There are lots of characters in the I DIG DUG universe. And almost all of them are based on friends of mine. Over the years you've met Dug, Matt, Carrie, Smitty, Dave, and a google of other characters. But this one is based off my friend Brodie Rockenbaugh.
I don't know what originally inspired me to draw Brodie as an actual rock. It could have been his last name, or even his affinity for working with all things of nature. But one way or another it's an idea I've kept on the back burner for many years, hoping to one day exploit the character to his full potential. That exploitation starts this weekend.
This comic originally saw print MANY years ago. It was a little 'rougher' and the dialogue was just a bit different, but nonetheless it saw print. As I thought about what I'd like to do with IDD over the summer, I thought this might be a nice added touch to my comic universe. The final FULL inclusion of Brodie Rock starring in a weekly comic instead of an 'every now and then' used character. So this summer, I DIG DUG comics will see Brodie become the star.
And the funniest thing (for me) is that I'm sure there will be a lot of people who read the comic and just don't 'get it'. But ultimately...it amuses me. And that's what matters most, right?
Have a great weekend. More Brodie Rock next week!
-dug!
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