Did you hear that? Did you hear that faint screaming from California of me yelling “HELVETICAAAAAAAA”? No? Okay then.
Seriously though: Oh my god. Thank god. We finally get to introduce more characters. I know to you guys this probably seems like there’s already a few characters introduced, but here’s the thing: I know how this entire story turns out. There are so many more wonderful characters that make this SO MUCH BETTER that you haven’t gotten to meet yet.
So, officially, meet Courier and Helvetica. Courier is, as she mentions, the League’s mailperson. (Get it? COURIER? It’s a pun.) Her design is fairly blocky, to reflect how I personally interpret the look of her font.
And meet Helvetica! As the Sans Serif department leader, she has adopted significantly more modern technology than noted fuddy-duddy TNR has. I know — finally a modern cellphone in this comic that bills itself as taking place in the present day!
Also, I hope this won't happen, but there's a chance next week's comic will be late! I've been feeling very sick for the past few weeks and haven't been able to maintain my buffer, so sorry about that, guys!
randomly clicked on this site today - something told me that there would still be commenters! emma is doing much better right now; you can catch up with her on twitter @ EmmaTCapps!
Hi all!!! I'm feeling a lot better and there will be NEW COMICS starting tomorrow! And then every Wednesday after that. I have enough of a backlog that this time - I won't disappear! Thank you for your patience, I love you all so much. :)
Hi there! I know it was a long time, but I was really sick in the interim and couldn't post at all (or even draw or do much of anything). But starting tomorrow I'm back to regular pages!
Hi: I hope all is well and you are mending well . It is now early Nov and I hope nothing bad has happened.
we have had no news sence July I am getting worried.
Seconded. I still visit both this site, and Chapel on a weekly basis. Stay well (as well as can be), get well, live a happy and productive life...
Thank you for your art.
Hey Emma! We are still all here for you and hoping you are doing well and getting back on your feet. Chronic illness is incredibly frustrating, but I know you can power through. <3
I also just wanted to take a moment to mention that you have been a bit of an inspiration to me over the last couple years. I first discovered you through your work in Stone Soup, and your dedication to your art has always motivated me. You worked hard to accomplish so much at a young age, and as a young artist myself that's very inspiring. Keep doing you, and I'll always be checking in to see where you are.
Thank you so much for your kind words! Especially if you've been following along since the Stone Soup days - that goes way back! I really appreciate it, and hope you'll continue to enjoy my work and will keep sticking around!
Well hello! How is everyone doing? I’ve been checking in on often and I do get a little disappointed when I see that there is no new post but Emma’s health definitely comes first! I hope you are doing well Emma <3 !!
I do put my name on the 'Nickname' box but when I write a message for the second time on a comment my name doesn't appear! It only appears when I write a new message! My name doesn't appear when I reply to any messages! It might just be my laptop..who knows?
It might have to do with the cookie settings of your browser or security settings for any security software you have running on your computer (antivirus, among other things).
Thank you so much! I'm definitely on the mend, but I'm not quite back up to doing comics yet, and I don't want to give you guys something that I haven't put 100% into working on. Quality is important to me!
I'm doing much better. I did have to get a surgery and the recovery from that was difficult, but now that I'm feeling better, I hope I can start working again soon!
Oh gosh, I'm new here and I was a regular reader on the Chapel site, I haven't checked in in forever and I read the post, I'm so sorry to hear that you've been sick! I'm glad to see you're still making comics and I wish you all the best for your recovery. Can't wait to start reading this :)
I hadn't checked in with Chapel for a while and when I did, to my surprise, a new comic was there! I'll miss the little scamp (and Rupert), however this new comic more than makes up for it. What an entirely clever idea. I'll be curious to see what plot lines develop from this concept.
I certainly hope you recover from your illness, Emma. Don't worry about updates, we'll be here when you begin drawing again.
Thank you so much! Unfortunately I'm not sure when I'll be able to resume regular updates of League of Fonts, which is heartbreaking to me as the last thing I wanted to have happen to this comic was the same spotty update schedule I was forced to use on Chapel. Hopefully, if I can get back on an even keel, the comic can, too!
Sick got the better of Emma this week.
For her, it's worse than the cough that is going around.
She should keep us posted... illness is something that sucks, but sometimes we just have to deal with it.
Here's hoping you feel better soon, Emma, and hopes that you soon manage to STAY better.
Good luck!
She has a twitter and facebook page that she updates fairly frequently. She's awaiting surgery right now, so understandably taking a quick break from comics!
Yes, it's not just a normal illness, it's a flare-up of my severe lung disease that renders me pretty much incapable to breathe or do anything else.
I'm going in for surgery in just a few hours and will update on here and social media when I'm feeling better, but there will likely be a few more weeks without LoF. Sorry, everyone!
As I mentioned in previous comics and in the social media that's linked at the top of this page, my chronic lung disease (which made me take a long break from my previous comic, the Chapel Chronicles) has flared up again and I've been very sick for a month, so I've used up my whole buffer. I have surgery in a few hours and I'll be hospitalized for at least the weekend, and after that, hopefully we can get me on the road to being well enough to draw comics again! Thanks for your patience.
Oh no! Thought I was up to date and your recovery was going well. Sorry to hear this latest news. May the surgery go easily for you, your hospital stay be brief, and your return to your normal life come quickly.
No, it's only the prologue for a few more pages. In reality it's all the same story, but I wanted to find a way to split it up to make it a bit easier to read on the website!
Since I'm too sick to draw right now, it would be difficult to even do a Chapel comic. And also, I'm putting the very little energy I have into League of Fonts! I might bring back Chapel occasionally, but she's not my main focus right now. That doesn't mean I don't respect how many people love her, don't worry!
Helvetica is a really popular font, so I'd bet you've seen it before and just didn't know! Once I started looking at typography, my mind was totally blown how pervasive some fonts were.
Yes, Palatino will come in at some point in time :). I might also do something in the future where readers can design their own personifications for their favorite fonts and (if that font is not already going to show up) I'll sneak it into the comic!
i thought i commented on this as soon as it was posted...whoops! yaaaas, finally helevtica! i love how she's evolved as well; she's super cute! i hope you're feeling better and it's nothing awful - always put your health first! <3
Aww Helvetica is sooo cute! and Courier has a "don't mess with me or you'll regret it" look. Oh and I love the fact that Helvetica used the 😑 beside TNR's caller ID 😂. So far I love all your characters and I'm very excited to meet the rest of the crew!!!
Get well soon Emma!
Well after you revealed in page 14 about TNR having his portrait in his office (i didn't notice it before reading your comment) I've been looking at all the small details in each strip and they are very interesting and funny!! And may I ask why you decided on drawing that particular background picture behind the 'Welcome Fonts' banner? Just curious to know!
It's not a background picture necessarily, it's a window - similar to the one we saw when TNR was first born, which shows the island outside. I'm so happy you've been looking at the details -- I put a lot of care into them!
Ah, unfortunately rest and lemon juice won't help! This isn't just a cold, it's an extension of the severe lung issues I've been experiencing since my illness began in September. But I'm going in for extensive blood tests and most likely a (rather major) surgery to discover the cause, so that should help! Thank you so much for your kind thoughts, it's very appreciated!
Oh my gosh! I'm so happy you think so, for some reason I was worried people wouldn't think her portrayal matched the font! I'm so happy you like her: what especially works for you?
It's mostly a "total package" kind of thing, but I think the young-vibrancy, the coffee, and the dress (I'm suspicious that the dress is somewhat based on one you've made, but that's wildly speculative on my part...) and the youthfulness. Helvetica isn't all that young of a font, in reality, but it's always had a "young" feel to me for some reason.
Yes! That's how I feel as well. And very interestingly, it's not at all based on one I'd made. I designed this outfit for Helvetica and the concept of her style as a whole far before I ever sewed my own clothes. There's a very specific reason she wears green: for a while all the street signs in the USA were written in Helvetica, and street signs are historically green, so I decided ages ago that would be her defining color.
I didn't know that street signs were all in Helvetica, but that doesn't really surprise me, in retrospect. You've really done some amazing research, and I'm impressed!
If it means anything, not only am I working in the printing industry (and a bit of a typography nerd) but I also have a college degree in history, so your level of research has my respect. Nicely done!
Oh wow, thank you so much! I love history, and if I weren't going into comics, I'd probably have seriously considered it as a college career. Thank you for the kind words!!
I sure hope your surgery and your recovery is going well. I'm sure it's not easy, but we're all pulling for you.
I dropped something on your facebook you might like (and hopefully will help with "keep the morale up" things) because it's a "periodic table of fonts"!
My first reaction was: Courier is a... COURIER... AAAAYYYY.
Helvetica is just the cutest lil' thing. I want her dress... and Courier looks like a cool retro 70s person who's outfit I could thrift from the local vintage store. I LOVE your designs!
Please be careful though, your health is more important than comics :~) love you!
Um hi I'm new here but if you think Emma's comics are more important than her health than you, my friend, are a selfish human being. If Emma doesn't look after her health, then there will be no new comics. She has to look after her health so she can get well and keep drawing and writing. I am honestly disgusted and appalled that you would even think that, let alone write and post it. Emma's health is her top priority right now and rightfully so, and if you don't agree, then I honestly don't know what to tell you. Sorry if I came off as rude, but I need to make a point. If you care more about the comic than the artist, then you shouldn't be here.
I'm so happy you like it! And thank you, it probably will be late because I've been very under the weather. But it'll be done eventually! :) I'm so happy you like it!
we have had no news sence July I am getting worried.
Hugs and good wishes
Annette
We miss you, Emma! Still rooting for you.
Thank you for your art.
I also just wanted to take a moment to mention that you have been a bit of an inspiration to me over the last couple years. I first discovered you through your work in Stone Soup, and your dedication to your art has always motivated me. You worked hard to accomplish so much at a young age, and as a young artist myself that's very inspiring. Keep doing you, and I'll always be checking in to see where you are.
-Celia
and for future reference you can put your name in the "Nickname" box to the lower left when you leave a comment to tell everyone that it's you.
-Celia
- Celia
I certainly hope you recover from your illness, Emma. Don't worry about updates, we'll be here when you begin drawing again.
For her, it's worse than the cough that is going around.
She should keep us posted... illness is something that sucks, but sometimes we just have to deal with it.
Here's hoping you feel better soon, Emma, and hopes that you soon manage to STAY better.
Good luck!
I'm going in for surgery in just a few hours and will update on here and social media when I'm feeling better, but there will likely be a few more weeks without LoF. Sorry, everyone!
Don't worry about anything - we'll all wait for you.
You brought a smile and no small joy into our lives, and so your health matters a lot to us.
Just rest, relax, concentrate on your recuperation, Dear.
Our prayers always....
my new girlfriend
P.S. Both Cynthia and Dave miss you very much and brighten upon the mention of your name.
Out of curiosity, will Palatino Linotype be part of the comic? That's my personal favorite. :)
Yes, Palatino will come in at some point in time :). I might also do something in the future where readers can design their own personifications for their favorite fonts and (if that font is not already going to show up) I'll sneak it into the comic!
Get well soon Emma!
I was wondering who would notice the emoji on Helvetica's phone, and - it was you!
-Logan
Have lots of rest, drink fresh lemon/lime juice sweetened with honey (assuming you're not sensitive or allergic to either)....
PLEASE get well soon! Health comes before work, yes?
My prayers for you....
Learnt something new about Helvetica, love it! And yes she matches!
P.P.S.
COPPERPLATE! COURIER~! You are so PUNNY, Dear <3
Oh I hope you get fully healthy at the proper time, so I can see other fonts!
#prayssolemnlyforMissEmma'sHealth
If it means anything, not only am I working in the printing industry (and a bit of a typography nerd) but I also have a college degree in history, so your level of research has my respect. Nicely done!
I hope you get well. I love your story and it's beautiful artistry.
I dropped something on your facebook you might like (and hopefully will help with "keep the morale up" things) because it's a "periodic table of fonts"!
Helvetica is just the cutest lil' thing. I want her dress... and Courier looks like a cool retro 70s person who's outfit I could thrift from the local vintage store. I LOVE your designs!
Please be careful though, your health is more important than comics :~) love you!
Can't wait for next week! And of course I totally understand if the comic comes late. Health first! :)