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WAMPA_STOMPA posted:It seems almost inevitable that Johnny's crew will wind up with spectral powers, and I bet that the newspaper people will always be the "normal human" representation. Suzy will be played in the movie adaptation by JK Simmons.
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Magnet Snakes definitely isn't a hydra right now, as evidenced by one of the wallpapers in the extras section. But I don't see how that precludes it being part of a fractured greater whole.
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Tollymain posted:Magnet Snakes definitely isn't a hydra right now, as evidenced by one of the wallpapers in the extras section. Yeah, in the cover art for chapter 2, it looks a hell of a lot like a hand. Also, apparently PJ's last words were "Heh, I accidentally buttered both sides of my toast." The little things. 
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New page is up! I was under the impression that they were cats the entire time, but apparently they're dogs.
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Spender is pretty competent. Looks like those two dogs aren't coming back, either, with their remainder-spirits sliced into two. Now that the third dog is outside the barrier it's probably going to track down the Forge spirit, and lead Spender directly to him.
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I find it interesting that Spender is almost exclusively utilizing generic Spectral energy kung-fu of the sort Isabel's granddad teaches, and hasn't at all bothered with his actual unique powers. Probably a sign that he's not really loving around quite so much anymore, that he's exercising restraint. I guess this also addresses how Max will have combat viability. His magnetism is useless on offense but Generic Spectral Power is a thing, and pretty potent at that.
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Feb 3, 2014 23:51
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I like how Isabel doesn't look surprised at all.
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Feb 3, 2014 23:52
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Pretty racist for Spender to just assume that a language he doesn't understand is evil.
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Heavy Zed posted:Pretty racist for Spender to just assume that a language he doesn't understand is evil. He understood it, they were just cursing
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Just wait til it gets translated.
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Spender's surprisingly efficient when he isn't being needlessly flashy.
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So, how much ya wanna bet those dogs are somehow connected to those pasty fooligans who were raiding Max's Dad's shop. I am basing this solely on the fact that there are three of them and three dogs, though they look like the sorta low-lives who wouldn't be above such foul skull language.
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"You can't hitch a ride on the ghost train with the Sunglasses man" and then Spencer jumped out of the ghost train.
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red plastic cup posted:So, how much ya wanna bet those dogs are somehow connected to those pasty fooligans who were raiding Max's Dad's shop. I am basing this solely on the fact that there are three of them and three dogs, though they look like the sorta low-lives who wouldn't be above such foul skull language. Aaaaand then I spent a little while reading after that link. I really want more Ed screentime.
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red plastic cup posted:So, how much ya wanna bet those dogs are somehow connected to those pasty fooligans who were raiding Max's Dad's shop. I am basing this solely on the fact that there are three of them and three dogs, though they look like the sorta low-lives who wouldn't be above such foul skull language. 
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red plastic cup posted:So, how much ya wanna bet those dogs are somehow connected to those pasty fooligans who were raiding Max's Dad's shop. I forgot how good those four panels of phone gag are
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I never read the text on that bag of marshmallows before. That's beautiful.
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Just started this comic, when does it get good / less anime? I'm about 20 pages in and ready to quit.
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Darth Windu posted:Just started this comic, when does it get good / less anime? I'm about 20 pages in and ready to quit.
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Darth Windu posted:Just started this comic, when does it get good / less anime? I'm about 20 pages in and ready to quit. It continuously gets better and more anime. I am sorry you can't appreciate the witty badinage and striking visuals.
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Feb 5, 2014 00:27
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Yeah, the comic definitely gets stronger in Chapter 2 and onwards, but it never stops being pretty anime. Especially since one of the characters is the most anime.
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Darth Windu posted:Just started this comic, when does it get good / less anime? I'm about 20 pages in and ready to quit.  Never. It never stops being anime. e:  NEVER. AnonSpore fucked around with this message at 00:31 on Feb 5, 2014 |
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AnonSpore posted:
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Darth Windu posted:Just started this comic, when does it get good / less anime? I'm about 20 pages in and ready to quit. Man what is it you hate about anime?
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Heavy Zed posted:Man what is it you hate about anime? Anime is pretty atrocious but Paranatural continuously makes fun of anime and anime tropes so I don't see the conflict of interests myself 
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Yeah, I'm not someone who trashes anime just because it's anime (I actually unironically like certain series), but like anything else, little of it is any good and is laden with certain tropes. Zack's more than aware of the anime elements that pervade his comic and that Isaac is basically the embodiment of anime, and has fun with it and not in that heavy-handed, blatant, "Hoo, boy, anime is weird!" way that a lot of other stuff uses.
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Yeah, Paranatural basically takes the good/fun tropes from anime - over the top heroics and poses, cool superpowers, vibrant colors - and simultaneously makes fun of them and embraces them. It also keeps out the bad (Zack has gone on record saying the cast is as young as they are explicitly so he doesn't have to care about romance, for instance). But if the word "anime" is inherently triggering for you regardless of why, you'll probably hate the comic.
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Darth Windu posted:Just started this comic, when does it get good / less anime? I'm about 20 pages in and ready to quit. So anime it rules. :3
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Feb 5, 2014 01:17
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Darth Windu's dislike of this comic only reaffirmed my enjoyment of it. Hating something for being "anime" makes about as much sense as hating "books" . This comic is anime as gently caress.
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Leaning on cheap visual shorthand that anime uses is a crutch and prevents artists from finding their own style, as is patently obvious in this comic, but I got through chapter two and it is fun enough in a dumb way that I can keep reading it. Not the be all end all that I've heard, but not terrible. Comfortably mediocre.
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Wow, I didn't know it was possible to stuff that much smug into three sentences.
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Mostly I keep waiting for the kid to release his bankai or ascend to Super Ghost Level 3.
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Calm down about webcomics, animes and whatever else you're getting needlessly worked up over.
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Darth Windu posted:Mostly I keep waiting for the kid to release his bankai or ascend to Super Ghost Level 3.
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Darth Windu posted:Mostly I keep waiting for the kid to release his bankai or ascend to Super Ghost Level 3. Oh my god this is a thing that will happen. At one point Ed's brush will turn into like, a sharpie or something. And it will be the animest.
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Still waiting for Isabel to blush and say "I-it's not like I like you or anything, baka!" to Max
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Darth Windu posted:Leaning on cheap visual shorthand that anime uses is a crutch and prevents artists from finding their own style, as is patently obvious in this comic, but I got through chapter two and it is fun enough in a dumb way that I can keep reading it. Not the be all end all that I've heard, but not terrible. Comfortably mediocre. He doesn't lean on any shorthand, and embracing your influences while making fun of their foibles is not a crutch. As for your Count Pococurante nonsense, congratulations, you're too intelligent and cultured for comics. Leave us pigs to wallow in this filth. ;~;
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Darth Windu posted:Leaning on cheap visual shorthand that anime uses is a crutch and prevents artists from finding their own style, as is patently obvious in this comic, but I got through chapter two and it is fun enough in a dumb way that I can keep reading it. Not the be all end all that I've heard, but not terrible. Comfortably mediocre. I swear in every thread I see you, you have some chip on your shoulder or something to prove that you're better than everyone else.
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Darth Windu posted:Mostly I keep waiting for the kid to release his bankai or ascend to Super Ghost Level 3.  Better than you plebians
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Zoolooman posted:He doesn't lean on any shorthand, and embracing your influences while making fun of their foibles is not a crutch. As for your Count Pococurante nonsense, congratulations, you're too intelligent and cultured for comics. Leave us pigs to wallow in this filth. ;~; There really is pleasure to be found in having no pleasure sometimes, but in spite of myself and all critical awareness I'm enjoying this comic. You should recommend skipping chapter one and reading two through three, though, as three is where it actually gets good.
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