Undergrounds is on the Move Again

After a few months of being super busy with getting married and moving out, I’m finally coming back to the Undergrounds. My writer, Geert Heetebrij, got a teaching job in Michigan. But even though the team is separated, we intend to keep the Undergrounds moving.

We are planning for another kickstarter to get out issue 2 in print in August.

Issue 4 is in the works for digital release. See above for the working cover.

Besides that, I’ve also been working full time at a structural engineers office which uses a different part of my mind but I’m really enjoying it.

I’m finally beginning to learn to balance art and work, and hope to be able to draw much more in the near future.

Here are some inks of Issue 4.

Issue 4 Cover

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Undergrounds Issue 3

Just a little more editing and the third issue of the Undergrounds will be completed!!!


After being separated from her family, Claire finds herself alone in a world of books. However, she won’t remain alone for long…

Geert and I are planning on compiling issues into a second physical issue so keep updated!

Check us out on facebook https://www.facebook.com/undergroundscomic

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UNDERGROUNDS ISSUE 2 IS LIVE!!!!

 
 
The Second Issue of the comic I illustrated is out! 
The Undergrounds continues as pirates from the other side of the door discover the Cooper family and kidnap them for stealing gold.
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Some Work in Progress pics.
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If you like what you see, please support us! You can find us on Comixology and Amazon. 
We are completely self published and rely on our readers for support.
 
Issue 1
Comixology- https://www.comixology.com/The-Undergrounds-1/digital-comic/112626

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Manga you Should Read #2: Parasyte

It’s hard to read manga because I’ll be honest, theres a lot of bad ones out there. Here I will recommend new manga for people who don’t know where to start. I consider ParasyteVol4Cover

Parasyte the perfect Seinen manga (Japanese comics aimed at older readers)  It has a great horror element to make the reader feel uneasy, a mystery to keep the reader going, and a deep philosophical question at the heart of it.

The question is who is evil: the parasytes or human kind?

The story has a very simple set up. Parasytes come from some unknown place and invade human brains.These parasytes blend into society and eat people. However, the main character stops a parasyte from reaching his brain by cutting off circulation in his arm. then he has a parasyte living in his arm and they form a symbiotic relationship and try to survive in a world of parasytes.

There are many questions as to who controls the parasyte, or why they are on Earth. It relates to the scientic idea of emergence. Emergence is like how a hive works. But the queen doesn’t give the orders, the creatures just know what to do, what their job is. People do that to. There is some mysterious urge or order that is unseen.

Parasyte explores this question as well as putting humans love to kill other humans against parasytes who kill for food. Which group is more moral? The comic is not too long (for a manga) and is definitely worth the read. It doesn’t feel drawn out like many other mangas of its kind and has great cliffhangers and mystery running throughout the manga. The character development of the main character is interesting enough to keep you reading.

Check it out!

Webcomic Review #1

I’m going to start reviewing some webcomics that should be checked out. The webcomic world is getting big and there are a lot of great ones out there.

One you should check out today is Thermohalia by Heather P.

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The story is still fresh and new (not too much plot development yet but I hope the author keeps it up!)

The world is very vivid, opening with an awesome beach scene. I love the color palate and the painterly style. It’s sets it apart from most comics which are done in ink and Heather P (the author) is obviously a very skilled painter and an expert in color.

Favorite scene so far is this one.

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The characters look very interesting as well. The main character is an amphibian girl orphan with a taste for exploration.

Hope to see more. I’ll be checking it regularly, hope all you check it out as well.

-Jonathan

The Undergrounds Comic