Friday, November 6, 2015

Darn Artists and November...


Greetings readers!

     Optiluiz here once more with the finest of ECB comics for your viewing pleasure! It's great to be back on a regular schedule and I hope you guys enjoy it too. Just so you know, the bag of dicks was strictly for research purposes, I swear on the Necronomicon.
     As we approach the end of the year, a series of new and exciting challenges present themselves to us. I plan to spend Brazilian Summer Vacation (patented) watching many movies and having loads of fun with Metal Gear Solid V and Bloodborne. And, contrary to the comic, I'll be paying for those with actual hard-earned cash!
     I'm also planning to make an appearance at the São Paulo Comic-Con Experience, where I might meet fellow Epic Clubbers (I doubt it) and buy expensive licensed products. I might even get a chance to meet David Tennant, though if that does occur you can expect fewer posts on the blog as I'll be dead and happy.
     I believe this is all for now, I still have to deal with a few things before I can get the weekend in order, but I hope you all liked the comic. We'll be back next week with something new, and I hope you all have a smashing good time. Now here's some random video:

Chainsaw Cheers,

-Optiluiz out...

PS: The entire Killer Bean franchise was written, directed and produced by one man and five home computers. A true legend in the eyes of those who live on the internet.

Friday, October 30, 2015

Spookiest Night of the Year!



EXERPT FROM THE JOURNAL OF DR. OPTILUIZ COOLENSTEIN...

Greetings, Dear Reader,

     Dr. Optiluiz here to wish you the happiest of Halloweens, everyone's favourite holiday! What, you prefer Christmas? HEATHEN! Oh, I'm just kidding, of course. I promised that the blog would be back soon, and here we are with an extra spooky post just in time for your spooky shenanigans, we hope you like it!
     Regarding the comic, I think most people overlook the fact that Pac-Man was the first-ever survival-horror game. What, you don't believe me? It's basically Slender with ghosts and drugs instead of pages. There's a video somewhere on youtube that explains this better than myself, but I'm too lazy to look for it.
     I've never mentioned it before on the blog, but I believe there's a curse that shows up on every October 31st and affects yours truly. The curse has been going on for about six years, and involves me making awesome plans for All Hallow's Eve. Plans that eventually self-combust and leave me with nothing to do on my favourite day of the year. That's why I like to consider the entirety of October as Halloween-Month, making sure that the curse doesn't suck out all the fun.
     As a part of my Spooky October, I've been watching some Halloween classics that I heartily recommend. Today, in fact, I saw the original Fright Night for the first time and the theme song has yet to leave my mind. I fear that it shall never be far from my thoughts. On the other hand, I live-tweeted Jason Goes to Hell: the Final Friday last night, which was a sack of shit that burned away a few years from my life. I hope your Halloween marathons are more successful, dear readers.
     Also, as you probably can already tell, I've been reading Bram Stoker's Dracula, which is honestly much better than all the adaptations. I'm also preparing a post defending found-footage films by comparison to epistolary novels, but that will have to wait.
     I believe that this is all for now, but we'll surely meet again soon. Be it during the full moon or the dark hours of the morning, our paths shall cross again. Do you hear that? The children of the night... What beautiful music they make!

As always, thank you for reading, and enjoy your Halloween!

- Doctor Optiluiz

PS: Why don't you enjoy this most entertaining music video?

   

Saturday, October 24, 2015

Pets and Holy Cow, Batman, It's Almost Halloween!


Greetings, Epic Clubbers!

     Optiluiz here again after an astoundingly prolonged absence (I've said that so many times that it now sounds like a cliché). I know you're probably thinking "Why is the artwork different this time?" and "Snake, what took you so long?" but we'll get to those matters soon enough. For now, I hope you enjoyed the comic :D.
      Since I've last posted on our honorable blog, life has gotten pretty hectic. I'm actually juggling college with life as a freelance translator and a reviewer for Bloody Disgusting! It's worth it, however, because money is the source of all happiness and I'm finally doing something I'm proud of.
     All of this has caused the blog to fall behind in my priorities, however, and Max has also had a period of "I'm not willing to draw this horrible comic". I can't blame him, however, since I know I'm not the best humorist in the world. In any case, my lovely girlfriend, Ana, has stepped in to draw comics for us! We'll be featuring more of her work soon and I hope you like it.
     I've been trying hard to keep the spirit of Halloween alive this month, but life hasn't made it easy. I'm not giving up, however, and I imagine that this following week will be filled with slasher movies and themed snacks to keep me entertained. I've also been playing Until Dawn (amazing game!) and reading Salem's Lot.
     I think this is all for now, but I hope you've enjoyed this rather delayed post. We'll be posting again shortly, and I hope our readers will still be here when we return. I leave you now with a spooky music video, to set the mood.
Thank you all so much for reading,

-Optiluiz out...

PS: I've had a life-long dream of flooding my basement and turning it into a swamp for 20 crocodiles.

PPS: Max says it's a fetish, he's wrong.

Saturday, July 25, 2015

Spiders and Hiatus


Greetings, dear readers!

     Optiluiz here once more after a prolonged absence, ready to explain. The ECB isn't quite dead, though you'll have to deal with some less than stellar artwork for a while, made by yours truly (common, it's not that bad). In any case, I hope you've enjoyed the comic, and let's get down to business.
     For the past few months, Max and I have refrained from posting for a variety of personal reasons. We figured we just needed a break, and since those were some hard times, we went ahead and just stopped working for a while. The blog was never abandoned, though, it was just given a much-needed rest. Alas, such things are not without cost, and I'm sorry to announce that Max won't be returning to draw for us, at least not for a while. He might still show up every once in a while, however.
     Since our last post here, I've travelled a bit, began reading The Dark Tower, resolved some personal issues and even got another short story published. I've also seen a shitload of movies, which is always good. I'm a bit disappointed that I still haven't got around to fixing up my review-blog, but I'll get to that soon enough.
      I guess that what matters now, is that the blog is back, and though I can't promise a weekly posting schedule, I'll try my best. Writing, drawing, scanning and editing on my own is a laborious process, and one I'm not sure is worth doing considering the small amount of people that will end up seeing the work. I'm not ready to give up, however, so here we are.
     On a final note, the published story I mentioned above can be found HERE. It's called In Vivo, and concerns UFOs and the like, I hope you enjoy the read. My first published story is also available now on Bete Noire HERE, and if you'd like to support me you could buy a copy of the magazine, that would be great! I guess this is it for now, so I'll leave you with some random video like I always do. Thanks for reading, hope you have a great week!

     Chainsaw cheers,

     -Optiluiz out...

PS: During this hiatus I became a really big fan of AVGN, especially his movie-related stuff!

PPS: It feels good to be back.

Friday, May 22, 2015

Superheroes


Greetings, readers!

     Optiluiz here once more with a much belated post! I'm so sorry that we took so long, but as I've said many times before, life does get in the way of blogging. However, I'm proud to say that the ECB is back on track, and with some great news!
     Since my last post, I've decided that becoming a translator is the best option at the moment in my life, watched the best action movie of the last ten years (Mad Max: Fury Road), and have finally made a new blog! Some of you may have noticed that our old reviews are gone from the ECB, but that's because they've been moved to Optiluiz Reviews the World! I'm still transferring all the old posts there, but once that's done I hope you enjoy the new content.
     Regarding the comic, I've always been fascinated by Superheroes and vigilantes, and have even made up some of my own. However, in real life this kind of thing isn't as fun as it seems to be. I guess this is the time to tell a heavily-abridged version of a real story that happened to me and Max.
     In 2010, there was a series of thefts happening around my neighborhood (not that it's gotten any better), and I was furious. After three attempts, some guys had finally stolen my cellphone, so I called Max and decided to meet him to plan something. As you probably know if you've followed the blog for a while, I wasn't exactly the most mentally balanced person in the world during my teenage years, and that's why Max and I decided that the best course of action would be to arm ourselves with kitchen appliances, stuff them in a backpack and ride my bike around the block until we found the bastard.
     We had light bulbs, kitchen knives, scissors and a wrench, thinking that we could face anyone we found out there. Luckily (or not), it didn't take us long to find the thief, who was calmly riding his bike as well. Max was sitting on the bike behind me, carrying the backpack with weapons, and we decided to confront our foe. As we approached, the thief noticed something was wrong, and tried to engage in small-talk, obviously reaching for something in his pocket. I was scared as hell, but ready to do what had to be done. Then, I looked behind me to get the weapons with Max, but he was already gone, having sprinted in the other direction with my backpack. I looked back at the robber, smiled, and pedalled as fast as I could, following Max.
     We regrouped at a local pet shop and laughed nervously at what had transpired, commenting on how stupid our idea was.We eventually headed our separate ways, and to this day I wonder what could have happened if Max hadn't ran with our defenses. I can't blame him, though, I'm not sure that I wouldn't have done the same thing. Maybe it's best not to know.
     I don't think we learned much that day, but it's one of those funny teenage stories that you look back on and say "What the hell was I thinking?" I know it's not the best story we've shared on the blog, but I've been promising a well-written account of that adventure for a while now. I hope you enjoyed it.
     I think that's all for today, as I still have to update the Brazilian blog and do the usual marketing. However, I'll leave you with some Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes from Mad Max: Fury Road. Thank you for visiting!
Chainsaw cheers,

-Optiluiz out...

PS: You owe it to yourself to watch Mad Max in theaters, like right now. A review of it will be coming shortly.

PPS: I also managed to watch the original Road Warrior (Mad Max 2) in theaters as well!

PPPS: Did you guys notice that Max has a new awesome pen?

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Criticism!


Greetings, earthlings!

     Optiluiz here once more with a delayed comic! I'm terribly sorry about our absence last Friday, but things got a bit hectic, though we're fine now. In any case, this is our first comic with my chainsaw in god knows how long, and I've missed the old girl. We hope to find more uses for her in future comics.
     In real life I like to believe that I'm good at receiving criticism, but then again I also think that I'm the greatest dude on earth, so my opinion may be a wee bit biased. Go figure.
     Speaking of criticism, however, we have a new announcement on Friday, and I think you're all gonna like it. Meanwhile, you might notice some of our old reviews disappearing from the blog. Do not fret, all will be explained soon enough.
     I guess that's all for now. I still have to update the Brazilian version of the blog and get me some more orange juice. I hope you all have a great week, and don't forget to check back on Friday! We'll actually have a new comic this time, I swear!

Chainsaw cheers,

-Optiluiz out...

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Thievery


Greetings, readers!

     Optiluiz here once more with a new comic remake, typing at the speed of sound. You see, ladies and gentelmen, I must finish this post as quickly as possible for reasons I'm unable to specify here. In any case, the above comic is another one of my favourites, and I think it looks a lot better with the new art.
     In other news, I've got a few literary presents heading my way thanks to my writing "career" and my generous girlfriend! As you all know, being a paranormal nut, I just couldn't resist getting the X Files Book of the Unexplained and Communion: A True Story from online used book retailers. I love waiting for things in the mail, don't you?
     In case you haven't heard, I've been updating our new Tumblr regularily, and you should pay us a visit! If you can't get enough of the ECB in your social media, don't forget to visit the About Us page for more links.
     I guess that's all for now, and I'm surprised at how fast I typed this out. I hope there aren't a lot of mistakes, but this will have to do for now. I hope you all have a nice week, and remember to check back on Friday for more comics.

Chainsaw cheers,

-Optiluiz out...

PS: I just found out that one of my favourite mockumentaries (Behind the Mask: the Rise of Leslie Vernon) is getting a sequel, isn't that awesome?

PPS: I have a lot of real stories about robbers, I think I'll share them with you guys next time.

Friday, April 24, 2015

Paranoia


Greetings, readers!

     Optiluiz here once more with a new comic! I've always been scared of the whole "Truman-Show" scenario of your entire life being nothing but a spectacle for the benefit of others, but at least I can poke fun at it with our comics. I just hope they're not entirely self-aware.
     Well, we've been busy beavers here at the ECB with social media marketing and such. Sure, sometimes real life does get the best of us, but we do what we can to keep you guys updated. In fact, I've even started a Tumblr, and will leave a link to it below.
     Outside the blog, life seems to have gotten more complicated. Maybe it's just the sudden realization of adulthood or maybe things are truly getting harder, but I'm trying to not forget how important this blog is, personally. I think Max agrees on that.
     I still have to make dinner, so I'll let you guys off early. Again. Before I go, however, I'll leave you with our usual social media links, so you'll always know how and when to contact us! Our new Tumblr is Here, our Facebook Page is Here and our Twitter is Here. I hope you all have a great weekend, and keep on rocking in the free world. I'll leave you with one of my favourite classic Youtube videos.
Chainsaw cheers,

-Optiluiz out...

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

The Machine of Tomorrow


Greetings, readers!

     Optiluiz here once more with an apology for the late post! A blogger's life can get a bit hectic at times, and sometimes that messes with our schedule. In any case, I hope today's comic makes up for our tardiness.
     Today's remake is actually from back when Max had left the ECB (temporarily of course), so we replaced him with the generic George, which shows up from time to time as an extra in our drawings.
     I've been biking a lot in the cold recently, and my body is feeling the consequences. As such, I think it's time for me to lie down for a few years hours. Before I go, however, I'd like to know what you guys think of the shading in our comics! It's something Max and I have argued over before, and I'd like to find out what our readers prefer.
     That's it for now, so I hope you've enjoyed today's post and come back for more on Friday!

Chainsaw cheers,

-Optiluiz out...

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Waiting for UFO's...


Greetings, readers!

     Optiluiz here once more with a new comic! As you all know, I've always been a fanatic for everything paranormal (which does in fact include UFO's), so I don't agree with Max's opinion in this comic. I've actually written a short story about extraterrestrials that will be published in a few month- what's that? A new Star Wars trailer!?
     Everything today has pretty much been overshadowed by Star Wars: Episode VII's new teaser trailer, and I guess it deserves the attention. As a child, I always preferred sci-fi to fantasy, and Star Wars was very near and dear to my heart. Not even the prequels could take that away! Sure, during adolescence I began to admire more genres, but Sci-Fi was my first love. So... Yeah, I'm hyped for the new movie.
     I'd love to stay and write some more, but to be honest I have a lot to do and not enough time to attend to everything, so I must be off! I hope you all have a great weekend, and may the Force be with you! (And if you haven't seen the trailer yet I'll leave it here).

Chainsaw cheers,

-Optiluiz out...

PS: I've seen a UFO before, did I ever tell you guys that? What, you don't believe me???

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

To Hell and Back


Greetings, readers!

     Optiluiz here once more with a Throwback Tuesday comic! This is a remake of my favourite classic-ECB comic, and I think it looks a lot better now.
     I always thought that the existence of "Hell" is a ridiculous thing, as punishing sinners is something that God would do, not Satan. However, there is a long line of things I find ridiculous regarding religion (and there are a ton of comics on that topic as well!).
     In any case, I don't have much time today, as I have to get things ready for class tomorrow. College is a drag, but I guess it's better than High School. Or not.

Chainsaw cheers,

-Optiluiz out...

PS: We should all give Max a round of applause for remaking this comic on such short notice and even bringing it to my house for editing. Thanks, dude.

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Testosterone


Greetings, readers!

     Optiluiz here once more with a very manly post! Like many of our comics, this one is also based on a true story. In our search for higher levels of the manly drug testosterone, Max and I learned to appreciate some of the finer things in life, like rubber tires.
     All jokes aside, this is pretty much the closest I can get to discussing automobiles on the blog. Although most of my family is obsessed with cars, I find myself incapable of perceiving them as anything more than motorized couches on wheels (which, to be honest, still sounds pretty cool).
     In other news, I'm sure you've all noticed that we are now posting twice a week! Yes, this has been a long time coming, but I guess you all deserve it. Our comics are getting better, so why not celebrate by adding more quantity to the quality, right?
     I'm sorry to say this will be yet another short post, as I have been occupying myself with the search for a decent television series. I'm not sure if mass media is getting less interesting or if I'm just too critical to enjoy anything recent. In any case, I'll leave you with something educational and entertaining! Hope you all have a great weekend!
Chainsaw cheers,

-Optiluiz out...

PS: I must admit that I actually love the smell of fresh tires...

PPS: Don't forget to visit out Official Facebook Page and our Official Twitter!

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Friendly Fire!


Greetings, readers!

     Optiluiz here once more with a surprise! Welcome to Throwback Tuesdays, friends! Like I mentioned in my last post, Max and I decided that one post per week wasn't enough, so now here we are. In these posts, we'll be presenting you with remakes of some classic comics from when the ECB was in its infancy.
     Yes, we've come a long way from crudely-drawn doodles on MS Paint. In fact, Max has been trying out some new designs for our characters, which you may have noticed in this comic.
      Well, I guess that's all for today, folks. I've been feeling rather sick and have to go wrap myself in blankets in what my girlfriend calls a burrito of sadness.

Chainsaw cheers,

-Optiluiz out...

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Sole Survivor


Greetings, readers!

     Optiluiz here once more with something uncommon... An early post! I understand that Easter is coming our way, so this will be a busy long-weekend for many people. In light of this, I decided to post on a gentle Thursday.
      I reckon that if I were shipwrecked on an island, my first priority would be to build a fishing rod and to draw ECB sand-advertising with a stick on the beach. Max's would probably be to engineer some elaborate wooden suicide machine with Rube Goldberg mechanisms.
      Well, today I guess we'll skip the doodle segment of the post and talk about some blog news. Some recent events have led Max and I to believe that one post per week isn't enough to satisfy our humor-hungry viewers, so we're planning something new. Check back on us Tuesday and we may have something special for you.
       Considering this is Easter Weekend, I think this is a good place to end the post. I still have to finish Mass Effect 3 and start watching Stargate, and you all probably have family gatherings to get to. I hope you all have a great weekend, with lots of love, chocolate and puking. I'll leave you with a song by Blue Oyster Cult which kinda helped inspire the comic.
Chainsaw cheers,

-Optiluiz out...

PS: BOC will never stop being one of my favourite bands.

PSS: Don't forget to visit our Official Facebook Page and our Official Twitter!

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Emperor Of The World


Greetings, readers!

     Optiluiz here once more to brighten your Friday! As I sit here, sipping tea from my Stormtrooper mug, I imagine that the world would be a much better place with me at the helm. Or maybe not. In any case, I hope that the new Star Wars movies are at least better than the prequels (not that that would be difficult).
     Max and I have been working a lot on the blog, from translations to social media to contemplating adsense, and sometimes it gets a little overbearing. We're actually planning a new posting schedule (twice a week!), and I hope you'll like it when we get everything in order. Anyway, even with all this work, we still find time for friends. The following doodle is proof of that, being a drawing Max made for his cute Chinese friend who I'm apparently prohibited from speaking to.
     Yeah, Pikachu is always nice. In any case, I've been having a lot of free time with my weird class schedule, and I've been enjoying many new films and videogames. From Mass Effect 3 to Tokyo Jungle, I don't think I've ever been as busy with gaming as I am now. Unlike most people, I consider story to be the most important aspect of any medium, being a storyteller myself, and I believe videogames are a viable form of expression and inspiration for our own tales.
     Well, I better stop before the rambling gets out of hand. I still need to continue marketing the blog and to prepare for a weekend with my girlfriend. But before I go, I'd like to ask you to please like our Facebook Page and follow our new Official Twitter! I'll leave you with a music video of sorts, related to a fan-film I'm still quite anxious to see released.
Chainsaw cheers,

Optiluiz out.

PS: Okay, Revenge of the Sith wasn't that bad.

PSS: I just realized the blog says this was posted on a Thursday. I guess Blogspot thinks I'm still in Canada...

PSSS: Don't worry about the ads, we're just testing out capitalism!

Thursday, March 19, 2015

The Final Frontier


Greetings, dear readers!

     Optiluiz here once more with a brand new comic about space! I hope you don't misinterpret today's post and think that I'm against space exploration, because astronomy is actually something I'm quite interested in. The problem isn't that there isn't anything of value in outer space, just that there is a whole lot more of nothing than actual things.
     In any case, as soon as it's possible for civilians to leave orbit, I'm selling my organs on the black market and booking a window-seat. It'll be my first step towards becoming a real-life Commander Shepherd! Even if it's dangerous, and even if there's no chance of coming back to earth, I still think the trip would be worth it. Now here's a doodle:
     Before I comment on the doodle, let's all just agree that Resident Evil 6 isn't a bad enough game to abandon the planet for, it's just not Resident Evil enough. Anyway, one thing that's always bothered me about the series (both movies and games), is how the many viruses manage to mutate some individuals into monsters many times larger than their original bodies. How the hell are they accumulating all that mass? The extra cells have to come from somewhere, folks.
     Anyway, I'm rushing to finish Resident Evil 6 soon so I can tackle Mass Effect 3. I guess I'm just aching for some epic science fiction to warm up for Star Wars at the end of the year. Also, my Urth of the New Sun book arrived in the mail this week, after five months of waiting. I guess that's relevant.
     Well, I guess that's all for today, but I hope you guys enjoyed the post, and don't forget to like our Facebook Page HERE! You'll get some exclusive content and know about updates sooner! Now I'll leave you guys with a new web-series that I found (and loved). I hope you all have a great weekend.
Chainsaw cheers,

-Optiluiz out.

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Dave Grohl & Friday the 13th

Greetings, readers!
 
     Optiluiz here again to talk about blogging! Yes friends, as you may have noticed, we have tweaked the blog and made it a bit more... presentable. Anyway, we hope you like the changes, and our new One-Panel-Comic series!
     Everyone is a fan of Dave Grohl, so we thought about including him here after meeting his doppelganger at the local mall (Mel Gibson was there too... Don't ask.). Now that I think of it, maybe we shouldn't be using his likeness on our blog. Well, as long as a cease and desist order doesn't show up, we'll be fine. It's just parody, right? Right? Well, here's the alternate comic we promised.
     Did you guys like it? I personally think it's funnier than the original one, but maybe that's just me. I actually like making alternate comics, so if it's okay with our loyal readers we might see some more of them around here.
     I just noticed it's a Friday the 13th, and I can't think of anything to relate this post to that. Jason's already in the comic, so I guess that's enough. This weekend Max and I will have a horror gaming marathon, so maybe that's relevant.
     In any case, I guess it's time to go. I've got two blogs to tend to now, so things can get kind of hectic. But before I leave, I want to remind you guys to like our Facebook Page and to comment and share and et cetera. I'll leave you guys with a peculiar video by the creators of Marble Hornets.
Chainsaw cheers,

Optiluiz out.

PS: It took us like 4 hours just to resize the new banner, I never want to redesign a blog again. *Shivers*

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Strikes and Illuminati!

Hello, readers! 

     Optiluiz here once more with another new comic! Max and I put some actual effort into this one, and I hope you'll like it. There actually is a strike going on around here, and we're obviously controlling it to further our New World Order agenda. 

     Ok, I'll stop with the Illuminati jokes before someone murders me. There's also an alternate version of this comic that we'll post next week along with something new. I hope you notice the Easter eggs in the image, of which there are quite a few. Anyway, I think it's time for a Tolkienesque doodle now. 
      Did you like it? I think I would be a great hobbit, already loving food and home more than most people. There's also an Easter egg in this image, so look for it, folks! Mordor was actually one of the least interesting locations in the Lord of the Rings, in my opinion, though it had some of the most interesting scenes. By the way, does anyone remember the Shoggoth Eye of Sauron from the animated Return of the King? Anyone? No? 
     Well, like I mentioned before, I did finally manage to finish the book, and I still feel rather empty for having no more Middle-Earth to dive in to. In any case, it did manage to influence my own writing, and hopefully for the best. But I think I've spoken enough for now, so I'll go back to playing Mass Effect 2 and sleeping! 
     I hope you all have a great weekend, and I'll leave you with one of my favourite things from the animated LOTR adaptations, put into a more serious context.. 

Chainsaw cheers, 


Optiluiz out.


PS: My new story "Seafood" is now published on Saturday Night Reader! Click HERE to read it, folks. It's about Lake Monsters and pirates!

Friday, February 27, 2015

New Stories And Old News!

Greetings, readers!

     Optiluiz here on this fine Friday evening to bring you all some exciting news! But first, let me just say that the above comic is partially based on real events, though I don’t think Satan’s beard is that small. In any case, the story I showed Max is the one I mentioned in our last post, based on that fun little sketch. I’m currently trying to sell it, so perhaps you’ll soon be able to read it as well! Now, onto the news…

     Well, this has been a long time coming, but I think it’s finally time to admit defeat. I’ve always preferred blogging on wordpress due to the overall professionalism and the nice layout, but as of late some things have become clearer. I’m not satisfied with the blog’s design, and I still want to eventually get at least a little bit of ad revenue from our posts. In light of this, we’re moving to blogspot (which some of you may have noticed if you’re reading this on the new site)! However, we won’t be deleting the original blog, so you purists can still have fun! Now, here’s a doodle!
    Didya like it? I hope so! My wonderful Girlfriend has gifted me with the Mass Effect trilogy (and RE6), and though I already played the first one a few months ago, I can finally play the rest of it! I’m a sucker for interactive story-telling, so I’ll be content for a while. I also needed something to distract myself as I’ve finally finished reading Lord of the Rings and I feel an emptiness in my heart that only the One Ring can fill. On my next post I’ll go a bit deeper into this, but for now I think suffice to say that Tolkien is a literary god and it was an amazing experience.

     Now, I’m not sure there’s anything else to say. I guess I should mention the Portuguese version of the blog I’m working on, but I think I’ll leave the details for the next post. I’ll leave you guys with a very creepy (and yet strangely cute) video my girlfriend sent me a few days ago. I hope you all have a great weekend, and don’t forget to visit our About Us page for social media links!
Chainsaw cheers,

Optiluiz out.

PS: I hope you all like the new layout! Leave suggestions in the comments!

Saturday, February 7, 2015

Cryptids and Summer Break

Wow, such foot.

Greetings, readers!

     Optiluiz here on this wonderful February evening, rising from the dead! Actually, it was more like an extended vacation than death. I'm terribly sorry for the absence, but I've been dealing with some personal problems for a while, and I guess I needed some time off. We're back, however, and that's all that matters! Also, stay tuned for an alternate version of the comic below the post!

     Now, since my last post, I've travelled a bit to some far off places (both literally and metaphorically), and I'm ready to get back at it! This summer break has brought a lot of adventures, and plans for the future! If all goes as planned, I'll soon be returning to what I consider my home-country, and as Marty McFly would say, "Whoah, that's heavy, Doc!" In any case, during my travels I continued with my doodling, and here's an example which should soon show up again when I write a story about it!

Such message, wow.


     In other news, after seeing the Battle of the Five Armies in theaters and receiving my full Lord of The Rings novel in the mail (Not to mention downloading all the Skyrim expansions), I'm once again in FULL HIGH FANTASY MODE! I'll probably be like this for a while, so you'd better get used to it. I have a soft spot for fantastical worlds, and I guess it's just that time of year again.

     Regarding the comic, cryptozoology is one of my favourite hobbies and I'm actually surprised more of it doesn't show up in my writing, be it on the blog or otherwise. I'm seeking to correct that, and soon we'll be seeing a lot more Jersey Devils, Chupacabras and Mothmen on here! That reminds me, I've been binge-watching X-Files again and I whole-heartedly recommend it.

     I think that's all for now, folks. I'd better get back to orc/dragon-slaying and preparing for yet another RPG! I hope y'all forgive me for the late post, but I'll try to make it up to you with an alternate comic and an interesting video about LARPing below. For now, I wish you all a great week/weekend, and may the hair on your toes never fall out!


Chainsaw cheers,

Optiluiz out. (Check the alternate comic below!)

Many versions, wow.

PS: Regarding the alternate comic, torrent website ads just aren't what they used to be.

PPS: Not that I torrent or illegally download anything... right?