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TheWanderer Student of Story from Somewhere in New England (Time Abyss) Relationship Status: Wishfully thinking
Student of Story
#1: Oct 24th 2011 at 12:22:50 PM

It seems like the old thread for this comic is gone, so I thought I'd restart the conversation.

Courtesy link to latest comic.

Courtesy link to TV Tropes article.

Looks like Yori might be reaching the climax of a fight with another member of the Quirky Mini Boss Squad. Unfortunately, between the fact his view of Ina and the Master of Illusion ninja was blocked, Ina called him "Yorikiro" rather than just Yori, and the look of shock on the ninja's face, I have a bad feeling that Yori just stabbed the real Ina while the ninja disguised himself as Ina.

Any thoughts?

edited 24th Oct '11 12:23:28 PM by TheWanderer

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Jimmmyman10 cannot into space from polan Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
cannot into space
#2: Oct 24th 2011 at 12:36:28 PM

Hang on, I have to finish my other archive binges first.

Go play Kentucky Route Zero. Now.
NLK Mo A Since: May, 2010
#3: Oct 24th 2011 at 12:41:52 PM

Yeah. You can see that in the third panel, he reaches for his second sword- the trick wakizashi. And he stabs with that arm. Uno's getting a feint and Ina's getting a small thrust to the stomach.

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adam850 Since: Dec, 2009
#4: Oct 24th 2011 at 2:22:36 PM

Yep. You can see the "Uso" in this comic is clearly surprised to be attacked by Yori. There's no blood, which Alex (the artist) never skimps on. Back in comic 126 the trick sword makes the same sound when used as now. All signs point to Yori fake stabbing Ina here. Hopefully, it's intentional.

For anyone considering an archive binge: The artwork in the beginning improves a lot. It should be a quick read, too. Only 451 pages.

@NLK: are you the commenter I was talking to on the comic page?

edited 24th Oct '11 2:28:40 PM by adam850

NLK Mo A Since: May, 2010
#5: Oct 24th 2011 at 3:04:22 PM

Nope. I have commented on it, but under a different alias, and not in a while.

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Medinoc from France (Before Recorded History)
#6: Oct 25th 2011 at 1:44:18 PM

Wow, I had completely forgotten that thing.

"And as long as a sack of shit is not a good thing to be, chivalry will never die."
adam850 Since: Dec, 2009
#8: Oct 25th 2011 at 4:32:13 PM

Over the course of the comic, I'd forgotten exactly which swords Yori had acquired, broken or discarded. Looking back: In comic 7, he breaks his only sword. In 28, he tries to use the broken sword. In 48 he gets his sword fixed and later shoplifts the trick sword (There's a little plot hole here. The shopkeeper says the edge is too dull to cut anything, but later Matrix explains how the edge is sharp). In 62, he breaks his sword again. #120, he fights with the broken sword and the fake one.

edited 25th Oct '11 4:32:44 PM by adam850

NLK Mo A Since: May, 2010
#9: Oct 31st 2011 at 11:52:23 PM

Annndd either he's really good at bluffing or it's just dumb luck. On other news, did you know NNFB has a page on the Bad Webcomics Wiki for some reason?

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Adannor (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#10: Nov 1st 2011 at 12:49:13 AM

I just knew that Uso will attempt the Aizen [lol]

^Eh, it has pages on everything it can smear.
"Defining flaw Comes off as unoriginal."

edited 1st Nov '11 12:50:13 AM by Adannor

NLK Mo A Since: May, 2010
#11: Nov 7th 2011 at 11:56:16 AM

Am I the only one with problems seeing today's page?

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adam850 Since: Dec, 2009
#12: Nov 7th 2011 at 11:44:07 PM

Probably. It's working OK now.

I'm loving the painted splash page.

NLK Mo A Since: May, 2010
TheWanderer Student of Story from Somewhere in New England (Time Abyss) Relationship Status: Wishfully thinking
Student of Story
#14: Nov 8th 2011 at 1:20:34 PM

Does it still qualify for the Art Shift trope if it's just a single page? Because I think they did something similar when Yori killed Ryoku (that other blind fighting guy wink )and then went right back to normal as a way of emphasizing the kill.

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NLK Mo A Since: May, 2010
#15: Nov 8th 2011 at 4:54:29 PM

It wasn't that different. And yes, you're confusing it with Art Evolution. Art Shift can be momentary.

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adam850 Since: Dec, 2009
#16: Nov 9th 2011 at 12:44:26 AM

Art Shifts are now a tradition for major fight kill pages.

TheWanderer Student of Story from Somewhere in New England (Time Abyss) Relationship Status: Wishfully thinking
Student of Story
#17: Dec 18th 2011 at 11:20:17 PM

Newest comic.

Who would have though Nataku was a badass? And I'm really disappointed, I would have loved to see Ken get his revenge. (And be effective against somebody other than mooks and Yori when Yori had a broken sword... I guess poor Ken may be heading for an entry in The Worf Effect soon at this rate...)

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adam850 Since: Dec, 2009
#18: Dec 19th 2011 at 1:23:23 AM

Hey, the fight's not over yet. I do have a feeling that they will somehow have to "live to fight again another day", saving the fight for the finale.

Desertopa Not Actually Indie Since: Jan, 2001
Not Actually Indie
#19: Dec 19th 2011 at 5:18:44 AM

Who would have though Nataku was a badass?

He managed to cut Genchu, I figured it was a given.

...eventually, we will reach a maximum entropy state where nobody has their own socks or underwear, or knows who to ask to get them back.
NLK Mo A Since: May, 2010
#20: Jan 22nd 2012 at 11:26:08 AM

I read somewhere that this incident will lead to Ken getting a less ridiculous sword.

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adam850 Since: Dec, 2009
#21: Jan 22nd 2012 at 12:17:29 PM

I think Joe has mentioned a named sword for someone. Somewhere in the formspring questions.

Does Ken's sword get an origin story?

It hasn't been directly stated yet, but the Zanbatou was a popular weapon in the Daisuke clan. Ken's father was the leader of an important part Daisuke army - the Red Dragon Zanbatou squad. The clan's emblem, a red dragon, is embossed on Ken's sword.

I have a few ideas for a flashback to show exactly how he gets it, but nothing's set in stone. The important thing is that the sword connects him to his clan and his father.

Anyone involved with the Wataro-Daisuke war would instantly guess Ken's origin based on his sword and that emblem (yes, that was a hint of things to come).

How skilled would Ken be with a normal sword?

You'll have to wait and see.

edited 22nd Jan '12 12:27:32 PM by adam850

adam850 Since: Dec, 2009
#23: Jan 22nd 2012 at 11:50:18 PM

Seems live The Cavalry has arrived to save Ken's hide.

TheWanderer Student of Story from Somewhere in New England (Time Abyss) Relationship Status: Wishfully thinking
Student of Story
#24: Jan 23rd 2012 at 1:33:22 AM

How skilled would Ken be with a normal sword?

You'll have to wait and see.

Hmm, now that's interesting indeed. With the Zanbatou Ken is a terror and a half for mooks, but he has been nothing but The Worf Effect for most characters with a name.

Also, good to see the reinforcements coming, although I do wonder how they'll drive off Nataku and get Ken to safety, unless a barrage of arrows forces Nataku to give ground.

edited 23rd Jan '12 1:33:34 AM by TheWanderer

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TheWanderer Student of Story from Somewhere in New England (Time Abyss) Relationship Status: Wishfully thinking
Student of Story
#25: Feb 7th 2012 at 12:42:46 AM

Update

Cho vs Nataku. Place your bets now. (My money is on Cho.)

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