Pre-launch comic art dump and comic info!

New 2020 booth banner image!

Hello readers,

Yes, soon Astray3 chapter 4 will begin! In the wee hours of Monday morning, a fresh new page will be posted! So, let’s update a few things.

There are a few changes to how pages and translated versions will be posted for 2020. There will no longer be a waiting period for translations. When a new A3 page posts, it will be followed shortly by the decoded version. ( This will last until no longer necessary. ) Thus, the reading order for chapter four will be the original page, translated page, next alien lingo page and so on. As much as I enjoy my vision of creating an immersive foreign world, I get that it can be annoying to folks who just want to read the work. How this will affect the future printed versions? I don’t know yet.

New pages should role out consistently for the next couple of months. I do, sadly, predict a lot of irregularities in posting. Most of you already know that last year I started attending conventions and art events to promote the comic and work. For 2020, I’m pushing to attend triple the amount of events. ( Almost a convention a month; sometimes more. ) Obviously, this means more time away from the drawing table. This will result in some short months. But, I will try to keep them rolling out.

What else can you expect from me in 2020? There will be another art book about mid-year covering part of 2019 and 2020. Also, look for new merch items in the Astray3 store. I will be creating a ton of new stuff for my con booth. On that note, If you use Patreon, please consider supporting Astray3. I’m too busy to put exclusives there. However, I do provide subscribers with discount codes for merch releases…and sometimes physical freebies. Alternately, consider buying some books from the Astray3 store. Any support is much appreciated.

And that is all for now! Look for a new comic post soon!

All the best,

-Eldon

Now, let’s post some art!

Enjoy!

Sticker Design
Another sticker design

Astray3 returns on January 20th! and some art!

Hello, Astray3 faithful!

Yes, the fourth chapter will begin soon! There is a longer post and year-end retrospective on the Patreon page if you are so inclined to read it.

Page posting will largely follow the previous chapter. The main update will post on Monday with the translation following on Saturday. ( If necessary…wink…wink. )

I have a fair number of pages prepared as an update buffer. This should provide about three months of consistent updates. However, I have an aggressive convention/event schedule planned for 2020. That means loads of crucial art time spent traveling and schilling books. I will strive for at least one page a week, but we will probably have to settle for two to three pages a month. Sigh…C’est La Vie.

No need to end on a downer though. Astray3 is back! This will be the biggest chapter yet; along with an epilogue to round out the first part of the new adventure! Be back soon with more art and comics!

All the best,

Eldon

P.S. Have a bonus crab girl to celebrate!

Weekly update for Dec. 22nd, 2019. Comic teasers!

A3 chapter four page 6 teaser!
A3 chapter four page 5 teaser!

Hello Astray3 faithful, 

It’s been a long time coming! Here is more sneak peek panels at the new chapter of Astray3. Should be considered works in progress. ( I’m not completely satisfied with the colors. ) Still working toward a January release. Expect an official date announcement early in the month. 

In the meantime, here are some new designs!

TIll next time!

-Eldon

HOLY SMOKES! There is an Astray3 web-store!

BUY MY BOOK! BUY MY BOOK!

Hello Astray3 faithful,

Indeed, there is now an Astray3 store! ( I’ve been promising one for long enough! ) You can buy all my current books there. More products and services will be added soon. Also, if you are a current, or former, Patreon contributor, check your messages for special discount codes on book purchases. ( And if you aren’t a member already, sign-up for future discount opportunities. )

Visit the shop here: https://astray3.bigcartel.com/

That is it for now. Be back soon with more comic teasers!

All the best,

-Eldon

Weekly update for Nov. 20th, 2019. Art and comic teasers!

A3 Chapter 4 page 3 teaser!

Hello Readers,

Here is another teaser for the upcoming Astray3 chapter 4. Work continues apace. I hope to be on course for a New Year release.

On a side note, I’ve started offering commissions. If you would like to have me draw some purdy pictures for you, please contact me at eldon@astray3.com. Rates depend on production time and detail. Here is a piece I created for a client’s D&D loving girlfriend’s birthday.

Next, I will be producing a series of small prints based on Capcom fighting game girls! For the first subject, I’ve chosen Felicia from Darkstalkers.

That’s all for now, more comic panels and art soon.

Till next time,

-Eldon

Weekly update for Nov. 4th, 2019. NEW COMIC PANELS!

Sneak preview panel from the first page of chapter four.

Hello Astray3 readers,

There is a new post on the Astray3 Patreon page featuring panels and concept art from the next chapter. The post is public! You can read it for free by clicking on the following link. THE TOTALLY AWESOME ASTRAY3 PATREON PAGE!

I will be posting more previews and concept art there in the lead-up to the next chapter’s release! Stay tuned!

Till next time,

-Eldon

Weekly update for Oct. 14th, 2019. Lots of art and actual comic NEWS!

Hello Astray3 faithful,

It’s been a while since I posted an update on the main page. So, here is a massive update to get yall caught up.

I’ll lead with some good news. New Astray3 pages are in production! I dropped a new character design post on the Patreon page. Check it out! No need to be Patron. I’ll be dropping some panel sneak peeks once the first pages are finished. Stay tuned!

Now, here is a ton of Procreate art! I’ve also been participating in Inktober 2019. There may be a big post for those soon.

Enjoy!

-Eldon