Perry Bible Fellowship to Retire

Nicholas Gurewitch, cartoonist for the hit internet-based comic "The Perry Bible Fellowship", has decided it is time to close the websites curtains once and for all. This comes as a shock to many fans of the acclaimed web-comic, as his recent release of The Perry Bible Fellowship book, entitled: "The Perry Bible Fellowship: The Trial of Colonel Sweeto and Other Stories", pre-sold over 27,000 copies.

The comic, which is definitely not for the pure of heart - or young of age, for that matter - has definitely been a highlight in my personal reading when surfing the internet. Nicholas has also achieved success through multiple newspaper and magazine mediums who have also picked up his comic for syndication. The announcement (which came on February 19th, 2008) shocked them as well.

When asked about why he has decided to stop his work on the series, the answer was simple: "I feel I owe it to myself and the Perry Bible Fellowship not to turn a joyful diversion into a long career."

A quote that really grabbed me when I read about his announcement was, "My friend and I saw 20 deer today while jogging. I need to see more deer."

Extremely sad to see this comic halt production, however I have faith that the world will see much more of the now 25-year-old Nicholas Gurewitch's talent in the years to come, though through different mediums.