Comics Tagged : bed

Late Night Worries

Late Night Worries

Strip Info

Title
Late Night Worries
Date
March 5, 2023
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Notes

Three years ago, I added this bird character to my comics as a way to cope with my pandemic anxiety. Now, our avian friends find themselves in a similar situation. But with a much higher toll. It got me thinking back to those early, uncertain days of COVID. This bird helped me make it through. I figured I should return the favor.

Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Kevin’s Bedroom – Night

Kevin is asleep in bed. His bird stands on top of him.

Bird
Hey. Are you awake? I can’t sleep.
Kevin (sleepy)
Hmm? Sure. What’s up?
Panel 2 : Int. Kevin’s Bedroom – Continuous

The bird continues.

Bird (anxious)
I can’t stop thinking about this bird flu epidemic. It’s killed fifty-eight million birds already.
Kevin
Yeah. It’s really sad, isn’t it?
Panel 3 : Int. Kevin’s Bedroom – Continuous

The bird continues.

Bird
Am I going to get it?
Kevin
Not if you stay here with me.
Panel 4 : Int. Kevin’s Bedroom – Continuous

The bird says nothing. Kevin smiles sympathetically.

Kevin
…Wow. No joke?
Panel 5 : Int. Kevin’s Bedroom – Continuous

Kevin smiles

Kevin
You’re supposed to say, “I’d rather get the virus…”
Panel 6 : Int. Kevin’s Bedroom – Continuous

The bird looks sheepish.

Bird
Sorry. Guess I’m a little pre-occupied. Can I sleep in your room tonight?
Kevin
Of course!
Panel 7 : Int. Kevin’s Bedroom – Continuous

Kevin’s bird curls up in the small of Kevin’s neck, still worried. Kevin looks on, concerned.

Panel 8 : Int. Kevin’s Bedroom – Continuous

Wide of the dark bedroom.

Bird
Epidemics sure are scary.
Kevin
I know, buddy. I know.

Probably Just The Wind

Probably Just The Wind

Strip Info

Title
Probably Just The Wind
Date
October 9, 2022
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Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Living Room – Night

A sleepy Kevin lifts the cover on his bird’s cage.

Kevin (whispering)
Hey. Are you awake?
Bird
Well, I am now.
Panel 2 : Int. Living Room – Continuous

Kevin continues.

Kevin
I heard a scary noise outside. Can you come sleep next to me?
Bird
No! You’re a grown man. Go to bed!
Panel 3 : Int. Living Room – Continuous

A horrible sound: “-skritch- -skritch- BLEAGGGGH” comes from off-panel. Kevin and his bird freeze in fear.

Panel 4 : Int. Living Room – Continuous

Kevin lies in bed, wide awake, clutching a baseball bat. On the pillow next to him lies his bird, facing the other direction.

Bird
Just don’t roll over and crush me.

Weekend ToDo List

Weekend ToDo List

Strip Info

Title
Weekend ToDo List
Date
January 15, 2020
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Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Bedroom – Day

Egg lies in bed, wrapped snug in the comforter. Toast walks up bedside, holding up a sheet of paper.

Toast
OK! Here’s my list of everything we need to get done this weekend.
Panel 2 : Int. Bedroom – Continuous

Egg isn’t moved.

Egg
Is “Stay In Bed & Watch Netflix” on your list?
Panel 3 : Int. Bedroom – Continuous

Toast looks quizzically at the list.

Toast
No… That’s not–
Egg (interrupting)
–Weird. It’s on mine.
Panel 4 : Int. Bedroom – Later

Both Egg & Toast are curled up in bed, watching Netflix together. Toast sips a cup of coffee.

Egg
Isn’t my list better?
Toast
Shut up.

Bedtime Ritual

Bedtime Ritual

Strip Info

Title
Bedtime Ritual
Date
June 14, 2019
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Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Bedroom – Night

Egg & Toast are in bed, saying goodnight.

Egg
G’night.
Toast
‘Night.
Panel 2 : Int. Bedroom – Continuous

Egg uses a pillow to play-smother Toast.

Egg
…Forever!
Panel 3 : Int. Bedroom – Continuous

Egg pauses for a moment.

Egg
Are you dead?
Toast (under the pillow)
Yes.
Panel 4 : Int. Bedroom – Continuous

Egg releases the pillow. Toast isn’t actually dead. Egg kisses Toast. Toast smiles.

Egg
OK G’night.
Toast
‘Night.

Comfort Shows

Comfort Shows

Strip Info

Title
Comfort Shows
Date
April 25, 2019
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Notes

Comfort Shows (Bonus)

Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Bedroom – Night

Sarah lies in bed, wrapped in a comforter, watching Netflix on her Laptop.

Laptop
Hi! What would you like to watch today?
Sarah
Reruns of The Office, please.
Panel 2 : Int. Bedroom – Continous

Laptop seems nonplussed.

Laptop
-Sigh- Again? But I made all this original content for you.
Panel 3 : Int. Bedroom – Continuous

Laptop makes an offer.

Laptop
…How about The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt?
Sarah
Reruns of The Office, please.
Panel 4 : Int. Bedroom – Continuous

Laptop presses further.

Laptop
…But Ellie Kemp-
Sarah (interrupting)
-Shhh- You’re wasting both of our time.

The Power of Waffles

The Power of Waffles

Strip Info

Title
The Power of Waffles
Date
February 15, 2019
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Notes

This is one of my most popular – and personal favorite – comics of all time.

Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Bedroom – Day

Egg lays in bed. Wrapped in a purple comforter. Toast stands at the foot.

Toast
Are you getting out of bed today?
Egg
No.
Panel 2 : Int. Bedroom – Continuous

Egg doesn’t move.

Egg
The world is hot garbage. I live here now.
Panel 3 : Int. Bedroom – Continuous

Toast makes an offering.

Toast
I made waffles.
Panel 4 : Int. Dining Room – Moments Later

Egg & Toast sit at a little table. Eating waffles. Toast is all smiles. Egg is still wrapped in the comforter.

Egg
Damn you.