Category: Comics

CODE MONKEY CHRISTMAS on SUBSTACK!

Posted on December 14, 2024 by twogargs

Folks, I’m trying something new with new content–in this case, A CODE MONKEY CHRISTMAS, from the pages of THUNDER! If you haven’t already, head over to my Substack (twogargs.substack.com) and subscribe! From there, you can read the vertical-scroll-friendly version of the comic!

Substack gets updated with all the news and views more frequently than here on twogargs.com, so it’s a great idea to subscribe there and get the latest updates delivered directly to your inbox!

In the new year I’m going to begin publishing brand-new content for subscribers only, so now’s a great time to get in on the ground floor!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Posted on October 26, 2024 by twogargs

Since Halloween is on a Thursday this year, I thought it behooved me to put up my holiday-themed comic page on the weekend prior, both to get us all in the spirit and to give busy folks time to weekend-read it! Enjoy Riverdale’s flights of fancy and Hawkstone’s pragmatism! Art by Miguel Puerta! You can follow Twilight Detective Agency on this site or simply purchase the entire comics digitally at https://twogargs.com/store !

XANTHUS: The Light of Joy

Posted on June 12, 2024 by twogargs

“An alien energy being fuses its essence with a despairing man named Sean Preston and together they attempt to return joy to the world. Reflective and hopeful. If you liked Superman, you’ll love Xanthus!”

That’s the logline. That’s the elevator pitch. But there’s some deep discussion along with the heroics in Xanthus.

We open on a suicide attempt. That’s right. There’s no shying away from what is a core concept of the book—ultimate despair and the ability to fight it. Xanthus is an alien energy being, the frequency of which is utter, absolute joy—and, drawn to the depth of Sean’s despair, fuses with him in order to save his life.

Thus begins a journey of healing, of trying to understand the darkness both within and without—and learning how to combat it.

One of the caveats of joy is that, in humans, the emotion isn’t sustainable. No one lives in a state of perfect joy all the time. So how do we cope when the bleakness creeps in? We develop tools, skills to navigate the often choppy waters of emotion, seeking if not a perfect peak, then at the very least, stability.

Enter the dark energy being, Nubilus. It feeds on negative emotions, on despair and doubt, and therefore feeds endlessly, for those emotions are almost always present. Sean was himself a victim of Nubilus, and learning this prompts him to want to fight the being as well as the effect it has on others.

Thus is born the hero Xanthus, doing battle not only in the traditional superhero sense but in the inner landscape of the human psyche as well.

I wanted very much to write a book about human emotion, and about fighting depression, which emotion is so common these days. I am encouraged by the growing discussions around mental illness, and I wanted to contribute in an engaging, visual way.

I hope you enjoy Sean Preston’s healing journey—because I believe he represents all of us who have ever struggled to find the light in the darkness.

Get notified when the Kickstarter launches HERE: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/twogargs/xanthus-the-light-of-joy-1

ARTIST WANTED for “Coven Cove!”

Posted on April 2, 2024 by twogargs

EDIT: ARTIST FOUND. JOB CLOSED.

SEEKING ARTIST for small-town Witchcraft story! Good ol’ down-home supernatural horror/comedy, with a homey vibe and feel. Please ONLY APPLY VIA EMAIL: michael@twogargs.com with a link to your online gallery or portfolio; please include your page rates. Payment will be by PayPal only. Thank you and good luck!