191. GEORGE BERNARD SHAW: A heroic life
George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) was an Irish playwright. He wrote over 60 plays and is the only person to have received both a Nobel prize (for Literature) and an Academy Award (for Adapted Screenplay).
After deciding to become a writer, Shaw was supported financially by his mother and by the time he was 25, had completed three novels. But guess what? They were huge failures and no publishers bought them. Shaw found work as a music and theatre critic, while taking up playwriting in his spare time. His most well-known plays include Caesar and Cleopatra, Major Barbara, Man and Superman, Saint Joan and Pygmalion (which was turned into the musical My Fair Lady).
The quote used in the comic is taken from a lecture Shaw delivered titled Art and Public Money. Thanks to reader Gustavo for submitting the quote.
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I would love to see this with female superheroes. My daughter and I watch all the current shows and cheer on our favourites. Sometimes that may be cheering for the “villain”. I think a female poster version would be great for her room.
BIG fan! Thank you for all the art and inspiration.
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I second that idea!
I third it!
I like this Pidgeon guy… he’s like Batman, except he actually smiles, as though he enjoys his work. While not required to be a hero, I think deriving joy from helping others is a truly admirable quality.
fourth it
I third it! I don’t care who did before me, I call dibbs 🙂
Just curious, what does the ‘F’ stands for?
“Falcon” was my first guess, until I realized that the big hero is The Pigeon. So… “Finch”? “Flicker”?
Fledgling?
The Finch!
“Flyboy” is my 2¢.
Fire ?
Hum… could it be “Future”? Or “Futureboy”, for the comic’s sake.
FINCH!
I thought it stood for Friend! But I like Finch, too.
FUTURE!
F stands for Faezal 😉
Until the “f”, I’d named the two in my head “Birdman” and “Ribbon”.
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Did a climate change comic recently: https://zenpencils.com/comic/goodall/
As a huge fan of Shaw, and Batman, this comic is perfect for me, and comes at a time when I’m trying to figure out what to do with myself. Thanks for this!
Sweet, thanks Henry
I cant wait for the Rising Phoenix and Pigeon & Finch Crossover Event!
I knew I wasn’t the only one. But, there are so many heroic characters we love; the Shaolin Monk & the Little Kung-Fu warrior, Dragonslayer, the Green Lantern-esque superhero…
CRISIS OF INFINITE PENCILS!
Oh, and Episode #200 is coming up…
Ahh, the old bridge baby bomb by the river gambit. Will these villains never learn?
I had a smile on my face reading this. It’s been a tough few days and this has uplifted me.
i, being a batman super fan,… i’d say i love this one.
Among all his work, Pigeon man has the time to keep up with the Kardashians 🙂
Brilliant comic strip as always, Gav. It’s inspiring to think that we can burn brightly while we live so that we leave the world in better hands tomorrow.
I think he was researching who to take down next after Jester and the Bank Robbers :p
I love (Not Alfred)’s reaction to everything. The Pigeon is like, “Can I keep him?” funny and inspirational all at once.
Great Comic Gav!! Glad Pigeon has time to keep up with the Kardashians… Ha ha Keep up the Awesome work 🙂
wonderful!
Love your work Gav I truly hope you are supported by it and if not that your independently wealthy and dont need to worry about those things.
Here are some words you might like to draw:
a poem of Charles Bukowski’s – The Laughing Heart, if you think thats too popular please consider another of Bukowski’s works.
Great comic as ever, Gav. The quote is very inspirationnal indeed. I read it a second time and saw the screen with the Kadarshian show, it made me laugh at work 🙂
YES!! TWO new characters!! Can’t wait to see how this new thread unfolds… Also, excellent choice of quote, as usual, Gavin.
Gods simple words SO much wisdom. And your artwork puts it together well. Hmm another poster to buy I think. There are people where I work that are unhappy and expect others actions to make them happy. Most of them have actually a nice life and should be happy. Help yourself and help others to be better is the way I see.
Gav, there is nothing funny about the Kardashians. ;P
Another wonderful comic! Thank you, Gavin, for all you do. Your comics always seem to come at a time when I’m struggling and never fail to inspire me. It looks like I’m one of many that feel this way. Just in case you ever question it, you are making a tremendous difference in many people’s lives!
Excellent comic, Gavin — I’m pretty sure that I just got more excitement and pleasure out of reading your comic than I will from watching the next BATMAN movie. Keep up the amazing work, sir!
Well, now we know that GAV is rooting for Batman in Dawn of Justice!
Thanks so much for this! I love most of your comps, but this one has resonated me with more than usual.
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Amazing work, as always!
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Inspired metaphor in your choice of heroes, as well as an amazing tribute.
I love these amazing illustration stories so much I wish there was a new one every day! I come here a little to often to see if there is a new piece out. Great work!
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It’s got a very good ending note.
It so good!! Nice comic !!!
I think I am in love with this duo, of Pigeon and Finch, as a Batman fan. I hope that you do more comics with them . . . maybe a Zen Pencil about the art of relaxing?
The first image seems not like Batman Logo, lol :v
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I do know a lot about batman but via this comic I understand a little bit
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why is pigeon man skipping leg day? 😛
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Politeness, n. The most acceptable hypocrisy.
It is one of nature’s ways that we often feel closer to distant generations than to the generation immediately preceding us.
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