The Adventures of Luke and Sam

Episode 61: ...And Some Stain Remover...

2011-02-01T17:48:00.000-08:00

I'm trying a little more experimentation with the word balloons. Hopefully, it works.Anyway, remember the fight from Episode 57? Yeah, me either. See you next time.

Episode 60: 'Cause Luke Don't Hit Girls

2009-02-19T18:10:00.000-08:00

Your mama's so fat, when she sits around the house...she SITS AROUND THE HOUSE! Good times.

Episode 59.5: Intermission 3

2009-02-10T19:25:00.000-08:00

Sorry about how late this episode is coming in, but I got a little tied up with something else. Anyway, I just found out that one of the comics on my pull list hasn't been getting pulled for about 4 months. It's kind of hard for me to catch these things quickly because I get my comics mailed to me from my store, once a month. With the amount of comics that get delayed, I had just assumed that

Episode 59: No Time For Jokes

2009-02-06T06:58:00.001-08:00

I think Sam is my favorite character. See you Tuesday.

Episode 58: Always Carry Change

2009-02-03T19:30:00.000-08:00

If you have a chance, do yourself a favor by checking out the "Hulk vs." DVD. Friggin sweet, no doubt.In other news, the Wolverine movie looks like it's gonna be pretty cool, but G.I. Joe looks like it's going to be kind of generic. Not necessarily bad, just not the G.I. Joe I grew up with. They all had their own identities with the different uniforms, right?Well, the X-Men movie turned out

Episode 57: Deja Vu

2009-01-29T12:51:00.000-08:00

Aaaaaand, we're back.

Epidode 56: The Bug Goes Splat

2008-12-27T11:54:00.000-08:00

Ok, my vacation is over, and my present to you is this two-page special. Hope you liked it.In case you're not one of the 14 hardcore readers of Luke and Sam, here is a quick reverse order faq:In Episode 50, Luke told Kara, Laura, Bruce, and Peter to find the Skinny Chick. Looks like they found her.Back in Episode 47, it was revealed that the Skinny Chick was making evil twins of heroes with

Episode 55: Welcome back to the Jerry Springer Show

2008-12-12T17:51:00.000-08:00

Ok, so it's not a direct continuation of this episode, the title still fits it.

Episode 54: The World's Oldest Profession

2008-12-09T12:46:00.000-08:00

I may have mentioned this before, but when Sam Wilson was first introduced back in 1969, he was a pimp. True story.Not quite sure where I was going with that...

Episode 53: Catty

2008-12-05T18:43:00.000-08:00

Yeah, Jen and Mari got off on the wrong foot way back when...As a matter of fact, Sam didn't make a very good impression on the lady down the hall, either...Hey, if you like webcomics, be sure to check out Is It Funny Today...Excellent site.See you Tuesday.

Episode 52: The Juice Isn't Worth The Squeeze

2008-12-02T17:59:00.000-08:00

Today's episode gets it's title from the movie "The Girl Next Door." There was this thing in the movie about knowing if the juice is worth the squeeze, i.e., can you accept the consequences of your actions. IMO, getting to touch a round, green butt isn't worth getting killed over, but Captain Kirk may have a different opinion.Can you believe it's been almost 6 months since Jen nearly threw Sam

Episode 51: Looks Can Be Deceiving

2008-11-28T17:00:00.001-08:00

See you Tuesday!

Episode 50: Three's A Crowd

2008-11-25T13:19:00.000-08:00

This is one of those Jack Tripper moments that every man ends up in at one time or another. Sorry about the steadily declining quality of the pictures, but I'm trying out a few different cameras.See you Friday!

Episode 49: Drop It Like It's Hot

2008-11-21T18:52:00.000-08:00

No time for a witty comment...

Episode 48: She Ain't Heavy, She's My Girlfriend

2008-11-18T13:45:00.000-08:00

Ya know...she looks pretty heavy to me.

Episode 47: Yeah, He's a Total Nerd Under the Mask

2008-11-14T18:30:00.000-08:00

Aaaand the plot thickens! I always thought the fact that Spider-Man is a science-geek was cool. In recent years, it seems that he's been relying on brawn more than brains, though. I'm not saying that he should start building Reed Richards-type gizmos and contraptions to get out of a jam or anything...but it would be nice to see him actually out-think a villain every now and then before

Episode 46: Gathering the Troops

2008-11-07T17:37:00.000-08:00

Don't tell me you didn't always want to do that...Til next time!

Episode 45: Harbinger

2008-10-31T12:36:00.000-07:00

Don't tell me you forgot about that whole incident with the Skinny Chick and Bob (aka, smart Bruce)...And, yeah, I seem to remember saying something about staying away from the huge multi-part epics...but this one has been fighting to get posted. See you next week (maybe sooner)!

Episode 44: Nice Recovery

2008-10-26T18:34:00.001-07:00

Annnd, here is a special bonus episode in a feeble attempt to make up for completely missing a post last week. Thanks for stopping by, and I'll see you on Friday.Seriously.

Episode 43: The Blocker

2008-10-24T18:56:00.000-07:00

Yeah, he had that one coming...

Episode 42: Booty Call

2008-10-10T19:13:00.000-07:00

"Age of Booty" is the name of a real game. Perhaps even more amazing is the fact that it's not about running down drunk girls at a club. I mean, really...if you're going to use that name for a game, it should have at least one drunk girl in it.Anyway, I know that comics about games really isn't my thing, but I figure I could use this comic to cover the wide variety of subjects that interest me.

Episode 41: Blessing In Disguise

2008-10-03T17:43:00.000-07:00

See you next week!

Episode 40: I Scream, You Scream...

2008-09-26T15:59:00.001-07:00

I feel kind of good, having reached Episode 40 and all. I'll have to do something special when I hit number 52.Anyway, the bit where Sam formed the psychic rapport happened way back in these episodes. Thanks for stopping by, and I'll see you next week!

Episode 39: Discovery

2008-09-19T15:21:00.000-07:00

This same thing happened to me once. Once.See you next week!

Episode 38: Mack Daddy

2008-09-12T17:22:00.000-07:00

Of course, in the real world, ladies that aren't interested in you are more prone to just stare daggers at you. Oh, I'm sure they'd like to be able to lift a man into the air by his throat, but the fact is, there aren't too many ladies who can do that. And the few who can look a lot more manly than Diana. And, by more manly, I mean they have huge pecs, and delts, and quads, and such. And

Episode 37: He Needed A New One Anyway

2008-08-08T14:21:00.000-07:00

August 15 UPDATE: Folks, it pains me to say that I'm going to have to take a break from this strip for a little while. The necessities of everyday work (and life) have piled up to the point that I've used up all of the strips in my buffer, and I really don't want to just slap together a half-baked entry at the last minute. So, I offer my deepest apologies, but Luke and Sam are on hiatus until

Episode 36: Round Two

2008-08-01T14:00:00.000-07:00

Remember that old 'Mortal Kombat' commercial? Waaaay back when Mortal Kombat was finally coming home to the Sega Genesis and SNES? Yup, that's what inspired the last panel in today's comic.I've often wondered what would happen if I were to stand in the middle of some downtown intersection at the crack of dawn yelling "MORTAL KOMBAT!!!" at the top of my lungs. Would others join me? Would a

Episode 35: Welcome to the Jerry Springer Show

2008-07-25T13:00:00.000-07:00

When I'm naming these comics, I make an effort not to give away the whole episode within the title. I usually try to make it so that the title only really makes sense after you've read the comic. This time, however, I could not resist; the title just fits so well.Anyway, thanks for reading, and I'll see you next week!

Episode 34: Motive, continued

2008-07-18T13:00:00.000-07:00

Looks like I'm back on track for the updates. Thanks for sticking with me!

Episode 33: Motive

2008-07-11T13:07:00.000-07:00

Well, I've finally got everything in working order again (at least for the time being...). Next episode, we'll dive into Jen's reason for launching Sam into the sky. Stick around, it's gonna get crazy.See you next week (I promise)!!!

Episode 32: Wind Beneath My Wings

2008-06-27T17:46:00.001-07:00

I was able to borrow a camera for long enough to take pics for this episode and the next, but I still haven't replaced my own yet. At least I have two more weeks to try to find a suitable replacement.Anyway, there are about 2-4 more parts to the current storyline. After that, I've been toying with the idea of posting more single comic gags. On the plus side, if I'm ever without a camera, I

Episode 31: Sorry Folks

2008-06-20T13:59:00.000-07:00

I really wish I could do this full time, but I can't. Mostly because it doesn't pay anything. If it did, then I wouldn't have a problem acquiring a new camera. As it stands, it's just going to be another expense; I'll gladly pay it, but I just haven't gotten around to it just yet.Sorry about the delay in the regularly scheduled storyline, and I hope to be back in the game for next week's

Episode 30: Skipping the Pleasantries

2008-06-13T14:38:00.000-07:00

No time to talk now...Metal Gear Solid 4 is calling me...

Episode 29: Down the Stairs

2008-06-06T15:23:00.000-07:00

Friendly tip for the day, don't let anyone kick your bros down the stairs. It's just not the thing to do.See you next week!

Episode 28: Lost and Found

2008-05-30T10:00:00.000-07:00

I can't tell you how long I've been waiting to bring Danny into the fold. Fact is, this comic was almost called "The Adventures of Luke and Danny", but I wanted to team Luke up with someone new. The classic "Luke Cage and Iron Fist" comic already traveled that road, and I don't think I'd do it any justice. That's why I went for Sam; the pair has a similar origin story in the comics, but things

Episode 27: Don't You Love Cliffhanger Endings?

2008-05-23T13:57:00.000-07:00

I started to get lazy, and not post an update today, but then I read waterfan's comment from the last episode that stated, "the only thing that would make it better is if you posted more than once a week oh well, at least it's on time as promised." How could I possibly be late when I know that it would upset one of my 12 readers? Thanks for the comment, waterfan; and thanks for the

Episode 26: Just Like Crazy Glue

2008-05-16T17:04:00.000-07:00

Happens to me all the time...See you next week!

Episode 25: Crossing the Line

2008-05-09T14:26:00.000-07:00

Right on time, it's Episode 25! I don't know if you've ever had your old girlfriend meet your new girlfriend, but it's never pleasant, and this is often how it starts. Especially if your ex-girlfriend is a jolly green skank, and your current girlfriend dresses like a banana.I've been planning this storyline since I started the comic 6 months ago, and I think you'll like it. Maybe it'll even

Intermission 2: The Story Thus Far

2008-05-02T06:39:00.000-07:00

Ya know, when you're running an award winning webcomic, you need to stay on top of things, or you stand the chance of losing viewers. And, when you only have 16 viewers like me, you REALLY have to stay on top of things.So, I'm out of town, and I realized that I didn't sync up my computers before I left. As a result, I don't have the current script on this PC. That's why you're looking at a

Episode 24: Oh, now I remember

2008-04-25T12:49:00.000-07:00

It had to happen sooner or later; we've finally come full circle from Episode 1. See you next week!

Episode 23: Calling me

2008-04-18T15:31:00.000-07:00

I can relate to Luke...sometimes those things call out to me, too. See you next time!

Episode 22: Rebound

2008-04-11T13:29:00.000-07:00

Ok, I'll admit it: this first chapter in the Bob Saga went on longer than I thought it would. Believe it or not, I have a basic outline that I work from that covers enough episodes for a year, but the characters take over sometimes, and I can't move on until they let me.Anyway, in addition to doing Luke and Sam, I'm contemplating doing a more traditional, drawn 4-panel strip. I was going to

Episode 21: Debt

2008-04-04T15:41:00.000-07:00

Ya know, I find it infinitely harder to come up with something to say in this space than it is to come up with ideas for the comic. Weird.Anyway, see you next week.

Episode 20: Lessons from Princess Leia

2008-03-29T14:03:00.000-07:00

So, my buddy gives me a call this morning asking why Episode 20 wasn't up yet. My only excuse is this: things got hectic, and I apparently didn't hit the "publish" button.Anyway, check out that couch! Yeah, baby...my first real prop! It may have taken longer than I wanted it to, but I finally got it made. Hopefully, future props won't take me so long to make. In other news, it's also taking

Episode 19: The Man With the Plan

2008-03-21T15:40:00.000-07:00

Hmmm...I wonder who Sam could be trying to make mental contact with...Guess you'll have to wait until next week to see how this one turns out! Thanks for stopping by, see you then!

Episode 18: The Club

2008-03-14T10:44:00.000-07:00

Episode 18! I can barely believe I've stuck with it this far, but in seeing how far I've come, I can't imagine stopping. See you next week!

Special Episode 17b: (the rest of the story, part 2)

2008-03-09T12:56:00.000-07:00

WARNING: You should probably read Episode 17 and Episode 17a first!These last two pseudo-episodes could really be considered an experiment more than actual episodes, hence the reason why I have not advertised then like I do with the regular updates. In the short time I've been doing this comic, I've sometimes felt that there is so much more story that could be told in each panel, but I've

Special Episode 17a: (the rest of the story)

2008-03-08T19:01:00.000-08:00

WARNING: You should probably read Episode 17 first!Ah well...I still don't have anything witty to say. Enjoy the first "rest of the story" special bonus episodes. Here, we're following Luke's thoughts; maybe I'll give you a closer look into Sam's mind tomorrow...

Episode 17: Good Point

2008-03-07T14:25:00.000-08:00

I don't have any time to add an interesting comment here today. Maybe I'll post a speical episode tomorrow, complete with witty commentary. Or maybe not. Guess you'll just have to check back tomorrow to be sure :)

Episode 16: What About Bob?

2008-02-29T14:36:00.000-08:00

Episode 16 brings another new cast member...I guess I'd better update the Cast of Characters page, huh? Well, I'll try to get to that over the weekend.I just saw the new trailer for the Iron Man movie, and I almost fainted. Can't wait for that movie to come out. Well, that's all from me, see you next week!

Episode 15: Look who's talking

2008-02-26T19:38:00.000-08:00

Another bonus Tuesday episode!!! Isn't that Adam West Batman-style "KaBoomph" sweet? Expect to see more in the way of sound effects in future episodes.So, as I said before on this site and others, I do plan to add some kind of background in the future. In fact, I gave it a shot with this very episode. But after screwing around with photoshop for four hours, and not even having one panel

Episode 14: Back in the game

2008-02-22T06:50:00.001-08:00

Episode 14 has arrived, and with it, a couple changes to the site. I've addressed the issue with the lettering getting smushed by changing fonts. That other font simply could not help but get jumbled up at the end of the process. Now I just have to decide whether or not to go back and re-letter the previous episodes...I've also improved the navigation by replacing the Blogger-provided

Episode 13: Matinenance, part 4

2008-02-19T20:02:00.000-08:00

Okay, I promise this will be the last "all-men-are-interested-in-is-a-woman's-rack" episode. Until I think of a new way to use the joke. Which I just did while I was typing that last sentence. So much for that promise.Speaking of future episodes, I plan to create some props and backgrounds (you know, something other than a white background) in the not-too-distant future in an effort to improve

Episode 12: Maintenance, part 3

2008-02-15T17:20:00.000-08:00

No time for a witty comment. Enjoy the episode!

Episode 11: Maintenance, part 2

2008-02-12T15:10:00.000-08:00

Episode 11 has arrived...the first Tuesday post EVER! As I've said before, I'm not quite ready to commit to posting twice weekly, but if I can stay on top of things, I'll soon be able to make that commitment. So, just think of this as a special post, and Friday is still the usual day for updates.Enough of that. Does anyone use tags to find specific episodes? I've toyed with the idea of adding

Episode 10: Maintenance

2008-02-08T15:43:00.000-08:00

Episode 10 of Luke and Sam! Man, I never thought I'd make it this far, but I have. Hopefully, Stan Lee and John Romita will forgive my ripping off the "Mary Jane" moment, but I'm sure I'm not the first to do it.Great news! I'm really far ahead (relatively) in getting these webcomic episodes created, so I've decided to pass the value on to the viewer. What that means is that I'll be posting

Episode 9: Neighbors, part 6

2008-02-01T16:13:00.000-08:00

Right about now you're asking yourself, "Has the time come in the life of this webcomic where the creator is going to make a toilet joke every other episode?" The answer is no...unless I can think of one that I think is as funny as this one.Episode nine! And, believe it or not, I have episode ten all created and ready to go. I made a deal with myself that if I could complete 3 more episodes

Episode 8: Neighbors, part 5

2008-01-25T18:04:00.000-08:00

Whew...episode 8! I think I'm starting to get a handle on the weekly schedule, so it may be time for me to kick it up a notch. I'm not making any promises, but I'm going to shoot for two episodes per week really soon. Stay tuned.So, Eye of Judgment, Heavenly Sword, and Assassins Creed have been filling up a lot of my PS3 time...and it has been time well spent, indeed. Final Fantasy Tactics

Intermission: Luke and Sam Special Episode

2008-01-18T15:43:00.000-08:00

I'm just taking a short break from the "Neighbors" storyline to share this special episode with you. Yeah, I said I'd post this on a non-Friday...but here it is anyway. Five pages of non-L&S-continuity story...enjoy!The episode above actually started out as an idea for a short fan film. I was going to play all of the parts, but I simply could not find a yellow silk shirt with a butterfly

Episode 7: Neighbors, part 4

2008-01-11T17:45:00.000-08:00

Episode 7, right on time; enjoy! I'm not really sure how long the Neighbors arc is going to last, but there is at least one more part that I have to get out there before I move on to the next arc. Hope that's ok with you guys.So, I haven't read a new comic in more than a month because of weather delays. Of course, I only get my comics once monthly, so maybe it's not that big of a deal. I got

Episode 6: Neighbors, part 3

2008-01-04T16:51:00.000-08:00

This is truly a landmark occasion. Episode 6, people! Sweet...Man, I really do have to work on having something clever to say in this space. Oh, well...at least I'm getting the comic out on time. Enjoy!

Episode 5: Neighbors, part 2

2007-12-28T15:57:00.000-08:00

As promised, episode 5 is alive; enjoy!

Episode 4: Neighbors, part 1

2007-12-22T18:57:00.000-08:00

Here we are, episode 4...enjoy! Sorry for being tardy, but it just couldn't be helped.Downloaded the booster pack for WarHawk...and the new map is huge. I have a lot to learn once again. See you there.And, I'll see you again here Friday with a fresh new episode.

Episode 3: Sam's new power!

2007-12-14T23:09:00.000-08:00

Third Friday, third episode; enjoy!I just saw 'I Am Legend' last night, and it was awesome! Highly recommended, indeed. This has got to be Will Smith's best performance ever.The expansion pack (Omega Dawn) for WarHawk comes out next week, and I can't wait.Well, I don't have too much else to say right now. See you next week, and thanks for stopping by.

Episode 2: Enter the Bruce!

2007-12-07T18:45:00.000-08:00

Another Friday, another episode; enjoy it. Blog entry follows:So, I just got done reading World War Hulk and a few choice crossover titles, and I've got to admit that it left me wanting a lot more. The whole point was -- what? To ***SPOILER ALERT*** bring the Hulk back to Earth to kill him, and leave his band of misfits stranded here? Too bad, I really liked the Planet Hulk storyline. To

Episode 1: From New York to Seattle

2007-12-01T18:00:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the OFFICIAL RELAUNCH of The Adventures of Luke and Sam! This has been a long time coming, and I think I've been able to manage the Dreamsucker (aka my day job) well enough that I should be able to begin posting a new episode at least once weekly. I'll try to use Friday as my official post day; and if I'm able to post more frequently, consider it a bonus :)I'd like to take a second

Cast Of Characters

2007-11-30T15:00:00.000-08:00

Let it never be said that I don't listen to the concerns of others. It's come to my attention that not every person on the planet has read as many comics as I have. As a result, many of the jokes in this strip may end up going over the heads of a lot of folks. To remedy that problem, I've decided to add this page as a "who's who." I'll try to add the picture and bio of every new character