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                <title>100 Strips?!</title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:23:18 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="section">â  Creatures of the Night â </div><br /><br /><div class="bytes"><div class="bits"><u>Sites of Interest</u><br />- <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.ProphEKA.com">House of Amill</a> - <br />- <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.SillyVamp.com">Biff Site</a> -<br />- -- ~ -- -<br />- ~<a class="u" href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/">propheteka</a> -<br />- <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.ComicSpace.com/propheteka">ComicSpace</a> -<br />- <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://twitter.com/ProphetEKA/">Twitter Feed</a> -<br /></div><br />I recently checked my site's Archive page - The Crypt - and noticed the numbers are getting pretty up there. In fact, I think that the last strip of this current arc might actually be my 100th strip. Part of me is saying "Awesome!" while the louder workaholic part is screaming "About Damn Time! Now, Back to work!".<br /><br />I'm still working on site changes and I know I have a bunch of pay work coming up next month. The last strip should be somewhere close to the the end of November/beginning of December. I think I'm going to take a month off of posting and just get some stuff done. Might even attempt to get back that legendary "Strip Buffer" people talk so much about. = P<br /><br />I know I'll do some manner of Holiday-type things later so there <i>should</i> be some kind of Christmas-y pic. For now, back to this double-decker I have cooked up for the Sunday/Monday upload.<br /><br />*Poof*<br /></div><br /><br /><div class="bytes" align="center"><div class="section">â  Comic Schedule â </div><u>Schedule Subject to Change</u><br /><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.SillyVamp.com/"><b>Website</b></a>: Updated twice weekly, usually on Sunday and Wednesday<br /><b>devArt</b>: Posted the day after a new comic<br />- -- - -- - -- ~ -- - -- - -- -<br />Off-Sides/Non-Storyline Comics posted in Scraps<br />Wallpapers posted  in the Main Gallery<br /></div><br /><div class="bytes" align="center"><div class="section">â  Bars and Stamps â </div>- -- Biff Realated -- -<br /><img src="http://www.propheka.com/06-BiffBar.jpg"><br /><br />- -- Pure Awesome -- -<br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://Comicslist.deviantart.com/art/Comicslist-stamp-76493684"><img src="http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs25/f/2008/035/c/1/c114b25cec21490c.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://AzraelleWormser.deviantart.com/art/Stamp-Comics-56790984"><img src="http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs18/f/2007/154/8/b/Stamp___Comics_by_AzraelleWormser.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span><br /><br />- -- Biff Gear -- -<br /><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.zazzle.com/propheteka/gifts?cg=196914859881414676">The Biff Shop at Zazzle!</a><br /></img></div> ]]></description>
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                <title>Halloween Movie Double Feature!</title>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:35:05 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Here's the deal. I have always wanted to do something extra for the fans. Now, I actually have that chance. = ) <br /><br /><br />At midnight Eastern Time this Saturday - Halloween Night - I'm going to do a Halloween Movie Double Feature. Where? Online, of course! In fact, everything about this showing is Public Domain and showcases a pair of some of my favorite old scifi/horror flicks (the very same flicks I watch while working on the strip). I will be doing this over at the HoA Presents! page on Livestream. You can find it here -> <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.livestream.com/ProphEKA">http://www.livestream.com/ProphEKA</a><br /><br />Since I don't post journals here as often as I really should, I'll drop the movie list here! First flick will be Teenagers from Outer Space. The Second is a horror movie staple - George A Romero's Night of the Living Dead. That's right - two kickass movies plus a bunch of old drive-in openers, interludes and even an intermission. = )<br /><br />Drop by if you can and have a Happy Halloween!<br /><br />*Poof*<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>No Mid-Week strip this week</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:37:51 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I needed to get my head straight so I'm going to skip my second strip this week and hold it for Sunday. I'm still knee deep in other projects but I'm going to attempt to build p a bit of a buffer (a week at the most).<br /><br />Never like to do this when things are about to get interesting but I have honestly been feeling kinda' "Meh" lately. That's usually a good sign for me to switch gears and do a little bit of non-Biff related work. One thing I know still holds true: You have to really feel it if you want your work to shine and I'm just not feelin' it right now.<br /><br />'Till next week when I should (hopefully) be out of this strange and sudden funk!<br /><br />*Poof*<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Projects and Participation</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:19:53 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ As of Sunday, I started back in on the strips again. It's always fun to break up arcs with a good one-shot every now and then. = )<br /><br />As for my activities outside of drawing, I have a couple of somewhat long-term projects I'm working on that are taking up a lot of my time. They do pay the bills so it's all good. I'm hoping to roll those funds into a new laptop - possibly a Tablet PC. Nothin' says lovin' quite like drawing on a computer screen. = P<br /><br />Biff is indeed back and I'll do my best to get two strips out every week for your viewing enjoyment. I figured I would give folks fair warning just in case they come in late here as well.<br /><br />To the Art Mines! >.<<br /><br />*Poof*<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Convention arc over. Commencing long rest!</title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 12:35:30 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I have to say, two strips a week was not only very do-able but really fun. = )<br /><br />The one downside for me to doing that amount of strips in such a short period of time is I have completely blown through my script buffer. That combined with taking on a couple of non-comics related projects has really killed my free time to write ahead. So, in an effort to not fall behind too far and to compensate for the two-strips-a-week deal, I'm taking next week off and simply writing. There may or may not be a strip next week but I'm not going away forever.<br /><br />In the meantime, I'd like to pimp a couple of comics I'm really enjoying lately:<br /><br />- WMD by =<a class="u" href="http://w4m1.deviantart.com/">W4M1</a> and ~<a class="u" href="http://jermohler.deviantart.com/">JerMohler</a> -> <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.needcomics.com/WMD/">[link]</a><br /> It just started and it looks fantastic. The dialogue has my peaked my interest. = )<br /><br />- Hanna is Not a Boy's Name by *<a class="u" href="http://vert-is-ninja.deviantart.com/">vert-is-ninja</a>-> <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://hanna.aftertorque.com/">[link]</a><br /> Good comedy, interesting characters and it finally has a website I can link to that isn't a blog (which for some reason was the only link I had). If you dig good writing and great art, you dig this strip. = )<br /><br />Back to my coffee and my script book. 'Till next time!<br /><br />*Poof*<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Upping the Ante</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:03:30 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ It's been a bit since the ConnectiCon and I've been way too distracted to post a shortened version of my final wrap-up here. Drop by my regular devArt account - ~<a class="u" href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/">propheteka</a> - for <a href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/journal/26171764/">the whole story</a>.<br /><br />You may have noticed a bump in the number of strips coming through here as of late. Here's the stitch - I've been happily chugging away doing strips for the last few years. Started as a spur-of-the-moment thing which lead to twice a month, then once a week and now I'm attempting the next logical step...<br /><br />.<br />..<br />...<br /><br />No. Not cloning. o.O<br /><br />No, I'm building up to doing two strips a week! I figure I've been improving in my speed and skill and I want to see how much I can actually do. So, for the next story arc at least, I'll be doing two a week. The posting at the main site will be Sundays and Wednesdays with the strip popping up over here the day after (unless otherwise noted).<br /><br />It'll be tough but I'll do my best. I love doing strips and this seems like the best thing for me, you (the readers), Biff and the whole crew. = )<br /><br />'Till next time!<br /><br />*Poof*<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>ConnectiCon 2009</title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:57:08 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Copy Pasta-d from my =<a class="u" href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/">propheteka</a> account.<br />- -- - -- ~ -- - -- -<br /><br />It's this Friday. o.o<br /><br />.<br />..<br />...<br /><br />I'm trying to relax but I'm still buggin' out a bit. Pre-con jitters, really. I'm doing a couple of pics on the price signs right now. Give folks extra eye candy and keep myself busy/productive.<br /><br />If you find yourself in Connecticut or you'll be <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.connecticon.org/">at the convention</a>, drop by table 17 in Artist Alley. I'll have my book - House Special Vol. 1 - on me as well as a bunch of magnets and buttons. Drop by and say Hi. = )<br /><br />I'll update this after the con. Check me out <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://twitter.com/ProphetEKA">on Twitter</a> where you'll be able to get on-the-spot updates as I'll probably be tweeting from my table. I'm also bringing my DS with me and my copy of Mario Kart. I'll jump on that every now and again.<br /><br />Now to disappear back into the Art Mines 'till then.<br /><br />*Zoinks*<br /><br />- -- - -- ~ -- - -- -<br />Still taking Bust commissions. Check out the details Here -> <a href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/journal/25896760/">[link]</a><br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Fanpages and Comments and Stuff!</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:25:39 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Oh my! O.O<br /><br />Let's see... between WWPhilly, prepping for ConnectiCon and trying to get my head straight on the pose for center panel of the <a href="http://sillyvamp.deviantart.com/art/BtV-Rockhard-Abs-127869589">Rockhard Abs</a> strip; I found the time to add a little interactivity to this little shindig I call a strip. With a bit of help from the Twitterverse, I dropped a comment system into the <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.SillyVamp.com/">Biff strip page</a>. You can now comment on each and ever strip I got live. = )<br /><br />I also got around to doing something I had been putting off for a bit now. I built a <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.facebook.com/pages/HoA-Presents-Biff-the-Vampire/127298078184">Facebook fan page</a> for the Biff so folks can chat with me, interact with others or just cause a general ruckus.<br /><br />One last thing before I get back to work:<br />If you dig movies or you're just curious as to what I sound like, check out the <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.live.moviehauscomic.com/">Moviehaus LIVE!</a> podcast. Bonus - It's got ~<a class="u" href="http://rkarl03.deviantart.com/">rkarl03</a>, ~<a class="u" href="http://hogarth3.deviantart.com/">hogarth3</a> and ~<a class="u" href="http://morpheusxtrm201.deviantart.com/">morpheusxtrm201</a> too. Check it out. I know you'll dig it as much as I do. = )<br /><br />Back to work writing ahead and maybe even drawing ahead of schedule. 'Till next time!<br /><br />*Poof*<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Road Trippin' - WWPhilly 2009</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:26:31 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ [06-17-2009]<br />I'm currently taking a breather from figuring out what to pack for the con to say I'll be down at WizardWorld Philly this weekend. No table, though. I'll just be shootin' the breeze, eatin' proper cheesesteaks and taking in all the sights and sounds... okay, I'll be trying not to buy everything not tied down in Artist Alley but the idea is the same!<br /><br />I'll do a proper write-up here when I get back. If you're down at the con and you see <a href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/art/Mean-Muggin-115088705">this guy</a>, say "Hi" 'cause it's probably me. = )<br /><br />[06-22-2009]<br />In an effort to not post such a massive journal as I did at my regular account, I'll stick to the basics and just do the break down. If you want the full details, <a href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/journal/25479299/">just click here</a>. I warn you, it's a doozie. = )<br /><br /><u>The Break-Down</u><br />Days Spent: 4<br />Cash Spent: $264<br />Posters/Pics: 3<br />T-Shirts: 1<br />Books: 2<br />Stickers: 1<br />Comics: 7<br />Sandwiches Eaten: 3<br />Area Used to Describe Distance Walked: "All of Christendom"<br />Professional Artists/Actors/Writers Chatted Up: Numerous<br />Professional Wrestlers Chatted Up: Just 1 (I'm lookin' at you Virgil)<br /><br />*Poof*<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Belay that Comic! &gt;.&lt;</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:07:07 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I did up some pencils on an old project - Modern-Day Metamorphosis - this weekend and it kinda' made me scrap what I had drawn for this week's strip. Match that with working on getting two systems up and running and you find a delay.<br /><br />Though the systems don't matter to folks outside of me and the kid who's getting the other rig, the scrapping of the strip worked in my favor. It looks tons better than the original version and I like that. It's the start of a new arc and I'd rather have it start off on a high point, ya' know? = )<br /><br />I'm starting to ink what I got and it looks like it should be on tap for next Wednesday at the latest. Stay tuned!<br /><br />*Poof*<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Book Building</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 16:57:30 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ It's just about seven or so weeks 'till WizardWorld Philly and about 13 weeks 'till ConnectiCon. Being a bit of a veteran of a couple of these things, I've learned that it's always best to get your stuff done early enough to still get a proper rest before the event begins. I really don't want to recycle my old pocket sketchbook from a few years back so I figure it's time for a new one.<br /><br />I'm going to do up a new one, probably going to up the size as folks tended to see the tiny pocket sketchbooks and think "Neat! Giveaways!" which I think I may have ended up doing toward the last of the run. This particular book will be a 5.5" x 8.5" ashcan style book. I'm thinking going to a good twelve pages, though I'll look to the ones I've bought from other artists at past cons to get a better idea.<br /><br />Like the last one, I'll have a little bit of everything inside it. I'll drop in a few traditional pieces, some digital stuff. I kinda' want to drop in my 24hr Comic for some sequentials but I'm on the fence about it. One thing I know for sure is I want to make up enough copies to sell to folks to raise some extra funds.<br /><br />I'm always up for comments/suggestions/price points/page counts for feel free to drop me a line. = )<br /><br />Be to the grind for me. Gotta' pick a draw up a one-shot gag for Sunday's Biff strip!<br /><br />*Zoinks*<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Talkin' 'bout the Fans</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:25:44 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I know it seems like a bit of an odd question but it's one that has been going through my mind more often now. I know I have a particular level of readership, as my site stats can attest to, but I feel that I don't have many good ways for readers to contact me. Either that or they may not know about them. In an effort to fix this, I figure I should drop some good 'ol fashioned contact info for folks. Feel free to drop me a line in any way you wish. = )<br /><br />- Email: biff@sillyvamp.com<br />- Twitter: <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://twitter.com/SillyVamp">[link]</a><br />- Guestbook (Yep, I check it!): <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://htmlgear.tripod.com/guest/control.guest?u=e.amill&i=1&a=view">[link]</a><br /><br />There is another option that has been available to me for some time now that I tend to stay away from but continues to be very popular among other webcomics - The Forum. I tend to stay away from them due to my own past experiences, lack of any good things to say and that I'm none too keen on moderating one myself.<br /><br />So I have a bit of a question for the folks out there in the internet:<br />Should I pop up a forum on the Biff site?<br /><br />Well... back to writing scripts for me. 'Till next time!<br /><br />*Poof*<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Of Papers and Comics</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:38:47 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <b>Newspapers are Dying.</b><br /><br />There, I said it. Yet another webcomic person has stated, "Newspapers are dying" in a public forum.<br /><br />From the many discussions (i.e. Â arguments) that IÂve read online over the years, being in the category of folks that post their stuff for free on the web makes me an enemy in the eyes of a vocal few syndicate guys. My statement of the obvious just now makes me yet another punk dancing on the grave of those who have lost their jobs.<br /><br />This also allies me with a vocal few webcomic guys still very much pissed at the usual response from the vocal few syndicate guys for the past decade or so that we are not cartoonist, just folks trying to sell t-shirts. They have quit trying to help and are heckling the vocal few syndicate guys worse than Statler and Waldorf from the Muppet Show.<br /><br />To both of these groups, I say to you this: <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.archive.org/details/ActYourA1949">Act Your Age</a>.<br /><br />- -- - -- - -- ~ -- - -- - -- -<br /><br />Now on to the real bit. I want to give folks my suggestions on how to save newspapers. Thing is, I don't want a Flame War. So where does this leave me? I could write it and drop it at my website as a rant and be done with it but that doesn't help anyone. I know my pageviews... I do believe I'm the only one still going there. o.@<br /><br />By posting it someplace where folks can comment, I open the road up for discussion but - being the internet and seeing how much venom folks spit over this particular subject - I have a unique understanding as to how pointless that would be. So what's a guy to do, right? Do I suffer the slings and arrows of great amounts of useless comments/general stupidity or do I bury my ideas on my website and, in doing so, end them?<br /><br />Against my better judgment, IÂm going to write them here for folks to comment on. First things first, letÂs do some dot connections so weÂre all on the same page.<br /><br />Newspapers are dropping faster than cultists at Jonestown. These papers employ artists and journalists to convey the news to you Â the readers. Said papers also buy up comic strips from large syndicates and self-publishers alike to fill up extra space and bring some levity to an otherwise dry and dreary read. The arguments all boil down to how do we save jobs. The answers may be easy to say but hard for folks to wrap their heads around.<br /><br />For the papers, the choice is simple: Return to the basics. Since the rise in the popularity of blogs and citizen journalism, newspapers have been pushing non-news onto Page One where the real news should be. Celebrity news, non-news scandals, and random unconfirmed rumors that would be relegated to page six and deeper are being seen more often as front-page material. It seems like the larger papers are trying to be more like blogs and less like the papers they are. I donÂt read the newspaper for scandals. I read the newspapers for well-researched news. Bring that back and youÂll bring back your readers. True, you will need an online counterpart but that actually leads to helping out the next two groups: Political Cartoonists and the Syndicates. After all, youÂll still need their talents to liven up dry articles and bring some levity to your site.<br /><br />Political cartoonists Â the guys and gals that draw up the oft times single panel cartoons usually found on the letters page Â are really in a bind. No newspaper means there is no place for their cartoonsÂ or so folks think. Not unlike a photo, a cartoon can hammer a point home for folks a lot quicker than a lot of heavy dialogue. These champions of the single panel need to convince writers and editors of content both online and off that their skills can be applied to just about anything. Expand their market and gain a larger audience. Strike up a partnership with a good news place and use your portfolio to its fullest. Again, you have a talent. Now you really need to prove your worth to the world at large.<br /><br />Syndicates are still pretty stable for now but things will get bad for them, too. IÂve peeked around and noticed that the Syndicate sites are starting to look more like hubs for their comics. Comic hubs are cool but, like a crowded archive, good people will fade into obscurity pretty quickly while the usual suspects garner all the attention. I recommend taking the next step and striking out on your own (if you can) to help raise awareness for your strip. Hit up a comic book convention or two. Interact with your audience. Know that your fans would fight tooth and nail to keep your strips running their local paper and understand they would do a lot to keep you doing what you do best. ItÂs okay to fall back on them every now and again if you need to. DonÂt be afraid of the extra work. By virtue of being in so many newspapers, you already have the eyes of thousands. Honestly, I would dig that kind of d... ]]></description>
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                <title>HoA Presents - 03.19.09</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:25:08 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Tonight's late night broadcast will be some furry stuff. Since my gaming rig needs it's weekly cleaning and defrag, it's another All Pencils night! = D<br /><br />The Agenda: I'm working on updating an old chicken character for a possible stand alone comic and I still need to work out two more pics for the Biff bio page - one of Rosa and one of Vinnie's Fox form. I'm also going to try sketching out a nifty 30's style ad based off a joke from Pi Day (3-14) last Saturday. Plenty to do, plenty of fun.<br /><br />Tonight's musical selection will most likely be old cartoon production music to get me in that old school advertising mindset. I'll be on the mic tonight answering questions and apologizing profusely for the general randomness that is me. = )<br /><br />So drop by and kill some time. Show starts around 10pm Eastern, only at <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.ustream.tv/channel/hoa-presents!">HoA Presents!</a><br /><br />*Zoinks*<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Back in the saddle again. - Edit!</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:38:56 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ [Edit: 3.10.09]<br /><br />I'm on UStream right now!! = D<br /><br />Tonight's broadcast: inking. Check it at <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.ustream.tv/channel/hoa-presents!">[Link]</a><br /><br />*Poof*<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Smacked with a WTF Illness</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:52:50 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Don't know where or how I picked this up, all I know is it put me down for nearly all of Wednesday.<br /><br />I think it was Tuesday that I started to feel pretty bleh. Took some pills and figured it would pass. By 4am, I was knee-deep in a very bad and very random illness. It feels like Con Crud without that lingering glow of having actually attended a convention. -.-<br /><br />Needless to say, the pic that I've been doodling on the last little while will take even longer to get posted. Plus, I'm late on Biff. At least I have some cash in my pocket from a recent design job. It gave me a bit of a headache and I won't go into it here but it all worked itself out in the end. Might make my next post about drawing up a contract for folks who freelance. It won't be pretty but it might help some folks.<br /><br />As for me, I'm going to make some soup and regain some energy. Yesterday saw me eating six Oreo cookies and half a cup of coffee total. Not good, I know but I had no appetite. Really want this crud to pass. o.@<br /><br />*Zoinks*<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>New gear at the Biff Shop?!</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:54:23 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ You got it! I just popped some new gear into <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/biffthevampire?pid=71714">the Biff shop at CafePress</a>.<br /><br />I have been working on redrawing my old logo and "Bite" designs in Illustrator and I figured I'd drop some new stuff into the shop with the updated pics. It has been far too long since that poor shop has seen any love and I plan on adding more stuff as the year goes on.<br /><br />If you haven't been there yet, you should <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/biffthevampire?pid=71714">drop by</a> and check it out. Who knows? You may just find something you like! = )<br /><br />*Poof*<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Windows 7 Public Beta</title>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 11:34:19 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ As some of you may know, Microsoft dropped on the public a beta version of their next OS, Windows 7, last Friday. Being the computer geek that I am, you know I eagerly awaited my chance to snag a copy/key. I'm trying to be honest nowadays so I resisted the urge to snatch the Pre-Beta copy that has been floating around the net since October.<br /><br />So Friday came around and I waited. And I waited. And... well, you can pretty much guess where this is going. The fine folks at MS forgot how much build up was made for this. Unlike the relatively soft release of the Vista Beta some years back (I found out about it a week later through word of mouth), this was the talk of the 'net for a hot minute. Within a minute or two of the download link going up, the servers crashed so hard I swear they dropped loot. -.-<br /><br />Finally got a copy/key yesterday and successfully burned an image to DVD earlier today. It installs as I type on a spare drive in my laptop.<br /><br />An odd post to the Biff gallery, I know but it's better than another UStream announcement, right? = P<br /><br />*Poof*<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Yet another broadcast?! o.O</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:52:38 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ If you're curious about how I do my digital stuff or just want to watch me finish off a comic strip, drop by at <a href="http://www.ustream.tv/channel/hoa-presents!">[link]</a> starting at 8pm Eastern.<br /><br />Hope to see you there!<br /><br />*Poof*<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>HoA Presents - 01.18.09</title>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 13:56:34 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I'm going to spark up a broadcast tonight around 5:00pm EST.<br /><br />On Tap for the Broadcast:<br />Working on a Biff strip. Maybe some after work sketching and other such nonsense.<br /><br />Swing by if you have some time to kill, pop into the chatroom and such. I'll try to keep an eye the place and respond to posts. No promises though.<br /><br />Hope to see you there! -> <a href="http://www.ustream.tv/channel/hoa-presents!">[link]</a><br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Time's Up, Boxes Down...</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:08:34 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ The moving of a whole house is Over! = D<br /><br />I'm pretty settled in so far but I seem to be having a bit of trouble getting some strips written up. Kinda' want to do up a proper holiday arc this year but it's slow going. Only thing I've been able to get down that I'm not scrapping shortly after was a quick Biff pic. I tossed it up over at my regular account as it needed something other than a slew of rabbits (which will probably pick up again after the new year). Click the <a href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/art/Random-Biff-081203-105353834">[link]</a> to check it out.<br /><br />For now, I'm going to try writing some more stuff and see what sticks. Brainstorming: It does a story good. = P<br /><br />*Poof*<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>The Joys of Moving</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 01:35:16 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I sit on my gaming system in the ruins of my bedroom. I'm surrounded by boxes and containers of all shapes and sizes, most of them filled with stuff I have not seen in ages or thought I lost. It's... weird. o.O<br /><br />My laptop has been on its last legs for a while now and has finally lost a vital part: the LCD Backlight. The hard drive is good, the memory is fine and the keyboard could probably use a cleaning. What I'm trying to say is <i>it still runs</i>... I just can't see the screen during my normal hours of operation (night) without a strong light on the screen. I'm now running all mission critical systems off of my gaming system. Something that it can handle but it really wasn't designed for. Mostly in the space department. Ya' see it's filled with Archive.org films, music and games - stuff to entertain - which leaves very little room for stuff like Fireworks, HoTMetaL and Illustrator - the stuff that pays bills.<br /><br />I've found a disturbing amount of hard drives so I can fix the space issue as soon as I'm settled. Which leads to the moving part. My family and I are in the process of moving into an actual house. We are taking over my grandparents place but it needs some TLC before it's good to go. This has lead to much painting and prep before I can go and set my room back up. The smaller space available there also means I'm losing half my stuff until Spring. Much packing and trashing has taken place over the last two weeks and not much working on Biff. Fear not, the strip has been written for a bit now and the pencils were started during a break in boxing stuff up last week so I have a good head start. I'll get back on it ASAP as the first large piece of furniture into the new room will be my drawing table. Yep, drawing table before bed. Not the brightest move but it shows initiative... and that I'll choose my artwork over a good nights sleep any day. = P<br /><br />Depending on weather conditions tomorrow, I will be setting things up and whatnot in an effort to get the next couple of strips not only done but ready for the scanner. Also of note: the strip was recently picked for the Webcomic Beacon's Searchlight piece. Though it may sound really fancy, it is something you have to put in for. Honestly, I didn't think they would pick mine. I really dig their podcast and it was really cool to hear them talk about my comic. Check them out at this <a href="http://webcomicbeacon.com/">[link]</a> .<br /><br />I'm off to get some sleep. Still more stuff to be packed and a lot of stuff to toss into storage.<br /><br />*Poof*<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>New Website is Live</title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 17:07:58 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I hope everyone had a good Halloween. As for me, I spent some more time working on the site. It took a bit longer than expected and I'm later than I wanted but I finally got it up, live and working.<br /><br />I added some items, rearranged some stuff and dropped about a kilobyte or two from the original redesign. Those of you who use Project Wonderful will dig the added tower ad on the right. I kept the older half banner ad space for folks (like me) who use a smaller image when pimping their products on others' sites. Don't worry, I got your back. = )<br /><br />A similar layout was spread throughout. More links have been added to the Links page - both webcomics and resources. I've separated the requested images from the fan art because, well... it was needed. The Bios page still needs images but it's a little cleaner now.<br /><br />Most important change: I'm going to be switching everything over to the SillyVamp.com address. By January, all will be switched over and the old links won't work anymore. Since Biff is hosted on my own website, you don't have to worry about strange things taking up residence there afterward. Well, you'll see my website's 404 page but that's not that bad considering. = P<br /><br />Go swing by the site and check it out.<br /><br />*Poof*<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Questions and Comments?! [Edit-tastic]</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:47:13 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Hell yeah, I needs 'em! >.<<br /><br />Seriously, I just posted up a test page for the new Biff layout. You can find it here: <a href="http://biff.propheka.com/Biff-Test.htm">[link]</a> .<br /><br />What do I need from you? Like the title states, I need a little input on the layout. What works, what doesn't, what should be changed and the sort. You know: the basics. I'm not sure when I'll send it live but I would dig a little feedback on it.<br /><br />Like I wrote in the post over at the site: What I like is fine. What works for the masses is what I'm going for.<br /><br />On a side note: <a href="http://iro.ragnarokonline.com/">Ragnarok Online</a> recently released an official free server called Valkyrie. If you play, look for a gunslinger with a Bunny Band named Veritas R. That would be me. = )<br /><br />[Edit: 10.25.2008]<br /><br />Well, I updated the test page. I think I have it to a point where I'm digging it and the whole thing will accomplish the goals I want it to. Drop by, give it a once over and tell me what you think. I'm always up for suggestions.<br /><br />*Poof*<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>It's October!</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:56:44 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Damn straight! = )<br /><br />October tends to be one of my favorite months of the year. It has my favorite holiday (Halloween), it means that the year is almost over and I get to do silly stories and pics with a theme I don't hate. First, let me drop an update on you from last time: <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/propheteka">[link]</a> .<br /><br />I made a Zazzle shop. Honestly, I couldn't resist the idea of having one of my graphics on a skateboard. I know a few skaters and, though I don't have the balance for a board, the outstanding graphics I saw on the kinda' inspired me to try for Graphic Design as a comics back-up. You can officially blame the Birdhouse and World Industries for all my graphic design ambitions. = P<br /><br />As for Halloween, I think I've come up with a few good Biff-related ideas for this month. Expect some manner of newness from the crew. Also, I recently found out that my favorite MMO - Ragnarok Online - now has an official free server. This is both good and bad for me as I'm going to start playing again (or more often, depending on time of year). I'll update this with the info once I get that all set up and running again. You'll be able to fight back-to-back with me in the one MMO I'll actually play for an extended period of time. = )<br /><br />Well, I have a bit of writing to do and I need to get cracking on the next strip before tonight's debates. Yeah, I watch them but I won't pummel you folks with political banter. You probably get enough of that already, regardless of location. 'Till next time!<br /><br />*Poof*<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Store Stuff and a Question or two</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:38:52 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I have been up on CafePress for the longest time now. It's a good place and I dig it. Heck, I even put the Biff shop there because I like their quality. What can I say, they do good stuff.<br /><br />Thing is I'm looking to branch out. Maybe get some more stuff printed out, some different products outside of the usual shirts and prints. I recently started looking into <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/">Zazzle</a>. They have an unholy crap-ton of products there (Skateboards! They can do skateboards!) and it does look promising.<br /><br />Now, I know they have a bunch of actual brands and businesses there but I'm wondering about the average person but I'm wondering if anyone has actually used it to sell their own stuff?<br /><br />Just some of those things I'm thinking about. Comic may be a tad late here. Hit up the Biff store at <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/biffthevampire">[link]</a> and show some monetary love.<br /><br />Back to inking for me!<br /><br />*Poof*<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Fun with Newsletters 2 - Electric Boogaloo</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 23:24:07 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ As if by magic (since I never did get around to looking too deeply into it), the newsletter has returned! And the peasants rejoice. = )<br /><br />Now for something completely different:<br />This came through Twitter not too long ago from Dave Kellet, creator of <a href="http://www.sheldoncomics.com/">Sheldon</a>. It's a How-To by another great guy, <a href="http://www.starslip.com/">Kris Straub</a>. Too funny for words and I'm sure folks will dig it. = )<br /> <br /><a href="http://tinyurl.com/69c72t">[link]</a><br /><br />See ya' Wednesday!<br /><br />*Poof*<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Fun with Newsletters</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:16:55 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Don't know what's up with it but the Biff newsletter isn't sending out. Now, one would question: "How do you know this? If it isn't sending, how would anyone get to tell you it's busted?" Simple. I was one of the first folks to sign up to the damned thing. = P<br /><br />I'm going to do some maintenance on it. Hopefully, it'll fix itself. If that's the case... well, you'll get two of the same newsletter at the same time.<br /><br />*Poof*<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Video goodness and no sub</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:40:47 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ First off, I started a new bit of story. Only three parts but it'll set things up for more jokes down the line. = )<br /><br />Next, I want to pimp out yet another non-Biff related thing. Why? Because it's cool! If you've ever been curious as to how a good traditionally drawn webcomic is done, I suggest checking out Dave Kellett rock the pencils and inks on an issue of Sheldon. Not only is the video informative, it's funny too. <a href="http://vimeo.com/1496263">[link]</a><br /><br />I'm thinking I might make a video like this some day. Was going to do up a quick poll but I forgot... No Sub! So I pose the question here: Would you folks dig it if I did a video similar to this on the making of a Biff comic?<br /><br />Well, back to the drawing board for me. I'm going to try and get my two strip buffer back. Lates!<br /><br />*Poof*<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Site Update - Links Page</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:32:38 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="section">â  Creatures of the Night â </div><br /><br /><div class="bytes"><div class="bits"><u>Sites of Interest</u><br />- <a href="http://www.ProphEKA.com">House of Amill</a> - <br />- <a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com">Biff Site</a> -<br />- -- ~ -- -<br />- *<a class="u" href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/">propheteka</a> -<br />- <a href="http://www.ComicSpace.com/propheteka">ComicSpace</a> -<br />- <a href="http://pownce.com/ProphetEKA/">Pownce Feed</a> -<br />- <a href="http://twitter.com/ProphetEKA/">Twitter Feed</a> -<br /></div><br />Before I get to the big ol' Copy Pasta part: ConnectiCon '08 was fun but tiring. You can find the write up at my other devArt page. 'Tis long but not very Biff related. o.o<br />- -- - -- ~ -- - -- -<br />I finally finished up my recent update of the Links page. A whole slew (That's right. "Slew") of new comics for your viewing pleasure. Since there's quite a few, I figured I would give props to a few that are fairly new and I'm really enjoying. <br /><br />- <a href="http://www.fchords.com/">F Chords</a> by Kris Straub: I'm an off-and-on reader of his other comic Starslip Crisis but I think he's really hooked me with this one. I'll use Kris' words to explain it: <br />"Morningbell Studios is a small recording facility in Austin, TX. Ash and Wade, our heroes, are forced to get by on recording thirty-second jingles for radio commercials. Will they give up on their dreams of rock stardom? (Probably.)" <br /><br />- <a href="http://www.brokenplotdevice.com/">Broken Plot Device</a> by Lizardbeth [ *<a class="u" href="http://lizardbeth.deviantart.com/">lizardbeth</a> ] : BPD is a funny Slice-of-Life comic about a group of friends living in an old converted book printing factory. Great artwork and solid jokes. What more could you ask for? = ) <br /><br />- <a href="http://www.bohdate.com/whubble/">Whubble</a> by Jaime Smart [ ~<a class="u" href="http://icanseeyourmonkey.deviantart.com/">icanseeyourmonkey</a> ] : Office based comedy from the creator of Bear, Ubu Bubu and Bohda Te. I can't quite put my finger on it but I think it's the randomness of the jokes that gets me. The artwork is perfectly cartoon-y, too. An excellent read. <br /><br /><br />Hit up these comics and drop by the Links page for more webcomic-y goodness... that is... after you read Biff, of course. = P <br /><br />*Poof*<br /></div><br /><br /><div class="bytes" align="center"><div class="section">â  Comic Schedule â </div><u>Schedule Subject to Change</u><br /><a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com"><b>Website</b></a>: Updated weekly, usually on Sunday<br /><b>devArt</b>: Posted the Wednesday after a new comic<br />- -- - -- - -- ~ -- - -- - -- -<br />Off-Sides/Non-Storyline Comics posted in Scraps<br />Wallpapers posted  in the Main Gallery<br /></div><br /><div class="bytes" align="center"><div class="section">â  Bars and Stamps â </div><br />- -- Biff Realated -- -<br /><img src="http://www.propheka.com/06-BiffBar.jpg"><br /><br />- -- Pure Awesome -- -<br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/76493684/"><img src="http://fc07.deviantart.com/fs25/f/2008/035/c/1/c114b25cec21490c.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/56790984/"><img src="http://fc08.deviantart.com/fs18/f/2007/154/8/b/Stamp___Comics_by_AzraelleWormser.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span><br /><br />- -- The Shop -- -<br /><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/biffthevampire?pid=71714"><img src="http://biff.propheka.com/ads/CafePress-Biff.gif"></img><br /></a></img></div> ]]></description>
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                <title>Back and Away Again!</title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:41:33 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="section">â  Creatures of the Night â </div><br /><br /><div class="bytes"><div class="bits"><u>Sites of Interest</u><br />- <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.ProphEKA.com">House of Amill</a> - <br />- <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://biff.ProphEKA.com">Biff Site</a> -<br />- -- ~ -- -<br />- ~<a class="u" href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/">propheteka</a> -<br />- <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.ComicSpace.com/propheteka">ComicSpace</a> -<br />- <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://pownce.com/ProphetEKA/">Pownce Feed</a> -<br />- <a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://twitter.com/ProphetEKA/">Twitter Feed</a> -<br /></div><br />Well, I'm back from North Dakota. If you're interested in my zany exploits, just hit up my main account at ~<a class="u" href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/">propheteka</a> to get the lowdown. = )<br /><br />Coming up fast (as in "This Friday" fast) is ConnectiCon '08. I don't have a table this year so I'll be floating around the floor, probably bugging the hell out of the well known webcomic folks and hanging around the Dealer's area. If you see me around, feel free to say Hi and whatnot. I'm usually a bit shy but I'll try to be friendly. = P<br /><br />That's it for now. I'll be back to posting comics this week. I'm going to try and get some sleep.<br /><br />*Poof*<br /></div><br /><br /><div class="bytes" align="center"><div class="section">â  Comic Schedule â </div><u>Schedule Subject to Change</u><br /><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://biff.ProphEKA.com"><b>Website</b></a>: Updated weekly, usually on Sunday<br /><b>devArt</b>: Posted the Wednesday after a new comic<br />- -- - -- - -- ~ -- - -- - -- -<br />Off-Sides/Non-Storyline Comics posted in Scraps<br />Wallpapers posted  in the Main Gallery<br /></div><br /><div class="bytes" align="center"><div class="section">â  Bars and Stamps â </div><br />- -- Biff Realated -- -<br /><img src="http://www.propheka.com/06-BiffBar.jpg"><br /><br />- -- Pure Awesome -- -<br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://Comicslist.deviantart.com/art/Comicslist-stamp-76493684"><img src="http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs25/f/2008/035/c/1/c114b25cec21490c.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow" ><a href="http://AzraelleWormser.deviantart.com/art/Stamp-Comics-56790984"><img src="http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs18/f/2007/154/8/b/Stamp___Comics_by_AzraelleWormser.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span><br /><br />- -- The Shop -- -<br /><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/users/outgoing?http://www.zazzle.com/propheteka/gifts?cg=196914859881414676">The Biff Shop at Zazzle!</a><br /></img></div> ]]></description>
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                <title>Out for a minute</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:32:55 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="section">â  Creatures of the Night â </div><br /><br /><div class="bytes"><div class="bits"><u>Sites of Interest</u><br />- <a href="http://www.ProphEKA.com">House of Amill</a> - <br />- <a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com">Biff Site</a> -<br />- -- ~ -- -<br />- *<a class="u" href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/">propheteka</a> -<br />- <a href="http://www.ComicSpace.com/propheteka">ComicSpace</a> -<br /></div><br />A nice short journal for a change. Heck, I'm even using the shortened infoBox! -><br /><br />I'll be out for a couple of weeks. I will do the best I can to get some strips written (possibly done) while I'm out. Swing by the Biff site for updates and whatnot as I'll be bombing that and my Twitter and Pownce accounts.<br /><br />'Till I return, stay safe and keep drawing!<br /><br />*Poof*<br /><br />PS - Journal Emoticons are working again in Opera! = D<br /></div><br /><br /><div class="bytes" align="center"><div class="section">â  Comic Schedule â </div><u>Schedule Subject to Change</u><br /><a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com"><b>Website</b></a>: Updated weekly, usually on Sunday<br /><b>devArt</b>: Posted the Wednesday after a new comic<br />- -- - -- - -- ~ -- - -- - -- -<br />Off-Sides/Non-Storyline Comics posted in Scraps<br />Wallpapers posted  in the Main Gallery<br /></div><br /><div class="bytes" align="center"><div class="section">â  Bars and Stamps â </div><br />- -- Biff Realated -- -<br /><img src="http://www.propheka.com/06-BiffBar.jpg"><br /><br />- -- Pure Awesome -- -<br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/76493684/"><img src="http://fc07.deviantart.com/fs25/f/2008/035/c/1/c114b25cec21490c.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/56790984/"><img src="http://fc08.deviantart.com/fs18/f/2007/154/8/b/Stamp___Comics_by_AzraelleWormser.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span><br /><br />- -- The Shop -- -<br /><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/biffthevampire?pid=71714"><img src="http://biff.propheka.com/ads/CafePress-Biff.gif"></img><br /></a></img></div> ]]></description>
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                <title>A Busy Couple of Weeks</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:14:30 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="section">â  Creatures of the Night â </div><br /><br /><div class="bytes"><div class="bits"><u>Sites of Interest</u><br />- <a href="http://www.ProphEKA.com">House of Amill</a> - <br />- <a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com">Biff Site</a> -<br />- -- ~ -- -<br />- *<a class="u" href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/">propheteka</a> -<br />- <a href="http://www.ComicSpace.com/propheteka">ComicSpace</a> -<br />- <a href="http://pownce.com/ProphetEKA/">Pownce Feed</a> -<br />- <a href="http://twitter.com/ProphetEKA/">Twitter Feed</a> -<br /></div><br />First up: Good News, Bad News time.<br /><br />Bad News - Looks like there will be no strip this week. I'm looking through the big book of Biff strips and, outside of using up my quickies and one-shots, everything needs a bit more work than I can give it at the moment.<br /><br />Good News - I'm currently working a website gig which is taking up quite a bit of my attention. This means I can pay some bills and get new pens but it also means I get to be knee deep in HTML again. I miss it there. It's warm and cozy in a digital sort of way.<br /><br />Next: What have I been up to?!<br /><br />Well, I got that website job and I fixed up a computer for a guy I know. I also helped move my friend *<a class="u" href="http://x-ian.deviantart.com/">X-ian</a> into his new digs last week. All of which is cool and all but it cut into my Biff time something fierce. I'm working a couple of ideas right now and I hope to get some more scripts done soon. It's all a time management thing right now. Hopefully, I'll get some writing done in my off time so I can spend my Thursday and Friday nights with that silly vamp again. = )<br /><br />That's about it for now. I'll try to post more here instead of just twittering. It's addictive, I tells ya'. 'Till next time, folks!<br /><br />*Poof*</div><br /><br /><div class="bytes" align="center"><div class="section">â  Comic Schedule â </div><u>Schedule Subject to Change</u><br /><a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com"><b>Website</b></a>: Updated weekly, usually on Sunday<br /><b>devArt</b>: Posted the Wednesday after a new comic<br />- -- - -- - -- ~ -- - -- - -- -<br />Off-Sides/Non-Storyline Comics posted in Scraps<br />Wallpapers posted  in the Main Gallery<br /></div><br /><div class="bytes" align="center"><div class="section">â  Bars and Stamps â </div><br />- -- Biff Realated -- -<br /><img src="http://www.propheka.com/06-BiffBar.jpg"><br /><br />- -- Pure Awesome -- -<br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/76493684/"><img src="http://fc07.deviantart.com/fs25/f/2008/035/c/1/c114b25cec21490c.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/56790984/"><img src="http://fc08.deviantart.com/fs18/f/2007/154/8/b/Stamp___Comics_by_AzraelleWormser.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span><br /><br />- -- The Shop -- -<br /><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/biffthevampire?pid=71714"><img src="http://biff.propheka.com/ads/CafePress-Biff.gif"></img><br /></a></img></div> ]]></description>
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                <title>WWPhilly: ReCap</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:59:42 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="section">â  Creatures of the Night â </div><br /><br /><div class="bytes"><div class="bits"><u>Sites of Interest</u><br />- <a href="http://www.ProphEKA.com">House of Amill</a> - <br />- <a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com">Biff Site</a> -<br />- -- ~ -- -<br />- *<a class="u" href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/">propheteka</a> -<br />- <a href="http://www.ComicSpace.com/propheteka">ComicSpace</a> -<br />- <a href="http://pownce.com/ProphetEKA/">Pownce Feed</a> -<br />- <a href="http://twitter.com/ProphetEKA/">Twitter Feed</a> -<br /></div><br />[Cross Posted!]<br /><br />This is pretty much a general recap of my weekend down in Philly attending WizardWorld Con there. This made my first real test of Twitter and Pownce on the road so most of this can be found there. = )<br /><br />My friends and I left on Thursday and quickly found ourselves lost in back roads of Pensylvania. A note to the statesfolk that manage the PA's DoT: For the love of all that is good and speedy, please give us out-of-towners more warning as to which street is which. The quaint towns of your fine state are nice and all but my friends and I really like to sleep at the hotel we booked. Getting lost in the sticks late at night is no fun when said towns have No Open Gas Stations to ask for directions at. -.-<br /><br />The hotel was badass. It had both a full size fridge and a nice little cook top, which was put to good use keeping us fed and filled with eggs and bacon.<br /><br />First day went well. Got there at three, milled around the Dealer's Room/Artist Alley 'til six. I saw Joe Quesada over at the Marvel booth though I didn't get to talk with him. Saw ~<a class="u" href="http://franchesco.deviantart.com/">Franchesco</a>! and Mike Oeming in the Alley. Bought a copy of The Mice Templar #1 from Oeming (finally) which was cool. I admit, I was a bit star struck as his work is outstanding. Just... yeah. Check out his work on Mice or scope him and Bendis' work callled Powers. It's a must for any comic fan. Finished off the day by hitting up Geno's and Pat's for some always great cheesesteaks.<br /><br />Second day started off kinda' lazy. We slept in, milled around the hotel room and ate some eggs and bacon and arrived at the con around three. Hit up the Top Cow panel, enjoyed the hell out of it. Big ups to Ron Marz, Lee Moder and the rest of the panel. It was pretty funny. Hit up the main area afterward and Fanboy'd famed pro wrestler Kevin Nash. Of all the non-comic celebrities there, I somehow clamed up when near Nash. He's a damn nice guy, too. Picked up a few comics and whatnot in the Alley including a copy of How to Make Webcomics. Picked it up from Brad Guigar - creator of Evil, Inc. After the con, we hung out with my friend's cousin for a while.<br /><br />Day three found us packing and exiting quickly before noon. Made my last trek through main area. Got some good advice from Francheso! on a page I was working on. Talked it up with a couple of artists and dropped myself down to five bucks. Ended up at 45 cents with a quick trip to Rita's on the way out. = P<br /><br />Now, for The List! = D<br />- -- - -- ~ -- - -- -<br />Panels attended: 1<br />Artists spoken with: A bunch, really.<br />Pros chatted with: 2<br />Comics bought: 9<br />Books bought: 2<br />Sketchbooks bought: 1<br />Cards passed out: 2<br />Freakouts: 1. Left my debit card at home. Nothing like finding out something that is usually closer to you than inner organs is not only missing but found three states from your location at your place of residence. Not good, I tell ya'.<br />Funniest thing heard at the con: Top Cow panel banter!<br />Rob - "He's going to make me rich."<br />Nelson - "Dude, what are you talking about. You work in comics. You don't make any money."<br /><br />Overall, it was one hell of a fun con. Now to get back to working on my comics and saving cash for ConnectiCon. Peace!<br /><br />*Zoinks*<br /></div><br /><br /><div class="bytes" align="center"><div class="section">â  Comic Schedule â </div><u>Schedule Subject to Change</u><br /><a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com"><b>Website</b></a>: Updated weekly, usually on Sunday<br /><b>devArt</b>: Posted the Wednesday after a new comic<br />- -- - -- - -- ~ -- - -- - -- -<br />Off-Sides/Non-Storyline Comics posted in Scraps<br />Wallpapers posted  in the Main Gallery<br /></div><br /><div class="bytes" align="center"><div class="section">â  Bars and Stamps â </div><br />- -- Biff Realated -- -<br /><img src="http://www.propheka.com/06-BiffBar.jpg"><br /><br />- -- Pure Awesome -- -<br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/76493684/"><img src="http://fc07.deviantart.com/fs25/f/2008/035/c/1/c114b25cec21490c.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/56790984/"><img src="http://fc08.deviantart.com/fs18/f/2007/154/8/b/Stamp___C... ]]></description>
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                <title>Journal Bumping and Con Stuff</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 00:15:34 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="section">â  Creatures of the Night â </div><br /><br /><div class="bytes"><div class="bits"><u>Sites of Interest</u><br />- <a href="http://www.ProphEKA.com">House of Amill</a> - <br />- <a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com">Biff Site</a> -<br />- -- ~ -- -<br />- *<a class="u" href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/">propheteka</a> -<br />- <a href="http://www.ComicSpace.com/propheteka">ComicSpace</a> -<br />- <a href="http://pownce.com/ProphetEKA/">Pownce Feed</a> -<br /></div><br />It was up for a month, I think it's time to move it out of the way. Although one part of it still applies... Wizard World Philly is coming up unimaginably quick (for me at least)! That's right, it's at the end of the month and I'm still going as far as I know. = )<br /><br />Now, there probably won't be a comic that Sunday. With my horrible record with deadlines this won't be much of a loss but I will attempt to update my <a href="http://pownce.com/ProphetEKA/">Pownce feed</a> while I'm away. What the heck is Pownce? Well... the quickest explanation is Pownce is kinda' like Twitter with a less bird-like name. The long answer is it's a service developed by the folks behind Digg. It lets folks like me update a feed with just about anything from just about anywhere. I can send everything from links to small files to folks on my Pownce friends list. It's pretty nifty and the folks behind it are pretty darn cool too. If you want to keep tabs on me while I'm on the road, that would be the first place to check.<br /><br />Another thing that has hit folks is money issues. Most of my cash has gone toward paying down student loans thus leaving me fairly broke. I can't say I don't enjoy pimping my stores, I'm my own biggest buyer. What I will say is that I have an unholy crap-ton of designs on various t-shirts and whatnot up at <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/biffthevampire?pid=71714">CafePress</a>. If you like my stuff and spare some change, drop by and pick yourself up something cool.<br /><br />Since it'll be a couple of weeks before this gets changed, I'll leave you guys with this last message: if you are going to be in Philly during the con and wish to chill for a minute, feel free to bug me. My friends and I could always use the company. = )<br /><br />*Poof*<br /></div><br /><br /><div class="bytes" align="center"><div class="section">â  Comic Schedule â </div><u>Schedule Subject to Change</u><br /><a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com"><b>Website</b></a>: Updated weekly, usually on Sunday<br /><b>devArt</b>: Posted the Wednesday after a new comic<br />- -- - -- - -- ~ -- - -- - -- -<br />Off-Sides/Non-Storyline Comics posted in Scraps<br />Wallpapers posted  in the Main Gallery<br /></div><br /><div class="bytes" align="center"><div class="section">â  Bars and Stamps â </div><br />- -- Biff Realated -- -<br /><img src="http://www.propheka.com/06-BiffBar.jpg"><br /><br />- -- Pure Awesome -- -<br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/76493684/"><img src="http://fc07.deviantart.com/fs25/f/2008/035/c/1/c114b25cec21490c.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/56790984/"><img src="http://fc08.deviantart.com/fs18/f/2007/154/8/b/Stamp___Comics_by_AzraelleWormser.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span><br /><br />- -- The Shop -- -<br /><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/biffthevampire?pid=71714"><img src="http://biff.propheka.com/ads/CafePress-Biff.gif"></img><br /></a></img></div> ]]></description>
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                <title>Convention Schedule - 2008</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:53:27 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="section">â  Creatures of the Night â </div><br /><br /><div class="bytes"><div class="bits"><u>Sites of Interest</u><br />- <a href="http://www.ProphEKA.com">House of Amill</a> - <br />- <a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com">Biff Site</a> -<br />- -- ~ -- -<br />- *<a class="u" href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/">propheteka</a> -<br />- <a href="http://www.ComicSpace.com/propheteka">ComicSpace</a> -<br /></div><br />Since I'm none too keen on seeing anything about my site for the moment (Man oh man was that a pain in the ass), I figure I should give folks a run-down on con season since the first of many is right around the corner.<br /><br /><u>Current Convention Schedule:</u><br />- WizardWorld Philly: May 30th to June 1st (Attendee)<br />- ConnectiCon '08: August 1st to August 3rd (Attendee ATM)<br /><br />As far as the NYCC is concerned, it's a bit last minute but I'm trying to go. Considering everyone and their mother's uncle will be there, my friend and I are going to try to make it down to the city this weekend. No promises, mind you but I am attempting to go on Sunday.<br /><br />That's about it for now. I'll update this post if anything new or definite comes up.<br /><br />*Poof*<br /></div><br /><br /><div class="bytes" align="center"><div class="section">â  Comic Schedule â </div><u>Schedule Subject to Change</u><br /><a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com"><b>Website</b></a>: Updated weekly, usually on Sunday<br /><b>devArt</b>: Posted the Wednesday after a new comic<br />- -- - -- - -- ~ -- - -- - -- -<br />Off-Sides/Non-Storyline Comics posted in Scraps<br />Wallpapers posted  in the Main Gallery<br /></div><br /><div class="bytes" align="center"><div class="section">â  Bars and Stamps â </div>- -- Biff Realated -- -<br /><img src="http://www.propheka.com/06-BiffBar.jpg"><br /><br />- -- Pure Awesome -- -<br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/76493684/"><img src="http://fc07.deviantart.com/fs25/f/2008/035/c/1/c114b25cec21490c.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/56790984/"><img src="http://fc08.deviantart.com/fs18/f/2007/154/8/b/Stamp___Comics_by_AzraelleWormser.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span><br /></img></div> ]]></description>
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                <title>Biff Site on the Fritz?!</title>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2008 02:17:40 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="section">â  Creatures of the Night â </div><br /><br /><div class="bytes"><div class="bits"><u>Sites of Interest</u><br />- <a href="http://www.ProphEKA.com">House of Amill</a> - <br />- <a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com">Biff Site</a> -<br />- -- ~ -- -<br />- *<a class="u" href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/">propheteka</a> -<br />- <a href="http://www.ComicSpace.com/propheteka">ComicSpace</a> -<br /></div><br />Yeah. Something is up with the site. Only the pages running PHP have been disabled. Unfortunately, those would be the main page and archives page - the two most important pages on the site. As per usual when this kind of thing happens, I have to do the Tech Support Two Step and see if I can get this thing fixed in a reasonable amount of time. o.@<br /><br />- What does that mean for you?<br />No Biff site until I can get this thing sorted out.<br /><br />- What does it mean for me?<br />I'm in for a world of fun again with these guys. Great uptime from them but they can have some terrible tech support.<br /><br />Not going to deal with it right now. It's oh... about 5:15am and I'm going to need all the rest I can get to deal with this one. Wish me luck!<br /><br />*Poof*<br /></div><br /><br /><div class="bytes" align="center"><div class="section">â  Comic Schedule â </div><u>Schedule Subject to Change</u><br /><a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com"><b>Website</b></a>: Updated weekly, usually on Sunday<br /><b>devArt</b>: Posted the Wednesday after a new comic<br />- -- - -- - -- ~ -- - -- - -- -<br />Off-Sides/Non-Storyline Comics posted in Scraps<br />Wallpapers posted  in the Main Gallery<br /></div><br /><div class="bytes" align="center"><div class="section">â  Bars and Stamps â </div>- -- Biff Realated -- -<br /><img src="http://www.propheka.com/06-BiffBar.jpg"><br /><br />- -- Pure Awesome -- -<br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/76493684/"><img src="http://fc07.deviantart.com/fs25/f/2008/035/c/1/c114b25cec21490c.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/56790984/"><img src="http://fc08.deviantart.com/fs18/f/2007/154/8/b/Stamp___Comics_by_AzraelleWormser.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span><br /></img></div> ]]></description>
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                <title>Biff Site Updated! &gt;.&lt;</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:14:00 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="section">â  Creatures of the Night â </div><br /><br /><div class="bytes"><div class="bits"><u>Sites of Interest</u><br />- <a href="http://www.ProphEKA.com">House of Amill</a> - <br />- <a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com">Biff Site</a> -<br />- -- ~ -- -<br />- *<a class="u" href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/">propheteka</a> -<br />- <a href="http://www.ComicSpace.com/propheteka">ComicSpace</a> -<br /></div><br />Seriously! = D<br /><br />I updated the site a bit. It's mostly background stuff but there are a few noticeable changes to the home page.<br />- In-House ads were placed above the news posts.<br />- The old In-House ad spot was replaced with a Project Wonderful ad box. If the feeling moves you, help support the site and buy some air time.<br />- The Crypt has its own page. You can now skim through the archive without messing with the drop-down.<br /><br />As always, swing by and enjoy the comic. = )<br /><br />*Poof*<br /></div><br /><br /><div class="bytes" align="center"><div class="section">â  Comic Schedule â </div><u>Schedule Subject to Change</u><br /><a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com"><b>Website</b></a>: Updated weekly, usually on Sunday<br /><b>devArt</b>: Posted the Wednesday after a new comic<br />- -- - -- - -- ~ -- - -- - -- -<br />Off-Sides/Non-Storyline Comics posted in Scraps<br />Wallpapers posted  in the Main Gallery<br /></div><br /><div class="bytes" align="center"><div class="section">â  Bars and Stamps â </div>- -- Biff Realated -- -<br /><img src="http://www.propheka.com/06-BiffBar.jpg"><br /><br />- -- Pure Awesome -- -<br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/76493684/"><img src="http://fc07.deviantart.com/fs25/f/2008/035/c/1/c114b25cec21490c.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/56790984/"><img src="http://fc08.deviantart.com/fs18/f/2007/154/8/b/Stamp___Comics_by_AzraelleWormser.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span><br /></img></div> ]]></description>
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                <title>Happy Rabbit Day! &gt;.&lt;</title>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:41:07 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="section">â  Creatures of the Night â </div><br /><br /><div class="bytes"><div class="bits"><u>Sites of Interest</u><br />- <a href="http://www.ProphEKA.com">House of Amill</a> - <br />- <a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com">Biff Site</a> -<br />- -- ~ -- -<br />- *<a class="u" href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/">propheteka</a> -<br />- <a href="http://www.ComicSpace.com/propheteka">ComicSpace</a> -<br /></div><br />A quicky update before I hit the sketchbook again. Things to look foward to on the <a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com">Biff Site</a>:<br /><br />- I updated the nav system site wide. The recently defunct Comics link now points back here to the SillyVamp page.<br />- I added a <a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com/5questions.htm">Five Questions</a> page. So far, it only has the Aaron A. interview but I'd like to add more in the future. Plus, it gives folks an easier way to read the interview than digging through the Crypt for the right comic. = )<br />- Added a Google adSense leaderboard to the bottom of the page. I figure it might bring in some extra change. Still debating adding a donate button but I'll cross that bridge when I get there,  ya' know?<br /><br />Again, Happy Easter to all who celebrate. To those who don't, chocolate rabbits will be mad cheap tomorrow in Easter-celebrating areas! = D<br /><br />*Poof*<br /></div><br /><br /><div class="bytes" align="center"><div class="section">â  Comic Schedule â </div><u>Schedule Subject to Change</u><br /><a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com"><b>Website</b></a>: Updated weekly, usually on Sunday<br /><b>devArt</b>: Posted the Wednesday after a new comic<br />- -- - -- - -- ~ -- - -- - -- -<br />Off-Sides/Non-Storyline Comics posted in Scraps<br />Wallpapers posted  in the Main Gallery<br /></div><br /><div class="bytes" align="center"><div class="section">â  Bars and Stamps â </div>- -- Biff Realated -- -<br /><img src="http://www.propheka.com/06-BiffBar.jpg"><br /><br />- -- Pure Awesome -- -<br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/76493684/"><img src="http://fc02.deviantart.com/fs25/f/2008/035/c/1/c114b25cec21490c.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/56790984/"><img src="http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs18/f/2007/154/8/b/Stamp___Comics_by_AzraelleWormser.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span><br /></img></div> ]]></description>
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                <title>By Kirby's Ghost! A comic! O.O</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:33:36 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="section">â  Creatures of the Night â </div><br /><br /><div class="bytes"><div class="bits"><u>Sites of Interest</u><br />- <a href="http://www.ProphEKA.com">House of Amill</a> - <br />- <a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com">Biff Site</a> -<br />- -- ~ -- -<br />- *<a class="u" href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/">propheteka</a> -<br />- <a href="http://www.ComicSpace.com/propheteka">ComicSpace</a> -<br /></div><br />~ Cross-posted from <a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com">the Biff site</a> ~<br /><br />The comic is finally done and up! = D <br /><br />I warn you, this was an experiment with what could best be called a Quiet comic - one with little to no words it it. I know it feels a bit thin (especially after all that time waiting) but roll with me on this. The trick I'm trying to figure out is what is the critical mass for text in a comic strip. How much acting can I put into three or four panels and how many extras (text or straight punctuation) would I need to get the joke across effectively? <br /><br />After I finished this, I took stock of today's strip and I know I still have a long way to go with the idea. I think it can be done but, for now, don't have the enough of the visual vocabulary needed to do it. In time, maybe. For now, not so much. But that's the fun of making comics. Try it and see if it works. If not, rethink and try again at a later date. = ) <br /><br />That's all for now. Sorry for the massive delay. I'll try to get the next one up for Sunday. It'll be a good test of speed for me. <br /><br />*Poof*<br /></div><br /><br /><div class="bytes" align="center"><div class="section">â  Comic Schedule â </div><u>Schedule Subject to Change</u><br /><a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com"><b>Website</b></a>: Updated weekly, usually on Sunday<br /><b>devArt</b>: Posted the Wednesday after a new comic<br />- -- - -- - -- ~ -- - -- - -- -<br />Off-Sides/Non-Storyline Comics posted in Scraps<br />Wallpapers posted  in the Main Gallery<br /></div><br /><div class="bytes" align="center"><div class="section">â  Bars and Stamps â </div>- -- Biff Realated -- -<br /><img src="http://www.propheka.com/06-BiffBar.jpg"><br /><br />- -- Pure Awesome -- -<br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/76493684/"><img src="http://fc02.deviantart.com/fs25/f/2008/035/c/1/c114b25cec21490c.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/56790984/"><img src="http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs18/f/2007/154/8/b/Stamp___Comics_by_AzraelleWormser.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span><br /></img></div> ]]></description>
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                <title>Still Feelin' Cruddy (Edit!)</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:43:03 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="section">Â Creatures of the Night Â</div><br /><br /><div class="bytes"><div class="bits"><u>Sites of Interest</u><br />- <a href="http://www.ProphEKA.com">House of Amill</a> - <br />- <a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com">Biff Site</a> -<br />- -- ~ -- -<br />- *<a class="u" href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/">propheteka</a> -<br />- <a href="http://www.ComicSpace.com/propheteka">ComicSpace</a> -<br /></div><br />Yeah. Not feeling so hot, regardless of how upbeat I'm trying to be. Fighting off something - most likely the same illness that's been going around the house for that last few months. o.@<br /><br />The comic is coming, just slowly. I've been doing more digital stuff (as well as some basic computer cleaning) since drawing while sick/under the influence hasn't worked well in the past. If you're hungry for some artwork from me that's not necessarily Biff related, just hit up *<a class="u" href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/">propheteka</a>. I'm going to try again to finish up the comic. Hopefully, it'll see a Sunday/Wednesday release like I'm trying to get back to.<br /><br />To the cold medicine! >.<<br /><br />~Edit: 02.26.08~<br />Finally added some stamps to the journal. Also, go hit up =<a class="u" href="http://comicslist.deviantart.com/">Comicslist</a> for a whole heap of comic-style goodness. Show some love and support the community! = D<br /><br />Well, I'm feeling a little bit better tonight so I'm going to make a run at it. With a little luck, it'll be done soon. That or I'll end up doing something else like an ID or something.<br /><br />If you ask me... I'm pushing for the comic. Wish me luck!<br /><br />*Poof*</div><br /><br /><div class="bytes" align="center"><div class="section">Â Comic Schedule Â</div><u>Schedule Subject to Change</u><br /><a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com"><b>Website</b></a>: Updated weekly, usually on Sunday<br /><b>devArt</b>: Posted the Wednesday after a new comic<br />- -- - -- - -- ~ -- - -- - -- -<br />Off-Sides/Non-Storyline Comics posted in Scraps<br />Wallpapers posted  in the Main Gallery<br /></div><br /><div class="bytes" align="center"><div class="section">Â Bars and Stamps Â</div>- -- Biff Realated -- -<br /><img src="http://www.propheka.com/06-BiffBar.jpg"><br /><br />- -- Pure Awesome -- -<br /><span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/76493684/"><img src="http://fc02.deviantart.com/fs25/f/2008/035/c/1/c114b25cec21490c.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span> <span class="shadow-holder"><span class="shadow"><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/56790984/"><img src="http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs18/f/2007/154/8/b/Stamp___Comics_by_AzraelleWormser.png" width="99" height="56" /></a></span></span><br /></img></div> ]]></description>
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                <title>Some Semblance of Normalcy!</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:13:34 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="section">Â Creatures of the Night Â</div><br /><br /><div class="bytes"><div class="bits"><u>Sites of Interest</u><br />- <a href="http://www.ProphEKA.com">House of Amill</a> - <br />- <a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com">Biff Site</a> -<br />- -- ~ -- -<br />- *<a class="u" href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/">propheteka</a> -<br />- <a href="http://www.ComicSpace.com/propheteka">ComicSpace</a> -<br /></div><br />After going over the comic for far, far too long for it's own good, I finally sat down and drew it. Strangest part is, once I started on it, things came together a lot quicker than I thought they would. I'll be working on next week's comic tonight in an effort to keep the momentum going.<br /><br />Comic Suggestion of the Post: Howard the Duck. I know, I know... Howard the Duck? What? Yes, those of us old enough to have seen the 80's film know that the series has seen a couple of rough spots here and there but the latest four issue story is really good. Worth a few bucks to pick them all up at once. Loaded with social commentary and great humor, it's an all around great read.<br /><br />Now that I'm getting back into buying comics, you can expect more of these in the future. As for me, I'm out.<br /><br />*Poof*<br /></div><br /><br /><div class="bytes" align="center"><div class="section">Â Comic Schedule Â</div><u>Schedule Subject to Change</u><br /><a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com"><b>Website</b></a>: Updated weekly, usually on Sunday<br /><b>devArt</b>: Posted the Wednesday after a new comic<br />- -- - -- - -- ~ -- - -- - -- -<br />Off-Sides/Non-Storyline Comics posted in Scraps<br />Wallpapers posted  in the Main Gallery<br /></div><br /><div class="bytes" align="center"><div class="section">Â Bars and Stamps Â</div><br /><img src="http://www.propheka.com/06-BiffBar.jpg"><br /></img></div> ]]></description>
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                <title>Blargh! &gt;.&lt;</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:01:59 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="section">Â Creatures of the Night Â</div><br /><br /><div class="bytes"><div class="bits"><u>Sites of Interest</u><br />- <a href="http://www.ProphEKA.com">House of Amill</a> - <br />- <a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com">Biff Site</a> -<br />- -- ~ -- -<br />- *<a class="u" href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/">propheteka</a> -<br />- <a href="http://www.ComicSpace.com/propheteka">ComicSpace</a> -<br /></div><br />The strip for this week was scrapped. Expect another image soon. Will update journal with news at the time.<br /><br />~Update~<br /><br />Yeah, it's pretty much like the comic -> <a href="http://sillyvamp.deviantart.com/art/Off-Sides-4-quot-Midnight-quot-75509765">[link]</a> <- says. Had to scrap the comic for this week due to an oddity that happens every so often with my art. I couldn't figure out the right pose in the strip.<br /><br />It was a simple three panel with Biff dancing in the middle. This pose, though outside my normal stiff pose comfort zone, wasn't even the one that got me. It was the simple poses in the first and last panels that messed me up. Biff and Rosa sitting on a couch - boring as could be, right? I wanted to have them emote, show some body language like people would if they were really sitting and talking. It just was not to be at this point in time. It was simply one of those times when my own skills failed the comic.<br /><br />I'm always working on my skills (body language, foreshortening, proper backgrounds, etc.) so I'm sure the comic will pop up again in the future. By then, I just hope my own skills will be up to the test. 'Till next time!<br /><br />*Poof*<br /></div><br /><br /><div class="bytes"><div class="section">Â Comic Schedule Â</div><br /><a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com">Website:</a> Updated weekly, usually on Sunday (Unless otherwise noted)<br />devArt: Posted the Wednesday after a new comic (Unless otherwise noted)<br />- -- - -- - -- ~ -- - -- - -- -<br />Off-Sides/Non-Storyline Comics posted in Scraps<br />Wallpapers posted  in the Main Gallery</div> ]]></description>
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                <title>Taking a Week Off</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 20:03:40 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="section">Â Creatures of the Night Â</div><br /><br /><div class="bytes"><div class="bits"><u>Sites of Interest</u><br />
- <a href="http://www.ProphEKA.com">House of Amill</a> - <br />
- <a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com">Biff Site</a> -<br />
- -- ~ -- -<br />
- *<a class="u" href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/">propheteka</a> -<br />
- <a href="http://www.ComicSpace.com/propheteka">ComicSpace</a> -<br />
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No comic next week. I'm going to spend some time working on scripts, polishing up the punchline for the next comic (It's written but it needs work) and just trying to get ahead of schedule in general.<br />
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Who knows... I might just introduce one of those characters I have sitting on my Bios page. = )<br />
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*Poof*<br />
</div><br /><br /><div class="bytes"><div class="section">Â Comic Schedule Â</div><br />
<a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com">Website:</a> Updated weekly, usually on Sunday (Unless otherwise noted)<br />
devArt: Posted the Wednesday after a new comic (Unless otherwise noted)<br />
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Off-Sides/Non-Storyline Comics posted in Scraps<br />
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                <title>Back in the swing of things</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2007 13:40:36 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="section">Â Creatures of the Night Â</div><br /><br /><div class="bytes"><div class="bits"><u>Sites of Interest</u><br />
- <a href="http://www.ProphEKA.com">House of Amill</a> - <br />
- <a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com">Biff Site</a> -<br />
- -- ~ -- -<br />
- *<a class="u" href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/">propheteka</a> -<br />
- <a href="http://www.ComicSpace.com/propheteka">ComicSpace</a> -<br />
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Indeed. It's been a whole lot longer than just a week but I've finally gotten the comic done, up and in satisfactory condition. This has been an... interesting month, so-to-speak. Too much shopping, illness and shaky 'net connectivity really hurt the whole "One a Week" idea. I definitely liked this experiment, though.<br />
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It has it's merits: Quicker story resolution by far, less of a chance to "lose eyes" (Dig that lovely marketing jargon) and a nice way for me to feel like I'm accomplishing something more so than the "Twice a Month" deal. The biggest drawback is apparent, though. If I fail to get ahead of myself in artwork <i>and</i> story, you folks suffer with no comics or filler until I'm back on track.<br />
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I guess I can share my decision on this whole thing with everyone. I'll stay the course on my art and writing and try to get ahead. You will see breaks. There will be filler strips/Off-Sides/weeks without comics. Most importantly: I will continue on this mad track I'm on and try to pump out a good, funny and awesome looking Biff comic every week if I can.<br />
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Thanks again for joining me on this wild ride and I hope to entertain folks well into the future. Happy Holidays and see you on the flip!<br />
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*Poof*<br />
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                <title>Expect something up tomorrow.</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 17:31:03 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="section">Â Creatures of the Night Â</div><br /><br /><div class="bytes"><div class="bits"><u>Sites of Interest</u><br />
- <a href="http://www.ProphEKA.com">House of Amill</a> - <br />
- <a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com">Biff Site</a> -<br />
- -- ~ -- -<br />
- *<a class="u" href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/">propheteka</a> -<br />
- <a href="http://www.ComicSpace.com/propheteka">ComicSpace</a> -<br />
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Finally feeling better so I'll get crackin' on the comic tonight.<br />
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It may not be pretty, though but I'll most likely be going over these strips again when I have the time to properly freshen them up.<br />
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*Poof*<br />
</div><br /><br /><div class="bytes"><div class="section">Â Comic Schedule Â</div><br />
<a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com">Website:</a> Updated twice a month, usually on Sunday (Unless otherwise noted)<br />
devArt: Posted the Wednesday after a new comic (Unless otherwise noted)<br />
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                <title>Down with a Sickness</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 02:08:53 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="section">Â Creatures of the Night Â</div><br /><br /><div class="bytes"><div class="bits"><u>Sites of Interest</u><br />
- <a href="http://www.ProphEKA.com">House of Amill</a> - <br />
- <a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com">Biff Site</a> -<br />
- -- ~ -- -<br />
- *<a class="u" href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/">propheteka</a> -<br />
- <a href="http://www.ComicSpace.com/propheteka">ComicSpace</a> -<br />
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So much for getting the comic up today. o.@<br />
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I'm fighting something so I'm going to put more time into feeling a bit better. No comic this week but... let's just say I kinda' figured something like this could happen. The arc will be finished before year's end.<br />
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Now for some much needed rest.<br />
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*Poof*<br />
</div><br /><br /><div class="bytes"><div class="section">Â Comic Schedule Â</div><br />
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devArt: Posted the Wednesday after a new comic (Unless otherwise noted)<br />
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Off-Sides/Non-Storyline Comics posted in Scraps<br />
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                <title>An Interview with Aaron A.</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:34:17 PST</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="section">Â Creatures of the Night Â</div><br /><br /><div class="bytes"><div class="bits"><u>Sites of Interest</u><br />
- <a href="http://www.ProphEKA.com">House of Amill</a> - <br />
- <a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com">Biff Site</a> -<br />
- -- ~ -- -<br />
- *<a class="u" href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/">propheteka</a> -<br />
- <a href="http://www.ComicSpace.com/propheteka">ComicSpace</a> -<br />
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~Cross-Posted!~<br />
All right, this week I have something special for everyone. Recently, an artist whose work I've been groovin' on for a while now offered anyone within Internet-based shouting distance to send him five questions. He'll answer them and (hopefully) those who asked will post them.<br />
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Who is this madman? Who would be willing to put it all on the line to answer random questions from even more random people? Why am I asking all these questions instead of getting to the point?*<br />
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The man: Aaron Alexovich.<br />
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His body of work: Development Art on "Tutenstien," Character Designs on "Avatar: The Last Airbender" and "Invader Zim." His comic book work includes artwork for "Fables" and "Confessions of a Blabbermouth," creator of "Serenity Rose" and the just released <a href="http://www.dccomics.com/graphic_novels/?gn=8231">"Kimmee66."</a><br />
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Well, after I drained out all the Fanboy that I could from my questions, I sent him a couple. Being the stand-up guy he is; he got back to me. Here's how it went...<br />
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<i>EKA</i>) Let's start with the basics. About how long have you been working on comics/cartoons for and where was your start?<br />
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<i>Aaron A</i>) Well, technically, I've been making comics and cartoons since I was a kid. I used to give my dad Star Trek spoof comics and whatnot for Christmas every year, a fact which I'm sure is conjuring up plenty of images of a very cool, socially-well-adjusted, athletic young Aaron. Most artists have stories like that, though. It's kind of like being a dancer or pianist or whatever... To be really good you kind of have to grow up with it.<br />
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Professionally, I've been drawing cartoons in some form or another since 2000. I got my first job when Jhonen Vasquez saw a student film of mine (starring Serenity Rose) and decided to take me on as a "character clean-up artist" on his Nickelodeon show, Invader Zim. It was just blind, dumb luck that he saw my film, too. That's kind of how the animation industry works.<br />
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I worked in animation for a few years, then decided I'd rather tell my own stories my own way. Comics is the easiest way to do that.<br />
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<i>EKA</i>) Now that we have that out of the way, let's hit on your comic work. Your work on Serenity Rose was straight pencils/no inks. What are the pros and cons of working almost completely in pencil?<br />
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<i>AA</i>) I'd say the biggest pro is warmth. There's a richness to pencil shading that I can't really seem to get any other way. It all feels so... cozy, y'know? <br />
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The biggest con is definitely time. It takes at least three days to do a page, which is at least one day longer than I'd like. I don't seem to be getting any faster with time, either...<br />
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<i>EKA</i>) On animation: It's been a couple of years since you did the Serenity cartoon on your site. Have you ever thought of doing other cartoon shorts online?<br />
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<i>AA</i>) Actually, that Serenity cartoon was my student film from 2000, the one that scored me a job on Zim. So it's been kind of a while. I'd love to do more, but animation takes just forever. Even a little 4-minute thing like that would eat up months and months. I can't really justify taking that kind of time away from the comics right now, to be honest.<br />
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Someday, though! It's a lot of fun to get into the performances, particularly. Dialogue is great.<br />
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<i>EKA</i>) Since the first question was two parts and I'm out of non-fanboy style questions, I'll wrap this up. This one is pretty much a free space for shout-outs, recommended reading/watching/listening, name dropping or anything else you wish to say.<br />
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<i>AA</i>) No shout-outs, really, and I've already done my name-drop, but I'll give you a reading, a watching, and a listening:<br />
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Reading: Death Note. Brilliant design work, really fascinating characters... This series has sort of gotten me back into manga after many, many years of pure ignore-ment.<br />
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Watching: Just yesterday I watched this really cool little movie called Fido. I had no expectations for it, but there were zombies involved so it had to be rented. The thing is set in the 1950's, is all about a boy and his pet zombies, and is every bit as fun as that premise sounds.<br />
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Listening: I've been listening to this band Ima Robot a lot lately, especially "Monument to the Masses." Very poppy rocky electroniccy sing-along-type stuff. I just... ]]></description>
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                <title>New Biff Site layout!</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2007 10:58:42 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="section">Â Creatures of the Night Â</div><br /><br /><div class="bytes"><div class="bits"><u>Sites of Interest</u><br />
- <a href="http://www.ProphEKA.com">House of Amill</a> - <br />
- <a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com">Biff Site</a> -<br />
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- *<a class="u" href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/">propheteka</a> -<br />
- <a href="http://www.ComicSpace.com/propheteka">ComicSpace</a> -<br />
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Indeed, indeed.<br />
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Go check it out as a lot has changed since that last Temp page. Some of the nifty things up (ie - The things I really dig) are the Moon Phase module and the RSS feed. Yep, a completely automated RSS feed for my webcomic for those who have trouble getting mailing lists. = )<br />
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Though this is practically a cross-post from the *<a class="u" href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/">propheteka</a> side, there is one key difference: An actual time for the Halloween strip! I'm working on it today and on through tomorrow. With any luck, I'll have it up here and on the site by Sunday. That's right - both places on the <i>same day</i>! = D<br />
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*Poof*<br />
</div><br /><br /><div class="bytes"><div class="section">Â Comic Schedule Â</div><br />
<a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com">Website:</a> Updated twice a month, usually on Sunday (Unless otherwise noted)<br />
devArt: Posted the Wednesday after a new comic (Unless otherwise noted)<br />
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Off-Sides/Non-Storyline Comics posted in Scraps<br />
Wallpapers posted  in the Main Gallery</div> ]]></description>
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                <title>About damn time!</title>
                <link>http://SillyVamp.deviantart.com/journal/15149439/</link>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 20 Oct 2007 21:32:09 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="section">Â Creatures of the Night Â</div><br /><br /><div class="bytes"><div class="bits"><u>Sites of Interest</u><br />
- <a href="http://www.ProphEKA.com">House of Amill</a> - <br />
- <a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com">Biff Site</a> -<br />
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- *<a class="u" href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/">propheteka</a> -<br />
- <a href="http://www.ComicSpace.com/propheteka">ComicSpace</a> -<br />
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Back on track again, folks. For those not in the know, I've been scanner-less for a hot one. This made the comic late both here and over at <a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com/">the site</a>. This also made me late in scanning some other work I've had laying in wait.<br />
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Still don't understand the sudden death of my old workhorse of a scanner but it's sitting by my side right now. I plan on spending one more day trying to figure it out. Worst case, I find out it died of old age (It's close to ten years old). Best case, I have a second scanner to do with as I wish.<br />
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That's it for now. Expect news concerning site changes soon!<br />
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*Poof*<br />
</div><br /><br /><div class="bytes"><div class="section">Â Comic Schedule Â</div><br />
<a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com">Website:</a> Updated twice a month, usually on Sunday (Unless otherwise noted)<br />
devArt: Posted the Wednesday after a new comic (Unless otherwise noted)<br />
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Off-Sides/Non-Storyline Comics posted in Scraps<br />
Wallpapers posted  in the Main Gallery</div> ]]></description>
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                <title>The Joys of Computing</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:51:34 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="section">Â Creatures of the Night Â</div><br /><br /><div class="bytes"><div class="bits"><u>Sites of Interest</u><br />
- <a href="http://www.ProphEKA.com">House of Amill</a> - <br />
- <a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com">Biff Site</a> -<br />
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- *<a class="u" href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/">propheteka</a> -<br />
- <a href="http://www.ComicSpace.com/propheteka">ComicSpace</a> -<br />
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The fam bought a new computer recently and I get to deal with all those lovely issues that come with new PCs. Being the computer guy I am, all is well... save for the missing "Legacy" printer port. Why companies do this to folks, I don't know. All I do know is it's going to be a bit before I can get the new comic up. -.-<br />
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*Poof*<br />
</div><br /><br /><div class="bytes"><div class="section">Â Comic Schedule Â</div><br />
<a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com">Website:</a> Updated twice a month, usually on Sunday (Unless otherwise noted)<br />
devArt: Posted the Wednesday after a new comic (Unless otherwise noted)<br />
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Off-Sides/Non-Storyline Comics posted in Scraps<br />
Wallpapers posted  in the Main Gallery</div> ]]></description>
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                <title>Journal Bustin' 2 - Electric Boogaloo</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:48:55 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ <div class="section">Â Creatures of the Night Â</div><br /><br /><div class="bytes"><div class="bits"><u>Sites of Interest</u><br />
- <a href="http://www.ProphEKA.com">House of Amill</a> - <br />
- <a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com">Biff Site</a> -<br />
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- *<a class="u" href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/">propheteka</a> -<br />
- <a href="http://www.ComicSpace.com/propheteka">ComicSpace</a> -<br />
</div>Just something real quick for folks.<br />
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Not only am I working on the next two Biff comics (Woot!) but I'm also knee deep in steaming hot CSS for the journal.<br />
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Expect this spot to change up sometime soon as I work on things.<br />
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Peace!<br />
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~Edit: 9-23-07~<br />
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 I finished the layout. Went faster than the one I used on my personal gallery -> *<a class="u" href="http://propheteka.deviantart.com/">propheteka</a>. Thankfully, I spent so much time on the first one, it was just a matter of color tweaks and other such fun stuff to get this one going. = )<br />
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Back to work for me. Finishing inks and the comic should be on the site later today and posted here later this week!<br />
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*Poof*</div><br /><br /><div class="bytes"><div class="section">Â Comic Schedule Â</div><br />
<a href="http://biff.ProphEKA.com">Website:</a> Updated twice a month, usually on Sunday (Unless otherwise noted)<br />
devArt: Posted the Wednesday after a new comic (Unless otherwise noted)<br />
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Off-Sides/Non-Storyline Comics posted in Scraps<br />
Wallpapers posted  in the Main Gallery</div> ]]></description>
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                <title>Site Tweaks</title>
                <link>http://SillyVamp.deviantart.com/journal/14320338/</link>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 14:04:18 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ Man oh man, am I having fun today. Cleaning my room/workspace/place where I exist is causing more headaches than expected. -.- I did take a moment to update the ol' Biff site with some new gadgets for your viewing pleasure.<br />
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You, the viewer, now have a Guestbook to have fun in as well as an events list with the various cons I'll be attending throughout the year (or next year in this case).<br />
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Since I work on the site's code both at home and at work, you'll probably notice the lack of things for the next few days. Don't worry! I will have everything back to its absolute updated state in no time!<br />
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Back to cleaning for me. Wish me luck... I'm gonna' need it. -.-<br />
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*Poof*<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Slowly but Surely...</title>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 11 Aug 2007 18:25:48 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ I'm trying to get these comics loaded. It seems as though dA is having a conniption fit over some of my strips. -.-<br />
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I'm working on the next couple of comics at the moment along with some other things. Hopefully dA will play nice later and let me get these things done. >.<<br />
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*Poof*<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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                <title>Oooh, snap!</title>
                <link>http://SillyVamp.deviantart.com/journal/13976804/</link>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2007 19:55:26 PDT</pubDate>
                
                <description><![CDATA[ How goes?<br />
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If you're here, you're probably looking for some Biff stuff. Fear not! I'll post the comics here in the coming days (read: Weekend). This will be the permanent mirror of sorts for the Biff the Vampire comic... until the higher ups say otherwise. o.o<br />
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Peace!<br />
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*Poof*<br /><br /> ]]></description>
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