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Sep 24, 2005

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Regy Rusty posted:

I really hope we get a chance to see what happens when an openly hostile spirit (aside from Spender's obviously) escapes and how the Activity Club or Consortium is prepared to deal with that.

That would be an interesting situation. I have no doubt after we met Boss Leader that a spectral could choose to destroy a spirit, but while not directly stated, I get the impression such actions are not condoned by the Consortium.

Matlock Birthmark fucked around with this message at 02:40 on Nov 12, 2015

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My speculation is Hijack is going to achieve his overall goal of reaching the teacher's lounge. I think he's going to make it there pummeled in Jeff's body though.

Also, I'm going to assume Max and Johnny are going to get along quite well after this whole thing.

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Sep 24, 2005

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You know, small detail I just noticed. Ollie and RJ are already moving past the other kids in panel two. And they are already rushing in (maybe to help Max) before Johnny motivates the others.

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Sep 24, 2005

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Raenir K. Artemi posted:

My favorite detail on this page is the people pulling balls off of ball golem

And the alt-text joke about that is good too.

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Sep 24, 2005

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Huh, I wasn't expecting Hijack to lose control of Jeff from this.

Also, Lisa continuing to be great.

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Sep 24, 2005

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Well, I while I'm disappointed by this week, he should do what he needs/wants to do. That said, if I was him, I'd consider doing what Ashley Cope and others do and just take a break over the holiday months. I'd think it would be healthier for his peace of mind.

Ahh well, see you all next week.

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Sep 24, 2005

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readingatwork posted:

I will never understand the logic of wanting consistency so much that you'd be willing to cut output in half to get it.

Well it's the same either way isn't it? Half output consistent, or full output with missed updates that results in about as much comic as half output.

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neogeo0823 posted:

So, is anyone gonna email him asking him to pace himself a bit better? There's lots of good reasons why he should right here in the thread, but the way he carries himself, I don't think he's even considered it yet.

Eh, I'd feel very weird/wrong e-mailing trying to advise him what to do with his own comic. Plus, last time this discussion cropped up, it was because people were giving him a bit of crap on social media, so he might not be that receptive to suggestions about his schedule.

Hopefully someone has suggested some of the things we've talked about here, but I'd say leave it to here.

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Is this the first we've heard that spirits feel the pain of the body they are possessing? Because while Lucifer might be about to say something vindictive to Spender, it's kinda understandable why he's pissed off.

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heenato posted:

Wasn't that exactly Hijack's plan though? Did hitball go on so long that Zack forgot? His plan was specifically to hurt someone to get into the office.

While Hijack's plan was to injure a student and get to the office, he seems to be influenced by his host's feelings a bit. He was trying to hit Johnny not Max. Jeff doesn't have any problems with Max.

Also, "Fished out of the lake 13 years ago", drat Lucifer dropping backstory hints.

Matlock Birthmark fucked around with this message at 18:52 on Jan 19, 2016

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Random speculation. While I don't think it's going to go this way, Hijack might need to grab emotionally distraught people. (based on the evidence of only Jeff admittedly) And the only teacher right now that meets that criteria that we've seen is Spender. I have my doubts that Hijack could grab him, but just speculating.

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VictorGrunn posted:

Still don't see it, but it's a comic and it's not like that ruined things for me. Just a 'Here I disagree' moment.

That said, I get the feeling Hijack is a kid or something. Wii Sports, indeed.

I think Max says it pretty well. Hijack's plan in the hitball game revolved around hurting someone. Just because he tried to inflict some karmic justice on Johnny doesn't make his intentions noble here.

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Sep 24, 2005

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Well, we got to see these characters on the map, but here's a sketch Zack posted.

https://twitter.com/paranaturalzack/status/690317338512592896

Matlock Birthmark fucked around with this message at 11:01 on Jan 23, 2016

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I mean, I assumed it wouldn't work since Spender is already a pretty full ride. But I was under the impression that Hijack's power is completely different from normal spirit possession, so things like spectral color and the host's free will don't play a factor here.

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neogeo0823 posted:

Muse is reading what looks like a National Geographic magazine with a monkey in it.

I think he might be looking at the equivalent of monkey porn, given the main focus of that picture he's looking at.

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neogeo0823 posted:

I didn't wanna outright say it, but yeah, he's basically being the perverted old master right now.

Hmm, I haven't really gotten the "old master" vibe from Muse. Of all the spirits we've seen so far, he's the most IDGAF about his spectral. Like he said, do what he does, whatever the hell he wants.

Like Eightfold obviously cared for Isabel, Lucifer seems to serve a mentor roll to Spender, Thunderdog is trying to get Isaac to listen to him, Scrapdragon hasn't talked yet, but Muse apparently doesn't give a poo poo about Ed's life.

Matlock Birthmark fucked around with this message at 23:18 on Jan 27, 2016

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Who What Now posted:

So I think Muse cares. Just not about Ed's feelings.

You might have a point ya. He doesn't seem to really care what Ed feels or even what he does. That said, when Ed asks him for advice, the information he provides isn't maliciously bad or anything.

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Sep 24, 2005

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karmicknight posted:

My point is, Scrapdragon just needs more screen-time and then he'll be the perfect giant snake mentor figure for Max.

Your point seems to lead to Scrapdragon just eating Max. Which given the others track record is probably appropriate.

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Who What Now posted:

Again, I don't know about that. Muse definitely seemed concerned, or at least surprised, when Ed ran off to stupidly try and play hero.

Hey, not sure if this is just me, but your link didn't work. That said, I see which page you were referring too, and it seems that panel slipped my mind. I guess you might have the correct read on it after all.

Edit: Odd, why when I click the link does it try to take me to the page as https, that's not in the url at all?

Matlock Birthmark fucked around with this message at 00:41 on Jan 28, 2016

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Who What Now posted:

Scrap dragon may or may not have done several things incorrectly.

In its defense... SKREEE!!

Though yes, attacking boss leader probably wasn't a wise move. Lady is weird.

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Sep 24, 2005

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Hmm, you know this has nothing to do with where the comic is going or anything, but I'm now really curious about Ollie's home life. Good times.

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Shindragon posted:

That was a pretty drat good chapter.

Gotta love Isabel is careful about using her powers. Although she was using it wily nily in the gym, I guess with everyone focusing on attacking, nobody noticed her swinging wildy in mid air for no reason. :v:

If this was real life her actions in the gym would be suspicious, but she specifically used the spectral energy powers that aren't visible or have effect on normals. Ed on the other hand is just flat out being the Flash. Mind you she still used it to vault six feet into the air though, so ya.

I wonder if going into spirit mode causes a spectral enhanced physical fatigue as well. Because if I could be the Flash, I think I'd always be looking to find opportunities to be the Flash. Or hell, just pop into spirit time to clean the house.

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Sep 24, 2005

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Are you both thinking of Wilde Life? Because that's what I thought of, but it seemed a stretch given that the ghost isn't his girlfriend, and it isn't what I think of when someone says Manga.

I like Wilde Life, so here it is, though I'm pretty sure this isn't what you both were talking about.

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YES bread posted:

it's actually the huge unmedicated third degree burn on his torso that he's too cool and responsible to have a doctor look at

Ya, was going to say more likely the horrible burn. Which again makes me wonder why he tried to do the "I can handle it" line with Lucifer of all things. Force of stupid habit I guess.

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Fecha posted:

Warning people about the wire and being the only one who casually blabs about invisible wind powers? I'm bugged too, Max.

Ya, but it came from Max. Do you think Suzy would just casually accept a super power explanation when its established Max is always sarcastic?

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Ya, we have no confirmation that those two are the same person. It could be, but it just as easily could be a different character.

And you'd think Max would say something to her if he'd met her before.

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Sep 24, 2005

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I love the "help me Suzy" panel. Like a cat with those things he is.

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Sep 24, 2005

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Ha, man Isaac is easy to read isn't he. I wonder what information Zarei could trade him for what she wants to know.

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Sep 24, 2005

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Ha ha ha ha. Okay, this is the best way this could have gone.

Thanks Zack.

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Sep 24, 2005

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Not sure why Spender thinks Hijack can't teach a class. I mean that's a pretty big assumption to make.

But eh, pushing the narrative forward is a good thing.

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Ariong posted:

Could you teach a middle school class? Right now, I mean. You have thirty minutes to prepare and you can't ask anyone for help or you'll be thrown in prison. If you can't do it so well that you are indistinguishable for the person who does it for a living, you will also be thrown in prison.

Fair point. I believe I could, but giving it more thought, it probably wouldn't mesh well with the previous days class and it would be disjointed and obvious.

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Sep 24, 2005

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Additional nice touches with the spiked bat for Max, and the Lightning scar for Isaac

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Sep 24, 2005

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Well, this page explains why Isabel seems to cover for Spender so much. She apparently has mistaken "can't open up to anyone" for cool.

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oddium posted:

did spender also lose a tool ?? or perhaps a spirit to which he was a medium

Since it directly follows him commenting that Isabel and Eightfold were close, I believe he's probably thinking that he's also close with Lucifer. But that's just how I read it.

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