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Hookbill the Goomba · 11-30-2008, 05:31 PM

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...

The EPIC adventures of The Phantom and Alien continue...

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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 · 11-30-2008, 06:48 PM

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 · 11-30-2008, 07:25 PM

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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?

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

Oddwen · 11-30-2008, 09:19 PM

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 · 12-01-2008, 03:15 AM

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).........

Bêthberry · 12-09-2008, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

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 · 12-09-2008, 12:02 PM

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.

Lalwendë · 12-09-2008, 05:27 PM

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

Hookbill the Goomba · 12-10-2008, 03:49 AM

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

The Might · 12-10-2008, 11:14 AM

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

Maybe Thinlómien as Brenda Beak?!

Hookbill the Goomba · 12-10-2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by The Might

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!

11-30-2008, 05:31 PM	#1
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Not that it makes a lot of difference... 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... The EPIC adventures of The Phantom and Alien continue... Comic Archive 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? __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

11-30-2008, 06:48 PM	#2
Morthoron Curmudgeonly Wordwraith Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ensconced in curmudgeonly pursuits Posts: 2,515	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. __________________ And your little sister's immaculate virginity wings away on the bony shoulders of a young horse named George who stole surreptitiously into her geography revision. Last edited by Morthoron; 12-01-2008 at 12:05 PM.

11-30-2008, 09:19 PM	#4
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,145	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 __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door

12-01-2008, 03:15 AM	#5
narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,297	By-products of God-like Chocolate. 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)......... __________________ [B]THE LORD OF THE GRINS:THE ONE PARODY....A PARODY BETTER THAN THE RINGS OF POWER.

12-09-2008, 12:02 PM	#7
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	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. __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

12-09-2008, 05:27 PM	#8
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	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 __________________ Gordon's alive!

12-10-2008, 03:49 AM	#9
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	So, it's Wednesday... Time for your second dose of Phalian nonsense! Ready? No? Too late! __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

12-10-2008, 11:14 AM	#10
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	Just a question - are the members of the Cloaky group in any way linked to members on the forums? Maybe Thinlómien as Brenda Beak?! __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown