Of course, my biggest influence for these stories and the characters is my brother. He had created this universe (although, collectively we've been developing the absurdity of it all since we were little) and I, being the little brother and he being the reason I started drawing, had to have my own voice within it. He,with his psuedo Batman parody The Flying Ferret (www.flyingferret.com), left me laughing constantly and we fueled each other by taking something silly into the realms of ridiculous and gut wrenchingly stupid. I had to be a part of it. I thought a Punisher parody would be best (and I had been influenced by the old What the…?! comics to a degree that kept the idea of such a serious character trying to be badass in a bunny costume my focal point) and would fit in nicely. Eventually he developed into something else than the original intention… which makes me glad. The last thing my brother or any of his readers needed was another brooding hero running amuck and slinging self-indulgent metaphors of their own surroundings. Although still dark, he became smarter than what I attended (as here in the first issue he comes off a bit stupidly gruff) and I liked it. He began to play nicely as both the straight man and the buffoon when it was required. The biggest complaint I have (and I actually have complained about it more than others) is the visual similarities between him and the very amazing parody character (and probably the most famous of them all) Tick. It really wasn't intended. I think subconsciously I couldn't let go of the Tick as an inspiration, but surprisingly it did not dawn on me for quite some time. When I did see it, I wanted to scrap everything and start over. But my brother said stick with it. In the end, the only reason I do it is for myself and Rabid's personality is strong enough to stand apart from the legend. So he's big and blue… and I apologize. He will continue to evolve throughout these pages and I hope… I really really hope that the story and personalities (as purposefully and painfully stereotypical many of them will be) will override that little hiccup (which possibly might have never occurred to you until I mentioned it… and I will chastise myself thoroughly for) and you will be able to enjoy it comfortably.
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