A Drop of Blood

Issue 3, Page 23: Last Call

Dale Shumate — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:01:00 +0000

Shocked by what she has seen, Rashia desperately tries to escape the police car she now finds herself trapped in. We’re back! Thanks for your patience everyone! Two more pages and that will wrap up Issue 3! We’re considering releasing printed versions of our issues, possibly together in a book. Let me know if [...]

ADoB Pin Up

Dale Shumate — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:38:58 +0000

Another alternate style of Rashia, Benson, Markell and Alejandro. Hope you all enjoy it! Comics should resume next week.

No Comic This Week – Pin Up!

Dale Shumate — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:08:47 +0000

Note: All Pin Up works being posted are safe for work. Hello everyone! I regret to inform that there will be no comic this week. Jeff Powers, the wonderful artist of our comic, has recently moved to Korea! Our buffer has been holding but Jeff fell ill and I’m afraid our buffer has run out. [...]

Issue 3, Page 22

Dale Shumate — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:01:00 +0000

After hearing voices from within Rashia’s house, Officer Richards finds she must confront those inside with no backup.

Issue 3, Page 21: The Homestead

Dale Shumate — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 07:01:00 +0000

After finally being returned home, events continue to take a downward turn for Rashia.

Thanks for the comments!

Dale Shumate — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:04:49 +0000

Hello everyone, Just got done with some fixes to previous pages based on some comments I’ve received. I appreciate the feedback! As always, thank you all for reading! ~Dale

Issue 3, Page 20: Paralegal Organization

Dale Shumate — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:01:00 +0000

Curious about her release, Rashia takes the opportunity to ask Officer Richards some questions.

Comic coming shortly!

Dale Shumate — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 01:55:49 +0000

Sorry the comic is late, comic should be coming up in about an hour!

Issue 3, Page 19: Case Dismissed

Dale Shumate — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:01:00 +0000

A surprising turn of events in the investigation as the past is lived again.

Issue 3, Page 18: Interrogation Room

Dale Shumate — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 07:01:00 +0000

Rashia is brought to the Police Headquarters where the detective in charge of the case finds her story a little questionable.

Issue 3, Page 17: Taken Away

Dale Shumate — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 07:01:00 +0000

Still recovering from the shock of what had just happened, the police show up and Rashia finds herself out of options.

Issue 3, Page 16: Endless Cycle

Dale Shumate — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:01:00 +0000

Confused by what she had seen, Rashia decides to look over the bigger man when she notices something strange.

Issue 3, Page 15: Postmortem Investigation

Dale Shumate — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 07:01:00 +0000

Forced back into her past, Rashia picks up where she left off: the death of the two men who had just attacked her.

Issue 3, Page 14: Double Agent

Dale Shumate — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 07:01:00 +0000

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With Rashia as her main focus again, Jayce reminds Rashia in on what she’s done.

Issue 3, Page 13: As Always

Dale Shumate — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:01:00 +0000

Temporarily released from Jayce’s powers, Rashia witnesses a conversation between Jayce and a high ranking FTC agent.

Issue 3, Page 12: Face Time

Dale Shumate — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:01:00 +0000

With her mother trapped under the killer, Julia makes a move.

Issue 3, Page 11: Tough Skin

Dale Shumate — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:01:00 +0000

Face to face with a killer, Rashia attempts to keep the man away from her and her daughter.

One year of blood

Dale Shumate — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:26:56 +0000

It’s been just over a year since A Drop of Blood first started. It’s been an awesome ride so far and we don’t plan on stopping any time soon. To celebrate, I’ve added a Cast and a Crew section to the website and done some changes to the website’s looks overall. Hope everyone likes it! [...]

Issue 3, Page 10: Power Transfer

Dale Shumate — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:01:00 +0000

One brutal murder later, Rashia and Julia are suddenly in greater danger than they were before.

Issue 3, Page 9: Uneven Conflict

Dale Shumate — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:01:00 +0000

The vision continues of Julia and Rashia and a moment neither of them would ever forget.

Stop SOPA / PIPA

Dale Shumate — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:56:26 +0000

I’m sure you all have seen a lot of information on the internet today about these two bills, but in case you haven’t please check out the video below. The bills will cripple the internet for everyone but the pirates these bills are intending to target. If any of you have had something taken down [...]

Issue 3, Page 8: After Class

Dale Shumate — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:01:00 +0000

Having skipped through information Jayce already knew, she focuses in on one particular section of Rashia’s life…

Issue 3, Page 7: Pictorial History

Dale Shumate — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:01:00 +0000

Events fly by as Jayce searches for the information she desires.

Issue 3, Page 6: Unwanted Flashbacks

Dale Shumate — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 07:01:00 +0000

Trapped by Jayce’s mind powers, Rashia unwillingly begins reliving parts of her past.

Issue 3, Page 5: Life Story

Dale Shumate — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Finally out of the Nightmare, Jayce explains the situation a little more.

Issue 3, Page 4: Waking Nightmare

Dale Shumate — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Rashia flees the aggressive specter only to find herself in a worse situation.

Issue 3, Page 3: Office Disaster

Dale Shumate — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Fleeing from the specter, Rashia finds that her dreams have changed.

Issue 3, Page 2: Nightmare Director

Dale Shumate — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Deep in the depths of the Nightmare, Rashia meets the man she has never seen.

Issue 3, Page 1: Prophetic Dreams

Dale Shumate — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 07:01:00 +0000

After being captured by Jayce and Markell, Rashia struggles to stay awake in the interrogation room she’s been left in.

Issue 2, Page 24: End of Line

Dale Shumate — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Surrounded by FTC agents and held by Markell, Rashia finally meets the woman she met on the radio. This concludes Issue 2! I hope everyone is enjoying the comic, Jeff and I greatly appreciate your readership.

Issue 2, Page 23: Rumble in the Tunnel

Dale Shumate — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Markell and other FTC agents take Rashia, Alejandro and his rebels by surprise.

Issue 2, Page 22: Backstage Murder

Dale Shumate — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:01:00 +0000

In command of the situation, Rashia makes demands of her hostages for preparation of her next move. However, more is happening behind the closed doors than she realizes.

Issue 2, Page 21: Criminal Negotiation

Dale Shumate — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:01:00 +0000

With their leader in check, Rashia uses her leverage against the rush of incoming rebels.

Issue 2, Page 20: Tough Negociation

Dale Shumate — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 07:01:00 +0000

After arriving at the leader’s hideout, Rashia turns up the heat on her demands.

Issue 2, Page 19: The Rebellion

Dale Shumate — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Taking a couple rebels by surprise, Rashia demands answers. Page 19! We’re nearly done with Issue 2. Welcome again to all those coming from True Magic, I hope you all are enjoying your stay! Within this week we should have a cast page go up. Next update is Wednesday!

Issue 2, Page 18: Into The Rabbit Hole

Dale Shumate — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Still trying to evade Markell, Jayce and the agents, Rashia begins learning more about the area she landed in.

Issue 2, Page 17: Evading Capture

Dale Shumate — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 07:01:00 +0000

After escaping Markell, Rashia finds herself being relentlessly pursued. Unable to shake her tails, she takes refuge in a rug shop. Greetings to new readers from True Magic! We’re on Issue 2, and closing in on the end of this issue. The first page of the comic can be found on the left bar or [...]

Issue 2, Page 16: A Scathing Review

Dale Shumate — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Issue 2, Page 15: Aftermath of the flight

Dale Shumate — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Using her powers to land safely, Rashia surveys her remaining options while Markell’s boss shows up on the scene.

Issue 2, Page 14: Gravity cares for no one

Dale Shumate — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 07:01:00 +0000

With the plane falling apart, Markell has run out of options.

Issue 2, Page 13: The flames between us

Dale Shumate — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 07:01:00 +0000

With the jet’s fuel on fire, the clash between Rashia and Markell comes to an end.

Issue 2, Page 12: Game Changer

Dale Shumate — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Rashia decides to end the partnership with some pyromania.

Issue 2, Page 11: Afternoon Fireworks

Dale Shumate — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Markell releases some pent up frustration on his aggressors.

Issue 2, Page 10: Instant Gratification

Dale Shumate — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Rashia and Markell make a quick decision about the other jet.

Issue 2, Page 9: Changing Course

Dale Shumate — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Rashia stops her battle with Markell to tackle the bigger threat.

Issue 2, Page 8: Friends up high

Dale Shumate — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Rashia receives some help from an expected source.

Issue 2, Page 7: Physics Class

Dale Shumate — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Rashia attempts to reason with Markell. With bullets.

Issue 2, Page 6: Mid-Flight Conversations

Dale Shumate — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Rashia receives an unexpected call from Jayce.

Issue 2, Page 5

Dale Shumate — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Stakes are raised as Markell makes a gutsy decision to join Rashia on the jet below.

Issue 2, Page 4

Dale Shumate — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Markell receives a curt description of what’s happening on the jet below.

Issue 2, Page 3: The Big Drop

Dale Shumate — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 07:01:00 +0000

With nothing to protect them, Rashia begins disposing of the pilots.

Issue 2, Page 2: Overcomplicated Hijacking

Dale Shumate — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:01:00 +0000

With something solid beneath her feet, Rashia enacts her plan to claim another vehicle.

Issue 2, Page 1: A change of strategy

Dale Shumate — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Rashia makes some quick decisions, given the circumstances.

Page 24: Up in the Air

Dale Shumate — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 07:01:00 +0000

The conclusion of Issue I for A Drop of Blood! I hope you all have enjoyed reading, I welcome comments – let me know what you all think! Issue II will begin next week.

Page 23: Good Aim

Dale Shumate — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Another lesson in paying attention to one’s surroundings.

Page 22: Close Encounters

Dale Shumate — Wed, 25 May 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Events have taken a turn for the worse for Rashia.

Page 21: Dire Circumstances

Dale Shumate — Wed, 18 May 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Could this be the end of our intrepid heroine? Stay tuned!

Page 20

Dale Shumate — Wed, 11 May 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Is it too late to apologize? Too late?

Page 19

Dale Shumate — Wed, 04 May 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Don’t think he’ll get the deposit back on that suit.

Page 18

Dale Shumate — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Giving your chain to the enemy: number one cause of death for special agents. That and gunshot wounds.

Page 17

Dale Shumate — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:01:00 +0000

How rude! Interrupting a good fight like that…

Page 16

Dale Shumate — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Holy flying fisticuffs, Batman!

Page 15

Dale Shumate — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Surprise attack! The attacker gets to roll an extra 2d6 damage.

Page 14

Dale Shumate — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Inconvenient how the Air Force patrols the border like that, makes illegal crossing difficult.

Page 13

Dale Shumate — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Hiring a elite-ops mercenary: tens of thousands of dollars. Purchasing weapons and ammo: thousands of dollars. Flying a stolen prototype gunship out of a demolished base: Priceless.

Page 12

Dale Shumate — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Flying for the boarding pass impaired. Ensure your tray table is up and seat is the full upright position!

Page 11

Dale Shumate — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 07:01:00 +0000

If it weren’t for all the killing, she’d make a great chiropractor.

Page 10

Dale Shumate — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 07:01:00 +0000

The solution to combat drills: Never have any!

Page 9

Dale Shumate — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Give a man a fish, he’ll be full for a day. Give a man explosives and he’ll forget why he needed the fish.

Page 8

Dale Shumate — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Hiding bodies, a new and original tactic!

Page 7

Dale Shumate — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Suppose that’s a quicker way of getting out of a tower.

Page 6

Dale Shumate — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Gunships go missing all the time, right? Easy to miss.

Page 5

Dale Shumate — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 07:01:00 +0000

No one expects you to come in the doorway. Honestly, who does that.

Page 4

Dale Shumate — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 07:01:00 +0000

How to eliminate fencing problems.

Page 3

Dale Shumate — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Rashia waits in a nearby tree while Benson uses one guard to kill another, then finishes the remaining guard.

Page 2

Dale Shumate — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:01:00 +0000

Benson surprises a couple of guards on duty.

Page 1

Dale Shumate — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:01:00 +0000

And so the adventure begins. Welcome to A Drop of Blood, a comic written by Dale Shumate and illustrated by Jeff Powers. The comic will be updated once a week on Wednesday. Thank you for reading!