http://www.subparcomic.com/subparlink.jpg http://subparcomic.com Follow the misadventures of Pursey, Par, Bunny and Squint. Subpar, don't let the name fool you. A webcomic by, Charles J Batschelet. http://subparcomic.com http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=81 True Sotry, you can find it on google. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=80 I have been slacking a bit on my comic. Since my last comic I have come up with a ton of ideas but when I sat down to draw them I hated the idea by the end. Then the idea got scrapped. This comic came about due to my wife’s obsession with Calamari. She loves the stuff. If you live in Philly Solaris has a good calamari appetizer. I suggest you try it out. Just ask them to replace the sauce with the soy drizzle from their spring rolls. Yum! Now I’m hungry. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=79 Does anyone else remember the good old days of being a kid and watching PSA’s at the end of cartoons while waiting for the next adventure to start? Yeah, most of them might have been a bit cheesy but they do get the point across. Do children shows even have PSA’s anymore? Who knows if I would be here today if G.I. Joe didn’t warn me not to play in abandoned refrigerators? Enjoy! http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=78 Yeah, I know. Late update. What else is new. Work has been busy and I have had little free time to draw. But I'm back with the second part to Pursey in the real world. Enjoy! http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=76 I have been suffering from writers block for awhile now. It has been driving me nuts and, that's usually Bunny's job. So I sat down today to just draw one panel in an attempt to get my brain going. And this is where I ended up. I can't wait to see what happens next. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=75 It is no secret that my wife loves frogs. A coworker and I were teasing her about a flyer she saw about helping frogs cross the street during mating season so they don’t get squished. I told her Bunny could never do that because she would want to take them all home. Then I had pictures of the apartment full of frogs squeaking and eeping all over the place. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=74 I saw this story on Google news and just could not pass it up. With the news being littered with nothing but celebrity obituaries it’s nice to have something fresh to wrap my brain around. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=73 Sorry for the delay on this one. It’s been done for about 2 weeks but I have had a hectic time at work and no time to upload it. Speaking of work we got some new computers and they are locked down tighter then…. Well input your own dirty metaphor here. At least they are fast and I won’t need to deal with 512k of ram anymore. But enough about work, it’s Friday and you came here for a comic. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=72 This is the continuation of my previous comic about the 8 types of jokes. I have one more to go. I wanted to have this done sooner but things are hectic at work and it makes it hard to be funny. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=71 This is the continuation of my previous comic about the 8 types of jokes. I have at least two more to go. Sorry to cut this short but the Man is watching. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=70 I came across this article in the Merto newspaper this week and I thought it would make a great comic topic. It was either this or prostitutes providing discounts because of the economy. I am breaking this comic up into a three parter. This is part one. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=69 Sorry for the delay but this comic has been a long time in coming. I had an idea and no way to end it. I feel that this one works though. I haven't been feeling well the past few weeks so it has taken a toll on my comic. I promise when I feel better that I will update more often. For now, enjoy the comic and Pursey's misery. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=68 We interrupt your normally scheduled storyline to shed some light on an issue occurring now in Philly. The Mayor is set to close 11 libraries tomorrow with no plans to reopen them. Out cry from the masses has fallen on deaf ears so we are all SOL. I grew up visiting the Holmesburg library constantly and I don't know if I would be here today without it. I took part in the summer reading programs and loved having access to so many books for free. I fear for our city's future. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=67 Things have been a bit busy around here lately. Holidays and all come around and the comic gets neglected. I have been working on this one now on and off for about three days. Would get a panel done and then not come back to it for a day to do the next. Had to get it done today or I was going to go nuts. Enjoy. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=66 Sorry for the lack of updates guys. It has been a busy month and I kept putting this off. I went to Philcon 2008 and was not impressed. I don't think I will be attending next year. More on this later. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=65 I am back from Zenkaikon which was Friday and Saturday. I had a table in the artist ally and also was taking part in a webcomic panel. Todays comic based on the convention and is true to life. I really had someone show me subpar fanart. I was so happy. If you are the artist who did the fanart at the convention please send me an email and I can put it up here. I'd like to share it with everyone. I got asked to do a second panel in November but it's the same day as Philcon so I can't. But if asked, I will go back and do this again next year. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=64 This will be the conclusion of the last political cartoon for a bit. Gotta move on to bigger and funnier things. Just a reminder I will be appearing at Zenkaikon this coming weekend. And on that note I got some wonderful news. My next wisdom tooth is coming in. Very soon I am going to be in a world of pain. I am hoping I can hold off getting it taken care of until next month. We shall see. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=63 Today I have the next part of my little political story arch. There is still one part left. I should have the last part up next week. I already know how it will end and just need to draw it up. I have to say this was the easiest little story I have done and one of the most enjoyable. My fans (the few there are) seem to really dig it too. I may keep this in mind the next major election. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=62 I shifted my work hours so I am really exhausted as I type this. A few updates. I have t-shirt up on Cafepress. I will provide a link on the navigation bar shortly. Do to limitations on Cafepress’s free accounts limited shirt designs are available. If you would like to see different shirts or designs just send me an email. Now for the comic. I have no idea who will win this election and I will not let my personal preference affect my comics. In my eye’s everyone is up for lampoon whether I like them or not. As I am writing this at the H.Q. of the Man, I must end it short. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=61 Well it is time for the bad campaign ads. I have only seen Obama's. I'd would rather watch the Wendy's commercial again where the guy is a meatetarian. You know, he only eats meat. The ad completely forgets that a burger has a bun. Unless the new Wendy's bacon burger has an all beef bun. Now that would be a yummy 2.99 heart attack. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=60 I'm home sick today so I figured it could not hurt to do a comic. This one came to me in a daydream and I had to do it. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=59 I am sorry that I have not updated since the 4th. I am working on my wife's website. I will post a link to it when it is ready. It's looking good. Really good! http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=58 Happy 4th of July to all my fellow Americans out there. Saturday I picked up the materials to make Pursey and Squint plushies. I hope to have a few done by Zenkaikon. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=57 Yea, I know. I promised an update last week but it didn't happen. I just got a new computer and I have been trying to get it setup so I could do my updates from it. And I finally can. Photoshop runs so much nicer on it. And vista looks nice. It may not be the most state-of-the-art but it is worlds ahead of my old Compaq PIII 666 MHz. So, are any of you as tired as I am of being Rickrolled. It may have been funny at first but around the 13,776,195th time (Current count on Youtube) it gets old. Seriously seriously old. And the internet is serious business. Let's move on. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=56 I can sleep so I figured its update time. Things have been pretty hectic tying to get everything together before the big day. I won’t bore you with the details. So lets move on to the activities of our intrepid heroes. Without me to give them direction Par and Squint have made a bold move for the 2008 presidential election. Their platform is clear, “Make plunder not war!” Lets see how this plays out. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=55 I can sleep so I figured its update time. Things have been pretty hectic tying to get everything together before the big day. I won’t bore you with the details. So lets move on to the activities of our intrepid heroes. Without me to give them direction Par and Squint have made a bold move for the 2008 presidential election. Their platform is clear, “Make plunder not war!” Lets see how this plays out. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=54 As you all must know by now Gary Gygax passed away yesterday at the age of 69. I was really surprised and didn’t believe the news. One of my favorite past times is playing D&D and some of my happiest memories are of being around a map with a hand painted fig marking my position. I know it sounds a little sad but I enjoyed myself. While I have been unable to play D and D recently it is still dear to my heart. And I play D and D hack & slash games with Morgan whenever I can. And I was not kidding about the socks thing. Dice of a staple of the game and I will be dammed if I was going to re-roll the same dice over and over to cast Meteor Swarm. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=53 If you could not figure it out by today’s comic, I am getting married. I am marring my girlfriend of almost a year now, Morgan Crone. She is a dark fantasy artist and resident perky Goth in my life. I couldn’t imagine a life without her so this just seems right. If you are not invited to the wedding don’t feel bad. It is just going to be a small intimate event with little fanfare. Please wish us the best of luck and thank you for your support. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=52 I have big news for all my friends and readers. I will save it until the next comic so the former can hear it in person. As for this week’s comic, I am playing with ideas to use at my table at the convention. I just want to attract the viewer’s eye and then make them think….. WTF. I think I got the WTF part down. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=51 Sorry for the lack of updates guys. It has been a tough time since Christmas but I am back on track now. I am going to be a guest at Zenkaikon 2008 so you can come out and see me or not. I am looking forward to it even though I am unsure what I am going to be doing. It should be good for a laugh or two. I hope for at least two. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=50 Merry Christmas everyone. I finished up my shopping yesterday at the State Store shhhhh…. Don’t tell my brother that he is getting a bottle of Jack. I hope everyone is spending this last weekend before Christmas safe and warm at home and not running out for late minute gifts. And if you are running out, Good Luck! http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=49 My writers’ block continues so I thought I do some quick gag comics. I do love to do these. My birthday is coming up next month and I will reach the ripe old age of 26. I know I am not old but damn it I feel it sometimes. And I am not talking about when I still walk through Kay-Bee Toy stores. Just life throws on responsibilities and pressures which just age you and I am finally starting to feel it. But I digress. You’re here to laugh not listen to me whine. Enjoy! http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=48 I am having a bad case of writers block so I thought this make a good topic for a comic. While the ideas are coming slowly I am having other creative outlets. I am teaching myself to play the guitar and the saxophone. I have also delved back into miniature painting. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=47 I am just back from Philcon 2007 and it freakin’ rocked. I had a ton of fun. I meet Rob Balder for the second time but this time got to watch him perform. If you have never heard his music or filk before, I strongly suggest checking out the FuMP. http://www.thefump.com/ After the last day of the con I came right home and drew this comic. I love the con-high, I can’t sleep! http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=46 Your friend and mine, Paris Hilton, is reported by World Entertainment News Network to be speaking out about elephants getting drunk on farmers homemade rice beer and whine before going on rampages. Lori Berk, a publicist for Hilton, said she never made any comments about helping drunken elephants but where is the fun in that. So lets just assume she said what we all know that genius really said. Last month, six wild elephants broke into a farm in the state of Meghalaya and were electrocuted after drinking the beer and then uprooting a power pole. You just can’t make good stuff like this up. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=45 Hello All! I got a new comic up today. I am trying to get stuff ready to go to Philcon 2007. It has been a busy past few weeks so I thank you for sticking with me. As you probably know the writers are on strike. This means most of the TV shows we enjoy will be going into reruns for a bit. So you have your choices. Either you can watch that episode of House for the umpteenth time or you can try some other activities. I have been reading some H.P. Lovecraft and watching old Vincent Price movies. I watched Dr. Phibes Rises Again and loled. It’s so freaking funny and a must watch. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=44 Sorry for the delay in update. It has been a really busy week. I finally got some happy pills (yes they are blue, no they are not Viagra) so I should be able to start making regular updates. I am on a MMORPG kick, so I figured I do one more comic about the new American pastime. Enjoy! http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=43 Here is the next comic. There were doubters that I would get comics out 2 weeks in a row (I was the most in doubt) but I have done it. This comic makes fun of everyone’s favorite escape from reality (no not porn) MMORPGs. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=42 I’m back baby! I have a brand new comic for you all to enjoy. As always I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did creating it. On a more personal note, I have been having problems of a mental nature and its put me in a state where it’s been hard to get back to creating comics. Which is why this update has been so long in coming. It has been a fight but I hope to go back to bringing you enjoyment on a more constant basis. You are guaranteed a comic next week in addition to this one so keep checking back. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=41 With a little inspiration and a bit of free time I found a new comic just perfect for this week. I spent the weekend painting furniture and I was reminded why I do not paint anything larger then a D&D miniature. Sad but true, I am not a D.I.Y. person. I maybe able to squeeze one more comic in before the move but if not, I will have more comics for you next month. Thank you all for your patients and continued support. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=40 I am sorry for the lack of updates. At then end of the month I am moving and am trying to get things ready for the move. I was able to spare a little bit of time to put this comic together. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=39 none http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=38 I just finished this one up last night. I spent three times as long drawing this comic as I do drawing the others, so I hope it was worth the effort and everyone enjoys it as much as I do. I will be adding her to the characters page of the site later when I have the time. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=37 It looks like this week will be a filler week. I was supposed to draw a comic yesterday but ended up doing the rough drawings for a new character. I will post the drawings when I clean them up a bit and get some more input. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=36 I am on a roll. 2 weeks in a row without filler. If I keep this up I may go back to calling myself a webcomic creator. Today I will be at the Pottstown PA mini-anime convention. Check out the Delaware Anime Society website for more information. If you see me there please say hi. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=35 I finally had time to draw a comic. I just got to keep up the pace now. It's not up to my normal standards but I will try harder on my next. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=34 I am sorry, I know you guys are going to kill me but I have been unable to get to drawing a new comic.  Hopefully soon I can find the time.  This comic is one I did for 1&1 while I was still working there.  This is an oldie but a goodie.  My first comic.  I hope you do enjoy it. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=33 Sorry but I must subject you to another week of filler. I know! Its just not fair. This is another original piece by Morgan Crone http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=32 You guys won't believe it but I finally found some time to throw a comic together. To be truthful, I drew it a bit ago and I misplaced the images. Thank you Jimmy for finding it. I also have some snapshots of my Pursey Plushie Prototypes. They still need some improvements but I am happy with my progress thus far. Drop me an email and tell me what you think of them. Back to this weeks comic. "Speed Limit Enforced by Aircraft" This is a sign I have seen many times on the road and it pisses me off each time. Is the aircraft going to pull me over? Is it going to land and the pilot going to write me a ticket? No he isn't! So its not really enforced by aircraft is it? http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=31 Again I must apologize but this is another week of filler but, I do have a special treat for everyone. This week's filler is a bit of original artwork by Morgan Crone. The main focus of her work is Dark Fantasy, Science Fiction and most of all, her unique creatures. Kitty here is sporting the latest in Pursey merchandise which will be available in the gift shop at a later date. If you have not seen her work before, take a gander. Speaking of Pursey merchandise, I have finished the first Purey prototype plushie this week. (Say that three times fast) I will try to get pictures of it online ASAP. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=30 Sorry guys but this week is a filler week. I couldn't get this weeks comic done so I am going to have to go with one I had done but doesn't fit the current storyline. Hopefully this weekend I can get the next two weekend worth of comics done so that this does not happen again for awhile. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=29 If anyone out there enjoys fun HTML based online games try Ninja Battles. You pick either a Samurai or Ninja and fight for your side. The top players at the end of the round win cash prizes. I am the 11th ranked Samurai under the handle Bokatu. Join up and drop me a message in-game. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=28 I finally found time to draw a new comic and this is the one I present to you today. I usually draw these comics in Photoshop CS2 but this current ones was done in Photoshop Elements. Using Photoshop Elements is like trying to draw with a dull pencil when bloody drunk. But that's just my opinion. If any of my readers has the time I would enjoy some feedback. Please click the Contact Me button above to tell me what you think of the comic thus far. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=27 Sorry for the late update. The training has been making me a little absent minded and I swore that I had made one on Wednesday. Because my new job is with the city, I will not receive internet access at work until after my first paycheck. They use your employee number and such as your username. I can hardly wait. For those who enjoy spoilers continue reading. I have created a new character and I will hopefully be introducing him into the plot soon. Keep you eyes peeled for him. Again, thank you all for being patient and enjoy the new comic. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=26 This is the first week of my new job and I am enjoying my work with the city. My training will start next week on Webfocus and I am excited. I do enjoy learning new software. I still have not had much time to draw any comics so I am still working off my backlog. Enjoy! http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=25 This Monday I will be starting my new job. I can hardly wait. Hopefully soon I can get back to drawing some comics. Please enjoy my take on the crappy skittles ads. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=24 Very soon I will start my new job and I am looking forward to it. I will miss many people at 1&1 Internet but I must move on. I started the long process of building my own PC. Step 1 I believe is the hardest, research. Researching each of the components and reading the reviews to ensure myself that I do not get ripped off. As of now the system is running me $1500 which I feel is too much so I have to slim it down now. Hopefully in the near future with this new job I can afford this new system and this comic will not be drawn on a Subpar PC. I hope you all enjoy the new comic. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=23 I am making the update today because tomorrow I will be too busy. Pursey has been gang pressed into Pars crew and antics will ensue. I will have an announcement on this site Monday which will change things on here a bit. I hope you enjoy the comic. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=22 Today Pursey will be departing on his trip. Too bad he never specified where he wanted to go. I wanted to refer to the penguins as M&M's in this strip, but god forbid I infringe on any trademarks. I am going to start work on Subpar T-Shirt designs to place up on the site. If you have suggestions just e-mail me. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=21 This is the last part of my Birthday comic. The result of the voting can be seen in the last panel. Pursey will be awarded with his wish in a future comic. Tomorrow is my birthday so if you see me be sure to wish me a happy birthday! http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=20 Part III of my birthday comic is up. The next comic will be the last part. Voting will now close. I will tabulate the votes and decide the outcome. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=19 Part II of my Birthday comic is up. Take a gander. It looks like I have two more part to go. Enjoy! http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=18 Happy new year. As much as I hope the next 365.25 days is better then the last, I know it won't be. I have been working on the comic for Jan 16th and it is running long so I am going to split it up. Here is part I of the creator day comic. Voting will stay open a little longer so click the comic to vote for who you think should receive the wish. Enjoy. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=17 January 16th is my birthday. Each of the characters is going to have a chance to give me a gift in celebration of the birth of their creator. The greatest gift will earn the character one wish. My readers will get to choose the winner before the gifts are revealed. Click on the comic to vote. Please vote only once. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=16 This is the last comic before Christmas. I hope you enjoyed the frequent updates for this short period. After this I will return to regular updates for the new year. Have a Happy Holidays. http://www.subparcomic.com/index.php?start=15 Happy Yule. For those of you who do not know, Yule is the winter solstice celebration. In today's comic Pursey makes reference to Wassail. I have supplied a link to the definition of Wassail on the site so their is no confusion. If anyone remembers "A Claymation Christmas Celebration" (1987) they will know just what it means to go Wassailing. I have one more comic to release before Christmas. Keep checking back. 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