Sorry, gang. No new comic or incentive sketch for Friday. Instead you're being treated to some fan art by my good friend Beefy who is referencing this comic about Tom's last wishes. Incidentally, you should all check out Beefy's web site, Beefyness.com. In addition to comics, he produces some really great nerd-core rap songs, several of which you can download for free. Of course, I'm certain if you dontate money to help him pursue his artistic interests, he would appreciate it.



The reason you're without a new comic to help you close out the week is because I went to see Nine Inch Nails live in concert and I didn't have time to put something together for you. I had to work ahead to get Wednesday's strip out there because I was out celebrating Valentine's Day with Cami on Tuesday. To perform that feet twice in one week - let alone when the options in theaters right now are their worst - well, I couldn't meet the challenge.



I feel bad. It's not often that I willingly lay down my pen. Usually, if there isn't a new comic, there's a good reason. I'm on vacation, my FTP connection isn't working, my monitor exploded - something beyond my control. This time, it's essentially lack of time and a little bit of burn out tossed into the mix.



Maybe it's not a big deal to some, but it's a big deal to me. I know in web comics, deadlines always seem to be shifting around. But for the last three and a half years, I've been pretty good about meeting mine. Considering some of the really wonderful e-mails I've been getting out of the blue lately, I feel like I'm letting you guys down.



But it is what it is and I'm only human. I went to a concert, didn't get back until late, am feeling a little overwhelmed at the moment and needed a little break. I'll be back and ready to go on Monday and I plan on putting the finishing touches on the book that collects the first year of Theater Hopper strips this weekend. So thanks for letting my have the day off.



And if you're thinking about it, always feel free to submit fan art. Who knows! Your stuff might end up on the front page of the site the next time I'm in a time crunch. If not there, it'll always have a home on the fan art page. That's not a bad deal!



I'll catch up with you soon.