I’ve attempted to write a FAQ a few times but they’ve always ended up not helpful or helpful but depressing. But due to a recent spike in questions I’ve decided to just go for it.
Besides this post, the FAQ also got it’s own permanent page.
Is Guy and Wayne a couple?
- No they’re just friends, if that’s a word you can use to describe their relationship. Frenemies?
Do Frank, Guy and Wayne live together, like are they roommates?
- This is unclear even to me, If a joke requires them to be roommates, then that’s what they are.
What’s Guy’s real name?
- I’m not sure, I haven’t asked.
Hello, I’m a writer and I need someone to draw a comic, I can’t pay right now, (maybe later if the comic sells) but It’ll be good practice and great exposure for you! are you interested?
- No, I got my own stories I would like to tell if I ever got the time. Also those reasons aren’t real.
Do you have any tips on how to start a webcomic?
- Just start it.
No, Really.
I don’t know how to make a website for my comic, can you help?
- Neither did I but then I Googled “comicpress” you should too.
How do you become a professional artist?
- By having people pay you to do art. You can be a professional artist at any skill level, as long as you make a living out of your craft, you’re by definition a “professional artist”.
Of course, the more skilled you are, the bigger the chance of someone paying you. but you need to market yourself, very few artist just gets “found”.
How long have you been drawing?
- I started for real around 2003, then around 2006 I decided it’s what I’d like to do with my life.
Do you exhibit at any conventions?
- I’d like to, I attended San Diego Comic Con in 2011, but I’ve yet to exhibit at any convention. Living in Sweden makes the logistics and expenses very overwhelming.
Some day!
How did you come up with Twogag?
- It kinda just evolved from a vacuum. I only knew what I didn’t want in the comic. I didn’t want Twogag to rely on pop culture references, I didn’t want any self insertion characters and I didn’t want it to be about videogames.
How do I become an artist?
- Draw.
How do I become a writer?
- Write.
I’d like to become better at drawing, got any tips?
- Everybody says this, but it’s the only way, man. Just draw, draw, draw, draw. Sacrifice your gaming, friend and movie time and draw some more.
But something every aspiring artist should ask themselves is; “do I actually like to draw, or do I just like the idea of drawing?”
I want to become a professional webcartoonist, got any tips?
- Love drawing, hate money.
If you meet the above criteria and do create a webcomic, market it. Don’t just post your pages or strips and expect readers to find it.
Do you write your comics beforehand or just free-ball it?
- I generally start out with a vague idea or concept and develop it either in my head or as I write it.
It’s a good idea to remove yourself from distractions such as the internet while doing this. I used to browse sites a lot with the excuse “I’m looking for inspiration.” but that has yet to work.
What software do you use?
- Adobe Photoshop.
What version of Photoshop do you use?
- It doesn’t matter.
What’s the best question you’ve been asked?
- This one.
Will you ever make a FAQ?
- I have a feeling the frequency of this question will subside, but yes.
‘Flattery will only get you everywhere.’
Words to live by.
Hate to say it, but I’m going to be REALLY happy when the regular artists are back.
You know that you read to much 2gag, when you also at first think that Wayne wants a surgery…before realizing that it is Wayne we’re talking about.
Better text Would’ve had frank just say “costume?” just sayin. Other than the too much text, this has been by far the best guest :D
Better yet, the comic would have worked perfectly without all of panel 2+3.
That being said, I dig how the characters came out and I absolutely LOVE Frank as Frank’n'Further!
Agreed! Would have been great with just panels 1, 4, and 5.
Details, details, details…
Hey, Frank N. Furter suits him pretty well!
Hahaha, you could have just stopped at “Smell this please.”
These guest artists are really nailing the personalities! I’m loving this!
The gag in this one’s pretty good, but to end on a high note, it should’ve ended after “smell this.” The reader already knows these characters and can follow their thought process… If you have to explain your joke, then it’s not funny.
Writer for this comic here. Thanks for the constructive criticism, guys! I’ll admit, I was a bit too worried about making a good comic and trying to fit all three characters in, so I crammed too much and the comic suffered because of it. If we ever do another three-panel comic like this, for us or for anyone else, I’ll be sure to remember your advice. Sometimes less really is more in this case.
Thanks again!
Actually I think that both sets of panels could have worked well on their own as gags :) Especially the first one though, that would have been more true to the nature of this comic
Now, that I know those two sets (1,4,5 and 1,2,3) it is like 2 Comics in one! Awesome!
@Xadrea that’s a good point- if you cut it in half, both sets actually work better individually. @Bossking, for what it’s worth, I think you were on the right track, and hit the characters well. Thanks for taking suggestion with stride!
Am I the only one reminded of The Land Before Time, by this monster? :P
When they scare Cera.
I know Guy is supposed to be a devil, but am I the only one who thinks of Felicia from Skullgirls when I look at Guy’s costume? Especially on the last panel, might just be me though. Think it’s partially the art style if i’m honest.
This is pretty much twogag in a nutshell. Well done.