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The Weird World of Jack Staff #1, by Paul Grist (Image)

So how many relaunches is this for Jack Staff now?

That alternative universe then, could it be that it’s the world according to Evil Locke? So far most of the flash-sideways have been cheery affairs but…

1. The Island has been destroyed and everyone (with the exception of Ben, Ethan, Dogen, etc…) was annihilated in nuclear fire. Sounds like the sort of thing Evil Locke is working towards

2. Evil Locke claims that he always does what he says he will do. Recently Evil Locke has been making lots of promises to the Losties. Interestingly the alternative universe seems to be a place in which people get what they want (even Sayid to some extent).

3. It would be a good fun dramatic reversal to have a world (the alt world) which seems slightly more soft and cuddly turn out to be the nightmare scenario

4. I like the idea that Evil Locke’s plan has in some way already reached fruition, and that everything we’ve seen has been it’s wheels spinning in motion

The thing which really appeals to me though, the backbone of these noodlings, is the gulf between Jacob’s modus-operandii and Evil Locke’s. With Jacob it’s all mystery and faith and choice, with Evil Locke it’s all answers and visibility and certainty (“I always do what I say…”) and not having to make choices: Do this or die, do this and get exactly what you want, follow me and don’t think.

Anyway, just another bunch of Lost thoughts.

A weekly strip by Fraser Geesin

The book Dream Date by Tim Leopard and Fraser Geesin is available from Running Water Press or from Amazon.

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Cartoon County is a Sussex based organization run by David Lloyd and Corinne Pearlman where comic book types can show their work and share information. The monthly meetings at The Cricketers pub in Brighton are a great source of inspiration and alcohol for all involved.  Last January’s meeting was graced by the presence of Karen Rubins.  Karen is nice and special as she recently completed a residency at the prestigious Victoria and Albert Museum.
She was kind enough to talk about the experience and answer questions from CC’s more gobby members like myself, David Lloyd, Dez Skinn, Corinne Pearlman and Tim Pilcher. Why not listen as she talks secret tunnels, samurai swords, hidden comic collections, tarot cards and filling in forms!!!!!

Click to download Karen Rubins interview
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A weekly strip by Fraser Geesin, now in protomove-o-vision!

The first of hopefully several.  This prototype Amusing Brothers animation lacks a proper opening sequence and credits but I thought I’d share this with you anyway you cheeky sausages.  This was animated by Ed Nottingham and voiced by Gary Lactus (Steven) and Amy Poodle (Andrew).

The book Dream Date by Tim Leopard and Fraser Geesin is available from Running Water Press or from Amazon.

Here and in the comments, we got the shit ain’t no-one else got. Read on!

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