BoL Ep3 pt6
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 ...
2026-01-08 18:00:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Shit Escalates posts
BoL Ep3 pt 5
We'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,...
Let us now praise Janus
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 an...
2026-01-01 18:00:14 +0000 UTC View PostBoL Ep3 pt5
Get 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 concep...
2025-12-30 18:00:14 +0000 UTC View PostHappy Howlerdays to you~
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 ...
2025-12-25 06:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostBoL Ep3 pt4
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/Christma...
2025-12-23 18:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostBoL Ep3 pt3
Hello, 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 aga...
2025-12-18 18:00:19 +0000 UTC View PostBoL Ep2 PB Q&A
Hey 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 b...
2025-12-16 18:07:03 +0000 UTC View PostBoL Ep3 pt 2
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/
... 2025-12-11 18:38:52 +0000 UTC View PostBook of Lorn, Episode 3, Pt 1
Lo, 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 f...
PGC AWOL
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 t...
2025-12-05 20:43:46 +0000 UTC View PostDragonsteel Nexus Livestream 12.30-1.15CST!
Hello, 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 qua...
The Sausage is Made 2: Ideation/Revision; To the Letter
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 Gi...
2025-12-02 18:00:29 +0000 UTC View PostSPECIAL STREAM COMING THURSDAY
What 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).<...
Happy US Thanksgiving to you
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...
2025-11-27 18:00:12 +0000 UTC View PostBoL Ep2 pt 8
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...
2025-11-25 18:00:14 +0000 UTC View PostBook of Lorn Ep2 pt7
In which Lorn does the Aqua Boogie.
As always, love Giannis' drawings in these underwater scenes. Big e/mot...
BoL Ep2 Pt6
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 ...
2025-11-18 18:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostBook of Lorn Ep2 p5
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 ther...
2025-11-13 18:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostBook of Lorn Ep2 pt4
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 t...
2025-11-11 18:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostNOVEMBER DROP PW
Lo, 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 2025-11-07 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Book of Lorn Ep2 pt3
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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BoL ep2 pt2
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...
2025-11-04 18:00:13 +0000 UTC View PostBook of Lorn Ep2 Prose pt1
NOTE 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...
2025-10-30 17:00:13 +0000 UTC View PostBook of Lorn Q &/or A with Howler One
Because 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...
2025-10-28 17:00:12 +0000 UTC View PostADVANCE PATRON ACCESS to thee Devils
Hello, 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 sho...
2025-10-24 16:30:04 +0000 UTC View PostBook of Lorn: The Sausage is Made # 1
Hello, 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 prevaric...
2025-10-23 17:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostDEVILS Drop FRIDAY 10.24.25. Early Access for all Patrons!
Hello, 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, g...
BoL Ep1 pt10
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. ...
2025-10-21 17:05:46 +0000 UTC View PostBook of Lorn Ep1 pt 9 awaits you
::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 Thu...
2025-10-16 17:00:11 +0000 UTC View Post