Z&F Volume 1:
Z&F Volume 2:
Z&F Volume 3:
BRAND NEW Z&F Volume 4:
Home is where your heart is, and humanity has captured the hearts of 2 lovable aliens…
They stayed! They STAYED! I of course knew they would, and I am so excited to finally share the ending with you readers. As you can see with their collars being removed, they are essentially quitting their research jobs and staying here on Earth as dogs-in-disguise. They may never fully understand us humans, but friends like the Weird Kid have made their experience here so endearing, the comforts of home no longer have that draw. Zorphbert and Fred are officially earthlings too!
It’s over, it is complete. I am equally proud and somber.
9 years ago I wanted to rebound from my previous “college grads” type comic “Leftovers” with something off the wall and unique.. to which anyone could relate. And we all feel like aliens on our own planet from time to time. It took way longer than it should have (maybe 6 months?), as I was being a strict perfectionist about it, but around mid-way through 2006 (I don’t have the exact date), I started drawing Z&F. 50+ comics in, I started posting them to drunkduck.com; February 13, 2007 being the exact day of the first posting. Everything seemed to move fast after that.. growing a readership on the ‘duck, ditching syndication efforts for the DIY webcomic format, starting to go to & exhibit at comic cons, getting my own site up and running, forming the Webcomic Alliance, having books compiled and printed… all the way to running my first ever Kickstarter as part of this grand finale. I have grown so much, reading old comics is like looking through old photo albums. It’s been one helluva ride. And I owe the best parts of it to YOU ALL. YOU are what makes the “webcomic” medium/format so great… the instant feedback, the support, the ability to create something others can read and enjoy! I have met many of you at shows, connected on such a personal level… it cannot be replicated in any other aspect of my life. If you enjoy my comics, or are a cartoonist as well… we have that instant connection. You all are like family to me, a comic convention like home. And although I am retiring a long time work here, I WILL not desert my family or my home… I won’t be going anywhere. Follow me on twitter, facebook, Google+, Tumblr, or Instagram… and look for more from me in 2016!
Thank you, Z&F readers… for embracing the WEIRD, and helping me grow as a person and an artist! I salute you.
#ZnFplushies Kickstarter Update: FINAL DAY! ONE LAST CHANCE!
It’s your last chance to pay tribute to 9 years of comics… and also snag these adorable plushies, or Z&F book 4, or a rare signed pen & ink Z&F comic, or an exclusive ebook or wallpaper! From $5 to $200, you can be apart of this! Gina and I have had such a great time working together on this and we’d love for you to own a piece of the important part of the Z&F Grand Finale.
Read the finale story from the beginning by going HERE.
Very cool, Dawn. You should be proud of your work here at ZnF. Now go hug your plush toys and start drawing your next project… whatever that is. 🙂
thanks Byron. What would I have done without one of my biggest and longest supporters over the years? I’m grateful for the friendships my comic has brought me more than anything.
Congrats Dawn. I love how the story ended…but now the world will never know what Z&F really look like underneath their costumes!
I guess we’ll just have to use our imaginations!
Plus, I think my readers did a great job theorizing in the “True Identities” fanart contest a couple years ago!
https://zfcomics.com/?s=true+identities
I do believe some congratulations are in order, so here they are. Congrats Dawn, you put together an amazing 9 year adventure that you should be incredibly proud of. I’ve been following you for about 5 years or so and I’ve seen you grow into a great story teller and a charming artist. Also I must commend you for being one of the few webcomic creators that have brought their stories to a wonderful and fulfilling end; instead of letting them just drop off and hang in the ether (a crime that I’m more than guilty of.)
Now go relax, pat yourself on the back, pour a big ol’ glass of the good stuff and reflect on this amazing accomplishment. Do it now though, because I expect great things from you in the not to distant future (so no slacking 😛 )
Yes sir! hahaha, thank Ryan.. so glad I got to meet you in person this year, FINALLY! You know me, I’m a workhorse and a completionist– I don’t know HOW to slack, or just ditch a project mid-stream. Z&F deserved a good send-off and I’m proud of how this turned out. Look for new stuff in 2016… until then I still havea lotta loose ends to tie up– getting book 4 ready, and fulfilling kickstarter backers rewards! It’s gonna be a busy summer.
WOW! Great finish. Glad to have you as a friend and really appreciate the cool art I have received from your drawing boards. Onward and Upward! Good Luck on all your future endeavors. Keep in touch and let me know what you are up to and how you are doing.
thank you, Mike! It’s been a pleasure to know you! Keep art-ing!
And so we come to the end with Z&F staying on Earth but Netkitta returns to her own planet.
At least I thought it would end with Z&F returning to earth and taking off their dog costumes to see their alien identites.
Thanks for 9 years, Dawn!
Thanks for being a devout reader, Darryl! Yep, when I said I won;t be revealing their identities under their costumes, I meant it! It would never, ever live up your imaginations.
Aww… 🙂
Congratulations on this epic achievement, Dawn!
Thank YOU man! and so cool that you got the Kickstarter over the goal line!
I couldn’t have asked for a happier ending. 🙂 Thank you for all the hard work, Dawn!
aww, glad to hear Kim! Thanks for your support and fanart over the years!
Congratulations on 9 years and a great ending! 🙂
Thanks so much!!
Perfect. Thank you. I’ve been reading for only about 2+-ish years. No idea how I got linked to it, but I’ve enjoyed it a great deal. Will the first 3 volumes still be available for purchase?
I wonder if Nettika will transport her old cat suit to the dog house for Fred? 🙂
Glad you were somehow linked to Z&F, LOL!
Yup, the books will always be available right here to purchase. Site will stay up.
That would be nice of Nettika, but then again, when is she ever nice? ;0)
Congratulations, Dawn! Awesome ending. I can’t wait to see what you’re gonna do next!
Thanks James! I’m inspired & excited for the future projects!
Bravo, and thank you for all the great strips.
I love the ending, it’s very sweet… sets the stage for drawing new strips in oh say, about a year or so when you start missing it!
ahahah, well now… one thing at a time. I honestly have no plans for more Z&F, but who knows what’ll happen. Thanks Tim!
Dawn, congratulations on such a successful series!
I’m looking forward to what you have in store for next year. 😀
Thank you Bill! I think Z&F fans may enjoy the next concept I have in mind.
Congratulations! This is something you should forever be proud of!
why thank you! I am! Once I’m not so busy with fulfilling KS backers, maybe I’ll take some time to revel in it!
Tis bittersweet for me. The sadness of seeing the last of this webcomic, mixed with the joy of such a wonderful ending. Such weird Genius, Ms Dawn. Such weird Genius…
I like that… add it to my resume: Dawn Griffin: Weird Genius.
Thanks for all your support and comments, RG!
Congratulations on 9 years and a wonderful ending of Z & F, Dawn! Can’t wait to see what you have planned next!
:0D many thanks, David!
A happy ending and answering the ‘wouldn’t the humans notice their dogs were gone’ question
hahahaha, yeah, that crossed my mind too, Eric. If they left, the owners would just figure they ran away/are lost… which is pretty sad, as a dog owner myself.
“Take this job and shove it! We ain’t workin’ here no more. The mission is done and there’s no reason left for work for. You better not try to stand in our way as we’re walking out that doggie door. Take this job and shove it. We ain’t workin’ here no more.”
Johnny Paycheck jokes aside I read this comic off and on for years and I want to thank you for the great work you put into it during the past decade. Here’s wishing you the best in your next ventures. This was always a fun strip and I’m glad it got a happy ending that fit its tone. It’s great to see this strip end on its own terms given how many webcomics and syndicated strips don’t.
hahahahaha love the lyrics, that’s great.
Thank you SO much, Baron, for your kind words… when you’re doing something for the LOVE of it, sometimes LIFE/MONEY has to take precedence. I have been lucky in that life has been kind to me, and I can even earn some money on Z&F to further validate my time/efforts. Glad it made such an impact!
Dawn, you are my hero and I adore your work. Your persistence and hard work is an inspiration for all of us who followed your lead. Z&F is and always will be one of my favorite comic strips and this final strip is so heart-felt it choked me up. I’m thrilled to see what you will bring us in the future. Best of luck to you and keep inspiring us all!
aww, mark! Geez. what do I even say here? You’re the bestest. Zombie Boy is quite awesome, and I hope YOU keep it up and give it an ending it deserves when the time comes. Thanks so much for your support over the years, friend.
I do agree, kitty had-to-go! [smirk] I’m sorry to see the comic end… for now! [wink]. Z&F has that classic comic quality that is hard to capture. Well done and well wrapped! [tips hat]
I just found Z&F a few days ago, and I’ve just binge read through your archives. It’s amazing to see how much your work and style has evolved in the decade that you spent producing this masterpiece. As sad as I am to reach the end of the series, it’s kind of like Futurama to me. You’ve created something special, and left off on a perfect ending. As much as I would love to see more antics, I can smile and be happy with how their tale went. I can’t wait to see what your future/current projects are!
Hi Rob! Thanks so much for your kind comment, I’m happy to see Z&F has a timeless aspect to it, as well as being quite all-ages. I still sell books like crazy at conventions. I am currently writing my next graphic novel which has similar tones… societal commentary but with a supernatural thriller type twist!
many thanks for reading :0)