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Yay! Its back again! I stagger my reading of it to Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday cause there aren't enough good webcomics on those days, so I am not the best person to lead a real time discussion, but it really needs a thread. So in Monday's we see the mysterious return of the dark figure. (linky)

Who is starting to sound really, really desperate.

Also, is it just the art upgrade, or does Ellen's green ray seem more... jeeze, what is a same word to use? Powerful? More powerful then usual?

Edited by wingedcatgirl on Oct 10th 2025 at 12:46:21 PM

A_H_R Resistance is Futile from Crevice of your Mind Since: Feb, 2010
Resistance is Futile
#301: Jun 26th 2010 at 10:43:02 AM

I have an extra dollop of hate for Shive's Yuri fanboyism, because I see a lot of my own yaoi fangirl fascination in him, only as a yuri equivalent. So I can empathize, and that is what makes me hate it even more because I am always EXTREMELY paranoid about gratuitious Ho Yay in my stories and I do try and present it the same way I would present any of my straight couples, and Shive strikes me as not trying much.

It's pretty much 'I KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING CAUSE I DO IT ALL THE TIME MYSELF! YOU CAN'T HIDE FROM ME!'

edited 26th Jun '10 10:49:41 AM by A_H_R

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God_of_Awesome Since: Jan, 2001
#302: Jun 27th 2010 at 1:50:28 AM

Focus on Ellen and Nanase? Did I miss something or is their a secret page hidden behind Jerry?

A_H_R Resistance is Futile from Crevice of your Mind Since: Feb, 2010
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#303: Jun 28th 2010 at 8:42:28 AM

I'll admit it, I like Jerry, and I like his interpretations on the characters. Grace's is a bit clichéd, but it makes up for all the sugar she oozes out of her pores.

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Medinoc from France (Before Recorded History)
#304: Jun 29th 2010 at 12:52:30 AM

AHR: Dan Shive is also paranoid about his Ho Yay being gratuitous: His comment on an edited page in book one mentions this.

"And as long as a sack of shit is not a good thing to be, chivalry will never die."
KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#305: Jul 1st 2010 at 9:13:15 PM

Well, she's finally cracked. This should be interesting. Let the horrific wave of righteous fury commence!

edited 1st Jul '10 9:14:02 PM by KnownUnknown

Neep Revolution of Ruin from Booooooooomblastandruin Since: Jan, 2001
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#306: Jul 1st 2010 at 9:34:24 PM

The whole thing about the cyclic lifecycle of the immortals is pretty interesting. And the reason Pandora is so goddamn crazy is probably because she hasn't done a rebirth in way too long.

You've lost. You're the Bomb Squad after the bomb's gone off. I'm the blast ongoing.
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#307: Jul 2nd 2010 at 12:35:59 AM

And this had been hinted at with the two immortals following Elliot.

"And as long as a sack of shit is not a good thing to be, chivalry will never die."
AckSed Pat. St. of Archive Binge from Pure Imagination Since: Jan, 2001
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#308: Jul 2nd 2010 at 7:59:39 AM

Ohhh fuck. Now,I would flee,but it's obvious that he's going to be the target of her rage,so... *munches popcorn*

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#310: Jul 2nd 2010 at 1:38:15 PM

I'm enjoying this current arc, because it's never what I was expecting as Shive advances the plot.

Case in point:

What I expected in the cave: a mess, the hammer switched with a false one, something along those lines What I got: Jerry

So Yeah

Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo yeah...
JethroQWalrustitty Since: Jan, 2001
#311: Jul 2nd 2010 at 10:59:23 PM

And this had been hinted at with the two immortals following Elliot.

Actaully, they act like they've been reborn yesturday, to twist the phrase, as they have serious amnesia abut certain things.

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#312: Jul 3rd 2010 at 4:28:10 PM

God of Awesome: I was talking about ALL of the previous arcs since Ellen showed up./ Also, it's pretty obvious that the immortals tailing Elliot are the ones that gave Susan and Nanase their powers, but rejuvenated (hence the amnesia)

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AckSed Pat. St. of Archive Binge from Pure Imagination Since: Jan, 2001
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#313: Jul 7th 2010 at 12:55:27 PM

I retract my previous "Oh fuck" and replace it with "Fucking leg it!"

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#315: Jul 8th 2010 at 10:31:27 AM

I'm largely ok with these last few strips, but the whole Super Saiyan mode struck me as a bit...odd. Does she or does she NOT have strong magical abilities? Wasn't the whole point of the hammer ability due to the fact she had no training?

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ACDrawings YOSH! from MY PERSONAL REALITY Since: Jan, 2001
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#316: Jul 8th 2010 at 10:34:00 AM

Yeah, but it appears that she's awakened, a.k.a. magic power boost.

Shame, It's a nice scene but I was expecting a slightly more hilarious reaction from her. The outcome is still nice though.

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#317: Jul 8th 2010 at 11:05:42 AM

^ Oh I don't know, that last panel is pretty effing hilarious IMHGO.

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#318: Jul 8th 2010 at 4:02:11 PM

Nothing quite calms down homicidal rage like a few kittens, bunnies and a puppy.

I'm kinda hoping the one on Susan's head stays as a Head Pet. waii

Which it will not with 90% certainty....

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AckSed Pat. St. of Archive Binge from Pure Imagination Since: Jan, 2001
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#319: Jul 9th 2010 at 5:16:34 AM

Huh.

That was an actual spell and not a Happy Place? Aww,I wanted apocalyptic destruction...

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#320: Jul 9th 2010 at 9:03:52 AM

I too shall conclude the illusion is fuzzy, despite not being able to reach out and pet it.

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ShotgunNinja Ready to rock. from Home Since: Jan, 2001
Ready to rock.
#321: Jul 9th 2010 at 5:32:26 PM

Sarah in Panel 4 reminds me of a pissed off Index.

What's the trope for Panel 3? I'm sure there's one. It's like a Non Sequitur, *Thud* without the Thud.

edited 9th Jul '10 5:32:58 PM by ShotgunNinja

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Semiapies Since: Jan, 2001
#322: Jul 9th 2010 at 5:41:25 PM

Yeesh. He's funny, but he's totally an old sexist fart who never learned to just apologize to women, especially when it's your fault. :)

edited 9th Jul '10 5:41:43 PM by Semiapies

JinxedBlackcat The Ultimate Bifauxnen from Blurry Edges of Genderfluidity Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: Buried in snow, waiting for spring
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#324: Jul 12th 2010 at 1:15:15 PM

Yes it is...but on the other hand... The little bunny is nuzzling Susan's finger. d'awww.

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KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#325: Jul 12th 2010 at 1:42:30 PM

Ooookay. Susan's gone bye-bye Egon.


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