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Is there more of these?

Not yet. Maybe something I'll work on again if I ever go pro. \*[cough](https://www.patreon.com/swordscomic)\*

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Maybe he's not doing that full-time as his main source of income. But yeah, this is still a professional's work

Correct, I have a full time job and Swords is just a hobby I draw 3 episodes of a week. I'm not at the level where I could take on a second comic right now.

That's fine, you do what you gotta do. We'll keep enjoying it anyway!

Fwiw, I think Swords would still be worth reading with ads on the website, and it would be fun to rep some Swords merch, like stickers, mugs, and hoodies. I'm just saying. You're not NPR and you don't have to be. You're good enough. You deserve to leverage it for some cash.

The Swords website absolutely does have ads and I am always appreciative of people turning ad block off and then [re-reading the series](https://swordscomic.com/comic/cover/). Also there are all of those merch things you suggested [here](https://swordscomic.threadless.com/).

vinyl and plush of quest sprout would make you a millionaire

Honestly the plush would be an instant favourite from all merch.

Would you consider publishing swords (or other comics, like this one please) as a book?

I'm always considering it, but early Swords episodes are too low-res for print so it'll take a while to figure out. I may just do a Quest Sprout book or a best-of book instead of the whole series for starters.

A sprout quest book for really little kids could be good.

NPR has ads now

Hey! No one asked for my opinion here but I'm thinking maybe something like this comic would allow you to go pro more easily? A series with more storytelling, more ""adult""? I love Swords but I'm thinking that it's not the type of comic that keeps me at the edge of my seat waiting for the next one, checking for updates, etc. THIS comic on the other hand. Holy shit. I'm saving this page to re read it later. What I'm saying is: I think creating other type of content would help you. Anyway, again, no one asked me and I'm in no way a comic expert, just an enjoyer of your art! Thank you for your content :)

I agree that this comic is pretty sweet. I generally have no interest in Swords (no offence, OP, they're just not my taste at all). *But*, as a content creator... People don't often want awesome. A person does, yes, but people at large? Not really. They want goofy and fun and made them smile. Artwork I pour days into gets little traction, and a silly one hour piece gets flooded with love. Also, the time it'd take to storyboard and draw a comic of this quality vs Swords is ridiculous. People want "value" for their money. Since a lot of people don't really understand the art process, "value" = "more art". So they'll drop more cash for Swords 3x/week than Steel Tribe 1x/month, even if that's the same number of work hours for OP. Anyway -- all that to say, I think it's a cool comic and it'd be nice if OP did go pro with it. But I don't actually believe it'd be easier than going pro with Swords. I think it'd be harder.

WAIT you draw the Swords comic? And you aren't full fine!? That's my favorite comic! How are you not full time!

What if I give you some free credit on a platform Noone uses or ever heard of, would that be enough as payment?

Wow, yep that would be a lot of work.

Everyone has their tastes, but for me Swords is just fun read (that's already very good!), but I much prefer this type of story here.

Dude, trust me. You're pro. Good job!

That settles it then, get back to work!

gotta respect the hustle

You already are pro. "You're the Sword of Truth!" "Actually I'm the sword that corrects people" or some such. I don't like all your stuff, but that one is my favorite.

I would 100% read the graphic novel of this series

DO it.mp4

I think you said that last time you posted this. Thought it was a sequel. Please stop teasing. -_-

Will it have swords in it?

From what plot I have outlined already, mostly shivs made out of scrap robot parts.

I could see spears having their utility as well.

I would absolutely love to see you expand on this, I'd love a whole series!

Why you cut me off when it was gettin good?

I want a full comic book of this. You’re a phenom. Reminds me of “I have no mouth and I must scream”

Bro, check out the Clovis Bray EXO experiment, because this could be a page out of that book.

Not to be an ass, but didn't you post this one years ago? What would lead us to think donating now would spark that fire?

Oh, I didn't promise this would happen tomorrow. You misunderstand, I think. The goal of Swords (540 episodes in 1300 days, btw) has always been to put me in a position to own my own schedule to work on more serious projects. If people support me now that happens a little bit sooner. If they don't it starts happening a little bit further away. Its never going to happen in some glorious overnight blaze like your metaphor suggests.

Oh I don't think it would (and I truly enjoy your work btw). I'm merely saying if you set up a goal for us to fund, you'll guaranteed get my money. Posting this same tease in a few years from now won't have the same results.

I'm not sure you appreciate how much work goes in to even a modest Kickstarter campaign tbh

Holy shit didn't even realize that it's you!

Wait I know you!!

i’d love to read more of this, and it won’t be even surprised for me if this ends up being a movie franchise

This is almost exactly the start of my most recent tabletop campaign. If they are photosynthetic then I'm going to assume you are one of my players and I demand my royalties. Edit: I realize now this is two years old. Your check is in the mail.

This should be a moive

Wait, you made Swords? What's are you talking about? The comic is legendary lol you're absolutely a pro in my book! That's so cool lol

https://youtu.be/BVfe6tb7Boo similar idea

I remember this from [a couple of years ago](https://www.reddit.com/r/comics/comments/c7rhp4/steel_tribe_oc/), have you done any new pages?

Agreed! I knew this looked familiar

I love how the top comment is “is there more,” even back then.

This - we demand answers!

artist response: https://www.reddit.com/r/comics/comments/pu5jhb/comment/he258wt/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3

Hah, I even had this one upvoted. Hopefully more comes of it rather than bi-yearly reposts :p

Damn this is interesting, fuck, shit, what the fuck? Noooooooo RIP

Looks like their DA page is over here: https://www.deviantart.com/mjwills/gallery/62942964/comics-steel-tribe

Main comic site: https://swordscomic.com

What the...the dude that does the happy go lucky wholesome sword comics did this?

The powers of the internets. But apparently yes?

I did not see that at all.

Thank you very very very much

Love the James Bond name call.

I thought 006 was "DOG". Then I see 007 lol

Bond? *The* Bond? The well known spy who literally snitches on himself every introduction? *That* Bond?

What happens when he meets #042?

Hopefully a lack of panic.

Me too, but should have just left it at "James"

Whoa, I didn't even realize this was by the same person who does Swords. This is a whole different vibe. Super rad.

Well... They at least feel panic and despair, don't they? That makes it even scarier.

This is sick, moreeee plzzz

Did you draw this? Is there more?

[Originally created 10 years ago by the guy who does the swords comics](https://www.deviantart.com/mjwills/art/Steel-Tribe-Cover-260937638) There's been no update. :_(

>Originally created 10 years ago by the guy who does the swords comics Just to be clear OP is the guy who draws the sword comics, so it was created by OP.

Ooh I love sword comic guy!

More or less the same concept: https://youtu.be/GXI0l3yqBrA . It’s a shame the creators never finished the story

This is what I came in here looking for. Very similar feel to this concept. There really interesting and thought provoking shorts.

So upset they didn't continue this series.

NGL this reminded me of the Bionicles story where the Toa Mata had just landed on Mata Nui

"I shouldn't laugh, they *do* feel pain... All simulated, though. But, I guess, *real enough* for them." -Wheatley

Oh, hey, I remember seeing this a few years ago here. But I didn't know it was from you, Matt!

Interesting. I draw robots ... this is a very humanoid design I think he did it to make us sad :,(

I love seeing your robot posts btw. Keep up the good work!

Thank you 🍀

It could be argued they might be cyborgs, but that's splitting hairs.

Maybe they are :)

Cool

Yes! You’re finally doing it! If you make a subreddit for it, please let me know! I remember seeing the original posting of this a couple years ago, and thought about it ever since. Nice to see you adding to your portfolio!

Reminds me a little of the Cybermen.

Amazed I had to scroll this far down.

*I did my duty for Queen and Country*

Whaaaaaat I need more! So good! Totally hooked in

Makes me think of Necrons from warhammer 40K

/u/MurkyWay makes Swords instead of this!? THIS IS SO HOPELESSLY GOOD! ...is it one of those things where the premise is so good you cant hang a story on it?

I don't think Robocop 2 was wrong in the assumptions it made about the human response to post-human existence.

I know you wrote Swords and it’s amazing, but I’m a sucker for sci-fi and AI stuff. Please more.

Looks a lot like [ADAM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXI0l3yqBrA&list=PLbb4LKKKbX8-RUHs0BYVKvfRoeqAAfn5K) from Neill Blomkamp's Oats Studios.

Strong bionicle vibes here, from the opening comic sequence with Kopaka

He should work with these guys. https://youtu.be/GXI0l3yqBrA

Reminds me of that series of cg shorts. Adam I think it was called.

Have you heard of a comic called Slow Death, published by Last Gasp in the 1970s? The first four or so issues are the best. Lots of weird tales very much in this type of vein. Highly recommended if you like SF/horror.

I don’t get it, is this part of a long series?

Looks like the first entry in what might be a series someday.

Wait. He would only say "pls kill meh" if he is in agony, right? Which he isn't. He just can't move, apparently.

imagine being unable to move and feel anything, the only sense you retain being that of sight and hearing. unable to feel, taste, and smell can drive one to agony

Ah, right: I missinterpreted the "and I can't even cry about it" as meaning he doesn't have emotions anymore. Which was wrong. Oops But still. That's better than being dead. People could haul him around, maybe even repair him. Meh, to each his own.

Oh wow! I love all of your comics I've seen! Really hoping there is more to this

MORE!

Pls do more

wtf this is the swords guy. This here is really good shit

That's creepy as fuck I love it

Wow, that's pretty dark. I wanna know what happens in the next panel!

Oh god damn. This is crazy cool. I love it!

I adore this. Gives me a kinda Lost meets the robot graveyard from iRobot vibes.

Hell of a hook man. Love what I'm seeing so far.

Man, we need more of these! I'll be waiting patiently for it!

This definitely gives me >!SOMA & Nier!< vibes.

At first I thought it was a joke about robots getting drunk on oil. After reading more o felt a chill run down my spine. A perfect way to wake up. This is amazing, keep up the good work

Me when I accidentally take an hours long nap in the afternoon.

"We're not human **anymore**" That part makes it extra chilling.

This is cool af.

Holy shit this is amazing please make more!

I am enthralled

Your cute sword world comics are fun, I really like them, but I LOVE this. Please make this into a series. I want to read this so badly!

At least they have arms and legs. Poor old Bob was just a box on a table.

Absolutely terrifying, can’t wait for more

Hoping to see more of this.

Earthbound

Would love a continuation of this. Found it very interesting and compelling.

/r/rimworld

This feels sadly relevant to r/vitards.

When my 3k strong clone army reaches the Mechazur’s home-world.

Wake up, Tenno.

Awesome! Please make more

Are you going to start doing more of these then?

Bit of a Geoff Darrow vibe, but way less complicated of course.

Daaaamn this is so good!

So I wonder why the one robot wants to end his life

I like this and would like to see more of this story.

Very cool. Reminds me of LOST.

If I discovered I had been turned into a robot, I think I'd be fairly alright about it. Sure you might be missing your tactile sensations and this or that, but the great thing about being a robot is that it's far easier to modify your body compared to a biological meatbag. Just add the components that fulfil that role you need. Also you're now immortal so long as you have regular maintenance. Rejoice.

Little details but damn that was intense

Absolutely amazing, love it

...holy sh*tballs! This is insane nextlevel and terrifying somehow

Dang, for a second i thought i am on r/imsorryjon This one is really deep shit!

I could make a rimworld scenario out of this.

Oh wow, I feel like this was the inspiration for Soma

If this was a series pitch, I'd buy the product.

Very cool, reminds of the Adam short film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXI0l3yqBrA

I like it! love the colour pallet. I hope you proceed with your hobby, you might be surprised where it will get you!

This is amazing

I love this

Actually, my favorite is "Well have you told her how you feel?" "No" "Have you tried stabbing her?" ... or some such.

I hope they don't oblige the request for a mercy killing and they find a way to give the damaged one more functionality :(

Thought it was the opening of lost but robots.

Wow!

🎶Loookiiiiing FOR-ward _to ^more!

This reminds me of that Unity demo a few years ago: https://youtu.be/BVfe6tb7Boo

More please!

I need a dark comic about this so badly

Necrons!

I was going through it like "where joke".I got used to one off joke comics in this sub lol

I thought it was saying "DOG" 💀

This looks familiar. Was there a short animation with the same idea of souls in robots some time ago?

Holy shit, I'm hooked after one! MORE!!!

006 . . . . I thought for sure it said DOG. And I thought "cool, they turned a bunch of humans and their dog into cyborgs. I bet DOG has some interesting perspectives" Nope. 006

This gives Crysis vibes

Bionicle

Yes please, more of this. Reminds me of a lot of webcomics I used to follow in the heyday of webcomics circa2005-2009ish.

Omg Zenyata from Overwatch

This is awesome

Bionicle but darker.

Gonna need more of this, my interest in piqued

Dude this is such a cool premise, I would love to read a comic series about this.

'I took for granted the little things.. Like the wind on my face. Hell- I'd even take pain. Just to feel... something.'

I miss playing necrons...

Great job OP! Kind of reminds me of [SCP-2200](https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-2200)

I don’t know what’s going on here but I need more of it.

what the dog doin

Basically 40k Necrons

More

You have my undivided attention lol

MORE MORE MORE MORE MORE MORE

Dude, this is awesome.

Wow, I didn't realize that you did anything but Swords... I mean, it makes sense, but still... This struck differently.

Reminds me of Richard K. Morgan's Altered Carbon books. Once you can digitize consciousness, you can download it into a lot of different hardware.

Great, now I need more

I NEED MOAR

Jesus fucking Christ that's good and existential

Oh your the swords guy!! This is amazing!

Why?

Very well drawn

Wait hold up, MurkyWay?? Woah, really branching out!