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BLOTTING PAPER The Comic: Production Report No.28

Art, Blotting Paper, Cats in Comics, Comics, Japanning February 27, 2018

I am beginning to feel that I am nearing the final post documenting the production of my graphic novel/artist book/comic…Blotting Paper: The Recollected Graphical Impressions Of Doctor Comics…as I tie the ends of the storyline together and head towards the conclusion. Initially I thought that this would be a sequel with a different title…but after having second thoughts I decided to make it the final chapter of the graphic novel…with the same title…Blotting Paper: The Recollected Graphical Impressions Of Doctor Comics. Owing to the absence of the Doctor Comics character in this new chapter, it contains less of his anecdotes…and fewer human characters as it drifts more in the direction of the funny animal comics genre. This seems to be a good move.

_{The work book with the working title-©2017 Dr. Michael Hill (a.k.a. Doctor Comics).}

The chapter begins in Berlin…where Cohl, having heard no word from his friend Busch for almost two years…decides to follow him to Tokyo and try to find him. Cohl has been very comfortable in the German city…and somewhat reluctant to leave but his curiosity and friendship ultimately awakened him from his cultural slumber.

_{Curiosity stirs the sleeping cat-©2017 Dr. Michael Hill (a.k.a. Doctor Comics).}

In addition to the restaurant supplies district some scenes take place in Kanda, the bookshop area of Tokyo. Cohl initially explores the manga shops…then extends his search to sources of traditional woodblock printed books as well as books about yokai spirits.

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Near the end of the Blotting Paper graphic novel (page 286 above and page 287 below of 300 pages), Cohl is ultimately content to remain in Berlin despite his attempts to find his friend Busch who had left Germany for Japan with his new friend Barks.

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Owing to the absence of the Doctor Comics character in this new chapter…it contains hardly any of his anecdotes…and even fewer human characters as it drifts more in the direction of the funny animal comics genre. The principal character, Cohl the cat from the Blotting Paper graphic novel,…has some adventures in the Asakusa area of Tokyo…to which he has travelled in search of his missing friend and flatmate, the other cat and feline friend, Busch.

_{In the Asakusa area of Tokyo Cohl searches for Busch. (page from the Blotting Paper graphic novel)}
_{©2017 Dr. Michael Hill (a.k.a. Doctor Comics).}

_{Doctor Comics researching the bookshop area of Tokyo during an earlier visit.}
_{(Photo by Louise Graber.)}

In addition to the restaurant supplies district some scenes take place in Kanda, the bookshop area of Tokyo. Cohl initially explored the manga shops…then extended his search to sources of traditional woodblock printing books…as well as books about yokai and the spirit world…as Doctor Comics had done. All good! I shall now start heading toward the conclusion of my graphic novel.

BLOTTING PAPER The Comic: Production Report No.26

Art, Blotting Paper, Cats in Comics, Comics, Germania, Japanning February 28, 2016

I have completed production and commenced publication of the fifth issue of my artist book/comic…BLOTTING PAPER: The Recollected Graphic Impressions Of Doctor Comics. The pages are being printed, collated, trimmed, bound and covered. Copies will soon be mailed to readers. Each copy will have an original postcard size print on the cover.

Original print on cover of new issue-© 2013 Michael Hill — _{Example of original print on cover of new issue-©2013}
_{Dr. Michael Hill (a.k.a. Doctor Comics)}

It has now been four years since publication of the first issue. That was launched at Hondarake-Full of Books in Sydney in February 2012 (see earlier post about the launch). A further four issues have been produced and published. I am now considering collecting these issues into graphic novel form. This will allow me the opportunity to make revisions to the story and artwork. The five issues have generated 200 pages of material. This may be altered following editing and development of the existing material. There also remains the possibility of a further new chapter! We’ll see about that!

Woodblock ink print and painting-© 2014 Michael Hill — _{Woodblock ink print of sea-©2014 Dr. Michael Hill} _{(a.k.a. Doctor Comics)}

Location photograph, Germany-© 2014 Michael Hill — _{Photograph of road design in Germany-©2014 Dr. Michael Hill} _{(a.k.a. Doctor Comics)}

Rough scan of artwork, Germany-© 2016 Michael Hill — _{Rough scan of artwork collage-©2016 Dr. Michael Hill} _{(a.k.a. Doctor Comics)}

Rough scan of artwork, woodblock prints, handwriting, cartooning Tokyo-© 2016 Michael Hill — _{Rough scan of artwork compilation from woodblock prints, handwriting and cartooning-©2016 Dr. Michael Hill (a.k.a. Doctor Comics).}

Rough scan of artwork, illustration, sketching, cartooning, Tokyo-© 2016 Michael Hill — _{Rough scan of artwork, illustration, sketching, cartooning-©2016 Dr. Michael Hill (a.k.a. Doctor Comics)}

Rough scan of artwork, Photography, character design, Tokyo-© 2016 Michael Hill — _{Rough scan of artwork compilation from photography, drawing, handwriting and character design-©2016 Dr. Michael Hill} _{(a.k.a. Doctor Comics)}

Rough scan of artwork of a cat scanning artwork, Germany-© 2015 Michael Hill — _{Rough scan of artwork compilation from inking, drawing and printmaking-©2015 Dr. Michael Hill} _{(a.k.a. Doctor Comics)}

_{For details of the production of all five issues and a visual history of the project read previous reports.}

BLOTTING PAPER The Comic: Production Report No.25

Art, Blotting Paper, Cats in Comics, Comics, Germania, Japanning October 3, 2015

This is the next report documenting production of my artist book/comic…and ultimately graphic novel…Blotting Paper: The Recollected Graphical Impressions Of Doctor Comics. Creation and production of the forthcoming issue 2 Tickets to Tokyo Bay has begun. It deals with the continued adventures of the cats Busch and Cohl and their canine acquaintance Barks. Set mostly in Japan it also has some scenes in Germany. It follows these characters in funny animal cartoon style. It also includes further recollections from the archives of my alias, Doctor Comics. These refer to his visits to Japan and research of manga, his favorite form of comics.

Dirty laundry hung out to dry, ink painting-© 2015 Michael Hill — _{Dirty laundry hung out to dry, ink painting-©2015 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics.}

A seasick cat at sea, ink sketch-© 2015 Michael Hill — _{A seasick cat all at sea, ink sketch-©2015 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics.}

The characters Barks and Busch travel from Germany to Japan by sea, arriving in Tokyo Bay. Their passage by sea is cheaper than flight buts not without some difficulty and discomfort in cramped quarters below deck.

Choreographing a cosplay routine, pencil sketch-© 2014 Michael Hill — _{Choreographing a cosplay routine, pencil sketch-©2014 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics.}

Cosplay costume design, ink and pencil sketch-© 2013 Michael Hill — _{Cosplay costume design, ink and pencil sketch-©2013 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics.}

Disembarkation in Tokyo leads to some fun and frolicking and access to a wider range of food. They visit a manga fair and then go to Kitchen Town where they eat cake.

A Munchianesque Halloween cake design in Kappabashi, Tokyo, photo-© 2009 Michael Hill — _{A Munchianesque Halloween cake design dramatically displayed in Kappabashi, Tokyo, photo-©2009 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics.}

Barks and Busch are on their way to Tokyo Bay-© 2015 Michael Hill

The view at sea, print-© 2015 Dr.Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics

Printmaking has been employed in the design with techniques including woodblock, linocut, rubber, bakelite and wooden stamps. There is also drawing, collage, calligraphy and handwriting plus more cartooning. The intention is to produce a comic in an artist book type format…and to have it ready for self-publication around the end of this year.

Japan, fish island, collage-© 2015 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics

And home of Otafuku, ink painting-© 2015 Michael Hill

UPDATE: 2 November 2015

This is the third report documenting production of the fifth and concluding chapter of my artist book/comic Blotting Paper: The Recollected Graphical Impressions Of Doctor Comics. Production of the new issue 2 Tickets to Tokyo Bay is continuing with images currently being created along with some previously made works recorded during my travels in Japan and Germany. The script has first been developed in word form and accompanied by some conceptual colour coding. This was followed by a second draft consisting of roughly sketched visuals of the script with coloured pencils and associated descriptive comments or dialogue. There are examples of both of these development stages, below.

Developing a first draft script design-© 2015 Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics

Visual roughing out of the script-© 2015 Michael Hill

One scene in the script is a graphical recollection of my Doctor Comics alias. It reveals the design of one of his logo stamps/seals or chops that was roughed out on a paper napkin in a Sydney restaurant with guidance from a member of the Japanese Consulate. Here is a scan of that design development along with attachments including a photo and a Japanese photo booth print sticker.

Developing a seal design, collage-© 2008 Michael Hill

Another sequence involves Japanese sea monsters.

Seeing strange things at sea, ink and pencil sketch-© 2008 Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics.

Possible print for the cover-© 2009 Michael Hill.

BLOTTING PAPER The Comic: Production Report No.23

Art, Blotting Paper, Cats in Comics, Comics, Germania March 1, 2015

I am beginning this post with a progress report. Issue 4 of my artist book/comic Blotting Paper: The Recollected Graphical Impressions Of Doctor Comics is not yet complete! I still need about another month to finish this issue. I do think that this is the penultimate report though… and further more,…due to its increasing length, I think I shall now start referring to it as a graphic novel.

Chapter title page, handwriting on painted paper collage-© 2015 Michael Hill — _{Chapter title page, handwriting in ink on painted paper collage.}
_{©2015 Dr. Michael Hill (a.k.a. Doctor Comics).}

The cats go to Germany with Doctor Comics’s big stash of comics related books, mementos and research materials. They meet a canine character who kindly assists them in arranging their affairs. Beer is drunk, comics are consumed and a plan devised.

Chapter page, collage of painted paper, woodcut print and ink drawings-© 2015 Michael Hill — _{Chapter page, collage of painted paper, woodcut print and ink drawings.}
_{©2015 Dr. Michael Hill (a.k.a. Doctor Comics).}

The black cat, Cohl, sorts through Doc’s research materials. He reflects on some of his deeds including one that involved Belgian comics. Cohl also begins to emulate Doc’s art practice. This involves making sketches, playing with art materials and doing some drawing and printmaking. The other cat, Busch, who is not black, enjoys German beer, fish and fun. Both cats and their canine companion find enjoyment from the eating of chocolate.

Chapter page detail, inked calligraphy brush on paper-© 2015 Michael Hill — _{Chapter page detail, inked calligraphy brush on paper.}
_{©2015 Dr. Michael Hill} _{(a.k.a. Doctor Comics).}

Chapter page detail, collage of photograph and found graphic packaging-© 2015 Michael Hill — _{Chapter page detail, collage of my photograph of poster and found graphic packaging.}
_{©2015 Dr.Michael Hill (a.k.a. Doctor Comics).}

More developments and an update on progress will be posted on this blog in around a month’s time. After I bring this chapter to completion we move to Japan, the setting for the next chapter.

Promotional chocolate stack, Berlin, photo-© 2014 Michael Hill — _{Promotional chocolate stack, Berlin, photo.}
_{©2014 Dr. Michael Hill (a.k.a. Doctor Comics).}

Sketch of Doctor Comics character, ink on paper-© 2014 Michael Hill — _{Sketch of Doctor Comics character, ink on paper.}
_{©2014 Dr. Michael Hill (a.k.a. Doctor Comics).}

More visual developments and an update on progress will be posted when I near completion. See you in Japan, so to speak…the setting of the next chapter, Michael.

BLOTTING PAPER The Comic: Production Report No.22

Art, Blotting Paper, Cats in Comics, Comics, Germania January 3, 2015

Here is the next report, first one of the year, documenting production progress of my artist book/comic/graphic novel…Blotting Paper: The Recollected Graphical Impressions Of Doctor Comics…Chapter 4- Beer, Chocolate and Comics. The story continues with both cats arriving in Hamburg in a shipping container on a freighter…and ends with them, seemingly accompanied by a newly acquired canine friend on another freighter bound for Tokyo Bay! However did that come about? Well, Japan is the setting for the subsequent chapter…as long as this scenario is not altered in the coming weeks.

The 0909 lines document-ink stamped on paper-© 2015 Michael Hill — _{The 0909 lines sequence document of ink stamped on paper. (©2015 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics).}

I am continuing my graphic experiments with ink and paint on paper that is printed then torn and drawn upon…and sometimes collaged, to create documents, scenes and settings as well as thought and voice balloons for the characters.

Graphic Thought Balloon, ink and paint on paper-© 2014 Michael Hill — _{Graphic thought balloon, ink and paint on paper.}
_{(©2014 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics).}

Graphic Voice balloon, ink and paint on paper-© 2014 Michael Hill — _{Graphic voice balloon, ink and paint on paper.}
_{(©2014 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics).}

Set design, painted paper collage-© 2014 Michael Hill — _{Set design, painted paper collage.}
_{(©2014 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics).}

Ink and watercolour drawing of Hamburg-© 2007 Michael Hill — _{Ink and watercolour drawing on paper of room in a Hamburg hotel.}
_{(©2007 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics).}

The following quick sketches were made on my previous travels in Germany. They were kept in notebooks till it seemed they had some relevance and resonance for this project…and now I am finding ways of working them into this chapter.

Ink and watercolour drawing on paper of design details in Germany-© 2007 Michael Hill — _{Ink and watercolour drawing on paper of design details. (©2007 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics).}

More visual developments and an update on progress will be posted on this blog in three or four weeks time…as I continue to close in on completion of the comic.

UPDATE 20 JANUARY 2015: In response to a query in the comments…(see below)…I have added examples of how I intend using the abstract landscapes as backgrounds…or graphic expressions.

Using abstract landscape as background-© 2014 Michael Hill — _{Using abstract landscape as background.}
_{(©2014 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics).}

Using abstract landscape as thought balloon-© 2014 Michael Hill — _{Using abstract landscape as thought balloon.}
_{(©2014 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a Doctor Comics).}

More visual developments and an update on progress should be posted on this blog around the end of the month…as I near completion of the comic…and, as always, your feedback on my blog is most welcome.

BLOTTING PAPER The Comic: Production Report No.21

Art, Blotting Paper, Cats in Comics, Comics, Germania December 2, 2014

This is the second report documenting the production of the fourth issue of my artist book/comic…Blotting Paper: The Recollected Graphical Impressions Of Doctor Comics. The new chapter Beer, Chocolate and Comics…deals with the feline characters recovering from the demise of their patron…and their subsequent travels in Germany to visit the world of European comics.

Double page handprinted spread from Chapter 3–© 2014 Michael Hill. — _{Double page handprinted spread from my comic Blotting Paper, Chapter 3.}
_{(©2014 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics).}

Continuing the turnaround of events and forward momentum that the above image from Chapter 3 illustrates…my feline leading characters start to get on top of things…taking control of circumstances and their situation and expressing their true character whilst on their travels abroad. Tail wagging. indeed!

Beer label collage character from Blotting Paper comic-© 2014 Michael Hill — _{Beer label collage character design from my Blotting Paper comic-(©2014 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics).}

I have been exploring the notion of a beer label collage project…derived from Belgian and German bottles, and have come up with this character. I expect others will follow. With the European theme and setting I am also considering including some bilingual content, probably English and German…and there is also an option of doing a combined issue #4-5!

Fish woodcut from way back-© 2002 Michael Hill — _{Fish woodcut print from way back-(©1998 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics).}

Fish woodcut with pyschedelic sauce from way back-© 2003 Michael Hill — _{Fish woodcut print covered with pyschedelic sauce from way back.}
_{(©2000 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics).}

The subject of fish and the techniques of woodblock printmaking have returned…and there is some cooking too, of both fish and comics!

The Busch approach to managing a comics collection-now available as a postcard-© 2014 Michael Hill — _{The Busch approach to managing a comics collection-now available as a postcard.}
_{(©2014 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics).}

Linocut, type, roller and ink dish after a print session. (Photo-© 2014 Michael Hill). — _{Linocut, type, roller, calligraphy brush and inkbowl after a postcard and comics art printmaking session. (Photo-©2014 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics).}

In addition to collage there were some abstract ink and paint images that serve as backgrounds, settings…or sometimes mere graphic expressions of a characters’ thoughts.

Abstract print image from Blotting Paper comic-© 2014 Michael Hill — _{Abstract landscape print image from my Blotting Paper comic.}
_{(©2014 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics).}

The art work also features several words and images made with pen and ink…including some quick-sketch location drawings from previous visits to Hamburg and Hanover and more recently to Berlin.

Dip pen with nibs by Gillot and Muller and ink from Lamy. — _{Dip pen with nibs by Gillot and Muller and bottled ink from Lamy.}
_{(Photo-©2014 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics).}

Quick Ink and watercolour drawing of Hannover-© 2007 Michael Hill — ^{Quick ink and watercolour drawing on paper, Hanover.}
^{(©2007 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics).}

On location drawing trips I carry a small leather bag of art tools and sketch books. It carries some smaller leather bags and a tin of colour pencils that fit within the larger bag. (see photo below, taken on the carpet at home, before departure)

Packing my art bag for a location drawing session. (Photo-© 2014 Michael Hill). — ^{Packing my little art bag for a location drawing session…light, compact and easy to carry! (Photo-©2014 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics).}

More visual developments and an update on progress will be posted on this blog in the New Year. As always, I would love to hear any responses to this post…plus any comparable comments about your own experiences of drawing on location.

Cheers for a Happy Comics and Graphic Novel Xmas and New Year…and Seasons Greetings to all comics art fans and followers!…Michael.

BLOTTING PAPER The Comic: Production Report No.20

Art, Blotting Paper, Cats in Comics, Comics, Germania November 3, 2014

This is the first report documenting the production of the fourth issue of my artist book/comic…Blotting Paper: The Recollected Graphical Impressions Of Doctor Comics.…it continues from posts on the first chapter/issue The Ingurgitator,…the second chapter/issue A Blot On His Escutcheon…and the third chapter/issue The Chthonian Turn: The Cats’ Revenge (see links to posts #1-36 below). The new chapter Beer, Chocolate and Comics deals with the cats’ recovery from the demise of their patron, Doctor Comics. It also covers their travels in Europe and their contact with the world of European comics. Printmaking is again involved in the production of this issue…with woodblock, linocut and the use of rubber, bakelite and wooden stamps. There is also drawing, handwriting and some cartooning. The intention is to produce a comic in an artist’s book type format. I hope to have it ready for publication early next year…but we’ll have to see about that…just as we will also have to see if my long term plan of combining these four separate issues…and subsequent issues into a full length graphic novel comes to fruition.

_{Brush tips dipped in ink and at the ready.}
_{(Blotting Paper comic-©2014 Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics)}

Cartooning the cat character Cohl from Blotting Paper comic-© 2014 Michael Hill — _{Cartooning the cat character Cohl from Blotting Paper comic.}
_{©2014 Michael Hill}

More cat cartooning for the Blotting Paper comic-© 2014 Michael Hill — _{More cat cartooning for the Blotting Paper comic-©2014 Michael Hill}

_{There will also be the introduction of a new character in this chapter…a dog.}

Funny animal character from Blotting Paper comic-© 2014 Michael Hill — _{A funny canine animal character from Blotting Paper comic-©2014 Michael Hill}

UPDATE NOVEMBER 2015: Illustration and comments.

Here is how this character finished up looking in Issue #4-© 2015 Michael Hill — _{Here is how this dog character finished up looking(post publication) in Issue #4-©2015 Michael Hill}

This issue has a marked European flavour…no surprise perhaps following the careful research into Belgian and German chocolates, comics and beer…that I undertook on my recent trip there…Michael.

BLOTTING PAPER The Comic: Production Report No.19

Art, Blotting Paper, Comics, Germania July 2, 2014

Job done! Production of the third issue of my artist book/comic Blotting Paper: The Recollected Graphical Impressions Of Doctor Comics has been completed. The comic was launched in June at Comic-Salon Erlangen in Germany. I had been invited to attend the event by German design colleagues…Professors Markus Fischmann and Michael Mahlstedt…of Visuelle Kommunikation, Design und Medien Department…Hochschule Hannover University of Applied Arts and Sciences where I had a visiting academic engagement back in 2007. Comic-Salon is the largest comics convention in Germany with 25,000+ attendees. Oh wow!

COMIC SALON, Erlangen. (Photo-© 2014 Michael Hill). — _{16th INTERNATIONAL COMIC-SALON, Erlangen, Germany. (Photo-©2014 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics)}

On the trading floor at COMIC SALON (Photo-© 2014 Michael Hill). — _{On the trading floor at COMIC-SALON (Photo-©2014 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics).}

Launching Blotting Paper #3 at COMIC SALON. (Photo-© 2014 Hoschule Staff). — _{Launching Blotting Paper #3 at COMIC-SALON (L to R: Louise Graber, Prof. Michael Mahlstedt, Dr. Michael Hill, Prof. Markus Fischmann, student Krisi). (Photo-©2014 Hoschule Faculty staff).}

On display at COMIC SALON (Photo-© 2014 Michael Hill). — _{Pages on display at COMIC-SALON (Photo-©2014 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics).}

For Sale at €15 per copy (Photo-© 2014 Michael Hill). — _{All 3 issues of my comic for sale at €15 per copy (Photo-© 2014 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics).}

Donald Duck comics appeared to be very popular at COMIC SALON (Photo-© 2014 Michael Hill). — _{Donald Duck comics appeared to be very popular in Germany at COMIC SALON. (Photo-©2014 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics).}

Cosplay at COMIC SALON (Photo-© 2014 Michael Hill). — _{Cosplay at COMIC-SALON (Photo-©2014 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics).}

BLOTTING PAPER The Comic: Production Report No.18

Art, Blotting Paper, Comics June 4, 2014

GOING DEEPER INTO PRODUCTION MODE! Progress report on my artist book/comic Blotting Paper: The Recollected Graphical Impressions Of Doctor Comics, Chapter 3, The Chthonian Turn. It is subtitled The Cats’ Revenge as it starts heading in the direction of a funny animal comic. I am approaching the mid-way point in completion of the artwork, averaging one page per day. It’s been a struggle maintaining this rate.

Title page for Chapter 3–© 2014 Michael Hill. — _{Chapter title page–© 2014 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics.}

Serial production offers the opportunity of revisiting the work at some future date with the opportunity to make changes. With hindsight, the possibility of reworking things and adding new material seems appealing. One hopes it would improve the material…as this wouldn’t happen till after I have published a first edition.

Sorting out page numbers and doodling–© 2014 Michael Hill. — _{Sorting out page numbers and doodling–© 2014 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics.}

About half of this issue is being hand-printed and/or painted. Those are the areas I have spent most of the time working on. The remaining half will be digitally printed. Most of the page numbers are being stamped, some directly onto the page, others scanned then printed.

Sample of hand-printed pages–© 2014 Michael Hill. — _{Sample of hand-printed and painted pages–© 2014 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics.}

Over the past month I have completed the artwork, printing and the finishing stages of the labelling, stapling and bookbinding. I started out stitching the sections together but found that I lacked the skills to do the job properly. I abandoned this approach and switched back to the simpler form of stapling…however, I shall endeavour to master stitching techniques in future.

Page from Chapter 3–© 2014 Michael Hill. — _{Page from Chapter 3–© 2014 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics.}

It looks interesting as a volume being half hand-printed and half digitally printed. The varying pages are sometimes shuffled together. In addition to adding pages of colour and print-made texture this method has resulted in a shorter period of production.

Two of the handprinted pages from Chapter 3–© 2014 Michael Hill. — _{Two of the hand-printed pages from Chapter 3–© 2014 Dr. Michael Hill a.k.a. Doctor Comics.}

The feline characters continue to assert themselves. This altered the generic pattern from auto-bio to funny animal comics with the odd not so humorous scene.

Notice of publication should be posted on this Blog around the end of the month. It is intended take place at a comics event in Germany…but we will have to wait and see about that, Michael.