I’m sure all our regular readers know by now, Dumm Comics co-founder Ricky Garduno has left this coil. He was an amazing talent, so it’s good to see how many fond remembrances there are around the web. There are several linked in this cartoonbrew post.
Since I’m here in Alabama, I never even met Ricky in person, but he made me feel like we were old friends. When he invited me to draw a weekly comic for Dumm, I was shocked. He believed I could do it, even though I wasn’t too sure myself. I love working on Zoo Laffs, so I’ll always be grateful to him for this spot. I still can’t believe he’s gone.
I got the feeling that Ricky was pretty into the idea that “the show must go on,” so I feel good about putting up my strip as planned today. I just wanted to add a little something at the bottom for the The Ricker. John Berry’s tribute and mine are strangely similar; his has scissors for cutting wings, and mine has scissors for cutting strings. I guess we were on a wavelength or something.
Here are some more cartoony tributes: Kyle A. Carrozza, John Paul Cassidy, Luke Cormican, Jack Cusumano, David Dushey, Sharon Gauthier, Sharon Gauthier again, David Gemmill, Katie Rice, Sandra Rivas, Michael J. Ruocco, Aron J. Shay, Gabe Swarr, Malcolm Thomas, Egypt Urnash … If you know of any more, mention them in the comments below, and I’ll add them to this list.
love it. good stuff.
I loved Rickys’ work, so much. And he believed in you like that… I’m gonna stop being a dick to you. I’m sorry.
Even before I read your news post, I was gonna say that I really enjoyed how Sassafras gestured with her entire head, that was wacky and awesome. And the way the wierdos’ entire body just went to noodles. Legs, fingers, everything! Shows one hell of an impact, I loves it.
You rock! As always :D
This strip is so good. The designs, the characters, the jokes… I especially like the final four panels, we see that Sassafras isn’t exactly an angelic figure but still keeps an almost innocent playfulness to what she does. I really want to see what happens next.
As an aside: R.I.P. Ricky
http://mbt1991.deviantart.com/art/Rest-in-Peace-Amigo-272912680
I still miss him.
OMG!Ricky’s dead?How did he die?D:
There are plenty of rumors online, but I guess we don’t really know yet.
I really enjoy your drawing of women; They look so unique and such fun to draw! I have to say that Sassafras is my favorite female character from you since she looks so neat with her eyes and gesture.
I’m glad you like her, and yeah, as it turns out, she’s a pretty good actress. Much more to come.
See you all again next week, I hope. Until then … http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMK3R8ALK8s
These are great designs! Lovely comic as always~
Also, I did make something for Ricky along with a few words to say –> http://happydoodle.deviantart.com/art/Ricky-Garduno-273518447
I wrote a little something in the comments under Gabe’s writeup, but I made it a separate post…. http://tinyurl.com/ccapeta . I’m still sort of in denial over the whole thing. I still can’t believe he’s gone.
I really love these two characters, they make a pretty good team. Wonderful designs too! I hope you bring them back more often in the future!
yeah, that full-head gesture is amazing.
also, the lyrics for this imaginary folk song are hilarious. I know a couple of these sorts of girls.