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The link below leads to a wonderful Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures fan written story I recently came across. The most striking part for me was how clear the voice of Belinda Zee came through, despite me not having anything to do with this. There's a bit of ego tied in with these characters... they exist in my head. That's where they were born and that is where they will always live.

But that's ego. The truth is that a talented writer can take the characters and bring them to life. As exhibited below:

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The scene that plays out, and some of the perspectives held by the characters does not necessarily match how I would portray things. Nor should it. This is a well executed extrapolation from the mind of another writer. I think she does a very good job and I hope she chooses to write more in the future.

Today's out of context writing quote:

"Wally the Walrus is not the enemy…"

I am done.

I just wrapped up what little work I had left on Tron #6. Technically, I've been done with the book for months. But the last stages of coloring and what not are coming in, and so it is time for lettering. Lettering always means a last revision of the dialog based on the final execution of the imagery. So that's how I spent my day. There was no way to cover everything I wanted to include in the final issue. I suspect one or two (or more) questions in the vein of "yeah, but what about...?"

But that's the way these things go. Some people will like it. Some people will certainly be disappointed. Some people will be looking for a story that this isn't, and when they don't find the story what they expect, they will think it's just poorly constructed.

Not really my concern.

It was difficult returning to work on Tron. Writing those comics meant putting myself in a certain state of mind that was uncomfortable. The following quote sums it up well enough, I think:

"But I have convinced myself that there is absolutely nothing in the world, no sky, no earth, no minds, no bodies. Does it now follow that I too do not exist? No. If I convinced myself of something (or thought anything at all) then I certainly existed."

So yeah. That ends my working relationship with Tron (and Eric's as well. But that's his business and he never posts, so I've decided to be self-centered here). Something that I've been attached to in some form for almost 8 years. I'll still be dealing with a bit of promotion and maybe an editorial or something somewhere. But the real work? Done. I can comfortably close the door on this particular chapter of my life. Now my attention is focused on Supergirl. In contrast to Tron, the protagonists dilemma is very normal. The lead character is sane, even if a bit given to dramatic outbursts and suffering from an over abundance of imagination. It's a much more comfortable place to be, a happier place.

And I feel very... relieved.

Recent out of context bit of writing:

"Must... not... HURL!"

Ah yes.

I'm bored.

I've noticed that I don't like to not work. I just went through an intensive work load and now I have nothing to do. I mean, there is always something. But I like having a project with a deadline. I just get really bored without a set goal that must be met or other people will suffer.

Dialog for Tron 5 - Finished, waiting for Eric's draft.

Tron # 6 Script - Finished, waiting for Eric's draft.

Secret Project with alien werewolves and international spies - Finished.

Little Gloomy scripts - Finished.

I miss my Kid Gravity deadlines. Those always kept me guessing.

I need to paint the garage, but I'm not that bored yet. I need to play some XBox. But all my friends are playing Halo, and I haven't had time to pick it up yet. In a couple of days, Eric will be caught up with his end of the work. Then he can share the boredom. I'm trying to convince him to get his own XBox. I don't really know why. I mean, he'll never play it.

A bit from today's script writing:

"Well, sorry... I've been cursed by an ancient demon of the pit to play Ping-Pong tonight. Its a burden I must bear, and bear it I shall."

Let the words burn fear into you. Fiery hot fear.