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?
Claudia November 18th, 2008
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).
Rich Watson November 19th, 2008
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.’
Charlotte November 20th, 2008
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!
