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Dream Life

March 28, 2023 Max Parker No Comments

In which we learn that Daven is like that one friend who’s really into dolphins and their house is just dolphin paraphernalia. Except in Daven’s case it’s all Darumaka. Because how can you not?! For just $1/month you can see these pages 1 month before they’re posted here (including sketches and thumbnails) on Patreon and… Continue reading Dream Life

Business Maka Part 1

April 11, 2023 Max Parker No Comments

Michelle and I are extremely excited to introduce to you: BUSINESS MAKA For just $1/month you can see these pages 1 month before they’re posted here (including sketches and thumbnails) on Patreon and Kofi

Business Maka Part 2

April 18, 2023 Max Parker No Comments

A bit late in the day but I did manage to get this DONE! Enjoy part 2 of Business Maka, because Michelle and I love her. Her phone is absolutely this: For just $1/month you can see these pages 1 month before they’re posted here (including sketches and thumbnails) on Patreon and Kofi

Business Maka Part 3

April 25, 2023 Max Parker No Comments

We conclude the Business saga… for now. I’m still so tickled by Michelle’s “raises” joke. For just $1/month you can see these pages 1 month before they’re posted here (including sketches and thumbnails) on Patreon and Kofi

Penny For Your Thoughts

May 30, 2023 Max Parker No Comments

See a pokécoin and pick it up and all the day you’ll be thinking about what to spend it on. For just $1/month you can see these pages 1 month before they’re posted here (including sketches and thumbnails) on Patreon and Kofi

Distant Cousins Part 1

June 13, 2023 Max Parker No Comments

After our April Fools pages, we just had to bring back Galar Maka, so here’s part 1 of 3 coming at you! For just $1/month you can see these pages 1 month before they’re posted here (including sketches and thumbnails) on Patreon and Kofi

Distant Cousins Part 2

June 20, 2023 Max Parker No Comments

Part 2 of 3 for the Distant Cousins arc! I just love sleepy Maka in her little basket nest. For just $1/month you can see these pages 1 month before they’re posted here (including sketches and thumbnails) on Patreon and Kofi

Distant Cousins Part 3

June 27, 2023 Max Parker No Comments

Last page (for now) in the Distant Cousins arc! It’s been really fun to play with the colours on these pages. GalarMaka and her trainer Darla were featured in our April Fools comic this year. For just $1/month you can see these pages 1 month before they’re posted here (including sketches and thumbnails) on Patreon… Continue reading Distant Cousins Part 3

Comic page done in monochrome dark pink. Panel one, Daven and Darumaka are standing with their backs to the audience in their kitchen. Darumaka asks “Daven, is it my favourite time?” and Daven replies “Yes, it’s snack time.” Panel two, Darumaka is sitting in her high chair smiling and looking at Daven who’s off panel to the left. Daven’s hand is reaching in with a plate of snacks for her. Darumaka says “I love snack time!” Panel three, Darumaka is eating a strawberry from her plate of snacks and says “I also love breakfast time, and tv time, and drawing time, and Daven home from school time, and park time--”. Panel four, the camera zooms out a little so we see her full body in her high chair. She’s very happy while still holding a half eaten strawberry. She says “My day is full of favourite times!”

Thinking Positively

October 10, 2023 Max Parker No Comments

A positive Maka for you on this fine Tuesday! For just $1/month you can see these pages 1 month before they’re posted here (including sketches and thumbnails) on Patreon

Comic done with black lines, and coloured in shades of dusty pink. Panel one, a wide shot of Daven on the couch with Darumaka in his lap. They’re both watching TV with the text coming from the TV saying “Next up on ‘Scariest Ghosts of Alola’”. Panel two, a close up of Darumaka in her little basket bed. She’s sleepy and has a Shuppet plushie with her. Daven off camera says “There, all tucked in. I hope the show wasn’t too scary for you, Maka.” Panel three, a wide shot showing Darumaka just falling asleep in her basket saying “I am okay, my best friend Gengar will keep me safe,” while Daven who was walking away has stopped - clearly scared that Gengar is hanging around.

Spook Proof

January 2, 2024 Max Parker No Comments

The ghosts will protect her from the ghosts! For just $1/month you can see these pages 1 month before they’re posted here (including sketches and thumbnails) on Patreon

Work Hard, Play Hard

January 16, 2024 Max Parker No Comments

Daven’s a busy guy, it’s a good thing he has his own little recharge station at the end of the day! Grab an early peek to all webcomics, plus sketches and thumbnails on Patreon for just $1

Don’t Forget

January 30, 2024 Max Parker No Comments

Always hug a Maka for good luck! Grab an early peek to all webcomics, plus sketches and thumbnails on Patreon for just $1

Comic page done in monochromatic dark pink. Panel one, Nurse Joy is looking over at Darumaka on a doctor’s table while holding a small needle. Darumaka is scared and holding Daven’s hand who’s sitting beside her for support. Panel two, cut to after the shot and Darumaka has been given a lollipop. Daven sits beside her and says “Good job, Maka. You were very brave.” Panel three, cut to Daven at the doctor’s who also administers him a shot. Darumaka is sitting in his lap covering her eyes. Panel four, Daven and Darumaka are walking away as Darumaka sits in her carrier on Daven’s chest and says “Good job, Daven. You were very brave!”

Yearly Shots

February 27, 2024 Max Parker No Comments

Happy 100 pages! Max and I hope you enjoy reading this little comic as much as we like making it. Needles are scary, but Maka and Daven are doing their part! Grab an early peek to all webcomics, plus sketches and thumbnails on Patreon for just $1

It’s Mostly True

March 5, 2024 Max Parker No Comments

Sometimes in order to narrow down your choices you have the choose the one with the best logo. Grab an early peek to all webcomics, plus sketches and thumbnails on Patreon for just $1

Comic with black line art and coloured in shades of dusty pink. Panel one shows an interviewer stacking some papers together. They are looking forward and smiling saying “Alright, thank you for your time. You should hear back from me by Friday with the results.” Panel two shows Daven pacing in circles with a worried expression. Text in the top left corner reads “Friday” within a square box. Panel three shows Darumaka pacing in circles with an expression and pose to match Daven’s in the last panel.

Interview Results Part 1

March 12, 2024 Max Parker 1 Comment

“Maka, don’t pace you’re making me nervous!” “Daven, don’t pace you’re making me nervous!” Grab an early peek to all webcomics, plus sketches and thumbnails on Patreon for just $1

Comic with black line art and coloured in shades of dusty pink. Panel one shows a woman presenting with a graph behind her. She says “The reality is that being a small business owner can be a lot of stress and heartache. It’s important to have a clear idea on what you’re working towards and how you want to get there.” Panel two shows Daven in the audience with his arms crossed, his eyes closed and thinking hard. He’s thinking “What I’m working towards…” Panel three shows Darumaka in the center of the panel with her arms up in excitement, surrounded by various large ride Pokemon; Tauros, Pidgeot, Dragonite, and a Rapidash. Darumaka is saying “Daven! Look at all of my best friends!”

Begin with the End in Mind

March 26, 2024 Max Parker No Comments

He just wants her to be happy! Grab an early peek to all webcomics, plus sketches and thumbnails on Patreon for just $1

Comic with black line art and coloured in shades of dusty pink. Panel one shows Daven in a classroom from behind, with a dark background and a presentation going on at the front of the class with a special guest speaker. Panel two, the same angle as the first panel but we’ve moved to the right to see Darumaka sitting on the desk beside Daven, she’s smiling and colouring on a piece of paper.

Special Guest

April 2, 2024 Max Parker No Comments

But which one is the real special guest?! Grab an early peek to all webcomics, plus sketches and thumbnails on Patreon for just $1

Comic with black line art and coloured in shades of dusty pink. Panel one shows Daven nervously reaching for his phone as it rings, the caller ID reading “Sunshine Rides”. Panel two, we see Darumaka worrying outside the room as she listens to some muffled talking from inside. Panel three, Daven opens the door but we can only see his legs, Darumaka looks up with baited breath. Panel four, Daven picks Darumaka up happily and says “I got the job!” while Darumaka is smiling for him saying “Yay!” Text at the bottom of the comic reads “topazcomics.com”.

Interview Results Part 2

April 9, 2024 Max Parker No Comments

Maka worries about her Daven! Grab an early peek to all webcomics, plus sketches and thumbnails on Patreon for just $1

Comic with black line art and coloured in shades of dusty pink. Panel one shows Daven doing a lunge pose on a yoga mat. Darumaka off screen is saying “Do you want to see my counting? I’ve been practicing.” Panel two, a zoom in on Daven from the front. He’s smiling as Darumaka keeps chatting in the background to someone off screen. She says “I will use my fingers! 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, all the way to 9!” Panel three, similar shot to panel two but Daven looks confused as he holds his yoga pose. There’s a bunch of “9?”s floating around him. Two smaller bubbles show Darumaka’s hand and the text reads “3 fingers.” with another bubble that zooms in on one of her legs and a bit of her tail, the text reads “4 legs….” Panel four, Daven in the background pokes his head into the next room as Darumaka stands on one leg with her two hands and other leg out for counting for a Wooper, who’s surprised and says “whoa!” while Darumaka says “I can count higher if I sit down!”

A Leg to Count On

April 16, 2024 Max Parker No Comments

Maka shows off her counting skills to someone with no fingers! Grab an early peek to all webcomics, plus sketches and thumbnails on Patreon for just $1

Comic done with black lines, and coloured in shades of dusty pink. Panel one, Darumaka is holding up a book titled “Let’s Learn About Darumaka” and she says “Daven, this one!” Panel two, on the left side it reads “When its internal fire is burning, it cannot calm down and it runs around. When the fire diminishes, it falls asleep.” On the other side of the panel Darumaka is excitedly listening to the book. Panel three, on the left side it reads “This popular symbol of good fortune will never fall over in its sleep, no matter how it’s pushed or pulled.” With Darumaka on the right side of the panel giggling. Panel four, on the left side it reads “Darumaka’s droppings are hot, so people used to put them in their clothes to keep themselves warm.” Darumaka is on the right side of the panel grimacing.

Knowledge is Powerful

May 7, 2024 Max Parker 1 Comment

Some of Darumaka’s pokedex entries are really fun and others are… a bit odd. Grab an early peek to all webcomics, plus sketches and thumbnails on Patreon for just $1

Topaz Comics

Webcomics featuring Darumaka