Webcomic – Teague Fagan

I’m very happy to say I’m back on track with my PhD proposal now. The latest has been read by both of my supervisors and not once was it thought that I strayed too far, so I am over the moon about this! 😀

The focus has moved from animism in a general sense and is now focusing on the sea in a pre-Christian animistic context. It will be building on my previous paper on the role of water in the Gaelic Otherworld and will result in the creation of a wordless graphic novel. I am very excited to get started on this and to see where it takes me – just needs passing the initial submission once the final edits have been made so I cannot get ahead of myself.

On another ironic note, it’s been tricky to sit down and focus on art recently. I’ve been experiencing fatigue quite a bit and I think it’s due to stress. I started on a comic page but then the motivation was lost. Has anyone felt that before? Hopefully some fruit juice will be help me with that.

We have our next round of Comics of the Week!

Week of Feb 09 – 15

What Lies Beyond

Three very different looks at what lies beyond the veil of our own plane.

The Bright Side – ‘The Bright Side’ is the story of a girl named Emily who befriends Death. Together, they grow and learn and are forced to challenge everything they think they know…

Numb – Susan and Levi are childhood friends who have drifted apart. However Levi ends up in an accident that has something else behind it than just careless street crossing. Old strains are being brought up and something sinister is lurking around.

Ash in the Wind – Alexis Brangwyn is a disillusioned college student who has lost interest in the real world until she discovers a mysterious book about a local legend. Seemingly by fate, she gets a chance to investigate the site (with her crush!), but when the two end up lost in another reality, they ask themselves if they truly want to return home.
[Ash in the Wind Webtoon Mirror]

Hello everyone!

I wanted to update you on a few additions I’m making to old scenes before moving onto the next new page. Page 30 has already had an update and I’ll be revisiting Barlow and Teague’s first fight too. I’m wanting to extend it as I think it goes by too quick so there’ll be a couple of pages on that post in the near future.

My PhD proposal has proven troublesome due to my uncertainty of what idea to go for. Well I say that, I now know what I want to write about for my project but the problem I’m facing is it seems to stray too far from the original idea when I initially applied. Fortunately I did manage to speak to one of my supervisors to confirm the idea has evolved since then. The original focused on animism but it’s general and I have developed the idea into something better, in my opinion. I am hoping to showcase the new idea as such in my next meeting. This is due at the end of March so time is running out.

On a very bright note, it’s my birthday next week! Looking forward to a nice meal out with family ^^

Week of Feb 02 – 08

Trials and Triumphs

Perseverance, determination, trial and error, even luck. All of these are hallmarks of things we face in life, things that make our triumphs even sweeter.

Autumn Wig and the Crown of Fire – Autumn Wing and the Crown of Fire is about a kind half-angel kid on a grand quest through cruel lands to forge his own halo, proving his worth as an angel and hero. To achieve this, he must win the magical flame of a Sacred Beast.

Court of Roses – Court of Roses is about a ragtag troupe of bards hired to solve a murder mystery!
[Court of Roses Webtoon Mirror]

This is a bit of a late post as I am not sure how to progress since the last one. My thoughts are the same and the plans are the same, I didn’t want to sound like a broken record. However I do want to share the next few comics!

I do however want to say that I am planning on working on the next comic page this weekend. It’s made me sad how my time has been taken up so much by work (something I’d rather not waste my time on) and not the things I’m truly passionate about.

See below the next awesome collection of comics for the week! I’ll be posting again later this week to make sure I am back on track.

Week of Jan 19 – 25

Stranger in a Strange Land

Misplaced and among strangers, these characters make the best of their situation to reach their goal

True Magic – A tale of daring villagers in search of justice, and the eldritch forces they find along the way. Features implausibly handsome peasants, fun fight scenes, weird-but-cute creatures, and friendship amidst magical peril.

Of Conquests and Consequences – Of conquests and consequences is a coming of age comic where a teenage aristocrat from the North finds himself a prisoner of war and is assigned as a servant to the young heiress of one of the clans from across the desert. His captor will take him far away from his homeland and further still from his comfort zones. How will he adapt to the new culture?

Tuppence for Stardust – Tuppence for Stardust is about a young fae girl trying to navigate the perils of magic, friendship, buried secrets, and heavy metal.
[Tuppence for Stardust Webtoon Mirror]

Hi everyone!

It’s been a hectic beginning of the year thanks to work so I’m glad to post an update here. I’ve been missing working on my comic lately so I’ll be working on the next page soon! I miss the days when I would create a new page every week as I love seeing the story progress. My new job has taken a toll on me during the first week back after the Christmas holidays, it adds to me wondering if it’s even worth it. I’ve been feeling that a lot more lately. In my heart no it isn’t, but I’m holding on for the family. I worry plans will change out of my control despite me ‘knowing’ what’s coming.

Alongside this, I’ve diverged a little from my original PhD proposal as I experimented with new ideas and it left my supervisors a little confused. I am hoping I can turn this back around and I am confident I can. Just means more writing, meh!

On a positive note, I’m delighted to share the new Comics of the Week from SpiderForest so please visit and have a read if you haven’t already. I am hoping to come back with more positive news in my next update 😀

Indomitable Spirits

In a post apocalypse it takes extra strength of will to make it through. These stories are full of just those kinds of people.

All Legends Die – Cabal has fought against Death before and one, but eventually the bill must come due.

LOSTLAND – LOSTLAND is a supernatural, post-apoc adventure story following the tales of four travelers and the little twists of fate that bind them both to each other, and to one man’s grand design for this new world. Prepare for crazy humor, intense action, and a touch of mystery, all rolled into a world that changes all who travel through it.

Pneuma Vita – A post-apocalyptic story about love.

I managed to get TWO comic pages done this week due to Storm Darragh hitting Wales very harshly. My work had closed and the internet was down (other than my phone data which allowed me to upload) so it was a perfect time to get this month’s update done, plus another!

I had to switch networks to get my internet again due to the roll-out of the 3G network on a UK-wide basis (the UK is acting suspiciously in terms of its new legislations due to the recent election and I know the reason why) so here I am now.

It’s been quite a scarce Christmas this year but I am all the same looking forward to the food, drink and merriment. We’re due to break up for two weeks after this coming one so I’m very happy about that! In other news I have decided that I definitely want to pursue comic making as the medium for expressing my PhD research. I look forward to where it’s going to go. Teague Fagan has always been a result of the inspiration I’ve received from my research, especially this version after the first draft, so I am curious where it’s going to go from here.

Roll on the new year and the new experiences that await.

Hi all!

Apologies for no comic update this week. I’ve focused all of my attention on an artwork for a call for artwork and papers by Cambridge University based on ecofeminism and the fluidity of water. Very relevant to my current PhD research so the prospect of being featured is very exciting.

It’s ironic really because I’m really eager to do the next page after how I left the last one. The draft is done so it is on it’s way! In the meantime, have this sketch, Teague is very pissed:>

I’ve been really missing old coastal towns recently, particularly Cornwall and Pembrokeshire. Being reminded of them on occasion helps keep me grounded when my mind becomes too noisy. ‘Teague Fagan’ as a comic was one I started out of fun, through my love for these places and the sea. When the worries of making it more established for an audience rose up, it suddenly became less fun because instead of keeping it focused, I added more plot points, more characters, more arcs to establish; thus making it a bigger project to complete. I think that’s what’s caused me to struggle to continue over the last few months and made me want to re-think the storyline; re-establishing what made me want to start it in the first place.

If you made it this far, thank you for reading my mini brain fart. It’s actually nice to write my thoughts down ^^

Managed to complete the next page! 😀

I was worried I wouldn’t be able to make this month’s update as it’s been such a hectic few weeks. I’ve been worried about getting a new car for work and affording to get it serviced. The end is in sight now thank goodness with the worst of it over. My family have been wonderfully helpful, couldn’t have done it without them <3

My art is going to be focusing on starting my PhD project now. It’s hard going back and forth between whether I can continue with the comic or not because I do want to keep going but at the same time I do need to use my time wisely, as I have very little spare.

I’ll work on the comic when I can because no doubt I will like to come back to have a break from my PhD work. In the meantime, I hope you like the new page!

Ever made a decision and regretted it? Well, that’s how I feel with my latest post. After being away from my comic for a while, I realised how much I really don’t want to leave it alone. It seems the break definitely helped rekindle my passion for it so I will be working on the next page soon.

Thank you everyone for your patience with me, it certainly has been a journey so far. The next challenge is establishing how I am going to balance my personal work, PhD work and job. I believe it is doable if I keep to the once monthly update.

Fortunately this had coincided with the final share of the new SpiderForest comics so please see below!

New Member Spotlight – Broken Places

Politics, natural disaster, or the advances of technology can make the world a harsh place to navigate. Will these characters find treasures lost to a time before disaster struck their land? Or spiral deeper into chaos along with it?

Malatona When It Rains – Despite promises over the last twenty years, the Isahek river is flooding again. When a tax collector is shot by its banks, the provincial court must respond to the rising violence. The members of the court vie for control of their crumbling empire.

Pneuma Vita – After obtaining a mysterious book about plants, Lyka discovers a medicinal plant called “Pneuma Vita” that may be able to treat her father’s worsening asthma. But it grows in the farthest region outside of the city, far beyond everything Lyka knows…

Hollow Trail – A post apocalyptic adventure webcomic following Rosario as he explores a scary and mystifying world left behind many years ago, what type of friends will he make? And what lies along these hollow trails?

Ultraviolents – A near-future gay body horror comic about two men using underground blood sports and body modification as therapy.

LOSTLAND – A supernatural, post-apoc adventure story following the tales of four travelers and the little twists of fate that bind them both to each other, and to one man’s grand design for this new world.

Hello all! I hope you’re well and looking forward to the colder seasons. I really love Autumn and Winter (maybe not the darker morning side to it but there’s something about it that I adore).

Following on from my short break, I have decided to take a longer hiatus due to my reflections resulting in me wanting to reform my comic into a series of images as part of my PhD work. I’ve found the story I want to tell may not necessarily be told best in comic format – especially when I find the transitionary scenes between ones I most want to create more a chore.

Nonetheless, I will keep this website and the pages up. I never know, I may want to return to it for fun! For now I am leaving it indefinitely.

In the meantime, here is the next round of new comics from SpiderForest!

New Member Spotlight – Falling into a New World

Whether you’re stepping into a whole new planet, a seemingly-normal game, or your wildest dreams, these comics will let you escape from your normal responsibilities. But tread carefully, you may find more than you bargained for!

Ash in the Wind – Alexis is a disillusioned college student who has lost interest in the real world. When a chance turns up to investigate a paranormal legend (and with the boy she’s been eyeing) she seizes it. But when dreams become reality, reality becomes a nightmare.

Foreach – Jasper is an exorcist-in-training who feels beaten down by the pressures of life, friends and family. When it gets to be too much, Jasper likes to sit down and play a videogame called LOVE BOMB… but there’s more to this game than seems at first…

Slumbertown – Slumber is an unsuspecting ghost town that ALSO happens to exist as a collective dreamscape of its 32 villagers! No one can quite remember how they moved to Slumber – or who or what is keeping them there.

NEVERMIND – Two 20-somethings, Jethro and Dolly, and their experiences with extraterrestrials, particularly a curious cyclops princess named Diesel, during the extremely crusty, grungy year of 1994.

Broccoli Soup – Broccoli wakes up one day in a featureless void with no idea how they got there. The only other inhabitant of the void is their mysterious creator (and Very Best Friend) Lady Doris, who sends them away on missions to other worlds. Broccoli must bring Politeness and Goodness to the universe and make their creator proud, but there’s one problem: they don’t really know what Polite and Good even means.