An Explanation
Update: Been making several ninja edits over the past few hours, you should be able to post comments now without errors. Site is currently 90% done. Individual pages need work and I can’t figure out how to call updates from Twitter (their default widget is ugly as hell).
I originally had a long-winded explanation as to why I tend to disappear without warning but I scrapped it because it all boils down to one thing — I only draw when I’m inspired, and I’m only inspired when I’m unhappy about something. I’m not about to start cranking out half-assed shit just to meet a deadline. When I create something, it has to be the best I can possibly make it to my ability. I’m not about to let CUEK become one of those shit strips you see in the newspaper.
That being said — I struck gold a few weeks ago and have been working ever since trying to get this… “new thing” I’m trying into motion. Coupled with a redesign, it’s going to be… well, a story comic. Whether it’s one entire page a week or several panels every few days, I’m taking a break from the norm and telling you a story that you may or may not be already familiar with.
In the meantime, have a fantastical new year — eat, drink, and be fat and drunk.
Art never comes from happiness. — Chuck Palahniuk
Anonymous
This is a test post, if you can see this it means it’s working!
Taurus
I love chuck palahniuk!
Anyway, glad you’re back! Happy New Year!
STOKED for the new stuff. Great layout. : )
Nordi
happy new year bro!
Crux
I have to admit, you had a lot of us hanging there. Boy was it a shock to see you come back out of the blew. I must admit I can sympathize but a sooner warning would of been nice too… But we’re fans we’ll forgive you.
Great to see you back.
Liane
….
YAY!!
SPennLUE
I like the new site.
AMK
This interface is a wonder.
RedRevolver
YEAH! Enzo is back again =D. I keep checking back here almost every day for a new comic. Do whatever you want man, as long as they come eventually, I’ll still be reading.
Janice
*Clap, Clap, Clap*
A-non
Fair enough. I suppose there are pros and cons to this…fans get to see more comics-but at the cost of your happiness. But if they want you to be happy…no comics.
spacer
yesss Enzo’s back! I ate drank was fat and drunk. Hope your inspiration isn’t stemming from unhappiness but if it is.. well, thanks for taking a hit for the team mate
jubejube
Glad to hear from you enzo!! Sorry the comics only come at the expense of your happiness….but they’re pretty genius! Worthwhile sacrifice? =] Keep writing and we’ll keep coming back.
KNeZ
YAY! Welcome back man. Love the new layout. I want ur babies.
Enzo
THAT CAN BE ARRANGED
Gen
Sickkkk!!!
I’m so excited!!
Drew
i love the fact that you are poking fun at yourself.
it makes my insides all warm
Heisenberg
art never comes from happiness… Diary?
Vonnegut likens that type of story to one about a cockroach, shitty life, almost up to par, then shitty again.
good to see you back. almost lost faith
alonso
yooooooooooooooooooooo happy new year man, GREAT work with the site ur using my fav colours yay!:D + the way u did the header n the whole top rocks its very unique.
Colin
I love you, Enzo. <3
here's what i think..
like- the layout, the colors, the clickiness of the buttons, etc./whatever
nuetral about wordpress, comic press, vbulletin, cigarettes, and pure emotional rage
dislike- that this site is no longer fueled by redbull, i hope this isnt a brand representation issue, also: i hope you havent switched to drinking more “emo” type drinks [like your own blood, that's gross], caffeine is a barrior crossing favorite of all people [ps. also, please dont switch to crack.. would you tell us if you were now on crack?!?! disappearing and being happy for days..]
Drew
My spider sense is tingling right now… IM COMIN MARY JANE!!!!
Drew
My ants are still tingling… SOMEONE DO SOMETHING!!!!
here's what i think..
lol.. ew, you have ants X]
Drew
Shit i ment PANTS
emokid
you shit in your pants.
Michael Bolman
SO basically you are saying that you aren’t ment for the cartoon business? Well go fuck a duck buddy…
Enzo
I’m not your buddy, guy.
Drew
Well im not your guy, buddy.
nota
uhm yose fail its im not your buddy guy then im not your guy friend then im not ur freind buddy, hence my point being that drew aka you fail. that is all carry on with your pointless lives without my guiding light. ^o^
player
I guess all of you can go fuck a duck right now, cuz i am getting damn sick of these buddies fucking with these guys
emokid
fuck a duck?
Drew
so far so good
Name
That makes me not want you to make comics anymore.
But whatever man.
Awesome.
Mari :D
Enzo!
the boyfriend and i are big fans, read through your whole site in an hour and we couldnt stop laughing. yeah this happened in my school library haha
About the inspiration: sorry it only really comes around when youre feeling shitty, but hey, in that case no news is good news right? if you really want some inspiration, date a crazy chick. you’ll be fine and dandy one day, moping around the next because…well idk i dont think im too crazy of a chick so i wouldnt know (you’d need one of those batshit insane girls-i hear theyre really good in bed though) (shit maybe i *am* crazy ;D ). if youre already dating someone, good for you for finding someone that doesnt drive you nuts lol
anyways we’re checking up every day for something!
also, i like the changes youve made to the site
Tushir
ossom enzo…keep it up…
Sydnee
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! What happened to the old site?! Where are all the old comics?! and WHAT HAPPENED TO THE AWESOME GRAPHIC AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE?!?!?!?! The last of these, is for sure, the most depressing of them all!
PLEAAASE answer my quesions and add the old graphic back! I miss it so much.
hadhemi
soo touching !!! i guess after 9 it’s not good to wet ur paints lool
bobbi
dont touch me im naked
Steven Kang
>Loves how Michael Bolman read this entire post just to talk shit about Enzo<
Love your work, dude. And now that I think about it, I can only think of things to draw when i'm feeling like shit, so do your thing. I, for one, am not going to rush you into feelin' depressed.
-Steven