Comics Tagged : Bird
One More Thing To Worry About
Strip Info
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Dining Room – Day
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Close up on Kevin’s hand, holding his phone. On the screen, a FaceTime call with his Mother. Her camera looks up her nose in a very unflattering angle.
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- Mother
- …And have you heard about this black hole? It’s 4 million times larger than our sun! It’s going to swallow us up!
- Panel 2 : Int. Dining Room – Continuous
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Kevin sits at a table, holding up his phone. His bird pearches on his shoulder. A bowl of fruit on the table nearby. Kevin smiles.
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- Kevin
- Oh, Mom! I don’t think we have to worry about that for a long time.
- Mother
- If you say so…
- Panel 3 : Int. Dining Room – Continous
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Kevin waves goodbye.
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- Kevin
- O.K. Gotta go. Love you.
- Mother
- Love you too.
- Panel 4 : Int. Dining Room – Continous
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Kevin and his bird panic, knocking over the bowl of fruit.
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- Bird
- What the hell are we gonna do about this black hole?!?
- Kevin
- I DUNNO, MAN! I’M FREAKIN’ OUT!
The Procrastination Game
Strip Info
- Title
- The Procrastination Game
- Date
- May 8, 2022
- Tags
- Bird, couch, creativity, dumb things people do, Kevin, mental health, productivity, relatable, self care, videogames
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Living Room – Day
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Kevin sits on his couch, controller in hand, playing a video game. His bird sits next to him.
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- Kevin
- Ugh. This game sucks.
- Bird
- Then why not play a game you like?
- Panel 2 : Int. Living Room – Continuous
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Kevin replies.
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- Kevin
- Because if I play a game I like, I’ll get absorbed and won’t do the other things I have to do today.
- Panel 3 : Int. Living Room – Continous
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The bird ponders.
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- Bird
- So why not do those other things first, then play a game you like?
- Kevin
- Because playing games is how I procrastinate.
- Panel 4 : Int. Living Room – Continous
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The bird looks concerned.
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- Bird
- Wow, you’re all messed up, huh?
- Kevin
- My therapist calls me his “goldmine.”
Zoom Out
Strip Info
- Title
- Zoom Out
- Date
- April 24, 2022
- Tags
- Bird, birdseed, existentialism, field, interdependence, Kevin, night, philosophy, starsinterdependence
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Ext. Field – Night
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Kevin lays in a field of grass at night, looking up at the stars. His bird lies on it’s back on his chest, also looking up.
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- Kevin
- Ever zoom out and realize how insignificant we are?
- Panel 2 : Ext. Field – Continuous
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The bird replies.
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- Bird
- I dunno. You’re pretty significant to me.
- Kevin
- Aww! Thanks! That’s sweet.
- Panel 3 : Ext. Field – Continuous
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Kevin and the bird lie in quiet for a beat.
- Panel 4 : Ext. Field – Continuous
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Same.
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- Bird
- Don’t get me wrong: as soon as I figure out how to open bags of birdseed myself, you’re dead to me.
The Sensible Detective
Strip Info
- Title
- The Sensible Detective
- Date
- April 17, 2022
- Tags
- Bird, couch, crime, Kevin, police, pop culture, self care, Sensible Detective, TV
- Notes
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Fun fact: this is actually a redraw of a comic I first drew over 10 years ago. The original was part of an earlier version of my comics website called Funny Comics For Cool People. I produced about a dozen comics for it, but never actually launched the site. I always liked this idea, though. So I thought I’d take another swing at it.
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Police Station – Day
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A grizzled cop sips from a mug. Scowling.
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- Caption
- Tuesdays at 8! He’s a homicide cop with no major vices…
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- Cop
- Got drunk once. Didn’t enjoy it.
- Panel 2 : Ext. Park – Continuous
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The cop and wife give piggybacks to each of their two kids. Everyone smiles except the cop.
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- Caption
- …no personal trauma…
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- Cop
- All loved ones alive and well.
- Panel 3 : Ext. Street – Night
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The cop kneels at a crime scene near a corpse, covered in a bloody sheet. The cop looks at his watch.
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- Caption
- …And healthy professional boundaries. He’s The Sensible Detective.
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- Cop
- 5p.m.- Quittin’ time.
- Panel 4 : Int. Living Room – Continuous
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Kevin sits on the couch with his bird, watching this commercial. They both furrow their brows.
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- Kevin
- Well that’s no fun.
- Bird
- I prefer my protagonists damaged.
What’s In Your Wallet?
Strip Info
- Title
- What’s In Your Wallet?
- Date
- April 3, 2022
- Tags
- Bird, Bitcoin, crypto, dumb things people do, Kevin, Metaverse, orc warrior, scams, social interactions, virtual reality
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. The Metaverse – Day
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Kevin and his orc guide walk through a Metaverse landscape.
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- Kevin
- So how do I get a sweet metaverse avatar like yours?
- Orc
- You have to pay for it.
- Panel 2 : Int. The Metaverse – Continuous
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Still walking.
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- Kevin
- With real money?
- Orc
- With crypto!
- Kevin
- So… not real money?
- Panel 3 : Int. Metaverse – Continuous
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The orc stops. Kevin stands behind him
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- Orc
- Kinda. It’a a digital curency. Here: let’s set up a wallet for you.
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The orc reaches towards a glowing Bitcoin wallet icon.
- Panel 4 : Int. The Metaverse – Continuous
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In the real world, Kevin stands in his living room, looking confused in a VR headset. His bird perches on his arm.
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- Bird
- How’s it going in there?
- Kevin
- I think I’m about to get swindled.
Kustody Kitchen!
Strip Info
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. TV Studio – Day
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Two parents stare each other down, holding up plates of pasta.
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- Caption
- Thursday at 8! Two newly-divorced parents face off to see who can make the most delicious meal…
- Panel 2 : Int. TV Studio – Continuous
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A smiling boy, wearing a blindfold, tries the pasta as the parents look on.
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- Caption
- …for the most important judges of all… their kids!
- Panel 3 : Int. TV Studio – Continuous
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The Mom stands smiling with her son. A winning ribbon pinned to her chest. In the background, security pulls the father away. The Dad reaches out and yells in desperation.
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- Caption
- …and whoever loses, gives up visitation rights FOREVER! It’s Kustody Kitchen!
- Panel 4 : Int. Living Room – Continuous
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Kevin sits on the couch with his bird, watching this commercial. His eyes wide in shock.
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- Kevin
- Holy shit.
- Bird
- Right? I love this show.
Switch It Up!
Strip Info
- Title
- Switch It Up!
- Date
- February 13, 2022
- Tags
- Bird, Calvin & Hobbes, Cintiq, comic making, creativity, digital art, Garfield, homage, Kevin, meta
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Home – Day
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Kevin sits at his desk drawing, head resting on his Cintiq. Perched on the top of the Cintiq, the bird looks on.
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- Kevin
- -Uuugh!- My comic strip is just a rehash of Garfield. I’m a hack!
- Panel 2 : Int. Home – Continuous
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The bird responds.
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- Bird
- Sure, the whole ‘Cartoonist/Pet” setup is the same, but it’s the details that make it different.
- Panel 3 : Int. Home – Continuous
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The bird continues.
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- Bird
- For example, an original art style can make it more unique. Try switching it up!
- Panel 4 : Ext. Forest – Continuous
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Kevin and the bird appear drawn in the style of Bill Watterson of Calvin and Hobbes.
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- Kevin
- Like this?
- Bird
- Perfect.
The Realization
Strip Info
- Title
- The Realization
- Date
- February 6, 2022
- Tags
- beach, Bird, comic making, creativity, existentialism, Garfield, Kevin, sunset
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Home – Day
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Kevin sits at his desk drawing. The bird perches on his shoulder.
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- Kevin
- I’m making a comic strip about us!
- Bird
- Oh! Like Garfield?
- Panel 2 : Int. Home – Continuous
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Kevin pauses.
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- Kevin
- No. Garfield is a cat. You’re a bird.
- Bird
- Sure… But besides that, it’s basically Garfield.
- Panel 3 : Int. Home – Continuous
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Kevin scoffs.
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- Kevin
- …No it’s not.
- Bird
- Yes, it is. ‘Cartoonist and his sassy pet?’ That’s Garfield.
- Panel 4 : Int. Home – Continuous
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The bird puts a newspaper scrap with Jon Arbuckle on it next to Kevin’s drawing of himself.
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- Bird
- Look. You even draw yourself like Jon!
- Panel 5 : Int. Home – Continuous
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Kevin eyes widen. He stares off into the distance in realization.
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- Bird
- Congrats, dummy. You’ve created Garfield.
- Panel 6 : Ext. Beach – Evening
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Kevin stands on the beach at sunset, same hundred-yard stare on his face.
- Panel 7 : Ext. Beach – Continuous
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Wide shot of Kevin walking into the ocean.
- Panel 8 : Ext. Beach – Moments Later
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Kevin is gone. Only his footsteps in the sand remain.
Trust The Process
Strip Info
- Title
- Trust The Process
- Date
- January 24, 2022
- Tags
- Academy Awards, awards, birb, Bird, creativity, documentaries, Kevin, Meryl Streep, movies, Oscars, productivity
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Home – Day
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Kevin sits at his desk drawing. The bird perches on a camera behind him.
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- Bird
- What’s with the camera?
- Kevin
- I’m documenting my creative process.
- Panel 2 : Int. Home – Continuous
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Kevin continues.
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- Kevin
- Y’know- in case someone wants to make a documentary about me someday.
- Panel 3 : Int. Home – Continuous
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The bird scoffs
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- Bird
- -Pfft- No one will want to watch ‘Idiot Sits Alone In A Room For Hours.’
- Panel 4 : Int. Kodak Theatre – Later
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Two presenters at the Oscars open the envelope for Best Documentary.
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- Presenter 1
- And the Oscar goes to…
- Presenter 2
- …’Idiot Sits Alone In A Room For Hours’
- Panel 5 : Int. Kodak Theatre – Continuous
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Kevin sits in the audience in a tux. Next to him, Meryl Streep applauds. Kevin raises an eyebrow and looks to his shoulder, where the bird crosses its arms in indignation.
Happy Thanksgiving
Strip Info
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Home – Day
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Wearing a pink kitchen apron, Kevin walks in, holding a large cooked turkey on a platter. Across the table, the bird perches on the back of chair watching.
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- Kevin
- Happy Thanksgiving!
- Panel 2 : Int. Home – Continuous
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Kevin places the turkey down on the table. The bird leans over to inspect.
- Panel 3 : Int. Home – Continuous
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The bird continues inspecting the turkey.
- Panel 4 : Int. Home – Continuous
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The bird looks up at Kevin in distain.
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- Bird
- You sick bastard.
Your Precious Spare Time
Strip Info
- Title
- Your Precious Spare Time
- Date
- November 7, 2021
- Tags
- Bird, couch, fomo, gross, Kevin, mental health, movies, peer pressure, PG13, recreation, spare time
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Living Room – Day
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Kevin slouches on the couch, watching TV, scowling. The bird sits on his head.
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- Kevin
- Ugh. This movie is awful.
- Bird
- Then why are you watching it?
- Panel 2 : Int. Living Room – Continuous
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Kevin continues
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- Kevin
- Because everyone’s talking about it and I don’t want to be left out of the conversation.
- Panel 3 : Int. Living Room – Continuous
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The bird looks quizzical.
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- Bird
- Why are you letting peer pressure decide how you spend your precious spare time? Why not do what you want?
- Panel 4 : Int. Living Room – Continuous
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Kevin leaves the room, looking sheepish, pulling the door closed behind him.
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- Bird
- Oh gross!
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We see Kevin is holding a box of tissues in his hand.
Digital Artists During Inktober
Strip Info
- Title
- Digital Artists During Inktober
- Date
- October 3, 2021
- Tags
- art, Bird, creativity, digital art, drawing, Inktober, Kevin, pen and ink
Transcript
- Panel 1 : Int. Home – Day
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Kevin sits at his desk, drawing on paper with a crow quill pen. His bird sits watching on a nearby cup of pens.
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- Kevin
- I love Inktober. After drawing digitally all year, it’s great to get back to basics.
- Panel 2 : Int. Home – Continuous
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Close up on Kevin’s hand drawing. The bird looks on.
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- Kevin
- The flow of the ink. The tooth of the paper. Each mark so permanent. So unforgiving.
- Panel 3 : Int. Home – Continuous
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The bird hops up on his shoulder.
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- Kevin
- It forces you to slow down and appreciate the process of drawing again.
- Panel 4 : Int. Home – Continuous
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The bird speaks.
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- Bird
- Missing that ‘undo’ button, aren’t ya?
- Kevin
(screaming) - SO MUCH!
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