I wanted to be as thorough as possible with this series, because of my interest in the two characters. I had created so many drawings, that seemed like introductions to stories. People would ask me " Who is this? " Or " What is this about? " I could not always give a full or satisfactory answer, according to my own opinion. I usually would reply " It's just someone I drew or thought of. " " I just started drawing, and this is what came out on the paper. " Is somewhat of another answer I would give. It was true at the time. There was no necessary philosophy or length of detail to offer, unless the person knew more about me. Because my work tends to be so personal, I was not always willing to give such information. It was the simplest explanation to give them. But besides my then partner, who would see what was left on my drawing table to be finished, no one else saw these pieces. It was strictly for my own enjoyment, at the time. I did have a...