
Figure 2. First Logo, 19961998.

Figure 3. Second Logo, 1998.

Figure 4. Third Logo, 20012008

Figure 5. Current Logo, 2008–Present
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My first logo (Figure 2), drawn in Aldus PageMaker, served me well until March of 1998, when I decided to revamp the logo. (Figure 3.) This second logo was only used for 8 issues. In 1999 and 2000, my interest waned as I diverted my attention to college and other interests. In other words, I got lazy! I was also hard-up for ideas.
I revised the logo again in 2001 (Figure 4) when I resumed production of Laugh Lines, as I needed a fresh start. Starting with Laugh Lines #25, I began scanning the comics into the computer and using Adobe Photoshop to shade the comic (which I still continue to do today).
In 2008, Laugh Lines reached its 100th comic milestone. As a special tribute, it was the first comic drawn in color and was featured on the cover of Crown Jewels of the Wire Magazine (May 2008). Starting with Laugh Lines #102, all comics are now being produced in color.
Laugh Lines #101 and onward also saw a new logo (Figure 5). My Li'l Surge character had become sort of the "poster insulator" for Laugh Lines, so I thought it only fitting that he should be featured. I also felt that the previous logo took up too much room. With this design I reduced the height, allowing for a larger comic area.
Although sometimes it can be a challenge to come up with an idea, I love drawing these comics every month, and I hope you enjoy them as well!
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