SteAm EngIne

I wrote this one-page comic in the summer of 2023 for a comics anthology on the theme of change. As an artist, the one change I wanted to write about was, unsurprisingly, A.I.!

Written & drawn by Adam Westbrook. Originally published by W.I.P. Comics in

Panel 1 of Steam Engine. An aristocratic man from the 1700s asks 'I say dear boy, what is this contraption?'
Panel 2 of Steam Engine. A young inventor replies 'This my dear fellow, is a steam engine.'
Panel 3 of Steam Engine. The inventor continues, standing before a large steam engine 'A labour-saving machine that will revolutionise society forever!
Panel 4 of Steam Engine. The aristocrat asks 'But what does it do?'
Panel 5 of Steam Engine. The inventor cleans his glasses and replies 'Permit me a small demonstration.'
Panel 6 of Steam Engine. A close up of the inventor's hand as he pulls a lever.
Panel 7 of Steam Engine. A close up of a steam pressure dial coming to life.
Panel 8 of Steam Engine. A close up of steam blasting from a boiler chimney.
Panel 9 of Steam Engine. A close up of three paint brushes attached to wooden arms.

Psst! This comic is responsive - it will resize and adjust its layout based on the device you're reading it with!