I promised myself to make at least 52 strips about The Incredible Stjärtman, one strip a week for a year. I had a very good time doing these strips. I got to explore my own drawing style, my own humor (yes, it is what it is), my own method of working, and most importantly I got to create without people with sticks up their butts telling me dos and donts. I actually had fun while drawing, how about that?

If no one discovered the subtle geniality of the strip within that year (i.e. showing an interest in publishing it and giving me sacks of money to produce more) I said I’d take a break from the buttheaded guy. I’m still waiting for that e-mail…

As I predicted a small percentage of my friends loved Mr AssDude (big hug to all of you!) whereas most people were like “Hrm, it’s… eh… not my kind of humor” or “It’s a bit difficult, isn’t it?”. These kinds of responses alone made the efforts worthwhile.

This was the 53rd strip:

Don’t worry guys, The Stjärtman WILL return one way or the other, whether you like it or not. If you haven’t already, read all strips at stjartman.com And for all you filthy rich publishers out there, the strips are available for print in all its 4 color glory.

Thank you, we had a good run.
Andreas