Bushidō continues what was started in last week’s strip, Hinomaru, after jefbot felt dishonored by the Cornfather. If you missed it, click here.
Had a lot of fun drawing this one since I got to play around a bit with the style, inks and textures of the strip. Hope you like!
this one made me actually laugh out loud! the last panel with the samurai cuddling his little dolly is my absolute favorite. possibly of all of them.
thanks, abbie! i put a lot of extra time into this one, so it’s nice to hear you liked it so much. 🙂
AWESOME. Please tell me that little toy exists.
yep, it does exist, Muppetmaker! i used it to model the action figure in the strip, so in addition to it being completely awesome, it came in useful, too.
Ha! Not only is the writing on this one hysterical but the artwork is outta this world …wide web, bot! I love the samurai outfit and the look in Jefbot’s eyes when he’s going in for the kill. It’s also nice to see the Iron Giant doll…er, I mean action figure making an appearance in the strip. As always, phenomenal work, bot. This strip is an “iron” GIANT success. 😉
thanks, Michael. glad you know it’s the Iron Giant in real life! i actually wasn’t sure if you did. 😉
this made me laugh! i just love jefbot as a samurai…
me too, j! i just might have to bring samurai jef back for further adventures.
Ha! That is excellent! The writing is so clever, and your switch between fantasy and reality is wonderful! OUTSTANDING job! I LOVE this strip! I enjoy the eye line while thinking about hitting the Cornfather while he holds your action figure.
so glad you found so many things to like about this strip, funnyshaffer! that whole blending of fantasy and reality has always been a favorite convention of mine, so i’m happy to see you liked it here. 🙂
Bot, you’re really really… dunno. I sorry little thing, perhaps. Learn from a master action figure collector! Never leave your beloved “children” at the reach of anyone! mines are all in cases with electic fields and rabid pirahnas trained to kill anyone but me (the trick here being “TRAINED”). Then you can perform all acts of revenge (and not so excusable revenge) in whoever you want without being blackmailed by the safety of your beloved collection items.
*glares at lil sis who is getting far too close to Jareth The Goblin King action figure*
Get away from HIM you lil sis or I’ll send you to Xinda!!!
(Also, always have a bullet-proof menace up your sleeve)
*watches as lil sis runs in fear of being send to Xinda*
>:D
i may need to borrow your “electric fields and rabid piranhas,” Sonitan! most of my valuable stuff is stored away in boxes, but a few figures and toys are still in reach of others’ dirty, prying hands.
my favorite part is that CORNFATHER calls IRON GIANT, “IRON MAN”. only a real rube would do that! oops, have i revealed too much geek?
your “geekness” has definitely been revealed by your comment, g. we welcome you with open arms. 😉
Brilliant as always, Jeff.
“brilliant”? “as always”!? thanks, Kevin!!!
Nice work, Jeff. Your art skills are definitely growing and it’s nice to see you spreading your wings!
thanks Stan, i appreciate the compliment! i’m learning with every strip.
Yet another strip to bring tears to my eyes from laughing so hard. Beautifully drawn and executed, Jefbot. I so wanted to give the umbrella wielding “Samurai Jefbot” a hug in the 3rd panel, that expression was priceless. Again, kudos!
Hmm was that an umbrella or something else? Curious minds want to know. 😉
after all the cornfather has put jefbot through, i’m sure he could use that hug, SpankyMcBubbles! oh, and his “weapon” is actually a nerf bat. 🙂
nerf bat FTW. First he insults your heritage, then he threatens your possessions. This isn’t about revenge, its about JUSTICE. The Cornfather must get his comeuppance!
i like the way you think, eleventeen. and believe me, jefbot is going to try and exact that justice in the next strip – whether or not he succeeds is another matter.
One of the best yet!!! So funny and the detailed animation so beautiful. At least you saved Iron Mans honor!?
thanks! and yes, jefbot did save the Iron Giant’s honor, Jeff. but at what cost, i ask you? WHAT COST!!??
Geek check on G Charles Wright…can we get a geek check?
Gorgeous panels man! Love the blood splatters!
thanks, dude. i had a lot of fun with this one.
Okay so you have to go get tips from Xinda and exact your revenge. Not only does he dis your honor by not recognizing the flag but he disses Iron Giants honor by calling him by the wrong name. This has gone too far and Nerf bats are just way too nice now. I think it’s time to turn to a LARP sword. Beat him senseless or at least until he calls your action figure by the right name. 🙂
heheh. i love the thought of jefbot beating the Cornfather senseless with a LARP mace, shoving the Iron Giant in his face, shouting, “what’s its name, b!#$&!!!” but yeah, probably not gonna happen. 😉
NOTHING in blood-spatter font rocks.
thanks for noticing those blood spatters, estiveo!
I will buy you an iron giant or batman, whatever toy you want – just play whackamole with this cornfreaks head. Do I have to come over there? And another thing, a nerf bat? What is wrong with you… 🙁
what’s wrong with a nerf bat, xin? we don’t want jefbot arrested for homicide! but i’m intrigued as to what you would recommend…
BANZAI to Jefbot! 🙂
BAANNNZZAAAIIII! thanks, alecho!
isn’t that toy the iron giant?
you got it, blizatrex. the Cornfather, however, isn’t as geek-savvy as jefbot (or many of my readers, as evidenced by these comments!), so he misspoke the name of the action figure.
lol and double lol.
IMO i think jeffbot should at least put a samurai armor mouthpiece. his eyes already projected enough without the need to emphasize the mouth. well then again its only my opinion.
if u can, would you do an alternate strip only this time with a samurai armor mouthpiece. love this strip. keep up the good work.
i considered a mouthpiece when pencilling this strip, JefbotFan#300, but ultimately decided to show more of jefbot’s face so his “Banzai” scream would contrast the expression in that 3rd panel more. thanks for the suggestion!
^.^ i love jefbot
awwww, thanks fiske! i’m feelin’ the love.
Samurai JEFbot = Awesome.
‘Nuff said…
glad you think so, reynard61! i think he’s pretty badass myself, even when clutching a beloved action figure to his armor. 🙂
Great strip! Love the Samurai Jefbot! 🙂
i’m happy there’s so much love for this aspect of jefbot’s imagination, jAnonymous! thanks!
I love Jefbot’s insignia being incorporated into the samurai armour!
As for the Iron Giant/Iron Man debate (here goes MY geekiness) The action figure is obviously from the movie Iron Giant, based on a children’s novel by Ted Hughes, but the original title of the book was Iron Man. It was released as such in England, but they changed the title and all the references in the book, due to the existence of the super hero, when it came time for US release.
Ah… Feel the geeky powers flow!!
i’m feeling the full force of your geeky powers, willowjwood – and i dig it! however, your explanation would mean that the Cornfather’s actually a bigger geek than jefbot!!! ha! that would be a twist no one saw coming.
I think all the other comments have said all that needs to be said except this:
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
the sound of your (typed) laughter always warms my heart, Eptha. 😀
Oh! I have to agree with Xinda this time! I’ll help with money so she can buy you the toys again! Just… yes, ditch the nerf bat. I got a stainless steel one in my room if you need it!!! 8D
*runs aways laughing maniacally* bwuauahahahahahhah!!!
Xinda, I really think you must go over there.
lol….yes…i see your point….but jeffbot at the 3rd panel seems to be either pouting or lamenting another scheme…a DIABOLICAL scheme…wahahahahaha
*cyber hugs* Aww feel the love. 😛
Lawl xDDD These ones are so funny. xDD
The Samurai outfit looks really good, need to get me one of them! 😀
But I’m not Japanese so I would look like Tom Cruise, except taller and not insane 🙂
“Victory is reserved for those who are willing to pay it’s price.” 😉
Love the Iron Giant Mini Jefbot. The first panel’s an absolute work of art. I always feel, even when it’s totally geeked out and I might not entirely get it, Jefbot’s on a fantasy adventure. Maybe he’s not swatting at windmills, but Cornfather.
That’s the Iron Giant, not Iron Man
IRON GIANT!!! Love that movie, my little brother drove me nuts because he would watch it EVERY DAY A MILLION TIMES A DAY! But before he was obsessed and after his obsession subsided I still loved he movie. 😀 And Cornfather said he wrong name…assuming it was on purpose?
This gives me L5R feels.