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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

MrAHR Ahr river from ಠ_ಠ Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: A cockroach, nothing can kill it.
Ahr river
#6301: Oct 16th 2011 at 5:46:51 PM

I didn't know that was a trope.

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TheyCallMeTomu Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
stevebat Since: Nov, 2009
#6303: Oct 16th 2011 at 10:05:05 PM

Update

Okay somebody stop Shive before he opens up the rift of flames to the dimension of rabid Zelda fans.

Also Interesting variant on Female Tedd. That looks new.

edited 16th Oct '11 10:06:14 PM by stevebat

Apocalypse: Dirge Of Swans.
Daremo Misanthrope Supreme from Parts Unknown Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: If it's you, it's okay
#6304: Oct 17th 2011 at 12:21:26 AM

Transformation watch could be helpful to Elliot, if he doesn't want to deal with fighting the personality effects of his secret identity forms, but needs to disguise himself. He'll probably have to twist Tedd's arm to get more than 'hot chick' forms, though.

Creed of the Happy Pessimist:Always expect the worst. Then, when it happens, it was only what you expected. All else is a happy surprise.
Smilingcloud Since: Jul, 2011
#6305: Oct 17th 2011 at 2:41:12 AM

.... I get the punch-line, It's actually a pretty good punch-line to be fare.

But It's like finding a golden watch on a dead and dirty hobo.

Truth is, That punchline would've worked better as a part of the main series.

What the hell is Shive doing? This feels like another Q&A.

<Shive> So how'd you like my "Taking shots at Zelda" Saga?

.....

I actually think his older stuff is better compared to this.

edited 17th Oct '11 2:41:22 AM by Smilingcloud

MrAHR Ahr river from ಠ_ಠ Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: A cockroach, nothing can kill it.
Ahr river
#6306: Oct 17th 2011 at 6:10:21 AM

Well, on the bright side, that sleeve has wonderful wrinkles.

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MrMallard Since: Oct, 2010
#6307: Oct 17th 2011 at 6:19:29 AM

I hope he starts an actual arc soon, instead of these filler arcs D:

...Though really, the filler arcs aren't too bad. The guy has a knack for writing dialogue.

vanthebaron Mystical Monkey Master from Carlyle, Il Since: Sep, 2010
MrAHR Ahr river from ಠ_ಠ Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: A cockroach, nothing can kill it.
Ahr river
#6309: Oct 17th 2011 at 7:00:38 AM

Mr Mallard: Why do you think he has a knack for writing dialogue? I am not criticizing your tastes, I just want to know your side, since I hold the opposite opinion, in the firm belief Shive is at his strongest WITHOUT dialogue.

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MrMallard Since: Oct, 2010
#6310: Oct 17th 2011 at 7:07:53 AM

Now I think about it, the reason I like his dialogue is because it matches the movements of the characters. Text alone would be boring, and pictures alone would be boring.

This guy doesn't just write a conversation, he draws it as well. The art and writing compliment each other.

...Well, that's the way I see it anyway. Sorry if there's been any confusion, i'm tired as hell and can barely type properly x_x

KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#6311: Oct 17th 2011 at 8:22:30 AM

This comic made me smile, simply because my friends and I have also had tons of conversations that started with a random question and ended with either "ask an expert" or "do research."

MousaThe14 Writer, Artist, Ignored from Northern Virginia Since: Jan, 2011 Relationship Status: Showing feelings of an almost human nature
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#6312: Oct 18th 2011 at 4:30:27 PM

That was actually really funny.

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Gilphon (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#6314: Oct 18th 2011 at 9:25:43 PM

Wake me when we get back to the plot. Or at least, when I stop having the urge to strangle Shive for perpetuating the 'Sheik is a guy' myth.

TheyCallMeTomu Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
Smilingcloud Since: Jul, 2011
#6316: Oct 19th 2011 at 12:10:46 AM

You know what arc I think of when I look at this comic... I think of the Sisters arc, y'know, that one had Action, and somewhat of an adventure.

....

Hell, It at least had a plot that didn't entirely hang onto another series like a humungous tumor devoid of creativity.

Thorn14 Gunpla is amazing! Since: Aug, 2010
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#6317: Oct 19th 2011 at 12:55:26 AM

I'm kinda surprised by how much hate this arc is getting.

I guess I never found the Shiek thing a big deal. Plus I'm used to nothing really happening in this comic [lol]

Smilingcloud Since: Jul, 2011
#6318: Oct 19th 2011 at 5:38:12 AM

By the way, in case you couldn't tell, I thought it was a shit update.

MrMallard Since: Oct, 2010
#6319: Oct 21st 2011 at 3:38:37 AM

Hey, I can't get onto the EGS site. Is it down or something?

Medinoc from France (Before Recorded History)
#6320: Oct 21st 2011 at 4:57:59 AM

It appears both EGS and Gunnerkrigg Court are down. And my net filter's lunch break ends in 3 minutes.

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SalFishFin Since: Jan, 2001
#6322: Oct 21st 2011 at 8:58:49 AM

This arc was filler. It had no point by Word of God.

edited 21st Oct '11 8:59:02 AM by SalFishFin

MrAHR Ahr river from ಠ_ಠ Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: A cockroach, nothing can kill it.
Ahr river
#6323: Oct 21st 2011 at 8:59:58 AM

HOW WOULD SUSAN KNOW THE MANGA DOESN'T COUNT?

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THAT IMPLIED?

BRARGLEFRARGLE.

THIS ARC PISSES ME OFF.

SHUT THE HELL UP SARAH. IF THAT WAS TRUE YOU'D HAVE NEVER PUSHED IT IN THE FIRST PLACE.

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Gilphon (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#6324: Oct 21st 2011 at 9:03:12 AM

Those Mangas generally don't tend to count.

Hmm. Shiek as a projection? Well, there's nothing in OOT that contradicts that, but SSBM sure as hell does. On the other hand, it's not like that game even attempts to have any kind of even halfway consistent canon, so…

edited 21st Oct '11 9:03:38 AM by Gilphon

feotakahari Fuzzy Orange Doomsayer from Looking out at the city Since: Sep, 2009
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#6325: Oct 21st 2011 at 9:33:18 AM

Uh, is anyone paying any attention to the commentary? I figured that would be the first thing commented on.

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