Rockets Red Glare

Leon was inspired by the hundreds of burning bug bites he got on his feet while in Florida. Here's the whole strip. I love fireworks packaging vintage & modern, and here's a painting I copied off an old Black Cat firecracker:
While I'm posting up random stuff, here's the kinda reference Leon sends me along with his manuscript when it comes time to draw the comic:
Have a safe July 4th, everyone!