No matter what I am currently reading, I always tend to find myself going back to reading goofy action comics. There’s something so appealing about these fun adventures and they always keep me smiling. The whimsical Yeti 4 Hire, created by Jeff Crowther, is a shining example of this genre.
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In the city of Squaresville, we find a sweet, ambitious 8 year-old Veronica and her lovable, blue partner Yeti as they run errands for money and keep the city safe from all kinds of colorful, unhinged villains! They might seem like an odd pair but this offbeat duo work well together as Veronica manages battle and business plans while Yeti handles the heavy lifting and hitting. Dubious villains like the talkative Human Vise and the quirky group Los Deadly Sombreros don’t stand a chance! Despite their plans always seeming to go off track, Yeti and Veronica always entertain the reader with their perfect delivery of jokes.
What first drew me into the fantastic world of the Yeti was the vibrant colors and the clean, expressive artwork. Jeff lays out the pages of this comic in a neat and exciting illustration. I found myself pulled into the story and clicking the pages to find out what happens to the brave duo. I kept giggling aloud as I read the imaginative dialogue. The puns and the creative villains are purely fantastic and made me think of visual gags from some of my favorite Saturday morning cartoons like Rocky & Bullwinkle. The stories themselves are splendid and extras like the “Fight to the Finish” picture where the reader can draw what the Yeti is fighting really add a nice touch to the enjoyment of this webcomic. Even while dealing out exposition the narrative is entertaining and never overbearing. Overall this comic is an expertly constructed tale that is enjoyable for readers of any age.
Q&A with Jeff
Of all the creatures to put in a comic, why a yeti?
(Jeff) Well, the whole comic first started out as a children’s picture book concept I was messing around with. I had been sketching various bigfoot/sasquatch type characters trying to get the look right. I think he morphed into a yeti once I added color and the blue color scheme seemed to lend itself to more of a cold weather creature. Plus Yeti is a fun word and I thought it would appeal to kids. Eventually the book developed into the comic and he was set in stone as a yeti.
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Veronica and Yeti have faced a lot of crazy villains just in the first chapter. What is the inspiration behind these daffy evil-doers?
(Jeff) I just love kooky villains! Yeti 4 Hire is heavily inspired by things like Powerpuff Girls and The Tick, which had some fantastic, zany bad guys. They’re my favorite sort of characters to create because I like the challenge of making them silly and over the top while still kind of menacing in the context of Yeti’s cartoon world.
Will the Human Vice ever get any respect?
(Jeff) I doubt it. He’s more fun to write with a chip on his shoulder!
Are there any plans on making print copies of the comic? If so, when do you expect to publish them?
(Jeff) I do plan on collecting the first two stories, The Customer is Always Right and Terror of Taco Tuesday into a printed book, probably this fall.
You can find a brand-new page of Yeti 4 Hire to enjoy every Wednesday. The adventures of the Yeti and his friends are currently reaching the end of their second issue so you have time to get caught up on what makes this comic so great! As mentioned in the Q&A, Jeff plans on releasing a printed book so be sure to follow him on Twitter and Facebook so you don’t miss out on it!
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Being a fan of comics like Tiny Titans and Cleopatra In Space, this webcomic has the right mix of humorous puns and action for me. Will there ever be a villain that is too much for the Yeti? Will Yeti and Veronica ever get paid for their hard work? You need to read Yeti 4 Hire to find out!
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