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Panel One - Ian at a bagel shop.
Cashier - I just need to ask again…
…you sure you want to order a chocolate chip bagel with bacon, egg, and cheddar?

Panel Two - Focus on Ian, who appears angry.
Ian - It’s just my breakfast, not my last meal.
Are you usually a hostage negotiator during the week and just part time here?
What is happening right now?

Panel Three - Same scene as panel one. Ian looks defeated.
Ian - OK - Maybe it’s also a cry for help, but unless you also sell career advice; Order up my good man.
And make sure that coffee’s hot because I’m not washing this bagel down with my tears.
 

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Breakfast Questions
Posted on March 7, 2025 by Ian C

Listen - I personally think the smokey sweetness of chocolate chips pairs well with the savoriness of bacon. Add a solid cup of coffee to the ensemble and you have one of my favorite breakfast options.

But bagel shops always seem to critique this - like I'm trying to buy shares of Twitter or something. This last time - the kid behind the counter genuinely looked at me like I was ordering from their trash can or something. He confirmed my order, twice, a little too loudly, like he was warning the other staff that he's not making a mistake...someone is ordering this.

Anyway I'll probably go there again tomorrow to celebrate finishing another comic. Some people open champagne...I make minimum wage workers wonder if they're on a prank show apparently.

Happy Holidays & Hot Sauce

Posted on December 24, 2024 by Ian C
A half empty bottle of hot sauce with a label containing Ian's cartoon saying, "I really need to learn how to cook...but..." and the name of the sauce, "MAYBE THIS WILL FIX IT?"

As fate would have it – the option to get white labeled hot sauce customized exists! I’m guessing anything from car dealerships to doctors offices probably have bottles of the same custom labeled hot sauce this year. I could be the lone web comic creator with hot sauce, but something tells me that won’t help the career.

Anyway – friends and family this year are getting an extremely exclusive hot sauce that tastes like all the other ones that the other customers bought. It’s so exclusive that I’m out of it. Depending on feedback, I may restock but it’s more likely going to be a one time thing.

Happy holidays everyone – I may not be able to send you hot sauce as thanks for reading my comics, but you’re appreciated none the less! See you all in 2025!

The Next Panel – Group 6

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Ian C
A hand draws on sheets of paper laying on a desk with a coffee cup just within reach

Webcomic Creator Accountability Club

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My webcomic creator accountability club, The Next Panel, is starting group 6 on September 2nd through November 25th, and applications are open for anyone eligible and interested. It’s free to participate, but I’m strict about the requirements to join and participate. The main emphasis is on improvement, so if there’s something you want to focus on getting better at/learning more/doing more/achieving on time; this might be a good group for you!

https://sites.google.com/unfedartist.com/thenextpanel-aclub/home

Applications are open until: 8/18/2024 6pm CDT

More info follows if you don’t want to click away yet…otherwise the info below repeats what’s on the site.

Groups are small (about 4-6 people); so if this sounds like something you’d like to do, please apply soon! I’ll do my best to answer questions on Reddit if you have them; but I appreciate your patience if I’m delayed in responding. Here’s the link to the Reddit post: https://www.reddit.com/r/comics/comments/1emo5jr/webcomic_creator_accountability_club/

WHAT to EXPECT

  • Identify your goals and receive constructive feedback to help you achieve them.
  • Collaborate with like-minded creators, holding each other accountable for progress.
  • Weekly live sessions to discuss successes, challenges, and exchange valuable insights.
  • Stay connected through our Discord channels, where you update others on your progress.
  • Completing Group #6 grants you alumni access to our discord, priority placement in future groups, and a small, exclusive network of like-minded comic creators genuinely eager to help each other improve and succeed.

REQUIREMENTS to JOIN

  • Your webcomic must be Safe for Work (SFW) with content appropriate for all ages. (No Exceptions)
  • Participants should have an existing webcomic that has been regularly updated for at least six months, with a minimum of one update per month. (I’m more flexible for this; explain your situation in the application)
  • Provide a public link to confirm that your current work meets the above criteria. (No exceptions – your site is part of the application)

CLUB COMMITMENTS

  • Try to spend at least 5-10 minutes every day on your improvement goal during the duration of the Group (84 dailies total).
  • Attend club meetings regularly and actively participate in discussions.
  • Share updates at least 3 times a week, asynchronously on a personal, measurable goal, keeping the group informed of your progress via Discord.