{"id":9274,"date":"2026-04-02T20:30:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T03:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/landylachs.com\/sketchblog\/?p=9274"},"modified":"2026-05-06T13:26:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T20:26:55","slug":"the-harbingers-path-print-update-first","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/landylachs.com\/sketchblog\/2026\/04\/the-harbingers-path-print-update-first\/","title":{"rendered":"The Harbinger’s Path: Print Update #2 – First look at print samples! | April 2, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Banner<\/a><\/p>\n

Hello! I’m here with an update about The Harbinger’s Path<\/strong> print books. Progress is going steady, and I’ll have another update later this month (I’m about to order proofs!).<\/p>\n

I wanted to send a quick update now, because we have our first look for <\/span>The Harbinger\u2019s Path<\/em><\/span> print quality! This email will first show<\/span> print samples<\/strong><\/span> for the comic’s artwork. Then, info about <\/span>paper types. <\/strong><\/span>Finally, at the end of this email, there\u2019s a WIP preview of a potential <\/span>Trahearne & Malyck bonus artwork, <\/strong><\/span>along with my <\/span>booth # & day<\/strong><\/span> I’ll be at <\/span>Manga Ichiba<\/em><\/span> if you’re attending <\/span>Fanime<\/em><\/span> this year! <\/span><\/p>\n

(Note: The bonus artwork at the end of this post is suggestive.<\/em><\/strong> It’s not explicit and I wouldn’t call it NSFW, but as this is subjective depending on the environment you’re in, you might want to look at it privately first to decide for yourself.) <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Photograph<\/a>
First look at sample print quality! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Before Manga Ichiba at Fanime<\/strong> this May, I learned I would also be attending an earlier convention this Saturday. Slightly early to show Harbinger (which I don’t want to rush), but because this Saturday’s convention is entirely focused on indie comics, I sorely wished I could show something<\/em> of Harbinger. Even if it was small. Enter my printer for Harbinger! Right as I was deliberating my dilemma, I saw they were doing a general sale. This sale included a very generous rate for an order of postcards. I thought this was perfect, because it meant I could have two print samples from The Harbinger’s Path<\/em> comic to show – since these postcards are double-sided – and the rate for the postcards was such, that I am comfortable giving them away for free.<\/p>\n

\"Photograph<\/a>
Print sample of an interior comic page! (Chapter 3, page 9)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In addition to having these postcards to give away, because this is by the same printer I’m using to print Harbinger, this also meant I was almost getting a proof for the potential print quality the books will be in. And, I am happy to say, I am beyond thrilled with how these two samples printed! <\/p>\n

\"Photo<\/a>
Postcard from a different angle\/lighting conditions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The cover’s colors have rich color depth, while the back shocked me with how vibrant the blues printed. I remember a common problem with printing is sometimes blues from RGB digital lose their vibrancy once converted to print CMYK – and while there will likely always be some slight variation when going from digital to print, I am more than pleased with how the blues here printed. <\/p>\n

Just look at how vibrant Malyck looks here! <\/p>\n

It’s incredible seeing this in print! I never thought I’d be printing Harbinger, and I am so, so excited for how the entire book will look with this print quality! I can’t wait to see how every page looks! <\/p>\n

Paper Swatchbook + Paper Types<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In addition with this postcard order, I also received a paper swatchbook from my printer. I wanted to have these on hand before ordering a proof of the book, because I suspect I’m probably particular about paper choice, haha. I went through the swatchbook and made notes for which papers I thought fit Harbinger’s print version best, and I’ll be ordering a proof with those papers to see how the art prints on them. <\/p>\n

\"One<\/a>
One of the postcards atop my printer’s swatchbook of paper types.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

My printer allows 3 rounds of proof revisions (they include more if you need them, I’m sure, 3 are just free with the book order) – so I can make adjustments if I see the first proof, and then decide I want to change anything about these choices. <\/p>\n

I personally love how matte papers look. For a while, I was considering uncoated, but after seeing how the postcards printed, I’m going to go with a matte coating. <\/p>\n

\"One<\/a>
One more view of the postcards with the paper samples in the background. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\n

Circle Cut + Potential Bonus Art Preview <\/strong><\/h3>\n

We also received our “circle cut” templates and booth assignments for Manga Ichiba at Fanime.<\/strong> My understanding is the convention organizers will use these “circle cuts” as shorthand for showing the participating artists. I was amusing myself by trying different crops in the circle cut, using this Trahearne & Malyck drawing I was sketching for myself last month.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is my real booth assignment<\/strong><\/span> for <\/span>Manga Ichiba,<\/em><\/span> but <\/span>I\u2019m not going to use this artwork for the circle cut because it\u2019d be misleading,<\/strong><\/span> haha. But the prospect of imagining doing so made me chuckle. :p<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Circle<\/a>
“Circle Cut” showing a Trahearne & Malyck sketch with my Manga Ichiba booth number.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Booth Assignment + Day I’ll be at Manga Ichiba <\/h4>\n

I’ll mention this info again closer to the con, but figured since we just learned this info, you should be the first to know! <\/p>\n

Below is the con info if you’d like to pick up The Harbinger’s Path in-person at Fanime this year: <\/p>\n

Booth Number:<\/strong> B16
\nTabling Date:<\/strong> Saturday May 23, 2026
\nTime:<\/strong> Day slot, 10 am – 4 pm (“General Audiences”) <\/p>\n

\"Close-up<\/a>
Close-up<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\n

Though, I was thinking this could become another potential bonus illustration or sketch for the “extras” section in the print book (the full version is between half-body or thigh-up, depending on how much I want to draw). We\u2019ll see how much time I have! I\u2019ve been having a little too much fun drawing the bonus illustrations. :D <\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks for reading! <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Okay, that’s it for now. I hope you enjoyed this update about the book’s progress! <\/p>\n

I wish you well<\/strong> until the next update later this month – when I should have info about book proofs! <\/strong><\/p>\n

\n

The Harbinger’s Path – Limited Print Edition
\nGeneral Info and Links<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n
\n
\n
<\/div>
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Book Dimensions and Page Count<\/span><\/h4>\n