Comics Tagged : Bird

A Very Accurate Halloween Costume

A Very Accurate Halloween Costume
Bonus Panel
A Very Accurate Halloween Costume

Strip Info

Title
A Very Accurate Halloween Costume
Date
October 30, 2023
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Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Day

Kevin sits at his desk, drawing on his Cintiq. Behind him, his bird stands on a pumpkin on a table. His bird is wearing a little black t-shirt, blue pants, and a sandy blonde wig, just like Kevin.

Bird
Look! I dressed up as you for Halloween!
Kevin
Oh god…
Panel 2 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Continuous

Kevin’s bird furrows his brow.

Bird (mocking)
“Hi. I’m Kevin. I’m a little bit grumpy all the time…”
Kevin
Please stop.
Panel 3 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Continuous

His bird continues:

Bird (mocking)
“…I’d sure be a lot happier if I didn’t tie my self-worth to my productivity…”
Kevin (rolling eyes)
Yeah yeah. Very funny.
Panel 4 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Continuous

Kevin’s bird starts to walk away.

Bird (mocking)
“Whelp! Off to make a comic with a mediocre punchline!”

Kevin swivels around in his chair.

Kevin
Oh fuck off!
Bonus Panel : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Later

Later, Kevin’s bird stands in front of an iPad, drawing something. He turns around to see Kevin standing behind him, wearing an ill-fitting green parrot suit — just like him.

Bird
Am I supposed to be offended? You look great!

The Tetris Effect

The Tetris Effect

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Title
The Tetris Effect
Date
October 16, 2023
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Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Day

Kevin slouches on his couch, bags under his eyes, playing his Switch. Next to him, an empty bag of Doritos and a few empty beer bottles. His bird, perched above him, leans in.

Bird
Umm… are you okay?
Kevin
I read that playing Tetris helps distract your brain from anxious thoughts.
Panel 2 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Continuous

His bird looks concerned.

Bird
You’ve been playing for the last nine hours straight.
Kevin
Have you seen the news lately?
Panel 3 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Continuous

His bird looks off into the distance, thinking, as Kevin goes back to his game.

Panel 4 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Continuous

Kevin continues playing, his bird nestled under his arm. The bird lays its head on Kevin’s chest, watching him play.

The Best Streaming Service

The Best Streaming Service
Bonus Panel
The Best Streaming Service

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Title
The Best Streaming Service
Date
October 2, 2023
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Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Day

Kevin walks through the front door of his apartment at night, taking off his jacket. His bird sits on a nearby table, playing jacks. The bird looks up at Kevin.

Bird
Hey! Where have you been?
Kevin
At the gas station, filling up my car.
Panel 2 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Continuous

Kevin hangs up his jacket as his bird looks at him skeptically.

Bird
For three hours?
Kevin
Yeah. There was this amazing movie on Gas Station TV.
Panel 3 : Ext. Gas Station – Earlier

Kevin stands at the pump, staring at the tiny gas station TV, holding back tears. He holds the pump handle in his hand. The gas cap on his car is open. He hasn’t even started pumping gas yet. The sun is setting. A line of cars behind him HONK incessantly at him.

Panel 4 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Continuous

Kevin shrugs.

Kevin
Scorsese? At the Exxon?!
Bird
These streaming wars are getting out of hand.
Panel 5 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Continuous

An attendant approaches Kevin at the pump.

Attendant
Sir? Are you crying?
Kevin (clearly crying)
No! It’s the gas fumes! Shut up!

Every GenX Kid’s Dream

Every GenX Kid’s Dream
Bonus Panel
Every GenX Kid’s Dream

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Title
Every GenX Kid’s Dream
Date
August 6, 2023
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Panel 1 : Int. Teenage Kevin’s Room – Day

Teenage Kevin looks surprised when Future Kevin appears out of a wormhole behind him.

In the year 1993…
Future Kevin
Hey Kevin! I’m YOU from the future! I’ve got great news!
Panel 2 : Int. Teenage Kevin’s Room – Continuous

Future Kevin continues.

Future Kevin
Thirty years from now, they’re going to make a great TMNT movie!
Teenage Kevin (O.S.)
Big deal. We’ve already had three TMNT movies.

Future Kevin holds up a poster for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtes: Mutant Mayhem.

Panel 3 : Int. Teenage Kevin’s Room – Continuous

Future Kevin continues.

Future Kevin
Yeah, but this one will have a score by Trent Reznor!
Teenage Kevin (dismissive)
~OK cool~ Thanks for letting me know. Bye!

Teenage Kevin waves his future self away.

Panel 4 : Int. Teenage Kevin’s Room – Continuous

Future Kevin shrugs.

Future Kevin
I thought you’d be excited! What are you do–
Teenage Kevin (interrupting)
JUST GO!

We now can see that Teenage Kevin, hunched over, has hastily thrown a blanket over his groin.

Bonus Panel : Int. Future Kevin’s House – Later

Back in the future, Future Kevin stands in his living room, shivering in disgust. Nearby, his bird scoffs.

Bird
It’s your fault. You gotta knock, remember?

Catching Up

Catching Up
Bonus Panel
Catching Up

Strip Info

Title
Catching Up
Date
July 30, 2023
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Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Apartment – Day

Kevin, wearing a Hawaiian shirt and carrying luggage, stands in the doorway of his house. His bird greets him with raised wings.

Bird
Hey hey! Welcome back from vacation!
Kevin
Thanks! What did I miss?
Panel 2 : Int. Apartment – Continuous

Kevin’s bird ponders.

Bird
Let’s see… He renamed it “X”, but he doesn’t own the trademark. So there probably a bunch of lawsuits coming. Also: he limited the number of tweets you can read without paying.
Panel 3 : Int. Apartment – Continuous

Kevin’s smile fades. His face ages as he listens to his bird go on.

Bird
Oh! And he started paying people to post, but you have to subscribe first – which kinda sounds like a pyramid scheme?
Panel 4 : Int. Apartment – Continuous

Kevin turns around and walks away, dragging his luggage with him. His bird calls after him.

Bird
…and did I mention he wants us to use it as a banking app? BECAUSE HE WANTS US TO USE IT AS A BANKING APP!
Bonus Panel 1 : Ext. Beach – Later

Now at the beach at sunset, Kevin drags his luggage behind him as he walks into the ocean.

Bonus Panel 2 : Ext. Beach – Later

Kevin is gone under the water. All that’s left are his footsteps and the drag marks of his luggage.

A Shorts Story

A Shorts Story
Bonus Panel
A Shorts Story

Strip Info

Title
A Shorts Story
Date
July 2, 2023
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Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Apartment – Day

Kevin stands in his apartment, wearing teal shorts, revealing his skinny, pale legs. His bird, standing on a nearby table, leans over in interest.

Bird
What’s with the shorts? You never wear shorts
Kevin
I’m going to a BBQ and it’s too hot out for pants.
Panel 2 : Int. Apartment – Continuous

The bird continues.

Bird
Wow. You’re wearing them in public? But people will see your bare legs!
Kevin
I know. But I’m sure no one will notice.
Panel 3 : Ext. Field – Later

Kevin is at the BBQ. Some jerk yells to the crowd.

Some Jerk
Hey everyone! The chicken legs we ordered are here!
Panel 4 : Int. Apartment – Later

After the party, Kevin is back home.

Bird
Sooo… how’d it go?
Kevin
Never again.

Kevin sets his shorts on fire with a lighter.

At a Loss

At a Loss

Strip Info

Title
At a Loss
Date
April 30, 2023
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Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. BuzzFeed Office – Day

Kevin walks into the lobby of BuzzFeed. Headphones in, backpack on, lanyard clipped to his pants pocket. He looks non-challant.

Panel 2 : Int. BuzzFeed Office – Moments Later

Kevin stops at the receptionist’s desk. The receptionist points off-panel. Kevin takes his headphone out of his ear and raises his eyebrows to listen to what the receptionist is saying.

Panel 3 : Int. BuzzFeed Office – Later

Kevin stands in a nearby hallway. A sad look on his face. He hands over a yellow BuzzFeed “LOL” icon to a person with a BuzzFeed logo for a face. The literal personification of the company, if you will.

Panel 4 : Int. Apartment – Later

Later, at home, Kevin lies on his side on his couch. Under a blanket, he stares off into the distance. Over him, on the top edge of the couch, his bird perches, extending a wing in an awkward, concerned gesture.

Starting A New Hobby – Part 2

Starting A New Hobby – Part 2

Strip Info

Title
Starting A New Hobby – Part 2
Date
April 2, 2023
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Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Day

Kevin stands at his table, wearing a metalworking visor, apron, and gloves. He holds a welding torch in his hand. On the table in front of him, a vise holds a piece of metal. Kevin’s bird, wearing a visor of his own, looks on from a pile of nearby metalworking gear.

Kevin
OK! After buying all this gear, I’m finally ready to try my new hobby for the first time!
Panel 2 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Continuous

Kevin presses his torch to the metal. Sparks fly everywhere.

Panel 3 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Continuous

Kevin turns off the torch. The metal has melted into an unattractive lump.

Panel 4 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Continuous

Kevin turns to walk away, throwing the torch over his shoulder.

Kevin
Whelp, I’m no good at this. I quit!
Panel 5 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Months Later

Kevin sits on his couch, rubbing his chin in thought.

Kevin
I think I want to try a new craft as a hobby…

His bird facepalms.

Starting A New Hobby – Part 1

Starting A New Hobby – Part 1
Bonus Panel
Starting A New Hobby – Part 1

Strip Info

Title
Starting A New Hobby – Part 1
Date
March 26, 2023
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Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Day

Kevin sit on his couch, rubbing his chin in thought. His bird sits on his arm.

Kevin
I think I want to learn a new skill as a hobby.
Bird
Cool!
Panel 2 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Months Later

Kevin sits at his table, hunched over his laptop. His bird sits on his shoulder.

Bird
Make anything yet?
Kevin
Not yet. I’m still researching techniques and gear…
Panel 3 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Months Later

Kevin sits in the same spot, wearing protective eyewear. Some metalworking gear sits on the table next to him.

Bird
Anything yet?
Kevin
Not yet. I need better gear…
Panel 4 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Month’s Later

Kevin sits at the same spot, wearing a leather apron and a safety face shield. Metalworking gear sits on the table next to him. His bird sits atop a pile of unopened boxes of stuff behind him.

Bird
Anythi-
Kevin (interrupting)
Look: this is half the fun of this for me, okay?!
Panel 5 : Ext. Graveyard – Day

A tombstone reads: “Here lies Kevin. Who almost started a new hobby.”

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.

The Real MVP

The Real MVP

Strip Info

Title
The Real MVP
Date
February 12, 2023
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Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Football Stadium – Evening

Confetti rains down on a football field at the end of the Super Bowl. A sportscaster interviews Kevin on the field. Kevin wears a player’s uniform and holds the M.V.P. trophy.

Kevin
(panting)
…Well, y’know, -pant- time was running out. I didn’t -pant- think I could hold on to it, but then I did…
Panel 2 : Int. Football Stadium – Continuous

Kevin hoists the M.V.P. trophy above his head.

Kevin
…I just want to thank God, my team, and my parents for believing in me. Miracles can happen! Thank you!!
Panel 3 : Int. TV Studio – Continuous

Cut to the studio, where two sportscasters chat.

Sportscaster 1
And there you have it: Kevin McShane named M.V.P. for remembering to bring home his tupperware from the Super Bowl potluck.
Panel 4 : Int. Kevin’s Apartment – Continuous

Cut to real life. Kevin stands in his apartment, holding his tupperware up like the M.V.P. trophy. Behind him, his bird quips:

Bird
You’re sooo proud of yourself.
Kevin
I always forget!

The Bank Loan (Part 3)

The Bank Loan (Part 3)

Strip Info

Title
The Bank Loan (Part 3)
Date
November 20, 2022
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Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Bank Office – Day

The bank Branch Manager sits behind his desk opposite Kevin and his bird, looking over a handfull of papers.

Branch Manager
Sir, this business plan was clearly written by your pet bird, and we don’t give bank loans to birds.
Panel 2 : Bank Office – Continuous

Dressed in a large, green bird outfit, Kevin scoffs. Dressed in a collar and tie, his bird perches next to him.

Kevin
That’s preposterious! Are you suggesting I’m not the one who came up with the idea for…
Panel 3 : Int. Bank Office – Continuous

Kevin picks up one of the loan application papers in front of him and reads it briefly.

Panel 4 : Bank Office – Continuous

Kevin returns to his hauty posture.

Kevin
…”Pluckr: The Dating App for Birds?”
Panel 5 : Int. Car – Later

Kevin drives home from the bank. On his shoulder, his bird throws up his wings in disgust.

Bird
It’s a billion dollar idea!
Kevin
Obviously. They have no vision.