Midsummer messed up our update schedule a bit, but we’re back on track again. The bad news is that there might be more delays in updates during our summer holidays -  despite our best efforts, people just won’t show up to work when they’re supposed to be on vacation!

Anyways, seems that people have really enjoyed the Captain Hookbeard short story, and we’re all very happy about that - especially Lauri Konttori, who drew the line art. Check out Lauri’s other artworks here.

As you’ve probably noticed, the first pages of the second album are now up.  Check out the other two pages here and here.

The first ever Jessor caption contest is now over, and it is time to announce the winners. If you haven’t seen the entries yet, go check them out in the forum.

In third place, winning a copy of Gone with the Blastwave, Vol. 1 is Alex, with a very funny “King of Karaoke”-themed entry. Anything with Baccara in it will make us laugh, so this was a clear finalist for us.

In second place, also getting a Blastwave album, plus a friendly smile from the jury, is Stef, whose entry contained many funny elements, including “sorry, you interrupted me picking my nose” and “stop using my house for your conquistador treasure hunts.

And the winner is… YQM, whose Air band-themed entry had the jury laughing out loud, and who also received the most positive feedback from the readers (notably from YQM himself.) Oh, and YQM won the Blastwave album, AND an original inked Jessor image, as seen below, with Jessor playing air guitar, accompanied by Glen Lubber on the air piano!

Thanks to all who participated, and congratulations to the winners!

Those of you who’ve voted on TWC today have probably been surprised by the vote incentive: A glorious short story of the adventures of Captain Hookbeard has begun! The first August Jessor story arc ends after page 43 (read page 43 by voting on buzzcomix). Before the next arc begins, we wanted to give you a treat, i.e. a short story featuring Captain Hookbeard, with art by our friend Lauri Konttori.