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Eönwë · 07-07-2009, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

BTW, everyone, I've been trying to come up with a name for the Downer's little mascot; that scull with the thumbs up guy. Any ideas on what he/she/it should be called?

How about Bob?

Legate of Amon Lanc · 07-07-2009, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Nogrod

How come this "future-Downer" look like a 'Downer from the late seventies or early eighties?

I liked it a lot!!

And I must say, I also like the new P&A more and more. The drawings are really good too. And hard to admit it, but Peter Hampton is just cool. Though I like John Fillis too. And SpM. And of course Beef, sorry, Alien, he's just awesome even in this one. And everybody, basically...

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Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

The lunch in that cafeteria looks great!

Quite so! I am interested in John's in particular. It looks... well, it LOOKS.

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Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

BTW, everyone, I've been trying to come up with a name for the Downer's little mascot; that scull with the thumbs up guy. Any ideas on what he/she/it should be called?

(Boldening mine) You brought me to an idea. What about Hammond Scull? Or Hammond the Skull? Or something of that sort.

Hookbill the Goomba · 07-07-2009, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Legate of Amon Lanc

(Boldening mine) You brought me to an idea. What about Hammond Scull? Or Hammond the Skull? Or something of that sort.

Hey, that's not a bad idea.

Glad you like the new P&A. I'm surprised Formy himself hasn't commented. (and the phantom, of course

)

Boromir88 · 07-07-2009, 09:15 AM

Yes, in fact I withdraw my suggestion and throw a second behind Hammond Skull, or any variant.

Pitchwife · 07-07-2009, 11:15 AM

What about Pastor Skull (see here)?

Hookbill the Goomba · 07-07-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Nogrod

How come this "future-Downer" look like a 'Downer from the late seventies or early eighties?

Because the people at The Downer think that the Seventies and Eighties are futuristic.

Formendacil · 07-07-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

Hey, that's not a bad idea.

Glad you like the new P&A. I'm surprised Formy himself hasn't commented. (and the phantom, of course

)

Heh. I'm waiting to see how/if I die before I give it my mouldy seal of approval.

Hookbill the Goomba · 07-07-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Formendacil

Heh. I'm waiting to see how/if I die before I give it my mouldy seal of approval.

Let's just say that the future holds some strange and HORRIBLE things. And giant Strawberries.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 07-07-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

And giant Strawberries.

What? Do they get eaten? And do I get to have some?

Morai · 07-07-2009, 08:20 PM

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BTW, everyone, I've been trying to come up with a name for the Downer's little mascot; that scull with the thumbs up guy. Any ideas on what he/she/it should be called?

I thought I'd throw in "Larry."

"Hammond Skull" sounds pretty good too, though.

Oddwen · 07-07-2009, 10:34 PM

Hammond Scull
Pore Yorick
Poor Richard
The Reader's Digestions
Strande
Sherlock Bones
Skulduggery
Grave the Grave
Headly LeBonne
Bone Appetite
Bone Voyage

Are all amusing. To me at least.

Hookbill the Goomba · 07-08-2009, 04:58 PM

It's time to see what kind of stuff Formy and Alien are getting up to. This week, see a special guest. It's LAL!

Previous episodes can be found in the:

COMICAL ARCHIVE
THING OF DOOM!!

Do you all feel okay with the quick flips between Peter and Alien? Or do you prefer, say, four of one and then four of the other? I've tried that sort of thing later on, but for now it's alternating one at a time... We shall see...

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 07-08-2009, 06:08 PM

Why do the two last frames look strangely familiar?

Legate of Amon Lanc · 07-09-2009, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

It's time to see what kind of stuff Formy and Alien are getting up to. This week, see a special guest. It's LAL!

Obviously! Pretty cool, I like these appearances of characters we all know from a long time before...

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Do you all feel okay with the quick flips between Peter and Alien? Or do you prefer, say, four of one and then four of the other? I've tried that sort of thing later on, but for now it's alternating one at a time... We shall see...

It's okay with me, it works with the classic way of switching heroes before they start to be boring: this way, it makes the story more vivid. Although I think it won't be a problem even if it was a few volumes after each other, especially if the story starts to be more "action-packed" later on.

Eönwë · 07-09-2009, 02:56 PM

Well, at least Alien got a job.

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Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

Do you all feel okay with the quick flips between Peter and Alien? Or do you prefer, say, four of one and then four of the other? I've tried that sort of thing later on, but for now it's alternating one at a time... We shall see...

Either is good... I think that the quick switching builds up suspense, like at the end of the last P&A.

Hookbill the Goomba · 07-11-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

Why do the two last frames look strangely familiar?

It's a sort of running gag.

Alien doesn't know what constitutes food and so always ends up making some random filth. Bird droppings, medical waste, laxatives... the list goes on... and on... down from the door where... never mind...

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 07-12-2009, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

It's a sort of running gag.

Alien doesn't know what constitutes food and so always ends up making some random filth. Bird droppings, medical waste, laxatives... the list goes on... and on... down from the door where... never mind...

I noticed! It's still funny, I don't think it could be overused as long as it's spaced just right...

Hookbill the Goomba · 07-12-2009, 05:02 PM

Okay peoples, today sees the dramatically untriumphant return of The Downer! I've revamped it a bit, but kept the format roughly the same. Hope you like the new look for Hammond the Skull. Yes, that's the name I've chosen.

Thanks a bundle to TheGreatElvenWarrior for her story. Special prizes will go to people who send me stories in the future.

Now, back to Philip and John. Today we learn a bit more about the Bus Company. Philip also drinks some milk. That's good... isn't it.

On Thursday we'll see exactly how Alien got the job in that bar. Maybe.

As always,

KEEP UP WITH THE PHANTOM AND ALINE
IN THIS SPECIAL ARCHIVE OF DOOM!!

Incidental, I have no idea if the real phantom gets blind, stinking drunk as often as the cartoon character will do after he meets Alien. But then, can you blame him? The only reason Formy hasn't drunk all the wine in his church was because Alien put soap in it all...

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 07-12-2009, 10:05 PM

I liked this weeks newspaper, especially the second story.

I see you added some of your own writing.

Formendacil · 07-12-2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

Incidentally, I have no idea if the real phantom gets blind, stinking drunk as often as the cartoon character will do after he meets Alien. But then, can you blame him? The only reason Formy hasn't drunk all the wine in his church was because Alien put soap in it all...

He should have drunk it anyway.. even the soapiest of wine won't take well to the destruction of the parish plant. Now he'll never have the chance!

Hookbill the Goomba · 07-13-2009, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

I liked this weeks newspaper, especially the second story.

I see you added some of your own writing.

I sometimes have to edit small parts in order to make them fit in the space. Or if a sentence doesn't make sense after editing, it requires some other changes.

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Originally Posted by Formendacil

He should have drunk it anyway.. even the soapiest of wine won't take well to the destruction of the parish plant. Now he'll never have the chance!

You never know, Alien might actually get that new church... Maybe...

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 07-13-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

I sometimes have to edit small parts in order to make them fit in the space. Or if a sentence doesn't make sense after editing, it requires some other changes.

I know. I just thought that the one that you edited was just a bit unlike me... That's all...

Hookbill the Goomba · 07-15-2009, 05:02 PM

Good day to you all!

We return to the adventures of Alien and Formy. Perhaps we will discover just what kind of person employed Alien...

Well, there's your answer.

Keep up with the story in

THE ARCHIVE OF
PHALIAN DOOOM!

On Monday we'll see the return of an old foe with funny legs. Can you guess who it is? Probably.

Hakon · 07-15-2009, 05:09 PM

I just started looking at the Phantom and Alien comics, they are great. Dude(Hookbill) keep up the good work. Also the The Downer is a great newspaper. Nice article TGEW.

Oddwen · 07-19-2009, 04:38 PM

...so why does Hammond have a fleshy hand to make a thumbs up with?

Hookbill the Goomba · 07-19-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Oddwen

...so why does Hammond have a fleshy hand to make a thumbs up with?

It's not his hand.

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Now it's time for some serious and informative news.
Thanks to Oddwen for the second story!

That was fun.

Now it's time to rejoin Peter Hampton as he goes on an adventure... to the toilet...

Don't forget about ...
The Phantom and Alien's
BACK CATALOGUE!!

Otherwise you'll die.

Come back on Thursday to see if Alien's hit songs can cheer Formy up.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 07-19-2009, 05:04 PM

That was GREAT! In the toilet!

Hookbill the Goomba · 07-20-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

That was GREAT! In the toilet!

Yep. Now you know the reason for Mosrul's drive to weird and inexplicable vendettas.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 07-20-2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

Yep. Now you know the reason for Mosrul's drive to weird and inexplicable vendettas.

Phantom didn't eat Morsul's sandwich once! (Well, maybe he did, I don't know) BUt that's not the reason why he doesn't like Phantom! Phantom is so mean!

Morai · 07-21-2009, 02:57 PM

Morsul the Dark has feet!

Hookbill the Goomba · 07-21-2009, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Morai

Morsul the Dark has feet!

Indeed he does. As established HERE in volume two.

Hakon · 07-21-2009, 07:48 PM

Earlier today I read through every Phantom and Alien comic published. It was worth it.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 07-22-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Hakon

Earlier today I read through every Phantom and Alien comic published. It was worth it.

I do this just about every two weeks. When I'm bored or need to get cheered up, or just need to have my daily dose of disgusting things.

Oh, I LOVE Morsie's legs! Always have.

Hookbill the Goomba · 07-22-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Hakon

Earlier today I read through every Phantom and Alien comic published. It was worth it.

Thank you! It's always encouraging to have people enjoy these insane, hastily cobbled together comic strips. Hope you look forward to the epic adventures ahead!

Incidentally, the tentative title of Volume Four is 'The Quest for the Epic Adventure'.

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Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

Oh, I LOVE Morsie's legs! Always have.

Taken out of context, this could be quite incriminating. I mean, if Morsul some how lost his legs in some bizarre lawn mower incident and said legs were stolen, we'd know where to start looking.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 07-22-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

Taken out of context, this could be quite incriminating. I mean, if Morsul some how lost his legs in some bizarre lawn mower incident and said legs were stolen, we'd know where to start looking.

Wait. You'd know where to start looking? Thar's a bit creepy.

Hookbill the Goomba · 07-23-2009, 06:53 AM

It's Thursday, so it's time for another instalment of Phalian!!

Woot! Alien's CD of all his hit songs is available from all bad record shops.

THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN
COMIC ARCHIVE OF DOOM

The adventure continues on Monday!

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 07-26-2009, 03:40 PM

I was wondering why Formy had a nice red mark on the back of his head, then it dawned on me that Alien's instrument whacked him on the back of the head!

Hookbill the Goomba · 07-26-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

I was wondering why Formy had a nice red mark on the back of his head, then it dawned on me that Alien's instrument whacked him on the back of the head!

Haha! Yes! I'm glad you spotted that!
We had a bit of a discussion about what instrument Alien is 'playing'. We call it a Mandanjo.

I'm posting up the Paper a bit early this week as I have to go to work tomorrow and need to be up early. Ho Hum...

Peter Hampton takes John Fillis on a tour of the Hall of Bosses. Now you can see all the people who used to own Beef Buses and the current owner, Miss Collins.

Fun times on the internet! That's what P&A is!

THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN
COMIC ARCHIVE THING

On Thursday Alien meets someone of like-mind. Who could it be?

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 07-26-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

Haha! Yes! I'm glad you spotted that!
We had a bit of a discussion about what instrument Alien is 'playing'. We call it a Mandanjo.

I'm glad I spotted that too! A Mandanjo? Interesting name. Sounds like some sort of fruit.

Surprisingly, I can understand, for the most part, the second story. That probably has something to do with the fact that I have a friend who writes in internet slang, no matter what she's writing.

Eönwë · 07-26-2009, 04:48 PM

So now we know the truth (or at least a truth) about Miss Collins.

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Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

A Mandanjo? Interesting name. Sounds like some sort of fruit.

Or an "Andanjo" for men (I have no idea what an Andanjo is though).

I wonder what the notorious "Hammond the Skull" will be up to next week...

07-07-2009, 09:15 AM	#1884
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	Yes, in fact I withdraw my suggestion and throw a second behind Hammond Skull, or any variant. __________________ Fenris Penguin

07-07-2009, 11:15 AM	#1885
Pitchwife Wight of the Old Forest Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Unattended on the railway station, in the litter at the dancehall Posts: 3,329	What about Pastor Skull (see here)? __________________ Und aus dem Erebos kamen viele seelen herauf der abgeschiedenen toten.- Homer, Odyssey, Canto XI

07-07-2009, 10:34 PM	#1891
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,145	Hammond Scull Pore Yorick Poor Richard The Reader's Digestions Strande Sherlock Bones Skulduggery Grave the Grave Headly LeBonne Bone Appetite Bone Voyage Are all amusing. To me at least. __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door

07-08-2009, 04:58 PM	#1892
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	It's time to see what kind of stuff Formy and Alien are getting up to. This week, see a special guest. It's LAL! Previous episodes can be found in the: COMICAL ARCHIVE THING OF DOOM!! Do you all feel okay with the quick flips between Peter and Alien? Or do you prefer, say, four of one and then four of the other? I've tried that sort of thing later on, but for now it's alternating one at a time... We shall see... __________________ 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...

07-08-2009, 06:08 PM	#1893
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	Why do the two last frames look strangely familiar? __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

07-12-2009, 05:02 PM	#1898
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Okay peoples, today sees the dramatically untriumphant return of The Downer! I've revamped it a bit, but kept the format roughly the same. Hope you like the new look for Hammond the Skull. Yes, that's the name I've chosen. Thanks a bundle to TheGreatElvenWarrior for her story. Special prizes will go to people who send me stories in the future. Now, back to Philip and John. Today we learn a bit more about the Bus Company. Philip also drinks some milk. That's good... isn't it. On Thursday we'll see exactly how Alien got the job in that bar. Maybe. As always, KEEP UP WITH THE PHANTOM AND ALINE IN THIS SPECIAL ARCHIVE OF DOOM!! Incidental, I have no idea if the real phantom gets blind, stinking drunk as often as the cartoon character will do after he meets Alien. But then, can you blame him? The only reason Formy hasn't drunk all the wine in his church was because Alien put soap in it all... __________________ 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...

07-12-2009, 10:05 PM	#1899
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	I liked this weeks newspaper, especially the second story. I see you added some of your own writing. __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

07-15-2009, 05:02 PM	#1903
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Good day to you all! We return to the adventures of Alien and Formy. Perhaps we will discover just what kind of person employed Alien... Well, there's your answer. Keep up with the story in THE ARCHIVE OF PHALIAN DOOOM! On Monday we'll see the return of an old foe with funny legs. Can you guess who it is? Probably. __________________ 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...

07-15-2009, 05:09 PM	#1904
Hakon Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 736	I just started looking at the Phantom and Alien comics, they are great. Dude(Hookbill) keep up the good work. Also the The Downer is a great newspaper. Nice article TGEW. __________________ Medicine for the soul. ~Inscription over the door of the Library at Thebes

07-19-2009, 04:38 PM	#1905
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,145	...so why does Hammond have a fleshy hand to make a thumbs up with? __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door

07-19-2009, 05:04 PM	#1907
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	That was GREAT! In the toilet! __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

07-21-2009, 02:57 PM	#1910
Morai Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2002 Location: Where young people go to retire Posts: 709	Random Title #867 Morsul the Dark has feet! __________________ "So why the safe distance, this curious look? Why tear out single pages when you can throw away the book? Why pluck one string when you can strum the guitar? MeWithoutYou http://fortyfifthparadox.com

07-21-2009, 07:48 PM	#1912
Hakon Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 736	Earlier today I read through every Phantom and Alien comic published. It was worth it. __________________ Medicine for the soul. ~Inscription over the door of the Library at Thebes

07-23-2009, 06:53 AM	#1916
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	It's Thursday, so it's time for another instalment of Phalian!! Woot! Alien's CD of all his hit songs is available from all bad record shops. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN COMIC ARCHIVE OF DOOM The adventure continues on Monday! __________________ 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...

07-26-2009, 03:40 PM	#1917
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	I was wondering why Formy had a nice red mark on the back of his head, then it dawned on me that Alien's instrument whacked him on the back of the head! __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.