At first glance, it seems that everyone fights for a ray of sunlight in the comic world—there are millions of comics and just about the same amount of comic artists. Ricky Hawkins doesn't fit that bill, and is a modest and down-to-earth guy who makes an excellent comic strip once a week, sometimes even more frequently. There isn't any pretense to what he does, and it's a refreshing sight to see.
However, his comics are everything but ordinary and simple. The stories are illustrated nicely, the jokes are well set up, and the style is very easy to distinguish. It'd be a shame if they had to end. But they don't have to, especially if you show support by following these comics on social media, or, if you feel generous, perhaps even donate on Patreon.
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😔 sadly. How could any caring parent name their child Gary? At least Geraldine becomes Gerry.
If you've taken a glimpse at what these comics are all about, you'll realize that most of them are based in fantasy scenarios, reminding us of myths and RPG adventure games. Though the reason why eludes us, it makes a fantastic background (no pun intended), one in which there are no controversial topics or allusions to something that might upset someone. It's all fun and games in fantasyland, even the horrifying things. And that's a good thing.
The zombie is like "what time is it, am I late for work?"
Load More Replies...I was expecting something like a jelly fish since they are biologically immortal
The artist was very nice, and gave an interview to Bored Panda. Here's what he had to say about his background and the origin of the comic:
"I'm a teacher and performer who makes comics in my spare time. I've always made comics for fun, but really buckled down on making them consistently back in 2018.
'Inky Rickshaw' is an anagram of my name (Ricky Hawkins) and is just a sort of nonsense pair of words that I thought would go well with my random and fantastical style of comic-making. I'm not sure I would keep the same name if I were to start over from the beginning, but it's sort of grown on me over the years."
Another distinct quality of these comics is that they use a "plot twist" storytelling technique, where a story seemingly follows a certain cliche, lulling your brain into believing that it's exactly that scenario it expects, and then the story pulls the rug right from under your feet, as it were. Though haters may think of many rude things to say, I doubt that "boring" and "cliche" would be the words they'd choose.
Now is the time to tell him about all the other invisible people that are there with him. Also that this has a curse of binding.
Probally, or like make a room just to try it and shut the door.
Load More Replies...That vendor is as stupid as gun dealers that let folks try out a weapon with their own ammo.
"What I need to work on the most is finding a way to monetize my work. Right now I spend many hours on each comic and don't have much of an income tied to it, so for the time being it's more of a passion project and exercise than a business.
To new artists, I'd say the most important thing is to just consistently create work, even if you aren't always proud of it. Making bad art is the first step to making good art, and it takes time!"
i know i feel the same way when i forget my glasses as well D:
Load More Replies...I swear I hate the robot tests. Especially the ones with all of the pictures, I normally get them wrong like twelve times and then I start questioning if I am really human or am I really a robot.
There's no wrong to those. They're using your responses to train image analysis software. The script détection in those is the same as the check the box and wait reCaptcha: did the box get checked without moving the mouse and system carret, and if the mouse cursor did move how smoothly did it move to the box.
Load More Replies...Congrats! You passed the first step. Now check here: ⬜ I am not a robot.
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Ha, he looks just like Hugh Jackman as Van Helsing! I wonder if it was intentional.
Well, technically, silver in general is a werewolf's weakness, so it could work that way!
I mean, when it's not bullets, it's generally a sword, or something piercing. It doesn't work quite like kryptonite.
Load More Replies...You know, if he aimed it a little to the side, he could've taken an eye out. This s**t is dangerous!
"I feel like every part of the process is crucial, but my least favorite part is probably coloring. I like the way my comics look when colored, though, so I still think it's worth the effort.
Conversely, my favorite part of comic making is inking. It can be quite meditative once you get into it, and I like to listen to a podcast while doing it.I plan to keep releasing Inky Rickshaw comics every week, and I do have another project in the works which is a long-form fantasy comic. I'll be posting sketches and updates about that on my Patreon."
That's Iacarus. The man with the beard is Helios. GREEK GODS BABBBBYYYY
For hundreds of years, knights died foolishly trying to steal a dragon's gold. Finally, one was born with a brain.
"The choice is yours, children. You must trick-or-treat... Or DIE." - the Summerween Trickster
Load More Replies...I carved a watermelon for Halloween once. It was on sale and cheaper than the pumpkins.
We once did a pineapple. I wanna do a watermelons this year!
Load More Replies...he thinks he is reused.dddaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
This is going to be my mood meter from now on, in moos 😂
Load More Replies...Not if a certain little gremlin has flooded the market with straw-spun gold and collapsed its value!
Load More Replies...Why does Bessie just sound like the most reasonable appropriate cows name ...?
It wants you to upgrade to the premium version, it costs an arm and a leg… which you then place in the pool.
Give me a flat rock and a lovely big pool? I will skip that MF every time!
I think the loser is the one feeling a little crabby
Load More Replies...I once rescued a neglected fiddler crab from a jerk ex brother in law Ha!
My beef isn't with the comic but the arbitrary connection lines that constellations are drawn with. http://www.codex99.com/illustration/26.html
Thats a...thats a..messedup looking bear. Bet they safer since they only got 3 legs.
emeralds are green, rubies are red... MY EARRINGS AREN'T STOLEN, YOU COMPLETE DUNGHEAD!!!
Love it, but how does one know she didn't steal the emeralds??? 😵
Load More Replies...The comic is in black and white, so he's color blind. That's why he doesn't understand green and red.
They are in a monochrome world and don't have color, of course he couldn't tell the difference! XD
Strange ladies lying in ponds distributing magic swords is no basis for a system of government!
You sure? Farcical aquatic ceremonies have never steered me wrong before
Load More Replies...You can't expect to wield supreme power just 'cause some watery tart threw a sword at you!
I mean, if I went around saying I was an emperor just because some moistened bint had lobbed a scimitar at me, they’d put me away!
Load More Replies...Ah! Now we see the violence inherent in the system.
Load More Replies...On second thought, let's not go to Camelot. 'Tis a silly place.
Load More Replies...Rabbit getting burned by Ms. Mario!😆 I can almost hear the mario music
Actually it is kinda fair play since the white rabbit did try to burn her out of it's house.
just posted EXACTLY this on another post! that is all. I reckon we're post mates
Load More Replies...😂 I don't know why, but I found him popping out of the pizza box hilarious.
Lmao, could you end world hunger this way? Spell me a sandwich.
Load More Replies...huh...i never um..thought of that Edit: HOLY HORSES i was not expecting this many upvotes o.o thanks guys ^///^
At least it wasn't about rabbit's feet! Never understood how losing a foot was 'lucky.'
It's not! Therefore, more luck to you instead of the sucker rabbit.
Load More Replies...The power of willful ignorance will always trump science. Unfortunately.
Ask, my dear friend. Ask and you shall be bestowed upon by the merciful and benovelent Lord Almighty...
Doggies are very good bois indeed 🐶🐶🐶
Load More Replies...Thats one way to do it, I mean you get zero messages, no visitors, and lots of cute doggos!
Not me my late husband is who....ya here for remember not me .....him
I've had two basset hound mixes in my life. Both dogs enjoyed chasing their tails and would regularly catch them. 'Helps to have an extra-long body.
I think it's all squeak toys that don't squeak anymore, a bunch of broken treat dispensers, and an owner that constantly comes home from work just to realize he forgot something at the office and gets back in the car before coming inside the home
Load More Replies...Oh, boo hoo. Let me play you a sad song on the world's largest violin.
I (arctic) SEA what you did here Extremely ARCTIC-stic
Load More Replies...The multi-layering in this one is so good, I'm sure he'll never get cold
it be funner, though. (yes funner is word because u understood it, anymore questions?)
Load More Replies...How would you be able to tell? Also is there a joke I'm missing if one was?
Load More Replies..."These comics with unexpected twists!" , "These comics with dark twists!" - Why spoil everything in the title? Why not let me be the judge of it? Imagine going to the movies to see "Avengers Endgame - a movie with an unexpected twist, a major character dies. Buy a ticket to see who dies, buy a ticket to witness the unexpected twist!". :|
Cuz it gets clicks, they can't show movie ads, and these are way too short (individually) to gather interest otherwise.
Load More Replies...I belong here, is what i thought to myself, as I had to remember that if I shared all of these to my friends, they would groan about it the whole time.
Why would this lady show her stomach that is gross the kangaroo with a teddy bear is so cute 🥺🥰🥰🥰🥺
"These comics with unexpected twists!" , "These comics with dark twists!" - Why spoil everything in the title? Why not let me be the judge of it? Imagine going to the movies to see "Avengers Endgame - a movie with an unexpected twist, a major character dies. Buy a ticket to see who dies, buy a ticket to witness the unexpected twist!". :|
Cuz it gets clicks, they can't show movie ads, and these are way too short (individually) to gather interest otherwise.
Load More Replies...I belong here, is what i thought to myself, as I had to remember that if I shared all of these to my friends, they would groan about it the whole time.
Why would this lady show her stomach that is gross the kangaroo with a teddy bear is so cute 🥺🥰🥰🥰🥺
