Warning Shot
I knew at some point I’d have Poe yell Nevermore! but it had to be that perfect moment. This seemed to be the right fit, plus I had a blast drawing Poe in that panel. :)
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Wait, Delia just *admitted* it? So then what was the point? Once Tripp tells Coco that, won’t she then forgive him? And wouldn’t that negate what Delia’s trying to do?
Remember, Delia’s goal is to get Poe to go back to Hell. Screwing up Tripp’s relationship is good fun for her and all but it’s important that Poe knows it’s her and WHY she’s doing it. And she’s going to continue to try to hurt the people he’s close to. If Poe knows that, it’s all on HIM unless he goes back to hell.
Delia may make it to Hell before Poe once Coco finds out she’s responsible. Also – it’s not just you, Tripp, we’re all surprised it’s taken this long
Or Coco might just want to wash her hands of the whole thing. It’s not like she’ll have trouble landing a guy.
I’m not certain I “get” it. By “taken you this long to say it” is he referring to “Nevermore” as in his poem – “Quoth the raven, `Nevermore.’” ?
You’re correct… It’s referring to his famous ‘Nevermore’ from The Raven. It’s probably the most famous line/quote associated with Poe so I’ve been saving it for just the right moment.
I’m wondering: Why doesn’t Tripp or someone suggest they brainstorm and try to figure out a new way for Poe to deal with this hell business? I don’t know… Isn’t there a loophole? I mean, he was tricked. Or maybe they could search for a legitimate spiritual guide to give them advice? Maybe do a Dante thing and journey to Purgatory searching for an answer?
Shhh! you’re gonna ruin the (presumptive) story arc!
Haha, don’t worry, the Hell thing WILL get addressed. It’s a huge part of the overall story so it make take a while to fully resolve it but it will happen for sure.
Tripp really ought to have brought up the issue of Poe’s little problem when he got a chance to talk to God – if anyone can grant a get-out-of-jail-free card it would be God, and it’s not like that opportunity presents itself every day!
I think that was one of the things he was going to ask before the O-face.
Since he got interrupted before he had a chance to ask the first time, then I guess that means he needs to have epic sex with Proxy again? Poor Tripp, the sacrifices he has to make to help his friend out
Tough life.
They should all sit down and discuss how to deal with Delia, I vote a having her snakes shaved off so she’s just some green bald girl, or call the COD playing robot back can’t remember his name exactly and have him teleport her to like hell or wherever the amazons sent the Narva hahah
Haha, bald Delia might make her look even creepier!
Well, she at least had the balls to admit that she’s a bitch that’s trying to utterly ruin Tripp’s life. In some seriously messed up way, that’s better than some women I’ve met.
Haha, good point! Delia’s a no-BS plain-dealer.
Love it. I hope Poe’s dark side manifests itself to defend his freedom.
Hopefully she’ll get what’s coming to her.
In the TV series Room 222, yes I am showing my age with this one, one of the teachers decided to update the classics for a modern generation. When she was asking for opinions on the update, the principal said he grew up with the originals and there was just something majestic when reading”Quoth the Raven ‘Nevermore.’” somehow he felt that it lost a lot when the Raven said “Hey baby not again.”
Haha, yes, it loses quite a bit there.
The suspense of this strip will be the death of me. Loving all of it.
Thanks so much, Art! You’re very kind. I’m having a blast doing it, glad there are people out there enjoying it.
Cut Poe some slack Tripp he onlyy bust that out when he needs to
You can’t just throw NEVERMORE around all the time or it loses its gravitas!
“Next strip: Epic!”
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Are you saying this one wasn’t? I think Nevermoring Ghost Poe trumps.
Good point! And I love ‘Nevermoring’ as a verb.
Even if Coco forgives I doubt she will forget. Trip and Proxy now have that between them so I would bet that the relationship would be strained between the three of them….Besides.. I like Proxy more.
This kind of issue certainly changes the dynamics.
Guard down? Guard smard, Poe, the ghost, should be able to come up with some macabre and grisly direct attack on Delia, I’m just saying.
Oh, I’m sure he could but he’s been given a second chance of sorts. I doubt he wants to blow it with mortal sins.
And you win user name of the day!
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Oh. There was a comment section? O.O
Now I feel awkward.
Why?