Horatio Algiers

Weekly comic strip that chronicles the adventures of Horatio Algiers, and friends, as they battle the insanity of the Amalgamated Regions Postal Service. Look for a new one every WEDNESDAY!

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Lunch



(Eat your heart out, Stik!)

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Cows

British cartoonist "Stik" always made it look easy. So when my newest strip (due this coming Wednesday) called for a cow I thought I had this in the bag. Not so fast, Samuel! Here's a pic of the evolution of the Horatio-ized cow:



The one on the left, obviously, is the first one I tried. I realized I probably should refer to a photograph since I apparently had no idea what a cow looks like. Apparently I thought they were some sort of ugly dog with horns. I feel like I got it right on the last try. Perfectly suitable for Horatio's world.

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Snail Mail (Alt Version)



I wrote an alternative version to this weeks strip. It's the exact same gag, but with the added dynamic that actual dialogue provides.

Additional Comment: I didn't mention it previously, but the slowness of traditional mailing has been a subject of comic strip jokes for years. Inevitably the snail is used as a replacement for the USPS's proud eagle logo. Because it was tired, I had to make my own. Perhaps I did it for the same reason every comedian has their own version of the Aristocrats. However, unlike the Aristocrats, I think I came up with something familiar yet unique.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Snail Mail



Okay, admittedly this was an experimental narrative. It was inspired by Sergio Aragones, the creator of Groo and long time contributor to Mad Magazine.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

The Prize!

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

The Problem With Pigeons pt. 3

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

The Problem With Pigeons pt. 2



This final draft was uploaded later in the evening. If you viewed a version before 7 PM then you saw the wrong one! Refresh your browser and enjoy as if seen for the first time!

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

The Problem With Pigeons



I don't know if I've mentioned it before, but these characters are named Short Terrorist and T&T Ali. I thought you should know.

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Devil, Angel pt. 2

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Devil, Angel

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

The New Girl pt. 3



If you viewed the strip before 7:27 AM on Wednesday, you might have seen a previous, rough draft version. Simply refresh the screen to see it as it was intended.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

The New Girl pt. 2

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Horatio may be late!

Sorry folks. Horatio may be late this week. Check back by FRIDAY for sure! I've been ill off and on and have had a very sore back ache (which has interfered with my sleep). In the meantime, I hope this will tide you over. It won't, but I can hope. It's my, and Horatio's, different world selves mixed and matched.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

The New Girl pt. 1

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Duck Playing Poker pt. 3

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I'm a freelance writer and illustrator in my spare time. (I originally spelled it "spair." I draw no conclusions from this. None at all). Horatio Algiers is my second comic strip, inspired by the painful, unfortunate reality that is my primary job. Horatio Algiers is pronounced huh-rey-shee-oh al-jeerz. All images and characters copyright ©2007, Samuel Marzioli.
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