October 29th, 2008
Lofty Ambitions
This was originally split into two pages, both posted today, but I’ve merged them into one update for now. The intention of doing two pages this week was to avoid losing momentum in Topo’s little speech since it’s kind of a key moment. And by breaking it up into two separate posts I was killing it just the same.
As for two pages a week…. will that become a regular thing? Not quite yet; this is just a treat. 
October 29th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
awesome post, and yeah i identify with topo so much more now, i got to stpo putting things off
October 29th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
btw love the scarecrow
October 29th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
This is by far my favorite page of this comic to date. Firstly, it’s HUGE! I’m in awe of your ability to pull this off and being able to make every moment so skillfully crafted. The transition from the hard and rugged Topo, to the sunset sailing one, and the texture on the toys, plus all the neat closure to many questions. A toy maker seems so fitting I can’t believe I didn’t think about it before, and I love how my interpretation of Topo at the beginning of this story made him feel like an explorer by trade already, his character is so fantastic. I also think that this page should stay at this size if it can, simply because of the transition between the montage with its stylization, in contrast with the second panel on the “second page” with the stylization of the explorer bear toy just makes everything flow so nicely from Topo’s imagination to the toy crafts.
Anyways, so now they’re off to go climb a tree right? Well, how hard could it be?
October 29th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
Oh shoot, I forgot to mention that the title is brilliant as well. Lofty heh. It’s funny because they’re in a loft, being ambitious, about climbing something tall.
October 30th, 2008 at 1:15 am
Everyone else said pretty much what I had in mind but I also really like the adevnturer Topo picture right after he starts thinking about it.
I’m glad to be back to the commenting squad after this short absence, keep up the good work, you make us happy
October 30th, 2008 at 10:07 am
I just found your comic and it looks great! Defenately something different from the usual thing and love the characters allready. The art is wonderful too! Keep up the great work, this is going into my favourites!
October 30th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
Beautifull
October 30th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
(what does lofty ambitions mean?)
(and how did u knok my native language is spanish?)
November 4th, 2008 at 12:15 am
Hey, I found my way here from reallifecomics.com. I’ve got to say, I’m liking what I’m seeing so far. The illustration is great, and thus far I’ve enjoyed the writing immensely. Keep it up and I’m sure you’ll be getting complaints about the weekly nature in no-time. I’m definitely going to add this to my bookmarks.
November 4th, 2008 at 12:26 am
Make that ryanestrada.com. It’s 2 am. Happens, I guess.
November 4th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Hey everyone, thanks for the great comments. You guys make me want to work even harder.
WatanabeX - you and me, both.
Shane - Great observation on the “Lofty Ambition” pun. Not that it’s terribly funny or clever, but you made me feel that it was. hehe. Really glad you got some ‘payoff’ in this latest page. Thanks for sticking through it all so far.
Bloodnut - WB to the comment squad. haha.
Henrike - Glad to have you on board!
Anuelab - I visited your blog, so I gathered that you speak Spanish. Lofty ambitions are goals that are seemingly unattainable or very highly placed. Like becoming the president, or even tougher, being a successful artist. The double meaning is that Topo’s home can be considered a “loft” because it is multi-level without an actual ceiling separating the floors.
Mr. President - Glad to see you’re enjoying the art and the writing. I’m already complaining about the once a week pace, in fact, I should probably start a separate Facebook group as a petition to get my act together.
Ryan Estrada is great. I’m very happy to see I’ve attracted one of his readers.
May 21st, 2009 at 7:07 am
Swoop is gettin fatter and Topo is ready for an adventure!
June 20th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Lol, Swoop plays the worlds smallest violin for you Topo.
October 23rd, 2009 at 11:08 pm
Oh - the broken heart is excellent. Nobody else has ever been able to convey music in a comic! This page is so epic.