Protective Pets

Kristen
Nov 21, 2016
2 min read

Updated: Apr 24, 2024

Does your pet ever get protective of you?

Akka takes the spotlight in ʺFaunaʺ, a Chapter 2 bonus story drawn by Cincinnati artist, Clint Bassinger.

Clint is the fastest pencil in the Midwest! His speed and skill is only matched by his creativity. Jay met him through the monthly meetings of the Cincinnati Comic Creators group. In talking with him, Jay found that he would be perfect for a tale spotlighting Akka, Lilliput's pet rat.

It was great fun to work with Jay Kalagayan on MeSseD. I think he tailored the story towards things that I love to draw. Including a gritty battle royale between a rat and a monstrous centipede-creature!

- Clint Bassinger

The story "Fauna" really shows the special partnership that Akka and Lilliput share. Akka is protective, fiercely protective, of Lilliput and vice versus.

Check out Fat Mucket's file on Akka, HERE.

Jay has created a fun and mysterious world. I love that it has a realistic setting and vibe... but new, strange, out of this world creations show up around every turn.

- Clint Bassinger

Clint regularly has 24 Hour Comic events at the Pique Gallery in Kentucky. He has created a great stable of characters to draw from. My favorites creators of his are Mummynaut and Johnnysaurus Rex!