Art occupies a precarious position in society. The artist even more so. One the hand, art is officially sanctioned. It is generally taught, and ‘creativity’ and ‘self-expression’ are almost universally encouraged . . . But the true artist, as Octave declaims in his eulogy on the rock, knows that he “is a misfit, a stranger, a prophet none believe, and to whom none relate.”
Octave and Maurice reach the end of their odyssey, returning home after their incredible adventures.
Across America, across time: Octave and Maurice leave New York, heading for eternity.
Leaving the big city is not easy for Octave, and he’s not making it easy on anyone else either!
The plucky Octave and Maurice return to the city that never sleeps, ensuring many sleepless nights for the populace for years to come!
Octave sets off with Maurice, who is still busy answering his questions. What will he learn, and what lies in store for them as they set out on the next leg of their adventure?
Maurice has arrived to rescue Octave, but how did he get there? Octave acts as inquisitor in this installment, and Maurice’s answers range from predictable to fantastic!
At death’s door, Octave is visited by a familiar face. Is this the end for him, or just the beginning?
After a life of art and adventure, Octave has been marooned without food or water to die alone. Even for the optimistic auteur this is dismal. How will he cope as he faces his own mortality?
Staring down the barrels of two seperate guns, Octave faces his near certain death. Will he be able to make it out alive, or is this truly the end for our hero?
After weeks of pursuit and capture, the pirates are negotiating Octave’s release to his patrons. Will their demands be reasonable, or is Octave really doomed this time?
After being held captive on Debonairia for days, Octave is finally offered up as a hostage. Who have his abductors made a deal with, and what will Octave think as his island adventure draws to its apparent close?
A steady job, one’s own office, a sense of security…what seems like the perfect life to most is a nightmare for Octave!
A trip to the bar might be a commonplace activity for most, but when Maurice pays a visit anything is possible!
In the tunnels below the courthouse in Octave’s hometown, his former coworkers laugh and share a moment of levity. They’re convinced Octave is doing just fine…but we know better than that!
Octave finally makes it to the coffee cup factory, and is in awe of the industrious production of his merchandise. He’s not the only visitor to the island of Debonairia; what will happen when he’s reunited with his old foes?
After going to the museum, Maurice shares his thoughts on Octave and artists in general.
Octave never seems to find himself in danger, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t there!
The jungle is the home to beautiful flowers and wild beasts alike…but nothing as wild as Octave!
