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narfforc · 08-07-2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Nessa Telrunya

Yea. XD I'm busy catching up with the first two volumes on your site. Great job with the comics! I love how random Downers manage to show up.

Apart from me, because he is going to die a horrible death at Oxonmoot in Eight Weeks time, Hookbill the Goner.

Nessa Telrunya · 08-07-2009, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by narfforc

Apart from me, because he is going to die a horrible death at Oxonmoot in Eight Weeks time, Hookbill the Goner.

Ahaha, I wonder what Hookbill will think of your play on words. Genius, as I've come to expect from you.

Hookbill the Goomba · 08-09-2009, 05:01 PM

It's time to catch up on some real events. Or, possibly real events.

Now it's time for Peter and John to go looking for an engine. Will they find one?

What do you know? They did! How about that.
Don't forget the...

THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN
COMIC ARCHIVE OF DOOM!

It's a bit like being entertained. Only with more vomiting.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 08-09-2009, 08:35 PM

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TGEW is not actually a warrior or an elf.

You found me out!

I don't know what else to say about the newspaper this week, other than it was BRIL! I loved the part with the nappies, my little brother found it amusing too! I also like how Peter Hampton just walks out on John Fillis when he needs help.

Hookbill the Goomba · 08-10-2009, 07:22 AM

One of my favourite things about that episode of P&A are the plasters that have been stuck on the bus once they're fixed it. I didn't notice them at first.

Ah, the benefits of not being the artist.

Hope you like some of the new and weird Bus numbers.

Nerwen · 08-10-2009, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

Hope you like some of the new and weird Bus numbers.

I didn't even notice that at first.

wilwarin538 · 08-10-2009, 08:24 AM

I totally want bus # Piano!!!! hahaha

Morai · 08-10-2009, 06:19 PM

I totally own the Bus #...triangle. If only it had an engine.

Maybe they just buy new busses instead of fixing the old ones? Except they save money by not buying new engines?

It's a good thing there's only four drivers, I can only imagine how long it would take to drive all of them out of the garage each morning, when they're all so tightly parked together.

Lindale · 08-10-2009, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

Hope you like some of the new and weird Bus numbers.

Very entertaining indeed.

Hookbill the Goomba · 08-13-2009, 05:02 PM

AARRGG! Sorry this is so late! I almost forgot about it!

Don't forget to catch up on the previous episodes on;

THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN
COMIC ARCHIVE OF DOOM!

It's fun. Next week I'll try and do better...

wilwarin538 · 08-13-2009, 08:24 PM

haha, I love that he's dressed up as Mario....soooo cute!!!

Nogrod · 08-13-2009, 08:34 PM

I wash my hands from the footballer but with the oral surgeon I'm quite happy... well, not exactly as his wife maybe, but who am I to complain?

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 08-14-2009, 09:54 PM

Love the last panel! It's a Dalek!

Hakon · 08-14-2009, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

Love the past panel! It's a Dalek!

What is a dalek?

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 08-14-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Hakon

What is a dalek?

You should ask Hookbill. He knows all about Daleks and everything that they ever had anything to do with.

Hakon · 08-14-2009, 10:31 PM

Okay. Why does he know all about daleks? All I know is that daleks do with doctor who. That is it.

Boromir88 · 08-14-2009, 10:32 PM

Has it ever been answered how Alien managed to wear any type of clothing when he has no shoulders?

Hakon · 08-14-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Boromir88

Has it ever been answered how Alien managed to wear any type of clothing when he has no shoulders?

Well the suit, mario and spaceman costume all are very tight as you can see in the pictures. The Sherlock costume is tied around his neck. The dalek one I have no idea.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 08-14-2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Hakon

Okay. Why does he know all about daleks? All I know is that daleks do with doctor who. That is it.

Because, he has watched every episode of Doctor Who. You just don't know how much there are references to that programme in the Downer until you start watching it too.

Going back on topic, I think it was quite funny that Formy just noticed that Alien was changing costumes in the last panel.

Hakon · 08-14-2009, 10:38 PM

I think he noticed in the fifth panel when he said "besides your costumes are just well weird." In the last panel he was asking how Alien kept changing so fast.

Hookbill the Goomba · 08-15-2009, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Hakon

What is a dalek?

It's not that important. I was going for iconic looks; Sherlock Holms, space man, Mario, Dalek and so on. Not to mention Formy's incredibly stylish costume.

But, basically, a Dalek is a thing from Doctor Who. a quick google search will clear most things up if you're really that interested.

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Originally Posted by Boromir88

Has it ever been answered how Alien managed to wear any type of clothing when he has no shoulders?

Alien's physiognomy just plain baffles me.

narfforc · 08-15-2009, 02:13 AM

What's Doctor Who?

wilwarin538 · 08-15-2009, 08:32 AM

Oh! I just noticed he still has his bowtie as an astronaut, hehe. Too cute!

Doctor Who is a TV show isn't it? I believe it was a much older one that has recently been re-done, but I could be mistaken.

narfforc · 08-15-2009, 01:18 PM

I believe that Irony has lost all it's power, and is wasted on humans.

wilwarin538 · 08-15-2009, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by narfforc

I believe that Irony has lost all it's power, and is wasted on humans.

Ahaha. I'm sick ok?

I don't understand irony/satire/puns or anything of the sort when my head aches and my eyes are all watery.

narfforc · 08-15-2009, 03:44 PM

I'll forgive you, but it won't stop me killing Hooky at Oxomoot, I need something to eat I'm sick of Maggoty Bread.

Eönwë · 08-16-2009, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

Alien's physiognomy just plain baffles me.

Well, there is episode 24 of Series 1. After seeing that I gave up on Alien having a logical body

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Hookbill the Goomba · 08-16-2009, 03:15 PM

I have to post this up a bit early. I have to get up at a 'normal' time tomorrow and can't stay up until midnight, I'm afraid. So, here's the news...

And here we have Peter Hampton leaving John Fillis to his devices.

Come back on Thursday when we'll finally meet the legendary Soap Pope! I wonder what he'll have running down his face.

THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN
COMIC ARCHIVE OF DOOM

Don't forget that I'm always open to story submissions, by the way. It does make a nice change to have other writers on the Downer, doesn't it?

Laurinquë · 08-17-2009, 03:06 PM

P&A this week was priceless. I was giggling uncontrollably and now the people in the airport are giving me odd looks! Score!

Ents are always good news; but is it still a pile of nappies as you say? I just noticed the comment below the picture, but I think it adds to the hilarity of the whole thing. Excellent second article by the way.

Hookbill the Goomba · 08-17-2009, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Laurinquë

Ents are always good news; but is it still a pile of nappies as you say? I just noticed the comment below the picture, but I think it adds to the hilarity of the whole thing. Excellent second article by the way.

Yes, I noticed that mistake.

Decided to keep it because it looked funny, though.

narfforc · 08-17-2009, 04:18 PM

As the only Vegetarian working for R-Q-B, I would like to state that we have fooled you all by putting 199%Beef in miniature, on all Linda MucKorneys Veggie Burgers Full Flavoured with Cardboard Texture.

narfforc · 08-17-2009, 04:51 PM

Extra, Extra read all about it, Hookbill plans to go to Oxonmoot in a Lift (that's an Elevator, for those who don't speak English), a friend suggests it's quicker by car.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 08-19-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by narfforc

Extra, Extra read all about it, Hookbill plans to go to Oxonmoot in a Lift (that's an Elevator, for those who don't speak English), a friend suggests it's quicker by car.

So, does Hook live above or below Oxford?

Hookbill the Goomba · 08-19-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

So, does Hook live above or below Oxford?

Both.

While I'm posting here, I notice it is Thursday. So... Time for PHALIAN RESURRECTION!

THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN
COMIC ARCHIVE OF DOOM!

It's all fun and games until Alien vomits in your face.

wilwarin538 · 08-19-2009, 07:13 PM

Cardinal Mardinal??? hehehe

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 08-19-2009, 08:06 PM

Looks like Alien was actually useful for once (or twice).

Rune Son of Bjarne · 08-20-2009, 05:37 AM

I think the company needs to be more secret about its secret plans, or atleast just not tell the press about them.

Lindale · 08-20-2009, 10:47 AM

"Old Woman of the Sea." Highly entertaining.

Morai · 08-20-2009, 03:51 PM

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"Old Woman of the Sea." Highly entertaining.

Agreed. Probably one of my favorite P & A's this "season." The list seems to grow longer.

Hookbill the Goomba · 08-20-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Lindale

"Old Woman of the Sea." Highly entertaining.

Hehehe! It was one of those random on the spot decisions for Alien's alias.

Alien does get to take on some more odd (and just as unnecessary) disguises in the future.

08-09-2009, 05:01 PM	#1963
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 6,153	It's time to catch up on some real events. Or, possibly real events. Now it's time for Peter and John to go looking for an engine. Will they find one? What do you know? They did! How about that. Don't forget the... THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN COMIC ARCHIVE OF DOOM! It's a bit like being entertained. Only with more vomiting. __________________ 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...

08-10-2009, 07:22 AM	#1965
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 6,153	One of my favourite things about that episode of P&A are the plasters that have been stuck on the bus once they're fixed it. I didn't notice them at first. Ah, the benefits of not being the artist. Hope you like some of the new and weird Bus numbers. __________________ 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...

08-10-2009, 08:24 AM	#1967
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,661	I totally want bus # Piano!!!! hahaha __________________ Comme une étoile amarante Comme un papillon de nuit C'est la lumière qui m'attire La flamme qui m'éblouit Fenris Muffin

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Morai Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2002 Location: Where young people go to retire Posts: 747	I totally own the Bus #...triangle. If only it had an engine. Maybe they just buy new busses instead of fixing the old ones? Except they save money by not buying new engines? It's a good thing there's only four drivers, I can only imagine how long it would take to drive all of them out of the garage each morning, when they're all so tightly parked together. __________________ "So why the safe distance, this curious look? Why tear out single pages when you can throw away the book? Why pluck one string when you can strum the guitar? MeWithoutYou http://fortyfifthparadox.com

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Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 6,153	AARRGG! Sorry this is so late! I almost forgot about it! Don't forget to catch up on the previous episodes on; THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN COMIC ARCHIVE OF DOOM! It's fun. Next week I'll try and do better... __________________ 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...

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wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,661	haha, I love that he's dressed up as Mario....soooo cute!!! __________________ Comme une étoile amarante Comme un papillon de nuit C'est la lumière qui m'attire La flamme qui m'éblouit Fenris Muffin

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Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,330	I wash my hands from the footballer but with the oral surgeon I'm quite happy... well, not exactly as his wife maybe, but who am I to complain? __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

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TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,346	Love the last panel! It's a Dalek! __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead. Last edited by TheGreatElvenWarrior; 08-14-2009 at 10:26 PM.

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Hakon Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 747	Okay. Why does he know all about daleks? All I know is that daleks do with doctor who. That is it. __________________ Medicine for the soul. ~Inscription over the door of the Library at Thebes

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Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,559	Has it ever been answered how Alien managed to wear any type of clothing when he has no shoulders? __________________ Fenris Penguin

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Hakon Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 747	I think he noticed in the fifth panel when he said "besides your costumes are just well weird." In the last panel he was asking how Alien kept changing so fast. __________________ Medicine for the soul. ~Inscription over the door of the Library at Thebes

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narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,307	What's Doctor Who? __________________ [B]THE LORD OF THE GRINS:THE ONE PARODY....A PARODY BETTER THAN THE RINGS OF POWER.

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wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,661	Oh! I just noticed he still has his bowtie as an astronaut, hehe. Too cute! Doctor Who is a TV show isn't it? I believe it was a much older one that has recently been re-done, but I could be mistaken. __________________ Comme une étoile amarante Comme un papillon de nuit C'est la lumière qui m'attire La flamme qui m'éblouit Fenris Muffin

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narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,307	I believe that Irony has lost all it's power, and is wasted on humans. __________________ [B]THE LORD OF THE GRINS:THE ONE PARODY....A PARODY BETTER THAN THE RINGS OF POWER.

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narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,307	I'll forgive you, but it won't stop me killing Hooky at Oxomoot, I need something to eat I'm sick of Maggoty Bread. __________________ [B]THE LORD OF THE GRINS:THE ONE PARODY....A PARODY BETTER THAN THE RINGS OF POWER.

08-16-2009, 03:15 PM	#1988
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 6,153	I have to post this up a bit early. I have to get up at a 'normal' time tomorrow and can't stay up until midnight, I'm afraid. So, here's the news... And here we have Peter Hampton leaving John Fillis to his devices. Come back on Thursday when we'll finally meet the legendary Soap Pope! I wonder what he'll have running down his face. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN COMIC ARCHIVE OF DOOM Don't forget that I'm always open to story submissions, by the way. It does make a nice change to have other writers on the Downer, doesn't it? __________________ 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...

08-17-2009, 03:06 PM	#1989
Laurinquë Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 385	P&A this week was priceless. I was giggling uncontrollably and now the people in the airport are giving me odd looks! Score! Ents are always good news; but is it still a pile of nappies as you say? I just noticed the comment below the picture, but I think it adds to the hilarity of the whole thing. Excellent second article by the way. Last edited by Laurinquë; 08-17-2009 at 03:08 PM. Reason: semi liver inserted.

08-17-2009, 04:18 PM	#1991
narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,307	As the only Vegetarian working for R-Q-B, I would like to state that we have fooled you all by putting 199%Beef in miniature, on all Linda MucKorneys Veggie Burgers Full Flavoured with Cardboard Texture. __________________ [B]THE LORD OF THE GRINS:THE ONE PARODY....A PARODY BETTER THAN THE RINGS OF POWER.

08-17-2009, 04:51 PM	#1992
narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,307	Extra, Extra read all about it, Hookbill plans to go to Oxonmoot in a Lift (that's an Elevator, for those who don't speak English), a friend suggests it's quicker by car. __________________ [B]THE LORD OF THE GRINS:THE ONE PARODY....A PARODY BETTER THAN THE RINGS OF POWER. Last edited by narfforc; 08-18-2009 at 06:57 AM.

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wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,661	Cardinal Mardinal??? hehehe __________________ Comme une étoile amarante Comme un papillon de nuit C'est la lumière qui m'attire La flamme qui m'éblouit Fenris Muffin

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TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,346	Looks like Alien was actually useful for once (or twice). __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

08-20-2009, 10:47 AM	#1998
Lindale Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: midway upon... in a forest dark Posts: 981	"Old Woman of the Sea." Highly entertaining. __________________ The heart does things for reasons Reason itself cannot comprehend. - Blaise Pascal Legal Madness.