Cricket 7- Freezer space

Hi folks! Managed to get this one out on-time, ha-ha!

Anyway, in this week's comic, Cricket is reminded that everything has its time and place, which includes keeping specimens separate from food.

I'm sure you notice some changes in the comic's style. I'm experimenting with layers do create backgrounds and depth for the comic and trying to work a bit with different perspectives (profile, slightly-turned face, etc) for the characters. I also updated Rose's appearance, which I feel is a considerable improvement. You'll be seeing an updated Cricket soon enough. Until next week!

-Scott

What a surprise!

   Quick post here. Thought I'd share a little surprise I received while browsing on-line. I was looking for images on Google Image Search under the heading: "Purdue Entomology." The 74th image (yes, I counted), was of a yet-unposted comic from "Cricket!" that was on the departmental website about a month back. If you want a sneak-preview, go check it out.

--Scott

P.S. Also, I would like to welcome recent viewers from Australia, Columbia, and Ecuador. With these recent additions to the audience, "Cricket!" has officially been viewed on 4/7 continents!

Cricket 6- For the Birds

  A day late, but don't let that stop you from enjoying another edition of "Cricket!" In this installment, Cricket is reminded that entomologists aren't the only ones that feel passionate for their subject area.

  The events of this comic are based on a real-life incident that I experienced back in college. I used a little artistic license to amp up the humor, but I kidded you not, the interruption really WAS over a yellow-bellied sapsucker.

Enjoy!

Cricket 5- Floor Meeting

Hey, gang! We're back! Sorry for the delay, but I've been preparing for a job interview the past week, so not much time to work on the comic.

Speaking as a former RA, I thought floor meetings were a good opportunity to meet your neighbors, but I know others feel like it's a drag. At least most don't get on the RA's bad side on the first day.

Tread carefully, Cricket!

Cricket 4- The Entomological Thought Process

Hi, everyone! Thanks for stopping by and helping Cricket start off the new year! I had a good break and I hope you all did, as well. And while the seasons are changing, Cricket! will continue as long as I have time. I'm currently working on my thesis, but I've got enough comics saved up that they will hopefully cover this busy period of my life. But I'll let you know if the comic needs to go on a temporary hiatus.

Now, about the comic itself: I'm experimenting with a new format with how I arrange the comic. I'm making it more vertical to hopefully make better use of the space. As for the comic's content, Cricket's reaction is one I've personally felt and I think it is one of those odd quirks people in entomology have. We love insects and appreciate their weird beauty... but most have no qualms about killing what we love for the simple enjoyment of adding another body to the collection. Gets kinda creepy when you think about it that way, doesn't it?