As Empowered vol. 9's deleted scene kicks off today, brace yourselves for more exciting and at least semi-naughty Bedroom Cosplay, folks—even if Emp isn't wearing much of a costume at the moment!

The drawing of panel 1's Emp face was perfectly acceptable; panel 2's, okay, if wackily exaggerated; but panel 3's Empface was a g-d disaster, as I tried something a li'l different—and, alas, completely unsuccessful. Whoops!

Say, what's going on in panels 2 and 3 with that collar and chain? Seems very, very "sus" indeed, folks!

Today’s Patreon update: In an attempt to scratch out more worktime to complete the long-gestating Empowered vol. 12, I've switched over to a Monday/ Wednesday/ Friday Patreon posting schedule that won't feature the fixed content format I previously used. However, my vast archive of years of Patreon posts—extensive Empowered previews, vintage con sketches, work stages on covers, "damsel in distress" commissions, life drawings & much, much more—remains available for Patrons' perusal.

-Adam Warren