One of the new comic projects I would like to start doing regularly in the near future (likely after the new site is put into action) is a comic that presents the awesomeness of science (in hopefully a fun, amusing way). This would likely be based on a recent headline in science news and perhaps, if the news that week is slow, then it will just present "fun facts" or briefly explain some aspect of science.
Often when I jot down ideas for this comic (single panel with bottom caption - SEE: The Far Side) I picture it as the new incarnation of Descent of Man. However DOM was originally a far more harsher/edgier project, focusing on where politics and science intersect. Hence the name, which was both a reference to Charles Darwin and recognition of my cynical view of our culture. Because of this, I'm not sure if "Descent of Man" title really fits the new project and perhaps it should be a different project entirely.
This "science comic" is based more on an idea about teaching science through the comic adventures of a small, pink rabbit. Which was inturn inspired by a humorous comic book about DNA I made as my "final project" in my high school biology class. My teacher thought is was so awesome she made copies to use as a learning aid for future classes. This made me quite proud and charged me with the mission to use my comicing skills to share my love of science with others.
So the thing I toss back and forth in my head is if the new "Descent of Man" could be a little of all of the above. Science news, maybe a little political commentary, maybe a little science edumacation, maybe a little rabbit.
At the very least, the harsher commentary could easily be cut from this project and ported into Disassemblance, where delightful cynicism belongs.
I'm very indecisive when it comes to creative ventures...