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        HOME   🌟 Another Week, Another Wonder! 🌟 We’ve had a blast sharing comic strips from our Wonder Care After School series these past few weeks—thanks for reading along! Wowee! Between SunMoon’s quiet shyness and Horus’s go-go-GO energy, it looks like Pep and Lectron are having a tough time in today’s comic strips. But don’t worry—we know these Wonder Care kids, and a little loss never gets in the way of their big fun or bigger friendship. 😄💥 We’ve got some SUPER surprises on the way 👀 New formats, fresh fun, and even more adventures from The Kinder Guardians! Q&A: Dodgeball was one of my FAVORITE gym class games (though it can be a LITTLE scary).  What's your favorite game (with a ball) to play? Want to own your own copy?  You can order      one from my online shop at          IndyPlanet.com .   Wonder Care Presents: The Kinder    Guardians #1 "How Far is Up?!"($2.99) Wri...

      HOME   Last time, we hit you with a brain-bending Q&A challenge: Which issue of Wonder Care does the comic strip Rumor lead into? 🤔 If you guessed Issue #2 – “What Can’t Your Dad Do…?” 🎯 you’re a comic sleuth extraordinaire!  📖 Here’s a peek at the inside front cover , where we snuck the strip right onto the credits page—setting the stage before the story even kicks off! Talk about a super warm-up act! 💥 But the fun didn’t stop there… We kept the laughs and adventure rolling with even more comic strips sprinkled throughout the series. Because when it comes to Wonder Care , the surprises never end! 😎 Wonder Care After School - "Cargo" Wonder Care After School - "Hatch" Q&A: Comic books and comic strips both pack a punch when it comes to storytelling—but they each have their own unique flair. 💥 Do you prefer the bite-sized humor of a strip 📰 or the full-length adventure of a comic book ? 📚 Let us know which format wins your vote! ?...

    HOME   ✨ Inspiring Inspirations! ✨ When we added the joke strips to Wonder Care Presents: The Kinder Guardians #1 , Justin (the series co-creator and artist) was so excited —he couldn’t stop there! 🎉💡 He started making even more silly and fun strips all on his own, creating a project called Wonder Care: After School . 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ This is where you get to hang out with the Kinder Guardians between issues, discovering even more about their super personalities and zany adventures! 🤩 Get ready for extra laughs, surprises, and maybe even a few new powers you haven’t seen before! 💥😄 Wonder Care After School - "Cow" Wonder Care After School - "Ketchup" While creating the After School strips, we realized they were perfect previews for the next issue! 🤩📚 The very first strip we launched was called “Rumor” —and it’s packed with mystery, mischief, and maybe a little bit of trouble ! 🤫👀 Q&A: 🕵️‍♀️You’ve read three awesome issues of Wonder Care ...

    HOME   💥 Knock, Knock! Who’s There? 💥 When we were wrapping up Wonder Care Presents: The Kinder Guardians #1 , I thought, “Why should the fun stop when the story ends?” 🤔 So, I added some silly comic strips at the back of the book—perfect for a giggle break! 😄 In these strips, our super-speedster Pep and the ultra-twin Pollux share their best Knock-Knock jokes .  But wait—there’s more! 🥳 I saved a special strip  just for YOU  to write your own wacky joke. 📝💡 So, grab your best punchlines and  get ready to crack up the Kinder Guardians crew ! 😂💥 Want to own your own copy?  You can order      one from my online shop at          IndyPlanet.com .   Wonder Care Presents: The Kinder    Guardians #1 "How Far is Up?!"($2.99) Written by Victor Dandridge Art by Justin Castaneda Wonder Care Presents: The Kinder Guardians created by Victor Dandridge & Justin Castaneda.  Al...

  HOME   🍿🦉 “Watch Party” They've got  Snewz  right where they want him, but is that exactly where he DESERVES to be?  If there's something Snewz wants to say -- now's the time to speak up!    Turns out the slithery snoozer wasn’t so sinister after all—he just wanted to catch the late-night flick! 🎥😄 Now, with snacks in tow,  Vic, Fritz the Owl, and their former foe cozy up -- it’s movie time ! 🛋️✨ Who knew a monster-sized misunderstanding could lead to the perfect watch party ? 🤝 A happy ending?!  Betcha didn't see that coming!  You've seen Snewz in two adventures now, how well do you think you could DRAW him?  Here are some tips to help you try: HOW 2 DRAW SNEWZ: 1.) Think of his body like a flat ribbon.  It can fold and twist, and can stretch to be as BIG as you want! 2.) The key shape for Snewz is a RECTANGLE.  Overlap them to show his size and the way his body coils. 3.) He has FOUR (4) eyes -- there's an invis...

  HOME   🦉💤 “Sound the Alarm!” Fritz the Owl  may be in over his feathers, but Vic may have one final trick up his sleeve!  👀 Don’t sleep on this thrilling installment of “Any Which Way But Snewz!” Any Which Way but Snewz (part 4)  A surprise wake-up call turns the tables! ⏰ But was it luck or a hidden weakness that sent the slithery Snewz slinking away? 🤔 One thing’s for sure— Vic’s timing is anything but alarm-ing! 🎉 You might notice that not a lot of details went into designing the BACKGROUND.  While it does help the reader have an understanding of the environment a story takes place in, it can be a clever shortcut to skip drawing the same background elements over and over -- especially if the location doesn't change.  This can be a GREAT way to manage how much time you spend on your artwork.  Remember, if it doesn't affect the story, it may not be worth drawing! Q&A: Sometimes, we use shortcuts because we're avoiding something diff...

  HOME   Vic is gassed —but he’s not out yet! Will Vic fight off the ZZZs, or is an early bedtime  inevitable ? Read on for the next part of  "Any Which Way But Snewz!"  💤👀✨ Any Which Way But Snewz (pt. 3) He’s trying everything to shake off the sleepiness…  Running in place! Jumping jacks! Handstands! Push-ups!  But no matter what he does, Snewz’s sleepy spell is just too strong. And now that Fritz has been  captured ... things aren’t looking good. Could this be the end of movie night?! 😱💤 This strip is packed with action— 10 panels in total!  The long rectangle shape helped me pace the story, making sure each moment flowed smoothly to the next. I  really  liked working with the  smaller panels —it was a fun challenge to fit all the action while keeping everything clear and exciting! Q&A: What's a movie YOU would fight sleep to stay up and watch?  How many times have you seen it already? It's not over YET!  ...

  HOME   Uh-oh! Vic's got a tummy ache—but that’s the least of his worries! Something spooky is creeping in, and if he’s not careful, this movie night might just turn into nap time ! Will he make it to the big show, or is this a film that will end up watching him instead? Any Which Way But Snewz (pt. 2)  When I made this comic strip, I used  a mix of traditional drawing and digital tools —kind of like combining crayons and computer magic! First, I sketched tiny rough drawings (called  layouts ) with a regular ink pen to figure out how everything would fit. Then, I grabbed  big sheets of thick paper  (11x17" cover stock—it’s super sturdy!) and went to work with pencils and markers. After that, I used  Adobe Illustrator  on my computer to add all the words! Each strip took about  a day to finish  from start to end—not too long, but just enough time to make it  awesome ! My favorite part of this page? The  sleeping gas eff...

  HOME   Snewz You Lose! The Sleep Monster’s First Big Adventure Hey there, comic fans! Did you think the fun was over? No way! I just needed a few days to figure out the perfect thing to share next—so get ready, because this one’s extra special! Before Snewz started causing bedtime trouble in Beware the Kid Napper , I actually introduced him in a five-part comic strip called "Any Which Way But Snewz" ! It ran in the Columbus Alive newspaper, and guess what? I didn’t just write the story—I drew it too! Any Which Way But Snewz pt. 1 I first got into comics because I loved drawing. I practiced for years, but along the way, I realized I loved writing even more! Still, every once in a while, I get the urge to pick up my pencil and bring a story to life with my own artwork. That’s exactly what happened with this series! The story was inspired by my love of staying up late to watch movies. When I was a kid, there was a TV host named  Fritz the Nite Owl —he was a real pers...

  HOME   😲⏰ Rude Awakening!   😮 Was their battle against the sleep monster just a dream, or did the Kinder Guardians really share this wild adventure?  One thing’s for sure: Snewz may have put the team down for the count, but maybe—just maybe—he wasn’t the bad guy after all.  Could he have been helping them all along? Q&A: There are LOTS of stories that end with the main character waking up from a dream (like The Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland, and Sleeping Beauty), but that's not always the favorite way to go.  If you could rewrite the end of this story (in a sentence or two) what would you have happen? Want to own your own copy?  You can order       one from my online shop at   IndyPlanet.com.    Wonder Care Presents: The Kinder  Guardians #3 "Beware the Kid Napper!"($2.99) Written by Victor Dandridge Art by Justin Castaneda Wonder Care Presents: The Kinder Guardians created by Victor Dandridge...

  HOME    Dream Warriors💥👊 With their combined powers, Castor and Horus pack quite the PUNCH!🥊  But is it enough to knockout a sleep monster?😴✨ We all thought Castor and Horus would finally put  Snewz  to bed (pun intended!), but this sleep monster was too quick and powerful for them!  With the mighty Kinder Guardians down for the count, it’s anyone’s guess how this wild story will end.  Will our heroes wake up victorious, or is there more trouble lurking in this nightmare? Q+A: Which power would YOU rather have, Castor's Blazer Vision or Horus's Smitening?  Drop your answer in the comment section. Want to own your own copy?  You can order       one from my online shop at   IndyPlanet.com.    Wonder Care Presents: The Kinder  Guardians #3 "Beware the Kid Napper!"($2.99) Written by Victor Dandridge Art by Justin Castaneda Wonder Care Presents: The Kinder Guardians created by Victor Dand...

    HOME   Fighting Sleep! 💤💨 It's the problems you DON'T see coming that can do the most harm.  Now that Snewz has revealed itself, will that give The Kinder Guardians the advantage against him? UH-OH!  The Kinder Guardians are down to their last TWO classmates.  And thanks to Pep, they know to watch out for the purple gas Snewz hisses to put them to sleep.  Determined and out of time, Castor and Horus will see if THEY are enough to save the day.  Cue the music -- I feel an EPIC battle is on its way! Q&A: Music is a GREAT way to get your energy up!  What's your favorite song that gets up, excited, and moving?  Want to own your own copy?  You can order       one from my online shop at   IndyPlanet.com.    Wonder Care Presents: The Kinder  Guardians #3 "Beware the Kid Napper!"($2.99) Written by Victor Dandridge Art by Justin Castaneda Wonder Care Presents: The Kinder Guardians crea...

      HOME Here’s SNEWZ! 💤👀 With only three Kinder Guardians left standing, danger looms! Read on, if you're brave enough to continue… Castor's warning came JUST in time!  Now we know our heroes are facing SNEWZ, a sleep monster with a few too many eyes and some creepy teeth.  He's been leaving a trail of sleeping classmates in his wake, but what does he REALLY want...and will Castor, Horus, and Pep be enough to stop him? Q&A: Sometimes, it can be a struggle NOT to fall asleep.  When you need to stay awake just a little bit longer, what's something you like to do to stay awake? The story isn't OVER!  Keep reading NOW! Want to own your own copy?  You can order       one from my online shop at   IndyPlanet.com.    Wonder Care Presents: The Kinder  Guardians #3 "Beware the Kid Napper!"($2.99) Written by Victor Dandridge Art by Justin Castaneda Wonder Care Presents: The Kinder Guardians created by ...

    HOME Two-In-One Trouble! 💤💻 The Kinder Guardians seek safety and guidance from Black Board, their super-computer instructor.  If ANYTHING knows what's going on, surely he's got the answer, right?   WAIT A MINUTE!  Even machines need sleep too?!  This sleep monster is making quick work, knocking out TWO of the most powerful allies the Kinder Guardians could have!  If a super-computer and an ultra-twin aren't strong enough to keep it at bay -- is anyone?? Q&A: Has your school ever had a PAJAMA DAY (where students, teachers, and admin come to school in their favorite sleepwear)?  Draw a picture of your favorite Kinder Guardians in what YOU imagine their pajamas would look like.   Don't stop, now!  The story CONTINUES on the next post! Want to own your own copy?  You can order       one from my online shop at   IndyPlanet.com.    Wonder Care Presents: The Kinder  Guardians #...

     HOME 🎨Color Your World! (Part 2)🎨 Let's have a little fun today!  You've met ALL of the Kinder Guardians -- here's your chance to bring them to life with YOUR creativity!🖍🖋 We've got a super fun coloring page ready for you to download (with adult permission).  You can print it out or color it on your tablet -- whatever works best for you! This is just for fun, so there's no pressure at all.  But if you DO want to share you masterpiece online, don't forget to use the hashtag #TryComics so everyone can see your awesome art!🌟 Ready to get started?  Follow the link and let your imagination run wild!🎉 The story CONTINUES -- jump to the NEXT installment! Want to own your own copy?  You can order one from my online shop at  IndyPlanet.com.    Wonder Care Presents: The Kinder Guardians #2 ($2.99) "What Can't Your Dad Do...?" Written by Victor Dandridge Art by Justin Castaneda For the third year in a row, Castor's father has been...

    HOME Horus Has a Plan! 💡🌩 Good ideas can come from ANYWHERE!  Having the courage to speak up is definitely a heroic trait and could be exactly what's needed to SAVE THE DAY! 💪💫 UH-OH!  That's TWO Kinder Guardians down in a matter of pages!  And while it looks like Horus has stepped it up from last issue, Castor STILL doesn't think too highly of his classmate, Lectron.  I hope HIS attitude doesn't put the rest of the team in more danger! Q&A: This issue is using COLOR in a fun way to help tell the story.  Colors can create a feeling or mood depending on their tone and vibrancy, which adds to our abilities as storytellers.  What's YOUR favorite color and what does that color mean or represent? We've already got the next POST ready to enjoy!  Click the LINK and get ready for some FUN! Want to own your own copy?  You can order       one from my online shop at   IndyPlanet.com.    Wonder C...