patrick e. mclean

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How to Succeed in Evil in a nutshell.

Okay, boys, this is the week we knock over the barn.
Uh boss? Why a barn again?
Because that’s where the blue bag is, you idiot. Remember: everyone wear suits, so we’ll stand out in a rural setting. Then we’ll meet up right under the big metal grain chute.

And there it is, “Why a barn again?”  The [...]

I AM CORRUPTING YOUTH!

Some fine folks that I don’t know posted this video to YouTube of their adorable child. In the comments, they mentioned that the audio in the background was Patrick E. McLean’s “How to Succeed in Evil.”
I’m not sure how to feel about my voice screaming obscenities and hilarities at a child, so I will default to AWESOME!

[...]

How to Succeed in Evil – El Justiador Part II

The inexplicable march of El Justiador marches on.

How to Succeed in Evil – El Justiador Part I

This is qualifies as prequel territory. As the characters have been evolving (and as I’ve been developing ‘Evil for television) I have discovered that the sweet spot of the story is Edwin as a consultant. There’s just no end of fun to be had pitting him against inane villian after inane villian.
So with that, enjoy [...]

How to Succeed in Evil #12

Topper takes Control.

"How to Succeed in Evil" Wins a Parsec Award!

Patrick McLean was given a Parsec Award for “Best Fiction (Long)” for How to Succeed in Evil!

How to Succeed in Evil #11

Edwin settles the accounts and slips away.

How to Succeed in Evil – Cheap Labor pt. III

Edwin makes a deal with the VP.
And www.succeedinevil.com is now up!

How To Succeed in Evil – Cheap Labor pt. II

All they want to do is eat your brains. They’re not unreasonable.
(featuring songs by Jonathan Coulton and The Flavor Foundation)

How To Succeed in Evil – Cheap Labor pt. I

Cheaper even than hiring illegal aliens.
The music in this episode is by The Flavor Foundation.
Available at http://www.theflavorfoundation.com and in the iTunes music store.

How to Succeed in Evil Art

For those of you who have been Jonesing for more Evil. Here’s a sneak peek at the comic from the very talented pen of Nic Rummel. More to come later.
There’s also another piece of artwork up at http://www.succeedinevil.com

How to Succeed in Evil Summary

How to Succeed in Evil is the story of Edwin Windsor, an evil efficiency consultant. (Think Arthur Anderson for supervillians.) And even though he gives very good and profitable advice – his clients don’t listen to him. So he gets so fed up, he goes into business for himself.
How to Succeed in Evil has moved [...]

How to Succeed in Evil #10

Betrayal!

How to Succeed in Evil #9

So they’ll know.

How to Succeed in Evil #8

A contingency plan for Topper.

How to Succeed in Evil #7

The Henchman’s Molars.

How to Succeed in Evil #6

Edwin vs. the FBI

How to Succeed in Evil #5

What will Edwin do with the Cromoglodon?

How to Succeed in Evil #4

The Cromoglodon Falls.

How to Succeed in Evil #3

Edwin has a change of heart.

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