RW in the Columbus Dispatch
Posted by: Rich Watson on November 18, 2008 at 11:45 am
Several months ago, I decided to start a webcomic about my new life here in Columbus. I didn’t post about it here at first because I wasn’t entirely sure how good it would be or how long it would even last. I just felt like it was something I needed to do. Who knew that anyone would even read it, much less want to write about it?
3 Responses to "RW in the Columbus Dispatch"
1 | Claudia
November 18th, 2008 at 10:50 pm
Congratulations, Rich! I enjoyed reading your webcomic – thanks for sharing it. “TV Weather” made me laugh out loud and I thought “Signs” was especially creative. I’d love to hear more about why you’ve chosen the “city mouse” character as your stand-in? (Love his little glasses, by the way.) Is it because of the children’s story – City mouse, Country mouse – or is there something more than went into your decision? (I’m sure you get plenty of folks asking about the influence of Art Spiegelman…LOL).
2 | Rich Watson
November 19th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
It is definitely inspired by the city mouse-country mouse story. One of those ideas that seemed appropriate at the time. Don’t know why.
And yeah, as a matter of fact, the reporter did bring up Spiegelman and ‘Maus.’
3 | Charlotte
November 20th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
Hi Rich — I actually got here via the Dispatch article. I’m working on a project in Ohio involving Harvey Pekar, and I’d love to connect with you and chat a bit about the scene in Columbus and how to get word out there. Could you drop me a line? My email is charlotte.landrum@oberlin.edu. Thanks!
