( searching 1515 episodes of Overcompensating!)

• I AM MADE OF POISON AND XML

  [[Rather than a comic, this is simply the I AM MADE OF POISON sticker in black and yellow.]] {{Mouseover text: no shoes no shirt no fun}}
  
  

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• Thursday Update

  Topato: There is one thing I do not understand, my Liege. Why would a young, attractive female of your social standing even be required to read for any reason. Princess: I want to get a job!
  
  

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• OVERCOMPENSATING: Actual Things That Happen to Jeffrey Rowland

  [[ Single pen and ink drawing of Tallahassee Econolodge, labelled "TALLAHASSEE'S BOOK BRIGADE" ]] When Jeffrey came busting into the office yesterday and announced that I would be doing book reviews for you guys, I said, "What? Why me? Why not have one of those screaming blondes who are always running around here do it?" He just cocked his head to one side and looked at me. "Oh... right," I said, "good point. Well what about you, then?" He scoffed, "I don't read comics. ! Besides, you're always tryin' to tell people what to do. Now you can tell 'em what to read!"You know if somebody had more leafy greens in his diet, somebody wouldn't be so surly all the time.But I digress! Today's review is of House of Sugar by Rebecca Kraatz. is a collection of strips that originally appeared in a Canadian newspaper, and also as a webcomic. I have to admit that prior to picking up this book, I was completely unfamiliar with Ms. Kraatz or her work. After reading the book, I like to think that she is the kind of lady who looks casually sexy in 1940's house dresses and has really shiny hair. We would hang out on white porch furniture, and have fresh lemonade and that war cake made with chocolate and mayonnaise, and play canasta. is beautiful and poignant, offering a glimpse into Rebecca's younger years and family histories coupled with a pure love for old Hollywood and an obvious longing for a time early last century when everyone just seemed classier. While most strips are just 'one shot' vignettes, there are a few storylines that run their course over a few strips. (My favorite example of this is "Mr. Desmond," a six part story of the oldest man she ever knew.) When read in one sitting, all of the stories of House Of Sugar mesh together into a heartfelt narrative. I really enjoyed reading it, and can easily see myself picking it up again.In short, highly recommended! You can buy for yourself , and support both Rebecca Kraatz and the spirit of independent publishing! Have a magickal day, all!Loves, Tallahassee
  
  

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• White Ninja Guest Comics

  Jeffrey Rowland: Why Hullo Scott and Kent of White Ninja Awesomeness. You guys rule. Jeffrey Rowland: Did you guys drive all the way from Canada? White Ninja S: We drove under a moose! [[Jeffrey Rowland displays confusion]] White Ninja S: It didn't even jump.
  
  

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• Questionable Compensating

  Jeph Jacques: All right guys, you're gonna be packin' merchandise for me an' Cristi while Jeffrey's in Hollywood. Weedmaster P: OH HEY LOOK A TALKING BAG OF COCKS WILL WONDERS NEVER CEASE Baby: But I have to finish my doctoral thesis! Caption: Soon... Weedmaster P: HEY DICKASS WHEN DO I GET A SMOKE BREAK Jeph Jacques: No breaks until I figure out how to cram even more words into my internet comic strips! The Enforeceress: Dammit Jeph, what have I told you about hiring vagrants to work for us? Jeph Jacques: There aren't vagrants, they're Jeffrey's friends! The Enforceress: Oh. Well then hello... you may call me... THE ENFORCERESS Weedmaster P: HA HA WHAT ARE YOU AN AMERICAN GLADIATOR OR SOMETHING [[The Enforceress' left eye starts gleaming]] Weedmaster P: OH JESUS GOD MY EYE The Enforceress: I WILL MAKE A PENCIL HOLDER OUT OF YOUR SKULL Jeph Jacques: The Enforceress is a lot like America. She's nice, but if you cross her she will rip out your eyeballs and fill the sockets with office supplies Baby: That doesn't make any- Jeph Jacques: Shh. I'm being creative
  
  

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• Unsafe Working Conditions

  DAMMIT HOLD STILL Hoof! THWACK CATCH No! Don't you hurt my friend, Quincy Tinkle. You... how do you know my name? I'm Jeffrey Rowland. I been ordered to kill you and your family but I'm having an ethical dilemma about it. You're the president of TopatoCo? Soon to be former president if he continues to disobey orders! What are you gonna do, fire me? Yes. That is what I said.
  
  

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• The Infinite Limo

  So the Universe is ending because I shot Topato? When Topato died his life-energy returned to our dimension, causing a cosmic imbalance. This is very bad. Fortunately, I have a plan to extend our existences for a period of time - What about out kids? They have already been negated. We must hurry. It's an infinite space limo!
  
  

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• CRISIS ON INFINITE BUTTER DIMENSIONS

  Baby: Jeffrey, your boss is on the phone. Jeffrey: Boss? Baby: Y'know, that mysterious bloke that sends you money every month to pr'tend t'be president of a company but never asks you t'do nothin'. Jeffrey: But I thought he'd just give me money forever and never try to contact me! Baby: You best speak to him Jeffrey. He sounds pissed. Jeffrey: H-h-h-hello? Topato: Greetings, Mr. Rowland! Are you in any way opposed to performing the act of murder? Jeffrey: Do what now? Topato: Homicide, Mr. Rowland. Manslaughter, a "187." Follow my instructions carefully if you wish to continue our arrangement. Jeffrey: What if I say no? Topato: We will trigger an implant within your body releasing thousands of flesh-eating slugs. You will die only after 50 years of intense agony. Jeffrey: I was just askin'. {{Mouseover text: I hate my boss}}
  
  

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• Baby Wong Hau Pepelu Tivrusky IV

  Jeffery: Guys, I am in trouble. I have to kill a family or else get tortured to death. Weedmaster P: SOUNDS TO ME LIKE THE FAMILY'S IN TROUBLE IF YOU ARE A BAD ENOUGH DUDE Baby: This isn't funny, Weedmaster P. You don't know anything about murdering. Weedmaster P: BABY I AM STRAIGHT UP GANGSTA [[A shot of Baby and Jeffrey both looking shocked.]] {{Mouseover text: P has put so many holes in marks.}}
  
  

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• Execute Order 66

  Jeffrey: Weedmaster P, will you assassinate the family for me? Weedmaster P: WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME JEFFREY THIS AIN'T PRO BONO Jeffrey: Um... a jet ski! Baby: Jeffrey, you ehn't got a jet ski. Jeffrey: I'd rather steal a jet ski than kill a family. Narrator: MOMENTS LATER... Jeffrey: Are you sure about this, P? Weedmaster P: ONCE A MAN COMMITS TO KILLIN' HE CAN'T TURN BACK Jeffrey: All right, here's a photo of the family. Baby: Jeffrey! Somebody's at the door! Quincy Tinkle: Hello? Is this TopatoCo? I want to talk to the president! [[Weedmaster P pulls a katana and faces down with Quincy, who looks surprised but ready.]] {{Mouseover text: Every Tinkle is now an enemy of the Republic.}}
  
  

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• Cat Fight

  [[Weedmaster P is choking as he faces Quincy Tinkle with Romy Tinkle clinging to his back and throat]] Weedmaster P: SOMEBODY GET THIS CRAZY HO OFFA ME [[Baby performs the wrestling move upon Romy which she calls out.]] Baby: Clothesline! [[Baby struggles with Romy as Weedmaster P continues fighting in the background.]] Baby: Jeffrey, since this is probably all your fault, do something! [[Jeffrey stands somewhat dumbfounded with a 9mm pistol in his hand.]] Baby [[Voiceover]]: Yes! That! Do something with that!
  
  

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• Assault Weapons

  Baby: Jeff, does this dress make me look fat? Jeffery: [[Thought Bubble]] Oh balls. Jeffery: No, baby, that there must be some kinda magic dress that transports the fat to another dimension! [[Baby stands with a smoking rifle in her hands]] Caption: Reinstate the assault weapons ban.
  
  

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• TCAF 2009 Part III

  [[The Toronto Comic Arts Festival -- Saturday]] Jeffrey: Everything is amazing! [[Eight hours later]] Jeffrey: Concierge, we have to get drunk, right _now._ Concierge: The nearest liquor store is three blocks away -- and it closes in ten minutes! Jeffrey: Why is it so hard to run in Canada, Wondermalki? Wondermalki: Because we all just ate five pounds of noodles, my good chum! Jeffrey: The door's closing! Jenn: DIVE! Gentle Shopkeep: You gus are a little late, eh? Ryan: Pardon our tardiness, gentle shopkeep. We are but several thirsty, travelin' cartoonists! Gentle Shopkeep: Cartoonists, you say? What an honour! Take all the time you want! Jeffrey: That's wierd. Ryan: What? Jeffrey: In America when we fall down in stores we pretend to be injured so we don't have to go to work and sue the store owners until they die. {{tagline: Then we get a book deal about it and go on talk shows and refuse to claim responsibility for our children}} {{Then Jenn was like HOW DO YOU MAKE A MINT JULEP and the guy showed her how.}}
  
  

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• TCAF 2009 PART IV

  [[Toronto Comic Arts Festival]] [[Sunday]] [[Wakin' up in the shower]] [[Several hundred dollars of uneaten room service]] Jeffrey: Still got all my kidneys, aw yeah. [[Worst interview E V E R.]] Interviewer: So, Carl Roley... people read your comics because of the t-shirts? Jeffrey: Fuck yeah man fuckin' I also put all the t-shirts in my ass sexually [[Extremely tense foosball action with Derek Kirk Kim and friends.]] Jeffrey: What the FUCK man?! Shamefir to famiry!! Derek: I hate you so much Jeffrey Rowland [[Drunken revelations]] Jeffrey: This one time we stole some monkeys Katie Breton: Oona gamir ah fa'ar'thrin tan seeble chin chin ward-caws. [[Horrified silence]] {{tagline: I think she said she chopped up some foreigners with a chainsaw}} {{roll-over text: It is hard to draw how handsome Derek Kirk Kim is. Also I am sorry for still being kind of angry drunk, interview guys. Also FYI, I'm not making fun of the way Katie talks. I'm PROTECTING YOU from what SHE SAID.}}
  
  

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• What's Goin' On Down South

  [One night in Canada...]] Wondermalki: A substantial amount of storm lighten-ing emanates from points south, my good chap. Jeffrey: Yeah. [[companionable silence and contemplation]] Jeffrey: Either that or the shit's finally goin' down. Wondermalki: BATTLE STATIONS!! {{It's like the end of Planet of the Apes meets the end of Fight Club}} {{Wondermalki ! Is always prepared for the part of the fight where you yell BATTLE STATIONS but past that is pretty much useless.}}
  
  

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