Yes, at first, I really was using a golf pencil and a magic marker. My methods may have improved dramatically since this strip, but the quality has stayed pretty much the same.
Adam’s font is Monaco, which is what I use for all my programming. It doesn’t do italics or bold, so I decided to use IRC markers instead.
That screenshot of the next strip in Comic Life is called “foreshadowing.” I’ll pause here so you can take a moment to write that down.
Transcript (for search robots)
Panel 1
Mike is staring over Adam’s shoulder at the computer. Adam is still unshaven.
Mike
You haven’t had a snack in over an hour. What’s so interesting?
Adam
I’m creating a new webcomic with a golf pencil, a magic marker, and a comic-generating program I found on my hard drive.
Mike
Can I see it?
Panel 2
Adam shows Mike his comic so far (it’s actually a screenshot of strip #3).
Adam
Well, whaddia think?
Panel 3
Mike walks away.
Mike
Don’t quit your day job.
Panel 4
Adam
(still at the computer) Heh heh… Joke’s on him. I don’t have a day job.
