Dude come up to Mountain View toward the NorCal Bay Area, please? There’s this cool comic shop here, “Lee’s Comics”. That would rock man, anyways, why is Scud being released the day after super Tuesday, man, I’m way to much of a political junkie. Happy black history month, yay, ok, thanks, bye.
You know, there are few milestones that a man can look back on and remember having throughout his life. Scud wasn’t the first comic I ever read; that honor belonged to an issue of Jughead Double Digest. It wasn’t the first uncrappy comic I ever read, either. But it was the first comic I ever read that I can reliably say had some personal vision behind it. I was twelve years old, living in Berkeley. My dad took me to the local comic shop for my birthday and told me I could pick any one book that I wanted. The first thing I brought to him was a collection of Gen13. He took one look at the scantily-clad women, titties just barely covered up, and told me to find something else. I searched around, and came across a copy of Heavy 3PO. This, with the violence and the cursing and the black-magic US founding father, he had no problem with. Thus began for me a love affair with Scud. Over the next three years, I collected everything I could possibly get my hands on: every spin-off, piece of merchandise, .gif off the Fireman Press website, anything I could find was cherished. Scud opened up whole new worlds to me, not just in terms of comics (an affinity I am now writing my thesis on), but in terms of being cool with who you are. I remember getting my Scud poster and hanging it over my bed(s) for almost ten years, until no amount of scotch tape could keep it from disintegrating. But for me, it wasn’t about having my favorite comic character on the wall. It was about the line on the poster, “It’s cool to be a robot.” Man, Scud really made me realize that. Scud was always about being cool with who he was, appreciating who he was, and wanting against all else to preserve who he was, and, whenever possible, help out a few other people along the way. Some part of me, a big part of me, took that mantra of self-recognition and appreciation and applied it to all the parts of my life I might have been ashamed of. I took what that golden assassin said to himself climbing the wall of a penitentiary and used it to remind myself that it’s cool to be whatever you are, regardless of abnormality. Hell, because of abnormality! When I read issue #16, and Scud repeated what he first said, I felt like I was being spoken to directly. I’ve never had such a moment before or since in the comics medium.
Next week, Scud begins to conclude for all of us out here in comicland. February 6th. Almost eleven years to the week after I first discovered Scud, Fireman Press, and everything Schrab. I’m excited, but when I think about it, a little sad too. It’ll be great to see Scud again, but a little melancholy to see him go again so soon. At the very least, I can rest assured knowing that the same creative energy put into that custard mechano-man is still out there, still voraciously devouring chunks of cardboard and making them into magic. And at the very most, I’ll be able to see again how cool it is to be a robot.
Thanks, Rob.
You may or may not remember me, but I was the guy who brought you the copy of the third Scud TPB to that screening of Channel101 about a year ago. I’ve since moved back to Tennessee, but I’m hoping one of my pals out there can make it to Melt and get me a signed copy of the book. Regardless, I want you to know that I’ll definitely be buying all of them and that those toys you’ve been previewing look awesome!
Just finished reading it. Well done sir! I’ll be eagerly awaiting #22. It would be cool if you posted a suggested soundtrack in this blog; I always thought those were pretty interesting.
I just picked this up at my local comic shop. 10 years of waiting and it’s here! Now if I can only hold off 3 more hours until I get off work to read it…
Thanks a ton for finishing this up, Rob. I’ve always wondered how my favorite self-destructing robot’s story ends.
It’s awesome to see it on the shelves again. I’m 25 right now… The last time I saw a Scud comic on the new release row was when I was a Freshmen in High-School.
mild spoilers
Really really great read, Rob. I like how all of your surreal characters are kind of threading together in the end. It’s not just nostalgic, but also looking to be an exciting and fitting conclusion.
When I first picked up Scud in like 7th grade, it was the first book that made me realize you don’t have to write or draw Spider-Man to make comics. It inspired a lot of us over here, especially my fiance and I. Thanks for coming back to finish this off—it’s really cool… And a real good read.
i just finished my first read through of 21.
im glad you took 10 years to finish it.
this book wreaks of polish. im so excited to read the next 3 issues!
wheee!
I swear to Elvis, #21 was the best issue of Scud I’ve ever read and I’m not just pulling your sack! I cannot wait for 22. And when I say that, it’s not just an exaggeration…I literally CANNOT wait for issue #22. Therefore I will freeze myself cryogenically to avoid torturous anticipation, much like Cartman did in the South Park episode with the Wii.
Um, come to think about it…maybe I’ll just wait. BUT I WON’T LIKE IT! Seriously, though, thank you so much for this, Rob.
#21 is great Rob. First off, I was impressed by the presentation- the book looks great from paper stock to design. Absolutely superb. The story is great too. You really captured what it’s like to come home again, and feel out of place and old. Scud thinking of young Drywall and looking out the window and sighing was a very powerful moment.
Un-freakin’-believable. 10 years and the dialogue is as snarky as ever (“up here, we’re king dick); the art is as effective as ever (only a master can show pain in a robot’s eyes); and the storytelling is as engaging forever (I agree with others, Drywall grows up…a kick in the nuts…in a good way…if that’s possible).
Thanks to you (and Image) for coming back for one last ride. Thanks for paving a way for other writers and artists to be themselves. Looking forward to the rest.
The ten year gap feels like a part of the story. I’m glad that scud is in the same boat we are. It’s like coming out of an easter egg and finding all your old friends have shit to do.
I always felt ending on 20 was almost fitting, you get built up and then cut to a black octopus story, that’s that. that’s what scud destroying the world is. That said, its great to see it played out.
I was so excited to get the new issue that I went to the comic shop on my lunch break. I read it as soon as I got home, and it was great. I’m officially re-hooked. Thank you for bringing my favorite comic back from the dead.
AWESOME BOOK! best book EVER! (until next month when 22 shows up)
I read in the poop that you got your heart broken and turned your back on Scud, I thought it was just like how Scud disappeared after Sussudio died.
Then you came back 10 years later, I also thought that was just like Scud (“It doesn’t matter WHY I’m BACK! I’m BACK and I’m HERE and I’ll make it WORK!”)
Also, Scud dreamed that a movie about him was made, and everybody hated it.
I don’t want to sound like a moron, but was that intentional? Also, why no more voice actor and soundtrack suggestions?
I got it yesterday and I’m so blown away. When I was a 13 year old kid, Scud was the coolest thing in the world to me and for the longest time I waited for more. Eventually I gave up hope, and finally holding it in my hands yesterday was very surreal. Awesome issue, and it’s only got me more excited for the remaining three. The splash page of the Zoo War instantly made the wait worth it, and the rest was just gravy. Thank you so much for bringing Scud back.
Amazing! Nothing short of that will do. Great issue. I’ve been waiting for this one since the last book hit the shelves.
I’ve gotta wonder though. Now that the end of SCUD is out of the way, is there any chance of you finishing La Cosa Lostroid as well? That one ended rather abruptly too.
Been waiting a long time for this, and it was great. I’ve never read issues #10-15 (I could never find that TPB), so I felt as if some things were confusing to me, but overall I loved it. Great to see you back in comics, if even for a short while.
Just finished reading the book and I have to say it feels good to be back in Scuds world. I’m not a comic guy to be honest. The only comics books I’ve ever followed were The Tick and Scud. I stumbled across Scud back around it’s 5th issue. I was pulled in by the amazing cover art, and upon further investigation I really dug the drawing style displayed on each page. I bought the book and after reading, promptly went back to my comic book shop and picked up 1 thru 4. I was always amazed by the fantastic covers and the action packed gritty and witty story lines. It was truly like watching an action movie with every book.
Rob, you are a truly talented man and I’m very glad to have discovered you and even more glad to have been able to follow you on your life’s journey through through your work.
finally read it… awesome. i love all the seams in the tones and the white out guts in the dinosaur. it definitley shows the time and hard work put in. thank you Rob for not tweaking to much of the art digitally, i love seeing as much of the original art as i can. now i cant wait to get off work, get home, and get back to the drawing table and produce some shit i can be proud of.
got my hands on #21 today, but im waiting for a case of the blahs to turn it out. its not gonna happen, but it would be kewl to have the 4-parter in hand before i in-dullllllge. y’wanna know sumthin’? ..turns out you were right about Ashley Woods cover being awesome. cause its awesome. i tell these things. congrats on the Dougs hard work getting you back on track. best of luck pulling the whole SCUD package together. thats gonna be a pricey item, but well worth whoevers money ima end up borrowing for it.
Spoilers below:
I liked how you tied Scud’s re-entry to earth with the Jeff’s Eggs. At first I thought you were just going for a Mork & Mindy joke. I also love the idea of Voodoo Ben becoming the bad businessman. I always wondered who would win that war, it seemed pretty evenly matched, but I guess if Ben’s dark magic never runs out, Spidergod’s money would eventually. Can’t wait to see what happens next!
P.S. is there any way to get a copy of the varient cover by mail?
The new issue is awesome. The art is better than ever, not to mention the fancy cover stock! I’m already very intrigued as to where the story’s gonna go! (I couldn’t make myself wait to do the 20 issue recap before reading 21… but now I can get up-to-speed before 22’s out.) I’m stoked for the next installment.
Good book. I hope Scud shoots a lot of stuff in the next issue. Quick question. Your graphic designers and dot boys, did you already know them or did you seek them out and hire them. If you did the latter where did you look. I’m coming out with a comic book soon and I know zilch about computers. A good Sandra Vogt or Zac Rybacki would make my book gold. Any helpful hints. Please, anyone feel free to chime in.
Rob, I went to buy your book- and it was fucking sold out. SOLD OUT! I remember back in the day I was the only booger-eater buying it and now 10 yrs later, it’s selling out. I’m glad I was there first and I’ll find a copy at some point, you smug bastard!!!
As if you haven’t heard it enough, awesome job on 21 and can’t wait till 22, 23 and 24. But agreeing with others, can we please get a suggested vocal talent list? Everyone’s basically covered, except for teenage and adult Drywall, and I know you know what they sound like. Well, maybe it’s in 22, either way, between Episodes I-III, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and Scud #21, at least now I know I’m not wasting my WHOLE life waiting to be let down (because 1 out of 3 isn’t bad, right?).
Dude come up to Mountain View toward the NorCal Bay Area, please? There’s this cool comic shop here, “Lee’s Comics”. That would rock man, anyways, why is Scud being released the day after super Tuesday, man, I’m way to much of a political junkie. Happy black history month, yay, ok, thanks, bye.
You know, there are few milestones that a man can look back on and remember having throughout his life. Scud wasn’t the first comic I ever read; that honor belonged to an issue of Jughead Double Digest. It wasn’t the first uncrappy comic I ever read, either. But it was the first comic I ever read that I can reliably say had some personal vision behind it. I was twelve years old, living in Berkeley. My dad took me to the local comic shop for my birthday and told me I could pick any one book that I wanted. The first thing I brought to him was a collection of Gen13. He took one look at the scantily-clad women, titties just barely covered up, and told me to find something else. I searched around, and came across a copy of Heavy 3PO. This, with the violence and the cursing and the black-magic US founding father, he had no problem with. Thus began for me a love affair with Scud. Over the next three years, I collected everything I could possibly get my hands on: every spin-off, piece of merchandise, .gif off the Fireman Press website, anything I could find was cherished. Scud opened up whole new worlds to me, not just in terms of comics (an affinity I am now writing my thesis on), but in terms of being cool with who you are. I remember getting my Scud poster and hanging it over my bed(s) for almost ten years, until no amount of scotch tape could keep it from disintegrating. But for me, it wasn’t about having my favorite comic character on the wall. It was about the line on the poster, “It’s cool to be a robot.” Man, Scud really made me realize that. Scud was always about being cool with who he was, appreciating who he was, and wanting against all else to preserve who he was, and, whenever possible, help out a few other people along the way. Some part of me, a big part of me, took that mantra of self-recognition and appreciation and applied it to all the parts of my life I might have been ashamed of. I took what that golden assassin said to himself climbing the wall of a penitentiary and used it to remind myself that it’s cool to be whatever you are, regardless of abnormality. Hell, because of abnormality! When I read issue #16, and Scud repeated what he first said, I felt like I was being spoken to directly. I’ve never had such a moment before or since in the comics medium.
Next week, Scud begins to conclude for all of us out here in comicland. February 6th. Almost eleven years to the week after I first discovered Scud, Fireman Press, and everything Schrab. I’m excited, but when I think about it, a little sad too. It’ll be great to see Scud again, but a little melancholy to see him go again so soon. At the very least, I can rest assured knowing that the same creative energy put into that custard mechano-man is still out there, still voraciously devouring chunks of cardboard and making them into magic. And at the very most, I’ll be able to see again how cool it is to be a robot.
Thanks, Rob.
I’ll be there with bells on sir. I can’t wait.
SCUD IS REAL, MARTY…
Rob,
You may or may not remember me, but I was the guy who brought you the copy of the third Scud TPB to that screening of Channel101 about a year ago. I’ve since moved back to Tennessee, but I’m hoping one of my pals out there can make it to Melt and get me a signed copy of the book. Regardless, I want you to know that I’ll definitely be buying all of them and that those toys you’ve been previewing look awesome!
I can’t wait!
John.
I just saw the exclusive cover for #21…. man, ROb… whats it gotta take to hook a brotha up?
I would rather pay you 20 bucks for the issue, then to have to buy it off of some schmuck on ebay.
BTW: the figure looks awesome!
Scudment day is here.
Just finished reading it. Well done sir! I’ll be eagerly awaiting #22. It would be cool if you posted a suggested soundtrack in this blog; I always thought those were pretty interesting.
I just picked this up at my local comic shop. 10 years of waiting and it’s here! Now if I can only hold off 3 more hours until I get off work to read it…
Thanks a ton for finishing this up, Rob. I’ve always wondered how my favorite self-destructing robot’s story ends.
hey rob. just picked up issue 21. so fucking great. i’ve always loved your layouts. great flow. can’t wait to read the rest.
drywall: grown up… heavy.
this issue was the shit. Im so gald drywall and oswald had a big amount of story. I can’t wait to get my hands on 22. great job rob!
great issue!
nice to have it in my hands. surreal for sure.
drywall’s new getup really cracked me up.
It’s awesome to see it on the shelves again. I’m 25 right now… The last time I saw a Scud comic on the new release row was when I was a Freshmen in High-School.
mild spoilersReally really great read, Rob. I like how all of your surreal characters are kind of threading together in the end. It’s not just nostalgic, but also looking to be an exciting and fitting conclusion.
When I first picked up Scud in like 7th grade, it was the first book that made me realize you don’t have to write or draw Spider-Man to make comics. It inspired a lot of us over here, especially my fiance and I. Thanks for coming back to finish this off—it’s really cool… And a real good read.
Eric
rob
i just finished my first read through of 21.
im glad you took 10 years to finish it.
this book wreaks of polish. im so excited to read the next 3 issues!
wheee!
I swear to Elvis, #21 was the best issue of Scud I’ve ever read and I’m not just pulling your sack! I cannot wait for 22. And when I say that, it’s not just an exaggeration…I literally CANNOT wait for issue #22. Therefore I will freeze myself cryogenically to avoid torturous anticipation, much like Cartman did in the South Park episode with the Wii.
Um, come to think about it…maybe I’ll just wait. BUT I WON’T LIKE IT! Seriously, though, thank you so much for this, Rob.
It was good seeing you today, sir. The book was awesome, and I loved growed-up Drywall so much, I had to pop you a bit of fan art, sir.
Hope you like that, man.
Heh. Whoops. It didn’t post. You’ll get it soon anyhow.
#21 is great Rob. First off, I was impressed by the presentation- the book looks great from paper stock to design. Absolutely superb. The story is great too. You really captured what it’s like to come home again, and feel out of place and old. Scud thinking of young Drywall and looking out the window and sighing was a very powerful moment.
Rob,
Un-freakin’-believable. 10 years and the dialogue is as snarky as ever (“up here, we’re king dick); the art is as effective as ever (only a master can show pain in a robot’s eyes); and the storytelling is as engaging forever (I agree with others, Drywall grows up…a kick in the nuts…in a good way…if that’s possible).
Thanks to you (and Image) for coming back for one last ride. Thanks for paving a way for other writers and artists to be themselves. Looking forward to the rest.
pb
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The ten year gap feels like a part of the story. I’m glad that scud is in the same boat we are. It’s like coming out of an easter egg and finding all your old friends have shit to do.
I always felt ending on 20 was almost fitting, you get built up and then cut to a black octopus story, that’s that. that’s what scud destroying the world is. That said, its great to see it played out.
Thanks.
I was so excited to get the new issue that I went to the comic shop on my lunch break. I read it as soon as I got home, and it was great. I’m officially re-hooked. Thank you for bringing my favorite comic back from the dead.
AWESOME BOOK! best book EVER! (until next month when 22 shows up)
I read in the poop that you got your heart broken and turned your back on Scud, I thought it was just like how Scud disappeared after Sussudio died.
Then you came back 10 years later, I also thought that was just like Scud (“It doesn’t matter WHY I’m BACK! I’m BACK and I’m HERE and I’ll make it WORK!”)
Also, Scud dreamed that a movie about him was made, and everybody hated it.
I don’t want to sound like a moron, but was that intentional? Also, why no more voice actor and soundtrack suggestions?
I got it yesterday and I’m so blown away. When I was a 13 year old kid, Scud was the coolest thing in the world to me and for the longest time I waited for more. Eventually I gave up hope, and finally holding it in my hands yesterday was very surreal. Awesome issue, and it’s only got me more excited for the remaining three. The splash page of the Zoo War instantly made the wait worth it, and the rest was just gravy. Thank you so much for bringing Scud back.
Amazing! Nothing short of that will do. Great issue. I’ve been waiting for this one since the last book hit the shelves.
I’ve gotta wonder though. Now that the end of SCUD is out of the way, is there any chance of you finishing La Cosa Lostroid as well? That one ended rather abruptly too.
Oh well, it’s a dream on my part.
Great book Rob, you rock!
Been waiting a long time for this, and it was great. I’ve never read issues #10-15 (I could never find that TPB), so I felt as if some things were confusing to me, but overall I loved it. Great to see you back in comics, if even for a short while.
Just finished reading the book and I have to say it feels good to be back in Scuds world. I’m not a comic guy to be honest. The only comics books I’ve ever followed were The Tick and Scud. I stumbled across Scud back around it’s 5th issue. I was pulled in by the amazing cover art, and upon further investigation I really dug the drawing style displayed on each page. I bought the book and after reading, promptly went back to my comic book shop and picked up 1 thru 4. I was always amazed by the fantastic covers and the action packed gritty and witty story lines. It was truly like watching an action movie with every book.
Rob, you are a truly talented man and I’m very glad to have discovered you and even more glad to have been able to follow you on your life’s journey through through your work.
Thanks for sharing yourself and your vision.
finally read it… awesome. i love all the seams in the tones and the white out guts in the dinosaur. it definitley shows the time and hard work put in. thank you Rob for not tweaking to much of the art digitally, i love seeing as much of the original art as i can. now i cant wait to get off work, get home, and get back to the drawing table and produce some shit i can be proud of.
got my hands on #21 today, but im waiting for a case of the blahs to turn it out. its not gonna happen, but it would be kewl to have the 4-parter in hand before i in-dullllllge. y’wanna know sumthin’? ..turns out you were right about Ashley Woods cover being awesome. cause its awesome. i tell these things. congrats on the Dougs hard work getting you back on track. best of luck pulling the whole SCUD package together. thats gonna be a pricey item, but well worth whoevers money ima end up borrowing for it.
Spoilers below:
I liked how you tied Scud’s re-entry to earth with the Jeff’s Eggs. At first I thought you were just going for a Mork & Mindy joke. I also love the idea of Voodoo Ben becoming the bad businessman. I always wondered who would win that war, it seemed pretty evenly matched, but I guess if Ben’s dark magic never runs out, Spidergod’s money would eventually. Can’t wait to see what happens next!
P.S. is there any way to get a copy of the varient cover by mail?
wow, man, this is so cool. you are truly an inspiration to me. thank you so much!
Hey Rob,
The new issue is awesome. The art is better than ever, not to mention the fancy cover stock! I’m already very intrigued as to where the story’s gonna go! (I couldn’t make myself wait to do the 20 issue recap before reading 21… but now I can get up-to-speed before 22’s out.) I’m stoked for the next installment.
Cheers,
Andrew
Rob,
Good book. I hope Scud shoots a lot of stuff in the next issue. Quick question. Your graphic designers and dot boys, did you already know them or did you seek them out and hire them. If you did the latter where did you look. I’m coming out with a comic book soon and I know zilch about computers. A good Sandra Vogt or Zac Rybacki would make my book gold. Any helpful hints. Please, anyone feel free to chime in.
Actually I dotted this book myself. Sandra Vogt is now Sandra Mars and she’s VERY expensive.
I love the new book. Can’t wait for the finale.
Hey, I saw Chris Tallman on that Superbowl commercial with the ring of fire!
Does this mean he’s gonna be too big for Sarah Silverman cameos anymore?
Scud is still the epitome of art imitating life. Cheers and here’s to hoping both you and Scud get a happy ending.
Counting down the days till issue 21.
Rob, I went to buy your book- and it was fucking sold out. SOLD OUT! I remember back in the day I was the only booger-eater buying it and now 10 yrs later, it’s selling out. I’m glad I was there first and I’ll find a copy at some point, you smug bastard!!!
Rob-
As if you haven’t heard it enough, awesome job on 21 and can’t wait till 22, 23 and 24. But agreeing with others, can we please get a suggested vocal talent list? Everyone’s basically covered, except for teenage and adult Drywall, and I know you know what they sound like. Well, maybe it’s in 22, either way, between Episodes I-III, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and Scud #21, at least now I know I’m not wasting my WHOLE life waiting to be let down (because 1 out of 3 isn’t bad, right?).