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Lalwendë · 11-29-2008, 03:34 PM

So, the Barrow-Downs is revealed as having an Establishment of its very own! It has a Lincoln's Inn Fields and a Whitehall - superb! This must mean there are also Wightish civil servants, and an M'eye'5! *groan* But this begs the question - if the B-W is the Prime Minister, then who is the Queen who he and the Establishment serves?

Yes, that panel is especially brill. As one indentured to civil servitude it's made me laugh!

Hookbill the Goomba · 11-29-2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Lalwendë

So, the Barrow-Downs is revealed as having an Establishment of its very own! It has a Lincoln's Inn Fields and a Whitehall - superb! This must mean there are also Wightish civil servants, and an M'eye'5! *groan* But this begs the question - if the B-W is the Prime Minister, then who is the Queen who he and the Establishment serves?

The matter of the Wightish Monarchy will be dealt with... probably in volume 4 or 5. Which, by the by, I spent the other day planning out when I should have been doing coursework.

I think Downs' Civil servants will be looked into in a future volume. I had a little idea I don't mind sharing with you. Basically, different aspects of Downs society would be looked into in each volume;

Vol 2: Police
Vol 3: Funeral directors
Vol 4: Medicine
Vol 5: Civil servants.

In most of these instances, it is Alien who annoys the heck out of the respective people.

Oh, and the Downs' Spy type thing is called 'BI-5'. Barrow Inteligence section 5. They have a sort of rivalry with the CIA, 'Cann-Dum Inteligence Agency'. Yeah, that was a running 'joke' in the newspaper. I toyed with the idea of The Phantom joining BI-5 in volume 3, but it didn't pan out.

Lalwendë · 11-29-2008, 03:56 PM

I can't wait for Volume 5 now!

Hookbill the Goomba · 11-30-2008, 05:31 PM

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The EPIC adventures of The Phantom and Alien continue...

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Also, I'm thinking of putting P&A up three times a week. I'm really excited about volume 3 and sort of want to get there soon. Are you happy with it as it is or do you want MORE?

Morthoron · 11-30-2008, 06:48 PM

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Sirs,

I must make my disdain and contempt as clear as possible, in words that are succinct and sentences devoid of superfluity. No beating around the bush, no long-winded rhetoric, no clarion calls of urbane loquacity. I will endeavor, without ambiguity, to speak my mind and lay bare the fundamental flaws I find apparent, and convey to the reading public at-large the depths of disgust I now feel. When I am finished, it will be crystal clear to any sentient soul the truth of the matter, and, impassioned by my cutting invective, they shall rise up and cry aloud in unison "No more!"

I hope you can discern the lengths to which I have attempted to show restraint in this matter. I am not merely interested in reiterating the usual editorial prattle; rather, I am only concerned with bringing to light a perceived problem, and attempt to change preconceived notions for the betterment of all concerned. It is my sincere wish that what I have humbly offered is a point at which fruitful discussion can progess, and we can at last all reach the sort of rapprochement that any enlightened society yearns for.

Kindly but firm regards,
Palaver Balder-Malarkey
TEAM Leader
Tenebrous, Equivocal & Abstruse Motivational Speakers, Inc.

Morai · 11-30-2008, 07:25 PM

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Also, I'm thinking of putting P&A up three times a week. I'm really excited about volume 3 and sort of want to get there soon. Are you happy with it as it is or do you want MORE?

Of course I want more P & A....you've made me quite curious.

Oddwen · 11-30-2008, 09:19 PM

Oh my gosh...that may be the best front-page picture since you captured Smaug wailin' on his axe...

It's also the second-best closing P&A panel ever. XD

Bêthberry · 12-09-2008, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

Dear Editor,

It has finally been forcefully brought to my attention by four and twenty blackbirds singing in my ear that a certain issue of the Downer has scandalously and scurrilously misused berries in a Sauron pie.

Sauron obviously would have a steak and kidney pie, being so full of blood thirsty aggression.

What culinary error will we see next? Mount Doom full of exploding cheese?

As for that mutant piano that is stalking TP, I think rather than attacking the victim with claims of mental illness--a common device of journalism of whatever colour--davem or lal of the Yard needs to interview Estelyn Telcontar. I've heard that she can make those keys fly.

Bethberry Bombadil,
author of La Politesse des Berries, Take a Gander at Gooseberries, and four and twenty other books on anti-oxidant living

The Might · 12-09-2008, 12:02 PM

I had forgotten to take a look at all the other episodes in volume 2 (silly me) so I didn't really get it, thought it was a bit strange.

So now I looked at all of them in order and am looking forward to the next episode.

Btw, the way Phantom receives mission reminds me of the GTA series.

Lalwendë · 12-09-2008, 05:27 PM

I'm a bit worried by the exhortation to eat piles of baked beans. If we all do that then the results don't bear thinking about

11-29-2008, 03:34 PM	#1
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	So, the Barrow-Downs is revealed as having an Establishment of its very own! It has a Lincoln's Inn Fields and a Whitehall - superb! This must mean there are also Wightish civil servants, and an M'eye'5! groan But this begs the question - if the B-W is the Prime Minister, then who is the Queen who he and the Establishment serves? Yes, that panel is especially brill. As one indentured to civil servitude it's made me laugh! __________________ Gordon's alive!

11-29-2008, 03:56 PM	#3
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	I can't wait for Volume 5 now! __________________ Gordon's alive!

11-30-2008, 05:31 PM	#4
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Not that it makes a lot of difference... Here is the News. Coming to you every hour upon the hour. Here is the News. The Weather's fine but there may be a meteor shower. And so on... The EPIC adventures of The Phantom and Alien continue... Comic Archive Also, I'm thinking of putting P&A up three times a week. I'm really excited about volume 3 and sort of want to get there soon. Are you happy with it as it is or do you want MORE? __________________ 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...

11-30-2008, 06:48 PM	#5
Morthoron Curmudgeonly Wordwraith Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ensconced in curmudgeonly pursuits Posts: 2,515	LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Sirs, I must make my disdain and contempt as clear as possible, in words that are succinct and sentences devoid of superfluity. No beating around the bush, no long-winded rhetoric, no clarion calls of urbane loquacity. I will endeavor, without ambiguity, to speak my mind and lay bare the fundamental flaws I find apparent, and convey to the reading public at-large the depths of disgust I now feel. When I am finished, it will be crystal clear to any sentient soul the truth of the matter, and, impassioned by my cutting invective, they shall rise up and cry aloud in unison "No more!" I hope you can discern the lengths to which I have attempted to show restraint in this matter. I am not merely interested in reiterating the usual editorial prattle; rather, I am only concerned with bringing to light a perceived problem, and attempt to change preconceived notions for the betterment of all concerned. It is my sincere wish that what I have humbly offered is a point at which fruitful discussion can progess, and we can at last all reach the sort of rapprochement that any enlightened society yearns for. Kindly but firm regards, Palaver Balder-Malarkey TEAM Leader Tenebrous, Equivocal & Abstruse Motivational Speakers, Inc. __________________ And your little sister's immaculate virginity wings away on the bony shoulders of a young horse named George who stole surreptitiously into her geography revision. Last edited by Morthoron; 12-01-2008 at 12:05 PM.

11-30-2008, 09:19 PM	#7
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,145	Oh my gosh...that may be the best front-page picture since you captured Smaug wailin' on his axe... It's also the second-best closing P&A panel ever. XD __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door

12-09-2008, 12:02 PM	#9
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	I had forgotten to take a look at all the other episodes in volume 2 (silly me) so I didn't really get it, thought it was a bit strange. So now I looked at all of them in order and am looking forward to the next episode. Btw, the way Phantom receives mission reminds me of the GTA series. __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

12-09-2008, 05:27 PM	#10
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	I'm a bit worried by the exhortation to eat piles of baked beans. If we all do that then the results don't bear thinking about __________________ Gordon's alive!