October marks not only one of the best seasons of the year, but it also marks the anniversary of The Deadlys™!

The strip first appeared online on October 4, 2010 and quickly gained a following. Throughout the years, I’ve watched in amazement as people have become fans of these characters and dedicated so much of their love and attention to them. It’s hard to describe just how cool it is to see something you make bring so many people joy.

When I started the original strip, I knew exactly how I wanted it to end. Fortunately I was able to do just that when I wrapped up the original comic in 2019. I loved the idea of leaving it open, as if we were just visiting and had to go home but the family kept on.

Over the years, I’ve tried to expand on the world by doing stories and other series but ultimately nothing had the staying power that the original did. I’ve always wondered if I should’ve kept it going but, at the time, I was afraid of it becoming stale and tarnishing the series as a whole.

So now, staring at the 15th anniversary of one of my most successful comics, I begin to wonder if we should visit the family again and see how they’re doing but I’m afraid to venture back into the portal alone.

So what do you think? Would you like to see more of The Deadlys™ and find out what they’ve been up to the last few years? Let me know down in the comments (despite rumors to the contrary, I can’t read your minds).

Thanks for reading!

Just in time for Halloween, we’re republishing the entire classic Deadlys comic series in these two collectors volumes. Now you can take the family on the go with you or just keep them at home for those stormy nights of reading fun.

Grab your copies from the studio store today!
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The Deadlys™ celebrate their 15th anniversary this year. For a while now I’ve had numerous people ask me if I’d ever repost the original series again. Before, I wasn’t sure, but given the special occasion and some deep reflection over the past few years, I’ve decided to post it again. I’ve included the more expanded explanation below.

(Originally posted in The Deadlys™ Nooseletter)

There are periods in everyone’s life where they experience a massive shift in their being. The world looks almost completely different than it did just five years ago. While I won’t go into details, I’ve lost a few very close souls, one of which was a huge supporter of my comics work.

As I pick up the pieces and try to find my new groove without these people, I find myself returning to things that came from a time when I was more sure of my place in the world. One of them is The Deadlys.

You’re probably a little confused as to why you’re getting this email. As it turns out, I had to reactivate my Deadlys site to get some info I needed. As I booted it up, I felt like I needed to leave it running after I was done. I’ve had a lot of people ask if I would ever put the comic back online so…here you go.

I won’t make grand promises of future content at this point because, well, I’m terrible at sticking with things. I’m trying to improve though so if I feel like I can honestly commit to something new, I’ll look at making new Deadlys content for all of you. I think it would help me to revisit something positive…maybe make a special someone proud of me once again.

I guess I just wanted to reach out and say thank you to you, my most diehard fans, for your patience and support through the years. I hope you enjoy going back and reading the original series.

Take care and (hopefully) more soon.

If you have any thoughts about this milestone or ideas for future content you’d like to see, please comment below.

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