Send in the Trolls

One winter, many, many years ago...Jeff and I came up with an idea for a story. This was the previously mentioned Biskit storyline. After the concept went on hiatus, I decided to do my own tale in that same world---in the same forest. Taking place 10 years after Biskit's tale (which was to be told after his demise). Biskit, now Zwieback, was reputed to have left a vast treasure hidden within the confines of Haelfern Forest (Darkwood!). Whether this was true or not, did not matter, for word quickly spread...where it eventually made its way to the Trolls.
His interest piqued purely through his greed, Hrrgus, the High Mountain Troll, descended to make his long journey to Darkwood.
As Biskit has been reconstituted, so has Hrrgus. In the process of re-exploring his story, I also developed the Trollish language for him and his kin to speak. Example: "Ghadahr tjoch uod'dkhr mgi tjhrka ihr ghhr-tahrmg'ta mgodahrtjok'nrtz. Yamg hr tjokyanr ghuta! Yagr krogk i'hrgr!!!
That's really hard to type. You can speak it, though.
So, the image you see before you is the original Hrrgus design (with his captive, Aric) from about 2002 or so.

And by the way....
Jeff and I took a trip up to Athens, Ga. this past Friday to go to Drew Weing's Set to Sea book release party. It was located at the ever fab Bizarro-Wuxtry comic shop.
It was pretty neat, but alas, the heat got to both Jeff and I VERY, VERY quickly. Apparently I was beginning to turn red...and that was inside the shop! Plus there was a longer than usual car ride up there...
But really, Set to Sea is a cool little book. If you get a chance, check it out and his blog as well. Congrats again, Drew!
http://www.drewweing.com/

...Chew...Chew...Chew...like S.O.S. but not...'...'...'...'...'...

Flex Fantastic in book stores!

Well, okay - actually the first issue is in only one book store, but so what? It's in a book store! And so is Chew's special issue of Hairball, a comic about pirates, a moose and other tall tales of comical insanity. Special thanks to Robert at Bizarro Wuxtry in Athens, Georgia for taking the time to talk to us, buying our books and allowing us to have our books prominently displayed. If anyone is near the Athens area, stop by Bizarro Wuxtry and buy a book. It's a great store full of little comic gems and really rare and bizarre finds. And while you're at it, check out their music store, which is right below the comic book store and right across from Tasty World where Fluke 2009 was held (that's three shameless plugs - phew). Chew and I also fully endorse the little Italian Bistro that's located just one block away. Food's a little pricey, but they have really good eats. Fresh pasta, fresh bread, great view from the second floor and they have really good espresso. That's all from our recent trip to Athens ... more blogs very soon.

- Jeff Tuffenstuff