Sound-proofed, but still aloud
Some say I make thunder, others cloud me mute
Still Alone, but in a shroud
Some will walk me by, others crowd me mad
“So when will your world arrive?” Quote one mind.
Deadborn, but still alive

Poetry Time 109: Alienation
Andreas_Helixfinger at 12:00AM, Feb. 16, 2025Creator Interview: Genejoke
Tantz_Aerine at 12:00AM, Feb. 15, 2025
We are finally back with interviews, and who better to kick it off than with Genejoke, one of the most prolific, helpful, and active creators in the Duck!
Genejoke is invaluable in many group projects, including our top event, the Drunk Duck Awards, and its side event the Red Carpet ...
Art For Art's Sake
Gunwallace at 12:00AM, Feb. 13, 2025
I was tempted to write about something easy and non-controversial this week, but then decided I would just keep being me. At least this post has something to do with comics, and current news. I'm genuinely interested in what people have to say on this topic, as it it ...
Quackcast 726 - Ego!?
Ozoneocean at 12:00AM, Feb. 11, 2025 LISTEN on our player!
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Do you have a big ego? Do you know someone who has? This Quackcast is about utilising egos for comic characters for comedic purposes, to humanise character, or to make villains more unlikeable and or funny. Big ...
Dude in Distress Catapults to 300th Comic Strip Milestone!!
kawaiidaigakusei at 12:00AM, Feb. 10, 2025
Photo: “Dude in Distress Strip 300”. Dude in Distress created by EssayBee. (February 2025)
EssayBee writes:
“Hi,
Just wanted to announce that last Wednesday (February 5th), Dude in Distress published its 300th story strip.”
Dude in Distress Comic Link
https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/Dude_in_Distress/
From the “Dude in Distress Strip ...
What Will Happen Without the Barbarians?
Tantz_Aerine at 12:00AM, Feb. 8, 2025
There is a poem by one of the most interationally famous Greek poets, Konstantinos Kavafis, called Waiting for the Barbarians. I invite you to give it a read (I've linked its translation) but here's the gist in a nutshell: It's about the Romans waiting for the Barbarians ...
A Fair Playing Field
Gunwallace at 12:00AM, Feb. 6, 2025
Picture credit: Interaction Institute for Social Change | Artist: Angus Maguire
Today (Thursday 6th February) is Waitangi Day in New Zealand, although due to the nature of time zones you will probably be reading this after the day if over for us.
Waitangi is a place in NZ, the name meaning ...
Quackcast 725 - Your fave comics as a kid
Ozoneocean at 12:00AM, Feb. 4, 2025 LISTEN on our player!
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We're chatting about the comics you liked as a little kiddo this week! The topic was inspired by a thread in the DD forums. This is always a fun topic and I always have to mention ...