisdom that was given and ignored. Clearly I can see that you have bigger things in store for the story as it develops.
Yep this story has been sitting a long time and encompasses all the major themes of Marooned I have (so far).
And just in case it’s not clear from how I wrote it – the Listener *is* the apprentice.
Awesome comic. Looks great!
Thanks Nate!
hmm… I guess sensitivity doesn’t come with wisdom?
Or tactfulness either!
It’s fun to see how your strip has evolved since the beginning. I like the new change. It is subtle, but it works very well.
Keep it up!
Thank you Matt!