Hello everyone! It's high time that I post a little update. I am quite pleased to say that my thesis writing is going great and I'll be able to hand it in next month. That means that hopefully at the end of August, I'll have more time for this project of mine :) However, I got some thoughts on in Etruria and its current state: I am thinking about a possible reboot of this comic.
Sometimes rebooting a comic isnāt the wisest decision and I am sure in Etruria would remain enjoyable to read in its current concept. I am, however, concerned about the depth of the narrative. From whatās posted itās hard to see what the underlying motives and decisions are. Like for example, why was Velia in the forest to begin with, who even is Zerter and why is he there, why is Ramtha trying to save him? I feel that these are questions readers would, rightly, ask themselves and I am limited in how to convey these depths in the current visualisation, which reflects my limited knowledge of page designing and illustrating.
To be fair, when I started in Etruria I didnāt expect it to turn out into an experimental comic. I literally just saw the Tityos Painter plate and thought how interesting that depiction of a wolf-man is and let my imagination loose. There wasnāt a story at the beginning, but I liked the motive, so I continued the setting with further drawings to the point is actually became a story. In a way, I feel that this story deserves a better narrative and visualisation, while the current form isnāt doing it any justice. I also think that listing the inspirations and further readings on certain subjects like banqueting and haruspicy, would make it more transparent what sources I used for the depictions and provide good starting points for anyone interested in the Etruscan culture. This is mainly because I am an archaeologist and our field is being confronted by many conspiracy theorists, denialists, and misuse of our data.
It would also mean a lot of work for me, which any webcomic demands and which comprehensive sourcing with a bibliography requires. I love comics and I also want to put out my stories, but I fear my lack of dedication with time (like with my old, now abandoned webcomic Nero in da Domus). If I plan it better and keep the story short (as in no unnecessary sub-plots) it would be feasible, but I canāt say. However, I wish to finally have a comic of mine completed.
These are just some thoughts I have. If I actually end up doing a reboot, I am not sure, but I would like to hear your thoughts on it too since you're my readers. Ultimately you have to understand the comic. :)
Thank you all for reading and for waiting patiently for the next installment!!
Best regards!
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