December 15th, 2007
Alison Berry's adorable official illustration for Episode 15 has been added, showing us some suspiciously Alison-influenced art by Hana. You can enjoy the full version of this art, along with the twenty-two other illustrations Alison did for the first volume of the saga, in the Art Gallery.

December 10th, 2007
Over the past fourteen episodes, Hana has gone up against river monsters, talking cats, fanatical lobsters, floating curry dishes, a pink-skinned girl whose singing turns people into animals, dandruff slugs, a cat with an orange afro, a giant chicken, a cape that makes the wearer angry, a bizarre little rich boy, an ancient robot, a telepathic red bear and a cat spy dressed up in a bird costume. And yet none of that could ever prepare her for what happens in Raisin of Existence, the 15th and final episode of the first volume of the Untitled Saga of Hana.

For this final episode of the first volume we are proud to present two paintings by John Wilkins. These epic paintings bring the first volume of the saga to a strikingly dramatic close. Marisa Williams edited the episode.

I would like to thank Alison Berry for being patient with this stubbornly silly saga, as well as all of the featured artists, including Afu Chan, Timothy Weaver (Timo), Bettina M. George, Secil Cokan, Soraya Aulia, Alice Zheng, Stephanie Holmes, Francesca C., Sarah Ferrick, Joan Casaramona, Toia Bates (Victoria Assanelli), Ramon Sierra (Cocor), Mel Stringer, Angie Hoffmeister, Basia Konczarek, Gabrielle Durán and John Wilkins. I would also like to thank Marisa Williams for editing every single episode, as well as Sean Popowczak and Bobby Myers for their assistance and support. My biggest thanks go to all of the fans who take as much delight in reading about dandruff as I do in writing it.

Joel Hentges will be designing the book that contains the full text of all fifteen episodes. The book will feature cover art by Afu Chan and should see completion sometime in January.

November 26th, 2007
Hana comes across a character with information integral to the plot of her life's story, but it may offer more questions than answers. Why is it that the only ones who can explain anything to her are those who need to be explained themselves? Delve further into the grand mystery with Agnacious and the Catons, the 14th and penultimate episode of the first volume of the Untitled Saga of Hana.

Gabrielle Durán's featured art illustrates the episode in her unmistakable style, feverish, frightening and ethereal in the way found only in dreams. Alison Berry's official illustrations offer more of her art's certifiable adorableness, and Marisa Williams edited the episode.

November 12th, 2007
What's the most bizarre possible thing that could happen to Hana? She definitely doesn't want to know but she's about to find out anyway, all thanks to Chewing the Fat, the thirteenth episode of the Untitled Saga of Hana.

Alison Berry's perfectly hilarious official illustration is some of her best work yet for the saga, combining fun and absurdity to create a nearly incomprehensible and absolutely ludicrous whole. Marisa Williams edited the episode. I would also like to thank Bobby Myers for pointing out an error in episode eleven.

November 5th, 2007
Hana and her sister are taken on a camping trip by their parents and, while they expected to see a few wild animals scurrying throughout the forest, they definitely did not expect what actually awaits them. The world around Hana grows even stranger in Dan Druff, the twelfth and most mysterious episode yet in the Untitled Saga of Hana.

Rich in detail and atmosphere, Basia Konczarek's featured artwork brings out the magical nature of the episode in its illustration of a confrontation Hana won't soon forget. Alison Berry's official illustration gives us an idea of the sheer scale of the episode's two new oddities and breathes life into them using her trademark style. The description of the title character was inspired by an art piece by Afu Chan. Marisa Williams edited the episode.

October 31st, 2007
Happy Halloween! As a special treat to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year, we present you with the Battler, the direct, action-packed sequel to Respect the Dead. If the Untitled Saga of Hana is a cartoon series in prose form then the Battler is a comic book, filled to the brim with zombies, fight scenes and various onomatopoeia. This story is the brainchild of Ramon Sierra a.k.a. Cocor, who also created the striking and memorable comic covers for all of the parts and supplied the bonus sketches found at the end of each of the chapters - a great deal of treats for a story filled with tricks, making this one of the biggest (and coolest) projects the site has ever seen. We hope you enjoy the mayhem. Marisa Williams edited the story.

October 22nd, 2007
If there's one thing Hana's good at – outside of being the world's strongest magnet for bizarre occurrences – it's hanging out, which is precisely what she aims to do in Pop & Tea, the eleventh episode of the Untitled Saga of Hana. Fan favourites return for a reunion of sorts – and some meet each other for the very first time – in an episode that can be seen as a fitting end to the first part of the saga.

Joining us as the featured artist for this episode is Angie Hoffmeister, who brings her delicious creativity and shining eye for strangeness. Her art is playful and warm and 90% edible; nothing could be more perfect for a story that focuses so much on consumables. Alison Berry's official illustrations show off the relaxed atmosphere of the story. Her two pieces are delightful in every possible way. Marisa Williams edited the episode and Sean Popowczak has provided proofreading for the saga up to Episode 9.

October 15th, 2007
Mel Stringer's featured artwork is an entirely clever summation of the disgusting events that follow in the The Anger Cape, coming together as an unforgettable piece in her signature style. It's incredible how she manages to insert so many elements into art that is still so open and free, and this is as fine an example as any of her delicate and dedicated craftsmanship.

October 15th, 2007
Everything has its repurcussions and, for the previous night's battle in the rain with the giant chicken, it's Hana waking up more sick than she's ever been in her life. Poor Hana just wants to sleep it all away, but when she finds out her father is going to develop the film in his camera – which includes the photograph of her dandruff umbrella – she has to swallow down her sickness and do everything in her power to stop him from seeing what's there. Find out how the ghost of the giant chicken gets its revenge in The Anger Cape, the tenth and most disgusting episode yet of the Untitled Saga of Hana.

The first of Alison Berry's official illustrations combines all of the elements of the episode in a very classy way, and the second shows what the worst situation imaginable looks like. Her continuing series of illustrations have been helping greatly in bringing the world of the saga to life, giving Hana a consistent, familiar face and furthering the sense of whimsy in each of the scenes, and we are eternally grateful to have her as part of the project. Marisa Williams edited and has provided a condensed version of the synopsis, which we will be using from now on as the older one had been growing unwieldy.

October 8th, 2007
Hana has been stalked by many things in her time, from river monsters to lobsters, but none of them have commanded as much fear as a giant chicken. Now Hana has to face off against one in Chicken Attack!, the ninth episode of the Untitled Saga of Hana, and she'll be using every flake of dandruff at her disposal to ensure that it never stalks her again.

Recurring JT.com artist Ramon Sierra (Cocor) has contributed a featured illustration that brings the saga out of the realm of imaginary tv and into that of imaginary movies with his dramatic poster-style artwork. It is ominous and absurd and cool. He has also provided the episode with some classy sketches that are interspersed throughout. Alison Berry's official illustrations bring the action of the episode's title to life and show us what Hana's head is capable of. Marisa Williams continues her devoted editing of the saga.

October 1st, 2007
Hana has been looking forward to some quality time with her best friend James for a while now, and finally gets her wish on the rainy night following their adventures with Gorey. Everything is peaceful and playful until it comes time for her to go home, when she finds out just how much bad luck it's possible to have in a single night. Find out how much that is in Dandruff Girl, the eighth episode of the Untitled Saga of Hana.

Victoria Assanelli and Joan Casaramona have opted to treat fans with a plethora of featured illustrations for this episode. Victoria's illustrations are rich with atmosphere and nostalgia, ranging from the comfortable and inviting confines of James' room to the ominous final illustration. I strongly recommend viewing the fuller versions of her illustrations in the Art Gallery as shrinking them down felt downright criminal. Joan Casaramona's unique and playful main illustration incorporates many subtle references and allusions to various aspects of the saga as a whole. It, along with his sketches, embodies the sense of fun that the saga strives for. Alison Berry's official illustration shows Hana at her grumpiest and includes elements of an event that is about to make her a whole lot grumpier. Marisa Williams edited the episode.

September 24th, 2007
Hana, James and Henri head to the forest in search of a subject for their school project, and it doesn't take long for one to step right into the scene. The unexpected star of their short movie brings a whole new level of cool into their world – if only he didn't bring a few unwelcome secrets with him as well. Find out what those secrets are in Jack and the Cool Cat, the seventh episode of the Untitled Saga of Hana.

Sarah Ferrick's ukiyo-e-inspired art adds a great atmosphere of mystery and wonder to the silly circumstances that follow; the featured character would undoubtedly be proud. Alison Berry's official illustrations get right down to the silliness, with giggle-worthy renditions of characters that were based on her own personal artwork. Marisa Williams continues her editing of the saga.

September 17th, 2007
James has been acting differently lately, from being quiet when he's usually loud to being loud when it's most inappropriate. What could have him so rattled up? Hana aims to find out in The Boy with Like in His Heart, the sixth episode of the Untitled Saga of Hana. She just has to hope the dandruff slugs living under her bed don't eat her first.

Stephanie Holme's sweet and gentle illustration is that of the sweet and awkward meeting atop the hill that makes up the first half of the episode. Alison Berry's official illustration shows Hana discovering the unwanted guests in the second half, depicting the fear that comes before her heroic (and perhaps bloodthirsty) bravery, while Francesca C.'s featured illustration gives us a most horrific glimpse of these slugs and shows the always-thinking Hana in the midst of an idea on how to quell them. Marisa Williams edited the episode.

September 16th, 2007
Alice Zheng has given us another look at Episode 5's ultimate moment of absurdity, a moment that our heroes probably should have seen coming. Her featured artwork also offers a glimpse of Pitaya, the pink-skinned songstress who brought them into this moment. Their subtle expressions say far more about what they're thinking than mere words ever could. If only I had a picture to express how wonderful I think this artwork is.

September 10th, 2007
Just when Hana thinks she no longer has to worry about dealing with bizarre animals, the most unexpected scenario yet occurs in Pitaya. And this time she might not be the one who saves the day.

Alison Berry's official illustration stars the main trio in new, unwanted guises, but their personalities still manage to shine through thanks to the loving and playful detail. Marisa Williams edited the episode.

I have also added two of Bettina M. George's sketches of Hana to the Art Gallery, as well as Timothy Weaver's sketch of Hana which he drew in preparation for Kappa Attack! These renditions show some of the many different sides of Hana, from nonchalant schoolgirl to vengeful tomboy.

September 7th, 2007
The Untitled Saga of Hana now has its own section under Stories. A new episode goes up every Monday.

September 3rd, 2007
After all the hullabaloo of Fresh Fish it's finally time for Hana to take a break. Joined by James she relaxes and speculates, thinking over the last three episodes of her life and what they might mean for her future. She does it all In the Arms of Vindaloo, a curry dish that can't be beat.

Soraya Aulia (Soe) managed to turn something as disgusting as Hana's plight into something so very pretty with her featured artwork, while Alison Berry's official illustration of the episode's main course makes us hungry every time we gaze upon it. Marisa Williams continues her meticulous editing of the saga with vigour.

August 27th, 2007
What's that awful racket? It sounds like fanatical lobsters, a rumbling cat and a very peculiar automobile, and I think they're all coming from the third episode of the Untitled Saga of Hana, Fresh Fish! Just as things seem to be settling down after the kappa attack, Hana is led by a boiled lobster to a world even stranger than her own, and when it's all over she'll never look at seafood the same way again.

For this episode we have two featured illustrators. Our first is the skilled Bettina M. George, whose illustration brings realism and whimsy to a fine boil, resulting in an image that'll catnap your senses without putting you to sleep.

Our second featured illustrator, Secil Cokan, surprised us with an adorable illustration of one of the many encounters in the episode. Her art was as unexpected as the adventure Hana goes on, and we are more than pleased to share it with you.

Alison Berry's latest official illustrations accentuate the dry absurdist humour of the episode and have us laughing every time we see them. Marisa Williams edited the episode and gave it its title.

August 22nd, 2007
Too-cool artist Afu Chan has crafted an elegant, nostalgic, entirely beautiful and absolutely disgusting art piece for the Saga. His illustration serves as a perfect representation of the series and, with the unique concept on display, acts as an episode unto itself. It is being added to the first episode and can be seen in its full glory in the art gallery.

August 20th, 2007
Kappa Attack! has been graced with an invitingly atmospheric illustration by Timothy Weaver (Timo). Timothy Weaver is the creator of one of my favourite comics, Mummies Love Cats, which you can view in its entirety on his website. I recommend checking out the full version of his featured art for the episode in order to fully fall into it – only once you do, you may never wish to come back.

August 20th, 2007
With a new week comes a new episode of the Untitled Saga of Hana, our saga of a girl who can make things out of her dandruff. In this, our second episode, Hana encounters a monster for the first, and hopefully last, time. Thrills, chills and nauseating smells await our adventurous readers in Kappa Attack!

Alison Berry continues her run of illustrations with pictures that will haunt and disgust us for the rest of our lives, while Marisa Williams edited.

August 13th, 2007
The Girl with Dandruff in Her Head is the first episode of the Untitled Saga of Hana, a saga about a girl who can make things out of her dandruff, things like baseball bats and books and bicycles. She is joined in the story by her two best friends: one who is completely oblivious of her power, and the other who wishes she had never told him about it. Together they are about to embark on a journey into the heart of absurdity.

Most of the early episodes have already been written and will be released on a fairly regular basis. There is no doubt that this is a lengthy saga. I'll be joined on each episode by Alison Berry, the official saga illustrator, along with guest illustrators every now and then. The illustrations I've seen make me realise just how positively disgusting this saga is. Alison's Hana is as definitive as definitive gets.

Marisa Williams will be editing, as always, and everyone involved has my sincerest thanks for joining a project based on the most bizarre idea I could come up with at the time. We hope you enjoy the show.

July 30th, 2007
Respect the Dead is an allegory for how we treat the fallen, turning our backs on those we love simply because of the paths they chose to take or were forced into by others. Many so-called ‘dregs of society’ are handed their roles by forces no one can control. This story – like most science fiction stories since Blade Runner – is a bleak view of a future not all that different from our own, including the zombies.

I wrote the story for Ramon Sierra, also known as Cocor, one of my favourite artists and the artist for this story. To say that he has outdone himself would be a massive understatement. He has also created art in the style of a poster and movie still.

Recurring artist John Wilkins composed and performed the phenomenal and unique theme song, titled Toothpick Street, which serves as a noirish soundtrack to the proceedings, while Marisa Williams edited the story with terrific devotion.

May 18th, 2007
The Skull of Fortune is my fourth collaboration with Joel Hentges, and like the others it is based directly on one of his dreams. As a dream it follows its own interior logic, hammering rectangles into circular holes, and begins where the dream begins and ends where the dream ends. I took as much pleasure in following the structure of Mr. Hentges' dream as I did adding my own modest ideas to it.

As the story is his dream, Mr. Hentges already knew everything that happens in it and was thus able to work on the artwork concurrently with the creation of the story. It is as naturally fragmented and mysterious as the dream itself.

And from Marisa Williams, as always: frankly, in a nutshell, clean, excellent editing.

April 26th, 2007
End of Sinema is a Canadian Nerd Wave story told from the perspective of an anxious young man as he details his misfortunate encounters with women. I think of the story as a short film and used stream-of-consciousness as a hand-held camera. It was written as a birthday present for Steve Henshaw. Marisa Williams edited it with a good ear for colloquial grammar.

Ramon Sierra (Cocor) illustrated the story and his artwork sums everything up in a terrific over-the-top fashion. His additional art of the character Termite came out of his enjoyment in drawing her, and the personal touches he applied to her add so much to the character that I now consider her to be his.

March 30th, 2007
Paper-Thin Punks is a short series of absurdist vignettes which focus on a set cast of characters. Common threads tying these vignettes together range from the ghost of a young Godard to the alien manipulation of reality. For No Thanks to Godard I adapted a review by John Wilkins into story form using his kind permission.

Each vignette is accompanied by a photograph hand-selected by official site photographer Matt Knight and myself from his archives. Marisa Williams edited the shorts.

March 20th, 2007
I probably spent more time collecting ideas for Hell House, which contains magic, mystery and hellish contrivances, than I did actually writing it. Some of the concepts date back to a few years ago, before I had the confidence to weave them into a story. The main theme came to me while walking through suburban neighbourhoods this past Christmas. I also took inspiration from some of my closest friends, who encouraged me throughout the writing period.

One of the people I wrote this story for is John Wilkins, who has come up with the stark, dreamlike painting that I look forward to hanging on my wall. Marisa Williams made more intelligent edits to the story than I could possibly count.

February 1st, 2007
I decided to start work on The Boy and the White Fox after reading a collection of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales. My main goal was to apply some of the more notable characteristics of fairy tales to my own writing, which lends itself to the surreal and dreamlike even without the genre constriction. Beyond structure, I took inspiration from the animal art of some of my favourite artists, most notably the fragile and meaningful artwork of Kim Weiss.

Kim Weiss has been kind enough to provide the enchanting artwork which adorns the story, and Marisa Williams edited the short with terrific enthusiasm.

January 29th, 2007
Nada Tall is another short about an outsider artist, this time a young girl. I wanted to take a more loose and fun approach to this story, especially given the dense nature of Some Awkward Stranger; some of the experimental aspects of it came to me during long walks when I'd try to invent various games to play. I also, of course, took inspiration from the Choose Your Own Adventure line of children's books.

Alison Berry, returning from her work for Some Awkward Stranger, has provided a playful and endearing illustration which creatively combines some of the major elements of the story, while Marisa Williams brought in her wonderful editing skills once again.

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