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« on: August 29, 2008, 10:16:32 AM »
I had forgotten about it for a while until Jeph Jacques reminded me.  It's beautifully drawn and very atmospheric. 

http://www.gunnerkrigg.com
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« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2008, 10:26:56 AM »
I read this religiously.

It really is a perfect blending of sci-fi and high fantasy.  I wish it were further along, though.  Just cause I WANT TO KNOW WHAT HAPPEEEEEENS!!! D:
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« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2008, 10:50:02 AM »
Annie is so awesomely calm about everything.  I'da flipped so hard so many times by now, were I her.
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« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2008, 10:52:59 AM »
Ooooo... I like this comic! I know what I'll be doing for the rest of the day.
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« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2008, 01:27:58 PM »
Y'know, I keep meaning to read it.  Jenny from TZH recommended it to me the night I had her come in to talk to my comix class, and I've never gotten around to it.

*goes*

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*fails miserably 'cause the link brings up a "Forbidden" error*
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« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2008, 01:39:32 PM »
The whole site suddenly freaked out this afternoon.  It made me sad, as I was trying to get through the archives again at the time.
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« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2008, 01:48:25 PM »
The site has probably been flooded with curious people ever since Jeph linked it. That's the downside to being linked by a popular webcomic.

I got to Chapter 10 before it crapped out on me.
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« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2008, 01:54:04 PM »
It's captivating, isn't it?
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« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2008, 02:08:04 PM »
It is, and I'm totally kicking myself for not reading it before this. I've known of the artist for years, but didn't know he had a webcomic.
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« Reply #9 on: August 29, 2008, 02:43:37 PM »
Both Questionable Content and Diesel Sweeties linked the comic yesterday.  It's gonna be wonky for a while.


Quote from: Crystal on August 29, 2008, 10:50:02 AM
Annie is so awesomely calm about everything.  I'da flipped so hard so many times by now, were I her.

Well, I'd imagine, with the upbringing she had, not a lot could rattle her.
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« Reply #10 on: September 01, 2008, 01:40:05 AM »
It's back up!
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« Reply #11 on: September 01, 2008, 04:05:45 AM »
Yay! Thanks, Crystal. I shall now continue my comic adventure. :)
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« Reply #12 on: September 01, 2008, 12:08:48 PM »
Quote from: Crystal on August 29, 2008, 10:50:02 AM
Annie is so awesomely calm about everything.  I'da flipped so hard so many times by now, were I her.

She warmed up and became less cold and logical and detached after she finally broke down and had a good cry
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which I thought was totally believable and extremely compelling emotional writing.

<3 Gunnerkrigg Court. So behind on it, though. When I finally get around to catching up, Ill have at least a month of new comics.
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« Reply #13 on: September 01, 2008, 12:39:48 PM »
I was super behind, and now I'm all caught up.  *sigh*  No more to read for now.
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« Reply #14 on: September 01, 2008, 03:11:29 PM »
I'd like to jump in and say that I'm really enjoying the comic too.
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« Reply #15 on: September 02, 2008, 03:17:00 AM »
Indeed, so do I. Starting from page 1 I'm caught up to chapter 14 now, and there's still so much to go. :-)

Which is good, really. The artwork doesn't do a whole lot for me, but the setting, story and characters are all pretty darn compelling.
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« Reply #16 on: September 04, 2008, 05:35:18 AM »
I read it all yesterday while I was supposed to be paying attention in class; oh my god, so pretty! And I love the story!

Can't wait to forget about it, then read all the archives. :)
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« Reply #17 on: September 04, 2008, 06:00:34 AM »
I'm all caught up. Bummer.

Update, damnit! Update!
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« Reply #18 on: September 07, 2008, 07:50:08 PM »
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!  It's my favorite character again!!  :D
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« Reply #19 on: September 08, 2008, 02:13:29 AM »
He was doing a thing for a while where if you donated twenty dollars, he'd draw a picture for you.

My friend's birthday was coming up and he kept talking about how much he wanted a cannon. He loves this comic like woah and I got an idea. I donated twenty dollars and asked that if it wasn't too much, could he draw a boy with a mohawk and a cannon?

I got this:



I am filled with both squee and yey.
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