Today in class was mostly just work time. Before that though we went over some basics of lettering, and this made me realize that I needed to address this still in my own comic. So first I finalized the dialogue for the strip. I’m sticking with the Russian history for the lecture because I feel like it’s something that people only have passing familiarity with. If it were something that they didn't know at all the reading might distract too much from the comic, and if it were something that they were too familiar with then it might stir unwanted mental connections. I also looked up the appropriate dates in the lecture just in case anybody bothers to fact check me on them. I then practiced my lettering and I got it to a point that I am pleased with. I want it to definitely looked handwritten but still be neat enough to read easily.
I also refined the character design for the professor and student. I really tried to emphasize the patterns on their clothes because I think it makes the comic more visually appealing and unique. I know that I don't really pay attention to read the joke if a comic doesn't have interesting pictures. Im also focusing on the students face and arm in particular because they will show the passing of time and deliver the joke. The dialogue for this comic is really secondary.
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