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Hookbill the Goomba · 03-20-2009, 12:37 PM

Okay, I've been trying to draw some people for the prologue. I did try several Downers, but these three were the best ones I could make. So, it's now up to you to decide who it should be.

You cannot vote for yourself.

Keep voting until April, then I'll see who's most popular / appropriate.

Aganzir · 03-20-2009, 12:54 PM

Hahaha. Wonderful.

++Legate

That picture captures him rather well. Squatter, on the other hand, looks too kind. Also, I think Greenie should be a cute little frog instead of a penguin.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 03-20-2009, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Aganzir

Also, I think Greenie should be a cute little frog instead of a penguin.

Although she looks quite good

And she actually looks a lot like herself

But oh my, I like myself too, mainly, I have priceless expression

Hookbill the Goomba · 03-20-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Aganzir

Also, I think Greenie should be a cute little frog instead of a penguin.

She is supposed to be Lommy's sister.

Besides, I was planning on using Greenie at some point in volume 5, the fact that she and Lommy are related is sort of important. Alien gets them mixed up all the time.

Aganzir · 03-20-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

She is supposed to be Lommy's sister.

Besides, I was planning on using Greenie at some point in volume 5, the fact that she and Lommy are related is sort of important. Alien gets them mixed up all the time.

Aye aye sir!

...but an itty-bitty Greenie-frog would be so cuuuuute!

Thinlómien · 03-22-2009, 01:51 PM

Oh but both the Greenie and the Legate are incredibly cute.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 03-22-2009, 04:36 PM

I like Legate! Greenie is nice too, though.

Hookbill the Goomba · 03-22-2009, 06:23 PM

I think I will use all the characters. I'm pretty certain I'm going to have Squatter in a drinking contest with Death at some point.

Anyway, for now...
Thanks to Oddwen for the second story. It's GRAND!

The Phantom is back on the Downs, but someone is in the Great Barrow...

Comic Archive

Keep your eyes open in the coming weeks. Who knows what might happen?

Bêthberry · 03-23-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Aganzir

Also, I think Greenie should be a cute little frog instead of a penguin.

I'm afraid the Downs has room for only one frog position and that was taken early on by Rimbaud.

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Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

His expression doesn't fit the way I imagined him (where are the pointy ears?), but it will have to do.

One can have only one set of pointy appendage. Look at his nose.

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Originally Posted by Hooky

I'm pretty certain I'm going to have Squatter in a drinking contest with Death at some point.

That might be the death of Death.

It's difficult to choose between two such gracious gentlemen--six of one, half a dozen of the other--but it's even more difficult to resist a cute lil penguin.

+ + Greenie

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 03-23-2009, 03:48 PM

Is that a technical term, Jiggery-pokery?

So, what kind of sandwiches were those? Gravel-mustard-bread sandwiches?

Hookbill the Goomba · 03-23-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

So, what kind of sandwiches were those? Gravel-mustard-bread sandwiches?

Oh, use your imagination.

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Originally Posted by Bêthberry

That might be the death of Death.

We shall see. I've not decided how the contest will end yet. Or what they'll be drinking. Probably mead in insane quantities.

Bêthberry · 03-23-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

We shall see. I've not decided how the contest will end yet. Or what they'll be drinking. Probably mead in insane quantities.

Oh noes! Mead! That's more deadly, a hundred times more deadly, than port. If only I had taught the lad the Cardinal Puff drinking game when we met briefly.

Of course, I have to suspect that 'splody beans come into any drinking game.

And, and, I want to know if Legate walked on any of that pudding from the contest, in a serious effort to improve upon Legolas' pudding walk that Lalwende investigated.

Hookbill the Goomba · 03-25-2009, 01:09 AM

The mystery deepens, the pudding thickens and The Phantom is taken to a secret shed. What more could you want from a silly comic strip adventure? Shoes? Well, I can't help you there, I'm afraid.

Read the rest of the story and it may start to make sense.... Possibly.

We're getting ever closer to the end, people! Who knows what will be the epic climax? Well, I do. But never mind that...

Just so you know, we've only got the first 25 episodes of volume 3 done at the moment. The plan is all written out, but the individual strips are taking longer to draw than these ones did. The art is much better and the story much more complex and slightly funnier; there's stuff my brother puts in the background that is highly amusing.
Anyway, as a result of this, for the first few episodes I may go back t the once-a-week format until we think we're nice and far ahead to go back to two and maybe three. We shall see. Still, I hope you'll think them worth the wait.

So, as a little teaser, here's some information about volume three;

- We'll see some more of Death
- Alien teams up with Formy

- JOHN FILLIS
- The Phantom's glowy eyes are explored.
- JOHN FILLIS
- Alien wears a cute little bow tie!
- Alien's mother makes a plot-relevant appearance.
- JOHN FILLIS
- The Phantom gets drunk.

Groin Redbeard · 03-23-2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

This is hilarious. Wonderful job with the drawings!

++ Legate

His expression doesn't fit the way I imagined him (where are the pointy ears?

), but it will have to do. I almost voted for Squatter with his cut googly eyes.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 03-23-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

His expression doesn't fit the way I imagined him (where are the pointy ears?

), but it will have to do.

Groin, elves do not have pointy ears! *raises a sword*

03-20-2009, 12:37 PM	#1
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Okay, I've been trying to draw some people for the prologue. I did try several Downers, but these three were the best ones I could make. So, it's now up to you to decide who it should be. You cannot vote for yourself. Keep voting until April, then I'll see who's most popular / appropriate. __________________ 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... Last edited by Hookbill the Goomba; 03-20-2009 at 12:45 PM.

03-20-2009, 12:54 PM	#2
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,511	Hahaha. Wonderful. ++Legate That picture captures him rather well. Squatter, on the other hand, looks too kind. Also, I think Greenie should be a cute little frog instead of a penguin. __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.

03-22-2009, 01:51 PM	#6
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Oh but both the Greenie and the Legate are incredibly cute. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

03-22-2009, 04:36 PM	#7
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	I like Legate! Greenie is nice too, though. __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

03-22-2009, 06:23 PM	#8
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	I think I will use all the characters. I'm pretty certain I'm going to have Squatter in a drinking contest with Death at some point. Anyway, for now... Thanks to Oddwen for the second story. It's GRAND! The Phantom is back on the Downs, but someone is in the Great Barrow... Comic Archive Keep your eyes open in the coming weeks. Who knows what might happen? __________________ 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...

03-23-2009, 03:48 PM	#10
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	Is that a technical term, Jiggery-pokery? So, what kind of sandwiches were those? Gravel-mustard-bread sandwiches? __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

03-25-2009, 01:09 AM	#13
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	The mystery deepens, the pudding thickens and The Phantom is taken to a secret shed. What more could you want from a silly comic strip adventure? Shoes? Well, I can't help you there, I'm afraid. Read the rest of the story and it may start to make sense.... Possibly. We're getting ever closer to the end, people! Who knows what will be the epic climax? Well, I do. But never mind that... Just so you know, we've only got the first 25 episodes of volume 3 done at the moment. The plan is all written out, but the individual strips are taking longer to draw than these ones did. The art is much better and the story much more complex and slightly funnier; there's stuff my brother puts in the background that is highly amusing. Anyway, as a result of this, for the first few episodes I may go back t the once-a-week format until we think we're nice and far ahead to go back to two and maybe three. We shall see. Still, I hope you'll think them worth the wait. So, as a little teaser, here's some information about volume three; - We'll see some more of Death - Alien teams up with Formy - JOHN FILLIS - The Phantom's glowy eyes are explored. - JOHN FILLIS - Alien wears a cute little bow tie! - Alien's mother makes a plot-relevant appearance. - JOHN FILLIS - The Phantom gets drunk. __________________ 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...