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Guest Comic Strip by Dag Nygaard

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Sunday, October 10, 2010,
This guest comic strip is by Dag Nygaard (A.K.A. "Roo") from Norway!  Roo writes and illustrates the excellent comic, "Vanadys: Tales of a Fallen Goddess"!  I really appreciate this brilliant throwback to The Land of the Guardians storyline (which you can read by starting HERE and clicking "Next Post" to proceed) and the reference to the Muscovy Duck concept art I posted on this site's blog which I haven't even used on the actual comic series yet!  Now here's an artist who did some research! ...
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Guest Art by Jess Warren

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Wednesday, September 8, 2010,
This adorable piece of guest art is by Jess Warren, the genius behind the delightful Borked Planet and Smellabell!

Jess was the inspiration behind the unicorn Bel Bean rode down a rainbow in the storyline: The Land of the Guardians.  That says a lot about her cheerful personality!  Thanks so much, Jess! 

Borked Planet - Fresh Fumes M-F
Be a Borksketeer! Check out the cute characters of Jess Warren's Borked Planet! Also see what Smellabell is up to!

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Guest Artwork by Dustin Reese

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Sunday, September 5, 2010,
This fantastic drawing of Rianne during her time in the Land of the Guardians is by Dustin Reese!  He is the great talent behind the incredibly entertaining and heartwarming comic, Plus One!

Dustin surprised me one day with this drawing in my e-mail inbox.  He said this was a quick scribble on his Wacom tablet and I think it came out great!  This is his rendition of a now classic frame from the "Lady from the Moon" comic strip from the Callous storyline, The Land of the Guardians!  Thanks Dust...
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Kisses and Chocolate

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Tuesday, August 24, 2010,
This is the finale of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click 'Next Post" to proceed!

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Reevaluation

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Tuesday, August 24, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Needs

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Monday, August 23, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Wished for Day

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Saturday, August 21, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Good News

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Friday, August 20, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Coco Bean

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Thursday, August 19, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Past Participle

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Wednesday, August 18, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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World's Ills

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Tuesday, August 17, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Wuv

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Monday, August 16, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Valkyrian Delight

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Sunday, August 15, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Dream in a Dream

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Saturday, August 14, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Hand of Fate

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Friday, August 13, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Master Ling Duck

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Thursday, August 12, 2010,
This part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Fall Reveal

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Wednesday, August 11, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Tiny Mighty

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Tuesday, August 10, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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The Magnificent Prestige

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Monday, August 9, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed! :D

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Duel's End

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Sunday, August 8, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Blades Clash

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Saturday, August 7, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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The Cold Keeper

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Friday, August 6, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Fall of the Sixth

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Thursday, August 5, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Muscovy Past

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Wednesday, August 4, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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The Turn

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Tuesday, August 3, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Shade of Disbelief

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Monday, August 2, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Summoned Strength

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Monday, August 2, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Getaway

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Sunday, August 1, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Dawn of Doom

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Friday, July 30, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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A Sword Day, A Red Day

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Thursday, July 29, 2010,
This refers to a previous Callous storyarc, The Chronicles of Chaturanga.  You can see the first appearance of the Black Queen HERE!

This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!
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The Power

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Wednesday, July 28, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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My Name

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Tuesday, July 27, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Lady from the Moon

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Monday, July 26, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Returning Ace

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Sunday, July 25, 2010,
Let's not forget Ling Duck!

This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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The Beating

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Saturday, July 24, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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One on One

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Friday, July 23, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" top proceed!

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Convincing Coco

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Thursday, July 22, 2010,
Coco Komodo's words in the last panel:
In Portuguese: The spark and flame of my heart has burned all doubts from my mind!
In Spanish: Let's go, my fiery blossom!
In French: May love live forever!

This is dedicated to a few notable international fans out there!  Sorry if I messed up the grammar.

This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed.

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I Wish

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Wednesday, July 21, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Rocknaught Smash

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Tuesday, July 20, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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A Blade and Amulet

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Monday, July 19, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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A Parting

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Sunday, July 18, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Swan Down

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Saturday, July 17, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Another Plan

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Friday, July 16, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Blinded Glory

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Thursday, July 15, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Tactical Tact

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Wednesday, July 14, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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The Choice

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Tuesday, July 13, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Stoneling Rise

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Monday, July 12, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning than click "Next Post" to proceed!

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The Sixth Senses

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Sunday, July 11, 2010,
This is part of the storyline, The Land of the Guardians! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Lesser of Two

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Saturday, July 10, 2010,
This is part of the storyline, The Land of the Guardians!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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A Moment

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Friday, July 9, 2010,
This is part of a storyline, The Land of the Guardians!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Coco... Beware!

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Thursday, July 8, 2010,
This is part of the storyline, The Land of the Guardians! Click HERE to start from the beginning and click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Precautions

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Wednesday, July 7, 2010,
This is part of a storyline, The Land of the Guardians! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Enter the Sixth

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Tuesday, July 6, 2010,
This is part of the storyline, The Land of the Guardians! Click HERE to start from the beginning and click "Next Post" to proceed!

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The Summons

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Monday, July 5, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning and click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Swan Hall

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Sunday, July 4, 2010,
This is part of a storyline, The Land of the Guardians! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Coco

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Saturday, July 3, 2010,
This is part of the storyline: The Land of the Guardians! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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One Small Step

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Friday, July 2, 2010,
This comic strip is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Guardian Gateway

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Thursday, July 1, 2010,
Th-that's it?!
This is part of the storyline, The Land of the Guardians!  Click HERE to start from the beginning and click "Next Post" to proceed in the story...

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Consent to Adventure

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Wednesday, June 30, 2010,
Well, she's up for it! Here we go!
This is part of a storyline, The Land of the Guardians! Click HERE to start from the beginning and click "Next Post" to view the next installment!

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Nimbus Chillin'

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Tuesday, June 29, 2010,
Yup, the wrong coat is better than no coat!
This is part 4 of The Land of the Guardians! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to go forward!

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Six to Beam Up

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Monday, June 28, 2010,
This is part 3 of The Land of the Guardians! Click HERE to start from the beginning the click "Next Post" to go forward!

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