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Lepus Logo About Lepus Studios

Lepus Studios is an independent art and comic studio solely operated by Marjorie Rishel. Its purpose to share and promote her original comics and other art.

The name "Lepus" comes from the rabbit constellation.

Slasher About Urban Underbrush

Urban Underbrush is a newspaper-style comic strip that updates each Thursday. The story is a comedy for readers of all ages.

Urban Underbrush chronicals the adventures of several humans and animals who share a small boarding house in the city. Many years ago, a rooftop garden was planted on top of the boarding house. Today, the garden is a little overgrown. A large tree grows from the roof of the building, with roots that often appear in the rooms below. Luckily, the twelve residents have found reasons to enjoy, or at least tolerate, their earthy home.

Flight About Draconis Wicked

Draconis Wicked is a full-length graphic novel series. The story updates in mutli-page installments instead of one page at a time (similar to a publisher's scehdule). New pages are posted on the first Monday of each month.

The story of Draconis Wicked is a video game-inspired fantasy tale. In the distant land of Fabelore, Draconis is a henchman, working for the villainous Malcorona. While completing a mission for his master, Draconis stumbles upon the path to an ancient magic which could give him the power to rule the world. Instead of giving this information to his master, Draconis decides to quest for the magic himself. To succeed, he will need to gather a team, find weapons, and improve his skills, all while avoiding Malcorona's attention.

me About Marjorie Rishel

Marjorie Rishel is a cartoonist and artist with a passion for alternative comics. Like most cartoonists, she has been creating cartoon characters and comics since she could hold a crayon. She graduated from Duquesne Unversity, where she was the cartoonist for the school newspaper. After graduation, Marjorie has done freelance art. She may still be available if the price is right. With the launch of the Lepus Studios website, she plans to spend more time on her own projects.

Marjorie is also a certified teacher who teaches art classes in several local schools and workshops. Be nice to your teachers, folks. They work hard.

Marjorie enjoys Graphic novels, Nintendo games, Miyazaki movies, and web comics.

Noko Noko Bonus: About Noko-Noko

Noko-Noko is a box turtle and the Lepus Studios Mascot. I know, you are probably thinking that the mascot should be a rabbit. But I don't have a rabbit, I have a turtle and so get used to it.

His full name is Noko-Noko Brunelleschi Turtle. He is very smart. He can push doors open, climb fences, and carry small objects in his mouth.

About Ninth Runs Wild

Ninth Runs Wild is a "cousin" to Lepus Studios. It is another art and webcomic site, which was founded by Kristine Synowka, Marjorie's cousin. Lepus Studios and Ninth Runs Wild will often team up for art, comics, web events, and other exciting endeavors.