Hunters: Wolves of the Stormguard on GlobalComix/Tapas

A small bubble within a panel showing a wolf character in some pain denoted by strange crying eyes and red lightning marks

A wolf character's expression in a side panel with large exaggerated features like a simple mouth and eyes without irises

A panel showing a wolf character (far right) with a startled expression, and three other wolves with shadows in place of their eyes to hide their expressions but implying something serious or awkward

A wolf character with a star for a pupils instead of a normal circle

Here are some other experimentations I have tried too!

Wolf character shown only in shadow and eye color glow

Showing a wolf character's expressions change from something normal to an exaggerated one

A wolf character shown in partial inverse with white outlines and a black background/base

A confused wolf character shown only with back dots for eyes

I'd say my comic has its own art style that I tend to stick with, even if it has changed and evolved over time.

But every now and then, I experiment with an art choice completely different from my normal style, especially in Chapter 3, and it creates some interesting panels and scenes.

Hunters: Wolves of the Stormguard Chapter 3 Pages 95-97 have been released!

These are some previews, please read the final pages here! -- globalcomix.com/c/hunters or tapas.io/series/Hunte...

This looks really fun! Let's try it!!

Hunters: Wolves of the Stormguard Chapter 3 Page 94 has been released!

This is the pre-finalized image, read the final page here! -- globalcomix.com/c/hunters or tapas.io/series/Hunters-Wolves-of-the-Stormguard/

For context, here's an idea of what the first pages of various chapters have looked like so far! There's a lot more uniformity to recent pages, so I'm even more confident I have finally realized and adopted a style for my story!

The first pages of 2025 and 2026 aren't too different, in all honesty.

But that's probably because after YEARS of experimentation and practice, I have finally figured out the style for this comic, and that's a delightful realization.

Hunters: Wolves of the Stormguard | English | GlobalComix Read Hunters: Wolves of the Stormguard Online. A lone wolf barely able to survive meets the most unusual pack she has ever come across......but...

Whelp, I feel silly.

Seems I forgot to set a bunch of newer pages to "Always Free to Read", meaning a lot of people probably weren't able to read them prior...

But that has now been fixed, sorry about that! Normal page releases will begin soon!

Seriously, I LOVED making these stickers. I just love these characters in general!

After finishing a hunt with a surprisingly helpful companion, Laruk is taking her spoils to feed the pack's pups, but there's still a bit of awkwardness happening.

If you are ever discouraged by how your early pages look, don't fret too much! The more you draw your comic, the more you'll improve, whether it's dialogue or storytelling or actions or designs or whatever.

Art is a journey, and so is your comic. Live in the journey, not in perfectionism and worry!

Apologies, but no new page today!

I need to catch up on Patreon early access pages and whatnot so there will be just a brief hiatus until February 2nd!

It's also fascinating, the protagonist Laruk is not featured in ANY of these. Not that she doesn't match any of these words, but other characters simply resonated much stronger with their words than she did.

A word association challenge by @vistrology.bsky.social? Sign me up!

A lot of my (important) characters have been shown and revealed now, 250+ pages in, and while I had to play around a little, I associate these words with each of the following characters:

Hunters: Wolves of the Stormguard Chapter 3 Page 93 has been released!

This is the pre-finalized image, read the final page here! -- globalcomix.com/c/hunters or tapas.io/series/Hunters-Wolves-of-the-Stormguard/

Rough lined and colored drawing of two unusually colored wolves (one white with black markings and yellow paws; the other an ethereal/cosmic violet/pink amalgamation) interacting in a forest at night/twilight.

Won't be able to do a lot of #ComicFight attacks this year, but I will certainly try to get in a few!

I'll start with this attack on @kohakudragon.bsky.social! Their wishlist included characters interacting, and Lycaon and Seldrad would probably be quite friendly with one another if they ever met.

Hunters: Wolves of the Stormguard Chapter 3 Page 91 has been released!

These are SOME of the pre-finalized images, read the final pages here! -- globalcomix.com/c/hunters or tapas.io/series/Hunters-Wolves-of-the-Stormguard/

And here are bits of drafts from later pages that need penning!

Should I do a livestream on my channel where I pen and/or color some of these pages? Let me know!

Awesome #WIP post!

Did you know that I'm working to redraw the entire first chapter of Hunters? A few pages are finished, some are penned, others are drafted, but it is in the works! And the differences are amazing so far!

Don't worry, a new page is coming out later today, but first!

Thought I'd try something fun: a Hunters #AMA! If you could ask any of these characters anything serious, silly, or something else, what would it be??

Reference sheet of a female, 3.5-year-old sandy-colored wolf named Kalip (kah-leep) with random light brown splotches all over body; golden eyes; a dark tan front right paw; and an unusually long tail. She has a special ability of sand manipulation. Four paw prints in the bottom left show the exact colors used for her character. The text in the bottom right describes her personality: "The only mother to young pups, Kalip's kind and motherly nature extends to all others in her pack. She is not one for confrontation, and while she is known for being open-minded and gentle, she can also be cautious and overprotective of those she holds dear. While normally benevolent, she can be a fierce combatant."

Reference sheet of two 2-month-old pups, a female named Mikka (mee-khah) and a male named Strit (striht). Mikka has light brown fur with a few random white splotches on her body and a gray tail and eyes. Strit has chrome blue fur with strange dark blue markings on his face; black front paws and a black tail; light brown eyes; and sky blue spots along his back. Four paw prints in the bottom left show the exact colors used for Mikka's character, while five paw prints in the bottom right show the exact colors used for Strit's character. The text in the bottom center describes their personalities: "The only pups in the back, Mikka and Strit could not be more opposite. Mikka's happy-go-lucky and adventurous nature often clashes with Strit's shy and quiet personality. That said, they both care for each other and their pack, and have strengths all their own."

Reference sheet of a female, 4.5-year-old light gray wolf named Vina (vee-nuh) with light yellow paws; a thick light yellow stripe down her back and light yellow tail; heterochromia and lack of pupils in her eyes with her left being light magenta and her right being seafoam green; fluffy fur around her shoulders; and darker strike-like markings on her fur and paws. She has a special ability of fortunetelling with her left eye seeing future events she may witness, and her right eye seeing past events she has not witnessed. Six paw prints in the bottom left show the exact colors used for her character. The text in the bottom right describes her personality: "Speaking only in riddles and cryptic phrases, Vina is a wolf that few can talk to or understand, not that she says much anyways as even full sentences from her are a rarity. However her overall capabilities, from hunting to showcasing her divination, are second to none even if she does not have the best [actual] sight."

Here are the last of the references I've completed, one which is the first of the new set of references, another which is brand new, and a third which is the newest version of an old one!

Reference sheet of a male, 4-year-old violet wolf named Idredo(ee-dreh-doh) with small and strange black markings on his face and cheeks; red eyes; black paws stretching far up his legs; light pink fur on chest and nape of neck; and a spikier and fluffy tail. He has a special ability to camouflage himself with his environment. Four paw prints in the bottom left show the exact colors used for his character. The text in the bottom right describes his personality: "Seldrad and Dadli's loyal beta has stayed true to them for many years. His calm and stoic demeanor makes him very approachable, and he upholds the utmost respect for others as often as he can. That said he still has an emotional past and choose to keep his feelings in check as all times, even when it concerns his own family."

Reference sheet of a female, 12-month-old yellow wolf named Nysha (nee-shuh) with front pink paws; apple green eyes; a pink tail; pink fur on the nape of her neck; a long and thick tuft of fur from the top of her head covering the right side of her face; and strange protrusions on her shoulder that extend into a pair of small feathered wings. She has a special ability of light manipulation. Four paw prints in the bottom left show the exact colors used for her character. The text in the bottom right describes her personality: "Nysha is by far the most enthusiastic of the trainees as well as one of the most optimistic of the pack as a whole. She is often open-minded and delightful, though is seen as annoying with her constant talking. She refuses to let others determine her outlook on life and aims to help others as often as possible."

Reference sheet of a female, 12-month-old pink wolf named Alina (ah-lee-nuh) with a right front yellow paw; light green eyes; two yellow tails; yellow fur on the nape of her neck; and strange protrusions on her shoulder that extend into a pair of small-medium feathered wings. She has a special ability to create protective shields around herself. Four paw prints in the bottom left show the exact colors used for her character. The text in the bottom right describes her personality: "Alina's kindness and generosity is considered an asset by some, and a hindrance by others. She's calm and collected, but can be outspoken when needed. While her selflessness is apparent, it often leads to her bottling up her own grievances and withholding, even in regards to her own family besides her littermate Nysha."

Reference sheet of a male, 16-month-old light blue wolf named Cival (sih-vahl) with fluffier light violet legs; golden yellow eyes; silver streaks along his back; silver patch of fur around muzzle; and thicker fur atop head and in ears. He has a special ability of ice manipulation. Five paw prints in the bottom left show the exact colors used for her character. The text in the bottom right describes his personality: "The oldest of the trainees, Cival is also the most withdrawn of the pack's juveniles. He is an excellent hunter in particular though prefers to do everything by himself and avoid attachments, even with his own mother. The scars from his past are practically etched into his heart, leading to struggles with self-confidence and showing vulnerability."

Here are some more references, some of which are semi-recent!

Reference sheet of a female, 10-month-old gray wolf named Laruk (luh-rook) with silver stripes on her back, muzzle, and top of head; bright yellow eyes; and a black-tipped tail and black paws. Four paw prints in the bottom left show the exact colors used for her character. The text in the bottom right describes her personality: "Abandoned as a pup, Laruk has barely survived for most her life. Familiar with solitude and weak-bodied, Laruk is not the strongest or the fastest, but is considerably adaptable and learns quickly. Despite her easily frightened and cautious nature, she has proven to be more trustworthy than most."

Reference sheet of a female, 3.75-year-old orange wolf named Diala (dee-ah-lah) with red stripes on her back and muzzle; a red tuft of fur atop her head; emerald green eyes; white paws and a white chest; and a cat-like tail with a flame-like tip. She has a special ability of flame manipulation. Six paw prints in the bottom left show the exact colors used for her character. The text in the bottom right describes her personality: "As one of the pack's betas, Diala doesn't take her position lightly. Her fierce temper and commanding presence often leads others to both fear and respect her. Diala does not easily trust outsiders, and is regarded as one of the strongest fighters in the pack. Despite her ferocity, however, she is very loyal and rarely wavers with her own judgements."

Reference sheet of a female, 4-year-old blue wolf named Nylin (nye-lihn) with thick-furred light blue legs and tail; a long and thin silver tuft of fur atop her head; yellow eyes; a narrow light blue stripe down her back; and a three-finned silver growth near her tail-tip. She has a special ability of water manipulation. Five paw prints in the bottom left show the exact colors used for her character. The text in the bottom right describes her personality: "She is just as calm and easygoing as much as she can be overbearing and mysterious. She is open-minded to others, willing to listen to the many voices of the pack members. She shows motherly tendencies towards the younger generations, and can and will fight to protect them from harm. Her gentle nature makes others assume her weak, but she would disagree."

Reference sheet of a male, 7-year-old white wolf named Seldrad (sehl-drahd) with strange black markings on his face and chest; a thick black stripe down his back; a thicker black tail; dark brown eyes; golden yellow paws; fluffy chest fur; a few age marks; and two faded pinkish-gray scars over or near his right eye. He has a special ability of what others to believe is time manipulation. Five paw prints in the bottom left show the exact colors used for his character. The text in the bottom right describes his personality: "Seldrad has served as the alpha of the Stormguard for some time, and is respected by nearly everyone in the pack for one reason or another. He is known to be just and open-minded, evidenced by how he accepted Laruk into the pack with little hesitation. His level of mercy is sometimes questioned, but he always remains firm in his decisions."

I've drawn and redrawn some #referencesheets lately for Hunters characters, and thought I'd share them here!

Laruk's reference is brand new, and the rest are relatively updated!

It's pretty varied.

Prologue is 16 pages.
Chapter 1 is 72 pages.
Chapter 2 is 83 pages.
The ongoing Chapter 3 so far is 95 pages with another 20-30 on the horizon.

They keep getting longer and longer....I hope it's not a continuous trend??

Ayo, Hunters made a little money on #GlobalComix today! It's not much, but it is a first, awesome!!

Sorry for no new page this week!

After a month at my new work schedule, said work schedule will be majorly shifting hours starting next week so I want to get a handle on those hours before regularly releasing new pages again!

Should I post sneak peeks of redrawn Chapter 1 pages?
Like if yes!!

I know, I know, I've been BAD at updates lately, I apologize.

Hunters: Wolves of the Stormguard Chapter 3 Pages 82-87 have been released in recent weeks!

These are SOME of the pre-finalized images, read the final pages here! -- globalcomix.com/c/hunters or tapas.io/series/Hunte...

Heck yeah, what a fun event to participate in! And there are so many other great comics to check out too!!

Comic page from Hunters: Wolves of the Stormguard, Page 252 (Chapter 3 Page 81) Contains 5 panels with no text / dialogue, featuring two characters walking through a forest (one a light blue wolf with silver markings and violet legs, the other a gray wolf with silver stripes and yellow eyes. The blue wolf appears distant, whereas the gray wolf is nervous and tries to distract herself with wind and scents.

Hunters: Wolves of the Stormguard Chapter 3 Page 81 is released!

This is the pre-finalized image, read the final page here! -- globalcomix.com/c/hunters or tapas.io/series/Hunte...

No new comic page today!

I spent a lot of my free time this weekend playing Silksong, haha.

So here are some work-in-progress images of the upcoming pages!