History Webcomic / GrimTalesFromDownBelow

[[caption-width-right:346:Follow me to the edge of madness. and don't forget to send [[WesternAnimation/TheNightmareBeforeChristmas Jack]] a postcard from [[CthulhuMythos Yog-Sothoth.]]]]

** When Mimi infiltrates Grim's vault in the [=WHaM=] comic, every panel has one or two items on display in the background from some other franchise. They've ranged from ComicBook/CaptainAmerica's shield, to the [[Franchise/{{Hellraiser}} Lament Configuration]], to the [[ThunderCats Sword of Omens]], the [[WesternAnimation/{{Ben10}} Omnitrix]], [[ComicBook/TheMightyThor Mjlonir]], ComicBook/{{Hellboy}}'s stone hand thing, [[WesternAnimation/ThePowerpuffGirls Chemical X]], [[WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddparents Giglypi]], [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking a robot]] with [[FrickinLaserBeams Freakin]] [[AustinPowers Laser]] [[http://snafu-comics.com/swmcomic/frickin-laserbeams/ Beams]], [[Film/ThreeHundred Spartan Shield]], what looks like the silhouette of [[Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda Link's shield]], [[Franchise/ANightmareonElmStreet Freddy's clawed glove]], [[OverlyLongGag and]] ComicBook/TheInfinityGauntlet. A silhouette that could be [[WesternAnimation/EvilConCarne Hector Con Carne's brain]], and the vial identified previously as Chemical X could just as easily be [[WesternAnimation/ThePowerpuffGirls Antidote X]], since it is black in color.

* {{Badass}}: Has quite a few of em.

* AbsurdlySharpBlade: [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/?comic_id=188 Pain's sword]]

* AlmostKiss: [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/?comic_id=119 Mimi]] is such a MomentKiller sometimes.
* AlwaysABiggerFish: [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=74 No kidding]]

* BadassFamily: Junior and his family definitely count and by extension [[spoiler: his mother's lovers]]. But the biggest example would be [[spoiler: Mimi]]'s family which includes her [[spoiler: father [[EldritchAbomination Him]] ]], [[spoiler: mother [[MamaBear Blossom]] and her two aunts, [[BewaretheNiceOnes Bubbles]] and [[CuteBruiser Buttercup]] and her grandfather [[BadassBookworm Prof. Utonium]] ]]. And if this [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/?comic_id=203 picture]] is any indication [[spoiler: [[BadassBookworm Dexter]] and [[TheSoCalledCoward Courage]] are part of the family as well]].

* BeamOWar: [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/?comic_id=128 It's payback time,]] [[ThisIsForEmphasisBitch bitch!]]

* BigDamnHeroes: Several. [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=72 This]] being a quite [[LegionsOfHell prominent example]].

* CooldownHug: Minnie gives Junior [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/?comic_id=131 one]] to stop his monster side.

* DistractedByTheSexy: LooksLikeSheIsEnjoyingIt. [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/?comic_id=151 That was clever.]]
** Grim's urgent entrance gets a little side tracked, as seen [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=165 here]]. Not that we can blame him.
* TheDogBitesBack: The Nergal symbiote [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/?comic_id=305 reveals]] that [[spoiler:all the destruction it caused in Halloween town was to vent out all the frustration inside it for years of being Minnie's slave. According to it, Minnie was just like Mandy towards Grim to it; when Minnie returned from Heaven, it tried to devour her in desperation, because it didn't want to return under her heel.]]

* EldritchAbomination: [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=35 Ngo is quite apt at these.]]

* FlippingTheBird: Junior to ''[[DidYouJustFlipOffCthulhu Mandy]]''. Kid's either got a [[BrassBalls solid set]] on him for a skeleton, or [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=192 an un-death wish.]]

* {{Gorn}}: [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/?comic_id=189 This page]], especially the last two panels.

* IfICantHaveYou: [[spoiler:[[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=107 DIE!]]''']]

* IncestSubtext: Minnie has... tendencies. [[spoiler: Straight into text as of the latter half. [[http://www.grim.snafu-comics.com/?comic_id=139 Heavily teased.]]]]

* MeaningfulBackgroundEvent: During the fight with the Pumpkinator redux [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=84 Nergal Junior's silhouette is visible]].
** On [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=171 this]] page, there are ''three'' [[BigDamnHeroes heroes]] which come to Mimi's aide, [[spoiler: [[WesternAnimation/TheGrimAdventuresOfBillyAndMandy Irwin, Hoss]], and [[WesternAnimation/TeenTitans Raven]]]].

* MoreTeethThanTheOsmondFamily: Most monsters tend to have enormous mouths full of pointy fangs. [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=204 Bleed's rendition of Mina]] from ''WesternAnimation/MinaAndTheCount'' is a mild example.
* MsFanservice: [[SheIsAllGrownUp Mandy]] [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=28 grows up]] [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=33 real nice]]. [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=161 REAAAALLL]] [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=165 NICE]].

** In Mandy's case it was for a [[TheJailBaitWait specific purpose]]. Billy on the other hand... [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=24 Well it's complicated]]
* NoHoldsBarredBeatdown: [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/?comic_id=190 Observe.]]
* NoodlePeople: Minnie has extremely long legs for an eight-year-old girl, and highlights this by wearing leotards and extremely short dresses all the time. [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=135 Exhibit A.]] It gets more pronounced as the ArtEvolution goes on; in the beginning she looks more normal. Junior looks pretty noodley himself in [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=99 this page]].

* OhCrap: Several times, especially Junior's face in [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=121 this comic]]

** [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/?comic_id=130 Was that all you got, WORM?]]
** Him also has [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=184 one]] which he assumes [[spoiler: after being nuked]]
* OrphansOrdeal: In [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=174 this image]], Mimi witnesses [[WesternAnimation/TeenTitans Raven's]] death at the hands of [[WesternAnimation/ThePowerpuffGirls Him]], barely able to utter the word "Mama" as she falls. Given what we know becomes of her under Him's [[FromBadToWorse "care"]]...

** Given an interesting twist in a [[FreezeFrameBonus Blink And You'll Miss It Moment]] in [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=107 this strip]], see if you can spot it.

* PuppyLove: [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=99 Oh]], [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=110 dear]] [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=135 God]], [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=136 the Puppy Love]]...
* RescueRomance: [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=307 Double subverted]]. Mimi was just able to delay Skulker enough time for Aku to rescue Chi and at first, Chi wasn't interested in Mimi for her being a "commoner" (despite being princess of another Underworld realm). But now Chi is head-over-heels for Mimi and [[SelfServingMemory paints those moments differently]].
* RightForTheWrongReasons: Unknowly for her, Chi manages to [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/?comic_id=248 put the finger]] in what's going on with Mimi's errand (from the [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=154 "eaten by a demon dog"]] to [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=202 "biting a boy's head"]]), and she just happens to be wishing her the worse for not replying her messages.

* SharedUniverse: with ''Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi'' ([[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=169 albeit a bit into the future]])

** The same page as [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=33 Adult Mandy]] is on? Yea, tear your eyes off her and look to the bottom-right. It's a line-for-line reference to "[=LABretto=]", from WesternAnimation/DextersLaboratory. Just [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLC7DFYWGJM see for yourself]].
** WebVideo/TheAngryVideoGameNerd cameos [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=105 here]] as the personification of the Deadly Sin Wrath.

** [[Film/{{Gladiator}} "Am I not]] [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=141 Merciful!?"]]
** And just like the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jollibee Jollibee]] shout out in The ''PowerPuffGirlsDoujinshi'', Bleedman made a shout out to another [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Miguel_Brewery another Filipino franchise]] [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=153 in this page]].

** When Mimi infiltrates Grim's vault in the [=WHaM=] comic, every panel has one or two items on display in the background from some other franchise. They've ranged from ComicBook/CaptainAmerica's shield, to the [[Franchise/{{Hellraiser}} Lament Configuration]], to the [[ThunderCats Sword of Omens]], the [[WesternAnimation/{{Ben10}} Omnitrix]], [[ComicBook/TheMightyThor Mjlonir]], ComicBook/{{Hellboy}}'s stone hand thing, [[WesternAnimation/ThePowerpuffGirls Chemical X]], [[WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddparents Giglypi]], [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking a robot]] with [[FrickinLaserBeams Freakin]] [[AustinPowers Laser]] [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/?comic_id=159 Beams]], [[Film/ThreeHundred Spartan Shield]], what looks like the silhouette of [[Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda Link's shield]], [[Franchise/ANightmareonElmStreet Freddy's clawed glove]], [[OverlyLongGag and]] ComicBook/TheInfinityGauntlet. A silhouette that could be [[WesternAnimation/EvilConCarne Hector Con Carne's brain]], and the vial identified previously as Chemical X could just as easily be [[WesternAnimation/ThePowerpuffGirls Antidote X]], since it is black in color.
** Mimi [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=156 in this page]] somewhat resembles [[LightNovel/{{Bakemonogatari}} Senjougahara]] (as seen in that page's image).
** The Golem may look familiar to those who watched ''WesternAnimation/SamuraiJack''. He's the Lava Monster/Norse Warrior that Jack help set free. The size and color may be different, but the [[http://sharetv.org/images/guide/343110.jpg resemblance]] is [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/?comic_id=176 uncanny]].
** Mimi fires [[http://www.grim.snafu-comics.com/?comic_id=161 Angry]] [[VideoGame/AngryBirds Birds]]!

** Him's [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/?comic_id=203 background]] looks like Giygas from Videogame/{{Earthbound}}.

* SummonBiggerFish: [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=75 Damn straight]]
* TheCameo: [[WesternAnimation/MegasXLR Coop]] seen [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=27 here.]]

** Although, sometimes you can get the basic idea of what they might be saying. [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/?comic_id=136 Near the end]], their "Nergellian" appears in the form of hearts.

* VillainousBSOD: A brief one, but with a twist. [[AxCrazy Dark]] [[JerkAss Danny]] [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=175 here]] contemplates the chaos and destruction of Megaville shown in Mimi's past via "The Hand of Horror." He has a BSOD of sorts not because he caused the destruction, but that ''[[BloodKnight he wasn't around to cause it]]''. Also a touch of FridgeLogic when you realize that with all the heroes gone, that includes the young Danny Phantom, meaning their rivalry will never be settled like Dark Danny wanted.
* WallOfText: Rather extreme in both [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=57 this]] and [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=59 this]]

* YourCheatingHeart: Mandy cheated on Grim with [[spoiler:Nergal Jr., resulting in Minnie]]. In ''What About Mimi?'', she's also slept with [[spoiler:[[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=142 Dan Phantom]], and artwork for ''Afterbirth'' shows it resulted in twins]]. As it's clearly stated that Grim cannot [[spoiler:conceive a child (Junior has a different father and became Grim's son by being aborted)]], and unless he takes on some disguise, there isn't anything except bones to him, so it might be a "can't fulfill your needs" kind of situation.

* YouSaidYouWouldLetThemGo: [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=111 Here]]

After six years , the main series eventually finished in June 2009 and was apparently the end to the series. However Ngo unveiled he was working a short sequel called ''[[http://bleedman.deviantart.com/art/GTAB-studies-115106824 AfterBirth]]'' that apparently deals with Minimandy coping with her agelessness and being left alone after Junior sets out on a life of adventure. [[http://bleedman.deviantart.com/art/What-s-happening-174441924 Here are some preview pics of the comic.]] This story, however, has been stated to be [[http://www.snafu-comics.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=53565&f=2 non-canon]].

In February 2011, the comic continued with a mini-series called [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=138 Grim Tales: What About Mimi]] ([[FunWithAcronyms GT: WhAM]]). The comic follows Mimi, who is sent into the Grim's household to locate an object of immense power for him. During said mission, [[ADayInTheLimelight Mimi's past is brought to light]] bringing many shocking swerves with it. That eventually ended in July 2012.

After which came, ''[[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=204 Grim Tales: Further Orientation]]'' (GTFO), which is a collection of short stories featuring the main characters.

If you're intrigued by all of the above, then [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=0 commence reading]]. The sequel, [[http://bleedmancomics.wikia.com/wiki/Grim_Tales_From_Down_Below#Grim_Tales_Afterbirth_2 Afterbirth]], is uploaded fully on the Grim Tales Wiki. (Warning: you will have to navigate carefully to avoid spoilers)

* AccidentalPervert: In the middle of a [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/?comic_id=150 battle]] between [[spoiler: Mimi]] and [[spoiler: Minnie]], Junior's head and spine are dropped to the ground. Once he's on/near the ground, he's visually confronted with a clear view up [[spoiler: Mimi]]'s skirt.

* BadFuture: [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/?comic_id=169 this strip]]

* MoreTeethThanTheOsmondFamily: Most monsters tend to have enormous mouths full of pointy fangs. [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=204 Bleed's rendition of Mina]] from ''MinaAndTheCount'' is a mild example.

** Afterbirth bring us more of them including [[spoiler: [[MinaAndTheCount Mina]]]] who makes an actual appearance in the main series.

** The Golem may look familiar to those who watched SamuraiJack. He's the Lava Monster/Norse Warrior that Jack help set free. The size and color may be different, but the [[http://sharetv.org/images/guide/343110.jpg resemblance]] is [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/?comic_id=176 uncanny]].

* AntagonistInMourning: Of all the evils in this universe, [[EldritchAbomination Aku]] plays this trope straight. He became so depressed after the death of SamuraiJack that he turned his home into a copy of Jack's culture to have something to remember him by.

* InformedAbility: [[HeyArnold Helga Pataki]] can be a jerk, but the idea that she's ended up as ”the meanest and rottenest teacher in the underworld” is overdoing it.

* AbusiveParents: Mandy and Junior [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=191 share a not-so-heartfelt moment.]] Judging from the ReactionShot from the rest of the family, it's supposed to be an unusual, WhatTheHellHero thing... [[TheLawOfConservationOfDetail if it's not already a regular occurrence.]]

** When Mimi infiltrates Grim's vault in the [=WHaM=] comic, every panel has one or two items on display in the background from some other franchise. They've ranged from CaptainAmerica's shield, to the [[Franchise/{{Hellraiser}} Lament Configuration]], to the [[ThunderCats Sword of Omens]], the [[WesternAnimation/{{Ben10}} Omnitrix]], [[ComicBook/TheMightyThor Mjlonir]], ComicBook/{{Hellboy}}'s stone hand thing, [[WesternAnimation/ThePowerpuffGirls Chemical X]], [[WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddparents Giglypi]], [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking a robot]] with [[FrickinLaserBeams Freakin]] [[AustinPowers Laser]] [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/?comic_id=159 Beams]], [[Film/ThreeHundred Spartan Shield]], what looks like the silhouette of [[Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda Link's shield]], [[Franchise/ANightmareonElmStreet Freddy's clawed glove]], [[OverlyLongGag and]] ComicBook/TheInfinityGauntlet. A silhouette that could be [[WesternAnimation/EvilConCarne Hector Con Carne's brain]], and the vial identified previously as Chemical X could just as easily be [[WesternAnimation/ThePowerpuffGirls Antidote X]], since it is black in color.

** Nergal Jr. shows wup wielding [[SoulSeries Soul Edge Phantom]].

Like PPGD, Grim Tales started off at [[http://bleedman.deviantart.com/gallery/#Grim-Tales-From-Down-Below DeviantArt]] before Ngo moved it to Snafu-Comics. Already well known, Grim Tales added more readers to Ngo's already overflowing fanbase. Ngo has a penchant for incorporating {{Narm}}, and DarkerAndEdgier, and ''extreme'' FanDisservice in his works, and as such, the comic has garnered some controversy, particularly regarding a plot point within the comic where it is revealed [[spoiler:that Mandy initiated the terrorist attacks of September 11th in an attempt to win Grim's affections.]]

In February 2011, the comic continued with a mini-series called [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=138 Grim Tales: What About Mimi]] ([[FunWithAcronyms GT: WhAM]]). The comic follows [[spoiler: Him's Daughter]] Mimi, who is sent into the Grim's household to locate an object of immense power for him. During said mission, [[ADayInTheLimelight Mimi's past is brought to light]] bringing many shocking swerves with it. That eventually ended in July 2012.

* ThePresidentsDaughter: Minnie. For the love of God, Minnie.

* AuthorOnBoard

** When Mimi infiltrates Grim's vault in the [=WHaM=] comic, every panel has one or two items on display in the background from some other franchise. They've ranged from CaptainAmerica's shield, to the [[Franchise/{{Hellraiser}} Lament Configuration]], to the [[ThunderCats Sword of Omens]], the [[WesternAnimation/{{Ben10}} Omnitrix]], [[TheMightyThor Mjlonir]], ComicBook/{{Hellboy}}'s stone hand thing, [[WesternAnimation/ThePowerpuffGirls Chemical X]], [[WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddparents Giglypi]], [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking a robot]] with [[FrickinLaserBeams Freakin]] [[AustinPowers Laser]] [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/?comic_id=159 Beams]], [[Film/ThreeHundred Spartan Shield]], what looks like the silhouette of [[Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda Link's shield]], [[Franchise/ANightmareonElmStreet Freddy's clawed glove]], [[OverlyLongGag and]] ComicBook/TheInfinityGauntlet. A silhouette that could be [[WesternAnimation/EvilConCarne Hector Con Carne's brain]], and the vial identified previously as Chemical X could just as easily be [[WesternAnimation/ThePowerpuffGirls Antidote X]], since it is black in color.

* OrphansOrdeal: In [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=174 this image]], Mimi witnesses [[WesternAnimation/TeenTitans Raven's]] death at the hands of [[PowerPuffGirls Him]], barely able to utter the word "Mama" as she falls. Given what we know becomes of her under Him's [[FromBadToWorse "care"]]...

** When Mimi infiltrates Grim's vault in the [=WHaM=] comic, every panel has one or two items on display in the background from some other franchise. They've ranged from CaptainAmerica's shield, to the [[Franchise/{{Hellraiser}} Lament Configuration]], to the [[ThunderCats Sword of Omens]], the [[WesternAnimation/{{Ben10}} Omnitrix]], [[TheMightyThor Mjlonir]], ComicBook/{{Hellboy}}'s stone hand thing, [[PowerpuffGirls Chemical X]], [[WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddparents Giglypi]], [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking a robot]] with [[FrickinLaserBeams Freakin]] [[AustinPowers Laser]] [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/?comic_id=159 Beams]], [[Film/ThreeHundred Spartan Shield]], what looks like the silhouette of [[Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda Link's shield]], [[Franchise/ANightmareonElmStreet Freddy's clawed glove]], [[OverlyLongGag and]] ComicBook/TheInfinityGauntlet. A silhouette that could be [[WesternAnimation/EvilConCarne Hector Con Carne's brain]], and the vial identified previously as Chemical X could just as easily be [[PowerpuffGirls Antidote X]], since it is black in color.

* YourCheatingHeart: Mandy cheated on Grim with [[spoiler:Nergal Jr., resulting in Minnie.]] Recently, she's apparently slept with [[spoiler:[[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=142 Dan Phantom]]]]. As it's clearly stated that Grim cannot [[spoiler:conceive a child (Junior has a different father and became Grim's son by being aborted)]], and it is unclearly stated that there isn't anything except bones to him, it might be a "can't fulfill your needs" situation, and Grim knows about [[spoiler: Dan Phantom because he told Grim to his face in [[FunWithAcronyms GT:WhAM]], and in the Afterbirth preview Mandy has twins.]]

** Of course, whose to say this wasnt done by [[RapeAsDrama another way]].

* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: Nergal gives one regarding Grim's... "children",[[DemBones for lack of a better word]].

* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: Nergal gives one regarding Grim's... "children".

* BarredFromTheAfterlife: It has [[WesternAnimation/TheGrimAdventuresOfBillyAndMandy Billy]] die and end up in Heaven. But the saints get fed up of him and kick him out (literally). Billy then ends up in Hell. But they get fed up of him there as well and he ends up wandering the Earth as a spirit.

* BecauseYouWereNiceToMe: Junior's Nergal side has reduced itself to help him on babysit Mimi because Junior is way much nicer to it than its previous owner.

** [[WesternAnimation/TeenTitans Raven]] was looking like one in Mimi's flashback...until Him [[BackStab shows up]]
* BigScrewedUpFamily: Something of a recurring theme among the various families in play. Perhaps not surprising, considering the greater part of the cast is comprised of demons [[EvenEvilHasStandards or worse]]. Ranges in magnitude from the occasional silliness to jaw-dropping acts of hostility and abuse.

* TheCameo: [[MegasXLR Coop]] seen [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/index.php?comic_id=27 here.]]

* ThoseWackyNazis: [[http://img10.deviantart.net/2223/i/2006/073/d/7/grim_tales_ch2_1_2_by_bleedman.jpg Mandy admired Hitler and the third reich in her youth]]. Becomes jarring considering that Mandy has always favored chaos as opposed to totalitarian fascism and the author mentions her as having [[Godwin'sLaw left wing political views that gave her a political position.]]

* PassThePopcorn: Clockwork.

** When Mimi infiltrates Grim's vault in the [=WHaM=] comic, every panel has one or two items on display in the background from some other franchise. They've ranged from CaptainAmerica's shield, to the [[Franchise/{{Hellraiser}} Lament Configuration]], to the [[ThunderCats Sword of Omens]], the [[WesternAnimation/{{Ben10}} Omnitrix]], [[TheMightyThor Mjlonir]], ComicBook/{{Hellboy}}'s stone hand thing, [[PowerpuffGirls Chemical X]], [[WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddparents Giglypi]], [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking a robot]] with [[FrickinLaserBeams Freakin]] [[AustinPowers Laser]] [[http://grim.snafu-comics.com/?comic_id=159 Beams]], [[Film/ThreeHundred Spartan Shield]], what looks like the silhouette of [[Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda Link's shield]], [[Franchise/ANightmareonElmStreet Freddy's clawed glove]], [[OverlyLongGag and]] the InfinityGauntlet. A silhouette that could be [[WesternAnimation/EvilConCarne Hector Con Carne's brain]], and the vial identified previously as Chemical X could just as easily be [[PowerpuffGirls Antidote X]], since it is black in color.