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2012-01-23, 06:35 AM (ISO 8601)
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OOTS #830 - The Discussion Thread
New comic is up.
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2012-01-23, 06:37 AM (ISO 8601)
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On a roll, Rich. Nice to see that.
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2012-01-23, 06:39 AM (ISO 8601)
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Earlier than I expected for her too go.
Edit: since when could Redcloak cast shoutLast edited by Sunken Valley; 2012-01-23 at 06:41 AM.
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2012-01-23, 06:40 AM (ISO 8601)
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Owch! So RC's intentions are already found... derp!
I wonder if she told X?
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2012-01-23, 06:42 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #830 - The Discussion Thread
Hmm. Redcloak's certainly having things all his own way at the moment, isn't he?
I hadn't realised Tsukiko was that stupid, but I guess it does fit with the characterisation - she's never acted very smart.I'm the author of the Alex Verus series of urban fantasy novels. Fated is the first, and the final book in the series, Risen, is out as of December 2021. For updates, check my blog!
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2012-01-23, 06:43 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #830 - The Discussion Thread
That answers one question.
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2012-01-23, 06:44 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #830 - The Discussion Thread
Well.
...well.
I guess that answers one question... and opens up about a dozen more for debate.Dealing with massive extended family DRAMAAAAA, posting slow to nonexistent until issues resolved.
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2012-01-23, 06:44 AM (ISO 8601)
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Wow! That was amazing Rich.
Poor Tsukiko.
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2012-01-23, 06:44 AM (ISO 8601)
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First things first:
Spoiler
Secondly, this is exactly the manner of bada**ery I love to see. Redcloak is obviously Evil, not just doing evil things for the greater good.
I would like to also address the concept of "things are more violent/gruesome/terrifying if they happen off-panel" i.e. Raping Sue Dibny in Identity Crisis, 90% of the Film Jaws, and now the death of Tsukiko.
Fine work, Giant.
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2012-01-23, 06:44 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #830 - The Discussion Thread
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2012-01-23, 06:45 AM (ISO 8601)
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Whoa, Redcloak is awesome when he means business!
Actually, in terms of "getting what you want out of life", he's miles ahead of everyone else in the comic except for Tarquin.Guide to the Magus, the Pathfinder Gish class.
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2012-01-23, 06:45 AM (ISO 8601)
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I... actually feel sorry for Tsukiko. I mean, I expected her to die the moment she found out what was going on, but that was... nasty.
All in all, right in character for Redcloak...Warning: This posting may contain wit, wisdom, pathos, irony, satire, sarcasm and puns. And traces of nut.
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2012-01-23, 06:46 AM (ISO 8601)
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Wow. How evil. Don't know whether to be relieved she's gone (knew it would happen at some point) or horrified. I think horrified.
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2012-01-23, 06:46 AM (ISO 8601)
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Well, that was pretty brutal. That's the problem with working with Team Evil, Tsukiko. They're evil, brutal, and remorseless. And if you give them an opening they will kill you.
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2012-01-23, 06:46 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #830 - The Discussion Thread
I missed the sound effects in the last two panels first time I read it.
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2012-01-23, 06:46 AM (ISO 8601)
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My imagination just... cringes. Nothing like letting you place the off-camera details yourself...
Well played. Well played.Last edited by Chocowatte; 2012-01-23 at 06:48 AM.
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2012-01-23, 06:46 AM (ISO 8601)
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That was a bit horrifying. And a bit awesome. I'm glad Tsukiko is finally gone
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2012-01-23, 06:48 AM (ISO 8601)
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Absolutely excellent!!!!
The comic was a bit stagnant lately - but great come back Rich! awesome strip, I just love that green little dude :)
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2012-01-23, 06:48 AM (ISO 8601)
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As always, I am very impressed by this comic, in every way, from the unexpected twists to the delivery. Bravo.
Also, Take that Tsukiko, you silly little girl! This is the big leagues, and playing pretend that an unliving monster who feels nothing and cares even less about you is your one true love gets you what you deserve.
The only dissapointing thing is that we didn't get to see the look on her face when Xykon eventually did the deed himself.Longtime lurker, Infrequent poster.
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2012-01-23, 06:49 AM (ISO 8601)
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Well that was surprising. She was going to die, because she really is nowhere near as smart as she thinks she is, but I didn't expect it quite that way, or quite so suddenly.
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2012-01-23, 06:49 AM (ISO 8601)
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I am impressed.
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2012-01-23, 06:49 AM (ISO 8601)
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I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel a little bad for her, but I'd also be lying if I said she didn't have it coming. Don't tread on the Crimson Mantle, man.
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2012-01-23, 06:50 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #830 - The Discussion Thread
The last panel lacks something. It begins with "s" and ends in "oul bind".
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2012-01-23, 06:50 AM (ISO 8601)
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For some reason, I now want to see redcloak with sun
glassesmonocle on. it just feels right at this point.
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2012-01-23, 06:51 AM (ISO 8601)
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Noooooo! Poor Tsukiko Why is it always the best characters who die horribly?
I hope Xykon was secretly listening in on some of it... or something.
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2012-01-23, 06:51 AM (ISO 8601)
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Yeah... I kind of felt sorry for her.
I assumed he was going to control her mind or something, not brutally execute her with her own loved ones while monologuing about how he really feels about Xykon.
Awesome job, Giant, now I'm just going over here... to think and stuff... Really good strip 'n' all.
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2012-01-23, 06:52 AM (ISO 8601)
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Thought one: Oh hey, new strip.
Thought two: Oh hey, double strip! Looks like three, technically...
Thought three: Oh hey, looks like the fevered predictions about Tsukiko's fate were right for a change, heh.Last edited by Feytalist; 2012-01-23 at 07:03 AM.
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2012-01-23, 06:52 AM (ISO 8601)
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Oh god Tsukiko noooooooooo why.
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2012-01-23, 06:53 AM (ISO 8601)
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2012-01-23, 06:53 AM (ISO 8601)
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Not only is Redcloak right about the nature of the undead, but also the fact that he had the final word with her, the fact that he used her creations against her, the fact that she was proven wrong in this act, and that she deserved what happened to her, makes this the greatest strip in a long history of great comic strips.
Redcloak may have upgraded himself to the position of BBEG, with Xykon as his dragon.
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