Flocking

by sc0tticus on March 16, 2012 at 2:56 pm

Chapter: Comic

Oh, last night in the stream a reader mentioned this, go vote for your favorite comics, I’m somewhere in there I think

Man, I can’t wait to draw next week. I also drew a little army of new backgrounds, too

I can’t believe that next week will be the 3 year mark for Nerf This, I can’t descibe how awesome it is to draw this comic for all of you, and I hope I can keep drawing it for another 3 years (and gallons more).

Thought some of you might like to see how Chase and Taryn looked back then compared to now. Oh man… I even shudder at how horrid I drew back then when I even introduced Mr. Mills. I promise I’ll get better for you guys, I still have a lot to learn yet

http://www.facebook.com/mickspenna Michael Spencer

Hate to point it out 3rd panel: going to going to. Don’t worry, I still love you and the comic.
- Sc0tticus
  
  Thanks Michael, I made the fix
  - http://www.facebook.com/mickspenna Michael Spencer
    
    Yay I was helpful!
Anonymous

The evolution of your art is amazing. I hope one day I can be just as great. I still have to work on shading. Keep up the good work, Scott!
Anonymous

LOL, Chase and Nergil think on the same wavelength.
- http://twitter.com/aPickledGinger Josh Young
  
  I just occurred to me that Nergil could be Chase’s great grandfather…
  - Kyouzou
    
    Not gonna lie, I would totally wear one of those.
    
    Hate to poke holes but Nergil became the tar monster before he could get married remember?
    - http://www.facebook.com/people/Hannah-Reed/1237405778 Hannah Reed
      
      doesn’t mean he couldn’t have kids if thats the theroy your poking holes in
      - http://twitter.com/aPickledGinger Josh Young
        
        Thank you Hannah. Yes I was thinking of Nergil’s younger days when he was quite the womanizing rapscallion.
justWidle

Chase and Nergil are related. Figured it out a LONG while back. Nergil is like Chases great grandfather or great uncle. One of those two. they look a like, act alike, hell, they’re both super wimpy/creepy. It makes sense.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Hannah-Reed/1237405778 Hannah Reed

you never drew horridly sir, and I love zoey in the last panel
Crestlinger

Hard to tell if Zoey’s being sarcastic or does believe him. The eyes say sarcasm, the ‘!’ says belief.
- Anonymous
  
  Zoey digs the Dapper.
TheWideman

I really enjoy the detailing, even in the past year, going into Taryn. It’s quite impressive.
TheCaptain

I have really want a swim suit like that… have yet to find a good one that is not a costume.
- Anonymous
  
  http://www.gentlemansemporium.com/store/mens_swimwear.php?__utma=1.1778833723.1327879552.1331280853.1331965220.3&__utmb=1.1.10.1331965220&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1327879552.1.1.utmcsr=google|utmccn=(organic)|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=aluminum%20goggles&__utmv=-&__utmk=78330004
  - Anonymous
    
    They can be costumes, but they can also be worn in water.
Zack Davis

Vote for Nerf This!!! http://www.comicmix.com/news/2012/03/14/vote-in-the-mix-march-madness-2012-webcomics-tournament-first-round/
Anonymous

Now THAT is progress as an artist.

And I’m gonna need to be getting me one of dem fancy bathing suits if I ever go to the beach again.
- Anonymous
  
  See the link below.
52pickup

Look out Tony, Chase might have a new best friend.
Aaron#3

I actually kind of miss the 2010 style, I guess the characters expressions seemed more exaggerated and comical. I guess my only complaints are everyone’s chins, and Taryn’s facial expressions. Still, Nerf This has remained my favourite web comic since I discovered it.
http://www.facebook.com/alexandra.danielle.w Alexandra Danielle White

Bahaha, seeing the link to Mr. Mills reminded me of an article I read recently about a 73 year old African farmer getting attacked by a leopard and killing it by ripping out his tongue with his bare hands. Clearly, he’s a relation of Mr. Mills somehow.
ChaosSorceror Davidicus

Hussies flock to horizontal striped onesies? So… prisoners are hot?
- Anonymous
  
  Only if they’re dapper.
  
  Seriously, though, I’ve only ever seen prisoners in bright orange, or maybe a greyish beige. Do any prison systems still do stripes?
  - ChaosSorceror Davidicus
    
    Cliches are the best-ches!
Anonymous

I -love- the art here, with two exceptions: 1) I miss Nergil’s full mustache. 2) I notice that Taryn’s shirt keeps slipping farther and farther down–at this rate, she’ll be naked before they even get to the car (potentially hot, but I’m pretty sure Mr. Mills would have an aneurism).
- Anonymous
  
  Hmm… more likely he’ll quickly skin the bear he just killed (with his bare hands, of course), throw it at Taryn, and then proceed on Chase.
eri

I wish the swimsuit were the same color.

“That cad! He’s wearing the same thing as me!”
Emma

Wait one second!! Chase had glasses? When was that!? And when did he STOP having glasses?
- Yoyo
  
  Fake glasses they were
  - Emma
    
    Oh thank goodness, I thought I was really missing something..
Napalmjudobatman

Oh god I have no idea who to vote for my 2 favorite comics nerf this and xkcd are going to go head to head if the both win (whoa whoa wait.. How is nerf this LOSING is every voter out there insane? All who read this must vote for NT if they want Somthing dapper/awesome to win) also Nerfthis, xkcd, order of the stick, misfile, Flaky pastry, QC, ECuties awkwardzombie and Penny arcade if I could make all of you win I would but the g-men took my orbital laser and mustache Cannon away so I cant. Ps I’m calling nergil being chases great grandfather Pss. Sorry for such a long comment I stop now.
hikikomori

I never realised it before now, but chase has smexy clavicle :3 xx
Teenlink

I feel a “Who Wore it Best” coming on…
Yoyo

Honestly, Chase just gets so much hotter over the years. I really love his hair style now, the chops are delicious!

One thing I do miss is in your older drawings of Taryn, you would draw freckles on her shoulders. I really liked that, and i wonder how come you stopped…
Sayoran

Hey, I’m a long time lurker and a first time poster. I must say I love your comics and think your art has evolved into something quite amazing, especially taryn. Keep up the good work mate.
Bendeystraws

i like the old mills. his beard into the hair and seeing no mouth is thee coolest thing in my universe.
nordlund awesomepants the 3rd

the most awesome comic ever. good work!
Geist Getral

Y’know I had a thought…the grandfather chase had who died in that suit…Could he have been the person who married Monty’s First Owner’s wife back when he was first alive/first normal?
Anonymous

I love all of your art Scott!!
Acolytetojippity

personally, i like the 2011 versions the best. that’s just me though.
- Acolytetojippity
  
  wow, reading the one with mr. mills, i just remembered to ask. this is set in PA? are you from here?
  - Sc0tticus
    
    Heh, yeah, I’m in Kutztown, PA
    - Acolytetojippity
      
      ahhh, up allentown way. nice area. love reading. I grew up in Lansdale, northwest of philly about 20 min down 202 from doylestown. live in philly now.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Robert-Mennell/574936267 Robert Mennell

Is it just me, or does the wizard look like his fasha?
Ditzite

Eeeeeh! I can feel my ‘Called IT’ coming into its own! Excellent!*steeples fingers and chuckles evilly while awaiting beach time reveal!*
Sarrow124

Looking at the evolution of characters (and changes in drawing style) is always a pleasure, especially when it occurs for the better.

That side by side of Chase and Taryn are almost downright creepy.

Keep up the good work!
Llepsgnilaeh

I saw the guest comic on IamARG. Is that really how inspiration works?
http://www.facebook.com/people/Caris-Baliles/697734828 Caris Baliles

I really liked the 2011 images era. But mostly cause that was the beginning of really good and I tend to like earlier things a bit better. I do love where you’re going with them now. It amazes me how fast you’ve improved on your art skills.
Xenronn

Firstly, I think Mr. Mills looks awesome with the beardstache. Also. Why are Zoey and Nergil… why… why are they STILL at the carnival?