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The Third Character

Rue and Sera have a new idea for their comic. Static has somehow become part of the pitch.

COMIC 001November 8, 2026
Four-panel comic: Rue and Sera discuss a third character, who turns out to be Sera’s little bat plush, Static.
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Rue and Sera have a new idea for their comic. Static has somehow become part of the pitch.

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Panel 1: Rue and Sera sit together with a laptop and a sketchbook. Rue asks, “So, it’s a comic about two people sitting around brainstorming what to sell on Etsy? Seems a little niche, doesn’t it?” Sera replies, “Nah, it’s tried and true. Besides, we have a hook.”

Panel 2: Rue asks, “Oh really? What?” Sera says, “We’ve got a third character.”

Panel 3: Sera reaches beside her and places Static, a small charcoal bat plush, between them on the couch.

Panel 4: Rue looks at Static, then at Sera. “What?” Sera smiles.

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