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Legend Song

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Thursday, July 26, 2012,


This is part of the storyline "Heartstring Pizzicato"!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Tiger Dream

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Thursday, July 12, 2012,


This is part of the storyline "Heartstring Pizzicato"!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!
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No Threat Whatsoever

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Thursday, July 12, 2012,


This is part of the storyline "Heartstring Pizzicato"!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!
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Arrive in Hiding

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Wednesday, July 11, 2012,


This is part of the storyline "Heartstring Pizzicato"!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Destination, Not Journey

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Tuesday, July 10, 2012,


This is part of the storyline "Heartstring Pizzicato"!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Cantina Chat

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Monday, July 9, 2012,


This is part of the storyline "Heartstring Pizzicato"!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!
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Prelude to a Drink

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Monday, July 9, 2012,


This is part of the storyline "Heartstring Pizzicato"!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!
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Jump

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Monday, July 9, 2012,


This is part of the storyline "Heartstring Pizzicato"!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!
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Party On, Dudes!

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Friday, June 29, 2012,


This is part of the storyline "Heartstring Pizzicato"!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Task at Hand

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Monday, June 25, 2012,


This is part of the storyline "Heartstring Pizzicato"!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Training Day

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Sunday, June 24, 2012,


This is part of the storyline, "Heartstring Pizzicato"!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Sword Search

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Friday, June 22, 2012,


This is part of the storyline "Heartstring Pizzicato"!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Sword Drawn

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Thursday, June 21, 2012,


This is part of the storyline. "Heartstring Pizzicato"!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Sorta Standoff

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Wednesday, June 20, 2012,


This is part of the "Heartstring Pizzicato" storyline!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed.

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Invite

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Monday, June 18, 2012,


This is part of the storyline, "Heartstring Pizzicato"!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed.

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Mystic Swords

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Thursday, September 1, 2011,

This is part of the storyline, "On Lighter Dreams"!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!


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Soar Above

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Thursday, September 1, 2011,

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Thawed

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Thursday, September 1, 2011,

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Bring it Ling

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Friday, August 26, 2011,

This is part of the storyline "On Lighter Dreams"!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!


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Big Trouble

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Tuesday, August 23, 2011,

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Red Suit

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Monday, August 22, 2011,

This is part of the storyline, "On Lighter Dreams"!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!


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Guardians in Space

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Sunday, August 21, 2011,

This is part of the storyline, "On Lighter Dreams"!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!


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Guest Cartoon by Wendy Wood

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Sunday, August 7, 2011,

This delightful guest art is from Wendy Wood who does the comic series, Gilbert and the Grim Rabbit!  We've noticed this coincidence before regarding Thalia and Muscovy Duck's shirts and Wendy made this great cartoon off of it!

I first encountered Wendy in 2009 in the Webcomic List forum where she is an admin.  If you do go to that forum and want to personalize your profile picture and signature, Wendy's the person to go to!  But for that time, that's as far as our correspondence went.

Then, in...
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Sixth Down

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Tuesday, July 26, 2011,

This is part of the storyline, "On Lighter Dreams"!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!


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Sudden Trip

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Monday, July 25, 2011,

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Rockin Stones

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Monday, July 25, 2011,

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Sixth Choice

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Friday, July 22, 2011,

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Chivalry is Quick

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Thursday, July 21, 2011,

This is part of the storyline, "On Lighter Dreams"!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!


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Guardians and Shadows

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Wednesday, July 20, 2011,

This is part of the storyline, "On Lighter Dreams"!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!


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Blasting In

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Wednesday, July 13, 2011,

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Return of the Sixth

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Sunday, July 10, 2011,

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Defining

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Sunday, July 10, 2011,

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Weapons

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Friday, July 8, 2011,

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I Spy

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Friday, July 8, 2011,

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Live to Fight

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Thursday, July 7, 2011,

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Down Decks

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Tuesday, July 5, 2011,

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Dark Wave

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Tuesday, July 5, 2011,

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Suns

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Saturday, July 2, 2011,

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Magical Try

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Saturday, July 2, 2011,

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The Fight Begins

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Friday, July 1, 2011,

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The Calm Before

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Thursday, June 30, 2011,

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Ship Ahoy!

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Monday, June 20, 2011,

Gray is referring to events that took place in the storyline, "Movie Mess"!

This is part of the storyline, "On Lighter Dreams"!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click, "Next Post" to proceed!


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The Accord

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Wednesday, June 8, 2011,

This is part of the storyline, "On Lighter Dreams"!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click, "Next Post" to proceed!

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Another Test

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Saturday, May 28, 2011,

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Crossed Swords

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Friday, May 27, 2011,

This is part of the storyline, "On Lighter Dreams"!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click, "Next Post" to proceed!

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Stand-off

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Tuesday, May 24, 2011,

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Challenger

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Monday, May 23, 2011,

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Captain on Deck

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Sunday, May 22, 2011,

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Bartender

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Saturday, May 21, 2011,

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A Drink

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Saturday, May 21, 2011,

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Wretched Hive

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Thursday, May 19, 2011,

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Wanted

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Sunday, May 15, 2011,

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Parting Armed

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Saturday, May 14, 2011,

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Altercation

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Friday, May 13, 2011,

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No Pass

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Thursday, May 12, 2011,

This is part of the storyline, "On Lighter Dreams"!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click, "Next Post" to proceed!

BONUS CALLOUS COMIC STRIP!
May 13, 2011 is Dialogue Free Comics Day!  Click on the preceding link to find out more about the event and the participating entries!  The following comic strip is Callous Comics' contribution!


(Click on the above comic strip to view in full size)

You can check out last year's contribution HERE!

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Chivalry

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Wednesday, May 11, 2011,

This is part of the storyline, "On Lighter Dreams"!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Fight in Flight

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Tuesday, May 10, 2011,

This is part of the storyline, "On Lighter Dreams"! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Hesitation

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Monday, May 9, 2011,

This is part of the storyline "On Lighter Dreams"!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click, "Next Post" to proceed.

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Shocked

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Thursday, May 5, 2011,

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Apprehension

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Wednesday, May 4, 2011,

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Darks Collide

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Monday, May 2, 2011,

This is part of the storyline, "On Lighter Dreams"! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Shady Assault

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Saturday, April 23, 2011,

This is the start of the "On Lighter Dreams" storyline!

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Swords and Shadows

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Saturday, October 30, 2010,
This is the finale of the 2010 Callous Halloween Special: "Dark Escape"! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Guest Comic Strip by Dag Nygaard

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Sunday, October 10, 2010,
This guest comic strip is by Dag Nygaard (A.K.A. "Roo") from Norway!  Roo writes and illustrates the excellent comic, "Vanadys: Tales of a Fallen Goddess"!  I really appreciate this brilliant throwback to The Land of the Guardians storyline (which you can read by starting HERE and clicking "Next Post" to proceed) and the reference to the Muscovy Duck concept art I posted on this site's blog which I haven't even used on the actual comic series yet!  Now here's an artist who did some research! ...
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Past Participle

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Wednesday, August 18, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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World's Ills

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Tuesday, August 17, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Wuv

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Monday, August 16, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Valkyrian Delight

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Sunday, August 15, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Hand of Fate

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Friday, August 13, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Fall Reveal

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Wednesday, August 11, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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The Magnificent Prestige

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Monday, August 9, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed! :D

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Duel's End

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Sunday, August 8, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Blades Clash

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Saturday, August 7, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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The Cold Keeper

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Friday, August 6, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Fall of the Sixth

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Thursday, August 5, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Muscovy Past

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Wednesday, August 4, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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The Turn

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Tuesday, August 3, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Shade of Disbelief

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Monday, August 2, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Summoned Strength

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Monday, August 2, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Getaway

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Sunday, August 1, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Dawn of Doom

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Friday, July 30, 2010,
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A Sword Day, A Red Day

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Thursday, July 29, 2010,
This refers to a previous Callous storyarc, The Chronicles of Chaturanga.  You can see the first appearance of the Black Queen HERE!

This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!
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The Power

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Wednesday, July 28, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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My Name

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Tuesday, July 27, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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Lady from the Moon

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Monday, July 26, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline!  Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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The Beating

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Saturday, July 24, 2010,
This is part of The Land of the Guardians storyline! Click HERE to start from the beginning then click "Next Post" to proceed!

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One on One

Posted by Carlo Jose San Juan, MD on Friday, July 23, 2010,
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