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I Drew A Story Of A Little Monster Who Just Started Living Under A Girl’s Bed After Parents Kicked Them Out (23 Comics)
When I was a kid, one of my dream jobs was becoming a newspaper cartoonist. I was a big fan of Garfield and Peanuts, then later Calvin & Hobbes and The Far Side. I went to college to become an illustrator. I was supposed to be drawing things for advertisements in magazines and stuff like that. All along though I would draw some funny comics to entertain my friends. I would make photocopied books and pass them out to whoever would take them. By the time I finished college newspapers were dying and my dream job was dying along with them.
But at the same time, the newspapers were fading, the internet was growing. I kept drawing my cute comics but instead of just showing my friends, I put them on the internet for anyone to see. As the internet grew, so did my webcomics’ readers. A few years later I was able to quit my day job and live off of my income from these cartoon drawings. I stopped chasing my dream job but it came back and found me.
I’ve previously shared my best comic strips on Bored Panda. I’m using this new comic series to explore my memories of childhood mixed with the perspective of now being a parent.
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Chris Hallbeck (Post author) 5 years ago
The story continues on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/pebble_and_wren or their website http://pebbleandwren.com
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FortnitePlayerGirl 5 years ago
This story, although simple, is something that has a powerful message and is adorable at the same time. If made into a children's book, it would be a hit.
Anubis 5 years ago
Oh my God's yes someone please make this a children's book!
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Jennifer C. 5 years ago
I love Pebble & Wren! How is this not a Pixar movie yet?! Thank you for sharing... :D
Chris Hallbeck (Post author) 5 years ago
The story continues on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/pebble_and_wren or their website http://pebbleandwren.com
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Kururi.Orihara 5 years ago
I'm curious about the daughter. She was obviously adopyed... is their a back story? I'm too curious!!
Enea 5 years ago
Just read the story to my kids (5 and 3). They love it, and now would like a monster under their bed too. Me too :-)
Chris Hallbeck (Post author) 5 years ago
I should really get some plushies made 😊😊😊
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Edwin Quantrall 5 years ago
This is one of those rare webcomics that I can't wait to read when it updates! Great work, Chris!
Amandine Vn 5 years ago
It's monday and i already have my cute dose for the week 😳 Adorable and fun, good job.
Trish Christoffersen 5 years ago
Amazing! I laughed and I even teared up a time or two. I wish I had a monster like that under MY bed when I was a kid. Bravo!
Sasy 5 years ago (edited)
Everything about this is epic. Please get a book deal so this can be a kids book, it was everything. Thank you.
Chris Hallbeck (Post author) 5 years ago
I'll probably be publishing the first book later this year.
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Bluebell Rizzi 5 years ago
I've always loved your comics but this one is definitely my favourite!!!! ^ ^
Anna M. Raimondi 5 years ago
such a tale that expresses so many emotions and ends in an act of empathy is so enriching . when children can name their feelings ; adults also Bravo ! a wonderful piece
Morgana Alexa Dovah 5 years ago
Loved it!! Off to Insta to follow and then to check out the webby to continue the story. Also, I agree with FortnitePlayerGirl that this would make a wonderful children's book with a powerful message about friendship.
M. Mole 5 years ago
I do hope the author will continue to post here on Bored Panda!! (Sorry, no instagram account).. :D
Chris Hallbeck (Post author) 5 years ago
Their website is http://pebbleandwren.com
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Chris Hallbeck (Post author) 5 years ago
The story continues on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/pebble_and_wren or their website http://pebbleandwren.com
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Chris Hallbeck (Post author) 5 years ago
There’s 125 more at pebbleandwren.com
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JD Cassavaugh 5 years ago
These are great! Such a quirky pair of cuties. I really love that Little Pebble's pronoun is plural.
Lizzie the Crayon 5 years ago
The crayon approves! Keep arting!!! (Preferably with crayons, duh) lol.
Wanda Queen 5 years ago
....?? two men can't make good decisions? you're not even good at trolling, just go home already
Load More Replies... Chris Hallbeck (Post author) 5 years ago
The story continues on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/pebble_and_wren or their website http://pebbleandwren.com
Load More Replies... FortnitePlayerGirl 5 years ago
This story, although simple, is something that has a powerful message and is adorable at the same time. If made into a children's book, it would be a hit.
Anubis 5 years ago
Oh my God's yes someone please make this a children's book!
Load More Replies... Jennifer C. 5 years ago
I love Pebble & Wren! How is this not a Pixar movie yet?! Thank you for sharing... :D
Chris Hallbeck (Post author) 5 years ago
The story continues on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/pebble_and_wren or their website http://pebbleandwren.com
Load More Replies... Kururi.Orihara 5 years ago
I'm curious about the daughter. She was obviously adopyed... is their a back story? I'm too curious!!
Enea 5 years ago
Just read the story to my kids (5 and 3). They love it, and now would like a monster under their bed too. Me too :-)
Chris Hallbeck (Post author) 5 years ago
I should really get some plushies made 😊😊😊
Load More Replies... Edwin Quantrall 5 years ago
This is one of those rare webcomics that I can't wait to read when it updates! Great work, Chris!
Amandine Vn 5 years ago
It's monday and i already have my cute dose for the week 😳 Adorable and fun, good job.
Trish Christoffersen 5 years ago
Amazing! I laughed and I even teared up a time or two. I wish I had a monster like that under MY bed when I was a kid. Bravo!
Sasy 5 years ago (edited)
Everything about this is epic. Please get a book deal so this can be a kids book, it was everything. Thank you.
Chris Hallbeck (Post author) 5 years ago
I'll probably be publishing the first book later this year.
Load More Replies... Bluebell Rizzi 5 years ago
I've always loved your comics but this one is definitely my favourite!!!! ^ ^
Anna M. Raimondi 5 years ago
such a tale that expresses so many emotions and ends in an act of empathy is so enriching . when children can name their feelings ; adults also Bravo ! a wonderful piece
Morgana Alexa Dovah 5 years ago
Loved it!! Off to Insta to follow and then to check out the webby to continue the story. Also, I agree with FortnitePlayerGirl that this would make a wonderful children's book with a powerful message about friendship.
M. Mole 5 years ago
I do hope the author will continue to post here on Bored Panda!! (Sorry, no instagram account).. :D
Chris Hallbeck (Post author) 5 years ago
Their website is http://pebbleandwren.com
Load More Replies... Chris Hallbeck (Post author) 5 years ago
The story continues on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/pebble_and_wren or their website http://pebbleandwren.com
Load More Replies... Chris Hallbeck (Post author) 5 years ago
There’s 125 more at pebbleandwren.com
Load More Replies... JD Cassavaugh 5 years ago
These are great! Such a quirky pair of cuties. I really love that Little Pebble's pronoun is plural.
Lizzie the Crayon 5 years ago
The crayon approves! Keep arting!!! (Preferably with crayons, duh) lol.
Wanda Queen 5 years ago
....?? two men can't make good decisions? you're not even good at trolling, just go home already
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