Of course not!
We only printed 30 copies each of the whopping TWO issues we completed! Why would you? Anyway, after reviewing some of my old sketches / Joe's scribbly and brilliant writing, I've decided that the material still feels relevant to me, and I've been considering secretly finishing the unprinted 3rd chapter, cleaning up and re-lettering the first two, and having all three of them printed again.. PROPERLY this time.
Why secretly? Because part of the reason Noise ceased to thrive (half of which was my move to a different city) was on account of Joe's feelings towards his own writing, which basically led him to want to 'scrap' things and start fresh (see also: "Demise of These Bright Young Things). The thing is, before Joe decided he didn't like the writing, he wrote a lot, and I still have it all. Most certainly enough to finish the third chapter, probably enough for a fourth even. I still really think the writing is amazing, and think that sometimes his strife for better work leads him discount a lot of really good material (which I realize all artists do to some extent).
So, do I confront Joe about bringing Noise back to life, and risk him saying no to a potentially really dope opportunity for a couple more issues, OR... do I just go ahead and use the writing I've got in my possession to finish the next two issues, and see what he thinks after I do a test print??
wtfMORALS!! I feel like I know he'd approve if he saw the finished product, but also feel like he'd be too skeptical to give it his blessing if I simply approached him with the idea.. And the writing I have is still HIS, which he may or may not approve of me using.
Le sigh.
Anyway, here's a page each from the first and second chapters.. Click for full resolution.
Let me know how you all feel about this little humdinger.
V.1 Chapter 1, Pg.2
V.1 Chapter 2, Pg.1
And one more, why not..
V.1 Chapter 2, Pg.4
2 other things people said:
These are pretty great. If I was in your dilemma, I would secretly finish it,do up a test print and then show him. It really only becomes a moral dilemma if you wanted to publish and distribute it after he says no, but up until then, have your fun, have a(nother) creative outlet, and who knows he may love it once it is done.
I REMEMBER THIS!
I remember sitting beside you two when you were writing this, well you were drawing and Joe was taking notes on the Cust100 lecture we were in...I think..Anyways, knowing the little that I know of Joe Fortaaaaan he'll be skeptical if it's just a concept, but if it's a beautiful piece of SOMETHING I think he'll see what potential the series had and hopefully adore it, if not as least you finished what you two started. I've always wondered what happened to this.
YES! DO IT! DO IT NOW!
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