Manic Action for the Red Faction!
Our able-bodied artist Giannis, as I have observed elsewhere, is really top of the pops when it comes to staging action. If you've not read any of his other work, I can highly recommend his ...
2026-01-08 18:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostWe're so back, besties.
These are pages 8 and 9 of the comics section, and our first (but not last) Obsidian to appear in this story. I feel pretty good about the way dude's dialogue looks.
A impulse that I, PGC, am struggling against is the desire to toss gradi...
Hello, legions.
Today is the first day of 2026 CE. That means that Janus, the two-faced Roman god of transitions, has thrown open the door to a new year, one of unlimited promise and possibility.
We thank you all for your generosity and continued support of this admittedly somewhat si...
2026-01-01 18:00:14 +0000 UTC View PostGet in loser, we're going shopping.
Helpful or possibly annoying reminder here, no pages for you on Thursday, but I've prepared another post about feelings & gratitude. Those uncomfortable with these and similar concepts are advised to stay off the P-tron that day, an...
2025-12-30 18:00:14 +0000 UTC View Post
It is that time of year again, my dearest death-dealing deviants.
The time of year in which cheeks are rosy, holly is jolly, bells are jingled, and all good little Howlers are rewarded for their faithful service to the Reaper of Mars with a visit from none other than that jolly old goblin, ...
2025-12-25 06:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
This is pages 4-5 of the comic section, with Giannis ABSOLUTELY FUCKING SMASHING the interior of the interior of the au Pellius estate. Love this environment.
Anyway. Thursday is Jül/Yule/Crimmis/Chrystler/Christmas, so, as stated in the chat, no pages. You wi...
2025-12-23 18:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostHello, darlings.
Here are the first pages of Episode 3. This comics section is my favorite of the Episodes you've seen thus far. Prepare yourselves for mayhem.
Orders for Ep2 ashcans are now closed. These will not be made available again A N Y W H E R E for t...
2025-12-18 18:00:19 +0000 UTC View PostHey you *u*
Happy to see you back here once again for your twice weekly Book of Lorn booster shot.
Today we have our (slightly belated Q&A) with America's Sweetheart Howler One for you, who has now recovered from the chaos of being loved, photographed and generally adored by t...
2025-12-16 18:07:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Ope, sorry fam! Here's that link, pt 2 of Prose EP3 is live! Still getting used to being back in the saddle.
https://shit-escalates.com/episode-3-prose/
More Tuesday!
HLHY
pgc
2025-12-11 18:38:52 +0000 UTC View PostLo, Howlers!
(Joel here since the intrepid Carl is on the high seas.)
Apologies for the slight shift of gears: we had planned to post the Q&A from PB today. However, due to travels, Dragonsteel Nexus, and much chaos on Pierce's front, that video for you is yet to be filmed! Pier...
Hello everyone.
Patreon Guy Carl here. I'm away from the Patreon for a couple days--I'm literally at sea--so I shan't reliably be able to respond to any communication until Wednesday next (12.10.2025). Please be patient and I will get back to you as soon as I can upon my return!
Thank...
2025-12-05 20:43:46 +0000 UTC View PostHello, dear Howlers,
Tis I, Patreon Guy Carl, writing from my garage in Tvlse. Joel, Pierce, Emily, and Molly are all living it up in SLC at Dragonsteel Nexus, where Pierce will be announcing another project that is sure to wreck your first quarter budgets. This will be streamed, apparently,*...
Hello again, dear Howlers. I told you I'd be back.
We have a breakneck schedule of posts for you this week, second of which is this one about the reservoir wall, Baby Lorn's trash stache, and a little bit about lettering theory.
So Giannis' first pass at the first page and castle occ...
2025-12-02 18:00:29 +0000 UTC View PostWhat up Howlers!
I'm dropping in ahead of schedule to let you know that THURSDAY 4 DEC, Pierce and Joel will be streaming Pierce's talk at Dragonsteel Nexus on the Shit Escalates Instagram. This will be at 12.30-1.15p CST (Toronto/Tvlse/CDMX).
Important announcements about some COOL ...
Lo Howlers, both domestic and imported (?),
Patreon Guy Carl here on behalf of the PB and the whole-ass Lit Escalates crew wishing you and yours a very happy US Thanksgiving if you observe, a happy Thursday if you don't.
We here at Lit Escalates are so, so grateful for your generous s...
2025-11-27 18:00:12 +0000 UTC View Post
in which ::HRUUUUUURRRRGHHHH::, and the episode concludes on a cliffhanger.
I will encourage those of you who observe American Thanksgiving to spend your time Thursday with your families, drinking too much red wine and getting in a punch-up with Uncle Pete over wh...
2025-11-25 18:00:14 +0000 UTC View PostIn which Lorn does the Aqua Boogie.
As always, love Giannis' drawings in these underwater scenes. Big e/motion.
More next week, howlerinhxs.
In which your Patreon Guy learned that TESTVDO means tortoise, and was used by Mohammed in the Siege of Ta'if in 630ce as well as by the Roman Legions and in medieval warfare. ::the more you know::
... 2025-11-18 18:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
In which the levy is broken.
Episode 2 is a short one, alas, so we don't have too much more Institute Adventuring before we move on to the next bit. I know, I know, you want to see more of these children killing each other, but there is nuff plenty nasty coming your way soon enough...
2025-11-13 18:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
In which everybody shouts in LINGVA LATINA.
I do hope you all had a nice weekend. I've been face down in the keyboard working on letters for Episode 3, which is where things start getting really good.
Anyway. Lots to do, lots coming up for ya, lots of love from the...
2025-11-11 18:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostLo, darlings!
It's 11.30a CST (Chicago/CDMX/Tvlse), which means that the gates are open and you all should bolt to the Lit Escalates store to take advantage of your early access to today's drop.
In order to keep things relatively equitable with the non-patron public, we will ...
2025-11-07 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
In which our hero finds himself at the Institute.
I really love the subtle change that Giannis did to Lorn's design for this one.
More Tuesday, lovies.
Till then,
Hail Libertas,
Hail Yourselves,
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In which an ass-whupping is considered a lesson, and maybe it is?
Last day for US-based VIPs to order their Episode 1* ashcans is tomorrow, 5 November 2025. The order form will be taken down after that.
Episode 2* comics section begins posting Thursday. I have notes about certain char...
2025-11-04 18:00:13 +0000 UTC View PostNOTE 12.45p 10-30-25: due to IT fuckery, there is an issue with the gallery on the site. We are working to resolve the problem. This post will be updated as soon as it is fixed. Thanks for your patience.
UPDATE 1.02p 10-30-25: This should be working fine now. Thank ...
2025-10-30 17:00:13 +0000 UTC View PostBecause you BEGGED for it,* Pierce recorded this delightful 20min segment to answer your most burning questions about the Book of Lorn Episode I!
Scope that Judge Dredd tee, PB got taste.
I hope you like this little chinwaggle with the steely-eyed Sovereign of Sorrow. We'll be back Th...
2025-10-28 17:00:12 +0000 UTC View PostHello, beloved faithful.
The pews await you in the Chapel of Holy Expediency. As part of your patronage here with Lit Escalates, you get early access to the many material blessings we have created for you. These blessings are limited, so should they appeal to you, make your tithes!
Yo...
2025-10-24 16:30:04 +0000 UTC View PostHello, noble and beloved patrons.
'Tis I once again, your humble and gracious Patreon guy, Carl, bringing you a report from the frontlines of the creation of the Book of Lorn.
Something you may not know about your pugnacious prevaricating psychopomp in Patreon land is that he holds ...
2025-10-23 17:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostHello, faithful.
Great news for those who fell for Vigga the Norse Werewolf in Joe Abercrombie's new offering The Devils, namely that we are offering some truly sick new products associated with this release. And you, you lucky dogs, get first crack at it on Friday!
VIP members, yo...
Happy Tuesday, Howlers.
Here are the last two pages of Episode 1. Thanks for reading this far! Things get worse for Lil Baby Lorn after this, believe it or not.
The next Episode starts posting on 30 October. This coming Thursday, 23 October, you'll get a lit...
2025-10-21 17:05:46 +0000 UTC View Post::Michael Barbaro voice::
It's
Thursday.
Which means that you get two more pages of the Book of Lorn! There are two more pages in this episode, which will be posted on Tuesday 21 October, 2025, followed by an extra special post on Thursday 23 October, and THEN another extra special p...
2025-10-16 17:00:11 +0000 UTC View Post