Treading Ground Update Blog

Archive up for your convenience

2008-06-29T14:46:00.004-04:00

You may have noticed that the site was down for a period of a few weeks there. The sad fact of the matter is that my dumb ass accidentally sent out a job application with TG in the signature line and I didn't want to be judged based on the fact that I did a comic about jailbait.

I kept the site down because after 4 years of this, I'm tired of disappointing people. Unfortunately, my available time and motivation rarely intersect well enough for me to accomplish anything with this hobby, and I never made enough money with it to make it a full-time gig.

At this point, I won't be making any promises as far as new updates are concerned. I will keep this newsbox (and the corresponding RSS feed) up to date with any news, including the possibility of my starting a new comic, but in the meantime the archive will remain up indefinitely. Thanks as always for reading.

Out Sick

2008-04-03T20:11:00.002-04:00

I've been out for the count this week. I think I encountered a tag-team of a cold followed by allergies. New comics are in the works for next week, though.

Unpretty

2008-03-27T00:34:00.001-04:00

TG Update

Working Independently

2008-03-24T03:45:00.002-04:00

TG Update

I know, two in a row. Amazing!

New Comic.

2008-03-21T15:24:00.003-04:00

The comic just WILL NOT DIE.

Well, what can I say. I got the urge. I'm playing with the format to make it less labor-intensive, which meant reverting to strip form. We'll just have to see how all this pans out.

Slight Update

2008-02-22T15:34:00.003-05:00

To be frank, I haven't been in the comic-making headspace for quite some time. My main interest these days, aside from sorting my life out of course, has been politics. I've been trying my hand at political blogging, so give Logic Under Glass a read if you're following the election.

While I still don't want to say TG is over, I don't expect updates any time soon. Remember that you can add the RSS feed to your browser/Livejournal/Google/Yahoo page and be updated immediately if the comic comes back. Thanks for reading.

2007-08-27T09:53:00.000-04:00

New Comic Up

While I get my shit together, I finished up a comic I prepared a long time ago, and decided to go ahead and run it.

If you remember, Nate had a growing problem...

2007-08-19T19:46:00.001-04:00

EOC Page Now Up

You can now again read the End Of Compliance Side Story by clicking the link above, or to the left of the newsbox. There's information about what exactly EOC is there too, in case you're a new reader.

2007-08-16T18:54:00.000-04:00

NSFW Rose Pic over at KeenLace

At long last, Keenlace 2007 is finally over, and there's one more contribution from me in the final wave. While it's not quite nude, it may be the most explicit pic I've ever done.

2007-08-13T00:28:00.000-04:00

Shortpacked! Guest Strip

I did a guest strip for David Willis a while back, and it's currently running over at Shortpacked! You may recognize the "extra" in the last panel.

2007-08-09T22:33:00.000-04:00

In Case You Missed Free Comic Book Day 2007...

...here's the color version.

I did a little tidying up of the site. Some comics are now missing from the archive (EOC and the guest strips/fanart,) but they will turn up again eventually in their proper places.

2007-06-14T03:02:00.001-04:00

EOC Rose Fanart by Soap Committee

I received some killer fanart as a birthday gift from my friend Soap Committee, who you might recognize from Deity Permit and Miss Whore. ¡Muchos Gracias, Soap!

2007-05-05T01:18:00.000-04:00

It's Free Comic Book Day! Go get your hands on the ComicGenesis Sampler! Page 17 is an exclusive (non-EOC) TG comic.

While I want to assure you that I have not given up on the comic and have no intention of doing so, I'm working 52 hours a week plus commute time and I literally do not have the 4 to 8 hours it takes to do a comic. I'm desperately looking for a new job though, so hopefully I'll find one that doesn't dominate my life quite so much.

On a related note, being a Store Manager for a dollar store sucks ass.

2007-04-19T19:33:00.000-04:00

Someone sent me a donation back on April 8th from a fake e-mail address that contained a reference to a certain President of the United States. While I appreciate both your donation and your jab at the White House, I can't send a donation gift to a fake e-mail address.

I gave it some time, but now I'm putting the word out. Shoot me an e-mail, Jay C.!

2007-04-10T23:43:00.000-04:00

Totally Not Work Safe Tracy Pic up at KeenLace!

Treading Ground brings some much needed nudity to KeenLace this year, where Tracy is ironically giving it away for free.

2007-04-04T22:46:00.000-04:00

The new comic is going to be late because I took a new job and it's fucking horrible. I'll try to have something up by next Friday.

2007-03-30T01:00:00.000-04:00

The End of Compliance #20

Nate could see the fury in his bidirectional eyes.

Free Comic Book Day is coming up, and TG is a part of the ComicGenesis 2007 Book. Be sure to check your local comic book shop on Saturday, May 5 and snag it before it's claimed by bums to use as part of their filthy, filthy paper blankets.

2007-03-23T09:39:00.000-04:00

I was out of town this week and consequently couldn't get a strip done by Friday. Updates will continue next week.

2007-03-15T23:26:00.000-04:00

The End of Compliance #19

Different techniques.

2007-03-09T02:40:00.000-05:00

The End of Compliance #18

As you might have noticed, updates currently stand at once a week on Fridays. I'd like to be able to do more, but for now this is the schedule that works best for me.

2007-03-02T07:11:00.000-05:00

The End of Compliance #17

Treading Ground will soon be in print! TG is going to be a part of the official ComicGenesis Free Comic Book Day 2007 sampler. The book should be available at your local comic book shop, but it never hurts to give them a call and make bloody well sure they order it.

Advertising for the FCBD book is still available. Click here to check the rates and see a sneak preview of our spiffy cover, or click here to donate to the cause and help make sure we can actually do this thing.

2007-02-23T06:18:00.000-05:00

The End of Compliance #16

Estranged bedfellows.

2007-02-08T10:01:00.000-05:00

The End of Compliance #15

Things are still hectic for me, so although I don't anticipate it, if I miss next Monday's update, just check back on Thursday. Thanks for hanging in there.

2007-01-29T16:05:00.000-05:00

TG Returns Next Monday

Circumstances have forced me to take the week off, but new comics will continue on Monday February 5th. See you soon!

2007-01-26T06:16:00.000-05:00

The End of Compliance #14

It's the feds!