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  1. “Holy vibranium, Batman!”

  2. Aaand let’s see him recover from THAT one….

  3. And I just noticed… She’s got a really NASTY weapon in her other hand. Blunt surface to break things on one side, sharp, very concentrated impact point for punching through sturdy armor on the other. War hammers are VERY ugly in a real fight.

  4. The rank-and-file Urrts did the right thing to dive out of the shield’s trajectory. Smart.

  5. If that’s Gorehash, he has. but it should limit his ability to attack at least. I was hoping Mentl would show up, but he’s more of a last-minute savior at this point. Either way, Liri just removed the only real threat. Her war-hammer is very cruel looking, I wonder if it’s also like Keltan’s uber-mace. Thor’s hammer return…

    1. It’s not Gorshash. It’s “Urrt High Priest.”

      1. So wielding their magic does the same thing to them then. Gorshash had the same sunken eye(s) and the pale, dried out “skin.” as this clown, pity. I’m sure it will take both Tula and Mentl to take him out by now. There’s too much going on for the story line to end too easily anyway 🙂 Besides, I’m sure at one point our hero’s will have to face off against that all-mighty fire stick anyway.

  6. Is there some sort of Voting Incentive pic? If so, I can’t see it. Love Liri’s armor.

  7. this is s why you spec into Avenger’s shield, for the awesome crit damage.

    1. With a little Darth Mal thrown in too 🙂 Critical damage? That was more like a finishing move! I kinda doubt he’d be interested in trying to cast a spell much less being able to.

      1. yeah. gotta say you’re on the nose with that one. he goed splat!!

        1. Darth Mal did survive Obe-Wan’s “cutting wit” so to speak, so it is possible. If he isn’t too racked in pain to think of a healing spell to keep him alive.

  8. Ooh, great throw, Liri! 😀 I like her style.

  9. Yay!

  10. That’s gonna leave a mark ….

  11. The last sound effect reminds me of 50 do-wop
    “Sh-Goosh, Sh-Goosh
    Wa wa wa wa wa wa Wah!
    Sh-Goosh, Sh-Goosh
    You’re breakin’ my heart.
    Sh-Goosh, Sh-Goosh
    I’ma fallin’ apart.”

    1. Ugh *50’s do-wop*

    2. That “Priest” is a juicy one, just makes it more fun! Quick Keltan, throw the mace! {SPLAT!}

  12. Been 7 weeks since this page. Getting worried about you, JED. Let us know you’re doing well.

    1. Okay.

      Been hard to put this into writing, because if I do that, then it makes it more real. The fact is that Steve, my only brother and also a fan and friend of the comic for many years, is dead. He died a few weeks ago, very suddenly, and for weeks I’ve been in shock. We aren’t that old, but he’d had heart problems ever since he came back from his tour in Iraq. A 26-year vet and Lt Colonel in the USAF, he was retired and out pursuing his hobby of local archaeology near his home in Colorado, and simply didn’t come home that night. My niece called me and told me that they’d become concerned and went to the site and found him there alone, dead. So last month I went out there and did his eulogy, and we put him in the ground at the local military cemetery. They rang a bell, they shot the rifles in the air. They gave my sister-in-law a flag, and the brass from the salute. And we went home and I was left with a bundle of feelings I am still trying to sort out.

      The measure of a man’s life isn’t what they say about you when you’re alive. It isn’t even what they say at your funeral. It’s not really about what we say at all. It’s about how your life is different now because they aren’t there, anymore. About the holes in who you are that get revealed by their sudden absence. The human-shaped voids that they used to occupy, both trivial and vitally important, even if you don’t think about them. And I’m still discovering holes in who I am that used to be filled with someone, someone I share a childhood with. Even when we were angry or distant or royally pissed-off at each other. But now there’s no one to be pissed at, to talk to, to be the focus of a brother’s love.
      And so I am having a hard time getting back to work. I can do a few pieces of art, but telling the story, putting a page together is harder than it ought to be. I am very sorry and thank you all for your patience and indulgence.

      Warm regards,

      JED

      1. Sorry to hear, you never know when it may happen. My baby sister, 62, just suddenly passed a few months ago as well. COPD was the cause, one minute she was talking to friends, and the next, she stopped breathing. My wife is in the final stages as well, I keep worrying the same will happen to her, the doctor only gave her a year. My father, 92, has Alzheimer’s, and is in the “spoiled 6 year old” stage of it, doesn’t know my name anymore. I’m caregiver for both, it’s exhausting.

        1. Scarsdale,
          We grieve with you. Also, don’t forget to take care of yourself. Remember the airline rule.
          Warm regards,
          JED

      2. Jed, I don’t have words that will help; but I need to say that I’m – that we’re all here for you. And we will still be here when at last you are able to come back to this comic. Or if you need to share something, or even if you never come back. We’re here for you.
        I know that doesn’t actually help, but I just had to say it.

      3. J,
        I’m sorry for your loss. Losing those we have a connection to is never an easy thing. Take your time, process it however you need to. There is no “right” or “correct” way except that it is “your” way. We all handle it differently. May you find peace in his memory.

      4. Wow. I should have checked comments sooner. Give yourself time to grieve.

      5. Oh, so sorry to hear that, Jed, but glad for the update. I was wondering what might be the case.
        Hugs. It does get easier with time, but take the time you need. Better to proces the sorrow now than push it away and ahead of you.

  13. JED, I am so sorry to hear. Those parts of you that you speak of as empty now, though…. they aren’t. Your brother is still there, filling those spaces, he always will be. The measure of a life is in how we are forever changed, agree – and he didn’t take those changes with him. Those are yours, his gifts to you, forever. Yes, it hurts, and is awful. The awfulest thing. I hope that, as the raw edges of the open wounds heal, you find honor and solace and gratitude and beauty emerge through the grief as you carry your brother’s legacy, your memories, forward through time.

  14. My deepest sympathies to you both.
    JED, please follow your own advice and take care of yourself. Zona can wait, we all can wait.
    But thanks for checking in and letting us know what is going on.

  15. JED, you’re going to be okay. We’re willing to give you the time you need to grieve. Don’t worry about how long that is. You could recover and move on by the end of this month, or it might take you years. We, your fans, will genuinely understand.

    Aneeka, the creator of the webcomic Not A Villain, lost her grandmother, her sister, I don’t know who all else, but it was all just within a few weeks of each other, and her sister was a major source of inspiration & cheerleading for her writing & drawing. It took her 3 years to get back to NAV…and her fans still waited patiently for her to recover & return.

    How could we, your dear fans, do any less for you?

    Your brother sounds like he was in many ways a near-perfect brother. Someone for you to fight with, both against and beside. May his cha be well-balanced, and may he rest in peace.

    1. Thanks Jed, and I follow that comic as well, she is slowly coming back from it all, and it’s fine. Normally we readers that follow a comic that just suddenly ends with no explanation, which is their call, but those that tell the readers why and keep us in the loop are welcomed and thanked. We’ll be here, give yourself time to recover.

  16. Deepest condolences to you and your family. I’m a retired USAF Master Sgt and salute your brother’s service. Take all the time you need. We’ll all wait as long as it takes.

  17. Navy vet here. We give our rival services hell, but we’ve always got each other’s back – To your (our) brother, rest well, we’ve got the watch. To you, JED – I lost my older brother in 2016, unexpectedly and suddenly. Even now, after 10 years, I still speak with him, fight with him, argue with him, yell at him, love him. It keeps him here, with me, and I hope I never stop.
    Take the time you need, JED. We’ll be here when you come back to us. You, Zona, Mentl, Tula, Ipola and the entire cast of miscreants are way too important to us.
    And to your brother, from a fellow veteran… “Thank you for your service to all of us. You are appreciated.”

  18. Lots a people said it! Take the time you need! My Sister passed about 6 mos ago at 77. She had a full life and while we didn’t talk often, she was always there and now there is a hole that I didn’t even realize was filled and I sure feel the emptyness! Again, “Take the time you need!”

  19. Bugger.
    I am sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. Any age to loose a brother is too young. Any age to loose anyone is too young.
    We lost out dad late last year, and it still hurts. But we keep telling stories about him, and he will still be there while we do.

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Zona G8 Mk2

Just at the moment, we’re temporarily stalled on the animation project. So we’ve taken advantage of the lull to revisit the Gen 8 model of Zona, and I think this time, even more than last, we’ve hit it on the head. So Brian came up with a couple of pinups of her of which this is a closeup. If you want to see more (much more) become a Patreon patron at https://www.patreon.com/JEDraft

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JULY PATREON PROMOTION! $1 UNLOCKS EVERYTHING!

That’s right – from now through August 14th,  all new rewards will be unlocked for all Patreon patrons of The Challenges Of Zona!  This will give our one dollar Erogenians a taste of what they’ve been missing, and hopefully encourage others to become patrons and sample our best stuff! 

And as for you others who have already given above and beyond, have no fear.  August and September we will have a Double Rewards promotion with biweekly Sexy Stuff, Throwbacks and other goodies to reward you for your patience and generosity.  

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R.I.P – P-Chan

A cat sitting in front of a fireplace.

My heart is heavy tonight. We had to say goodbye to my dear constant companion and the inspiration for all the black cats in “Challenges Of Zona”, my beloved friend, P-Chan.
He was very old and finally was very confused and in great pain. So we eased him into Summerland Thursday evening.
Nonetheless, he’s still there in the past and in my memories, and in Inky and in Incus and in the one-eyed winged cat from the Otherwhen. (Yes, long-time readers will remember when he lost his eye to an abcess, years ago.)

He was a very very very good boy.

Warm regards,
JED

RIP, Peter Tork.

When the world and I were young, just yesterday
Life was such a simple game a child could play

It was easy then to tell right from wrong
Easy then to tell weak from strong
When a man should stand and fight
Or just go along

But today, there is no day or night
Today, there is no dark or light
Today, there is no black or white
Only shades of gray

I remember when the answer seemed so clear
We had never lived with doubt, or tasted fear

It was easy then to tell truth from lies
Selling out from compromise
Who to love and who to hate
The foolish from the wise

But today, there is no day or night
Today, there is no dark or light
Today, there is no black or white
Only shades of gray

It was easy then to know what was fair
When to keep and when to share
How much to protect your heart
And how much to care

But today, there is no day or night
Today, there is no dark or light
Today, there is no black or white
Only shades of gray
Only shades of gray…

Valentine’s Day Sex Drive 2019

I was approached by some of my fellow Webcomic creators about a Valentine’s Day cross-promotion where we create sexy images of our characters and put them out there along with everyone else’s for Valentine’s Day.

“Sexy stuff!?” I cried, aghast, “With Zona? Heaven forfend!”

But after a little persuasion, I decided to go ahead and put one out there. Follow the links and see mine and everyone else’s.

Happy V-Day all!

Warm regards,

JED

Two animated women are standing in the water.
Here is a censored version of mine. Follow the link to get to the full rez, uncovered version.

Valentine’s Day Sex Drive 2019

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GRAND ANNOUNCEMENT- ZONA ANIMATED

Over the past year, my Patreon patrons have been generously giving me money to pursue my vision of an animated web series based on The Challenges Of Zona.  In return they get early updates, desktops and other fun stuff.   But all of it has had one goal.  And we have just passed the first milestone on the way to that goal. I have just made the first payment to a talented young animator who is contracted to produce a 61-second fully animated trailer for The Challenges Of Zona. We’re both really enthusiastic and I have high confidence that, within the next month or two we will have something to show folks that we’re serious about bringing a new fantasy phenomenon to the web. I needed all of you, patrons and fans alike to support me in this and you have not disappointed.  Eventually everyone will see the end product, but Zona’s patrons will be in on all the latest updates, new character models, tests, renders and everything as it happens, plus any other extras we can give in humble gratitude. So be not shy.  And, if you can, buy into the future of fantasy entertainment.  one dollar, five dollars -ten or whatever you can afford.   You won’t be sorry!  This is happening! We’re doing it.  We’re moving forward.  We’re bringing Zona to life. In the word of the great Stan Lee: EXCELSIOR!! Watch this space! Warmest regards, JED   https://www.patreon.com/JEDraft

Patreon: Sexy Sunday Update

You remember when our intrepid adventurers were stranded in Hollywood, California for awhile and the bored Zona would spend her time in the pool?  Well sometimes she would forego the bathing suit.  And your faithful storyteller did record the event. My generous patrons at Patreon can see the whole thing in a high resolution desktop. Do subscribe if you can, not just for the boobs and fun stuff, but to help Zona get to our goal and make an animated demo which, naturally, my patrons will be the first to see!   Warmest regards,   JED     A woman with long blonde hair standing next to a pool.

Next RegularUpdate on Wednesday – But …

Sorry kids.  I am working on a largish crowd scene for page 1052.  It will probably not be ready until tomorrow at earliest. However, for my Patreon patrons, there is a scene with our lovers that takes care of one of my little loose threads.  Alas, I got tired of being clever so there’s no attempt to hide their nudity, so I had to put it on the Patreon site.  Don’t worry, though.  It’s not necessary to enjoy the next regular page. But it’s just one of the things I add every week to reward those who help Zona out. 🙂A man and woman are sitting on the ground. Enjoy!   Warmest regards, JED