Congratulations U!
by Sean
Congratulations to U! (aka Uriel A.Duran) for winning the Through The Port-Hole contest!
I picked this strip because, basically, I thought it was overall awesome. First of all, it’s just beautiful to look at. I love the semi-realistic design of the characters mixed with the strong graphic inking. It’s not something I would have expected, but it suits Through The Port-Hole perfectly.
Second, it’s really funny! I love the overly depressed Captain and how the sly sea lion takes advantage of him. The acting is great, and the actual drawings and expressions are hilarious! They seem really specific to me, which is always a plus. And I love how the seal gets his in the end.
Third, I just like how Uriel uses combination of pantomime and emoticons to tell his story. It gets across the message perfectly without the use of cumbersome dialogue.
U! hails from Mexico City, and if you want to check out more of his work, here’s his website:
http://www.garabatorama.com/intro.html
Thanks again U!
On a different note, I have some other news to report.
I have decided to stop making Through The Port-Hole for the time being.
It wasn’t an easy decision, but I believe it to be for the best right now. This was my first foray into comics and I am extremely proud of the work I’ve accomplished for almost a year. But unfortunately, I was falling further and further behind in my deadlines to get the strip done and as a result it was becoming more of a chore than something fun to do, as it originally had started. The rest of the artists here at Dumm Comics were as patient as they could be with me, and I thank them for that.
As a final going out, I intended to air all of the contest winners that I had chosen for the next coming weeks. They were: Winner - Uriel A. Durán, aka U!, Funniest Fan! - Johnathan Mastron, The K.I.S.S. Award (keep it simple stupid) - Tom Rollinger, Doppleganger Award - Bob Cavin 3, Best Character Concept - LFW, and Most Cinemetic - Sergio J. A. Ragno III, aka SergeXIII. And then a final Through The Port-Hole Strip to top it off.
But, all of the other Dumm artists think that you guys, the “viewing audience,” wouldn’t like to see that many of your own contest strips in a row. But hey, that’s all I got. So if you want to see these last Through The Port-Hole strips for the next 6 Tuesdays and a final comic by yours truly, then please leave a comment saying so. The other Dumm Artists need convincing!
“So what will happen with Tuesdays after you leave?” you ask. Well, don’t you worry. We have an amazing new artist lined up with great comics that I’m sure you’ll love. I don’t know if I’m supposed to announce who it is quite yet, so that’s all I say for now.
Once again thanks to all of you who enjoyed my strip the past year. It was a joy to read your comments every week! And don’t worry, you may still see the Captain in the future, just possibly in book and/or animated form.
Sean Szeles
February 24th, 2009 at 1:21 am
Oh no. My favorite Dumm Comic is coming to an end.
I was sorry to read this, but I’m glad you’re doing what needs to be done. Good luck with whatever creative pursuits lay before you, Sean.
February 24th, 2009 at 2:02 am
Aw, you and The Cap will be sorely missed, Sean. Good luck in all your future endeavors. Seeing all the guest comics followed by a big send off is actually a good idea. The Captain deserves one last hoorah.
February 24th, 2009 at 2:53 am
My Tuesdays are now a bit more dull. Thanks for everything during this year, Sean, Good luck on your career. I would also like to see another take on the Captain for a couple of weeks.
All the best, sean
February 24th, 2009 at 5:11 am
You had a fantastic run, Sean. Thanks! The Captain will be sorely missed!
I for one vote, wholeheartedly for the fan comics….I’d consider it an homage to the Captain. May he go down with the ship and have a dignified burial at sea…..Until Davey Jones spits him back out…
February 24th, 2009 at 6:09 am
i vote for fan comics.
February 24th, 2009 at 6:51 am
The fan comics idea is great, I’ll miss Through the Port-Hole. D:
February 24th, 2009 at 7:09 am
You lazy prick.
I joke. Sorry to hear about it, Sean. I hope I get to see more of your stuff soon, though.
February 24th, 2009 at 7:30 am
Ohh noooo This has been one of my favorites!! Well, rest in peace, Tuesday.
February 24th, 2009 at 8:11 am
Nice job U! I love that the seal is hustling for a drink by using comfort and support.
:’( but but but but that’s my Tuesday morning ray of sunshine! Seeing the fans submissions is a great way to tribute and build to the final installment here on Dumm Comics.
February 24th, 2009 at 8:24 am
Fan comics!
February 24th, 2009 at 8:53 am
Talk about a gray message :-/
Good luck and thanks for the Tuesday laughs.
February 24th, 2009 at 9:42 am
Bad news. =( Lets see all the fan strips.
February 24th, 2009 at 11:55 am
I agree with the above comments. I think it will be a fine tribute to the genius that is Through the Porthole to show the fan submissions. Your strip will be sorely missed, but I have no doubt that we’ll see your awesome work again sooner or later! Best of luck to you, Sean!!
February 24th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Gonna miss ya, Sean. Good luck with everything!
February 24th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Ah, the porthole will be missed!
I vote for the fan submissions too.
Bon voyage….
February 24th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
I think it’s just plain awful. Take your vitamins, get some exercise, have a drink and get back to drawing!!!
Otherwise, I wish you the best of luck.
sad
February 24th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
“Heh. Look at today’s Port-Hole Comic!” (reads) “HA HA HA HA! Oh that’s rich! I wonder what Sean’s baking for next week!”
(scrolls down, reads blog post)
…
“NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!”
February 24th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Go out with a bang! This was one of my faves, I loved the lonely humor. Show all guest strips then end with a bang… end on a high note. I will certainly miss the Captain!
February 25th, 2009 at 1:12 am
maaaaaaaaaaaan! Through the Port-hole is so wonderful. please run the fan strips! I would like to see the inevitable end dragged out as long as possible.
February 25th, 2009 at 11:24 am
I also vote for running all the guest strips. The captain’s departure from Dumm must be delayed!
February 26th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
The Captain will be missed. Hope you make a book with these awesome comics. You know I’ll be first in line to buy one.