6/11/2018: The End

And that’s Zebra Girl.

Well, I have to thank everyone.  Being thankful is a big part of my  philosophy.  So!  I’m thankful to my family, naturally.  Mom, Dad,  Sarah…  I’d like to dedicate Zebra Girl to Ashley, Sarah’s upcoming  daughter and my niece to be.

And there are the fellow artists and writers who’ve been such helpful friends over the years… Raven, Jim, JP, Ian, Anne and Robin, and so many others… if I’ve left anyone out, please, forgive me.  But there’s so many!  It really takes a village.

And, of course, every one of you who’s taken part in this whole thing,  who’s supported it in one form or another, whether through Patreon, by purchasing the books, or with simple encouragement.  You.  I consider you a friend.

Speaking of Patreon, now that the comic’s officially finished I’ll  certainly understand if anyone chooses to end their support (I’ll be  sending the last batch of wordless comics out to you all soon)!  That  said, I don't think I'll be closing the program just yet, since I do  still have to create the final volume of Zebra Girl (and potentially a  collected omnibus at some point in the future).  And, heck, I'm still a  starving artist.

I’ll also be finishing certain parts of the website.  The archives need  to be updated to include the old April Fools’ day strips and the proper  dates for most of the old comics.  The fan art and fiction sections are  long overdue…. I guess I won’t be receiving much in the way of fan work  anymore (though "Mister Dictionary" created what might be the very last  one by vocalizing Chalks poem in remarkable fashion).  But, who knows!  Maybe the comic's conclusion will inspire people somehow.

Maybe the comic will inspire people for a long time.  I hope so.

Next Friday I think I'll make a bookend page.  You know, like a sign  saying "Zebra Girl has concluded!  Look through the archives to  experience the journey!"  Something like that.  I might answer a few  lingering questions.

I'm not sure how to feel right now. Good, I think.  Kind of small and  big at the same time.  As usual, I'm running on a degree of sleep  deprivation which blunts my ability to translate my emotions per page.   I'm sure I'll find the words later.

For now, I'll just say... I hope you enjoyed your stay.

I know I did.
 

-Joe