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Many people have asked how a Sam N' Murphy strip is created. This page will help explain the basics and also confirm the rumors that this strip is created by a chimp with the ability to draw. I will not bore you with the technical steps but I will show you a strip from pencils to final lettering. A strip starts out with an idea. In my case it's usually a lame idea but since you guys keep tuning in, why change now. Enjoy!

The story is broken down into panels then the pencils are put to the paper.

Once the pencils are complete the next step is to "ink" over the pencils. (Insert your favorite Kevin Smith joke here!) This prepares the drawing for a cleaner scan. You thought your first grade tracing education would never pay off.