This week I would like to share with you another webcomic that at its core is very much about surviving the daily monotony of work. I would like to introduce you to Moon Freight 3 by Luke Foster.
Moon Freight 3 (MF3) is a buddy comic that takes place on a cargo inspection station, the catch is that this inspection station is orbiting Mars. The sci-fi element of the strip does not take center stage but rather is used as a backdrop in which MF3 follows its two central characters, Larry and Bolts the robot, through their mundane existence upon the seldom visited station.
Larry is the everyman who more times than not is found sitting around being lazy, or as he describes to Bolts “I’m not lazy, I’m bored and uninspired !“ Bolts is the yin to Larry’s yang. Bolts tends to be very task oriented and is always trying to be the more professional of the two going so far as to even wear a tie at one point. The two play off of each other perfectly in a very classic straight man- funny man manner.
While Moon Freight 3 has a storyline, it is very accessible to new readers. Each new strip stands on its own but also adds to the overall story. Luke incorporates a number of smaller arcs that further develop the world in which MF3 takes place. As is the case with many webcomics, MF3 is a continuing work in progress as Luke works to hone his writing and artistic talents. Clicking through the archives you can see the improvements Luke has made in such a short time.
With its first anniversary quickly approaching MF3 continues to get better and better. August marks the first anniversary of this strip. If you are not already doing so I would invite you to check out Moon Freight 3 every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Also be sure to follow Luke on Twitter, without which I would have never discovered his strip.
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