A Very Special Issue of "The Fox & Crow" - Chock Full of Chuckles!

[Jon Cooke]

The following image is dedicated to Pietro, Jack, & Thad. :p

Click here to see the FOX & CROW cover! (http://looney.toonzone.net/picts/jon-foxcrow-001.gif)


-Jon

[Jack]

Originally posted by Jon Cooke
The following image is dedicated to Pietro, Jack, & Thad. :p

Aw shucks :o

Great image! I see you went more with the comic book character designs. I love the crow, and like pretty much all of your drawings, it is filled with energy! Looks like the sort of gag you'd see on a Fox and crow comic too :p


Jack :D

[Jon Cooke]

Thanks, Jack. Glad you liked it! :D


-Jon

[Pietro]

Originally posted by Jon Cooke
The following image is dedicated to Pietro, Jack, & Thad.

Aww, thanks Jon!:D

Your drawing is great! Lots of energy, it looks allot like a very fast-paced cartoon. I really like that sandwhich gag too! I can't wait to see the comic!

-Pietro:D

[Thad Komorowski]

Great image, Jon! Lots of energy!


-Thad

[Jon Cooke]

I guess my Fox and Crow ended up as kind of a cross between the cartoon and the comic versions. I am glad you guys liked it. For some reason, the Crow's feet were colored a light purple color on the comics I've seen, I think orange (like in the cartoons) looks a little better.


-Jon

[Jon Cooke]

Our story begins.... (http://looney.toonzone.net/picts/jon-foxcrow-002.gif)


:D


-Jon

[Thad Komorowski]

That looks nice Jon! Can't wait to see the rest!


-Thad

[Pietro]

Excellent work so far, Jon!

-Pietro:D

[Jack]

This'll be a great comic book adaptaion. I'm glad you went with a more subdued color for the insides of the Fox's ears, the same red as the the bow tie used for the cover was a tad strong. My favorite drawing on the page is probably the closeup of the Crow with money symbols in his eyes.


Jack :D

[Jon Cooke]

Yeah, I wasn't pleased with the red inside the Fox's ears either. That's why I changed it. I have gone back and changed it on the "cover" too.

Page 2 will be up sometime tonight. Stay tuned!!


-Jon

[Thad Komorowski]

I'm working on a few of my own comics too. Now what I would really like to see is a drawing by Jon with Harveytoon characters. :D


-Thad

[Pietro]

The cover change on the cover looks even better, Jon! I will stay tuned tonight to see part two. Man, Jon your drawings are great!

-Pietro:D

[Jon Cooke]

Our story continues... (http://looney.toonzone.net/picts/jon-foxcrow-003.gif)


Sorry this is so late. I was having some problems with my connection. Everything seems to be fine now.

If you couldn't already guess, I can't draw cars very well... so that's why Foxie ended up driving that weird little car with trailer attached.


-Jon

[Pietro]

I like the latest installment so far.
Personally, I can't wait to see the E.T. part!:D

-Pietro:D

[Jon Cooke]

The epic "Fox & Crow" story continues... (http://looney.toonzone.net/picts/jon-foxcrow-004.gif)


I had fun drawing this one. I liked the exaggerated expressions I got from the Crow and the Fox. I am also looking forward to drawing the E.T. part... but that is a ways off in the future... :p

I would love to hear any comments from anybody! :D


-Jon

[Pietro]

That one was the best one you've drawn yet.
The drawings have a quick, slick, fast-paced, full-of-energy, style to them. Very good job, Jon!

-Pietro:D

[Jon Cooke]

Thanks for the kind words, Pietro.

Is anybody besides Jack, Thad, you, and myself reading this thread? Just curious. :p

Any comments on this foolishness, anyone? :)


-Jon

[Thad Komorowski]

Maybe you could make your own comic book website, and post the pictures there. Or better yet, a drawing gallery! :D


-Thad

[Pietro]

Originally posted by Jon Cooke
Is anybody besides Jack, Thad, you, and myself reading this thread? Just curious. :p

Any comments on this foolishness, anyone? :)

Actually, it's kinda like our own private thread about "The Fox and the Crow.":)

-Pietro:D

[Jon Cooke]

Originally posted by Pietro
Actually, it's kinda like our own private thread about "The Fox and the Crow.":)

The fact that we are currently the only 4 people on the face of the Earth who know who the Fox & Crow *even are* probably helps too! :p


-Jonn

[Brian Cruz]

I'm peeking in as well, "Jonn"!

[Jon Cooke]

Originally posted by Brian Cruz
I'm peeking in as well, "Jonn"!

Jonn?

[edit: Oops...I get it now. Nevermind. Heheheh... :o :o ]


-Jon

[Jack]

Originally posted by Jonn Cooke
The fact that we are currently the only 4 people on the face of the Earth who know who the Fox & Crow *even are* probably helps too! :p


-Jonn
A bunch of Malaysian and Turkish kids know about them too... I kinda wonder what other TZ board members who read our F&C fanfics and see stuff like this think we are doing.

I like the most recent installment the most too, Jon. Especially the top right box and the center one.


Jack :D

[Jon Cooke]

Originally posted by Jack
I kinda wonder what other TZ board members who read our F&C fanfics and see stuff like this think we are doing.

It's probably something like: "Not this again!! Who the !@#$ are the Fox and Crow anyway!?" ;)



-Jon

[Jack]

Maybe we should make a special Fox and Crow fanclub, we could even have business cards. That'll teach them, they'll want to be cool, like us.


Jack :D

[Jon Cooke]

Originally posted by Jack
Maybe we should make a special Fox and Crow fanclub, we could even have business cards. That'll teach them, they'll want to be cool, like us.


... and it'll only cost them 2 bucks if they want to join...


-Jon

[Jack]

Originally posted by Jon Cooke



... and it'll only cost them 2 bucks if they want to join...


-Jon
...and of course an added fee for whenever members have to renew their membership. Ya know, this might make a decent Fox and Crow chainlink story.



Jack :D

[Pietro]

Actually it might Jack, I was thinking about doing another F&C fanfic in the coming month or so.

I think David Gerstein and Matthew Hunter know about are little F&C fanfics, since they contributed to the first two. But, I think we're actually some of the first F&C fans.

-Pietro:D

[Thad Komorowski]

Yeah, and I should be getting MORE Fox & Crow cartoons in the mail too... :D :D :D


-Thad

[Pietro]

Hey Thad, how about you and me do a little trading once ya get them F&C cartoons....

-Pietro:D

[Jon Cooke]

Originally posted by Jack
...and of course an added fee for whenever members have to renew their membership.

And ... every paying member gets a charming membership kit, which would only include one piece of paper that reads: "SUCKER!" :rolleyes:

Also, there may not be an installment of "Inn Trouble!" today. I may not get around to it. Just a warning for the 3.. er... 4 of you who are following this thrilling, action-packed, F&C epic!


-Jon

[Jack]

OK, Jon, take as long as you need to make the comics, quality is better than quantity, anyway.


Jack :eek:

[Pietro]

Yeah, I understand, after all, ya can't get EVERYTHING done just in one day.:)

-Pietro:D

[Jon Cooke]

Originally posted by Pietro
Yeah, I understand, after all, ya can't get EVERYTHING done just in one day.:)

Good news! I got the next page done... I just need to scan & color it. I might get it done before bedtime. :)

If I don't... here's a special bonus. I came accross this drawing this afternoon, while going through some junk. It's a sketch I quickly drew around Christmas

It still makes me smile (I keep imagining what's gonna happen next...)

This one's for you, Thad! :D

Click here for special surprise guest stars in this Fox & Crow thread! (http://looney.toonzone.net/picts/jon-buzzy-katnip.gif)


-Jon

[Pietro]

Nice drawing Jon! Buzzy kinda reminds me of Crawford (minus the derby and cigar). Excellent!

-Pietro:D

[Thad Komorowski]

Wow, that's a cool drawing, Jon. You should start your own Limited Editions! I'd pay $50 for a nice color picture of one of those... :D What'd I like to see is how Jon would handle a Herman & Katnip drawing, I'm sure it'd be great!

Just a word of advice, to make the drawing better, Katnip should be a little bit more fatter, since the cat never gets any exercise, except for chasing crows and mice... :p


-Thad

[Thad Komorowski]

Oh, by the way, Jon, do you mind if I use that sketch on my Harveytoon site around Christmas time?


-Thad

[Jon Cooke]

Originally posted by Thad K
Oh, by the way, Jon, do you mind if I use that sketch on my Harveytoon site around Christmas time?

I don't mind. Glad you liked it that much. Maybe someday I'll go back and color and clean it up a little for you.

Okay, and without further ado here's today's installment of "Inn Trouble!" .... Hot off the press!!!

Today's installment --- It's just slopping over with spine-tingling suspense!!! (http://looney.toonzone.net/picts/jon-foxcrow-005.gif)


This was another fun one to draw. More fun with crazy facial expressions (especially from Foxie).

Comments, anyone? :cool:


-Jon

[Pietro]

I really liked it, Jon! It was great! Especially the last panel!:cool:

-Pietro:D

[Thad Komorowski]

"Did you guys see that? That was sweet!" :cool:

Really funny designs, Jon! I just can't wait for the rest!


-Thad

[Jon Cooke]

That last panel was actually the hardest to draw... I had a hard time trying to come up with a way to make it look like the Fox was instantly knocked out cold by that tiny tap on the head. I love the look on the Crow's face in that panel, myself. :)

I am glad you like the designs... I love drawing cartoons that are really crazy and exaggerated (as if you couldn't tell). I get worried that I sometimes take it to the extreme (like the Fox's reeeally skinny neck in some of those panels, when he gets really mad).

Again, I would love to hear comments from anybody. Even people who don't know who the heck these characters are. Maybe resident (and much more talented!) artists like our own Harley or Singin' Stray Cat can offer some commentary if they have a minute or two. Maybe? :)


-Jon

[Jack]

oooooo, I was so excited when I saw that you drew the part I wrote. It looks so cool. I also like the last panel the best. :p

I remember the Fox's neck being kinda skinny in a few of the original cartoons.

Jack :D

[Singin' Stray Cat]

Whoo, took me long enough to find this thread. :D I have heard of Fox and Crow before, but I don't know that much about them.

Wow, Jon, those comics are great! I especially like how you have the characters "breaking out" of the panels - the technique goes great with the energetic look of your characters.

Keep up the excellent work! :D

[Pietro]

I can't wait the rest of the comic!:D

-Pietro:D

[Jon Cooke]

Originally posted by Pietro
I can't wait the rest of the comic!:D

I have been taking a little break from "Inn Trouble!". I had a busy weekend, and I had to finish some videos for Thad last night. Look for new installments sometime later this week.

But... I have taken Thad's earlier suggestion and made a gallery of all the pictures I have posted online. It can be seen here (http://looney.toonzone.net/stuff/draw.html).


-Jon

[Pietro]

I see. Your gallery is verrrrrrry nice!

-Pietro:D

[Jon Cooke]

Hey, guess what, everybody ...

...The Fox & The Crow in "Inn Trouble!" continues!!! (http://looney.toonzone.net/picts/jon-foxcrow-006.jpg)

For those tuning in late, here's our story so far:

Page 1 (Cover) (http://looney.toonzone.net/picts/jon-foxcrow-001.gif)
Page 2 (http://looney.toonzone.net/picts/jon-foxcrow-002.gif)
Page 3 (http://looney.toonzone.net/picts/jon-foxcrow-003.gif)
Page 4 (http://looney.toonzone.net/picts/jon-foxcrow-004.gif)
Page 5 (http://looney.toonzone.net/picts/jon-foxcrow-005.gif)


-Jon

[Pietro]

Well, I really like this one. I noticed that "Flippy" at the "Proud Lady" of the "Columbia Pictures" logo appeared in pictures on the wall.:D

-Pietro:D

[Jon Cooke]

Originally posted by Pietro
Well, I really like this one. I noticed that "Flippy" at the "Proud Lady" of the "Columbia Pictures" logo appeared in pictures on the wall.:D

I thought you guys would appreciate that little touch. ;)


-Jon

[Thad Komorowski]

Yeah, those pictures were a nice touch. Nice picture, Jon!


-Thad

[Pietro]

I can't wait to see the rest!

-Pietro:D

[David Gerstein]

Hey there, gentlemen!

I'm not sure how I missed this, but I discovered your excellent comic version of "Inn Trouble" only today.
Is this on permanent hiatus? Or might more be coming down the pike? (Hah, I should talk— never having contributed more than *one* chapter to any of Pietro's Fox and Crow fanfics!)

But wottheheck, I'm curious! Good stuff so far!

David
(wishing there was a market for new Fox and Crow stuff... sigh!)

[Jon Cooke]

Originally posted by David Gerstein
Is this on permanent hiatus? Or might more be coming down the pike?

Hey David, I am glad you enjoyed "Inn Trouble". Yeah, it's kind of on an extended hiatus at the moment. I have been kind of busy with other things. I may sit down and do somemore this summer. :)



-Jon

[Jukka]

looks very professional! :)