Comics Tagged : Bird

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

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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

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.

The Bank Loan (Part 2)

The Bank Loan (Part 2)

Strip Info

Title
The Bank Loan (Part 2)
Date
November 13, 2022
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Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Car – Day

Kevin drives his car to the bank. On his arm sits his bird, dressed in a little collar and tie.

Bird
Listen, I need you to pretend to be me in this bank interview.
Kevin
What? Why?
Panel 2 : Int. Car – Continuous

The bird continues.

Bird
Because banks don’t give business loans to birds.
Kevin
Well, not with that attitude.
Panel 3 : Ext. Car – Continuous

The bird continues.

Bird
C’mon, be serious. Can you pretend to be me or not?
Kevin
Yeah yeah yeah. No problem.
Panel 4 : Int. Bank Office – Later

Kevin sits in a chair opposite the branch manager, who looks over the loan application. Kevin is wearing a giant parrot costume, grinning like an idiot. On his shoulder, his bird facepalms.

The Bank Loan (Part 1)

The Bank Loan (Part 1)

Strip Info

Title
The Bank Loan (Part 1)
Date
November 6, 2022
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Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Kevin’s Office – Day

Kevin sits at his desk, drawing. His bird, wearing a little collar and tie, walks up behind him.

Bird
I need a ride to the bank.
Kevin
Why?
Bird
Because I can’t drive.
Panel 2 : Int. Kevin’s Office – Continuous

Kevin looks confused.

Kevin
No- why do you need to go to the bank?
Bird
Because I have an interview for a business loan.
Panel 3 : Int. Kevin’s Office – Continuous

Same.

Kevin
Why do you have an interview for a business loan?
Bird
Because I don’t have the capital to start a business myself! Obviously!
Panel 4 : Int. Kevin’s Office – Continuous

Kevin turns around in his chair and smirks.

Kevin
So you’re saying you need seed money?
Bird
Forget it. I’ll take the bus.

Probably Just The Wind

Probably Just The Wind

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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.

All That Flapping

All That Flapping

Strip Info

Title
All That Flapping
Date
August 14, 2022
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Transcript

Panel 1 : Ext. Kevin’s House – Day

Close up on Kevin, wearing a bike helmet. His parrot sits on his shoulder.

Kevin
What’s flying like?
Bird
Honestly? Overrated.
Panel 2 : Ext. Kevin’s House – Continuous

The bird continues.

Bird
Sure, it’s fun to soar above the trees. But it’s also exhausting. All that flapping.
Panel 3 : Ext. Kevin’s House – Continuous

Wider to reveal Kevin is standing on the roof of his house, looking over the edge. A pillow lashed to his chest and a bedsheet fastened to his arms as makeshift wings.

Kevin
Huh. So should I rethink this?
Char
Nah. You’re gonna love it.

Daily Affirmations

Daily Affirmations

Strip Info

Title
Daily Affirmations
Date
August 7, 2022
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Transcript

Panel 1 : Int. Kevin’s House – Day

Kevin’s parrot smiles into his mirror.

Bird
Who’s a pretty bird? Who’s a pwitty widdle birdy? You are!
Panel 2 : Int. Kevin’s House – Continuous

The bird realizes Kevin is watching from the doorway behind him. Kevin snickers.

Panel 3 : Int. Kevin’s House – Continuous

The bird snaps.

Bird
What? Shut up! Like you don’t do it too!
Panel 4 : Int. Kevin’s House – Continuous

The bird continues.

Bird
Get outta here, pencilneck!

Kevin’s smirk fades.

Panel 5 : Int. Kevin’s House – Later

Kevin stands in front of his bathroom mirror. Frowning and tearing up, he points to himself.

Kevin
Don’t let him call you a pencilneck! Who’s a big, strong man? You are!

No “Off” Switch

No “Off” Switch

Strip Info

Title
No “Off” Switch
Date
June 12, 2022
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Transcript

Panel 1 : Ext. Beach – Day

Kevin sits on a beach chair on a sunny shore. Wearing an open Hawaiian shirt, he clasps his hands behind his head and smiles. His bird perches on his elbow.

Kevin
Isn’t this great? A week away from social media! No F.O.M.O. No stress…
Panel 2 : Ext. Beach – Continuous

Kevin and his bird sit in silence, soaking up the sun and surf.

Panel 3 : Ext. Beach – Continous

Another moment of quiet.

Panel 4 : Ext. Beach – Continous

Kevin’s bird turns to him.

Bird
You’re thinking of ways to turn this into content, aren’t you?
Kevin
Yes. I’m very broken.