Dock Boys is a web comic created by illustrator Scott Drummond and writer Jeremiah "Jay" Buettner. Both collaborate on the writing of the comic, while Drummond alone does the artwork. The comic is named after the Dock, the house in which the four college-aged main characters live. While Dock Boys originally began as a comic strip for the University of Kansas newspaper, the University Daily Kansan, it now only publishes on the internet. Oftentimes, the humor revolves around typical college situations, such as drinking beer and problems with women.

Characters

The Dock Boys Proper

Scott - Based on the artist of the comic, Scott is one of the main characters of the strip. He enjoys a good drink, and manages to somehow lazy and busy at the same time. Scott sported sunglasses for nearly two years of the comic (a nod to Ian McConville of Mac Hall), but lost them when a sudden style change occurred.

Jay - Jay is the captain of the University of Kansas Crew team and the voice of reason to Scott's artistic spontinaity, even though he often finds it hard to resist an ice-cold beer or mimosa with his friends. And if there ever is a conflict of interest, it can always be solved through foosball.

Mark - The ladies man of the Dock is Mark, who always seems to be dating a new girl. The rest of the housemates oftentimes get them confused, and no one is really sure if Mark can keep them straight himself. Sometimes, however, Mark is kind enough to lend a bit of relationship advice to his roommates. The real life counterpart to this character is Mark Molner, who lived at the Dock with Scott and Jay. It has been posted that Molner may contribute to the site by writing a relationship advice column, but nothing has come of it as of November 2005.

Pat - Affectionately refered to as "The Pat," this Ecuadorian is the more studious of the men of the Dock. He's not as big a partier as his roommates, which sometimes causes conflict. He can often be found checking for aliens on his computer or planning his next Halloween costume. The character is based on Patrick Landazuri, Drummond and Buettner's real life roommate at the Dock, and now writes music reviews for the site and attends the University of Kansas Medical School.

Friends of the Dock

Travis - Scott's drunken friend from high school that threatens to call his ex girlfriend.

Justin - Another of Scott's friends, who is not as manly as he lets on.

John - A character from Drummond's other web comic, With the Band. In the Dock Boys, John hangs out with Scott and complains about his mother.

Iceman - A member of University Crew team, and friend of Jay's. When Iceman has a date, he comes to Mark for advice.

Katie - Scott's girlfriend of a number of years. She thinks the comic is a stupid idea.

Brett - A girl with a guy's name, and friends with all the Dock Boys. Is a fan of Star Trek.

The Rediculously Hot Girl - A nameless redhead, who is undoubtedly attractive.

The Halloween Witch - A little girl that seems to come by every Halloween.

See Also

Dock Boys

Scott Drummond's Illustration Site