Ignore that name change! Also, I'm writing somewhere new...

Some of you may have thought you saw a comic where everyone referred to "Dunston" instead of "Gunston" go up late Monday. Well you didn't...it was an ILLUSION, I swear.

Also I've started doing some writing for Gameist.com lately. It's a new site that just starting up, so go check 'em out if you're interested in video games and related nerdy subjects. The two articles I've written for them can be found Here and Here.

...annnd We're Up to Date.

Sorry 'bout the missing comic Monday. I was on a trip and not being particularly bright I thought I'd be back Monday, when in fact I ended up returning home Tuesday. Anyways, I updated today with both a Monday and Wednesday comic, so don't forget to hit that "Previous" button!

Also, I have a new article up at Cracked (I'm starting to come off as a communist or something with all these economic themed ones).

You Never Write Anymore...

Hey there, it's been a while! Sorry the comics have been a bit late recently...I'm still getting back on schedule after going on vacation a week or two ago.

Oh and I also have a new article up at Cracked. It's a sequel to my first article...prepare to get creeped out.

I'm going to dry and write something more interesting in this space soon...

My hand is tired...

Well here we are...500 strips. I'm not going to say "I never thought I'd make it this far" because the plan has always been to be in this thing for the long haul, but I didn't think I'd hit this milestone so quickly. 3+ years has really flown by.

You'll note that in honor of the milestone I've finally passed into that final frontier of self absorption and inserted myself into my own comic. I really promise I won't make it a habit, but I was thinking about how to make this milestone feel special and what's more special than a big faceful of ME?

Thanks to all the Zoology fans big, small, tall, wide, human and otherwise...I wouldn't have the inspiration to draw hundreds of little pictures of sheep without you.

Now with that out of the way, time to do some pimping! I wrote me another article for Cracked. I think this is my best one yet, be pals and go check it out!

http://www.cracked.com/article_16434_5-creepiest-advertising-techniques-near-future.html

Nate's Cavalcade of Hilarity!

Hey there folks! Sorry I haven't updated this blog in ages, I really need to do it more often (I really want to finish up all the character profiles for instance). Part of the reason I don't write here much is because I'm doing piles of it elsewhere. So let's round it all up...

First off I wrote a new Cracked article which you can read here. I think fans of the comic should like this one...lots of cute humor and cartoons in there. Check it out please! The more hits it gets the more they pay me!

In addition I've been doing a lot of writing for Diehard Gamefan. Here are reviews number one, two and three I've written over there. I've also contributed opinions to the following group features here and here. Also I should mention this article...I actually had nothing to do with it, but all the Gamefan guys are trying to get the word out.

*Phew*! That's a lotta stuff and I have more writing in the works at a bunch of other places as well. Don't fret though, Zoology will always be first in my heart! This blog may remain a bit barren though...

Odds, Ends and Cracked articles...

Got a new article up at Cracked (actually it's been up for a couple days, but I forgot to mention it here)...

http://www.cracked.com/article_16152_10-highly-anticipated-video-games-youll-never-get-play.html

If you liked that I'll be doing more videogame related writing soon over here...

www.diehardgamefan.com

It's a fun little independent games site. If you're tired of reading games sites where the content and opinions are obviously dictated by which companies pay the most to get the biggest ad on the front page, then try this place out. I'll be writing some reviews and doing my usual stupid articles.

Also as of about a week ago (April 15th) Zoology turned 3 years old! Wheeee! It was such an important date that I forgot all about it! Still, a part of me definitely didn't expect it to go this long, and I have no plans of stopping any time soon!

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

Happy Saint Patties day to all you fine Zoology readers...don't overdose on green food dye kiddies.

I also helped write a new article for Cracked on the subject, check it out and give it a Digg for me will you [flutters eyelashes]?

6 Reasons the Irish Aren't so Lucky!

Also hope you folks are likin' the current Guinea Pig stories...this is the biggest story I've ever done with these characters. I thought it was about time I developed 'em a bit more.

Apologies, my Favourite Comic Strips and Future Plans.

Sorry about Monday's comic being a bit late...the Comicgenesis system seems to be backing up on a fairly frequent basis these days. Afraid there's not much I can do about it aside from stomping my feet and fussing on the Comicgen forums...and all that usually gets me is being told, "Hey, shut up! It's free!" and really, I can't argue with that logic.

Anyways, a few days ago I promised I'd actually update with something semi-interesting soon, and so I shall (a week or two late). Ever wondered what comic strips the creator of Zoology reads himself? No? Come on...play along. Yes? Well great, because I'm about to tell you! Strap yourself in...

The Noob: Written by official "pal of Zoology" Gianna Masetti! In fact a lot of you reading may have found your way to this site through the generous links to Zoology Gianna has provided on her site. Although it deals heavily with the ins-and-outs of the online gaming world, you don't really have to know all that stuff to enjoy this comic. It's got a sort of intangible European comics style charm going...which is appropriate since Gianna happens to be from that continent.

Elf Only Inn: Written by another official "pal of Zoology" and all-round cool guy Josh Sortelli. It also, like the Noob, happens to revolve around online RPGs...apparently there is some kind of overlap between MMORPGs and lovers of fuzzy animals. Anyways, he doesn't update anymore, which is a shame because he's a talented cartoonist.

Achewood: Achewood is...well, Achewood is Achewood. It exists in a completely unique universe created by madman Chris Onstad. It takes a while to get used to, but once you understand the twisted internal logic this strip runs on it should start to click. Give it a chance (like Achewood really needs my help).

The Perry Bible Fellowship: There tends to be a lot of chest beating in the webcomic community...both amongst those that make 'em and those that closely follow/read them. Webcomics are far better in ever way than those stodgy old boring print comics. Problem is, it isn't often that it's actually true. Perry Bible Fellowship on the other hand I can point to as a comic that is both genuinely superior to almost anything else out there on the web or in print, but is probably something that would have never succeeded the way it has without the Internet. So yes, in the case of The Perry Bible Fellowship the webcomic community's hubris is justified.

PVP: In this case though, the snobbishness of the Webcomic community isn't justified. Webcomic fans love to shit on poor ol' PVP mainly I think because it reads very much like something you could get in your paper (except with more dick jokes). That enough is apparently enough to get some people to turn their noses up in disgust, ignoring that it's actually a rock solid, funny comic whose cast is always very consistently characterized. All in all it's a nice well-done nod to the newspaper comics that were the forbearers of today's webcomics.

White Ninja Comics: This comic is basically all the ideas other cartoonists have when they're sitting around but then dismiss because they're just too stupid. White Ninja instead runs with these hilarious/idiotic ideas and somehow it all works amazingly. All the other cartoonists are jealous as hell.

Wapsi Square: A truly unique creation that revolves around demons, ancient Aztec mysticism and lots and lots of cute girls. I'll admit I mostly read it for the art. Paul Taylor does some of the best girl art around...it's very highly stylized and yet somehow his girls seem more alive and true to life than most more realistic art.

Nedroid: A master of doing more with less. His jokes are usually wonderfully simple and understated, yet hilarious. His art is reduced to as few lines as possible, but it's still amazingly expressive. I want this guy's talent.

Liberty Meadows: Hot chicks and funny animals...it's my 2 favourite things to draw and it's Frank Cho's too.

Zits: A funny well-drawn newspaper strip. It really does capture teenage life pretty well...although it is held back somewhat by the content restrictions of syndicated newspaper comics.

Slylock Fox and Comics for Kids: What? Why are you looking at me like that? I've always enjoyed this feature since I was a kid and I still like it. It's filled with funny little bits of subversive humor, as is the case with any good children's entertainment. In our world of Teletubbies and Barney it's nice to see some decent quality children's entertainment is still being produced.

Pooch Cafe: Really sharp and somewhat edgy writing that would be at home on a show like the Simpsons. The spiritual successor to Snoopy.

Blondie: This old standby has been going almost 80 years and it's still one of the best comics in the paper. Yeah that's right, I like Blondie...whatcha got to say about that? The addition of John Marshall as new artist seems to have livened things up as well as it's been particularly good as of late. Oh, and that Blondie is still a fox for a woman who should be over 100 by now.

Overboard: Terrible art, but nonetheless somehow charming strip about Pirates.

Herman: Greatest comic of all time. That's all there needs to be said.

*Phew*...this went longer than I thought it would! Anyways, I'm sure I've missed something, but I hit most of the major bases. So folks, now that you know what I read, what do you read (aside from this fine strip of course)?

Oh and I'll probably be adding a new writing section to the site fairly soon...I'll collect together links to various freelance pieces I've done around the Internet in one place and probably add some original stuff as well. Hopefully the Zoology site can become a central place to find all my various projects in the future.

Check Out Some More Non-Zoology Comedic Stylings Written by Yours Truly

I put my rapier sharp wit to use and wrote another article for Cracked that went up today. As before, it's more of a PG-13 than the usual G/PG goings-on around here, so beware (heh, I'm lookin' at you Shine!).

http://www.cracked.com/article_15669_10-most-insane-medical-practices-in-history.html

Here's my first article again if you missed it...

http://www.cracked.com/article_15628_5-creepiest-urban-legends-that-happen-be-true.html

If you have a Digg account then give 'em a Digg...I'd appreciate it!

Also I'm still looking for you reader's imput on possibility of Zoology merchanise! Leave a comment on that here...

http://zoologycomic.blogspot.com/2007/11/seeking-you-fine-readers-imput.html

*Phew*, that's a lot of linking. I think I have to go lay down.

Check Out Some Non-Zoology Comedic Stylings Written by Yours Truly

Just can't get enough comedic goodness from me? Well I recently wrote a Halloweeny article for Cracked.com...you can find it right Here.

I don't think many actual kids read this comic, but just incase...watch out! The article's at more of a PG-13 level as opposed to the G/PG level I keep things around here. I'm sure most of you will survive just fine though.

Do you Digg? Well then Digg my article right Here.

So far the article's getting a lot of good feedback. What do my loyal Zoology fans think? Leave me a comment and tell me!