Creature (Double) Feature: a Stargate Atlantis comic

[astridv]

This comic was originally tailored for the Stuck on you challenge over at flashfic, but I have at least four more pages to go, and the deadline is *arrhemh* tomorrow? So that's not happening. I actually had the flash of the image this is based on right before that challenge was issued, but only recently got an idea what to do with it. [eta: originally posted as WIP, now complete]

Summary: A tale of mystery, intrigue, alien critters!
Spoilers: set in early season four
Disclaimer: fan art, unauthorized & not for profit.
Characters:

Media: a merry mix of pencil, ink, watercolor, ecoline, acrylics, and Photoshop.

Many thanks to rheanna27 for beta'ing the comic and particularly for helping me with my technobabble, also to friendshipper for script beta. Thanks to patk and Marta for help with Zelenka's Czech.















General question: When reading web comics, do you prefer them printer-friendly, or do you only read them on-screen? I'm considering posting this not in the traditional comic book page format, since that format comes with a lot of limitations that really don't make a lot of sense in this medium - unless readers actually like to print out the artwork. Any input on this would be really helpful. [eta: thanks, everyone, that answers my question :)]

Comments

[trystings.livejournal.com]

Oh Astrid WWWWWWOOOW. This looks great. Amazing artwork! Wonder how they'll catch the little bugger!

(as to your question, I would need to see how a printed version would come out on my (new *g*) color scanner / printer / copier at the office - I don't have a printer at home, so right now it's on-screen reading only).

[casett.livejournal.com]

Really super! I am used to the comic book format so that is what I know but I don't print so web format works for me as well.

Don't stop, whatever format. I want to read the next chapter!

[trixxanna.livejournal.com]

*drops to the ground and bows to the power of your talents* This is stunningly wonderful.

As for the format question, I'm can't really say which would be better but whatever allows you to continue to display your talent and astounding level of skill with the fewest frustrations to weigh on yourself.
I know for sure I will be saving this one along with whichever format you chose to continue the telling this story.

[landrews.livejournal.com]

:BLOWNAWAY: Looks incredible, Astrid!

I like the traditional comic format. It's a skill/craft fitting it into the panels, but don't know what the web format you're thinking of would look like, so that may be totally awesome, too.

I've never watched SG, but will avidly follow this WIP :-)

[jwaneeta.livejournal.com]

Great likenesses and terrific effects. Love the storytelling, too!

I like the way you did the gate -- it really looks otherworldy and somehow apart from the plane inhabited by the characters.

[crysothemis.livejournal.com]

Hee! I love it. Funny and cute and I adore how the last four panels work together. Can't wait for more.

Oh, and I don't print out, so any format is fine for me.

[nudaydreamer.livejournal.com]

I love its little musical voice! And I don't print, so no format preference for me.

[starlet2367.livejournal.com]

OMG! This is adorable! I love the little guy's musical voice - I can just hear it in my head. And the team is perfectly in voice, down to Teyla's lack of contractions. LOL! I love the artwork and like L said, the way those last four panels fit together is brill.

I don't print out web comics; I read them online and if I like them I save them to my hard drive. I'd actually like to see a more web-friendly format. Is this page done in traditional comic book format, or for web only?

[mrshamill.livejournal.com]

I LOVE this and will read it in any format you care to post it in!

[aretria.livejournal.com]

I simply love your drawings! :)

[tarlanx]

Wonderful start...looking forward to more!

I tend only to read onscreen...

[aurora]

I love this!

[sleepwalkerfish.livejournal.com]

Very cool - can't wait for the next part! In whatever format. :-)

[madripoor-rose.livejournal.com]

Oh, this is gorgeous! And hee, only Rodney! I do print out favorite panels from webcomics for my corkboard.

[aqualegia.livejournal.com]

The artwork is fantastic, I loved the 'escape' along the bottom of the page; and I'm happy to go along with whatever format is easiest for you to do :)

[ratcreature]

This looks awesome!

[grey853.livejournal.com]

That looks as good if not better than the pro stuff. I like where I think the story's going, too. *g*

I tend to just read off the screen, but sometimes I save them for later.

[friendshipper.livejournal.com]

hee hee ... I'm so glad you're drawing this! The art is really lovely! I particularly love the establishing Atlantis shot and the one of the critter ducking through Sheppard's legs.

Out of random artist curiosity, how do you do your colors? Is it on the computer, or with markers/watercolors?

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Fantastic artwork, and to answer, I read 'em online :)

[bethynyc.livejournal.com]

Wow! Definitely want to read the rest of this! Any format you like, and I tend to read webcomics on screen.

[lenkti.livejournal.com]

This is wonderful. Beautiful artwork and I love the last four panels.

[ambrosia4all.livejournal.com]

It's so cute :) I love Rodney's face in the first frame! *g*

I read them online as well, so whatever you'd like to do...

[starborn-scribe.livejournal.com]

Gorgeous, as usual. :)

[lelianamckay.livejournal.com]

This is totally amazing!! I would buy it!!

[d_odyssey.livejournal.com]

Awesome artwork and the story is cute! The look of terror on Rodney's face in the first frame is perfect. Usually read online, but will read in whatever format you choose. Look forward to more.