The Epilogue: "Literally, your actual ass." - Page 8

MSperoni · 06-01-2010, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by HisshouBuraiken

Waaaaaait a second, is that ACTUALLY Garland and not just an in-costume waiter?! He's shocked to see Left-Hand man Gary and EPS (both of whom I just noticed on the second read-through

Mmmmaybe, I left it kind of ambiguous. However, I did think it'd be funny if the actual Garland was down on his luck and could only get a job working in a theme restaurant based partially on himself. So it might actually be him after all!

It's all in how you wanna see it

The Wandering God · 06-01-2010, 05:17 PM

I couldn't think of a more fitting end to the series.

Thanks for the laughs Brian.

And congrats on using this to really shine (Atomic Robo, writing for Marvel).

Well done indeed.

You're the best around.

Aldurin · 06-01-2010, 05:17 PM

It almost seems like it will someday continue at some point when Brian gets the feeling he should restart 8-bit (I mean when he gets the feeling while he's sober).

Economy musta been bad as everyone had to sell their noses.

That was awesome seeing the squid-face cult dude.

Was the guy with the "Doin' fine" sign Garland without his armor?

Nuklear Waste · 06-01-2010, 05:26 PM

For some reason, I feel ashamed as a geek for not getting who Jeff was talking to until multiple readings and for not getting the Twelve Dragons joke* at first (I stared at my screen for a minute when I first read until the 9 part got to me)...Yet I got the shovel reference upon first sight.

*And that's easily one of the funniest/most memorable strips ever fer cryin' out loud!

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Originally Posted by EvilEarl

Was the guy with the "Doin' fine" sign Garland without his armor?

Mob Boss and his lackey. (From when the Light Warriors took over that nameless town as the "City Guard".)

EDIT: For Matt: Am I correct in assuming that King Steve/Matoya/Bikke/Garland were people in costumes, whereas Sulk, Mrs. Von Vampire, Gary, and Sara are the real dealz?

Lost in Time · 06-01-2010, 05:39 PM

"Doin' Fine" was one of my favorite moments in 8-bit history. I'm so glad that you brought that back. Great epilogue. It really worked.

Flarecobra · 06-01-2010, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MSperoni

Mmmmaybe, I left it kind of ambiguous. However, I did think it'd be funny if the actual Garland was down on his luck and could only get a job working in a theme restaurant based partially on himself. So it might actually be him after all!

It's all in how you wanna see it

Well, he could be the OWNER of the place too...

Dasvaun · 06-01-2010, 05:58 PM

I don't even know how long it's been since I started reading 8-bit. All I know is it was in the very early parts and I was WAY too young to get 90% of it.

Having, read the whole series (and remembering when Brian and Black Mage were dancing together) the only way I can describe it is that this is truly the end of an Era. He always has been, and always will be brilliant (and a million times funnier than I could ever hope to be).

"Everything after that sounds like a waste of time"
The thing that makes me cry is how true that is.

Good luck with anything and everything you do Brian. I'll be sure to buy all the Atomic Robo I can find(as soon as I recover from the condition of being broke).

Ecks · 06-01-2010, 06:03 PM

/standing ovation

Seriously. I know you have fuckawesome powers of comic-bookery to wield now, but Brian, I am glad that you, Matt, and Jeff put this together. It may not tie up every loose end, but then the best stories are the ones you make long pages of Wild Mass Guessing for anyway, right?

Speaking of fuckawesome powers of comic-bookery, I'm looking forward to seeing some of your work for Marvel! Congratulations on becoming an Ascended Fan!

MSperoni · 06-01-2010, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Nuklear Waste

EDIT: For Matt: Am I correct in assuming that King Steve/Matoya/Bikke/Garland were people in costumes, whereas Sulk, Mrs. Von Vampire, Gary, and Sara are the real dealz?

Yeah, with the possible exception of Garland depending on how you choose to see it.

I tried to make the cosplayers look as UNlike the person they're cosplaying as possible. That's why King Steve is a black guy/girl (I'm not sure), Matoya is a young, gawky looking girl, and Bikke is a scrawny blond guy with an obvious fake beard. Garland on the other hand? It's hard to tell.

HisshouBuraiken · 06-01-2010, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MSperoni

Mmmmaybe, I left it kind of ambiguous. However, I did think it'd be funny if the actual Garland was down on his luck and could only get a job working in a theme restaurant based partially on himself. So it might actually be him after all!

It's all in how you wanna see it

Actually I assumed it was a costumed guy until i noticed the surprised lines. I could definitely see Garland making the effort to PERSONALLY see to it all his customers got excellent service. I bet my water would never dip below 75% with Garland on the case. He always goes the extra mile, that guy.

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Originally Posted by Nuklear Waste

and for not getting the Twelve Dragons joke* at first (I stared at my screen for a minute when I first read until the 9 part got to me)

AAAH I JUST GOT IT LOOOOOOOOL

The only one I can't figure out is the fat and skinny guys. I think that's it though, on the 3rd readthrough I noticed the ogre and the Buster Sword/Gunblade among the not useless tools.

06-01-2010, 05:39 PM	#75
Lost in Time Fungus Among Us Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: On Your Nightstand Posts: 1,967	"Doin' Fine" was one of my favorite moments in 8-bit history. I'm so glad that you brought that back. Great epilogue. It really worked. __________________ Eat me!

06-01-2010, 05:17 PM	#72
The Wandering God THE SUPREME COURT DID WHAT? Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arkansas (for now) Posts: 1,477	I couldn't think of a more fitting end to the series. Thanks for the laughs Brian. And congrats on using this to really shine (Atomic Robo, writing for Marvel). Well done indeed. You're the best around.

06-01-2010, 05:17 PM	#73
Aldurin Lakitu Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 4,648	It almost seems like it will someday continue at some point when Brian gets the feeling he should restart 8-bit (I mean when he gets the feeling while he's sober). Economy musta been bad as everyone had to sell their noses. That was awesome seeing the squid-face cult dude. Was the guy with the "Doin' fine" sign Garland without his armor?

06-01-2010, 05:58 PM	#77
Dasvaun Goomba Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3	I don't even know how long it's been since I started reading 8-bit. All I know is it was in the very early parts and I was WAY too young to get 90% of it. Having, read the whole series (and remembering when Brian and Black Mage were dancing together) the only way I can describe it is that this is truly the end of an Era. He always has been, and always will be brilliant (and a million times funnier than I could ever hope to be). "Everything after that sounds like a waste of time" The thing that makes me cry is how true that is. Good luck with anything and everything you do Brian. I'll be sure to buy all the Atomic Robo I can find(as soon as I recover from the condition of being broke).