A Question of Promise #14

Eden breaks up with Eric, but wants to still be friends. Eve reaches breaking point and wants Dice to reveal what they’ve long suspected is coming. He still isn’t ready to tell Eric, even though it affects him as much as himself. Will the return of Alvin and McMahon force Dice’s hand?

A Question of Promise #13

Production Date: September 15th 2014  
Genre: Comedy
Story and Art by: Thuyen Nguyen
Format: 24 pages, B&W w/ colour covers
Synopsis: Eric comes face to face with the consequences of the sports tournament. He knows he did wrong, but Eden won’t give him the chance to explain or apologise. Meanwhile, Dice’s fear of something inevitable seems to be complete. Is Dice really nearing his end?

A Question of Promise #12

Production Date: September 23th 2012
Genre: Comedy
Story and Art by: Thuyen Nguyen
Format: 24 pages, B&W w/ colour covers
Synopsis: Erin hopes Eden’s vast film knowledge will help her decide on her next opportunity. Meanwhile, the annual sports tournament sees Eric thrusted into the captaincy. When he and Eve are sent to officially invite their rivals, they find unexpected competition. Can Eric keep his eyes on the prize?

A Question of Promise #11

Production Date: May 21th 2011
Genre: Comedy
Story and Art by: Thuyen Nguyen
Format: 24 pages, B&W w/ colour covers
Synopsis: Determined to take Eden on a great weekend away, Eric is hampered by continuing bad weather. Dice convinces him to take a chance and just go, though Eve is suspicious of his intentions. With a fast car, the couple head for the coast. Will the “perfect” weekend be perfect after all?

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AQP on Graphic.ly

Online comics reader and community Graphic.ly will soon be hosting A Question of Promise! Yet another place where you can get your AQP groove on. Will let you know when it's up.

In the meantime, check it out and read some comics that are already there - it's free!

http://graphic.ly/

UPDATE: Now available! http://graphicly.com/devinquestcom/a-question-of-promise

AQP #11 Started!

Four pages done, twenty to go... Anyone want a preview?

You Slack Bastard

I know. I know. Where is A Question of Promise #11, you ask?

It'll be done next month.

Yes, I realise it's been almost twelve months since the previous issue. I've been slack, but to slightly redeem myself, I've taken my time with AQP #11 as I want to do a good job. Issues #9 and #10 weren't that great and I need to pick up my game.

And if it helps, I have an idea for AQP #12 too, so I won't be sitting around for months trying to come up with something.

A Question of Promise #3 Digital Edition for iPad

Issue #3 is now available! Can't say much more than that, so get it!

A Question of Promise #2 Digital Edition for iPad

It's on the iTunes App Store now for free! Get it!

A Question of Promise #1 Digital Edition for iPad

A Question of Promise #1 Digital Edition for iPad is now available on the iTunes App Store! It's free! Get it now!

Coming Soon... A Question of Promise for iPad!

It's coming! I've put A Question of Promise onto iPad. It's currently in Apple submission. Hope to see it on the App Store next week.

A Question of Promise #10

Production Date: July 20th 2010
Genre: Comedy
Story and Art by: Thuyen Nguyen
Format: 24 pages, B&W w/ colour covers
Synopsis: Counsellor Eliza's assessment session with Eric reveals private details of homelife with Dice. Afterwards, Eric tries to distract Eden in a most classical way and then goes home to deliver a requested, yet curious, gift. What does Dice need with a metronome?

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A Question of Promise Vol. 1

I am pleased to announce A Question of Promise Volume 1. This trade paperback collects the first eight issues of A Question of Promise in graphic novel format. 220 pages of Eric, Eden, and Dice!

Along with the comic itself, you'll find an afterword by my good friend Andy Symons, and a foreword by Al Lowe, creator of Leisure Suit Larry!

So what are you waiting for? Buy A Question of Promise Volume 1 from one of these fine online retailers:

IndyPlanet

Lulu

Amazon

Or go to your local bookshop and order it! The ISBN is 978-1-4452-9382-0.

A Question of Promise #9

Production Date: April 4th 2010
Genre: Comedy
Story and Art by: Thuyen Nguyen
Format: 24 pages, B&W w/ colour covers
Synopsis: Erin’s career is on the up and up. She’s now the subject of rumour, gossip, and unwanted attention. Meanwhile, Eric and Eve’s days and nights together is making him more and more uncomfortable. How do you gently tell someone to back off?

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A Question of Promise - Lifetime Download Stats

In the lead-up to the release of A Question of Promise #9 and the A Question of Promise Volume 1 trade paperback, I thought I'd share some statistics from one indie comic creator to another. I know sales/download figures for games are hard to come by, so I assume that it would be similar in the comics world.

Anyhow, the numbers are in the chart above, as reported by my server request logs. These numbers are for downloads only - I've only ever actually sold like 5 real copies. Leading the pack is the Nintendo DS version of AQP, which got a bump in promotion from various DS homebrew sites - in contrast, AQP has not had a single mention on any comic site :(

The other interesting number is that issue #3 has had the most downloads. I would have thought that the first issue would be the most downloaded. Regardless, the trend line is as expected though, with downloads decreasing with later issues (partially due to the shorter length of time that they've been available for).

Are these numbers any good? I have no idea, but I am happy that someone out there is downloading my work. As to whether or not they're reading them is an entirely different story... :)

A Question of Promise #8

Production Date: July 31st 2009
Genre: Comedy
Story and Art by: Thuyen Nguyen
Format: 24 pages, B&W w/ colour covers
Synopsis: Eric wakes up to find Eve standing over him with a steel pipe. She's not here for him though - It's Dice that she wants...

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A Question of Promise at Indy Planet

A Question of Promise is now available for purchase at Indy Planet. It's far cheaper than Lulu too - even if you consider the US dollar exchange rate! So if you haven't already, help a brother out and buy an issue or two!

Issue #1
Issue #2
Issue #3
Issue #4
Issue #5
Issue #6
Issue #7

A Question of Promise at Issuu

Issuu is an online publishing service that lets you read books, magazines and other print publications. I'm starting to upload every issue of A Question of Promise there so that anyone can read them online (though you can still download the PDF from here).

The first issue is here, and the rest will be up soon. Be a friend and check it out!

EDIT: The rest of them -
Second issue
Third issue
Fourth issue
Issue #5
Issue #6
Issue #7

Fresh off the Press

I finally got around to buying some hard copies of all 7 issues of A Question of Promise from my Lulu store... and they look great! There's a nice feeling to be had when you can see and touch your work - writers will know what I mean. The print quality and binding is good, so I'm happy (except for the sad weakness of the Australian dollar which meant the comics cost 35% more than they should).

Anyway, please buy an issue or two and support a starving artist! :)

Buy My Stuff at Lulu!

I've just opened a shop at lulu.com, so now the world can buy printed versions of A Question of Promise, plus anything else I plan to put there for digital prosperity. Come and visit it, won't you?

Devinquest by Thuyen Nguyen - http://stores.lulu.com/devinquest