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It's over here!I'm feeling stressed-Probably because I'm deep in that last-minute rush. I don't know how you imagine my process, but just so you know I’m tweaking pages right up until the very last moment, haha. I was still working on them just 15 minutes ago.

GOD, action scenes are incredibly challenging. It’s been a while since I’ve done fight sequences, and I’d honestly forgotten how hard it is to manage the pacing and dynamism, breaking down fast, sharp movements into clear panels.I struggled during the storyboarding stage and had to redo some panels multiple times even when they were done before I felt okay about them. It’s still not perfect in my eyes, but there’s another action-heavy update coming, so I’m hoping to do even better next time!

You know what? In the original storyboard for the previous pages, Tera was supposed to shoot the guard in the head right at the door. I ended up changing that, because I keep questioning whether or not Tera should kill in each scene. Not for me or him, but for you lol. And now… I kinda regret it!The doubt comes from the fact that Tera is meant to be evolving as a character, and it's easier for the reader to simply think, "Look, he's not killing anymore."But if I dig into his psychology a bit more: well, with the father (pizza guy), there were specific signs that led Tera to spare him.But his growth also shows in other ways: he’s disgusted by his environment.When he enters that underground nightclub, he doesn't respect anyone there. He sees them all (people from his own world, people who fear the Black Death) as scum with no value. I mean he can't blame himself for all the bad things he has done and be okay with all of the others like him-

But it’s up to me to make that clearer. I’ll give him a few lines of dialogue to express it more directly!

I also promised a little extra today - I did make one (a quick doodle), but I’m not really happy with it. I’d rather take the rest of the day to fix it up and post it tomorrow. Hope that’s okay with you all!As always, thank you so much for being so supportive and lovely with me and the comics. I'm genuinely so grateful ❤PS: Oh, and of course, on your recommendation, I watched Kpop Demon Hunters!!!It was super fun and entertaining! The art direction and the visual treatment of the scenes are beautifully done. Characters are funny and endearing, and honestly, I’ve been looping the movie's soundtrack non-stop for the past week, haha.

I only have one complaint: the film doesn’t take its time!! The pacing is really fast, and it feels like some plotlines and stakes get a bit glossed over. I would’ve loved for certain scenes to stretch out a little more, just so we could really savor them!

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Julie

Oh my 😵

Mopawk

This is was sooooo good!!!!!! The expressions, the combat, the blood spatter!!! Everything was done expertly!! Five starts!!! 😁

Sofija Leron

Those thugs that got in the way are just canon foder, so I'm not particularly attached to them, and we need Terah to complete his heist successfuly, so he can go visit the boy soon 🥰

LMBlyy

Dear Z.Pico, I hope you well ? I don't know why you stressed because you give us an amazing work, the details in the movement, the expression is so good and beautiful. Thank you ✨ ❤️

Rima

No need to rush his development, this way feels more natural. For me at least. I'm used to readings manhwas and novels where the male lead suddenly just stops killing because the Mc comes into his life and told him "Stop🥺" and he just.. stops. With little to no consequences. And it always left a bitter feeling for me because the character simply becomes flat after that. I know that here the Boy and Tera aren't meant to have a romantic connection but that's the only comparison I could make 😶‍🌫️ Also it's still fun(?) to see Tera act this way, since i know that he might eventually stop. I'm more scared of the consequences that follow for him after he "quits" though

júlia 🇧🇷

I agree with the other comment: I'M TIRED of stories where the gangster character just stops working from one moment to the next, without any major consequences or DEVELOPMENT. I like how you make Tera go through this change so slowly because it feels more real, more impactful, and makes me wonder when the Black Death will notice this major change and what his response will be. I like this slowness because it also demonstrates how the boy ✨️slowly✨️ infiltrates Tera's life and brings a seriousness to Tera's feelings. He's not simply changing overnight for a boy he's only known for a few days; he changes as his feelings for the boy lead him to change, and it's a ✨️slow process✨️. Tera's been at this for years, and he's not going to change in a week. He'll change for the boy when he's in love and determined to be better for him, and that won't happen in the next update either. It's all SLOW and REAL here.

SleepyWitchLyca

Oh they did not think this through. Tera is pissed like really really 😒

Elanor

QUESTION! Has the boy a sketchbook with spicy drow of tera? I love boy's legs, he is perfect for Angel dust's cosplay. Love you Pico<3

Mary Beh

This pacing for Tera makes SO much more sense honestly. Also I LOVE your action scenes. They always come out so well.

Dorianaaaaaa

Omg!!! But also AMAZING ACTION SCENES! So good!

Artiø Vollrath

I love the update but as always I also really enjoy your thoughts in the comic as well. Its really the reason I do the patreon as I could wait for comic updates lol I love to hear your thoughts and processes. It helps to bring out depth in each action and scene.

Michael

Honestly: seeing Tera go for the kill is awesome. Yes, some might find it gruesome, but that is the truth, what is life is and has been. He started it by killing the boy's parents (he didn't know him at that point in time but we saw how the regret started to creep in). He was raised in blood and death, it is a part of him and now he wonders: what is left of him if you take that away? Who is he, what is he? Is blood and death everything he is or is there ore to him as an individual? Can he even claim to be human considering everything he has done? I m really curious how it will end. He is standing in a sea of blood and death, made by his own hands, yet he yearns for the boy and the life without blood and death, he yearns for the peace and tranquility the boy symbolises, the light and hope for his lost soul, for he sees himself as a monster (Tera, gr. for monster) inside and outside. So, can he leave this sea of blood and death, made by his own hands without dragging the boy into it and ruining him and leave with enough of himself to be considered worthy as a human being?

catinashack

GUYS HELP i can't see em it says the last update was last month when i click the link TT^TT

Mellowcat

Hi catinashack, I hope this solution works: Try to open the Patreon website via browser (for example Firefox) and log in here. You should be able to access the new chapter this way. It may also help to clear the cache. It usually works fine on a computer instead of a smartphone.

Chiro

Tera honestly has some of my favorite character development. The pacing gives me space to breathe and really let moments sink in. I love how gradual it is…..it makes so much sense for him.

catinashack

Thank you fellow cat, it works!

MalinS

Loved these pages, the dynamism is amazing and it’s like I can see the movement like a movie! Truly incredible work! And it’s so realistic with Tera’s development being more mental first but still doing what he has to do, there is no easy way out, but he still changes his mindset and tries to be better little by little. It’s a refreshing take on the whole «gangster» trope, not the usual « I will stop this and leave it all behind me right now, *kissykissy*» And maybe our boys need a little Kpop demon hunter cosplay?😏🤞🏼💜

Joanne

Well, he made a Black Death bleed, he gots to go. I don't think I ever saw tears that portrayed: 'I'm just crying cause the hit brought tears to my eyes' so well. I'm not sure why, but I'm really hung up on that. It's awesome. Also the funny bits mixed with the gruesome reality what Tera is and what he is going through 👀

Soso

Wow, chapter 15 is really an action-packed chapter 😁 When you see scenes like that, you realise what a challenge it is. You do a great job of bringing it alive and making it move. I like the fact that Tera doesn't change overnight either, that would make the story less believable because change takes time. I think he's going to have a few more deaths on his hands. I'm even more looking forward to the next part, when he sees his island of peace again in the person of the boy and continues his personal evolution 😊 Thank you for all your work Pico, I hope you're well considering the times you're going through. I send you love 🥰

MylilDel

It’s incredible to see you can make actions scenes so well and at the same time show more cute scenes between the boy and tera ! I love to see all the small gestures of tera to the boy that shows that even though he might not express it with words he cares about him and a lot… And I WAAAAAANT the boy’s clothes they are soooooo good

lilywhite

I just binged everything available. I LOLed, got choked up, reread and ogled. Ugh this is just so good and so pretty and keep up the amazing work!

zpico

Hahaha I’m in my late twenties, but I won’t say exactly how old! Even my friends aren’t sure (though people often think I’m younger than I actually am..!)

zpico

Awww that’s so sweet haha, I’m genuinely so happy you love it, thank you!!!!

𝓑𝓵𝓪𝓬𝓴 𝓓𝓮𝓪𝓽𝓱

Thank you very much for your answer And know that 30 years old you are not old You are still full of strength The main thing is to take care of your health 🙏🔥

𝓑𝓵𝓪𝓬𝓴 𝓓𝓮𝓪𝓽𝓱

Hi, Pico, you asked me to let you know if I would contact customer support! Well, fortunately, I can say that the blocked messages are now unblocked and I can see them. I was advised to upgrade, and I think I did it) anyway, please contact customer support for any questions) 🤗

Vé

I absolutely adore how human all the characters you create are! even the passing background goons feel so alive and like they have a whole backstory to them. It makes their suffering and death feel more impactful, especially at a moment when Tera is fighting internally with himself. Great job!!!

Chiro

Hey Pico! I’m pretty new here and really enjoying your work! I was wondering if you’ve thought about doing another little Q&A sometime? but no pressure at all if it’s not your thing! 💕

evi

So funny it almost hurts... So sad it almost hurts... So fluffy it almost hurts... So horrid it almost hurts... So tender it almost hurts... So raw it almost hurts... … Whatever emotions each episode fuels, your story always manages to bring it to that crazy level of pain that is just still sweet. I sometimes have to remind myself to deliberately focus on the visual art that transports such emotional art. But how can it be that this mere pattern of black & white, B&W, is able to do magic? I’m new here, but have spent the best (literally!) part of the past week re re re reading The Boy & The Wolf and going through your comments. I guess I started reading comics before many of you, including Pico, were even born. There are only few that got me hooked like this on an emotional level. But I struggle to think of another one that folded emotions and fantastic art into such an intricately woven net of intelligent storytelling. Thank you, Pico, for sharing not only the Boy’s and Wolf's story with us, but also your thoughts behind it. This makes it so much more rewarding. And thanks to you guys here for making it come even more alive. Looking forward to being here...

Mellowcat

*nodding so hard to this comment that it's outright headbanging* (Now, if you would excuse me, gotta see my chiropractor asap... for reasons.) ;p I honestly couldn't find anything to compare this work to, because there was always something amiss... beautiful art, but the story was a little lacking... amazing story, but the art... but this is the whole package. Funny that you use the word "magic" - what else is a spell beside intriguing words with a huge impact... "magic, I tell ya!".

Mellowcat

Good thing it finally worked out. 👍 With my last issues regarding pledging on Patreon, it took almost a year until some update solved it in the end, even though I contacted the support (they were nice and responded fast, but couldn't fix it).

evi

I do hope your poor neck recovered in time for today's update :-) Looking fwd to your thoughts about it...

Mellowcat

To quote a classic: "My legs are grey. My ears are gnarled. My eyes are old and bent" Crooked neck and a whiplash couldn't stop me anyways 😜

savanna elmquist

I’m here for the chapters!!! But I saw snippets of Tera without a mask!!!! 🙈🙈🙈🙈 I don’t wanna see!!! Not until my baby boy sees in the actual story!!! lol