Orifice Politics

I know a couple of you folks have published comics, so I ask:

Do you use manga/comic software at all? I'm curious since I saw a few software titles at the local Fry's and I wanted to get some feedback before I made any kind of commitment. If not, what do you recommend?

Also, what do you use when it comes to printing them?

I've come to the conclusion that my Venom fic idea has become more of a project. Right now I'm doing the grunt work (ie, outlining, researching, sketching, etc.), and I'll need to save up for a tablet of my very own.

What can I say, I have tablet envy! XD

The time invested will pay off I know, but I'm going to be investing far more than I had originally planned. It's a labor of love of Guilty Gear, really.

Speaking of Guilty Gear, EVO2k6 has announced their dates, so I gotta remember to register. And yes, I already requested my time off, so no more missing the tourney because of work. Taiki, when is a good time to drop by so we can install Slash on my PS2? I really need to practice.

PS - Heather, thanks for the postcard and the mystery gift! :D I'll open the gift when I get home from work, and that pool table was awesome! For a time I wanted to attend Ringling when I lived in Floria, but the tuition price exceeded my then-Office Depot paycheck. XD