pirates – Lucy Bellwood

Consider the Eagle

A photo of a surprised looking baby eagle, beak open, pop-eyed, staring at the camera. Below the photo is a block of all-caps text taped to the frame that reads "i’m only telling you this once coz if you’re not interested i’ve got other options. i’m a baby eagle. yes, my hair’s all sticky-uppy & it looks like my face exploded, but check out the beak. that’s a beak, baby, razor-sharp hook for ripping & gouging during pirate attacks, very nasty, very effective. and those 2 little holes either side? “nostrils”, say you? “bollocks!” say i! fire comes blasting out of ‘em. turning everything in their path to ash. i know. i know — all traditional pirates have parrots, but parrots are overrated. let me tell you. what you need is an eagle, and i’m it. i can perch on your shoulder & caw better than any bloody parrot. although when i get older certain problems arise, like i weigh 40 pounds & have a wing-span of 22 feet, not easy on the shoulder. and if i let go my most powerful screech & i’m close to your ear, you’ll go deaf, and a deaf pirate’s no good to anybody. but i can catch fish. so think about it, and remember this: if we’re in a battle & i’m fully grown & you’re about to have your head chopped off by a cutlass. wielding loony, i just pick you up in my claws & fly you to safety. cool, huh? so call me. 646-2558, or if i’m out flying around on my new cell: 805 798 9065. take a tip from me: lose the bloody parrot!"

Unearthed this particularly fine birthday card (c. 2007) from my dad today.

That’s right! My latest comic, an examination of maritime history’s deadliest deficiency, is now live! For the last few months, Eriq Nelson and I have been hard at work researching the ins and outs of scurvy in the Golden Age of Sail, and now we’re bringing our findings to you in 18 pages of informative, entertaining comics.

There’s even a Napoleonic Capybara. No joke.

I’ve had such a blast working on this piece—even if the production timeline was somewhat delayed by the Kickstarter I ran this summer. Speaking of which, this comic will round out the hardcover collection of Baggywrinkles comics I’m publishing in 2016! What’s more it’ll be in FULL COLOR! Gosh I’m excited.

Anyway, you can read the whole thing right here! I do hope you enjoy it.

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Baggywrinkles #4 is Here!

WOW. Wow. I can’t process into words how amazing TCAF was this year, so I’m just going to cut to the chase and let you all know that Baggywrinkles 4 was a monstrous hit this weekend, and now it’s time to put the comic into general release for all of you to enjoy! There are several ways to get the most out of your reading experience, so choose carefully.

1. This Post (Free and Easy)

You can scroll past all this nonsense to cut straight to the chase and read Baggywrinkles #4 on the site. Easy peasy!

2. Digital Edition (Free or Pay-What-You-Will)

If you’d like something more lasting, why not download the PDF edition from Gumroad? The PDF is free, but there’s a pay-what-you-will option built in, so if you enjoy the story and would like to chip in a few bucks towards the completion of the next comic, this is the best bet for you!

3. Physical Copy ($5 + Shipping)

Die-hard Baggywrinkles fans will most likely want a physical copy of the comic, which is TOTALLY AVAILABLE. Phew! You can pre-order via Storenvy this very second! Hard copies will begin shipping on Friday.

Unfortunately, I’ve had to stop hand-sewing all my books due to time constraints (I did the math. Did you know I’ve hand-bound over 600 copies of Baggywrinkles since I started the series? NUTS.), so this issue will be stapled, but the comic does feature a very nice recycled cardstock cover and 16 creamy interior pages of comics goodness. I think it looks swell. I’m also happy to doodle in the copies you purchase if you’d so desire.

So with all that out of the way, here’s the comic! Enjoy!

Tag: pirates

Consider the Eagle

New Comic: Scurvy Dogs

Baggywrinkles #4 is Here!