A thought occured, what if I were to do the Dicc-Ends as blog-posts? Rather than write the information on a static image, I could do a post in-character as Dicc, where he explains a concept in the universe? On top of this, I could probably throw some drawings and images in, as well as maybe even answer questions readers send in.

Would that be a preferable method for those kinds of worldbuilding excercises?

Of course, that brings in the potential for other character blogging…

We’ll be wrapping up Egg MacGuffin fairly soon, so it’s time I start putting some finish touches on my upcoming stories, so far I have two set in stone, with a fourth one that will likely remain the same.

So what is in store for the crew of the Lucky Strike?

Well, first off, the next story coming up will be titled Welcome to Shmoofyland while the third is titled Death and the High Cost of Delivery. Both are fun because they introduce new characters and new elements to the universe I’m building.

Immediately following Egg MacGuffin, however, is the conclusion to the first GHS storyline (albeit a very short, introductory one) and something else I am calling “elsewheres” essentially, these are scenes that are occuring elsewhere in the universe to introduce upcoming characters and plot-threads.

As for GHS (aka Galactic Hub Serreven) I made the mistake of not really integrating it with the current Dash storyline, however in the future I should be able to make them run concurrent to one another, two different plots that relate to a larger idea, or just provide an interesting counter for eachother.

Hopefully, future Dash stories will feature more scenes aboard the Serreven, though I wouldn’t exclude the idea of a primarily Serreven-based story with a few Dash scenes here or there if I found the proper story-threads and plot devices.

I still intend to do more of the Dicc-Ends as well. Future installments will likely take on a more comic-like format, unless people prefer the single image with information on it.

Anyway, this is just a little preview of what I have coming up. Your thoughts are always welcome.

The Federation Trooper is the primary fighting unit for the Federation. This role is usually filled by humans who, given their tenacity and desire to prove themselves to the other members of the Galaxy, excel at the task. While any race can serve in the military, the troopers are specially formed based on human qualities and biology. Shortly after a human settlement plan was reached, the humans offered to contribute their admittedly small presence to the War against the Blassnaught Kingdom. Since the war, the human population has increased significantly, to the point where they are one of the primary influences in Galactic politics, in return, much of their race has committed to serving the ideals of the Federation through the military.

Troopers are a step above soldiers in that they have some special technologies. Troopers are generally better-armored. Federation Troopers are trained in many manners of weapons, and in a worse-case scenario equipped with a limited duration plasma force-field shield as well as a forearm mounted nano-blade.

Troopers are often used in police-actions and have taken a rather iconic presence in the Galaxy. Humans are not particularly present in many locations of the Federation, preferring to remain isolated. Thus, the only humans many citizens have exposure to are the Troopers. Some feel that the Troopers signify the quick rise of the human settlers to powerful positions in the Federation, which can be a source of tension. It is clear that the Federation’s military might has much to do with the presence and survivability of the human race.

There are increasing numbers of other races filling the ranks of Trooper however. Whether this is a new rule, or the exception that proves it, has yet to be seen.

I wrote a rather telling amount concerning a panel in the comic, complete with an uploaded high-resolution version of it, if you’re interested in reading about my creative process, take a look.

Just a heads up, I have a bunch of cameos from the continuum I need to use, so expect the first of them to show up in about two weeks, as I am planning on doing a little more GHS.

Just a heads up, Cosmic Dash moved to a new server, so if anything is acting up, it’s probably just growing pains or something.

hpkomics.com moved as well and will be reconfigured into a portfolio eventually. If you’re interested in blogging, I am attempting something at hpkomics.com/blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

Oh my stars. D:

Well, long story short, my pages take me a while, I am consistently working on them, when I have time.

However, I also have some other obligations to meet, in the form of guest comics for two friends of mine, so I need to make sure I get those done. That being said, the updates following the next one will shift things up a bit. I want to revisit things on the Serreven for a few installments, and then make my way around other portions of the galaxy, as I want to start laying the groundwork for some plot threads.

Anyway, have a doodle!

About time I got one of those up, right?

Definitely not my entire list of webcomics I read, but it is a start.

Dash appears in the hallowed pages of Reckless Youth.

How would you like to see one of your characters adapted to the Cosmic Dash universe?

Some rules:
Rule one, I am not obligated to put in the characters right away. I won’t put a cameo in a place it doesn’t need to be.
Rule two: Understand that I am a busy guy and may not get to your cameo right away, especially if the list is long.
Rule three: I may need to adjust the design of your character to make them work as a cameo, this is usually a costume update, however, sometimes I may involve turning your character into an alien.
Rule four: I will cameo each character on the list. Each character will be drawn by me.
Rule five: You can only submit one character per webcomic that you own, once that cameo is done and posted, you may ask for another with a different character, and so on, provided each cameo is completed.
Rule six: Please include a link to a picture of the character, as well as your website so I can credit you for your contribution.

Usually, the cameos will just be an image of your character in the background of a panel. The blog post for each update that features a cameo will link to the creator of the character, all cameos will be credited. Cameos can range from your character appearing in a crown shot, to appearing in an advertisement or poster set in the comic universe. On top of this, the list also serves as a way to advertise your work, as people are likely to check on who is coming up, and who is in line.

On top of this, when and if Cosmic Dash is collected into print volumes, I will include a page or two per installment that lists each cameo as well as its location and a link to the source character.

By submitting a character for the cameo project, you are signing an agreement that I can print up my comic for profit, or use images from it that may feature these cameos for promotional reasons and not be faced with a lawsuit on your end. I will credit the authors for their contributions, however I am not obligated to share in any profits from printing. I am not trying to make money from your characters, I am just drawing them into the comic as references, as I hope to network.

Currently, submissions are open for a test run, feel free to submit your characters starting now.

If you’re interested in being involved, be sure to visit the official page and leave your comment there!