Captivatingly Hilarious - 28 Heroic Comics Infused With A Twist, Crafted By Rob Shauf

Rob Shauf is a Canadian cartoonist known for his captivating comics centered around thrilling adventures. With a passion for creating heroic comics, Rob aims to eliminate the "time barrier to entry" that often deters individuals from enjoying role-playing games.

By condensing the essence of these games into his comic strips, he believes that more people can experience the joy of immersive storytelling. Rob recognizes that many individuals miss out on the excitement of role-playing games due to their lack of spare time.

However, each of his comic strips provides a quick and bite-sized glimpse into the thrilling adventures of his hero, requiring only a few seconds to read. In this way, readers can savor the essence of RPGs without the time commitment usually associated with them.

For Rob, the process of creating each comic strip takes a couple of hours, but his love for making comics makes it a fulfilling and rewarding endeavor. Beyond providing entertainment and laughter, Rob hopes that his comics serve as an inspiration for readers to explore the world of role-playing games themselves.

While his obvious influences stem from iconic games such as D&D, tabletop homebrew games, and popular video games like Skyrim, he firmly believes that any form of storytelling participation is commendable. Rob's ultimate goal is to ignite the creative spark within individuals, encouraging them to embark on their adventures and discover the wonders of collaborative storytelling.

1. Living the Glamorous Life

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During his elementary school days, he and his friends would craft silly stories, which he transformed into comics. Starting with a comic strip titled "Crapo and His Pet Fly," he developed a love for this creative medium. From photocopying copies for classmates to sharing them online since 2010, his passion for comic strips has remained unwavering. Today, he continues to captivate readers with his imaginative and entertaining creations.

2. Breadsticks

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3. Deliciously

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Rob Shauf's process of creating comic strips is relatively quick when it comes to drawing, taking only about an hour to digitally sketch, ink, and color. However, crafting a funny strip requires more time. It often involves spending an hour or two contemplating initially weak ideas until they become good enough.

Rob understands the value of allowing time to serve as the best editor, refining his concepts and ensuring that only the strongest ones make the cut. When no ideas emerge, he recognizes it as a sign to hold off on creating a strip. Patience and persistence enable him to produce truly amusing comics worth sharing with his audience.

4. Meet the Well-Seasoned Warrior

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5. Forging Pathways of Diplomacy

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6. A Realm Beyond Certainty

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7. The Significance of Taking Occasional Breaks

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8. The Tale of an Extraordinary Good Boy

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9. Reward

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10. Power of Change

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11. My Passion

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12. Language of Flatulent Breaths

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13. Achieve More with Less Effort

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14. Buster

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15. Quick Thinking

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16. Left It...

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17. I'm Looking at You

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18. Angie's Alchemy

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19. Fighting Evil

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20. I'm Returning This

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21. It's a Greatsword!

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22. Worth a Try

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23. Ready?

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24. Barely Hidden

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25. I'm Not Reading This

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26. A Great Bag

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27. Oh Deer

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28. Game-Saving Habits

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Rob Shauf's primary artistic project, GoGoMachRocketSheep, encompasses a variety of creative ventures, including his "Heroic" comic strips. Through social media, Rob actively engages with readers, welcoming their comments and fostering a sense of imaginative collaboration.

Influenced by his love for role-playing games, Rob sees comic strip creation as a collaborative storytelling endeavor, both with himself as the cartoonist and with his audience. With a passion for making the internet a funnier place, Rob continues to explore new artistic horizons and collaborate with fellow cartoonists, inviting others to join him on his creative journey.