Welcome Back!

Although 6 months have past in all of our lives, Brinkerhoff's world picks up right where it left off. If you need reminders of where we're at, make sure to read back through the archives to catch up.

For me, a lot of things have happened in those 6 months, but I think I'll save those stories for another day. For now I just want to enjoy the moment of being back. I'm not making a deal out of it, and haven't advertised the return anywhere outside of this website. Brinkerhoff has always been a word-of-mouth kind of thing, anyway.

It's really been great turning out these new strips. I really missed that connection with my imagination and to these characters. At the end of the day Brinkerhoff's existence is entirely predicated on the personal enjoyment of its creation. For those that are having fun on the journey with me, all the better. There's a lot of fun stories to tell and I can't wait to tell them.

I have a great deal of appreciation for those that have been kind enough to support this comic by buying books and shirts, but rest assured, I'll never think of you as "customers". Every product I make is something I've wanted to own for myself. I'm Brinkerhoff's biggest fan and the biggest perk I have is the ability to make stuff with his face on it.

So, now we're back. Thanks again to everyone checking back on what seemed to be an abandoned link. I also appreciate everyone who e-mailed for status reports. 6 months was long time to wait, but I'm glad you're back on board with me. The only bad news I have to report is that with its return Brinkerhoff can't be on the same schedule as it was before. Life still keeps me pretty busy and I can't keep up the same 5-day-a-week routine that the first 2 years of this comic maintained. My time is still at a premium, but I couldn't not do Brinkerhoff anymore, so a compromise had to be reached. What I came up with was 2 strips a week, Mondays and Wednesdays, for you to get your Brinkerhoff fix. I know it's not what many of you were hoping for, but this is still a hobby for me. If Brinkerhoff suddenly, somehow became a cash cow that could justify more of a time commitment, I could accommodate that (in fact, that would kick several kinds of ass), but it's just not reality. For now, we'll consider Monday and Wednesday just a little more worthwhile to roll out of bed for.

See you back here on Monday.

Sorry to Keep You Waiting...

Major Announcement #1:
Brink is back.
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, July 2nd as Brinkerhoff returns with all new strips full of the same wit, wisdom, and bulls*** you've come to love. It's been a while, so make sure you read up on the archives between now and then, because we're starting right back up where we left off.

Major Announcement #2:
Brinkerhoff is now available in a convenient pocket-sized book form. Introducing "Pocket Full of Brink - Volume 1". Now you can take Brinkerhoff everywhere you want to go, wirelessly. Brink has never been so portable. This is the first of several volumes collecting the Brinkerhoff archives, unedited and unrestrained - just like we like him. Get yours now at http://www.lulu.com/content/2610851

Lend an Ear, Friend...

BRINKERHOFF FANS!!

Stay tuned for some major announcements coming NEXT WEEK.

(Non-fans of Brinkerhoff can go about your regular daily routines.)

Hippity Hoppity, Hippity Hoppity...

The wait is almost over. The rabbit will return because he never left. Stay tuned. Details coming soon.

Where, oh where...?

Where the hell have I been?

Any ideas?

What do you do when all the "teachers" come off as self-righteous? Is it worse that they don't even see it in themselves? Nothing's so definitive that you can't question the "facts" or the source, itself.

Who's really in charge? Who's my boss?

Why aren't I reading comics anymore?

"I Bet It Tastes Like Licorice"

During your patient wait for new Brinkerhoff content, many of you have expressed an interest in a printed collection of Brink goodness. The closest thing I've got to that is his first comic, "I Bet It Tastes Like Licorice." It's a full color, 28-page comic book that covers the first 3 months of the comic's inception, and is still a fun read for old and new fans, alike. Everything's in there, including all of the original liners that used to accompany the strips. It's now available online at IndyPlanet.

Thanks for sticking around, and for your kind words during this respite. I have been writing more and as soon as I get some time, I will post more, so stay tuned...

Terrible twos

As of this writing, Brinkerhoff has officially turned two years old. This little rabbit has cantankerously snowballed his way, 5 days-a-week, through one crappy situation after another. It's been a fun ride and represents one of the most fun hobbies I've ever had. Unfortunately, that's what it really is: a hobby. Events in my real life have recently forced me to refocus where I spend the limited hours I have in my day.

Long story short - after 524 strips, I have had to make the tough decision to cut back on regular Brinkerhoff weekly web production starting today. To be honest, if I was making more money from this venture, or was doing gangbusters traffic-wise, it would probably be a different story. I will continue Brinkerhoff on a limited basis online and in it's regular printed outlets, but the web updates will be sporadic. I apologize to all of my regular readers, and I really do appreciate your support and understanding, but this is just the way it'll have to be for a while. If you want to know when new stuff is posted, you can either check back at brinkcomic.com, subscribe to this blog, or get your RSS feed on. Until then, feel free to dig back into some archive goodness.

To be perfectly honest, for a long time I've wondered where Brinkerhoff really fits in in the grand scheme of things. He's obviously way too racy for syndication, he's too unconventional for comic books, and he really doesn't have that many peers in the webcomics community. Oftentimes I'm left trying to explain to people that it's not really a comic. It just looks like one.

Going forward, I've got some fun ideas about how Brink's future might pan out. Rest assured, you'll see him pop up sometime soon in some exciting possibilities. Thanks for reading.