Wanderers of the Mushroom Kingdom - A Mario fancomic

BeethroBudkin07 · 01-27-2011, 09:09 PM

Step right up, ladies and gents! This here is a web comic I decided to start after being inspired by my first read of Order of the Stick I did a few weeks back. Wanderers of the Mushroom Kingdom is a comic that takes place in the Mario universe and follows the adventures of 6 characters as they wander around the land for reasons not known to us. They will face all kinds of odds and even face some familiar faces from the Mario universe!

This comic is a project that I am doing in my spare time, and therefore will not be the main priority in the list of things I do in everyday life. I expect updates to be made at least once a month, although I might make more if I make significant progress on it, or less if I get cancer, or worse, lose motivation! Not to mention updates with more than 1 page at a time are possible, but don't expect those too often.

And now... the pages!

Latest update:

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Not so latest updates:

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If any of the pages do not work, you may visit my deviantArt page where I've got all the pages of my comic, as well as a few extras! Alternatively, try my ComicFury hosted site: http://wotmk.thecomicseries.com/.

Now folks, remember! My motivation runs on attention... so to see more of this comic, you'll need to comment! It will only take up a few seconds of your time, and it will help me greatly. Commensalism rules!

Please let me know your thoughts, avid readers! The non avid ones can comment as well. :P

Akrim.elf · 01-28-2011, 01:55 PM

personally I liked drawing is cute and funny story ...

super dark33 · 01-28-2011, 04:01 PM

So a group of mobs Venturing through the wild? sounds interesting

Cizak · 01-28-2011, 07:15 PM

Looks cool, but...

WHY IS THERE A FLYING SQUID!?

BeethroBudkin07 · 01-28-2011, 09:46 PM

That would be a reference to Super Mario Bros - The Lost Levels where Bloopers (the squids) are spotted flying in the airs. As to how they do that... well, it's the Mario universe, nothing really needs to make sense! :P

superdark: Yes, that seems to be the gist of it. However they won't be only going in the wild!

Comet · 01-29-2011, 05:41 AM

The character dynamics were surprisingly great. It's a big cast right from the beginning, but they all feel like they have distinct personalities. Some moreso than others, at this point, but I'm sure you'll get around to spotlighting everyone in due time.

Will read more, fo' sure.

BeethroBudkin07 · 01-30-2011, 11:13 PM

Really? Thanks! Hope you'll like the character dynamics in the pages to come! :)

Anyhow, here's the main point of this post: Page 4!

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/7513/page4p.png

BeethroBudkin07 · 02-05-2011, 09:22 PM

Thanks for the comments, folks! :P

Page 5:
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/3294/page5a.png

Please give me your thoughts. Also, I'd like to know if the last panel is too dark for you guys. Thanks in advance! :D

M@XWeru · 02-06-2011, 06:58 AM

It wasn't too dark for me.

It's a nice comic based on a pretty sweet concept. I hope you'll excuse me, though, for saying that the art looks pretty lazy. It seems to me that Inkscape would be pretty much ideal for the simple shapes that make up Super Mario characters, and I think that with just a little more effort you could improve the art considerably.

BeethroBudkin07 · 02-06-2011, 12:15 PM

Thanks for being honest. The thing is that I actually AM using Inkscape. :P However, I will try to make some improvements on the design when I get around to it (which hopefully shouldn't be too long from now).

EDIT: What exactly is it that you found 'lazy' about the artstyle?

Ninjaman · 02-06-2011, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M@XWeru

It wasn't too dark for me.

It's a nice comic based on a pretty sweet concept. I hope you'll excuse me, though, for saying that the art looks pretty lazy. It seems to me that Inkscape would be pretty much ideal for the simple shapes that make up Super Mario characters, and I think that with just a little more effort you could improve the art considerably.

I agree, on everything.

BeethroBudkin07 · 02-13-2011, 10:11 PM

Page 6, everyone!

http://img813.imageshack.us/f/page6.png/

Comments are very appreciated. It only takes a second of your time, and you're helping both the creator AND his self-esteem!

M@XWeru · 02-14-2011, 01:11 AM

Well, what I'm saying is, it shouldn't be too hard to mimic the shapes of your typical Mario enemies pretty much perfectly. There doesn't seem to be any particular reason for your characters' shapes to be skewed as they are.

You can do whatever you like, of course, but you did ask. :P

BeethroBudkin07 · 02-14-2011, 09:35 AM

Oh, that! That seems relatively easy to fix. I'll try to have that fixed as soon as possible! Thanks for pointing it out.

BeethroBudkin07 · 02-27-2011, 11:45 AM

Haha... now, there's no reason to be shy! Just because there haven't been any updates in a bit, doesn't mean you cannot post your comments on the pages at all!

I apologize for the delay. And to make up for it... double update!

Page 7: http://img46.imageshack.us/i/page7g.png/
Page 8: http://img830.imageshack.us/i/page8m.png/

The next page should have improved character drawings.

You know the drill! Comment with your general thoughts on this. Again, no need to be shy! You can always make a small post saying how much you like this comic, or you can give constructive criticism if you wish. Just comment!

Ninjaman · 02-27-2011, 01:34 PM

Last panel is bright. It could also use some better light effect

BeethroBudkin07 · 02-27-2011, 02:07 PM

Yeah, I was thinking about attempting some sort of gradient light, but I decided to scrap the idea.

I'll probably include one in the next page, although at this moment, I'm not too sure about that.

Comet · 02-27-2011, 02:08 PM

I think the last panel works excellently. The black background informs us that it is still dark and there's no need for complicated shadow effects. Sure, you could put them in if you really feel like working extra, but the panel works just as well without.

All in all, I'm still not seeing anything wrong with this comic. Keep making more, please

BeethroBudkin07 · 05-01-2011, 12:22 PM

WHOA... that's way too long a break for me to consider acceptable. I've had Pages 9 and 10 ready for a while, but I was too busy to upload them. But here they are now, in their folder stink glory!

Page 11 may not be out for a considerable while, either. Mainly because it will require new backgrounds and new character designs.

Page 9: Once Upon a Time...

Page 10: Plot Twists and Turns

super dark33 · 05-01-2011, 01:47 PM

poor Gyro...

Ninjaman · 05-01-2011, 01:53 PM

Yay art upgrade, i will look forward to that.

BeethroBudkin07 · 05-01-2011, 03:37 PM

Actually, I meant designs for new characters. Sorry for getting your hopes up..

EDIT: Although that doesn't mean I can't try!

BeethroBudkin07 · 05-07-2011, 11:44 AM

Update bump!

Page 11 - Rise and Shine, Mr. Gyro

I guess this page didn't take as much time as I thought I would! I think the next one will be a little more troublesome, though, because of yet another character that will appear!

Can you guess which character it will be? I will provide you with two hints to help you:

Hint 1: It comes from the same Mario game as the character introduced in this page.
Hint 2: The character is a boss, and is fought twice in that game.

Happy scavenging! Put any guesses in here, and I'll announce the winner when the next page releases!

Akrim.elf · 05-07-2011, 12:43 PM

okey, im not realy great in scavening...

i found K-9 in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars and this boss is Belome or Croco (two boss for double boss fight)
but i think, i find wrong Mario Game...

hm... maybe Belome with his - Im hungry...

M@XWeru · 05-07-2011, 12:55 PM

Okay, who's the idiot that installed Windows on the cyborg rats? >_>

Ninjaman · 05-08-2011, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M@XWeru

Okay, who's the idiot that installed Windows on the cyborg rats? >_>

*Looks around*
*steps away*
*looks down*
Not me...

BeethroBudkin07 · 06-04-2011, 01:21 PM

I don't think I should've even asked you guys to guess who the character would be. Kinda ruins the suspense.

Still, I promised the announcement of the winner, which is Akrim.elf! Congratulations on solving this pretty easy riddle!

Nonetheless, Page 12:
[ ] Page 12 - Hungry Hungry Monster

I apologize for the wait. Hopefully with summer around the corner, I'll find some time for this old comic.

Doorhandle · 06-14-2011, 05:30 AM

Ooooo... is it going to have more S.M RPG references?

...I hope geno is the endboss.

BeethroBudkin07 · 06-21-2011, 04:14 PM

It may have more SMRPG references, although I'll use references from other obscure Mario games.

As for the comic's status... I'm afraid to say that my computer had to be wiped, which means that the big file with all the character parts to copy and paste are indeed gone. I'll probably get back to the comic at some point, but until I figure out something, I'll have to set up yet another hiatus. Sorry folks.
Nevermind, I've got that bit under control. Nothing to see here, folks!

Akrim.elf · 06-26-2011, 10:18 AM

and where mi price?
no cake?
only goomba stew?
maybe...
i love mushroom!
give me!
(only little joke)