The Barrow Downs Newspaper

[Rune Son of Bjarne]

Who is the count of Monte Carlo?

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Who is the count of Monte Carlo?

Who indeed? ;)

Mongoose! Sorry folks! I've got the days mixed up! I thought it was Thursday today! :eek: Oh well, I'm sure you won't mind P&A a little earlier...

[Bêthberry]

My bet is from Finland, those people are too cheerful to not be causing some sort of trouble. Why just the other day there was a report of three penguins escaping from the San Antonio zoo and clogging up traffic for three hours. Need I say anymore, I think we all know who loves penguins and lives in Finland! :D

Finland, Finland, Finland (http://www.last.fm/music/Monty+Python/_/Finland) :D

I must say that after that poetry debauchery which was shockingly imposed upon my abode in my absence I am srsly exhibiting signs of bad post traumatic stress disorder. The effects are so shocking I might be inclined to suggest that Squatter's boring sky poetry emporium could be used to control that Shire Hobbit problem of which TP wrote. :eek:

[Laurinquë]

Another excellent Downer and P&A. I quite agree that the sky is indeed exceedingly dull. I also greatly appreciated the phantom's article, and I think we should put some lobbyists in Gondor to persuade Aragorn into hobbit population control via Barrow-Wights.

That may have been my favourite Downer yet!

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

Another excellent Downer and P&A. I quite agree that the sky is indeed exceedingly dull. I also greatly appreciated the phantom's article, and I think we should put some lobbyists in Gondor to persuade Aragorn into hobbit population control via Barrow-Wights.

That may have been my favourite Downer yet!Yes, I think so too! I'm getting rather hungry for hobbits!

And about that king, Aragorn I think that we should eat him too! Along with that dreadful Tom Bombadillo!

[Lindale]

and I think we should put some lobbyists in Gondor to persuade Aragorn into hobbit population control via Barrow-Wights.

A really funny way of population control, let loose a bit of Hell! Now if I took that seriously I may end up going to our Congress and tell them the best way to keep overpopulation is to release orcs. :D

[Groin Redbeard]

Wait, Alien is an explosives expert?:eek: I guess you learn something new every day.

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Wait, Alien is an explosives expert?:eek: I guess you learn something new every day.

Yes he is. Well, sort of. His blowy-up knowledge was first mentioned HERE (http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i291/JoelCornah/Episode006.jpg). There are a lot of explosions in this volume. I may tone it down in Volume 3... Or not. ;)

[Hookbill the Goomba]

With the help of the phantom, this newspaper was much easier to throw together.

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i291/JoelCornah/Week118.jpg

And, like a bowl of custard left in the oven for too long, the plot thickens and begins to smell rather bad.

http://www.freewebs.com/joelcornah/Episode%20024.JPG
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If you've any questions about what on earth is going on in P&A, it may help to go back over the previous comics. I like to plant little things that pay of AGES later. Keep your eyes open all the time.

I've not had any submissions for the P&A competition yet... Is anyone interested? :(

[Thinlómien]

Blind Hookbill... ;)

I could take part in the P&A contest... only that I can't really use paint and I've always been lousy at making comic strips. :D But I could try.

P&A and mini-headlines amused me. :D

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Blind Hookbill... ;)

I've had quite a few people SAY they'd do it. No submissions yet, though. :p

Incidental, what do you people think of the Hoody Cloaky group? I'm quite proud of Brenda Beak, the one in the pink robe and with... urm... a beak.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

I've had quite a few people SAY they'd do it. No submissions yet, though. :p

Incidental, what do you people think of the Hoody Cloaky group? I'm quite proud of Brenda Beak, the one in the pink robe and with... urm... a beak.

I like her too - she gives this kind of "concerned" look (well, that's not the proper word, but something like that).

And as for the P&A, I didn't even want to say that I will try before I actually do, but then even funnier, I forgot about that completely :D So, good you reminded me of that. I just need to find time to make it... pity, had I remembered earlier, I could have done it this weekend. You will have to wait, then.

[the phantom]

You will eventually receive a P&A from me Master Hookbill. And I know of another individual who will be doing one as well. Never fear.

And as you can see, I've turned away from cats for headline fodder. The new fodder is penguins. One guess as to where I got that idea from.

One penguin mini-headline I sent in will particularly amuse you, Legate. You'll know it when you see it. ;)

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

I may tone it down in Volume 3... Or not. ;)Or not? That kinda scares me! I hope Alien doesn't end up blowing something important up!

[Estelyn Telcontar]

Someone who's received over 10 PMs from me could easily not be awesome, but just plain pesky! :rolleyes: I'm afraid I tend to write "forum business messages" more often than personal communication these days, and those usually go to annoying posters. Present company, as always, excepted - of course! :Merisu:

[Bêthberry]

You will eventually receive a P&A from me Master Hookbill. And I know of another individual who will be doing one as well. Never fear.



Since Hooky is now 21 years of age, shouldn't that be Mister Hookbill to you, TP?

And as you can see, I've turned away from cats for headline fodder. The new fodder is penguins. One guess as to where I got that idea from.

Couldn't stand all that caterwauling outside your window all day and night, eh?

As for penguins, I've always rather smiled at Lal's sig about them, so they're probably easier material to work with. :D

[Thinlómien]

Hookbill, I would find it easier to do the P&A if I had a concrete deadline... :D

Phantom, you're a sadist.

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Hookbill, I would find it easier to do the P&A if I had a concrete deadline... :D

I think I said 31st of October. Is that acceptable?

[Thinlómien]

I think I said 31st of October. Is that acceptable?Yes. :D I'll just try to remember it, then...

[The Squatter of Amon Rûdh]

Someone who's received over 10 PMs from me could easily not be awesome, but just plain pesky!
I've had more than ten PMs from you, and I am rather annoying. I think that's Q.E.D.

There were a lot of kinks in the lead article this week. I wonder if alatar regularly attends the regatta as well.

[Diamond18]

I'm pretty sure I've had more than ten PMs from both Esty and tp, as well as a Personal Title. So I guess I'm kind of a big deal.

*shines "Elite" badge*

[Estelyn Telcontar]

OK, OK, partners in crime (i.e. REB :Merisu: ) are definitely exceptions! Not pesky, no, good master, not pesky at all...

So as not to break the rules I have to enforce (I'd have to delete my own post and send myself a stern reprimand by PM! :eek: ) here's an on-topic comment:

I love the brief comments that frequently introduce the P&A strips - the "thickening plot like custard" amuses me greatly!

[Boromir88]

Someone who's received over 10 PMs from me could easily not be awesome, but just plain pesky!~Esty
Well, that pesky person still is being important, just not in a positive way. Kind of look at how Saruman was important, just really evil. :p

[Morthoron]

Well, that pesky person still is being important, just not in a positive way. Kind of look at how Saruman was important, just really evil. :p

Thanks for the clarification. I now feel better about the pms I've gotten from Estelyn. ;)

[Boromir88]

Morthoron, I'm also talking from personal experience. :D I'm sure we all at some point in time (and several times more) are pests.

P.S. see if the phantom sends you a PM that doesn't just mean it was important enough that he noticed, but that it was so important he spent his own time to send a personal response. If Esty sends you something, by her own admission, it probably isn't a good thing. So really what it boils down to, is you need to get tp's attention and be annoying (in moderation).

[Lalwendë]

Can I just say, as a new comics fangirl, how cool it is to be in a comic strip, and how utterly cool it is to be barfed on by Alien :D

*wipes carrots and peas off cloak*

[the phantom]

Actually, Beth, I was meaning "Master" as in "Master of 'The Downer', and master of us lowly writers, and master of Downs related entertainment". I suppose I could say "Lord", but he always tells me not to call him that in public.

And regarding the switch from cats to penguins, I figured it'd cut down on the hate-mail. Each time an anti-cat headline hit the front page my mailbox was flooded with death threats. This past week's anti-penguin headlines only yielded one single death threat. Though the writer attempted to remain anonymous, the source is rather obvious. And I seriously doubt the threat could be carried out by such a distant individual.

Yes, Di- you're a big deal. Ranked in the top ten for certain.
So really what it boils down to, is you need to get tp's attention and be annoying.
That should totally be listed in the forum rules.

In addition to participating intelligently and respectfully, we also recommend that all new members attempt to gain the attention of the phantom somehow. And finally, please be annoying from time to time.

I bet Esty is going to put that up somewhere in the N&N forum.

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Can I just say, as a new comics fangirl, how cool it is to be in a comic strip, and how utterly cool it is to be barfed on by Alien :D

*wipes carrots and peas off cloak*

I can assure you, things get much, MUCH messier for your character. :eek:

Also, you KNOW you're an elite Downer if you've appeared in The Phantom and Alien. ;)

[Lalwendë]

I can assure you, things get much, MUCH messier for your character. :eek:




Awesome, I'm always up for a gorefest :cool:

[Boromir88]

I bet Esty is going to put that up somewhere in the N&N forum.~the phantom
Would the true test of importance than be getting a request from tp asking for our opinion in a thread/joining in a game?

But I will say if you get Esty to put that up on N&N that's good...that's true power. ;)

[Hookbill the Goomba]

As Lal and Alien investigate the mysterious oats, they have no idea what kinds of things are living in the sewers... Mostly rats.

http://www.freewebs.com/joelcornah/Episode%20025.JPG

Hope you're all enjoying this volume. If you're wondering, this volume will be 100 episodes long. Volume 3, on the other hand, is probably going to be much longer. And Volume 4! Goodness me! I have no idea.
Basically, as we approach episode 50, we reach the first climax of the serise. From there it builds and builds until the shocking ending of episode 100. And, I hope you find the finale VERY surprising.

[Laurinquë]

Ah, the nice lovely non sequiturs Alien throws out!

[Lalwendë]

Curses! I cannot give rep to the Super Hat!

By the way, is it a trilby?

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Curses! I cannot give rep to the Super Hat!

By the way, is it a trilby?

Yes, a very badly drawn trilby. :D
Do keep the hat factory in mind. Although, I will point out that its relevance won't pay off until Volume 4, I'm afraid. ;)

[Lalwendë]

Yes, a very badly drawn trilby. :D
Do keep the hat factory in mind. Although, I will point out that its relevance won't pay off until Volume 4, I'm afraid. ;)

You are turning into Alan Moore with all these tricksy references that don't play out until much later on. :cool:

[Mithalwen]

*choking to death*

Phantom, you poor deluded soul. But I do adore you utterly :Merisu: apart from the anti-cat thing, your only flaw which you seem to be correcting... :p

[alatar]

What Balderdash! The new issue has me scratching my head in amazement over where they get their writers. One can only assume that the recent Barrow Downs Newspaper article was written about some other alatar, as it surely wasn't this nick. Two items from the article clearly indicate that the writer was either (1) writing about some other nit-cradling carrier of Pediculus humanus capitis, or (2) making up the entire story from whole (infested) clothe.

Item 1 - "...he <alatar> is a 'Well respected Man about town.'" As if! The town folk consider me to be a nuisance, and if it weren't for the moat, I'd have already felt the pinch of pitchforks by the light of torches. However, I respected myself, and were to travel about the town...but that couldn't be it.
Item 2 - "Friends of alatar..." Are there any left, and those not in hiding surely wouldn't want the gleam of press coverage?

Bah!

[Groin Redbeard]

Wait a minute, I just noticed something: Alien has invisible hands! :eek:

A hat factory? Does this mean that they can manufacture those Indiana Jones fedora's to all the Downers?:D I believe you did an article on that a while back.

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Wait a minute, I just noticed something: Alien has invisible hands! :eek:

This was established many, MANY years (http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i291/JoelCornah/News/PandA010.jpg) ago. I thought everyone knew... :o

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

Wait a minute, I just noticed something: Alien has invisible hands! :eek:

A hat factory? Does this mean that they can manufacture those Indiana Jones fedora's to all the Downers?:D I believe you did an article on that a while back.Yes, he did.
I can't believe that you didn't know that Alien had invisible hands! Groin, you pay less attention than I do!:eek:

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Grab your hats, eat your soup and climb the ladders! It's time for the News! The phantom's work has, once again, saved me tearing my hair out. Let us give him cakes of many kinds.

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i291/JoelCornah/Week119.jpg

This week, The Phantom finds that the plot is a bit like a burnt dog; unusual, useless and it smells a bit.

http://www.freewebs.com/joelcornah/Episode%20026.JPG

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So far I've received one entry for the P&A contest. I will post it up on the website at the end of the month. I'll let you all see the entries and then I'll set up a pole for you to vote on which one should win. The winner will get the next five episodes of P&A and a special picture from Volume 3! :eek:
I did consider giving away a P&A T-Shirt (I found a website that let me make them), but wasn't sure the mods would be comfortable with it. To be honest, I wasn't. I'm no sell out! Not yet, anyway...

...

Buy Pepsi!

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Ignore that.

[Morthoron]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

To the person and/or persons dubiously titled 'Editor' and/or 'Editorial Staff':

It is rare that I appear on these pages as myself. I usually write op/ed pieces as some lunatic persona with a clever pseudonym lampooning a tabloid that in itself is a satire of any number of exploitative rags disregarding truth and ethics in the wacky world of the prurient press; however, your front-page blurb 'Phantom Criticized For Mithalwen Article' has gone beyond the pale (and beyond pale in a BD sense is quite ashen). To say that I have been misquoted is an understatement. Let's break down the statements you purport to be mine, as opposed to what I actually said:

First, you claim I said, "What he's doing is an insult to true journalism."

Yet, what I actually stated is as follows (with your out-of-context edits in bold, underlined print):

What an extraordinary article by The Phantom! He's offered a brief but poignant biography of Mithalwen, doing so in an unbiased and colorful manner. It is an undeniable treat to have read such an offering from a newspaper that usually stoops to insult and innuendo. I am gratified to heap honors upon Phantom, and the steps The Downer is making to become the epitome of true journalism.

And then to make matters worse, you claim I said, "A newspaper is supposed to be used for the purpose of reporting, not winking at your friends."

Again, my actual statement, which concerned my new puppy and had nothing to do with the article at all, is as follows (with your out-of-context edits in bold, underlined print):

In house-breaking a puppy, I find soiled newspaper (from the area within the house where the dog is supposed to be paper-trained) is excellent for the purpose of guiding the puppy to doing his duty out-of-doors (if anyone else is involved in training of the puppy, make sure he or she is reporting the progress of the pup -- consistency is important!). When the puppy is ready to advance from paper-training, just take the soiled newspaper outside to a specified area and place the puppy adjacent to the paper, and the scent usually does the rest. But be warned: house-breaking is a serious business, and should not be taken lightheartedly with much winking and nodding. Dogs, even immature puppies, look at your behavior and behave in lke manner. You must be a dog's master before you can be friends.

I find the inept and libelous methods with which you manage to warp the truth to be mind-bogglingly addled, and, truth to tell, utterly unnecessary, particularly since I insult your paper on a regular basis without any need for redaction, blue penciling, deletions, insertions, abridging, abbreviating or edits of any sort.

Sincerely,
Morthoron the Dark Elf
Nan Elmoth, Doriath

[Estelyn Telcontar]

Concerned as I am for the welfare of Downs members, I have thought of a solution that could help Greenie to achieve her usual colour: if we find someone with jaundice to infect her, the combination of yellow with her blues ought to bring the desired results.

[Hookbill the Goomba]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

To the person and/or persons dubiously titled 'Editor' and/or 'Editorial Staff':

...

Sincerely,
Morthoron the Dark Elf
Nan Elmoth, Doriath


Dear Morthoron,

Do you think you are the first person we have done this to? Indeed, there is a helpline and everything! Please Contact The Saucepan Man for more details.

Yours,
The Bed Eater

[Morai]

In house-breaking a puppy, I find soiled newspaper (from the area within the house where the dog is supposed to be paper-trained) is excellent for the purpose of guiding the puppy to doing his duty out-of-doors (if anyone else is involved in training of the puppy, make sure he or she is reporting the progress of the pup -- consistency is important!). When the puppy is ready to advance from paper-training, just take the soiled newspaper outside to a specified area and place the puppy adjacent to the paper, and the scent usually does the rest. But be warned: house-breaking is a serious business, and should not be taken lightheartedly with much winking and nodding. Dogs, even immature puppies, look at your behavior and behave in lke manner. You must be a dog's master before you can be friends.


Hm....perhaps the article was too long. That is some major "editing" though. I suppose it comes with the job title. The Editor simply outdid himself. :Merisu:

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

He he! This is all rubbish! This newspaper! I've really got nothing to say, but I liked it. Let's have another next week! PLEEASE!

[Formendacil]

Dear Morthoron,

Do you think you are the first person we have done this to? Indeed, there is a helpline and everything! Please Contact The Saucepan Man for more details.

Yours,
The Bed Eater

Of course, I hope you realise that the editors occasionally mess up and do this to the outgoing mail as well as the incoming...

Dear Morthoron,

Do you think you are the king of Gondor? Really sir, we must protest, as I have it on good authority that Legate of Amon Lanc has a claim to this title, and as the first person we have heard this from, his must be the superior claim in our eyes.

Since you are not the king of Gondor it is clear that you must be a hatter, and clearly on your way to insanity. What have we done to earn your ire? I assure you, we should really like to know this, in order to publish it. News is hard to come by, right? Indeed, there is talk of setting up a helpline for us and everything! Please Contact The Saucepan Man for more details about your irrational hatred, so that we can get a story of him chasing you off his lawn.

Yours,
The Best Mud Eater



Oh dear! It is too much fun messing with people's mail like this!

[Durelin]

To the Editorial Staff of The Downer periodical,

We of the Canine Protection and Unification Group would first like to say that we hope it is not to presumptuous to assume that an “editorial staff” does indeed exist for The Downer publication. We also apologize for any insult that may have been caused by our greeting if you are still posing as a “newspaper”, and thus a reliable source of news.

As for our purpose for writing, it has come to the CPUG’s attention that The Downer not only regularly displays but also promotes the oppression of animals, particularly our canine friends. In your most recent publication, you belittle the canis genus to the extreme. Whether or not a being smells or is burnt has nothing to do whatsoever with that being being a useful member of society deserving respect.

We are happy to see that you are taking steps in a good direction by allowing the voice of the equine minority to be heard, but it seems there is still a long way to go for our canine brothers and sisters.

We hope that in the future you will be more thoughtful in your treatment of man’s best friend. We also hope that you may begin on a program to recovery and redemption by picking up a copy of CPUG’s own publication, Canine Living. In this week’s edition, we specifically suggest the article “Doo on the Grass: It’s Good for the Environment and Okay for You”.

Respectfully,
The Canine Protection and Unification Group

[Hookbill the Goomba]

THE DOWNER EDITORIAL STAFF:

http://www.dannystrixkix.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/1735LG.jpg

It makes all the decisions.

In response to the above criticisms;

Dead dogs are, according to our research, funnier than being shot through the lungs. So unless you wish to be shot through the lungs, kindly refrain from troubling Mr Stafferson with such complaints. He has a lot on his mind as his wife has just left him and his nine children have all become pencils.

Yours,
The Editorial Staff's assistant,
Sir Henry Rawlinson.

[Durelin]

Yay violence!™

[Lalwendë]

Dear Editor,

Has it ever struck you as deeply ironic that all these 'letters in green ink' you receive from friendly crackpots are actually written in green ink?

Yours

Maddus McMad of Madchester.




:smokin:

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Lal and Alien continue to wonder why anyone would want to blow up Eomer's house... Well, Lal is wondering, Alien is just looking for more beans.

http://www.freewebs.com/joelcornah/Episode%20027.JPG
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[Lalwendë]

Oh!!! I'm going to have to have therapy after being witness to that horrific murder!!!

:eek:










*something for Barrow Downs Products to invest in, then....*

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Oh!!! I'm going to have to have therapy after being witness to that horrific murder!!!

This scene will get a little more horrific next Thursday, I'm afraid. :eek:

[Groin Redbeard]

This scene will get a little more horrific next Thursday, I'm afraid. :eek:

Yehaw for violence! :D I hope Morm survives, but I guess I'll have to wait until monday. :)

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Yehaw for violence! :D I hope Morm survives, but I guess I'll have to wait until monday. :)

You'll actually have to wait until Thursday to see what happens to Morm. On Monday we catch up with The Phantom and the Hoody Cloaky Group. :)

[Lalwendë]

This scene will get a little more horrific next Thursday, I'm afraid. :eek:

Will I need to bring a mop? Or will I be better off with a jar of Kalms?

:eek:

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

I LOVED the P and A!!!!!!! I couldn't stop laughing. I almost ESPLODED!!!

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Without the phantom, you'd have to enjoy my hopeless attempts at humour. His hopeless attempts are much less time consuming...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i291/JoelCornah/Week120.jpg

As the adventures deepens, The Phantom wonders if all that digging was indeed necessary...

http://www.freewebs.com/joelcornah/Episode%20028.JPG
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I'm still accepting entries for the Phantom and Alien competition! So far I've received two... Come on, people! More are needed! :p

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

How long do we have to get them in, Hooky?

[Hookbill the Goomba]

The deadline for the P&A contest is the 31st of October... So, Friday. As long as I get it before Saturday morning, I'll accept it. :)

[Laurinquë]

Is a joint effort allowed? TheGreatElvenWarrior and I are planning to put one together you see. She came up with the idea (being much more amusing than I) and I would draw it.

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Is a joint effort allowed? TheGreatElvenWarrior and I are planning to put one together you see. She came up with the idea (being much more amusing than I) and I would draw it.

I've no problem with that. Volume Three will probably be drawn by my brother, due mostly to the fact that the stor is too ambitious for my artistic skills. :(

[Thinlómien]

Greenie has agreed to be my partner in crime, so we will do our contest work together... Beware. :smokin:

[Estelyn Telcontar]

I could've predicted that that horrible photo would turn up in the Downer. The photographer (we're not mentioning names, are we, Hookbill? ) told me that he wanted a picture of the paper and that I wouldn't show on it. :rolleyes:

[Morthoron]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Sirs,

We at the North Downs Renaissance Festival express our blistering outrage concerning the staggering loss suffered by many of our performers in the wake of the stunning revelation that Ms. Telcontar has been stealing warts for years. You might not be aware, but the re-enactors, performers and staff of North Downs Renaissance Festival rely on such disfigurements as warts to complete the look and feel of an actual 15th century village. We pride ourselves in looking like characters from a Bruegel painting. This requires much sacrifice on the part of our performers -- some of the more zealous re-enactors have sawed off their own legs, pulled out teeth, and have contracted small pox in order to better mimic actual medieval beggars, mendicants and yeomen. Most have not bathed in years, and eat only acorns and onions to assure authenticity.

By our estimates, Ms. Telcontar has made off with at least twenty pounds worth of warts from our organization. It may not seem like much, but considering the rather insubstantial weight of the average mole (even the big, pulsing hairy ones), the loss is prodigious. In addition, many of our performers have expressed a concern that perhaps warts were not the only bodily deformities Ms. Telcontar has removed. There are reports of missing wens, goiters and moles as well. This represents a tremendous deficit in the authentic hideousness we wish to portray, and an irretrievable loss in time invested in growing such deformities (it takes years to grow a great goiter!).

In conclusion, we hope Ms. Telcontar shows true remorse regarding her crime and returns the purloined pimples. Her crime is a pock-mark on an otherwise unblemished record, but such an act of mercy would soothe bruised egos, calm public inflammation, reduce scarring and be a method of face-saving. We can well understand the growth of her wart-infatuation (who doesn't envy a well-formed wart or a mighty mole?), and do not wish to lump her with other more freckled criminals. She needn't carry the stigma of her mottled crime like a birthmark for the rest of her life.

Yours truly,
Verruca Vulgaris
Coordinator of Stumps, Bumps and Boils
North Downs Renaissance Festival

[Bêthberry]

What I want to know is, is it con tro' versy Esty has engaged in, or con' troversy?

[Hookbill the Goomba]

What I want to know is, is it con tro' versy Esty has engaged in, or con' troversy?

Both. :p

I was just looking at the next P&A I'm to upload... I REALLY hope Morm isn't offended or disgusted by it... :eek:

[THE Ka]

We pride ourselves in looking like characters from a Bruegel painting

The elder or younger?:smokin:

I think Esty would have greater fun going after Hell Brueghel, given his taste for the warty and weird, but she still faces the ineffable problem we all face: Which Bruegel is a Bruegel?

~ I swear I never made another Bruegel Ka

[Groin Redbeard]

Not too long until the 31st! :D

Hey Esty, you can go ahead and keep those warts, I really have no use for them.:D Let's just hope that Aganzir won't have to kiss me (that really was gross Hookbill:eek:).

[Aganzir]

*French kisses Groin Redbeard*

[Groin Redbeard]

*French kisses Groin Redbeard*

:eek:Just for that you're going down in WW!:p:D

[Aganzir]

Just for that you're going down in WW!
Tsk tsk, you called it upon yourself. :p

Funny paper, Hookbill. Especially the wart article & penguin-related mini headline. ;)

[the phantom]

*leaps in front of Groin and intercepts kiss*

[Hookbill the Goomba]

The full extent of Alien's obscene acts is revealed! Or rather, made slightly more disturbing. Just like the over all plot!

http://www.freewebs.com/joelcornah/Episode%20029.JPG

On Monday, we check in with every one's favorite phantom... The Phantom!

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

I'm liking that shopping list!:D

[Groin Redbeard]

I wonder where he'd go to get that, definitely not Wal-Mart or K-Mart, something very special is all I can say.;)

Also, for those who couldn't read the small print on the scroll it says: "Fish Man will soon be ready to take over the Barrow Downs."

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

I wonder where he'd go to get that, definitely not Wal-Mart or K-Mart, something very special is all I can say.;)

Also, for those who couldn't read the small print on the scroll it says: "Fish Man will soon be ready to take over the Barrow Downs."
Definentely, someplace that I've never gone shopping! Not that I've been shopping at K-Mart or Wal-Mart for a while...

[Morai]

Definentely, someplace that I've never gone shopping! Not that I've been shopping at K-Mart or Wal-Mart for a while...

I'm thinking the internet. I'd buy Downs domination off the internet. :Merisu:

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Today is the last day to get your Phantom and Alien comics in! Remember; all your own art work, don't copy mine, make it self contained, and make it funny. I know what you're thinking, "Since when was The Phantom and Alien funny?" well, now is your chance to make it funny! :D

The winner(s) will receive: the next five episodes of Volume 2 and Episode one of Volume 3: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket. :cool:
The runners up will get the next three episodes.
Everyone who enters will receive a special picture that no one else will see.

[Thinlómien]

Aieee, honestly, I'm not sure if Greenie and I will make it. :( *sigh* :)

[Volo]

Hook the Bill, next contest you hold, make it a P&A cover contest. :D The idea being that everyone takes one of your episodes and creates it anew with their own art. It could be loads of fun.

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Okay, I had Four entries for the contest. Picking a winner was difficult, but I think I made the right choice and was NOT bribed in any way. Ignore my new golden hat.

First Prize goes to this combined effort from The Phantom himself and Aganzir! You two can expect your reward in your PM boxes soon...

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The prize for most well thought out goes to Legates at first confusing comic. Read it once or twice. Read it backwards. Read it upside down. It MAY make sense eventually...

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The prize for best punchline goes to Gwathagor's effort...

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The prize for 'Most Confusing' goes to Volo's spewing...

ANYONE WHO CAN WORK OUT WHAT'S SUPPOSED TO BE GOING ON IS A BETTER WIGHT THAN I (http://i37.tinypic.com/jk9isi.jpg)...

Thanks to all of you! I am most impressed with your work!

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Hey, I really liked all of these! Even the first one, which was kind of disgusting at times (and not least because of the fact that it won :p :D ). But I had fun even making the comic, so thanks for that opportunity, Hookbill :)

And yes, when it comes to reading my comic, I think reading it at least twice is necessary...

[Aganzir]

Yay! Thanks. I read the next volumes and they were great. ;)

All your works were really crazy but that's the point of it I guess. Legate's was the most bewildering though. Gwath's made me smirk, and Volo's made me laugh almost hysterically. Did you actually have yourself exploded? And what is the Prime Minister of Finland doing there? :D

[THE Ka]

I like how Volo added the extra fire exploding from his arm-nubs, good attention to detail!:)

Also, officially am jealous at Aganzir's ability at angles and perspective, no wonder you made first!

~ Ka

[Aganzir]

Also, officially am jealous at Aganzir's ability at angles and perspective, no wonder you made first!
Thanks. :) Though would you believe if I said I'm actually horrible at drawing angles and perspective (since I really am, at least by my own criteria ;))?

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Ignoring the Downs' clock because it's WRONG. Here is this week's Newspaper.
The second story was by Formendacil. Thanks and gold go to him. The mini headlines were by the phantom. A dustbin full of beaks go to him.

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This week, The Phantom is sworn in to The Hoody Cloaky Group. The swearing in involved an awful lot of swearing, I can tell you. We were told that the episode was not fit for showing, hence, this one is a few hours after last Monday's episode. Still, that old plot s getting nice and thick. Like a pudding in a dog's stomach.

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The Downer is still open to any submissions you want to make. Want to get your story in 'print'? Just PM it to me and I'll throw it in. As long as it's not dreadfully offensive. Nothing about the BWH's recent *cough* toilet troubles. We promised him we wouldn't mention the terrible mess he made.

[Oddwen]

A super-secret hoody-cloaky stupidity fighting group of vigilantes?? Where do I sign up?? Are we allowed to use violent sarcasm??

I got my PandA fanart ah...um... thirteen percent done? Yeah. At least that much.

[Aganzir]

Ewwww.

The miniheadlines made me crack up.
And the Finland Four.

Should I also replace my blood with beer? Would phantom love me more?

[Morai]

Seconded, I love that theme. Good thing I'm a "person" not a "people."

As for the articles...of course Oxonmoot doesn't exist. It's a conspiracy really, to make poor people (er...persons) like me envious of those Europeans and their lovely accents. *sniff*

[Laurinquë]

I quite agree with Morai. There is absolutely no evidence that Oxonmoot actually occurs. We all know how good Hookbill is with photo-shop.

If these Europeans really want to convince us that Oxonmoot is real, then they should buy all of us North Americans plane tickets to England! And, as final proof, put us up an five star hotels.

As for The Sandwich and Lettuce Appreciation Society, where I can I acquire an application to join?

[Lalwendë]

I wonder where he'd go to get that, definitely not Wal-Mart or K-Mart, something very special is all I can say.;)


Greggs? ;)

Sinsterly, LMP, the retired world dictator, looks like he's standing on Parbold Hill. Something you are not telling us, Mr Hookbill? :eek:

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Should I also replace my blood with beer? Would phantom love me more?

I am pretty sure you'll be putting yourself in a lot of risk...

Anyway, yes, I liked this Downer, and especially the second article cracked me up... and the mini-headlines... well... now I see, this was what you were warning me about, tp...

[Aganzir]

well... now I see, this was what you were warning me about, tp...
Is it difficult to type with penguin flippers?

[Groin Redbeard]

Excellent job on the Phantom and alien articles. Though I must say that Aganzir's alien rendition scared me.:eek:

The Bread People? Does that have anything to do with my cousin Groin Breadbeard?:D

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Sinsterly, LMP, the retired world dictator, looks like he's standing on Parbold Hill. Something you are not telling us, Mr Hookbill? :eek:

The Downer would like to assure all readers that we do not cave in to bribes, threats about our houses and or hills, or being pelted with stones. Now, if you'll excuse me, I will be heading to the most expensive private hospital in town for completely unrelated stone-pelting injuries.

The Bread People? Does that have anything to do with my cousin Groin Breadbeard?

Possibly. Has he gone missing recently? If so, please ask LMP about it. I'm sure he'll have interesting things to say. ;)

[Oddwen]

The Sandwich and Lettuce Appreciation Society

The only Beef I have with this fine organization is that it should have been named the Sandwich And Lettuce Appreciation Dictatorship.

[Bêthberry]

I am surprised and aghast and really amused by the Downers' sudden foray into American politics.

I allude of course to the headline, "Man annoyed by late bus: 'It was supposed to be here by now.' "

Although why John McCain would speak to the Downer about his derailed Straight Talk Express I'm not sure. Perhaps that's why he went for anonemnity. :D

[Thinlómien]

They are wings, not flippers! Flipper, that's a dolphin! *glares*

[Lalwendë]

The only Beef I have with this fine organization is that it should have been named the Sandwich And Lettuce Appreciation Dictatorship.

Whereas I don't have a Beef with it, just a Bacon and Tomato.




*grabs coat*

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

I quite agree with Morai. There is absolutely no evidence that Oxonmoot actually occurs. We all know how good Hookbill is with photo-shop.

If these Europeans really want to convince us that Oxonmoot is real, then they should buy all of us North Americans plane tickets to England! And, as final proof, put us up an five star hotels.

As for The Sandwich and Lettuce Appreciation Society, where I can I acquire an application to join?I quite agree with Lauri! I do believe that the European Downers should all buy use poor unfortunate North American Downers plane tickets, and provide accommodation for the "Oxonmoot" so that they can prove to us that it actually exists!

Even though I will be going to England next summer, I wont be going when Oxonmoot time is around. So there is just further reason to pay for us!

[Rune Son of Bjarne]

Forget about plane tickets, you should just build a ship and take the straight road.

[THE Ka]

Forget about plane tickets, you should just build a ship and take the straight road.

I thought you said prolonged travel by water was the worst?:p

Besides, I'd have to sail through Panama first, or go through the Arctic Circle (now that it's melting), but I might be kept in holding/and or charged with trespassing, considering everyone's fighting over it like a bunch of toddlers. Tisk, tisk.:rolleyes:


~ Ka

[Morai]

Besides, I'd have to sail through Panama first, or go through the Arctic Circle (now that it's melting), but I might be kept in holding/and or charged with trespassing, considering everyone's fighting over it like a bunch of toddlers. Tisk, tisk.


I'm in the same "boat." If only it could sail through land.

[Lalwendë]

Forget about plane tickets, you should just build a ship and take the straight road.

It'd certainly beat flying in one of Branson's airborne sheds and then enduring Terminal 5 ;)

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Lal and Alien get to know Davem a little better. The plot thickens, the story gets sillier, and there's a suspicious smell coming from the basement. I think John Fillis got locked down there with no toilet.

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What's going to happen next? Tune in on Monday to see how The Phantom gets on with the increasingly traitorous Hoody-Cloaky group! :eek:

[Groin Redbeard]

Awww, this Phantom and Alien made me sad instead of happy. Poor Alien, he looked so happy until his chips ran out.:(

Looking forward to Monday Hookbill.:D

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

That is exactly how I felt during lunchtime today! And tonight! Lauri and I were watching the rest of season three (of Doctor Who, that is), and we ran out of crisps way before we finished watching it! AND NOW WE HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL THE END OF THE MONTH TO SEE THE NEXT ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Put in place by Laurinque after the post was alredy done) -You know, I have a real name....... It's Laurinque. NOT Lauri!

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Apologies in advance. I know it's earlier than usual and the quality and alignment is probably off here and there. But I only got home a few hours ago and had to make this. I'm also feeling ill and am going to bed so won't be able to post this up at midnight as I usually do.

For the first time a while, I had to do this all by myself.

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The Phantom learns where the Hoody-cloaky people meet. I am well aware of the spelling mistake in the last panel...

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[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Ha, I actually liked this one a lot. It is once again the classic kind of The Downer, which is quite refreshing. *whispers to everybody except for the phantom*: "It was about time."

By the way: more than any spelling mistakes (to which I am lately used from everywhere ;) ), I am most intrigued by Phantom's expression in the second picture. Impressive. Most impressive.

And hoping you are going to feel better soon, Hookiee.

(Whoever guesses from this post what kind of SF I have been messing with lately, wins a tart made of apples and liquid hydrogen. Results may vary.)

[Morthoron]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

To whom it may concern:

I am just dropping a line to commend a superlative article in the most recent 'Downer, entitled ''Panic as Burning Bloke Enters Playground" by E. D. Derek. It was the type of iconoclastic piece that shatters the apathetically lethargic mood that currently holds our society in thrall by subtley skewering newspapers' outmoded habits of attempting to report news in a factual manner, using grammar and punctuation, or trying to make sense. The article had none of this folderol -- how refreshing! Or to put things in context, as Mr. Derek said, "Lah lah foo foo, mongoose on toast." Brilliant!

It was rather like James Joyce and ee cummings had bumped uglies on the editor's desk, right atop the galleys for the latest edition of the paper (I guess one would call it a news leak). It was bold! It was masterful! I couldn't understand a word of it! I was so excited, I went right out and set fire to my garage as a beacon for the whole world to see. Unfortunately, the fire spread to several of my neighbor's houses, and I have been arrested for arson. But that doesn't matter, because a literary luminary has this day been born! I had tried to share my joy with other cellmates, but they seem put off by my ardor, and they have asked the guards that I be removed and put into solitary confinement.

In closing, I can only say that the cell in solitary has 14,364 colored dots on the floor and each speaks in one or another dialect current in 18th century B.C. (I enjoyed the 'Hammurabi and the whore of Bablyon' jokes at first, but the Amorites are rather crude, and it is not at all mannerly that they keep mentioning the need for blood sacrifice to the goddess Ishtar).

Sincerely,
Ibin Suffrin DuLac-O'Sense
Chairman, Lard and Sugar Refineries Board
Chicago, Ill

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

The second story is my favourite! I do like the hiding place for the Hoody-Cloaky group!

By the way, I hope you get better soon, Hookbilly!

[Rune Son of Bjarne]

I actually became a judge because I missed my long hair. . .and because I love silly dances.

[Hookbill the Goomba]

AAAAGGGHHH!!! Sorry, many things happened today and I almost forgot about P&A. This week, Alien puts his liking of explosives and eating things together. GREAT!

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[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Oh, but the last picture of this comic I really like. Alien looks cute again :D

[Lalwendë]

Oh, but the last picture of this comic I really like. Alien looks cute again :D

Yes, and the expression of sheer exasperation on me face is one I am familiar with :eek:

I had a thought. If you could find an old green sock and some of those packets of 'eyes' that you buy in craft shops, you could make an Alien puppet to frighten errr....kids and old ladies with.

[Groin Redbeard]

Why is there a sudden outbrake of crying in with the characters. If it wasn't for Davem's hilarious comforting of Lalwende this would have made me sad again.:(

Anyway, I like how the plot is unfolding.:)

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Yes, and the expression of sheer exasperation on me face is one I am familiar with :eek:

I had a thought. If you could find an old green sock and some of those packets of 'eyes' that you buy in craft shops, you could make an Alien puppet to frighten errr....kids and old ladies with.

You have no idea how close I came to doing this once upon a time. I didn't because I couldn't find a sock of the right shade of green. (I do have a pretty good Phantom Puppet, though... I am sad, I know...)

[Lalwendë]

You have no idea how close I came to doing this once upon a time. I didn't because I couldn't find a sock of the right shade of green. (I do have a pretty good Phantom Puppet, though... I am sad, I know...)

Actually, do Burscough FC have green socks? Their strip is that colour. You could sneak in and nick one :D

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

I think I have socks that are the same colour as Alien... maybe I could make an Alien puppet! I love the idea!!!!

[Lindale]

Actually I do have green socks of that shade, but I don't know where to buy those googly eyes. But I used to make sock puppets for high school plays. :D

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Okay, new idea for The Phantom and Alien Christmas special... Make your own Phantom or Alien (or both) puppets! Not sure how I'd organise it though... I don't it's fair to have just me decide a winner, so I'd like a few judges.

Maybe people with access to video cameras could make little 10-30 second clips of their puppets telling a joke or something?

Ideas?

[Morai]

Maybe people with access to video cameras could make little 10-30 second clips of their puppets telling a joke or something?

Ideas?

How about a funny puppet skit that's about the length of your average P & A comic strip?

[Lalwendë]

It's how to get the teeth that puzzles me. Maybe walk around in the sock on a floor covered in big toast crumbs for a bit in the hope they stick? ;)

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

I just have one question. How does one make a stick of dynamite with oats? I don't think that I want to eat oatmeal anymore...

[Oddwen]

It's how to get the teeth that puzzles me. Maybe walk around in the sock on a floor covered in big toast crumbs for a bit in the hope they stick? ;)

Hmm, popcorn?

Gasp, I just realized I also have green socks!

I just have one question. How does one make a stick of dynamite with oats? I don't think that I want to eat oatmeal anymore...

Well, flour will explode if it's lit on fire in an enclosed space, perhaps oats do as well.

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

Hmm, popcorn?

Gasp, I just realized I also have green socks!ALIEN SOCKS!!!!!!!!

That's a bit weird, walking around with Alien on your feet? I think that I should turn my green socks into an Alien puppet! I could give it to my little brother for Christmas! He would like it, of course he'd like a John Fillis sock better! He's a big fan!

[Laurinquë]

While we are on the topic of socks, I'd like to say that I have this pair of socks that are bright, Alien-green and have these two big, round "Alien eyes" along the sides. And at the top, where the hole is, it has a row of teeth. They're an amazing pair of socks, but technically it's supposed to be alligators. I will now refer to them as my"Alien socks". :D

[Nerwen]

It's how to get the teeth that puzzles me. Maybe walk around in the sock on a floor covered in big toast crumbs for a bit in the hope they stick? ;)

If you want a serious answer– cut the teeth out of felt and sew/glue them on.

[Hookbill the Goomba]

As Big Ben rings out to annoy the people in close vicinity, I see that it's technically Monday here in Blighty. So, without further delay, here is the real news that is real.

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This week, The Phantom goes solo. Oh how his ego will grow. Just like the plot in a pot of quick grow cement... Wait... Does cement grow? I don't care, I'm going with that.

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If you have any suggestions for a P&A or general Downer christmas antics, please let us know. We want this to be an extravaganza of special magnificence! :D

Why am I saying 'we' as if there's a team of people working on this paper? Why do I keep asking myself these questions that make me look stupid? And Why do I publish them on the Internet for all to see? I think it must be the poisoned horse I met today.

[Morthoron]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR (Sung to the tune of 'Thick as a Brick')

Dear Downer Staff:

I hope you don't mind this editorial roast,
But your eyelids might blister while you're reading this post.
I oft' times do wonder if your writers can think --
Your grammar's atrocious and your spelling, it stinks.
But no news is good news on the Downs,
With the Barrow Wight making his rounds,
And Phantom and Alien are profound --
If you're dead in the head.

And this journalistic nightmare just won't go away,
Like a tidal wave of gravy that Oddwen has sprayed.
The sadists are typing with tongues in their cheeks
For the next edition due at the start of the week.
But the Downer is getting surreal,
Like Salvador Dali in high heels,
Whose fishnet stockings only appeal --
When you're dead in the head.

And the nausea I feel
Is welling today.
The Downer's a bad dream
I have every Sunday!
And I look with dread
(But I look just the same).

Bring me down some more beer, get me dazed till I puke.
I need to get wasted, to tell you the truth;
In order to read anymore of this tripe.

Sincerely,
Jethro Tull
Agronomist, Inventor of the Seed Drill
Shalbourne, Berkshire, England

[Oddwen]

...

Wow, that gravy...looks gross. Green, even.

[THE Ka]

The white room is probably the phantom's equilvalent of white noise, I'm guessing?

~ white walls and rooms are sad, poor things Ka

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Lal and Alien continue their adventure. But, as usual, Alien's grasp on the situation is some what tenuous. As is, it seems, my ability to draw explosions...

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[Lalwendë]

OK, who has been feeding the birds oats soaked in petrol? Tut tut. :eek:

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

OK, who has been feeding the birds oats soaked in petrol? Tut tut. :eek:

I see our Inspector Lalwendë is getting into the job :D

[Lalwendë]

I see our Inspector Lalwendë is getting into the job :D

Meh-hehe! I'm starting to lose touch with the boundaries of real me and fictional me. Help! :eek:

Now I must file those police reports...

[Morai]

Meh-hehe! I'm starting to lose touch with the boundaries of real me and fictional me. Help!

Now I must file those police reports...

I think it's too late really. No worries though, I think very few of us are sane, and most of the sane one are new to the Downs. :Merisu:

[Hookbill the Goomba]

It's monday here in the land of Angles, so here's your news... It's a bit pants.

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And now for the reunion no one has been waiting for...

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Sorry, phantom, that's two bad thing happen to you in one post. It's not my fault! The Dragons forced me to do it! It was that and the money!

[Bêthberry]

While I was aware that SPM favoured Scottish bands, I was not aware that his interest extended also to the Bay City Rollers and an curious desire to imitate their sartorial style.

I heard it first not on the grapevine but on The Downer!

[narfforc]

I have never said "Pfft" in my life. I will never say "Pfft" ever. I dislike the word "Pfft" intently. Sorry I have go to my latrine...Pfft.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Haha, I just like the end of this P&A. Can't wait what happens next... :D

[Lalwendë]

Hmmmm, I have a tablecloth just like those kecks! Something suspicious about that....

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Haha, I just like the end of this P&A. Can't wait what happens next... :D

Thursday's strip has one of my favorite panels from the whole serise. :D It also introduces a new, yet familiar, character! :eek:

[Aganzir]

Kudos to Purple Pete for giving the lions new lives outside the cage. :cool:

[Hookbill the Goomba]

The Adventures of our dynamic duo are put on hold while The Phantom and Alien take over. This week, a familiar face.

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Can I just say I really loved drawing that first panel? It's made me laugh ever since it was suggested to me. :D

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

The first panel is my favourite! And the last is my second favourite! Loved it, Hookbill

[Lalwendë]

So, the Barrow-Downs is revealed as having an Establishment of its very own! It has a Lincoln's Inn Fields and a Whitehall - superb! This must mean there are also Wightish civil servants, and an M'eye'5! *groan* But this begs the question - if the B-W is the Prime Minister, then who is the Queen who he and the Establishment serves?

Yes, that panel is especially brill. As one indentured to civil servitude it's made me laugh! :D

[Hookbill the Goomba]

So, the Barrow-Downs is revealed as having an Establishment of its very own! It has a Lincoln's Inn Fields and a Whitehall - superb! This must mean there are also Wightish civil servants, and an M'eye'5! *groan* But this begs the question - if the B-W is the Prime Minister, then who is the Queen who he and the Establishment serves?

The matter of the Wightish Monarchy will be dealt with... probably in volume 4 or 5. Which, by the by, I spent the other day planning out when I should have been doing coursework. :D
I think Downs' Civil servants will be looked into in a future volume. I had a little idea I don't mind sharing with you. Basically, different aspects of Downs society would be looked into in each volume;

Vol 2: Police
Vol 3: Funeral directors
Vol 4: Medicine
Vol 5: Civil servants.

In most of these instances, it is Alien who annoys the heck out of the respective people. ;)

Oh, and the Downs' Spy type thing is called 'BI-5'. Barrow Inteligence section 5. They have a sort of rivalry with the CIA, 'Cann-Dum Inteligence Agency'. Yeah, that was a running 'joke' in the newspaper. I toyed with the idea of The Phantom joining BI-5 in volume 3, but it didn't pan out.

[Lalwendë]

I can't wait for Volume 5 now! :cool:

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Here is the News. Coming to you every hour upon the hour. Here is the News. The Weather's fine but there may be a meteor shower. And so on...

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Also, I'm thinking of putting P&A up three times a week. I'm really excited about volume 3 and sort of want to get there soon. Are you happy with it as it is or do you want MORE? :(

[Morthoron]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Sirs,

I must make my disdain and contempt as clear as possible, in words that are succinct and sentences devoid of superfluity. No beating around the bush, no long-winded rhetoric, no clarion calls of urbane loquacity. I will endeavor, without ambiguity, to speak my mind and lay bare the fundamental flaws I find apparent, and convey to the reading public at-large the depths of disgust I now feel. When I am finished, it will be crystal clear to any sentient soul the truth of the matter, and, impassioned by my cutting invective, they shall rise up and cry aloud in unison "No more!"

I hope you can discern the lengths to which I have attempted to show restraint in this matter. I am not merely interested in reiterating the usual editorial prattle; rather, I am only concerned with bringing to light a perceived problem, and attempt to change preconceived notions for the betterment of all concerned. It is my sincere wish that what I have humbly offered is a point at which fruitful discussion can progess, and we can at last all reach the sort of rapprochement that any enlightened society yearns for.

Kindly but firm regards,
Palaver Balder-Malarkey
TEAM Leader
Tenebrous, Equivocal & Abstruse Motivational Speakers, Inc.

[Morai]

Also, I'm thinking of putting P&A up three times a week. I'm really excited about volume 3 and sort of want to get there soon. Are you happy with it as it is or do you want MORE?

Of course I want more P & A....you've made me quite curious. :Merisu:

[Oddwen]

Oh my gosh...that may be the best front-page picture since you captured Smaug wailin' on his axe...

It's also the second-best closing P&A panel ever. XD

[narfforc]

Now that I have been eaten, I find that I have assumed a different form. The good point to this is that no-one else will eat me (I think).........

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Oh, but the last picture of this comic I really like. Alien looks cute again :D

You should see what he looks like in volume 3 :D

[Lindale]

Why would Phantom wear a tie in the third volume? Alien looks really darling in the first panel, while eating cake. We wantsss to give Alien cakesesss, precious!

[Groin Redbeard]

The pictures in this addition really cracked me up, Hookbill!:D I just love the way you did that Sauron Eye Pie, and Groin Breadbeard. I'm glad that he's shown up again.

As to your suggestion about Phantom & Alien three times a week, I say go for it, the public is getting barely enough as it is!:)

[Morthoron]

EDITORIAL REPLY

Dear Sirs,

Regarding my editorial reply of 11-30-08, it would seem I made a slight error in my letter to you, in that I mistakenly forgot to include the actual issue I was complaining about, as well as the solution to the problem. Such an egregious error of omission is obviously quite embarrassing, particularly since the grave issue I was considering, and the solution I wished to implement, was and is extremely crucial to our society; in fact, it is the crux of all the world's problems, and possibly life itself as we know it.

Rest assured, such an error will not occur again.

Sincerely,
Palaver Balder-Malarkey
TEAM Leader
Tenebrous, Equivocal & Abstruse Motivational Speakers, Inc.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

You should see what he looks like in volume 3 :D

Cuute, says I! :D ;)

And as for more of P&A per week... if you wish, I'd be all for that!

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

(Hook)Bill, I say, you have rabid fans now! Aren't you happy!?;)

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Well, if the people want insanity, who am I to deny it them?
The Phantom and Alien are moving to a warmer and more comfortable Monday, Wednesday and Friday slot. Hope you're all happy...

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See you on Friday...

[Lindale]

Nice. Very nice. Alien really looks so cute.

Say, how did Alien manage to get a gun (at least, it seems like it)? And why is the smoke greenish?

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Say, how did Alien manage to get a gun

Oh my, I first read this "how did Alien manga get to run" :D :rolleyes:

Now that's for some artist of the eastern province... but probably that was what I subconsciously thought, that you had in plan to start something like that :D

[Groin Redbeard]

Fantastic Hookbill! I love the evil look in Alien's eyes when he decide to break the spout.:D

[Thinlómien]

"Green idiot"? :D Hahahaha.

[Morai]

Say, how did Alien manage to get a gun (at least, it seems like it)?

.....The Mystery Box perhaps? It wasn't me, I promise, though I do love swimming....;)

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Say, how did Alien manage to get a gun (at least, it seems like it)

You don't want to know. :p

The 'smoke' is supposed to be a little 'bang' from the shotgun. I FAIL at drawing. :(

[The Might]

Are the episodes connected together? Because if they are, then I don't get it... :confused:

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Are the episodes connected together? Because if they are, then I don't get it... :confused:

... I hope this is a joke... :eek:

It's supposed to be a GIANT story-ark. If you go on to THE WEBSITE (http://www.freewebs.com/joelcornah) and click on Volume 2, then you'll see where it began and hopefully be able to follow it more easily. :cool:

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Well, this was the first week of three phalians. Are you all happy with this arrangement? I can put it back if you feel it's too much...

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MISSED AN EPISODE? CATCH IT AGAIN ON... Um... P&A PLAYER? (http://www.freewebs.com/joelcornah)

Just to let you know, Volume Three is looking four hundred times as EPIC as this one. :D

[Groin Redbeard]

Well, this was the first week of three phalians. Are you all happy with this arrangement? I can put it back if you feel it's too much... The question is: do you feel its too much? After all it's you doing all the work to entertain us.:)

I love this episode, so typically Alien.:rolleyes: But how did he get out of the underground hideout? Is that a typical Alien gag, making the trouble for others and miraculously escaping so that others have to clean up the mess?:D

[Hookbill the Goomba]

The question is: do you feel its too much? After all it's you doing all the work to entertain us.:)

Well, it's no extra work for me, really. All 100 episodes are already made. Which is why I'm already starting on Volume 3. I'm just worried some who only check the page once a week will get left behind or something. :(

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

That still doesn't explain why you tied yourself to a pole.
That is the best closing panel ever! Alien is so clueless! He doesn't actually think that lal would tie herself to a pole, does he?

[Hookbill the Goomba]

That is the best closing panel ever! Alien is so clueless! He doesn't actually think that lal would tie herself to a pole, does he?

It's difficult to know what, if anything, is going through Alien's mind. :p

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

*points up to TGEW's post* Quoting Alien... now that's... wow.

:eek:

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

It's difficult to know what, if anything, is going through Alien's mind. :p
Well, for us fans anyway...
*points up to TGEW's post* Quoting Alien... now that's... wow.

:eek:Well, thank you! But is it really suprising that I would quote Alien?;)

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Well, for us fans anyway...
Well, thank you! But is it really suprising that I would quote Alien?;)

Of course not as much ;) And I quite support that. :cool:

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Get Grandma' off the roof, call in your dogs, beat out a tune on your favorite radiator and eat a pile of baked beans; it's NEWS TIME!

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The Phantom and The Hoody-Cloaky Group escape from Alien's flood. But one of them is missing...

http://i34.tinypic.com/mb1h53.jpg Comic Archive (http://www.freewebs.com/joelcornah)

Tune in on Wednesday for the next episode! Keep up by looking through the comic archive. Actually, as the series progresses, the archive will be very useful in noticing all the odd back references and plot points. :cool:

[Morai]

Gun turns out to be a bucket

Buckets can be quite deadly you know...with people kicking them all the time. :Merisu:

[Oddwen]

Buckets can be quite deadly you know...with people kicking them all the time. :Merisu:

Yes...very deadly. And easily mixed up. Very easily.

[Laurinquë]

Laurinquë sometimes mangles old people for fun.

It seems I'm following in Alien's footsteps (or slime trail). Wouldn't he be proud!:D
That's great Hookbill!

[Lindale]

A 'scary' man is spotted and the public is 'disgusted'. How nice. :D

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

It seems I'm following in Alien's footsteps (or slime trail). Wouldn't he be proud!:D
That's great Hookbill!
Aren't you glad you're in the Downer, Laurinque? And following in Alien's 'slime trail' too!

[Hookbill the Goomba]

A 'scary' man is spotted and the public is 'disgusted'. How nice. :D

How would you feel if you knew the government was letting scary people wander around the streets? :p

[Lindale]

How would you feel if you knew the government was letting scary people wander around the streets? :p

Erm, I'd be frightened. :cool:

[Bêthberry]

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i291/JoelCornah/Week125.jpg


Dear Editor,

It has finally been forcefully brought to my attention by four and twenty blackbirds singing in my ear that a certain issue of the Downer has scandalously and scurrilously misused berries in a Sauron pie.

Sauron obviously would have a steak and kidney pie, being so full of blood thirsty aggression.

What culinary error will we see next? Mount Doom full of exploding cheese?

As for that mutant piano that is stalking TP, I think rather than attacking the victim with claims of mental illness--a common device of journalism of whatever colour--davem or lal of the Yard needs to interview Estelyn Telcontar. I've heard that she can make those keys fly.

Bethberry Bombadil,
author of La Politesse des Berries, Take a Gander at Gooseberries, and four and twenty other books on anti-oxidant living

[The Might]

I had forgotten to take a look at all the other episodes in volume 2 (silly me) so I didn't really get it, thought it was a bit strange.

So now I looked at all of them in order and am looking forward to the next episode.

Btw, the way Phantom receives mission reminds me of the GTA series. :D

[Lalwendë]

I'm a bit worried by the exhortation to eat piles of baked beans. If we all do that then the results don't bear thinking about :eek:

[Hookbill the Goomba]

So, it's Wednesday... Time for your second dose of Phalian nonsense! Ready? No? Too late!

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[The Might]

Just a question - are the members of the Cloaky group in any way linked to members on the forums?

Maybe Thinlómien as Brenda Beak?! :D

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Just a question - are the members of the Cloaky group in any way linked to members on the forums?

No. That was an idea early on, but I abandoned it. :(
Will we ever find out General Crock-face's real name? Who knows?

And Brenda Beak is not Lommy... Although Lommy will be making an appearance. And be on the look out for The Saucepan Man, he'll be back! As will The Barrow Wight Himself! :D

[The Might]

Ok, then another question - Will Legate get some character like that? I think he deserves one, plus it would be nice to see Alien bite his head off. :D

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Ok, then another question - Will Legate get some character like that? I think he deserves one, plus it would be nice to see Alien bite his head off. :D

In volume 3, for sure. :cool: He's a game show host. I think Alien will be a contestant. With hilarious consequences, of course.

[Thinlómien]

In volume 3, for sure. :cool: He's a game show host. I think Alien will be a contestant. With hilarious consequences, of course.Can't wait to see that... :D:cool:

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Just to let you know, I may go back to the two comics a week towards Christmas as things get a little more frantic. It may happen, but it's not official. Besides, I'm sure you'll all have better things to do in the up coming weeks any way...

But for now...

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Who is 'he'? Who really wants The Phantom? And why? He's not that awesome... is he?

Or is he?

...

Probably not.

[Lindale]

He surely isn't Alien, is He? :D

[Hookbill the Goomba]

He surely isn't Alien, is He? :D

Who knows? ... ... Well... I do... But I'm not going to tell you. ;)

[Groin Redbeard]

Ooh, I can't wait to see how the Phantom gets out of this one.:D Excellent job, Hookbill, the suspense is getting even more suspenseful (yes, that actually is a word;))!

[Lindale]

He's not that awesome... is he?

Awesome enough to be the lead character in your comic strips, I guess. Muwahahaha. :p

[Eönwë]

Awesome enough to be the lead character in your comic strips, I guess.

Or is he?

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Ok, then another question - Will Legate get some character like that? I think he deserves one, plus it would be nice to see Alien bite his head off.
Heijj!

Can't wait to see that...
Heijjjjjjj!!!

In volume 3, for sure. He's a game show host. I think Alien will be a contestant. With hilarious consequences, of course.
At least that...

:rolleyes:

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Lets find out what's going on in the world shall we?

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The adventure thunders on towards the first epic finale in episode 50. What will happen? Who will eat whom? And how long will it be before Alien does something very stupid?

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[Lalwendë]

Davem's voice posh? Heh, I always said these Barnsley folk were class traitors :D

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Hey, but I became a fan of the mutant piano! Cheers the Editor! :cool:

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Your second Phantom and Alien of the week!

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See you on Friday! :)

[Morai]

The look on Brenda's face in the last panel is priceless. :D

[Lindale]

It's driving me nuts, that comic strip of yours, Hooky! And to think I'll get to read the next one no earlier than Saturday morning here.

[Folwren]

I think it's hilarious that she's there to assassinate him and yet she stands by and waits for him to arm himself....

[Hookbill the Goomba]

I think it's hilarious that she's there to assassinate him and yet she stands by and waits for him to arm himself....

Yeah, she was supposed to be creeping closer to him while rolling her eyes, but I was obviously not concentrating when I made this. :D

[Hookbill the Goomba]

I almost forgot to post this! Sorry about that. There will only be two Phantom and Alien comics next week and possibly the week after. But, rest assured, there WILL be a special Christmas surprise for you all.

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Sorry if the text is hard to read in this one. :(

[The Might]

Alien looks like he is from Splinter Cell, only lacking those three green eyes. :D

[Bêthberry]

While it is true that Americans get their best political news from comedy shows, I don't think this British comic gives us reliable news.

For instance, I'm sure this issue is not about suspicious old Bob at all. I think it is about suspicious old Squatter or suspect old Rimbaud who surrupticiously just pop in and then drop off the Downs at random shots.

Not meaning to imply that I think P&A is reliable in any predicable way. :p

[skip spence]

I admit, I do have those mysterious powers. They seem to be on and off though. Right now I'm trying to utilize them but with little effect. Where are those darn car-keys? And what was I doing again?

[Groin Redbeard]

Great job, Hookbill! I am loving all these new Alien costumes.:)

[Hookbill the Goomba]

The offices of the Downer's printing press were burned down this morning by an angry protester. They hope to have the paper back in circulation by Thursday. ;)

Until then, the only source of news is the Tabloid paper, The Barrow;

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Fortunately, about two months ago the Downer farmed out the printing of The Phantom and Alien to another company. They were able to deliver the next episode. Just for you!

http://www.freewebs.com/joelcornah/Episode%20047.JPG
Comic Archive (http://www.freewebs.com/joelcornah)

Look out on Christmas day for a special Phantom and Alien animation extravaganza!

[Morthoron]

EDITORIAL REPLY

Dear Editor:

This week's edition of your newspaper was much abbreviated. I appreciate the shortened version. I request you make further reductions in your future editions. With any luck, you may soon disappear altogether.

One small cut for the 'Downer; one giant relief for mankind.

Tersely yours,
Curt Frankenbluff
Chief Redactor
Blunt & Brusque Briefs, Ltd.

[Lalwendë]

Wasn't there supposed to be a free Bananarama CD with today's paper? There usually is with tabloids!

I'll have to have strong words with my newsagent. The paper boy has probably nicked it again...

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Wasn't there supposed to be a free Bananarama CD with today's paper? There usually is with tabloids!

I'll have to have strong words with my newsagent. The paper boy has probably nicked it again...

There was going to be a potatorama CD, but it melted in the microwaves the staff thought were cupboards.

[Oddwen]

There was going to be a potatorama CD, but it melted in the microwaves the staff thought were cupboards.

This may be the cause of the 'mysterious fire'. I hear if you put a CD in a microwave, it'll create sparks.

[Groin Redbeard]

Congratulations to Volo!:D I always that kid would make it!

This may be the cause of the 'mysterious fire'. I hear if you put a CD in a microwave, it'll create sparks.

And if your microwave survives long enough it will start shooting lightning!:D

[Lalwendë]

Don't tempt me into any more experiments - I'm all out of custard and it's too tempting to put some of Dave's CDs in the microwave for devilment :D

[THE Ka]

Volo, do you usually try eating green custard with your eyes?


~ THE, thank you very much.

[Lalwendë]

I'm just wondering if this Barrow-Downs tabloid shares features with some other tabloids?

Like a Denethor's Photo Case Book, The 3am Orcsies, Bungo Bingo, but hopefully not Page 3 with Gandalf's fondness for uncloaking :eek:

[Hookbill the Goomba]

I'm just wondering if this Barrow-Downs tabloid shares features with some other tabloids?

Like a Denethor's Photo Case Book, The 3am Orcsies, Bungo Bingo, but hopefully not Page 3 with Gandalf's fondness for uncloaking :eek:

They tried getting models for the page three thing, but Gandalf always managed to get in all the photos. He's a crafty one!

Tomorrow will be your last day to get things PMed or E-mailed to me if you want something in the Christmas paper!

[Morthoron]

Tomorrow will be your last day to get things PMed or E-mailed to me if you want something in the Christmas paper!

*The Dark Elf smirks malevolently*

Mwa-ha-ha-ha...

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Your Wednesday Phantom and Alien is a little gross...

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Don't you just love The Barrow Wight's wall paper? It's GREAT!

[Laurinquë]

Gross? I found nothing gross or disturbing in P&A this time. What a let down. :D

Nice wallpaper by the way, it's always interesting to see Barrow-Wight home decor. Mine's better though, I should post that picture I drew of it...

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Thanks to some quick thinking and a lot of beef, the paper was printed...

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There was even an inside page...

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And now, the moment that will make you want to throw your computer away with rage...

IT'S FUNGOLTCH AND SCHMURT SAVE CHRISTMAS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLLBTm0GUao)!!!

Here's a screen shot to whet your appetites.
http://i44.tinypic.com/2ro14y9.jpg

To see more of these folks...

Comic Archive (http://www.freewebs.com/joelcornah)

And I hope you all have wonderful times.

Credits:

Animation - Matt Cornah
Story board - Joel Cornah (me)

Voices
Fungoltch - Matt
Schmurt - Matt with a higher pitched voice.
Alien - Me
Phantom - Lester Square

[Ibrîniðilpathânezel]

I can hardly pronounce it myself. And then not reliably. :)

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good wight -- er, night! :D

[Morthoron]

Editorial Reply

Dear Editorial Staff:

I must highly protest your use of an alleged 'poem' by that arrogant Dark Elf fellow in your Christmas edition of the 'Downer. Such impertinence is uncalled for, and sullies the Holiday tradition! This is a time of year for rampant spending and teaching children the essential tools of business: greed, dishonesty and ingratitude. There should be no levity or parody surrounding such a blessed event as the largest quarterly household expenditure on retail merchandise for the fiscal year.

As far as the parody itself, I prefer the original "Night Before Christmas" as it sets the proper marketing tone with dreams of toys swimming about in addled TV-addicted children's heads. It is a veritable toy commercial read by parents to their children at bedtime, and it doesn't cost advertisers a red cent! And what established poet rhymes particular with vehicular? It is preposterous nonsense!

Sincerely,
Morthoron the Moriquendi
The Barrow Downs, NW Arnor

[Hookbill the Goomba]

By the way, if you want to see the other Phantom and Alien related videos or the two other Fungoltch and Schmurt comics, they're on the special website as well...

IT'S FUNGOLTCH AND SCHMURT SAVE CHRISTMAS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLLBTm0GUao)!!!

Here's a screen shot to whet your appetites.
http://i44.tinypic.com/2ro14y9.jpg

To see more of these folks...

Comic Archive (http://www.freewebs.com/joelcornah)

And I hope you all have wonderful times.

Credits:

Animation - Matt Cornah
Story board - Joel Cornah (me)

Voices
Fungoltch - Matt
Schmurt - Matt with a higher pitched voice.
Alien - Me
Phantom - Lester Square

[Lindale]

Oh I wish I can understand just what Fungoltch and Schmurt are saying, though. :confused: Anyway, good job on the Downer!!

[The Might]

Although I'm pretty sure that what they are saying makes no sense in any language, I'd suspect that this is somewhat loosely based on some Germanic language. At least the "mitt" in the sign gives me the idea that this crazy language had verbs similar to German ones, in this case "mittkruspmoren" or something like that. :D

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Although I'm pretty sure that what they are saying makes no sense in any language, I'd suspect that this is somewhat loosely based on some Germanic language. At least the "mitt" in the sign gives me the idea that this crazy language had verbs similar to German ones, in this case "mittkruspmoren" or something like that. :D

Alright, I'll tell you. It's the lyrics to Kraftwerk's Das Model played backwards. My brother, Matt (animator and voices of Fungoltch and Schmurt), thought this was funnier than my idea of reading out random bits from every language on an electrical instruction manuel. :D

Well, it's Friday and it's Phantom and Alien time!

http://www.freewebs.com/joelcornah/Episode%20049.JPG

On Monday it's 50TH EPISODE TIME!! Yep, we're almost half way through volume two already! After episode 50 goes up, there may be a short break of some other comics not in this story. Exploring the Phantom and Alien's previous attempts at fame.

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Get up! Get out! Get... um... Down? It's time for the news...

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And now, the first half of Volume 2 of The Phantom and Alien reaches it's shocking climax!

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Alien’s exploding beans were first mentioned HERE (http://i36.tinypic.com/8zqyzc.jpg), and later HERE (http://i36.tinypic.com/25z6r88.jpg).

There will be no Phantom and Alien on Wednesday or Friday. On Monday will begin a week of 'before they were famous' P&As before we go back into the EPIC story.

[Thinlómien]

Awww Phantom is cute when he cries! :D

[Mithalwen]

The Pahntom is always cute regardless of circumstance... though I think awesome is closer to the mark....:Merisu:

[The Might]

Wait, nooo! So they're all dead? The vigilantes? I can't wait for the next episode.

[Groin Redbeard]

Excellent job Hookbill, it was wonderfully entertaining. Though, I am going to miss Crazy Pete.:( Waiting anxiously for the next episode!:D

[Lindale]

'Splody beans. Really interesting things. :smokin:

[Laurinquë]

Wait, nooo! So they're all dead?

We didn't exactly see them die, all we saw was a scenario where they almost certainly perished, which is not the same thing as dying. This means that there might be a good chance that the Hoody Cloaky group will return! Yeah! :D

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Keep your feet in the fire, burst your nose on a bookcase and waddle down the road, it's time for the news...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i291/JoelCornah/Week130.jpg

We're taking a break from the EPIC STORY of Volume 2 for a week or so. For now, here's what The Phantom and Alien were up to before they decided to become comic strip stars...

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The conclusion to this 'exciting' adventure will be shown on Friday. On Monday there will be a brief 'previously on The Phantom and Alien' strip and the following week we'll be back into the story.
Hope you enjoy it!

This plan may change, mind you, depending on how I feel...

[Laurinquë]

" Is believed to have been similar to photosynthesis"

Not only is that the weirdest escape of all time; but also the best! I will have to try it sometime.

I am going to have to use that as an excuse for everything. It will join the Barrow-Downs Quote Hall of Fame (and active vocabulary) that TheGreatElvenWarrior and I have put together.

That was an excellent article by the way, very...informative. I never really 'got' the idea Wednesdays either, they should be moved to in between Saturday and Sunday.

[Hookbill the Goomba]

The conclusion to the exciting adventures of Phanston and Ailsbry, Private Detectives;

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Come back on Monday for Episode 51 on the EPIC story of The Phantom and Alien Volume 2: Revolting Revelations! :eek:

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Feeling out of touch? Feeling like it's time for some news? Didn't think so. But here's The Downer anyway.

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i291/JoelCornah/Week131.jpg

Just in case you feel like the story is running away...PREVIOUSLY ON THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN!!! (http://i40.tinypic.com/2mdb89.jpg)

And now, the adventure continues. Just how many died in that explosion?

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Dun dun DUUUUNNN!! Or something.

[Groin Redbeard]

Oooh, the day the Downs stood still!:D

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Here's your midweek Phalien. BE HAPPY!

http://www.freewebs.com/joelcornah/Episode%20052.JPG

Remember what Mr Gross said back here (http://i43.tinypic.com/33uvrwj.jpg)? Seems to be paying off.

[Morai]

Haha! I love how cheerful Davem is about arresting Phantom. Also, Phalien makes me think of pairing shipping in fanfics and fan art, which makes me giggle for embarrassing lengths of time.:o