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Hookbill the Goomba · 11-27-2006, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Lalwendë

Are you planning a Christmas TV supplement Hookbill?

Ah, don't you worry, Lal, I have big plans for Christmas. Including a special Three part Phantom and Alien that I've just started work on. Moreover, you can expect a special Front Page as well as another rather big surprise!

This reminds me, Does anyone know when the Barrow Downs official 'Birthday' is? I've got some rather big plans for that also.

THE Ka · 11-27-2006, 03:20 PM

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This reminds me, Does anyone know when the Barrow Downs official 'Birthday' is? I've got some rather big plans for that also.

I believe it is the 1st of May, but my memory is not the surest thing to trust.

~ Ka

Estelyn Telcontar · 11-28-2006, 08:19 AM

Ka's right - the Barrow-Downs forum was "born" on May 1, 2000.

Rune Son of Bjarne · 11-28-2006, 03:07 PM

How sad. . .I fear I will never be able to celebrate it then

Gil-Galad · 11-28-2006, 07:52 PM

Ha! that is my older brothers birthday... not the year of course.

so from now on the Barrow-Downs is a mean older brother that lifts weights and refuses to let me play his Playstation.

Hookbill the Goomba · 12-04-2006, 05:26 AM

Okay, sorry it's a bit later than usual. I'm not feeling well today but I managed to force myself out of bed, thinking, 'You can't lie around in bed! You've got a Newspaper to run!'
So...

And, the duo we all know and loathe...

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 12-04-2006, 01:53 PM

I'm disappointed by this biased coverage. I would say I expect better from the Downer but, quite frankly, I don't. Do not think I'll stop at editing posts, Hookbill; given the power I'll soon be clamping down on free press.

Though, the Phantom & Alien is seriously my favourite comic strip ever.

Lalwendë · 12-04-2006, 02:29 PM

I see that The Metro have picked up on this headline story a day late (as is their habit). However they have given it the following headline:

Law Brought To Bear On Hairy Terror!

I'll get me coat...

I've now lived in Yorkshire for almost as long as I lived in Lancashire. This is not a right state of affairs. They'll be cuttin' off me black pudding rations soon.

Hookbill the Goomba · 12-08-2006, 11:02 AM

Ho ho ho! Just looking back over this thread and I thought I should post this:

Look how short Phantom used to be.

Morai · 12-08-2006, 06:07 PM

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Look how short Phantom used to be.

His style in clothing has also changed. For all we know, he could be wearing platform boots or GASP! High heels.

Lalwendë · 12-09-2006, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

Look how short Phantom used to be.

It's all them 'nourishing' Gregg's meat pies he's been scoffing. I've noticed he's been growing a fine pot belly lately too.

Hookbill the Goomba · 12-11-2006, 02:28 AM

Okay folks. The Christmas preparations begin here, I'm afraid.
But first, lets get down to business...

Pending the court case with the Downs' society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, here is The Phantom and Alien...

But that's not all! Oh no. For, with Christmas just three weeks away, 'we' here at The Downer have decided to go one step further with our Christmas celebrations.
Yes, folks, here, for the first time, is the script to the upcoming TV special, 'Prime Suspect 409' staring the Barrow Downs very own 'Lalwende' and 'Eomer'.
Part one is today, Two next Monday and the concluding episode will be on Christmas day!

Oh, and do remember this is a serious Newspaper:

Enjoy!

Lalwendë · 12-11-2006, 01:00 PM

Hehe! I like me being a right slave driver!

And I'm quite taken with the zebra pulled 'police car'.

What is davem's dark secret? Did Glirdan really do it? Is Tom aware that his dear wife looks like a piece of cheese? Tune in next week to find out...

Damrod · 12-12-2006, 03:54 PM

...The unveiling of a New Comic Strip for the leading and single newspaper on the Downs! The Vaguely Amusing Exploits of Damrod features tales of adventure, with engaging storylines comparable to The Phantom and Alien, and the artistic brilliance of a bitmap document. It stars Damrod (the only one heroic enough to fill this role), who deserts his post to seek...something. Perhaps enlightenment. Some people might ask, Isn't this just a rip-off of "The P+A"? Or, Who is this self-promoting newb? Those people are communists. My comic is awesome.

This week: After months of searching, Damrod finds the sole remaining Balrog in middle-earth, to ask the ultimate question... "Do you have wings?"

Next Week(or, depending on how the pilot goes, never) : Damrod, on how cave trolls are sissies.

Edit:

Ooh, that doesn't look good. I may be forced to unveil The Vaguely Amusing Exploits of Dormad, Damrod's Friendlier Twin Brother.
Edit 2: Curse you, faulty image-hosting site! I don't want a red x!
Edit 3: "Imposter"? That's rather harsh, Mr. Goomba.

Hookbill the Goomba · 12-12-2006, 04:10 PM

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The unveiling of a New Comic Strip for the leading and single newspaper on the Downs

Lets see what Alien thinks of this...

Sorry, Damrod, but, well, as much could be expected.

Glirdan · 12-12-2006, 04:24 PM

Ahhh! I didn't do it! I swear!!! Don't arrest me!! I want my mommy!! I mean...uh...My lawyer!! I want my lawyer!! Ya, that's it.

Hookbill the Goomba · 12-18-2006, 02:29 AM

Once again, Wights of the Downs, it's time for The Downer Christmas celebrations. But first, the news...

And now... The moment about three of you have been waiting for.The Special 3-part-er Phantom And Alien!
Part one will be today. Part Two on Friday and the conclusion will be on Christmas day!

But not only that, here is Episode two of Lalwende's Prime Suspect 407...

Gil-Galad · 12-18-2006, 01:11 PM

Yes Hookbill...when do i get to be a mod?

Glirdan · 12-18-2006, 04:24 PM

Oh why did Alien have to become my Lawyer!? Why oh why!? If he doesn't win, he eats me! If I anger him, he eats me!! AHH!!!! What to do, what to do...Ah!! He's already bitting my leg!! Gah!! Phantom! Get thi pest off of me!!

Hookbill the Goomba · 12-22-2006, 05:42 AM

Ah! I almost forgot! Sorry folks, but I'm afraid that The Phantom and Alien Christmas special Part 2 is here...

Watch out for part 3 on Christmas Day!

Lalwendë · 12-22-2006, 06:43 AM

Yay!!! I'm a cartoon character! What's more, one that makes The Phantom drop his brew!

That's like getting an early Christmas present!

Gil-Galad · 12-22-2006, 05:41 PM

all you need now is me to come in again as a guest-character to save the day... or ruin it horribly and run away...either way... i better be in the christmas special

Morai · 12-23-2006, 11:12 AM

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all you need now is me to come in again as a guest-character to save the day... or ruin it horribly and run away...either way... i better be in the christmas special

Pfft. No comic strip is complete with out the presence of the Magnificent Morai! But don't push yourself too hard Hookbilly, I can wait.

Hookbill the Goomba · 12-23-2006, 11:41 AM

Ah, I'm giving nothing away about the last part!

Although, due to popular demand, I shall be putting more cameos in later episodes.

Hookbill the Goomba · 12-25-2006, 12:59 AM

A merry messy Christmas to you all! Look at me, here on Christmas day, with nothing better to do than to post a fake newspaper for the amusement of people I've never met.

We've got a lot to get through so let's start with the front page news...

Also, especially for Christmas, we have a special...

TV Supplement!

And who could forget, the conclusion to THE PHANTOM and ALIEN Christmas special...

And last, but by no means least, the conclusion to Lalwende's Prime Suspect 407...

Glirdan · 12-25-2006, 08:55 AM

Okay, let me get this straight, I did do it? Cuz if I did...why don't I remember anything??

High King Fingolfin · 12-25-2006, 09:15 PM

Awesome as always, Hookbill!

Hookbill the Goomba · 12-28-2006, 10:06 AM

It seems that, with Christmas and everything, I've begun to fall a tad behind on the Newspapers. So, if you have any stories you'd like for the front page, do PM me with them and I'll probably put them up on one of the near weeks. Do keep them short n' sweet, 100-200 words if you can.

In other News (ho-ho), I have listened to your comments and can assure you that next weeks Phantom and Alien will include a Cameo from a well known and respected* Downer. So... Look out.

*This of course, docent necessarily mean he will be respectfully treated by Alien.

Lalwendë · 12-28-2006, 10:50 AM

Don't worry Mr Hookbill! I'll forgive you because of all your sterling work in keeping me laughing over the past couple of weeks!

That TV Supplement was especially fab (but where was the Queen at 3pm, did Alien eat her?)! And the cartoon and the script too!

Hookbill the Goomba · 12-28-2006, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Lalwendë

but where was the Queen at 3pm?)

Is there a queen of the Barrow Downs? Perhaps I should have had The Barrow wight's Christmas address or something.

Estelyn Telcontar · 12-28-2006, 12:48 PM

<--- Not a queen, but...

Hookbill the Goomba · 01-01-2007, 05:41 AM

It's that time again, folks. No New Year specials I'm afraid. I just didn't have time... what am I saying? Of course I had time, I just couldn't be bothered.

And let us not forget that most infamous of comic strips. This week, as promised, there is a cameo from a famous Downer. That's right, every one's favorite gun wielding monkey, Mormegil!

The Might · 01-01-2007, 08:28 PM

I've been reading through the thread and I must admit that I already am a big fan of Phantom and Alien...
I was curious...what program do you use to draw them ?

Hookbill the Goomba · 01-02-2007, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by The Might

I've been reading through the thread and I must admit that I already am a big fan of Phantom and Alien...
I was curious...what program do you use to draw them ?

I use good old Microsoft paint.

When you know how, almost anything is possible with it.

The Might · 01-02-2007, 10:17 AM

wow...you've got talent...
I can barely draw something recognisable with Paint...or anything else actually

Hookbill the Goomba · 01-02-2007, 03:24 PM

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wow...you've got talent...

Well, not really. If any of you folks are wondering how to Draw The Phantom, here are some simple guide lines.

Next week, we'll do Alien.

The Might · 01-02-2007, 05:12 PM

thanks...now I know how to do Phantom

I guess it only is harder the first time, you can copy paste the image for some of the other scenes...still when you have guest stars you have to start over

Hookbill the Goomba · 01-02-2007, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by The Might

thanks...now I know how to do Phantom

I guess it only is harder the first time, you can copy paste the image for some of the other scenes...still when you have guest stars you have to start over

I have a file on my computer which is full of concept art for a lot of Downers that I list as 'possibilities' for future story lines. Yet to be used are such folks as; LMP, Davem, Eomer of the Rohirrim, THE Ka and others. They continuously are edited and changed until I use them.

The Might · 01-02-2007, 05:32 PM

of course it's up to you, but I would like to see the serious cat make a guest star appearence in the cartoon...though I am afraid I know what would happen to her since Alien is around

mormegil · 01-03-2007, 01:16 PM

I'm not sure whether I should be honored or offended Hookbill, regardless I was laughing

11-28-2006, 08:19 AM	#163
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	Ka's right - the Barrow-Downs forum was "born" on May 1, 2000. __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

11-28-2006, 07:52 PM	#165
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	Ha! that is my older brothers birthday... not the year of course. so from now on the Barrow-Downs is a mean older brother that lifts weights and refuses to let me play his Playstation. __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

12-04-2006, 05:26 AM	#166
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Okay, sorry it's a bit later than usual. I'm not feeling well today but I managed to force myself out of bed, thinking, 'You can't lie around in bed! You've got a Newspaper to run!' So... And, the duo we all know and loathe... __________________ 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...

12-04-2006, 01:53 PM	#167
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	I'm disappointed by this biased coverage. I would say I expect better from the Downer but, quite frankly, I don't. Do not think I'll stop at editing posts, Hookbill; given the power I'll soon be clamping down on free press. Though, the Phantom & Alien is seriously my favourite comic strip ever. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

12-04-2006, 02:29 PM	#168
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	I see that The Metro have picked up on this headline story a day late (as is their habit). However they have given it the following headline: Law Brought To Bear On Hairy Terror! I'll get me coat... I've now lived in Yorkshire for almost as long as I lived in Lancashire. This is not a right state of affairs. They'll be cuttin' off me black pudding rations soon. __________________ Gordon's alive!

12-08-2006, 11:02 AM	#169
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Ho ho ho! Just looking back over this thread and I thought I should post this: Look how short Phantom used to be. __________________ 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...

12-11-2006, 01:00 PM	#173
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Hehe! I like me being a right slave driver! And I'm quite taken with the zebra pulled 'police car'. What is davem's dark secret? Did Glirdan really do it? Is Tom aware that his dear wife looks like a piece of cheese? Tune in next week to find out... __________________ Gordon's alive!

12-12-2006, 03:54 PM	#174
Damrod Animated Skeleton Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 30	Damrod Presents... ...The unveiling of a New Comic Strip for the leading and single newspaper on the Downs! The Vaguely Amusing Exploits of Damrod features tales of adventure, with engaging storylines comparable to The Phantom and Alien, and the artistic brilliance of a bitmap document. It stars Damrod (the only one heroic enough to fill this role), who deserts his post to seek...something. Perhaps enlightenment. Some people might ask, Isn't this just a rip-off of "The P+A"? Or, Who is this self-promoting newb? Those people are communists. My comic is awesome. This week: After months of searching, Damrod finds the sole remaining Balrog in middle-earth, to ask the ultimate question... "Do you have wings?" Next Week(or, depending on how the pilot goes, never) : Damrod, on how cave trolls are sissies. Edit: Ooh, that doesn't look good. I may be forced to unveil The Vaguely Amusing Exploits of Dormad, Damrod's Friendlier Twin Brother. Edit 2: Curse you, faulty image-hosting site! I don't want a red x! Edit 3: "Imposter"? That's rather harsh, Mr. Goomba. Last edited by Damrod; 12-12-2006 at 04:31 PM.

12-12-2006, 04:24 PM	#176
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	Ahhh! I didn't do it! I swear!!! Don't arrest me!! I want my mommy!! I mean...uh...My lawyer!! I want my lawyer!! Ya, that's it.

12-18-2006, 01:11 PM	#178
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	Yes Hookbill...when do i get to be a mod? __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

12-18-2006, 04:24 PM	#179
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	Oh why did Alien have to become my Lawyer!? Why oh why!? If he doesn't win, he eats me! If I anger him, he eats me!! AHH!!!! What to do, what to do...Ah!! He's already bitting my leg!! Gah!! Phantom! Get thi pest off of me!! __________________ *I'm going to buy you a kitty, I'm going to let you fall in love with the kitty, and one cold, winter night, I'm going to steal into your house and punch you in the face!* Fenris Wolf

12-22-2006, 05:42 AM	#180
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Ah! I almost forgot! Sorry folks, but I'm afraid that The Phantom and Alien Christmas special Part 2 is here... Watch out for part 3 on Christmas Day! __________________ 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...

12-22-2006, 06:43 AM	#181
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Yay!!! I'm a cartoon character! What's more, one that makes The Phantom drop his brew! That's like getting an early Christmas present! __________________ Gordon's alive!

12-22-2006, 05:41 PM	#182
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	all you need now is me to come in again as a guest-character to save the day... or ruin it horribly and run away...either way... i better be in the christmas special __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

12-23-2006, 11:41 AM	#184
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Ah, I'm giving nothing away about the last part! Although, due to popular demand, I shall be putting more cameos in later episodes. __________________ 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...

12-25-2006, 08:55 AM	#186
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	Okay, let me get this straight, I did do it? Cuz if I did...why don't I remember anything??

12-25-2006, 09:15 PM	#187
High King Fingolfin Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Where the Wargs thrive, a.k.a. Madison, WI Posts: 437	Awesome as always, Hookbill! __________________ "Outside of a Warg, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a Warg, it's too dark to read." - Wargo Marx

12-28-2006, 10:06 AM	#188
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Help! It seems that, with Christmas and everything, I've begun to fall a tad behind on the Newspapers. So, if you have any stories you'd like for the front page, do PM me with them and I'll probably put them up on one of the near weeks. Do keep them short n' sweet, 100-200 words if you can. In other News (ho-ho), I have listened to your comments and can assure you that next weeks Phantom and Alien will include a Cameo from a well known and respected* Downer. So... Look out. *This of course, docent necessarily mean he will be respectfully treated by Alien. __________________ 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...

12-28-2006, 10:50 AM	#189
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Don't worry Mr Hookbill! I'll forgive you because of all your sterling work in keeping me laughing over the past couple of weeks! That TV Supplement was especially fab (but where was the Queen at 3pm, did Alien eat her?)! And the cartoon and the script too! __________________ Gordon's alive!

12-28-2006, 12:48 PM	#191
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	<--- Not a queen, but... __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

01-01-2007, 05:41 AM	#192
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	It's that time again, folks. No New Year specials I'm afraid. I just didn't have time... what am I saying? Of course I had time, I just couldn't be bothered. And let us not forget that most infamous of comic strips. This week, as promised, there is a cameo from a famous Downer. That's right, every one's favorite gun wielding monkey, Mormegil! __________________ 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...

01-01-2007, 08:28 PM	#193
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	I've been reading through the thread and I must admit that I already am a big fan of Phantom and Alien... I was curious...what program do you use to draw them ? __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

01-02-2007, 10:17 AM	#195
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	wow...you've got talent... I can barely draw something recognisable with Paint...or anything else actually __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

01-02-2007, 05:12 PM	#197
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	thanks...now I know how to do Phantom I guess it only is harder the first time, you can copy paste the image for some of the other scenes...still when you have guest stars you have to start over __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

01-02-2007, 05:32 PM	#199
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	of course it's up to you, but I would like to see the serious cat make a guest star appearence in the cartoon...though I am afraid I know what would happen to her since Alien is around __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

01-03-2007, 01:16 PM	#200
mormegil Maundering Mage Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,651	I'm not sure whether I should be honored or offended Hookbill, regardless I was laughing __________________ “I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”