I thought the return of The Chubman & Scrawn was an appropriate way for the Cornfather and jefbot to part ways, at least as far as their domicile is concerned. Longtime readers will note the callback to this strip (with Batman/Robin roles reversed, of course.) And I’ve mentioned it before, but just to quell the concern that’s been brought up in the comments and emails sent my way over the past couple of weeks: the Cornfather isn’t being written out of the JEFbot comic. I’m sure he and bot will be hanging out nearly as much as usual, but bot will indeed be living solo for now, which will undoubtedly bring up all manner of neuroses and drama for our geek-in-residence.
And if you haven’t downloaded it yet, here’s a link to the free, oldie-but-goodie wallpaper of The Chubman & Scrawn in all sorts of sizes. I might put together a new one with the latest drawing.
• The Chubman and Scrawn wallpaper
Love it!
thanks for the “love,” Mombot!
and: wooHOO!!! could this be… your first Firsting!?? i think it is! well, congrats since you’ve now achieved the illustrious (and fashionable) Shades of Firsting! wear them well: you just might be invited to fight crime with Chubman and Scrawn should you develop a costume to match the spectacles!
😎
YAY MomBOT! You wear those awesome Shades of Firsting with Pride.
yay! (x2)
Me, too!
of course, Lor! hope you have a costume ready. 😉
*GASP*
This is the closest I’ve been!
Ah, well, Mombot got here first. Good job, and I guess I’ll have better luck next time.
Now, the actual comment:
Hehe…Scrawn and Chub. I have that as one of my alternating wallpapers (I made an entire folder of wallpapers and clicked “Shuffle”)
huh, looking at the wallpaper, and then the last panel..
You swapped ‘bot’s and CF’s positions!
Ahhh, see? Nothing escapes me.
(apart from the shades. damn, I was so close)
yep, glad you noticed bot and corn decided to mix it up a bit, G-Man0091!
so close, G-Man0091! no doubt the Shades will be in your grasp, soon!
and glad your computer’s sporting the C&S wallpaper. that reminds me: i should put a link to that in the blog. doing that now. thanks!
Well, there is a link up at the top, that’s where I got it from…
Hey, did anybody else notice my new Gravitar?
i’m digging the new gravitar, G!
This is really sweet! You two are the best friends ever! And you have awesome superhero customes to show for it! You two are not only BFFs, you are the awesomest crimefighters ever!
@jefbot will you be making any real customes of your superheroes? Because that would become a bestseller in no time!
i’m happy you like the dynamic duo, DAS! one day, i’d like to write a real adventure for the two of them to go out on. could be fun.
i’ve had a few requests to make some real costumes of C&S for sale, but i’m not sure it’d be practical at the moment. but if there’s enough demand, i could possibly do a limited run… if nothing else, i might have to dress up as Scrawn for Halloween and post pics. 🙂
You do know that he has Power of the Scrawn and Power of the Chub t-shirts he sells at the cons….Right DAS? And I love the pictures from the on Con where the heavy set guy had on the Power of the Scrawn and his itty bitty friend had on Power of the Chub. Made me giggle.
OK, Now I just have to go to a comic-con so I can buy a T-shirt! @jefBOT Will you be going to any comic-cons in Europe, maybe close to Finland or even in Finland?! Because that would be totally awesome!
i don’t have any conventions scheduled for that part of the world yet, DAS, but i hope to be exhibiting there someday soon! in the meantime, i’m hoping to make those tees available in a new BOTshop in the near future. i’ll make an announcement when it happens.
you’re good at promoting the merch, Pixie! can i get you to work the JEFbot booth with me the next time i’m at a convention in your area? 🙂
*fangirls SQUUEEEEEEEEEE* I mean Umm yeah ok I’ll think about it…*wink*
ha! i’m gonna hold you to that squee, Pix!
Is this Mombots first “firsting”?? Congratulations, Mombot!
i think so, Psy! i’ll have to call her later and find out for sure. 🙂
D’a-a-aww…my bitterness towards Cornfather from the previous strip is officially gone. I am, however, a little curious as to why Jefbot didn’t use this one last day of superheroing as an excuse to bust out the evil/morally-ambiguous scarf? …enh, he probably just wanted to revel in the Silver Age adventures of Chub & Scrawn one last time…he’ll probably be turning Cornfather’s old room into the Scrawncave or something down the line…
ha! glad this one killed your bitterness toward the Cornfather, Joe! i wouldn’t want anyone having bad feelings towards him when he left.
as for The Angry Scarf: you may recall that at the end of the Super Scrawn Saga the Scarf controlled bot just long enough to get him back home but then disappeared. we haven’t seen it since! but you’re right: bot did want to revel in the “Silver Age” adventures, as you’ll notice he donned his “original” Scrawn costume rather than his Super Scrawn outfit.
There we go…knew I’d forgotten some pertinent detail there. The Angry Scarf is probably off constructing the Scarfcave somewhere…biding its time*.
* – Note: this, combined with my “Cornfather’s moving across the hall” theory, has lead to a disturbing mental image of the Angry Scarf occupying the across-the-hall apartment, folding itself into a humanoid shape, and doing the Kramer slide into Jefbot’s apartment, which is just all kinds of messed up. This has been today’s installment of “Inside Joe’s Head.” We now return you to your regularly scheduled comments…
the Scarf impersonating a human is pretty twisted, Joe. i like it!
Not much to say about the comic today, only wanted to let you know I think it’s cool you answer every comment left for you, not many do.
Hi Tim, Mind if we call you Tim?
I read about 7 webcomics on a weekly basis and I can honestly say I know of only one other Artist/Writer who responds to his readers on a more individualized basis. And it”t not every single one.
You can call me Tim, Pixie. Do you mind if I call you Pix?
I can understand if the artist get’s hundreds of comments for a strip that they won’t have the time to comment back but they should comment on say, the first fifty or so, or spend an hour commenting on them.
I’m an amateur podcaster (very, very amateur) and of the best pieces of advice I got from listening and reading about podcasting was ‘if someone take the time to listen to your stuff and leaves you a comment you should take the time to thank them and comment back. It helps build a relationship with your listeners and will encourage them to come back for more.” Jeff does that, make me feel that if he ever comes to Philly for a con or something I can walk up to his table and say, “Hi Jeff, I’m Timothy P. Callahan, you can call me Tim by the way.” and hopefully we can have a nice conversation.
Someone gave you very good advice. It’s like when I’m working an event and I’m at the bar. I tell people I’m working with all the time. “Which bartender do you remember? The one who slings your beer and takes your money? Or the one who smiles, says hello, jokes around with you and invites you to come back and see them?” I made MAJOR tips this way and others couldn’t understand why they weren’t making as much. It’s all about that personal touch.
I am also thinking about getting into a dramatic type of podcast thing but have NO idea where to even start.
You can call me pretty much anything you want Tim, as long as it’s not late for noms!
Ok Pixie, Pixeal to the pixizel, (every name should end in izel at some point.)
Getting started in Podcasting it easy! You just need a microphone, a recording program that can convert your voice into a Wav file, some software that can convert that wave to an MP3 file, a program that will allow you to add tags to the that MP3 file, a program that will level the sound so you’re not too soft or too loud, a host to upload that file too, and something to say! Easy stuff!
you can bet if i do a con in philly that we’ll have a conversation, TPC!
and while i can’t answer every comment, when one has such a great audience (as evidenced by Pixie and most everyone here), it makes it a joy to interact with as many people as possible!
awww… thanks for calling that out, TPC! always happy to know people dig the interaction. 🙂
I would love to see more of the Adventures of The Chubman and Scrawn. Glad to hear the The Cornfather will still be in the strip. Also, this strip made me laugh. Right after the sad part. Good job.
there will definitely be further adventures for C&S, D25! and glad you got a laugh (along with the sadness) out of this one!
best. strip. ever.
couple things though:
1. what the hell happened to that angry scarf?
2. will we see jefbot having some mental breakdowns?
3. that last panel is freakin awesome
You and I think the same: Where did that mean scarf go? And yes that is the awesomest panel ever made! Even better than scrawn + angry scarf! And yes, it is always fun to see jefBOT having a mental breakdown. Especially if it is because something not so important happened.
wow! glad you dug this one so much, steve!
answers:
1.) nobody knows. the Angry Scarf disappeared after it dropped jefbot off at the apartment.
2.) in his own way. and perhaps in the very next strip!
3.) domo arigato! i might make a wallpaper out of it soon.
Jefbot your comic always brings a smile to my face…even when it’s got a few serious things going on.
awww… thanks, JoLee! i think that’s one of the best compliments i can get. 🙂
It’s hard to believe it’s been over a year since the the debut of C&S. Good times… good times…
seriously, Soul Man! time flies so fast. and even more mind-blowing: it’s actually been over two years now! O_o
Wow, time really does fly. I remember when my roommate (AKA, my Brother) moved out. It was a little bit like this scene… minus us being superheroes 😉
it’s not too late to correct that oversight, Soul Man. 😉
AWESOME!!!!!
WOO! thanks, sis!
PS. you didn’t send me an email. I had to go find it!! 🙁
Pssssst! Xinda! You have no Avatar on! Yer Nakkies!!!!!
*puts on his only Shades of Firsting to shield his eyes to protect the modesty of the oh so delicate Xinda*
Pixie, my avatar is never on Jefbot dresses me. (I’m technically/webcomic challenged) ;( So JEFF put my AVATAR on!!!
you are now decent, Xin.
Awwwww, that’s sweet. Glad to see the Cornfather and ‘Bot having a good time before Cornfather moves out. Of course, I suspect Cornfather will still crash on ‘Bot’s couch occasionally… 😉
yeah, i didn’t want the Cornfather to go out on too much of a somber note, T, so i’m glad you liked how he made his exit! and he’ll definitely be crashing on bot’s couch from time to time – as soon as bot gets a new one. 🙂
I find it irritating that I checked the site no more than an hour before the new comic went up. I still love it, but when it annoys me when things like that happen. It will be interesting to see what kind nutty stuff Jefbot gets himself into now that he’s by himself.
Join the club, mate.
We’ve even got TShirts.
Sure I’ll take a … wait a minute, do I have to pay for it or is it free?
Joining’s free, but you have to pay 50c for the tshirt
(aaaand….now I’m actually gonna have to make tshirts before someone tries to pay me, aren’t I?)
sorry the new strip wasn’t here when you came to the site, Fijiman – the erratic schedule’s what makes getting the Shades so tricky!
anyway, yes: nutty stuff to come! 🙂
Aw I love this! And the Bman & Robin ref. (;
thanks, Nat! Batman & Robin feel most definitely intended. 🙂
I can say with a great feel of accomplishment, I have gone through the entire archive and collected my favorite strips. <3 Have a good 40. (;
you’re gonna have to let me see what your favorite strips are, Nat! i’m always intrigued as to what readers embrace. 🙂
But…. propeller…. Da fuck?! :O
On a more serious note. Where’s Jefbot gonna get a sweet new couch?
Maybe 70’s reject hipster couch from the SA? One with mystical powers or an otherworldly entity trapped for all eternity in its upholstery? It could either be a new bestest bud…. Or a secret antagonist that tries to eat his butt every other week. Maybe it could be a Go-Bot!
AHHHH! Infamous Nefarious. A reminder that we have totBOTS and WeeBOTS and BOTlings that read this strip too! In other words…careful of the language…family friendly strip and all.
thanks for the reminder, Pix! you speak truth.
couldn’t figure out a way to integrate the propellor in naturally, Infamous Nefarious, but there’s always a chance it could show up in a future installment. 🙂
as for the couch, hopefully jefbot will put that at the top of his priority list. (it’s not very comfortable to be gaming whilst sitting on a hardwood floor.)
The truth. You speak it.
End of an Era, indeed.
Still I bet they had the same idea at the same moment. Why is it that white background has the same effect as a light bulb coming on?
yup: they both had the idea at the same time, Maryz. and not sure why that white background had the same effect as a lightbulb – i always find the “language” of comics fascinating – but i’m glad it worked! 😀
Hmmm…so not wearing the Scarf this time? Does the CF know the truth about that particular article of clothing (btw, it kinda reminds me of the symbiote suit that Venom wears, though it doesn’t have a revealed weakness).
nope! no Angry Scarf, KB – it’s actually been awol since the ending of the Super Scrawn Saga! and, nope: the Cornfather hasn’t actually seen the Scarf in action, so doesn’t know its true nature.
This is a great, affirming end to their roommatehood.
I so want them to be on a trampoline, launching themselves into the unsuspecting neighborhood . . .
thanks, Sarah W! glad you found the strip a fitting end to their “roommatehood”!
and a trampoline would explain the “air” they’re getting – it’s a definite possibility. 🙂
*Squee!!!* Chubman and the Scrawn! I LOVE it! What better way to commemorate the occasion!
Good Morning BOTiverse! So many things do discuss today! Like, HELLO? MomBOT got the Shades of Firsting! And it’s her First Time! So here’s my question…Would MomBOT be a Hero? Or a Villain? Ok, Maybe Villain isn’t what I mean….How about Anti-Hero? You know, the bad A$$ who does good purely by chance? What would her name be? And what would her costume look like? …Discuss
Also, I am so excited because we are getting ready to have a kick booty Pirate Party (see what I did there? HA!) on the 17th which I am helping to organize. I’m pretty amped because I designed and made my own girlie pirate eye patch. (Will post pics on my FB after the party.) Furthermore, if all things go well, I will be attending the Pirate Gathering in St. Augustine again this year. (All dependent on the date of the event.) I’m getting to be a pretty handy lil Prop Mistress if I do say so myself.
AnyBOT else have something fun to share? (Holy POO! I just figured it out! We’re like the SMURFS! We substitute the word BOT for everything!)
g’morning and thanks for the “Squee!!!” Pixie! i’m happy you enjoyed Chub & Scrawn’s return so much!
i’ll have to ask Mombot whether she’d be a hero or villain. i’m leaning toward “hero” since she’s such a good person, but the dangerous look of her “raptor toe” suggests a darker nature. hmmm…
yay for kickin’ booty! hope you have an awesome time! i can’t wait to see the pics. 😀
and i think the “smurfy” substitution is pretty BOTastic!
I was a Pirate last Halloween at my sister (LoJ) & brother-by-force (Cool Hand) annual Halloween Party that includes a Spooky House for torturing the neighborhood children & a feast of food for the adults. And guess whose Mr. Spooky…? 😉 We have Pictures of us in a Coffin!!!
i might have to add my alter-ego “Mr. Spooky” to the JEFbot Universe during halloween this year, Xin! and your pirate costume was pretty farrrrr out!
Oh, I love “Kick Booty Pirate Party” What kind of food, games etc. arggh you having? I love decorating for Halloween & strongly recommend BLACK Netting (get the cheap stuff) which you can spray with silver glitter & infuse with spiders, bats etc.
i’m sure this is why you loved coming to the Comikaze Expo with me, Xin – it’s always Halloween-ish at comic cons!
Nice callback. It’s been exactly 200 strips since the first time they donned those outfits. That’s cool.
ha! that is pretty cool, GardeBlaze! wish i had planned that, but it was totally coincidental. 😀
Awesome!
wooHOO! thanks, sis!
But… isn’t that the old Scrawn outfit minus the super alien scarf?
yup! either bot just wanted to dress like the “old days” or he didn’t wanna dress up as “Super Scrawn” without the Scarf, Jiro. (it’s been missing ever since the end of that last Scarf storyline.)
and oh yeah… friends forever! no distance will ever change that
indeed. many more adventures for bot and corn to come!
Tis very awesome. And tis an end of an era…
awww, thanks, GG! glad you found this “end of an era” awesome! 🙂
Ack! Just realized I never commented! I love that they resurrected Chubman and Scrawn for one last hurrah as roommates. But now it’s Botman! 😀 I love it. And I’d be all for a second wallpaper. I love when that one or the Bot-on-the-Beach one comes up on my rotating work wallpaper.
glad you liked the return of the Chubman and Scrawn, shanna! and, yep: bot took the Dark Knight role this time! heheh. i’ll try and get that wallpaper out this weekend. *crosses fingers* thanks for having me in the rotation at work!
beware do-gooders! Or, umm, squares! Whichever, just beware in general!
“just beware in general” = good advice, Oz.
It’ll be much easier to keep a secret identity without a roommate, I guess.
Although in the same situation… {Imagination Mode: *HUG-CLING* FRIENDSSSSSsss}
… Yep.
heheh. true that, Rinthia. i think bot wanted to tell Corn about his Scarf powers, but could never find the right time. maybe if he gets the Scarf back, bot’ll finally get to reveal his superhero-ishness to his bud.
FRIENDSSsssSSsss!!!
Dawwww
Love it! God I wish I could fly!!!