#okaywebcomics

[areabob]

The Painter's Stroke

1

Kimmie Townsend sits at an animation table.

"I have recently decided to take up a career as an artist."

2

Over the shoulder of Kimmie, she has two ovals on a piece of paper, one standing up right as it balances the other.

3

Kimmie Townsend's face, her eyes closed.

"There's just one problem."

4

Kimmie Townsend throws the crumpled piece of paper behind her.

"I have no idea how to draw..."

[areabob]

Double dating

1

Cipher Johnson sits at a restaurant table across from a couple. The man has his arms around his girlfriend.

Cipher, Thinking: (I was recently invited to go on a date with my good friend."

2

Cipher Johnson looks down at the empty space beside him.

"My date hasn't shown up yet."

3

Cipher Johnson in the corner, looking at the couple, who are exchanging kisses.

"She should be here any minute."

4

Cipher sitting at the same park bench from earlier.

"She never showed..."

[areabob]

From book to screen

1

Cipher Johnson sits on a couch with a big screen TV across from him.

"I've recently decided to try watching Anime to give me a better idea of Japanese culture."

2

An image of the screen with the same magical girl he was looking at in the Manga at the bookstore.

Subtitles: "Kawaii-desuyo-uggu!"

3

A close up of Cipher Johnson's face, stoic, as he watches.

"There's just one problem..."

4

Cipher Johnson takes the VHS out of the VHS player.

"I just don't get it."

[areabob]

Learning to code

1

Tim Marenghi sits at a computer in a library. His back is to us as he's surrounded by vagrants and homeless people.

"I've decided recently to get into game design by learning how to code."

2

Tim's face reflected in the screen, as the standard 'HELLO WORLD' is input into the python scripting language.

"It's exciting to take my first step down the road of game design."

3

Tim Marenghi's face as he continues to put in code.

4

Tim Margenghi holds his head in his hands as the computer exibits an error screen.

Thinking: (I just don't get it.)

[areabob]

The first time

1

Lillian Johan sits on the couch with a laptop in her lap.

"I have decided to start a blog so I can talk about interesting things with my boyfriend."

2

Lillian's first post: "All about my thoughts."

3

Lillian's first comment: "Your posts are shit, innit?"

4

Lillian sitting on the couch with a closed laptop in her lap.

"I have decided not to post anymore."

[areabob]

High Confidence

1

Cipher Johnson sits in a fancy restaurant, with a napkin tied under his neck.

"I decided to ask the hot girl at the office out on a date."

2

A reverse view of the restaurant with Cipher Johnson in the background.

"I have high hopes that it will be a glorious evening."

3

Cipher Johnson rejects the waiter, holding his hand up straight and smiling.

Thinking: (First dinner, then a movie, then a walk through the park. Truly a night to remember.)

4

Cipher Johnson sitting on a park bench.

"She never showed."