Chapter: Chapter 5 Evening Errands, The Bean Comic
Characters: Siv
Location: Dark Leaf Forest, Goblin Camp
So how has the tale been so far….?
trav
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21 Comments
Emma » 21 May 2011 »
It`s great! It was a little slow at the beginning, though.
Trav the bean » 2 Jun 2011 »
I understand that
Harrowed » 13 Apr 2011 »
I don't talk much on comic post areas, but Bean is awesome!
Trav the bean » 13 Apr 2011 »
🙂 thanks it made my day
MrWiL » 7 Jan 2011 »
I am so glad I stumbled across The Bean. The story is building with such a steady ferocious pace I can't wait for everything to really start happening!
The art is so engaging and so well suited to the story.
Yay!
Mercy » 27 Dec 2010 »
So far, one of the best webcomics I've ever seen. Beautiful use of line and shade, rich landscapes, and characters that make you care about them.
Richard » 25 Dec 2010 »
Wow – This must be a trick question.
Well it is very good.
If I must place a wish list then here it is. I wish every panel was colored and I wish the pace was a bit faster. Though if you changed any of it, it would not be the same story and much of the appeal would be lost. I could beg to do a panel, pinup or page, though I really can't say it would do more for the story.
I suppose I would like to see a contest of having the fans design a creature race or some such encounter for the characters in the future. But then it would not really be your story. It would be a completely different thing and the project would change too.
Yes I did have to dig pretty deep to find a weakness. That is how bloody good your tale has been.
Co0kieL0rd » 25 Dec 2010 »
you know, I like it and ever will 😀
this time I'm sure, someones hiding in front of that tree in the last panel. and it's not Siv
John » 25 Dec 2010 »
Merry Christmas!
cals » 24 Dec 2010 »
really great! i'm getting excited to see what's going to happen next, so keep up the good work in the new year!
Jim the Woodturner » 24 Dec 2010 »
Loving it so far. Great art work. Good story. On time updates. I especially love the details in the artwork that give hints of the backstory… And one wonders where Bean is right now…
anton » 24 Dec 2010 »
NEAT MOAR
Trey » 24 Dec 2010 »
Honestly? in retrospect its a slow build, but thats a minor quibble to the gorgeous art, full characterizations, and deep structure. We like lots, thank you
Baltimore » 24 Dec 2010 »
Beautiful work.
Thorne » 24 Dec 2010 »
I really enjoy it, Travis. Thank you for doing it and Happy Holidays!
Ankur » 24 Dec 2010 »
I would want the story to pick up a little pace … is he hidding in the last frame next to the tree ?
Novil » 24 Dec 2010 »
This version of the current comic has a size of 206 KByte instead of 569 KByte and I’m sure you can’t tell the difference:
http://i.imgur.com/OVWB9.png
Black and white pictures should always be saved as grayscale PNG/GIF with reduced color depth. 16 colors is usually enough for black and white pictures without gradients.
Hoomi » 24 Dec 2010 »
How's the story so far? Let's see… to list some of the things you're doing right:
Updates on time. Solid, consistent art quality. Good plot pacing. Excellent mix of characters, with ample potential for unexpected twists and turns. Excellent interaction between artist and audience.
I'd list things that need improvement, but I can't think of any right now.
The biggest compliment I think most of us can pay, is that we feel sufficient attachment to the characters and story, that we come back for more. This is the biggest key – we *care* about what's happening, and that becomes the most powerful connection between artist and audience.
Fira » 24 Dec 2010 »
I’m still wondering why this comic isn’t in the top 50, or at least the top 100! The art is delightfully unique, and the story is paced perfectly. It’s obvious that a great deal of creativity went into making every comic. In short, it’s just plain awesome. =D
johnnyhath » 24 Dec 2010 »
flipping awesome, Trav. It has been flipping awesome.
Shorty » 24 Dec 2010 »
how has it been so far? it's been WONDERFUL, that's how it's been! 😀
you're such an inspiration to me, Trav – i'm a self-taught artist and a hopeful writer, and this kind of stuff just absolutely fills my head with great ideas. i check for updates ALL the time, and i've read it through a few times already – can't love it enough!
keep up the fantastic work, sir!
I can't say enough good things about the atmospherics of your art. It's so immersive!
Sven Böttcher
the young Hero find “the sword” and must proof himself against a huge Monster. Hmm.. with the last Page i hear the “Bossfight Theme” from Secret of Mana.
Rumblefeather
Bob!!!! Oh goddess!!!!! What have they done to you?!