Hero Oh Hero

[TeChameleon]

Heal all ailments through dental surgery?
Well, I guess if all you have is a hammer every problem looks like a water melon.

When all you have is a hammer, every problem looks like Loki

If the guy in the chair is anything to go by, this thing does very... thorough... dental surgery

[Ailurus]

Noel brought the dentist up before, way back near the beginning of the nightmare arc. So apparently he's been doing his thorough cleanings for quite a while.

[-D-]

Heal all ailments through dental surgery?
Well, I guess if all you have is a hammer every problem looks like a water melon.

What is a miner, but a dentist for rocks?
What is a brain surgeon, but a dentist for brains?

[Kantaki]

Can't run from medical problems, sure.
Can run from the one trying to cause them though.

You just need to be faster than whoever's with you.
On a second thought being fastest is bad too.
Let someone else run into the next horror.

[lord_khaine]

When all you have is a hammer, every problem looks like Loki

Hah xD

Possibly because if you have a hammer, there is a non-zero chance every problem can be traced back to Loki.

Also. Seems like Noel is about to skateboard Noah away?
Didnt sound like fighting was an option.

[Kantaki]

New comic

A dignified and cool looking way to travel.
Well, for Noel at least.

[lord_khaine]

Called it :D

Lets see if they get away with it.

[Gez]

Surprise chapter drop, starting here.

We get more of what everyone wants, dentistry and nightmare politics.

As in, political intrigue among nightmares.

[Kantaki]

I like this Grey Child fellow.
"Since you can neither agree nor disagree with my offer I'm just going through with it. Don't you dare break our deal.
Also, greet mom for me."

Seriously though, that one scares me.
Not sure whether fulfilling the deal or breaking it would be worse.
On the plus side maybe Noah finally uses his power again.

[Frozenstep]

I like this Grey Child fellow.
"Since you can neither agree nor disagree with my offer I'm just going through with it. Don't you dare break our deal.

Noah, as usual, does nothing, has no choices, and still manages to passively tumble into centerstage of political intrigue beyond his understanding. Poor guy.

So if I'm understanding right, 15 minutes have passed for Gazz/Noel? No wonder Noel is suspicious.

[lord_khaine]

Yeah the grey-out was a timestop. That brought Gazz and Noel enough time to find Noah.
This chapter drop really was a hell of a ride with implications for the future.
Most of all on what the heck is going on with the Gray Child.

And also what the Hollowman have in store.
By the sound of it, it knows about basically everything except Noahs power.
And to be fair. Thats one of the best kept secrets.

[Forum Explorer]

Yeah the grey-out was a timestop. That brought Gazz and Noel enough time to find Noah.
This chapter drop really was a hell of a ride with implications for the future.
Most of all on what the heck is going on with the Gray Child.

And also what the Hollowman have in store.
By the sound of it, it knows about basically everything except Noahs power.
And to be fair. Thats one of the best kept secrets.

Noah's only decision has been to not use his power and it's good to see it working out for him.

[Daffy Dutch]

Huh dang, I haven't read a sprite comic since 8bit theater ended. The art on this one looks pretty quality, I'll have to check this out.

[TeChameleon]

Huh dang, I haven't read a sprite comic since 8bit theater ended. The art on this one looks pretty quality, I'll have to check this out.

It's solid throughout, and the storyline has been a pretty good ride so far, too.

[Neoriceisgood]

Huh dang, I haven't read a sprite comic since 8bit theater ended. The art on this one looks pretty quality, I'll have to check this out.

I hope you enjoy it if you do decide to give it a read! Always nice to have a new reader onboard.

It's solid throughout, and the storyline has been a pretty good ride so far, too.

And thank you a lot, Chameleon!

[Gez]

New chapter drop today, this time on Tobi's side of the story, which is named "Maze". Though in the archive it gets called "the nightmare continues" which kind of sounds more like the next Noah chapter honestly... Though it does also fit the mysterious game that Tobi plays, especially when you get to Shalhia's part of the chapter...

[lord_khaine]

Massive degree of little twists dropped in our lap.
Or well. Tobi being smart isnt the biggest twist.
But whats going on with the paladin is an interesting development.

[Neoriceisgood]

New chapter drop today, this time on Tobi's side of the story, which is named "Maze". Though in the archive it gets called "the nightmare continues" which kind of sounds more like the next Noah chapter honestly... Though it does also fit the mysterious game that Tobi plays, especially when you get to Shalhia's part of the chapter...

I accidentally mislabeled the page, sadly I still don't have an edit button for those type of mistakes LOL. Enjoy the chapter drops the next few days though!

[Kornaki]

I accidentally mislabeled the page, sadly I still don't have an edit button for those type of mistakes LOL. Enjoy the chapter drops the next few days though!

The pace of your production is ridiculous.

[lord_khaine]

hah! "if things are going swimmingly taking down Burk"
Quite interesting what the heck Evilette is setting in motion now.
It does look like a big double cross of some sort.

While for Burk. With the revelation that all Espers are not alike.
It seems increasingly likely thats just his secret.
He nullified magic that directly contacts him.

Or well. partly explains him.
Dont explain his superhuman feat.
But perhaps he is just meant to be peak human, Captain America style.

[Gez]

Executive Call, today's chapter drop.

[TeChameleon]

And thank you a lot, Chameleon!

Honestly? Just calling 'em like I see 'em. I'm enjoying both art and story, so I'm not going to downplay it.

And tensions are pretty high in all three storylines right now- Noah's lost and unconscious(?) in the dark with injured or near-powerless allies (Noel can't do much without an external source of spirit), Tobi's getting some undesired attention, separated from her most trustworthy (probably?) ally and still in a death game, and while Burke is having considerable fun, he's still in jeopardy and his allies are deep in it.

[Neoriceisgood]

The pace of your production is ridiculous.

Haha, thanks! I do try to keep a good pace to my production so readers get to read the story at a pace that's enjoyable.
I read and/or used to read several webcomics that either always had pacing issues or ended up having major pacing issues in their lifetime,
so I do know how unpleasant it can feel to sorta be stuck in a story and having to wait months or even years to make any meaningful progress.

This goes double when you have split perspectives or several storylines (I know this makes the situation for some works like Goblins particularly rough as it has split perspectives -and- a slow update rate.)

Ever since I rebooted from aptGG I've tried to do my best to make speed a pivotal part of my style/creation process (biggest reason for the much simpler style compared to what that comic had at some point).

Honestly? Just calling 'em like I see 'em. I'm enjoying both art and story, so I'm not going to downplay it.

And tensions are pretty high in all three storylines right now- Noah's lost and unconscious(?) in the dark with injured or near-powerless allies (Noel can't do much without an external source of spirit), Tobi's getting some undesired attention, separated from her most trustworthy (probably?) ally and still in a death game, and while Burke is having considerable fun, he's still in jeopardy and his allies are deep in it.

Aw I still appreciate it a lot! Hearing people discuss, enjoy & of course, occasionally praise my work is a big part of the fun for me in creating more content and pushing my story forward. So it always makes me happy to hear someone openly express enjoyment.

Having the rising tension in all three arcs simultaneously wasn't entirely preplanned, but it is fun how much it synergized. I thought a bit about

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potentially trying to have them all properly 'climax' at the same time too,

but that was sadly too much of a hassle.

[TeChameleon]

Haha, thanks! I do try to keep a good pace to my production so readers get to read the story at a pace that's enjoyable.*snip*

It's both enjoyable and really friggin' impressive.

Aw I still appreciate it a lot! Hearing people discuss, enjoy & of course, occasionally praise my work is a big part of the fun for me in creating more content and pushing my story forward. So it always makes me happy to hear someone openly express enjoyment.

I honestly wish I could do more than just express enjoyment, but funds are tight for me, so I'm gonna be as open and vocal about my enjoyment as I can

Ever since I rebooted from aptGG I've tried to do my best to make speed a pivotal part of my style/creation process (biggest reason for the much simpler style compared to what that comic had at some point).

A simple style is nothing to be ashamed of; it can often allow art to be more expressive. Scott McCloud usually describes it as 'iconic', from what I remember, and honestly? Speaking just for myself, a lot of my very favourite artists have (deceptively) simple styles; Sergio Aragones (met him a couple of times at cons, incredibly nice, amazing guy and utterly mind-blowing artist, despite his apparently loose, cartoony drawing style), Charles Schulz (I don't think you could ever convincingly argue that Sparky's style was detailed, but those quick, simple squiggle faces conveyed immense amounts of emotion over the years), and even Stan Sakai, to a certain point (his faces are very simple, but once again, incredibly expressive).

I know a little about art- when I was younger, I desperately wanted to do a comic book, and studied it on my own, but unfortunately, I'm complete **** at backgrounds- and I can say that as far as I'm concerned, you have nothing to apologize for.

[Gez]

New drop here, "The Burk ... And the Esper!", it's about Evyle. And Burk. Can't forget Burk or he'll punch this comment.

[Kantaki]

Wow. That was brutal.
My condolences for Skystroke's future children, they shall never be.

Gotta love Evyle though.
"Abandon my wicked ways?
Why do you think I named myself evil?"

[lord_khaine]

Welp. Thats it. Comic over.
This will not be surpassed.
https://www.neorice.com/hoh_2834

[Ailurus]

New drop here, "The Burk ... And the Esper!", it's about Evyle. And Burk. Can't forget Burk or he'll punch this comment.

It's not him punching comments that I'm concerned with now. What he did was much much worse than punching.

Also, Evyle either takes things very literally, or has an immensely short fuse. Or both.

[lord_khaine]

Still respect to Skystroke for taking the fight as serious as he should.
Just unfortunate he got distracted by the first ball. Or no. That had not been good for his skull.
As much as balls are important, skulls are more important still.

His analysis of Burk were interesting. Calling him a spirit savant.
Clearly he is the best informed person on spirit abilities we have had observe Burk so far.
Question is now if it contradict the shoulder devils.

[Neoriceisgood]

http://neorice.com/hoh_noah_2861

Final drop starts here! Not an entire chapter but still a decent amount of content!

Hope you guys all enjoyed the numerous drops! Over a 100 pages posted total this week.