New Readers

Feeling a wee bit lost? Not sure who is who? Or where to start?

Consider this page a cheat sheet on the characters, along with some other helpful information. Note that like the comic itself, this page is constantly evolving and we’ll be adding new information as we go.

The First Comic

What better way to get started with Least I Could Do than right from the beginning? Click below to jump back to 2003 and get reading through years of archives.

Rayne Summers

The ‘I’ in Least I Could Do, Rayne is a narcisst with severe delusions of grandeur, with an unfortunately huge amount of disposable income.

John Gold

Roomate, teacher, long-suffering wife. Rayne’s oldest friend, John and he have grown apart in recent years but slowly, are rebuilding their adult relationship….

Issa Alie

Short for Melissa, Issa is dating a dude who looks like Archie Andrews (though less likely to have a threesome). Issa has been friends with the boys as long as…

Mick Alfa

Described by many (not really) as a Fat Ninja, Mick works a producer at the local television station and enjoys chips recreationally.

Noel

Married. 3 kids (2 of them at the same time). Struggling to find the will to live.

Urchin

Breaking international laws on child labour, Urchin lives somewhere in Rayne’s house and acts as his manservant. Speaks with a British accent.

Jumpmaster Julie

Rayne’s girlfriend. When it comes to adventure, fun and the ability to be awesome, Julie is the only one who can go toe-to-toe with Rayne. Just watch out for her Dad, Wild Bill!

Nancy

Rayne’s loyal work assistant. She is a being of eternal patience. She has to be, considering how many hours a day she spends as Rayne’s foil and confidant.

Ashley

Rayne’s niece who recently experienced a growth spurt. Rayne likes to think of himself as Ashley’s mentor, but it’s debatable considering how much he learns from being around her.