issue 89 - Gregory: the really angry robot

This issue of Gregory is a tribute. Sadly, it came out of the death of one of my best friends father. The story was told at his visitation and it made me smile. I wanted to share it with my readers, so that his memory would live on in a lovingly comedic tribute. A fitting tribute to a man who will be missed. ENJOY! (I did tweak the story just a bit, for comedy value. Basically, the last two panels. The rest is true.)

issue 88 - Gregory: the really angry robot

We've talked about the subtle touches that I add to 'Gregory', the things that you may not always catch on the first reading. Some are more obvious than others, but I try and include little things every issue. In this one, you'll notice that one thing changes in the second to last panel that puts the punch in the punchline. If you miss it, the joke doesn't work. It's risky for me to put all my eggs in one visual basket, but I think it's part of the reason I love doing this so much. It makes me laugh. ENJOY!

issue 87 - Gregory: the really angry robot

As I was having to sit through 'The Legend of Zorro', I came across the scene with the pipe smoking horse. A lightning bolt from the sky hit me and I HAD to add him to the strip! He fits right in with The Smoking Moose and The Smoking Goose. It was too perfect. This issue also allowed me to rehash the "Horses are pretty." joke. A classic. ENJOY!

issue 86 - Gregory: the really angry robot

Sadly, I had to look up the joke for this one. The issue is a tie-in with a children't show from my past and one that you may recognize. It also allows Gregory to get a good put down, at my expense. Sometimes it's the simple things that I enjoy the most. ENJOY!

issue 85 - Gregory: the really angry robot

Once again, my artistic skills with MS Paint are put to the test. However, I was pretty happy with the overall results. (except my full body shot.) The concept started out really simple in my head, but in order to pull it off.... it took a lot of time and patience. The end result is a very visual joke and one that I still get a kick out of. ENJOY!

issue 84 - Gregory: the really angry robot

I have no idea why I love Mark and Steve so much, but darn it.... I do. The artwork, the jokes, the looks, the interaction between the two of thme. It's so much fun! This issue is based around a joke that I would TOTALLY tell, but instead, I gave it to Steve instead. This one gets me everytime. ENJOY!

issue 83 - Gregory: the really angry robot

I've always wanted to be a superhero, who hasn't? This was my chance to spread my wings and try it out! Sadly, 'Touchy-Feely Guy' isn't so supportive. Behold: The Wind Breaker!!!! ENJOY! (p.s. there is a tie-in with another strip I did for a while called 'Preacher.' Only certain people will get the joke. Truly an inside joke.)

issue 82 - Gregory: the really angry robot

As you can clearly see, my skills with MS Paint are put to the test here with a full body shot of myself. It's not a pretty sight, but it had to be done for the sake of the joke. Samara is back and hilarity ensues. ENJOY!

issue 81 - Gregory: the really angry robot

More fun with Fat Damon and Fat Affleck! This time, it's for keeps. That's all I have to say about that. ENJOY!

issue 80 - Gregory: the really angry robot

When my friends and I sit around, weird things happen. Out of one of those sitting around sessions, the concept of Fat Damon was born. He's basically Matt Damon, the actor, but he's overweight. And of course, if you have Fat Damon.... you need Fat Affleck. The whole concept was really funny to myself and the others in the room, when it was created. Again, I don't know how well it translates. I still giggle when I see them and you'll see them again.... trust me. ENJOY! (oh and by the way, this is not a dig on overweight people.... my apologies to anyone who is offended.)

issue 79 - Gregory: the really angry robot

Anyone who's seen my group photos for the Gregory-verse, may have noticed a couple of characters that never actually appeared in any issues. My biggest fan and co-author of his own version of 'Gregory', asked about those unused characters. I promised him that I'd use them at some point and from that promise came this issue. I rolled all of the characters into the same issue and stuck them in the 'waiting room' for the comic strip itself. As if the characters were all in the background of the strip itself and waiting for their big chance in the spotlight. It's another bizarre concept and another reason why 'Gregory' doesn't play by the rules. That's why I love it! ENJOY!

issue 78 - Gregory: the really angry robot

Disowning my own comic, in my own comic? It's like 'Inception' or something. Here we meet two new character's, Mark and Steve. I don't know if I'd call them uber-fans of Gregory and myself or rip-offs or stand-in actors? They just look kind of like Gregory and myself, except with different personalities and can't seem to stay in character. I also included the awesome character 'Napoleon Dynamite' and his creation.... The Liger. (yes, I stole The Liger drawing directly from the DVD artwork.) I really enjoy the look and feel of this issue, I just don't know how well it translates to the reader. ENJOY!

issue 77 - Gregory: the really angry robot

I wrote this issue based on a person I knew who was driving a Ford Festiva. I won't name names, as I don't want to embarass anyone. To be honest, I'm not sure I ever even showed this to the person who inspired it. Sadly, this one didn't turn out as funny as it did in my head during the creation process. The timing works funny in print form. Whatever.... ENJOY!

issue 76 - Gregory: the really angry robot

The crappy ninja is continuing to try out his skills on the reader, but sadly.... they don't work. After these initial two issues, the crappy ninja became pretty popular. I know I have at least one issue done by a reader that includes the crappy ninja. Gotta love the fans! ENJOY!

issue 75 - Gregory: the really angry robot

Ninja's are all the rage again, but I was a fan from back in the 80's. I've always loved them and just accidentially drew one while goofing around. In all my wisdom, I thought, why not make a crappy ninja? A ninja that knows what he's supposed to do and maybe has a slight idea how to do it, but just isn't very good at it. Hence, a bit of fried gold. ENJOY!

issue 74 - Gregory: the really angry robot

In my real life, for those who don't know me, I love horror films. I'm a big time geek for them. This issue was another celebrity tie-in, but a movie character rather than a real life celebrity. I had just seen the remake of 'The Ring' and felt the urge to include Samara in the Gregory-verse. My artwork, again, shows a lack of skill with the computer. But it makes up for it in comedy.... I hope. ENJOY!

issue 73 - Gregory: the really angry robot

The Gregory-verse has always been a simple place. One built around 2 dimensions and not much else. On occasion, I'd soup things up a bit and make it fancier.... and this issue is kind of a stab at myself and my lack of skills with MS Paint. The original idea was to use the more 3D type art for future issues, but that never really panned out. What I made instead was little references to it, like in this issue. ENJOY!

issue 72 - Gregory: the really angry robot

This is yet another issue that was inspired by my job at the blood bank. During the initial west nile virus outbreak, it was all the news could talk about and a constant topic at work. Therefore, I felt like I should respond and this is what came out. The dialouge is actually pretty accurate. If I get stumped for something funny to say in real life, I'll make something up.... exactly like in this issue. As a matter of fact, I'm pretty sure I've said the exact same thing as what was said here before. ENJOY!

issue 71 - Gregory: the really angry robot

I have no problems with smokers. I also don't write 'Gregory' to be preachy. This issue is an attempt to be neither anti-smoker or preachy.... it's just meant to be funny. (plus, I love The Smoking Moose. Love him.) ENJOY!

issue 70 - Gregory: the really angry robot

Despite my off color humor on my various podcasts and even in real life, I kept 'Gregory' pretty clean. Granted, there was a little bad language in the early days and a little potty humor along the way.... but I still kept it PG to PG-13 at best. This issue is a little more "blue" than normal, but it was worth it for the joke. ENJOY!

issue 69 - Gregory: the really angry robot

This issue was created directly out of actual experiences. I found out, while working at the blood bank, that people really don't dig blood all the much. A lot of folks have issues with it. They also have issues with blood clots. Yup, they're disgusting little booger type things, but I think they're cool. If you get a chance to see one, take a good look.... it's interesting. ENJOY!

issue 68 - Gregory: the really angry robot

For about 4 1/2 years, I worked in a blood bank. It only makes sense that my time spent there would bleed into the comic. (all puns intended.) This was the first issue to include aspects of my job and also the first time that Gregory really respected me. Of course, all characters in the comic are splintered aspects of my own personality.... so I guess I was proud of myself? That makes sense. ENJOY!

issue 67 - Gregory: the really angry robot

While watching a commercial for the IFC, I saw Hallie Kate Eisenberg from the movie 'Paulie' and Pepsi commecial fame. She was talking about being an independent film maker and said her film was going to be called 'Horses Are Pretty', because.... "Horses ARE pretty." I loved it and it made me laugh. A prime example of my style of humor. I adopted it for my own and beat it to death. That's what lead to this issue, which lead to the creation of the first and only 'Gregory: the really angry robot' animated short. It was put together by none other than Keyz, formerly of The Awful Show. This was long before The Awful Show or before I even knew him. It was never finished the way it was supposed to be done, but it is 95% done and I still love it. If I can find a way to post it here, I absolutely will. ENJOY!

(SIDE NOTE: I am deathly afraid of horses.)

(here's the clip i'm referring to. LOL)

issue 66 - Gregory: the really angry robot

The final issue in this series with Carol Channing. Again, my apologies to Carol Channing. I'm sure you're not evil.... but for the sake of the joke, it's funnier this way. Nonsense, it's whats for dinner. ENJOY! (is it intentional that this is issue 66? isn't that a bit too close to 666? OOOO, scary.)

issue 65 - Gregory: the really angry robot

A 'Bloody Mary' rip-off? What more can you ask for in an online comic? But when you throw in an Oompah Loompah, Carol Channing and a bald guy? You've got comedy gold or so I believe. This is a favorite issue of mine. It's nonsense at its finest. It has detailed artwork. (for me using MS Paint) I just love this issue all the way around. I just hope Carol Channing can forgive me for this. I'm sure she's a very sweet lady. ENJOY!