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Darkness Rising
Part 1
Part 2
Ulti's Notes:
Working with my current plan for "Break", it was important to remind viewers what was involved. Since I was using this Tedhaun coin as a genie-esque wish-granting machine, I reminded people of its existence here. Given how it does not wind up being utilized like I intended, though, it's very funny to put so much focus on it when you look at Kirby Adventure just as a final product.
Original Author's Comment:
01/23/16
I did say I'd update whenever I felt like it. I finally felt like it.
Will the next update take as long? Hopefully not, but who knows.
You might need this as a refresher, though.
I did say I'd update whenever I felt like it. I finally felt like it.
Will the next update take as long? Hopefully not, but who knows.
You might need this as a refresher, though.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
Nashew
01/23/16
Ominous dialogue is ominous.
ForestFire
01/23/16
Wow, my hallucinations have started up again.
plasma_knight303
01/23/16
oHEY THERE TEDHAUN MEDALLION
BattleStarX
01/23/16
Those poor floors, covered in so much water.
DarkNut255
01/23/16
Oh hey, Tedhaun, good to see your medal again buddy.
Warpstar
01/23/16
I yelled when I found out this updated. Don't you hate it when you can't move things over stuff?
But what are the water covered floors?
Kebi_in_your_pants
01/24/16
It's kind of strange finally seeing a sky blue kirby finally speak after so long.
SuperScratchkat
01/24/16
kaxo is filled with determination
CapedLuigisYoshi
01/24/16
You really shouldn't leave a music player next to the food, guys. Those don't mix well.
guestuser
01/25/16
CapedLuigisYoshi: Neither does a medallion containing an all-powerful ghost.
guestuser
01/26/16
OMG KIRBY ADVENTURE IS BACK
guestuser
02/04/16
Ultizeta:I know exacly what you mean. YOU FOLLOWED MY COMIC IDEA! Or not. Well, for a reminder, Kaxo asks Shat'l what the ghost medal was and after finding out, Ghost Medal+Dead Kirby=Yayz alive again!
01/23/16
Ominous dialogue is ominous.
ForestFire
01/23/16
Wow, my hallucinations have started up again.
plasma_knight303
01/23/16
oHEY THERE TEDHAUN MEDALLION
BattleStarX
01/23/16
Those poor floors, covered in so much water.
DarkNut255
01/23/16
Oh hey, Tedhaun, good to see your medal again buddy.
Warpstar
01/23/16
I yelled when I found out this updated. Don't you hate it when you can't move things over stuff?
But what are the water covered floors?
Kebi_in_your_pants
01/24/16
It's kind of strange finally seeing a sky blue kirby finally speak after so long.
SuperScratchkat
01/24/16
kaxo is filled with determination
CapedLuigisYoshi
01/24/16
You really shouldn't leave a music player next to the food, guys. Those don't mix well.
guestuser
01/25/16
CapedLuigisYoshi: Neither does a medallion containing an all-powerful ghost.
guestuser
01/26/16
OMG KIRBY ADVENTURE IS BACK
guestuser
02/04/16
Ultizeta:I know exacly what you mean. YOU FOLLOWED MY COMIC IDEA! Or not. Well, for a reminder, Kaxo asks Shat'l what the ghost medal was and after finding out, Ghost Medal+Dead Kirby=Yayz alive again!
Part 3
Ulti's Notes:
This page was a reference to a Kirby sprite comic that I co-authored with my friend Nashew. I had the idea of Hali wanting to make connections with other Kirby universes after their previous multiversal adventures, which led to this silly premise.
In Nashew's comic, Kirby: The Dee Army, there was a page where Hali and Raize randomly entered during a scene and confused everybody. Several months later, I made this page to finally showcase the other end of the silly event. You can see the Dee Army page in the Bonuses section of this website.
In Nashew's comic, Kirby: The Dee Army, there was a page where Hali and Raize randomly entered during a scene and confused everybody. Several months later, I made this page to finally showcase the other end of the silly event. You can see the Dee Army page in the Bonuses section of this website.
Original Author's Comment:
01/26/16
It's okay, they didn't interrupt anything important.
I don't want to jinx things, but I think I'm finally starting to get my motivation back for working on this comic. We'll see how things go from here.
It's okay, they didn't interrupt anything important.
I don't want to jinx things, but I think I'm finally starting to get my motivation back for working on this comic. We'll see how things go from here.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
CapedLuigisYoshi
01/26/16
...I'm not sure why I didn't expect the other end of that scene to appear here at some point.
Nashew
01/26/16
I'm so happy to finally see this in KA. xD
BattleStarX
01/26/16
Hmm... just what does purple smell like? I could certainly do with knowing, maybe I'd finally be able to tell blue and purple apart!
Warpstar
01/26/16
I was waiting for this to happen sooner or later.
BattleStarX: Doo, are you gonna be fine with this. Like the whole, they 're going to Kaaby's world thing?
BattleStarX
01/26/16
Warpstar: It's their funeral if they try by force, but she'd probably do it if asked. Any chance to use heavy equipment, power tools and things of the like.
Warpstar
01/26/16
BattleStarX: I mean like, are you letting them in?
guestuser
01/26/16
Ma Homies
BattleStarX
01/26/16
Warpstar: Are you insinuating that random invasions from alternate worlds would be unusual in my comic world?
Warpstar
01/26/16
BattleStarX: Good point.
guestuser
01/26/16
it didnt take as long this time
SuperScratchkat
01/27/16
this whole "every kirby comic is a universe in a vast multiverse only traverseable through shenanigans" idea lines up surprisingly well to the way i see things.
this is going to make kirby comic crossovers a lot easier.
milomus2
01/27/16
Ultizeta Do you have any tips for someone who wants to start a Kirby comic?
Ultizeta
01/28/16
milomus2: Several.
1. If you're just starting out, you're going to be bad. If you simply accept that but strive to have a good time and work on building your experience, you'll have a better time overall making any comic, Kirby-related or not.
2. Make sure you know proper comic-creation. Judging from your desire to make a Kirby comic, presumably you'll be using sprites, so make sure you know how to recolor, remove sprite sheet excess, and zoom in properly.
3. Keep the cast small. Gigi, BSX, and I, we all have had this same basic problem with our comics. Too many Kirbies makes it hard to learn them all, and introducing more later on only muddies things if the starting characters still have recognition issues. I'd also recommend not only keeping the main cast less than 6, but also trying to not have them all be Kirbies, as constant recolors is a trope of these kinds of comics that can make character differentiation difficult.
4. Take inspiration but don't copy outright. There are a lot of Kirby comics on this site, so while you can look at what other people are doing, try and put your own, fresh spin on things rather than doing the exact same stuff. It won't be worth reading your comic if there's nothing new to see. It doesn't have to be 100% original, building upon others' work is how anything gets made ever, but definitely try to make it *yours*.
5. Most importantly, try and have fun with it! Don't let anything scare you off or make you feel like it's not worth it, unless you're just flat out not having fun making it. While it's important to remember comics are for the entertainment of others, you the author should also be the first one you're entertaining.
milomus2
01/28/16
Ultizeta: Thanks!
guestuser
01/31/16
Ultizeta: this comic is my freaking thing m8 i hope you dont losr motivation for it i want you to know there are still fans that have high hopes for this comic and we will support you in tough times not everyone has time to make comics or have time in general even if this comic dosent continue i will still be there for a great comic artist like you.
CapedLuigisYoshi
02/02/16
noiise: Because working with the sprites to have talking mouths that don't look awkward is actually kind of tricky.
Light and Shadow
02/02/16
How did I miss these last two updates? And the idea of an interdimensional transporter? Smart.
guestuser
02/03/16
that page of kirby the dee army was a refrance to this
guestuser
02/07/16
U scrb, y u los sped. is ben 12 dyz. updt plz.
guestuser
02/08/16
Wait a second, I just realised something... If Kieto is dead, how is Not-Kieto going to feel about the fact that they didn't tell him? XD
guestuser
02/09/16
Oh... My god... I can just smell a crossover.
Or is that the smell of purple? I can't tell.
guestuser
02/22/16
Why, the smell of purple can be described as mildly strongly tangerine, the one that can only be found in the northsouthern parts of Easterly West Istanbul with a hint of oregano.
guestuser
02/27/16
@Pasca46:Maybe *gaspage* he'll die 2!
Pasca46
02/28/16
@yoskichu: Why would he die...?-
OH NO METAL SONIC HAS TAKEN OVER THE COMIC! *sadface*
guestuser
03/14/16
Is it just me or you are taking a long break again?
guestuser
03/14/16
BattleStarX: I do not know
TheGreenShyGuy
03/15/16
@Calebgames: It happens...
Like every other comic.
ForestFire
03/17/16
TheGreenShyGuy: Well, the chapter IS called "Break".
TheGreenShyGuy
03/22/16
ForestFire: Huh. WELL I GUESS IT ALL MAKES SENSE NOW.
guestuser
03/28/16
TheGreenShyGuy: Maybe that's true.
If the word Break had a smell, would it be the smell of purple?
Or would Crossover smell like purple?
WHAT DOES PURPLE SMELL LIKE!?
guestuser
03/28/16
WHAT DOES SMELL SMELL LIKE?!?!?
RedsterTheGamer
10/14/20
It finally make sense.
01/26/16
...I'm not sure why I didn't expect the other end of that scene to appear here at some point.
Nashew
01/26/16
I'm so happy to finally see this in KA. xD
BattleStarX
01/26/16
Hmm... just what does purple smell like? I could certainly do with knowing, maybe I'd finally be able to tell blue and purple apart!
Warpstar
01/26/16
I was waiting for this to happen sooner or later.
BattleStarX: Doo, are you gonna be fine with this. Like the whole, they 're going to Kaaby's world thing?
BattleStarX
01/26/16
Warpstar: It's their funeral if they try by force, but she'd probably do it if asked. Any chance to use heavy equipment, power tools and things of the like.
Warpstar
01/26/16
BattleStarX: I mean like, are you letting them in?
guestuser
01/26/16
Ma Homies
BattleStarX
01/26/16
Warpstar: Are you insinuating that random invasions from alternate worlds would be unusual in my comic world?
Warpstar
01/26/16
BattleStarX: Good point.
guestuser
01/26/16
it didnt take as long this time
SuperScratchkat
01/27/16
this whole "every kirby comic is a universe in a vast multiverse only traverseable through shenanigans" idea lines up surprisingly well to the way i see things.
this is going to make kirby comic crossovers a lot easier.
milomus2
01/27/16
Ultizeta Do you have any tips for someone who wants to start a Kirby comic?
Ultizeta
01/28/16
milomus2: Several.
1. If you're just starting out, you're going to be bad. If you simply accept that but strive to have a good time and work on building your experience, you'll have a better time overall making any comic, Kirby-related or not.
2. Make sure you know proper comic-creation. Judging from your desire to make a Kirby comic, presumably you'll be using sprites, so make sure you know how to recolor, remove sprite sheet excess, and zoom in properly.
3. Keep the cast small. Gigi, BSX, and I, we all have had this same basic problem with our comics. Too many Kirbies makes it hard to learn them all, and introducing more later on only muddies things if the starting characters still have recognition issues. I'd also recommend not only keeping the main cast less than 6, but also trying to not have them all be Kirbies, as constant recolors is a trope of these kinds of comics that can make character differentiation difficult.
4. Take inspiration but don't copy outright. There are a lot of Kirby comics on this site, so while you can look at what other people are doing, try and put your own, fresh spin on things rather than doing the exact same stuff. It won't be worth reading your comic if there's nothing new to see. It doesn't have to be 100% original, building upon others' work is how anything gets made ever, but definitely try to make it *yours*.
5. Most importantly, try and have fun with it! Don't let anything scare you off or make you feel like it's not worth it, unless you're just flat out not having fun making it. While it's important to remember comics are for the entertainment of others, you the author should also be the first one you're entertaining.
milomus2
01/28/16
Ultizeta: Thanks!
guestuser
01/31/16
Ultizeta: this comic is my freaking thing m8 i hope you dont losr motivation for it i want you to know there are still fans that have high hopes for this comic and we will support you in tough times not everyone has time to make comics or have time in general even if this comic dosent continue i will still be there for a great comic artist like you.
CapedLuigisYoshi
02/02/16
noiise: Because working with the sprites to have talking mouths that don't look awkward is actually kind of tricky.
Light and Shadow
02/02/16
How did I miss these last two updates? And the idea of an interdimensional transporter? Smart.
guestuser
02/03/16
that page of kirby the dee army was a refrance to this
guestuser
02/07/16
U scrb, y u los sped. is ben 12 dyz. updt plz.
guestuser
02/08/16
Wait a second, I just realised something... If Kieto is dead, how is Not-Kieto going to feel about the fact that they didn't tell him? XD
guestuser
02/09/16
Oh... My god... I can just smell a crossover.
Or is that the smell of purple? I can't tell.
guestuser
02/22/16
Why, the smell of purple can be described as mildly strongly tangerine, the one that can only be found in the northsouthern parts of Easterly West Istanbul with a hint of oregano.
guestuser
02/27/16
@Pasca46:Maybe *gaspage* he'll die 2!
Pasca46
02/28/16
@yoskichu: Why would he die...?-
OH NO METAL SONIC HAS TAKEN OVER THE COMIC! *sadface*
guestuser
03/14/16
Is it just me or you are taking a long break again?
guestuser
03/14/16
BattleStarX: I do not know
TheGreenShyGuy
03/15/16
@Calebgames: It happens...
Like every other comic.
ForestFire
03/17/16
TheGreenShyGuy: Well, the chapter IS called "Break".
TheGreenShyGuy
03/22/16
ForestFire: Huh. WELL I GUESS IT ALL MAKES SENSE NOW.
guestuser
03/28/16
TheGreenShyGuy: Maybe that's true.
If the word Break had a smell, would it be the smell of purple?
Or would Crossover smell like purple?
WHAT DOES PURPLE SMELL LIKE!?
guestuser
03/28/16
WHAT DOES SMELL SMELL LIKE?!?!?
RedsterTheGamer
10/14/20
It finally make sense.
Part 4 (A Resolved Quandary)
Ulti's Notes:
So, originally this wasn't a page at all, I literally uploaded a blank image so that I had a place to post the author comment below. TL;DR, I was now an adult and trying to continue writing a comic I began at 13-years-old was starting to really get me existential and stressed. I had like 5 more chapters' worth of plans (which is, like, 20 to 30 more segments), and essentially I'd be locking myself in to work on Kirby Adventure for decades, and it was really starting to dawn on me what that would actually entail.
Thus, I ended up in a motivational crisis, and had no idea what to do about it. I made a case in the author comment and read all of the peoples' responses, which led to me coming up with a solution to my quandary.
As a result of this crisis, my solution was to completely revamp everything I had planned, such that I could give Kirby Adventure a proper conclusion rather than abandon it to indefinite hiatus... but do so in a way that would only take me a year or two, rather than many more decades of plans.
What I wound up doing was throwing all of my future plans on the floor, not to throw out, but to cherry-pick. I trimmed SO much fat from everything and decided to turn 'Break' into 'Darkness Rising', and instead of doing an unrelated Alternate Universe story, put myself into Kirby Adventure's proper endgame and began wrapping up every single loose end I possibly could.
After about a week of doing so, I elected to add in this image with Dark Matter here in order to make a reread of the segment have a bit more flow to it. I'll explain Dark Matter in the next page, since that's technically where he originally comes from anyway.
Thus, I ended up in a motivational crisis, and had no idea what to do about it. I made a case in the author comment and read all of the peoples' responses, which led to me coming up with a solution to my quandary.
As a result of this crisis, my solution was to completely revamp everything I had planned, such that I could give Kirby Adventure a proper conclusion rather than abandon it to indefinite hiatus... but do so in a way that would only take me a year or two, rather than many more decades of plans.
What I wound up doing was throwing all of my future plans on the floor, not to throw out, but to cherry-pick. I trimmed SO much fat from everything and decided to turn 'Break' into 'Darkness Rising', and instead of doing an unrelated Alternate Universe story, put myself into Kirby Adventure's proper endgame and began wrapping up every single loose end I possibly could.
After about a week of doing so, I elected to add in this image with Dark Matter here in order to make a reread of the segment have a bit more flow to it. I'll explain Dark Matter in the next page, since that's technically where he originally comes from anyway.
Original Author's Comment:
03/28/16
Sorry for those expecting an actual update, but I really think I need to talk about this, and it really concerns you guys. All of you.
Kirby Adventure was a big passion project, started off as a strong inspiration from Strike Force Squad, Kirby's Dream Adventure, and Loser Sprites. It was something for me to work on while I was sick with Lyme Disease, and it was something fun and entertaining while I worked on the original Yoshi & Kirby's more focused narrative.
It quickly became something much more grandiose, developing into a more serious story, more developed characters, but still retaining original qualities such as the humor, albiet toned down. It was fun to work on, enjoyable to write for and create these characters, really cool to work with fellow authors on major crossover arcs with large impacts, and with all of the fans and readers, it was a blast feeling like I was entertaining so many people. It's the second most popular Kirby comic on Smack Jeeves to date, even with having a "five comic pages in like an entire year" update rate.
Yeah. That update rate sucks, doesn't it? See... here's the reason why I've made this non-page. It's really just an author comment thing.
You may have noticed that my comic focus has been on Shards of Krino, my original CYOA comic that started June of 2015. There's a good reason for this: It's so much more enjoyable for me to make nowadays.
That isn't to say I dislike making Kirby Adventure pages, no. The problem here is that... I've grown.
I've grown as a creator, as a writer, as a person. I don't NEED Kirby Adventure anymore. Not it specifically, at least. I've gotten better at writing, at developing, at creating.
I think of what I'd be making next for this comic, getting interested in the cool ideas I've had to continue the story.
And then I remember all the decisions I've made for this story in the past that I'm forced to live with.
Shat'l is a psychic; this completely breaks the narrative in many ways.
The main 9 characters are recolors of the same character, making them completely not visually distinct.
Many characters have had skewed focus due to the large size of the main cast. Yes, nine characters IS a large cast to properly write for.
There are details that are completely random and contradictory to the world, like Keito's changing food interests, Raize and the Pep Brew, Kirby's bad characterization changes, originally saying there were 26 Divisions and then retconning it to 4, the list goes on and on.
The whole existence of Etam and Tear in the Fabric still mars the legacy of the comic, regardless of whether or not you liked the segment or not.
Unexplained plot threads like Fusion Kirby's band of monsters, the frozen time bubble in the Old Tower, how Zykan knows about the orbs, the mere existence of the orbs in the first place...
I'm pretty sure there's a saying out there that nobody hates content like the person who made it. If not, I'm making that a saying now, because I really can't stand half of the decisions a less-experienced me made that I now have to deal with with this comic.
And this makes it hard to continue writing it.
I want to move onto better things. I want to show that I can really write a great story, and not one that ends good but starts really awkwardly. I can't do these things with this massive project lingering over my neck like this.
But herein lies the problem. Sure, I could easily just stop the comic. I've basically done that with Yoshi & Kirby, which was in an even worse predicament. Yeah, sorry Y&K fans, that whole "going to write out the future chapters" things isn't happening. It's such an old and problematic story, I absolutely couldn't keep working with it anymore. But there's one major difference between Yoshi & Kirby and Kirby Adventure:
You guys. As in, the fans.
Yoshi & Kirby had around 160 fans or so. Sad, but ultimately not enough to sway my interests in continuing the rebooted version of an honestly really crappy rip-off story I made when I was 12.
Kirby Adventure, approximating for unregistered users, has probably around like 600 fans. This is by far the most people I've had ever following any single project I've made. 300 YouTube subscribers, 150 tumblr followers, 80 Krino fans, 200 Ulti Reviews fans, nothing even remotely compares.
I live off of entertainment. My entire goals with everything I do is to provide it to people. I write comics, I do reviews, I make Let's Play videos, I draw things, I've even tried music remixes and other stuff that did not turn out very well. Sure, I do these things for myself, because I enjoy these things and I wouldn't want to do things that I don't like doing. But I do these things because I enjoy the feeling of knowing that I entertain others.
And so, the decision to can a project that I've been working on for so long becomes that much harder when I know I'd be disappointing literal hundreds of people, when I strive so hard to do exactly the opposite of that.
But where would continuing the comic go for me? It's extremely difficult still for me to get the motivation to make new pages of this, even for Break, a segment that I was looking forward to getting to for so long. Pages would come out at probably this same rate they have been, also known as "maybe you get one every four months or something, I'm not a psychic". This is less than ideal, as I'm sure you could imagine.
And where would stopping the comic get me? After the initial disappointment, I could move on to new projects without this burden. Sprite comics, drawn comics, with greater motivation behind them and hopefully much better-written and executed concepts and beginnings. I'd also definitely do an idea writeup to detail the plans for the rest of the comic and things that already got cut from the plans. Similar to how it was handled in Perplexing Magnolia Disruption 2, if anybody read that comic by Shard.
But ultimately... this decision falls on you guys. I feel like I'd rather move on, but I could still see myself slowly and slowly cranking out pages if it was strongly desired. Probably. But since I do this for your enjoyment, it's up to what you guys want to see from me. Just make sure to put some thought behind it before you respond. A blunt "make more comics because I like them" or "end the comic because you suck" are not going to help sway anything.
I really don't enjoy doing this, but at the same time, I feel it's necessary. And either way, it's infinitely better than just leaving this comic for months on end with no acknowledgement as people clamor for updates.
Sorry for those expecting an actual update, but I really think I need to talk about this, and it really concerns you guys. All of you.
Kirby Adventure was a big passion project, started off as a strong inspiration from Strike Force Squad, Kirby's Dream Adventure, and Loser Sprites. It was something for me to work on while I was sick with Lyme Disease, and it was something fun and entertaining while I worked on the original Yoshi & Kirby's more focused narrative.
It quickly became something much more grandiose, developing into a more serious story, more developed characters, but still retaining original qualities such as the humor, albiet toned down. It was fun to work on, enjoyable to write for and create these characters, really cool to work with fellow authors on major crossover arcs with large impacts, and with all of the fans and readers, it was a blast feeling like I was entertaining so many people. It's the second most popular Kirby comic on Smack Jeeves to date, even with having a "five comic pages in like an entire year" update rate.
Yeah. That update rate sucks, doesn't it? See... here's the reason why I've made this non-page. It's really just an author comment thing.
You may have noticed that my comic focus has been on Shards of Krino, my original CYOA comic that started June of 2015. There's a good reason for this: It's so much more enjoyable for me to make nowadays.
That isn't to say I dislike making Kirby Adventure pages, no. The problem here is that... I've grown.
I've grown as a creator, as a writer, as a person. I don't NEED Kirby Adventure anymore. Not it specifically, at least. I've gotten better at writing, at developing, at creating.
I think of what I'd be making next for this comic, getting interested in the cool ideas I've had to continue the story.
And then I remember all the decisions I've made for this story in the past that I'm forced to live with.
Shat'l is a psychic; this completely breaks the narrative in many ways.
The main 9 characters are recolors of the same character, making them completely not visually distinct.
Many characters have had skewed focus due to the large size of the main cast. Yes, nine characters IS a large cast to properly write for.
There are details that are completely random and contradictory to the world, like Keito's changing food interests, Raize and the Pep Brew, Kirby's bad characterization changes, originally saying there were 26 Divisions and then retconning it to 4, the list goes on and on.
The whole existence of Etam and Tear in the Fabric still mars the legacy of the comic, regardless of whether or not you liked the segment or not.
Unexplained plot threads like Fusion Kirby's band of monsters, the frozen time bubble in the Old Tower, how Zykan knows about the orbs, the mere existence of the orbs in the first place...
I'm pretty sure there's a saying out there that nobody hates content like the person who made it. If not, I'm making that a saying now, because I really can't stand half of the decisions a less-experienced me made that I now have to deal with with this comic.
And this makes it hard to continue writing it.
I want to move onto better things. I want to show that I can really write a great story, and not one that ends good but starts really awkwardly. I can't do these things with this massive project lingering over my neck like this.
But herein lies the problem. Sure, I could easily just stop the comic. I've basically done that with Yoshi & Kirby, which was in an even worse predicament. Yeah, sorry Y&K fans, that whole "going to write out the future chapters" things isn't happening. It's such an old and problematic story, I absolutely couldn't keep working with it anymore. But there's one major difference between Yoshi & Kirby and Kirby Adventure:
You guys. As in, the fans.
Yoshi & Kirby had around 160 fans or so. Sad, but ultimately not enough to sway my interests in continuing the rebooted version of an honestly really crappy rip-off story I made when I was 12.
Kirby Adventure, approximating for unregistered users, has probably around like 600 fans. This is by far the most people I've had ever following any single project I've made. 300 YouTube subscribers, 150 tumblr followers, 80 Krino fans, 200 Ulti Reviews fans, nothing even remotely compares.
I live off of entertainment. My entire goals with everything I do is to provide it to people. I write comics, I do reviews, I make Let's Play videos, I draw things, I've even tried music remixes and other stuff that did not turn out very well. Sure, I do these things for myself, because I enjoy these things and I wouldn't want to do things that I don't like doing. But I do these things because I enjoy the feeling of knowing that I entertain others.
And so, the decision to can a project that I've been working on for so long becomes that much harder when I know I'd be disappointing literal hundreds of people, when I strive so hard to do exactly the opposite of that.
But where would continuing the comic go for me? It's extremely difficult still for me to get the motivation to make new pages of this, even for Break, a segment that I was looking forward to getting to for so long. Pages would come out at probably this same rate they have been, also known as "maybe you get one every four months or something, I'm not a psychic". This is less than ideal, as I'm sure you could imagine.
And where would stopping the comic get me? After the initial disappointment, I could move on to new projects without this burden. Sprite comics, drawn comics, with greater motivation behind them and hopefully much better-written and executed concepts and beginnings. I'd also definitely do an idea writeup to detail the plans for the rest of the comic and things that already got cut from the plans. Similar to how it was handled in Perplexing Magnolia Disruption 2, if anybody read that comic by Shard.
But ultimately... this decision falls on you guys. I feel like I'd rather move on, but I could still see myself slowly and slowly cranking out pages if it was strongly desired. Probably. But since I do this for your enjoyment, it's up to what you guys want to see from me. Just make sure to put some thought behind it before you respond. A blunt "make more comics because I like them" or "end the comic because you suck" are not going to help sway anything.
I really don't enjoy doing this, but at the same time, I feel it's necessary. And either way, it's infinitely better than just leaving this comic for months on end with no acknowledgement as people clamor for updates.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
SuperScratchkat
03/28/16
tbh if we want a kirby comic you could potentially make a better one
thats what i did
"and now im gonna kill kirby super deluxe and make adrift, and finish it too", he said, and failed, and died
ForestFire
03/28/16
I have mixed feelings on this. The comic is so close to the end that it feels like a waste to end it abruptly. But you lack motivation. And that's a HUGE problem. My suggestion is this: You make a fancy drawing depicting a major moment in the end, then write the rest of the story in a huge author comment. It'd give us the end of the story, and allow you to finish it off without making tons more pages. How's that sound to everyone?
Ultizeta
03/28/16
ForestFire: Considering it's about five chapters away from the planned ending, it's further than you're thinking, just so you know.
Nashew
03/28/16
I've been following this comic probably since the very beginning, almost six years ago now. That's an insanely long time to work on any project, especially a project like this where the passion you once had for it has fizzled. I say this because I know the feeling of losing the motivation for a project. Obviously. I've personally had a lot of projects that I jumped into too quickly without enough thought but tons of motivation, for them to ultimately fail. This is why I have so many failures in my past, and even a few that we failed together on. But I've moved on to better things now, and I think it would be best if you did the same with this comic. Sure, it's been going on for a long time, but in that long time, you've done a lot of terrible things that you regret. Working with your past self is tough. Especially when your past self was 13.
Maybe my opinion is biased because of conversations we've had about this subject, I don't know.
All that being said, I love Kirby Adventure, and I have a lot of respect for you, both as a friend, fellow comic author, and even co-author. And considering how far you've come as an author since this comic's beginning, I want to see what incredible stories you can come up with now, especially with you having bounced several ideas off me in the past that all sounded awesome, but that never became things because this comic was weighing you down.
Whatever conclusion you come to on this, I respect it. I just personally think it's time to let go of Kirby Adventure. After all, hindsight is 20/20.
ForestFire
03/28/16
Ultizeta: Well, crap. So much for that idea.
Blizzard
03/28/16
Personally, I understand what you are going through and some from personal experience (mainly fails on my part) I would much rather go through and finish it. I mean the comic could easily come to end with a couple of concluding pages, so if it's not too painful I would suggest just making a closing really quick and that will be that. Whatever you decide, I will always remain a loyal fan to all your comics and works in the future.
Warpstar
03/28/16
Dang, this is my problem. I came into Smack Jeeves when the comics were getting more rigid as in the whole idea and I don't really get to see anything new come out because I was late. I REALLY like your comics also, even if I hadn't even seen a full 10 updates in my presence. But you know it isn't a good thing if the author doesn't like making the comic. The recolor part I also have trouble with in my comic, since just yesterday I had read a review for your comic stating the issues in most Kirby comics. That actually got me thinking a lot and sorta had me lose a bit of hope in my comic. Then I had thought, "Hey, the comic is still recent, let me think up some things. "What does this have anything to do with it?", you might think. Well, your comic is pretty long and has 600 pages. That's way too many to remake and it harms the comic's future. Though just stopping at this point probably wouldn't be good, since like you said, you have so many people waiting. An idea you could use would be like having someone as a co-author. Not to be modest, but I would love to co-author, though it's just an idea. Ending though does seem like a good idea. Or reboot it. I don't like to force people into doing things they don't want to. Not to bring any other topic into this, but I will pray for the future of the comic, and more importantly, you as a person.
CapedLuigisYoshi
03/28/16
...It's kind of weird. All that stuff you said about how you feel KA is held down by all the bad decisions you've made prior to it? That's almost exactly how I feel about my own Kirby comic.
Of course, the difference is that I'm so incredibly stubborn in wanting to pay off some of the things I've set up in the extreme long term that I'm still going at it even though I'm nowhere close to finished.
...And I guess there's also the fact that I do manage to get enjoyment out of my old terribad stuff, through riffing it or the like.
Anyway, I'm not sure I can tell you which way to go on this. Obviously I'm biased due to the yet-unused cameo, but... honestly I wouldn't be very disappointed if that doesn't happen. The character will have other chances to appear in my own stuff anyway.
TheGreenShyGuy
03/28/16
I understand that you've lost motivation in this comic because of the stupid decisions your 13 year old self made, but your 13 year old self started something hundreds of fans still love today. Now I'm not telling you to keep going forward with the exact same comic till the end, but I think what would work best is to get to a point where you think it'd be good to end off THIS comic. What I mean is basically pulling a Naruto Shippuden. I heard you have 5 more chapters planned, so I think somewhere sooner than that you can slowly start to get rid of the major issues (Possibly kill of Shat'l or mess with his psychic crap), and then possibly make a part two. Like an entirely separate comic. Possibly have a time skip where a lot of stuff changes. Make it the way that the you of right now could enjoy it. You can still have some of the same characters and future plotlines, but try to give more focus on a smaller cast, have it entirely the tone you would want as of now, and make everyone a bit more distinguishable. Basically, start fresh but still continue the Kirby Adventure story, in the that would make you enjoy making it. I'm not trying to tell you do to exactly what I say, I want it to be something YOU want to do and YOU would enjoy for the rest of your time making it. All I'm doing is reading what your complaints were and giving you general advice on a way that could give you motivation.
Alienoid
03/28/16
To be honest, I don't feel like I'd want you to continue this comic if you have to use terms like 'cranking out, slowly' to describe it. You say you really don't enjoy doing this. You've moved on, you've matured and you've grown tired of the flaws you've written yourself.
Frankly I can't possibly imagine it being a good idea for you to labour through monotony to continue and possibly end this comic. It'd be forced, it'd be a chore. It's not going to be something you enjoy, so my opinion would be to not do it.
In my eyes, people that would possibly say that they would want you to have to drag your tail between your legs to finish this for their entertainment aren't people worth listening to because there's a clear disregard for how you would mentally handle the situation yourself. I definitely wouldn't want you having to turn into a slave. It just really seems like you want to give up, so I say, give up if you lack the inspiration/motivation to continue. It wouldn't be fun for you, and it wouldn't be fun for us to have a forced comic continuation. It wouldn't have soul or passion, would it.
But yeah, that's just my two cents on the matter.
Striffen Cloud
03/28/16
So i'm no comic maker (can't draw, sprites can't convey some of my scenes), but from a writer's perspective i can pretty sincerely say it's for the best if you stop.
Any story that becomes a huge chore to create will gradually start reflecting that in the resulting product, and that just serves to make you even more unmotivated when you look it back over. As much as I loved KA, I'd prefer it if it didn't circle the drain forever before dying.
Another thing to consider is its effect on your mental health. Nobody should have to do anything that makes them miserable for so arbitrary a reason as "it makes a bunch of strangers and some good friends happy", especially when you could achieve the same purpose by writing something new that impassions you.
As for leaving the fans feeling cheated, ForestFire's suggestion of a summary writeup would probably be an acceptable compromise. We're behind you whatever you decide.
Muix
03/28/16
I can't write long comments.
So, here' just what I think you should do:
Either end this comic, or reset it.
Yeah you heard me right - RESET.
That way, you can get rid of the "Stupid Decisions" and keep the "Pretty nice decisions my past self :D"
And you wouldn't disappoint the fans either.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
03/28/16
Man, I remember commenting around like an idiot when I was a young child on my old account.
I think KA is good and has always been good. Sure there's a few plotholes here and there, but you know what? That's what makes part of its charm. One of the many things I enjoy is spontaneous randomness, which this webcomic has always provided. Has this series overstayed its welcome?... Well I've noticed the storyline slow down quite a bit with the slowing updates, but I don't think it has.
While it's depressing to see it go, I think it's for the best, and I wouldn't want you to feel pressured to pump them out.
Chunck.co
03/28/16
Kirby Adventure was one of my driving inspritions among others to get my own comic, it was a great story and devolped beyond what most thought to a point that you grew well known. But The thing is i honestly think you can't go on if you don't have motivation, inspritition because it will not be fun and good for you it will be bad quality...I Don't want this to end either but what you contributed e.g Etam lived on and you grew into different comics. When it comes to these chooses its usually the authors choose not the fan but this is perplexing, the thing is that you still had a big chunk missing...that could cause problems some might say just right it on a comment but would you want to do that?
To be honest do whatever you have too but find something to like about the choose...find something to inspire you if you choose to continue or make the big sarcafice that needs to be done.
BattleStarX
03/28/16
Do as you will, Ulti. Do as you will.
ForestFire
03/28/16
I love how all the comments take both Ulti's wishes and the fans into account contrary to how many of them talk about the impatient fans who aren't here. It honestly makes me proud to be one of these commenters.
Fighter Dee
03/28/16
Well, I think you could still attempt to reboot this webcomic and keep the story and ideas from when you were younger, but you would still give us the fans the rest of the story, since you still can have some sort of ideas on how to continue, but now you would the experience and actual good ideas flowing and being usable because you reworked it in a way you CAN do just that.
But in the end it all comes down to your choices Ulti. Altough I'm sad that this webcomic is on such situation, since it was one of the first who made me interested in webcomics.
lstaff4
03/28/16
I've learned from experience that I give mediocre advice, so take this with a grain of salt. I honestly think you should do what feels right. As much as I love the comic, if leaving it leads to better things for you, and maybe even for us, then let the comic go. I f what feels right is to churn out the rest of Kirby Adventure at a glacially slow speed, then do as you wish. Motivation is tricky. I won't try to make you bring it back, but maybe someday in the future, you can rectify all the dumb mistakes you made at the beginning. I don't know. What do I know. I can't one decent comic on my own. But you have lots of experience. So do what you must do to progress. I'll leave it at that Ultizeta.
Kebi_in_your_pants
03/28/16
I'm not sure what new I can throw into this conversation, I've seen many comics go without endings or just stopping suddenly and dying off in obscurity which sucks and I'm glad you've been giving the comic a little bit attention but as you've told now it's always been on your mind and has gotten in the way of things. I'd love to say just give it the ol' reboot treatment but I don't want you to slave onto a comic with no soul just to satisfy people.
Again I'm not exactly sure what else I can say that hasn't been said 5 or 6 times just know that if the comic is going to end, Me and many other's will understand and accept your decision.
edit: for some reason I feel the need to clarify that I'd love for you to reboot the series if you could, since rereading my response didn't seem to make it sound like I did.
DarkNut255
03/29/16
I've been following your work since 2009, since you were GalactaKnight09 on KRR posting Y&K, and I was a young little impressionable 9 year old. I've made a comic mostly because I wanted to be like you. I would have never found Smack Jeeves if I didn't track you down on the BitF forums. I mostly wanted a BitF account (which I never got in the end) mostly so I could hope that you may somehow read my comic, which were essentially fan comics of you. I remember fanboying out about you being a fan on Kirby Funfest! back in 2011, and I remember how sad I was when you got mad at me for revealing Talzo's name. You are one of the most influential creators for me, and I just want to let you know I will back you up in whatever you do. I personally feel that you should do a sort of reboot to the series, keep the characters but rework them (especially Shadik and Shat'l) and perhaps change to plot and even the main scenario. I don't know about the details, but these characters are now very recognizable and I don't think they should be abandoned. However still, I will admit that I have preferred the Yoshi and Kirby remake and Shards of Kirino far more than a good chunk of Kirby Adventure. I remember not liking the second half of the beginning, the sorta emoness of Kirby during the middle part of the comic, a lot of Tree to Tree, but I also loved Escape!, Tear in the Fabric, Master of Puppets, and especially Technical Difficulties, which might be my favorite thing you have created. What I'm getting at mainly is that while I would like to see more with the KAS, there's enough bad in the comic to add merit to it's end, and well more than enough good to make it still worth reading even if it is never finished. I don't think there's anything you can really do to disappoint me, and I know that I will follow your work to the ends of the Internet if I have to, even if it means several restraining orders. I love your work, and I will always love your work. All I truly care about is you to keep making work, and I'll keep loving it.
I apologize if this may be kinda worded poorly, but I just typed without revising at all. I wanted to let my emotions speak for me, and there telling you to just keep creating.
Redkirby
03/29/16
You've always been my favorite author on Smackjeeves, and Kirby Adventure has always been my favorite Kirby comic. I also understand your lack of motivation. The only thing keeping you from moving on seems to be the amount of followers this comic has gained.
However, despite what you might think, Kirby Adventure is not a bad comic. Yes, it may be lacking in originality, and in creative character designs but it has plenty of good qualities too. Look at how many people were saddened by Keito's death. Or how many other authors were inspired by your comic, as evidenced by many of the comments above.
If you really don't like working on it, I don't think you should continue working on it. But you do have kind of have a duty to your fans to finish what you started.
However, given by your current feelings, I don't think you should go forward with your original plans for the comic. I think you should shorten your plans and try to wrap it up and go all out. Have an over the top finale with Division A and Talzo's gang engaging in a final battle. Do whatever you can to finish it and have fun while doing so.
Kirby Adventure is my favorite comic on Smackjeeves and I'm sure that's true for many others. If you don't want to work on it that's fine. You shouldn't be forced to work on something you don't like. But it would really sadden me to see this comic just ended abruptly without a proper conclusion.
I'll always enjoy your work. You've managed to make what, in yours own words, was a "crappy rip-off story you made when you were 12" into the biggest active Kirby comic on Smackjeeves. I think that says a testament to your writing ability. I'll always be excited for your future projects, whatever they may be.
guestuser
03/29/16
...I...I'm not really good with long-winded paragraphs.
If you want to move on, then it's probably better for you to do so. Doing something that directly assaults your own wishes isn't a good thing for your spirit. We've had a nice ride.
Warpstar
03/29/16
ForestFire: Yea, it's nice how we all are in this one type of group and we all respect and care about each other. It makes me feel nice inside.
Redkirby
03/29/16
Another option is that you send all of your future plans to another comic author and have them finish Kirby Adventure for you. (Like BattleStarX or Nashew if either of them are willing).
Light and Shadow
03/29/16
I'm with Muix here. I can't really say much (seeing as how I came in roughly during the middle of the story) about what you should do but your best choices are either to end or reboot it.
Guest
03/30/16
Kirby Adventure was the first comic that got me into smackjeeves in the first place, and also one that made me want to start writing things.
I haven't made mich progress, but seeing what you do gives me motivation. You can do whatever you'd like.
BattleStarX
03/31/16
Redkirby: Oh no. Planned plots are NOT my thing. I haven't scripted anything since day one.
guestuser
03/31/16
I don't really have much experience with this, but I'd recommend you maybe make a new comic sort of in this style so you can create the story you want to make without being held back by the comic's past.
Alternatively, you could reboot Kirby Adventure in order to fix some of the problems of the past, or you could just retcon a bunch of stuff, but the latter option probably wouldn't work out.
Either way, I'm sure plenty of us would still be following whatever story-based comic you decide to make, even if you decide to remove this one. After all, as much as I enjoyed this comic, I'd prefer to see something new that you enjoyed making rather than just checking this page every few weeks, hoping for an update.
Nashew
04/01/16
Redkirby: I've personally got enough on my plate at the moment. And plus, I think if anyone else took it over, it would cease to have the same charm that Ulti gave it.
Warpstar
04/02/16
Redkirby: I would be willing if I had the ability to make complex stories. My comic is pretty much just simple randomness.
guestuser
04/07/16
I really, really want you to continue this comic, as it is (what most people are saying) what dragged me into smackjeeves. But, if you don't want to do it, don't. You should enjoy making the comic, not feel forced to make it. The choice is up to you.
If you do decide to drop KA, please at least make a closure page, so the story doesn't stop in the middle of a sen-
To quote a talented comic creator/artist: "5. Most importantly, try and have fun with it! Don't let anything scare you off or make you feel like it's not worth it, unless you're just flat out not having fun making it. While it's important to remember comics are for the entertainment of others, you the author should also be the first one you're entertaining."
(hint hint, it's you who said that)
ForestFire
04/17/16
Wow. The Hyper Zone is so HAPPY now.
Rendum
05/23/16
If you don't want to do something, don't do it, even though fans will be sad, they'll respect your decision.
03/28/16
tbh if we want a kirby comic you could potentially make a better one
thats what i did
"and now im gonna kill kirby super deluxe and make adrift, and finish it too", he said, and failed, and died
ForestFire
03/28/16
I have mixed feelings on this. The comic is so close to the end that it feels like a waste to end it abruptly. But you lack motivation. And that's a HUGE problem. My suggestion is this: You make a fancy drawing depicting a major moment in the end, then write the rest of the story in a huge author comment. It'd give us the end of the story, and allow you to finish it off without making tons more pages. How's that sound to everyone?
Ultizeta
03/28/16
ForestFire: Considering it's about five chapters away from the planned ending, it's further than you're thinking, just so you know.
Nashew
03/28/16
I've been following this comic probably since the very beginning, almost six years ago now. That's an insanely long time to work on any project, especially a project like this where the passion you once had for it has fizzled. I say this because I know the feeling of losing the motivation for a project. Obviously. I've personally had a lot of projects that I jumped into too quickly without enough thought but tons of motivation, for them to ultimately fail. This is why I have so many failures in my past, and even a few that we failed together on. But I've moved on to better things now, and I think it would be best if you did the same with this comic. Sure, it's been going on for a long time, but in that long time, you've done a lot of terrible things that you regret. Working with your past self is tough. Especially when your past self was 13.
Maybe my opinion is biased because of conversations we've had about this subject, I don't know.
All that being said, I love Kirby Adventure, and I have a lot of respect for you, both as a friend, fellow comic author, and even co-author. And considering how far you've come as an author since this comic's beginning, I want to see what incredible stories you can come up with now, especially with you having bounced several ideas off me in the past that all sounded awesome, but that never became things because this comic was weighing you down.
Whatever conclusion you come to on this, I respect it. I just personally think it's time to let go of Kirby Adventure. After all, hindsight is 20/20.
ForestFire
03/28/16
Ultizeta: Well, crap. So much for that idea.
Blizzard
03/28/16
Personally, I understand what you are going through and some from personal experience (mainly fails on my part) I would much rather go through and finish it. I mean the comic could easily come to end with a couple of concluding pages, so if it's not too painful I would suggest just making a closing really quick and that will be that. Whatever you decide, I will always remain a loyal fan to all your comics and works in the future.
Warpstar
03/28/16
Dang, this is my problem. I came into Smack Jeeves when the comics were getting more rigid as in the whole idea and I don't really get to see anything new come out because I was late. I REALLY like your comics also, even if I hadn't even seen a full 10 updates in my presence. But you know it isn't a good thing if the author doesn't like making the comic. The recolor part I also have trouble with in my comic, since just yesterday I had read a review for your comic stating the issues in most Kirby comics. That actually got me thinking a lot and sorta had me lose a bit of hope in my comic. Then I had thought, "Hey, the comic is still recent, let me think up some things. "What does this have anything to do with it?", you might think. Well, your comic is pretty long and has 600 pages. That's way too many to remake and it harms the comic's future. Though just stopping at this point probably wouldn't be good, since like you said, you have so many people waiting. An idea you could use would be like having someone as a co-author. Not to be modest, but I would love to co-author, though it's just an idea. Ending though does seem like a good idea. Or reboot it. I don't like to force people into doing things they don't want to. Not to bring any other topic into this, but I will pray for the future of the comic, and more importantly, you as a person.
CapedLuigisYoshi
03/28/16
...It's kind of weird. All that stuff you said about how you feel KA is held down by all the bad decisions you've made prior to it? That's almost exactly how I feel about my own Kirby comic.
Of course, the difference is that I'm so incredibly stubborn in wanting to pay off some of the things I've set up in the extreme long term that I'm still going at it even though I'm nowhere close to finished.
...And I guess there's also the fact that I do manage to get enjoyment out of my old terribad stuff, through riffing it or the like.
Anyway, I'm not sure I can tell you which way to go on this. Obviously I'm biased due to the yet-unused cameo, but... honestly I wouldn't be very disappointed if that doesn't happen. The character will have other chances to appear in my own stuff anyway.
TheGreenShyGuy
03/28/16
I understand that you've lost motivation in this comic because of the stupid decisions your 13 year old self made, but your 13 year old self started something hundreds of fans still love today. Now I'm not telling you to keep going forward with the exact same comic till the end, but I think what would work best is to get to a point where you think it'd be good to end off THIS comic. What I mean is basically pulling a Naruto Shippuden. I heard you have 5 more chapters planned, so I think somewhere sooner than that you can slowly start to get rid of the major issues (Possibly kill of Shat'l or mess with his psychic crap), and then possibly make a part two. Like an entirely separate comic. Possibly have a time skip where a lot of stuff changes. Make it the way that the you of right now could enjoy it. You can still have some of the same characters and future plotlines, but try to give more focus on a smaller cast, have it entirely the tone you would want as of now, and make everyone a bit more distinguishable. Basically, start fresh but still continue the Kirby Adventure story, in the that would make you enjoy making it. I'm not trying to tell you do to exactly what I say, I want it to be something YOU want to do and YOU would enjoy for the rest of your time making it. All I'm doing is reading what your complaints were and giving you general advice on a way that could give you motivation.
Alienoid
03/28/16
To be honest, I don't feel like I'd want you to continue this comic if you have to use terms like 'cranking out, slowly' to describe it. You say you really don't enjoy doing this. You've moved on, you've matured and you've grown tired of the flaws you've written yourself.
Frankly I can't possibly imagine it being a good idea for you to labour through monotony to continue and possibly end this comic. It'd be forced, it'd be a chore. It's not going to be something you enjoy, so my opinion would be to not do it.
In my eyes, people that would possibly say that they would want you to have to drag your tail between your legs to finish this for their entertainment aren't people worth listening to because there's a clear disregard for how you would mentally handle the situation yourself. I definitely wouldn't want you having to turn into a slave. It just really seems like you want to give up, so I say, give up if you lack the inspiration/motivation to continue. It wouldn't be fun for you, and it wouldn't be fun for us to have a forced comic continuation. It wouldn't have soul or passion, would it.
But yeah, that's just my two cents on the matter.
Striffen Cloud
03/28/16
So i'm no comic maker (can't draw, sprites can't convey some of my scenes), but from a writer's perspective i can pretty sincerely say it's for the best if you stop.
Any story that becomes a huge chore to create will gradually start reflecting that in the resulting product, and that just serves to make you even more unmotivated when you look it back over. As much as I loved KA, I'd prefer it if it didn't circle the drain forever before dying.
Another thing to consider is its effect on your mental health. Nobody should have to do anything that makes them miserable for so arbitrary a reason as "it makes a bunch of strangers and some good friends happy", especially when you could achieve the same purpose by writing something new that impassions you.
As for leaving the fans feeling cheated, ForestFire's suggestion of a summary writeup would probably be an acceptable compromise. We're behind you whatever you decide.
Muix
03/28/16
I can't write long comments.
So, here' just what I think you should do:
Either end this comic, or reset it.
Yeah you heard me right - RESET.
That way, you can get rid of the "Stupid Decisions" and keep the "Pretty nice decisions my past self :D"
And you wouldn't disappoint the fans either.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
03/28/16
Man, I remember commenting around like an idiot when I was a young child on my old account.
I think KA is good and has always been good. Sure there's a few plotholes here and there, but you know what? That's what makes part of its charm. One of the many things I enjoy is spontaneous randomness, which this webcomic has always provided. Has this series overstayed its welcome?... Well I've noticed the storyline slow down quite a bit with the slowing updates, but I don't think it has.
While it's depressing to see it go, I think it's for the best, and I wouldn't want you to feel pressured to pump them out.
Chunck.co
03/28/16
Kirby Adventure was one of my driving inspritions among others to get my own comic, it was a great story and devolped beyond what most thought to a point that you grew well known. But The thing is i honestly think you can't go on if you don't have motivation, inspritition because it will not be fun and good for you it will be bad quality...I Don't want this to end either but what you contributed e.g Etam lived on and you grew into different comics. When it comes to these chooses its usually the authors choose not the fan but this is perplexing, the thing is that you still had a big chunk missing...that could cause problems some might say just right it on a comment but would you want to do that?
To be honest do whatever you have too but find something to like about the choose...find something to inspire you if you choose to continue or make the big sarcafice that needs to be done.
BattleStarX
03/28/16
Do as you will, Ulti. Do as you will.
ForestFire
03/28/16
I love how all the comments take both Ulti's wishes and the fans into account contrary to how many of them talk about the impatient fans who aren't here. It honestly makes me proud to be one of these commenters.
Fighter Dee
03/28/16
Well, I think you could still attempt to reboot this webcomic and keep the story and ideas from when you were younger, but you would still give us the fans the rest of the story, since you still can have some sort of ideas on how to continue, but now you would the experience and actual good ideas flowing and being usable because you reworked it in a way you CAN do just that.
But in the end it all comes down to your choices Ulti. Altough I'm sad that this webcomic is on such situation, since it was one of the first who made me interested in webcomics.
lstaff4
03/28/16
I've learned from experience that I give mediocre advice, so take this with a grain of salt. I honestly think you should do what feels right. As much as I love the comic, if leaving it leads to better things for you, and maybe even for us, then let the comic go. I f what feels right is to churn out the rest of Kirby Adventure at a glacially slow speed, then do as you wish. Motivation is tricky. I won't try to make you bring it back, but maybe someday in the future, you can rectify all the dumb mistakes you made at the beginning. I don't know. What do I know. I can't one decent comic on my own. But you have lots of experience. So do what you must do to progress. I'll leave it at that Ultizeta.
Kebi_in_your_pants
03/28/16
I'm not sure what new I can throw into this conversation, I've seen many comics go without endings or just stopping suddenly and dying off in obscurity which sucks and I'm glad you've been giving the comic a little bit attention but as you've told now it's always been on your mind and has gotten in the way of things. I'd love to say just give it the ol' reboot treatment but I don't want you to slave onto a comic with no soul just to satisfy people.
Again I'm not exactly sure what else I can say that hasn't been said 5 or 6 times just know that if the comic is going to end, Me and many other's will understand and accept your decision.
edit: for some reason I feel the need to clarify that I'd love for you to reboot the series if you could, since rereading my response didn't seem to make it sound like I did.
DarkNut255
03/29/16
I've been following your work since 2009, since you were GalactaKnight09 on KRR posting Y&K, and I was a young little impressionable 9 year old. I've made a comic mostly because I wanted to be like you. I would have never found Smack Jeeves if I didn't track you down on the BitF forums. I mostly wanted a BitF account (which I never got in the end) mostly so I could hope that you may somehow read my comic, which were essentially fan comics of you. I remember fanboying out about you being a fan on Kirby Funfest! back in 2011, and I remember how sad I was when you got mad at me for revealing Talzo's name. You are one of the most influential creators for me, and I just want to let you know I will back you up in whatever you do. I personally feel that you should do a sort of reboot to the series, keep the characters but rework them (especially Shadik and Shat'l) and perhaps change to plot and even the main scenario. I don't know about the details, but these characters are now very recognizable and I don't think they should be abandoned. However still, I will admit that I have preferred the Yoshi and Kirby remake and Shards of Kirino far more than a good chunk of Kirby Adventure. I remember not liking the second half of the beginning, the sorta emoness of Kirby during the middle part of the comic, a lot of Tree to Tree, but I also loved Escape!, Tear in the Fabric, Master of Puppets, and especially Technical Difficulties, which might be my favorite thing you have created. What I'm getting at mainly is that while I would like to see more with the KAS, there's enough bad in the comic to add merit to it's end, and well more than enough good to make it still worth reading even if it is never finished. I don't think there's anything you can really do to disappoint me, and I know that I will follow your work to the ends of the Internet if I have to, even if it means several restraining orders. I love your work, and I will always love your work. All I truly care about is you to keep making work, and I'll keep loving it.
I apologize if this may be kinda worded poorly, but I just typed without revising at all. I wanted to let my emotions speak for me, and there telling you to just keep creating.
Redkirby
03/29/16
You've always been my favorite author on Smackjeeves, and Kirby Adventure has always been my favorite Kirby comic. I also understand your lack of motivation. The only thing keeping you from moving on seems to be the amount of followers this comic has gained.
However, despite what you might think, Kirby Adventure is not a bad comic. Yes, it may be lacking in originality, and in creative character designs but it has plenty of good qualities too. Look at how many people were saddened by Keito's death. Or how many other authors were inspired by your comic, as evidenced by many of the comments above.
If you really don't like working on it, I don't think you should continue working on it. But you do have kind of have a duty to your fans to finish what you started.
However, given by your current feelings, I don't think you should go forward with your original plans for the comic. I think you should shorten your plans and try to wrap it up and go all out. Have an over the top finale with Division A and Talzo's gang engaging in a final battle. Do whatever you can to finish it and have fun while doing so.
Kirby Adventure is my favorite comic on Smackjeeves and I'm sure that's true for many others. If you don't want to work on it that's fine. You shouldn't be forced to work on something you don't like. But it would really sadden me to see this comic just ended abruptly without a proper conclusion.
I'll always enjoy your work. You've managed to make what, in yours own words, was a "crappy rip-off story you made when you were 12" into the biggest active Kirby comic on Smackjeeves. I think that says a testament to your writing ability. I'll always be excited for your future projects, whatever they may be.
guestuser
03/29/16
...I...I'm not really good with long-winded paragraphs.
If you want to move on, then it's probably better for you to do so. Doing something that directly assaults your own wishes isn't a good thing for your spirit. We've had a nice ride.
Warpstar
03/29/16
ForestFire: Yea, it's nice how we all are in this one type of group and we all respect and care about each other. It makes me feel nice inside.
Redkirby
03/29/16
Another option is that you send all of your future plans to another comic author and have them finish Kirby Adventure for you. (Like BattleStarX or Nashew if either of them are willing).
Light and Shadow
03/29/16
I'm with Muix here. I can't really say much (seeing as how I came in roughly during the middle of the story) about what you should do but your best choices are either to end or reboot it.
Guest
03/30/16
Kirby Adventure was the first comic that got me into smackjeeves in the first place, and also one that made me want to start writing things.
I haven't made mich progress, but seeing what you do gives me motivation. You can do whatever you'd like.
BattleStarX
03/31/16
Redkirby: Oh no. Planned plots are NOT my thing. I haven't scripted anything since day one.
guestuser
03/31/16
I don't really have much experience with this, but I'd recommend you maybe make a new comic sort of in this style so you can create the story you want to make without being held back by the comic's past.
Alternatively, you could reboot Kirby Adventure in order to fix some of the problems of the past, or you could just retcon a bunch of stuff, but the latter option probably wouldn't work out.
Either way, I'm sure plenty of us would still be following whatever story-based comic you decide to make, even if you decide to remove this one. After all, as much as I enjoyed this comic, I'd prefer to see something new that you enjoyed making rather than just checking this page every few weeks, hoping for an update.
Nashew
04/01/16
Redkirby: I've personally got enough on my plate at the moment. And plus, I think if anyone else took it over, it would cease to have the same charm that Ulti gave it.
Warpstar
04/02/16
Redkirby: I would be willing if I had the ability to make complex stories. My comic is pretty much just simple randomness.
guestuser
04/07/16
I really, really want you to continue this comic, as it is (what most people are saying) what dragged me into smackjeeves. But, if you don't want to do it, don't. You should enjoy making the comic, not feel forced to make it. The choice is up to you.
If you do decide to drop KA, please at least make a closure page, so the story doesn't stop in the middle of a sen-
To quote a talented comic creator/artist: "5. Most importantly, try and have fun with it! Don't let anything scare you off or make you feel like it's not worth it, unless you're just flat out not having fun making it. While it's important to remember comics are for the entertainment of others, you the author should also be the first one you're entertaining."
(hint hint, it's you who said that)
ForestFire
04/17/16
Wow. The Hyper Zone is so HAPPY now.
Rendum
05/23/16
If you don't want to do something, don't do it, even though fans will be sad, they'll respect your decision.
Part 5
Ulti's Notes:
So, Darkness Rising truly begins in earnest here, as I now understand my new assignment and challenge: How in the world do I take all of the plans I had intended to develop over the course of several years and stories, some of which were entirely unrelated, and combine it all together in one single segment that makes sense, flows well, and is enjoyable and satisfying?
It was a tall order for sure, and there were absolutely a few instances where I had to deal with a bit of contrivance, but my immediate conundrum for getting things to flow decently was the issue of Saia's Birthday. The alternate universe Break storyline wasn't happening anymore, but I had still set up all this Tedhaun coin wish stuff, so what would I be able to turn that into instead?
The result allowed me to kill two birds with one stone, although the second bird isn't quite noticeable yet. By a side-wish being interpreted in an unanticipated way (Saia wishing for someone else to be at the party), the coin summoned Dark Matter to the scene. While relatively anticlimactic, that managed to solve the build-up of the coin stuff, and now I would be able to keep going forward and focus on more important storylines to reveal and wrap up.
It was a tall order for sure, and there were absolutely a few instances where I had to deal with a bit of contrivance, but my immediate conundrum for getting things to flow decently was the issue of Saia's Birthday. The alternate universe Break storyline wasn't happening anymore, but I had still set up all this Tedhaun coin wish stuff, so what would I be able to turn that into instead?
The result allowed me to kill two birds with one stone, although the second bird isn't quite noticeable yet. By a side-wish being interpreted in an unanticipated way (Saia wishing for someone else to be at the party), the coin summoned Dark Matter to the scene. While relatively anticlimactic, that managed to solve the build-up of the coin stuff, and now I would be able to keep going forward and focus on more important storylines to reveal and wrap up.
Original Author's Comment:
04/07/16
IT'S NOT DEAD.
I'M GOING ALL THE WAY.
Okay, not really, but I figured out a solution to the quandary. It was the response that I received that really made me feel that just ending the comic, even if I was less motivated, would've been the wrong way to treat it. Like it or not, Kirby Adventure has a legacy behind it. I don't want to tarnish its memory by abruptly cancelling it and doing a simple write-up, nor do I want to just churn out a page every six months and end it in 2047.
The solution? I wasn't motivated to make the upcoming four-to-five chapters that would've been ongoing, so I eventually figured out something that in hindsight should've been obvious:
Change the plan.
And thus... we're on the final segment. Things are coming to a close in Kirby Adventure, and this random Dark Matter is only the beginning. Sure, this may not have been what I was originally going with Break in the slightest, but Darkness Rising should hopefully answer any threads I've opened up. I aim to finish this by the end of the year. Let's see how well that goes. I'm not getting hopes up but I'll at least try.
I'm Ultizeta, and I ain't signing out yet.
IT'S NOT DEAD.
I'M GOING ALL THE WAY.
Okay, not really, but I figured out a solution to the quandary. It was the response that I received that really made me feel that just ending the comic, even if I was less motivated, would've been the wrong way to treat it. Like it or not, Kirby Adventure has a legacy behind it. I don't want to tarnish its memory by abruptly cancelling it and doing a simple write-up, nor do I want to just churn out a page every six months and end it in 2047.
The solution? I wasn't motivated to make the upcoming four-to-five chapters that would've been ongoing, so I eventually figured out something that in hindsight should've been obvious:
Change the plan.
And thus... we're on the final segment. Things are coming to a close in Kirby Adventure, and this random Dark Matter is only the beginning. Sure, this may not have been what I was originally going with Break in the slightest, but Darkness Rising should hopefully answer any threads I've opened up. I aim to finish this by the end of the year. Let's see how well that goes. I'm not getting hopes up but I'll at least try.
I'm Ultizeta, and I ain't signing out yet.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
Nashew
04/07/16
Ohhh snap. =D
SuperScratchkat
04/07/16
holy crap whats my dark matter doing here
lstaff4
04/07/16
I think the only thing i can say is :)
CapedLuigisYoshi
04/07/16
Ohhh man I am looking forward to how this has been mixed together. :D
Also hi Dark Matter.
ForestFire
04/07/16
SuperScratchkat: I was thinking the same thing. "Holy sh!t this is Kirby Super Deluxe now"
SuperScratchkat
04/07/16
ForestFire: which reminds me, gotta work on the grand finale *runs off*
ForestFire
04/07/16
SuperScratchkat: kthnxbai
Blizzard
04/07/16
Glad to see you finishing this through, I bet you'll get it done in no time!
KirbyFighterDeluxe
04/07/16
Raise your hand if you saw this coming.
PUT YOUR HAND DOWN
Warpstar
04/07/16
Remember kids, Dark Matter MATTERS!
(kids start crying)
Um, um, uh...(runs away)
Striffen Cloud
04/07/16
Well that works
Redkirby
04/07/16
WOOOO YEAH!!! Kirby Adventure is back!
Redkirby
04/07/16
Ultizeta: Also, will you be doing a write-up of what you originally planned to happen?
DarkNut255
04/07/16
...Dark Matter might just become my new favorite KA character.
guestuser
04/08/16
So you're just skipping to the end? I hope you at least do another comic after this...
Also, this looks like the best interpretation of Dark Matter ever. 10/2 too much... stew?
TheGreenShyGuy
04/08/16
Look guys, somebody made an interesting Dark Matter. IT'S NOT GENERIC! :D
Glad you're going the way you're going. You said that you didn't like the comic being good at the end and awkward at the beginning, so I'm glad you're ending this before you get to that "really good at the end of it" phase. Even if this comic will end soon, I'm always interested in seeing what will happen to the KAS in the future.
GraciaWarrior
04/08/16
Panel 3: Kaxo and Saia Sitting in the tree ~ K I S S I N G~
TheJGamer
01/28/17
Oh no, it's Dark Matter, here to crash the party. And then Miracle Matter comes, right?
04/07/16
Ohhh snap. =D
SuperScratchkat
04/07/16
holy crap whats my dark matter doing here
lstaff4
04/07/16
I think the only thing i can say is :)
CapedLuigisYoshi
04/07/16
Ohhh man I am looking forward to how this has been mixed together. :D
Also hi Dark Matter.
ForestFire
04/07/16
SuperScratchkat: I was thinking the same thing. "Holy sh!t this is Kirby Super Deluxe now"
SuperScratchkat
04/07/16
ForestFire: which reminds me, gotta work on the grand finale *runs off*
ForestFire
04/07/16
SuperScratchkat: kthnxbai
Blizzard
04/07/16
Glad to see you finishing this through, I bet you'll get it done in no time!
KirbyFighterDeluxe
04/07/16
Raise your hand if you saw this coming.
PUT YOUR HAND DOWN
Warpstar
04/07/16
Remember kids, Dark Matter MATTERS!
(kids start crying)
Um, um, uh...(runs away)
Striffen Cloud
04/07/16
Well that works
Redkirby
04/07/16
WOOOO YEAH!!! Kirby Adventure is back!
Redkirby
04/07/16
Ultizeta: Also, will you be doing a write-up of what you originally planned to happen?
DarkNut255
04/07/16
...Dark Matter might just become my new favorite KA character.
guestuser
04/08/16
So you're just skipping to the end? I hope you at least do another comic after this...
Also, this looks like the best interpretation of Dark Matter ever. 10/2 too much... stew?
TheGreenShyGuy
04/08/16
Look guys, somebody made an interesting Dark Matter. IT'S NOT GENERIC! :D
Glad you're going the way you're going. You said that you didn't like the comic being good at the end and awkward at the beginning, so I'm glad you're ending this before you get to that "really good at the end of it" phase. Even if this comic will end soon, I'm always interested in seeing what will happen to the KAS in the future.
GraciaWarrior
04/08/16
Panel 3: Kaxo and Saia Sitting in the tree ~ K I S S I N G~
TheJGamer
01/28/17
Oh no, it's Dark Matter, here to crash the party. And then Miracle Matter comes, right?
Part 6
Ulti's Notes:
I've mentioned Dark Matter before in previous annotations, but to re-summarize: Dark Matter is an evil blob of sentient dark matter that is normally bent on destroying emotions and corrupting people. It stars as the main antagonist of Game Boy game Kirby's Dream Land 2 (and this particular Dark Matter is specifically the KDL2 one), but also shows up as a many-species minion antagonist in Kirby's Dream Land 3 and Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards.
In Kirby's Dream Land 2, Dark Matter is destroyed with the power of the Rainbow Sword, a magical weapon formed from the Rainbow Drops in that game, which represent positive emotions. That's what happens in canon, at least. Here, I reinterpreted events to say that instead of destroying Dark Matter, the sword merely defeated it, and infused an evilly apathetic creature with the power of positive emotions. This resulted in this hyperactively goofy and friendly Dark Matter that I would now be using as a character here.
Since Dark Matter is all about emotions, I also didn't just pick Dark Matter out of a hat. I could have utilized any goofy character, or really any character at all considering I was making up a personality on the spot for Dark Matter, had I just wanted somebody goofy here. But I wanted somebody both credible enough in power, and someone who had some connection to being able to further plot details. Considering the amount of secrets that had yet to be revealed, utilizing Dark Matter's connection to emotions made me feel as though I'd be able to use that as a throughline to brute-force some hidden secrets into the forefront of the plot.
In Kirby's Dream Land 2, Dark Matter is destroyed with the power of the Rainbow Sword, a magical weapon formed from the Rainbow Drops in that game, which represent positive emotions. That's what happens in canon, at least. Here, I reinterpreted events to say that instead of destroying Dark Matter, the sword merely defeated it, and infused an evilly apathetic creature with the power of positive emotions. This resulted in this hyperactively goofy and friendly Dark Matter that I would now be using as a character here.
Since Dark Matter is all about emotions, I also didn't just pick Dark Matter out of a hat. I could have utilized any goofy character, or really any character at all considering I was making up a personality on the spot for Dark Matter, had I just wanted somebody goofy here. But I wanted somebody both credible enough in power, and someone who had some connection to being able to further plot details. Considering the amount of secrets that had yet to be revealed, utilizing Dark Matter's connection to emotions made me feel as though I'd be able to use that as a throughline to brute-force some hidden secrets into the forefront of the plot.
Original Author's Comment:
04/08/16
Dark Matter ruins everything.
Fun fact: I have a headcanon of this guy having a Bill Cipher voice. Which since it's MY headcanon, I suppose that makes it legit canon.
Dark Matter ruins everything.
Fun fact: I have a headcanon of this guy having a Bill Cipher voice. Which since it's MY headcanon, I suppose that makes it legit canon.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
Kebi_in_your_pants
04/08/16
I wonder what other magical powers feelings can give a supernatural being..
BattleStarX
04/08/16
As the sugary god of utter randomness, I approve of this Dark Matter.
lstaff4
04/08/16
This guy.
This guy is pretty great.
Nashew
04/08/16
feeeeeeeeeeeeeeliiiiiiiiiiings~
SuperScratchkat
04/08/16
okay this is even better because i also headcanon MY insane goofy dark matter to have a bill cipher voice
needless to say im enjoying this
Randomium
04/08/16
Hey Kids! Don't you like this comic. You know I always wonder what would happen if I were to destory this world. Man! I can't wait to see the expressions on your face when I do!
ForestFire
04/08/16
Dark Matter... Is good now? And funny?
...THIS IS AMAZING WE NEED MORE OF THIS
Redkirby
04/08/16
When are Dark Matter and NAVO going to meet?
IT NEEDS TO HAPPEN!
DarkNut255
04/09/16
Dark Matter is now confirmed to be my favorite character of Kirby Adventure.
Warpstar
04/09/16
BattleStarX: Randomness is good.
CapedLuigisYoshi
04/09/16
Kirby why do you have the Rainbow Sword in a vault? Doesn't that use up power from the Rainbow Drops or something? Don't the Rainbow Islands need that?
...At this point I don't remember where canon ended and my own headcanon lore for KDLA began.
Also... come on, Kaxo. The Love-Love Stick is prefectly fine-looking, and at least that one gives you projectiles. Not so much with the Sword here.
Ultizeta
04/09/16
CapedLuigisYoshi: Canonically, the Rainbow Drops are just objects in the Rainbow Islands that formed to make the sword. The drops literally ARE the Sword. Whether the Islands need the Sword or not is also never discussed.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
04/09/16
This guy is literally the Genie of KA
guestuser
04/10/16
Ultizeta: "Fun fact: I have a headcanon of this guy having a Bill Cipher voice. Which since it's MY headcanon, I suppose that makes it legit canon."
AAAAUGH I CAN'T UNHEAR IT NOW!!!!
guestuser
04/12/16
Ultizeta: I think I would rather picture him with a Illuminati voice
guestuser
04/17/16
actally you were removed in case someone hasint seen weirdmagetton 3 your memory must be fuzzy
plasma_knight303
03/22/17
Dark Matter is my spirit animal.
04/08/16
I wonder what other magical powers feelings can give a supernatural being..
BattleStarX
04/08/16
As the sugary god of utter randomness, I approve of this Dark Matter.
lstaff4
04/08/16
This guy.
This guy is pretty great.
Nashew
04/08/16
feeeeeeeeeeeeeeliiiiiiiiiiings~
SuperScratchkat
04/08/16
okay this is even better because i also headcanon MY insane goofy dark matter to have a bill cipher voice
needless to say im enjoying this
Randomium
04/08/16
Hey Kids! Don't you like this comic. You know I always wonder what would happen if I were to destory this world. Man! I can't wait to see the expressions on your face when I do!
ForestFire
04/08/16
Dark Matter... Is good now? And funny?
...THIS IS AMAZING WE NEED MORE OF THIS
Redkirby
04/08/16
When are Dark Matter and NAVO going to meet?
IT NEEDS TO HAPPEN!
DarkNut255
04/09/16
Dark Matter is now confirmed to be my favorite character of Kirby Adventure.
Warpstar
04/09/16
BattleStarX: Randomness is good.
CapedLuigisYoshi
04/09/16
Kirby why do you have the Rainbow Sword in a vault? Doesn't that use up power from the Rainbow Drops or something? Don't the Rainbow Islands need that?
...At this point I don't remember where canon ended and my own headcanon lore for KDLA began.
Also... come on, Kaxo. The Love-Love Stick is prefectly fine-looking, and at least that one gives you projectiles. Not so much with the Sword here.
Ultizeta
04/09/16
CapedLuigisYoshi: Canonically, the Rainbow Drops are just objects in the Rainbow Islands that formed to make the sword. The drops literally ARE the Sword. Whether the Islands need the Sword or not is also never discussed.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
04/09/16
This guy is literally the Genie of KA
guestuser
04/10/16
Ultizeta: "Fun fact: I have a headcanon of this guy having a Bill Cipher voice. Which since it's MY headcanon, I suppose that makes it legit canon."
AAAAUGH I CAN'T UNHEAR IT NOW!!!!
guestuser
04/12/16
Ultizeta: I think I would rather picture him with a Illuminati voice
guestuser
04/17/16
actally you were removed in case someone hasint seen weirdmagetton 3 your memory must be fuzzy
plasma_knight303
03/22/17
Dark Matter is my spirit animal.
Part 7
Ulti's Notes:
The first important story to get around to was that of Wake on Division C, a character who had had a few small hints here and there about something. With lines like Division Addition's "I have secrets to hide" and his constant appearances randomly in the background of the pipe room of the KAS HQ, it felt like a storyline I couldn't just ignore when wrapping up loose ends.
However, it was originally a completely unrelated story to the main plot, so while the idea of Wake having secrets was maintained, the actual details of such were mostly brand-new and made up to fit the new story they'd have to be a part of.
However, it was originally a completely unrelated story to the main plot, so while the idea of Wake having secrets was maintained, the actual details of such were mostly brand-new and made up to fit the new story they'd have to be a part of.
Original Author's Comment:
04/13/16
Never before have I ever been able to write the sentence "Yo, hold up Kirbilicious" in a serious context.
Well, as serious as this context can get.
Either way, the point is, Dark Matter is truly a blessing.
Never before have I ever been able to write the sentence "Yo, hold up Kirbilicious" in a serious context.
Well, as serious as this context can get.
Either way, the point is, Dark Matter is truly a blessing.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
Nashew
04/13/16
Well, that's unexpected.
BattleStarX
04/13/16
Someone get this Dark Matter to my section of the White Space.
I want to bleed the sugar out of him. He must have plenty.
CapedLuigisYoshi
04/14/16
...Huh.
...I actually had to look up Wake's name in the cast page.
DarkNut255
04/14/16
Dark Matter needs a spin off. Dark Matter Adventure Squad, go!
Also, WAKE! YOU GOT SOME 'SPLAINING TO DO!
SuperScratchkat
04/14/16
wake more like stay woke
to his
treachery
...
heh
Redkirby
04/14/16
PLOT TWIST
I guess that explains panel five of this comic:
http://kirbysadventure.smackjeeves.com/comics/1538446/division-addition-part-22/
Warpstar
04/14/16
SuperScratchkat: You dare make that joke in front of me!?!
SuperScratchkat
04/14/16
Warpstar: yeah
TheGreenShyGuy
04/14/16
That "yo kirbolicious" line kind of looks like it's being read by Shadik. I love it.
Light and Shadow
04/14/16
Ultizeta: It's all thanks to Dark Cypher (that's all I can think of whenever I see him Bill Cypher + Dark Matter). Actually I think you perfectly nailed the personality of an extra dimensional being with unholy powers and knowledge of all (or as Alex Hirsch says "a bad impression of David Lynch from Twin Peaks")
Striffen Cloud
04/14/16
Redkirby: how did you even remember such a small detail from four years ago
guestuser
04/14/16
TheGreenShyGuy: I honestly thought that it was for a few seconds. I was like, "WHOA Shadik is talking!" but then I discovered THE TRUTH.
Also, obligatory Wake post.
Warpstar
04/16/16
SuperScratchkat: Get squished!
SuperScratchkat
04/16/16
Warpstar: no
plasma_knight303
05/05/16
Dark Matter is amazing, holy shit.
guestuser
04/15/17
Lol! I got the hyperbole joke!
04/13/16
Well, that's unexpected.
BattleStarX
04/13/16
Someone get this Dark Matter to my section of the White Space.
I want to bleed the sugar out of him. He must have plenty.
CapedLuigisYoshi
04/14/16
...Huh.
...I actually had to look up Wake's name in the cast page.
DarkNut255
04/14/16
Dark Matter needs a spin off. Dark Matter Adventure Squad, go!
Also, WAKE! YOU GOT SOME 'SPLAINING TO DO!
SuperScratchkat
04/14/16
wake more like stay woke
to his
treachery
...
heh
Redkirby
04/14/16
PLOT TWIST
I guess that explains panel five of this comic:
http://kirbysadventure.smackjeeves.com/comics/1538446/division-addition-part-22/
Warpstar
04/14/16
SuperScratchkat: You dare make that joke in front of me!?!
SuperScratchkat
04/14/16
Warpstar: yeah
TheGreenShyGuy
04/14/16
That "yo kirbolicious" line kind of looks like it's being read by Shadik. I love it.
Light and Shadow
04/14/16
Ultizeta: It's all thanks to Dark Cypher (that's all I can think of whenever I see him Bill Cypher + Dark Matter). Actually I think you perfectly nailed the personality of an extra dimensional being with unholy powers and knowledge of all (or as Alex Hirsch says "a bad impression of David Lynch from Twin Peaks")
Striffen Cloud
04/14/16
Redkirby: how did you even remember such a small detail from four years ago
guestuser
04/14/16
TheGreenShyGuy: I honestly thought that it was for a few seconds. I was like, "WHOA Shadik is talking!" but then I discovered THE TRUTH.
Also, obligatory Wake post.
Warpstar
04/16/16
SuperScratchkat: Get squished!
SuperScratchkat
04/16/16
Warpstar: no
plasma_knight303
05/05/16
Dark Matter is amazing, holy shit.
guestuser
04/15/17
Lol! I got the hyperbole joke!
Part 8
Ulti's Notes:
The key thing about this is that Wake's secrets wouldn't have ever come into light without Dark Matter's intervention, hence why it was so important for it to be Dark Matter and his emotion-reading who arrived from the Tedhaun coin. Him being such an enjoyable blast to write for was just a bonus on top.
Also, Dark Matter referring to every character via semi-meaningful nicknames was an attribute that came cribbed from Dark Matter's partial inspiration, the eldritch antagonist Bill Cipher from 2012 Disney cartoon Gravity Falls. You don't really have to think too much about it, it's mostly just there for a bit of fun and flair.
Also, Dark Matter referring to every character via semi-meaningful nicknames was an attribute that came cribbed from Dark Matter's partial inspiration, the eldritch antagonist Bill Cipher from 2012 Disney cartoon Gravity Falls. You don't really have to think too much about it, it's mostly just there for a bit of fun and flair.
Original Author's Comment:
04/17/16
Explanations? You get none yet. Just more Dark Matter.
Explanations? You get none yet. Just more Dark Matter.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
Nashew
04/17/16
Good job Gigi. You did the thing.
BattleStarX
04/17/16
Kirby is simply not amused with the happenings right now.
Redkirby
04/17/16
Gigi's already on the road to redeeming herself.
TheGreenShyGuy
04/17/16
I hope he WAKES up soon :D
Warpstar
04/17/16
Poor Ryka. She of all people doesn't deserve this!
guestuser
04/17/16
Hopefully we won't have to wait much longer before THE TRUTH is revealed.
SuperScratchkat
04/18/16
gigi you idiot now hes probably unconscious we wont be getting any answers at all
someone would have caught him if you hadnt done that we appreciate the effort but come onnnnn
Chunck.co
04/18/16
The thought running thro my head this entire chapter is "I wonder if ultizeta is actually enjoying this..." thou I do love the new comics thou ^^
ForestFire
04/19/16
Chunck.co: That's very thoughtful of you. But I think he is, thanks to Dark Matter.
guestuser
04/25/16
That's great, Gigi!
RedsterTheGamer
10/14/20
Wade sus.
04/17/16
Good job Gigi. You did the thing.
BattleStarX
04/17/16
Kirby is simply not amused with the happenings right now.
Redkirby
04/17/16
Gigi's already on the road to redeeming herself.
TheGreenShyGuy
04/17/16
I hope he WAKES up soon :D
Warpstar
04/17/16
Poor Ryka. She of all people doesn't deserve this!
guestuser
04/17/16
Hopefully we won't have to wait much longer before THE TRUTH is revealed.
SuperScratchkat
04/18/16
gigi you idiot now hes probably unconscious we wont be getting any answers at all
someone would have caught him if you hadnt done that we appreciate the effort but come onnnnn
Chunck.co
04/18/16
The thought running thro my head this entire chapter is "I wonder if ultizeta is actually enjoying this..." thou I do love the new comics thou ^^
ForestFire
04/19/16
Chunck.co: That's very thoughtful of you. But I think he is, thanks to Dark Matter.
guestuser
04/25/16
That's great, Gigi!
RedsterTheGamer
10/14/20
Wade sus.
Part 9
Ulti's Notes:
This was several necessary wrap-ups in one, here. To start with, the user CapedLuigisYoshi won an art contest recently, so I felt I had an obligation to at least include their winning character in some fashion. Thus, I gave their Bronto Burt gal Kiyosi (a flying bug-esque creature) a minor role here as a new recruit for HAND.
Heading to HAND for the first time since Helping Hand was also important because if I was wrapping up stories, the leader of HAND had some important aspects to address. Vezo's backstory with Kiina was going to need to be wrapped up, and since I made Yiel also related to that, I knew I had to return to HAND even if I never really got to utilize HAND much in the comic as a whole.
Since Kiina had last been seen being wrecked ominously by Zykan at the end of Infiltration, I decided that it made sense for Zykan to seek out repairs for her, so this allowed me a method to get HAND (and specifically Yiel) into the action logically.
And since I would be returning to HAND and also bringing Zykan into things, I decided now would be a good time to also wrap-up another loose end in the form of Not-Keito, the clone from Master of Puppets. I didn't want to have my cake and eat it too, in terms of killing Keito and then just replacing him with the exact same character. Keeping Not-Keito around, even permanently-off-screen, felt weird to me, and not as conclusive as a character death as he should've had. So I instead decided that Not-Keito also had to die, and decided it'd be really funny if his death occurred in the exact same fashion as the original Keito's.
If nothing else, leaning into the "Ulti Murders Yellow Kirbies" gag was amusing.
Heading to HAND for the first time since Helping Hand was also important because if I was wrapping up stories, the leader of HAND had some important aspects to address. Vezo's backstory with Kiina was going to need to be wrapped up, and since I made Yiel also related to that, I knew I had to return to HAND even if I never really got to utilize HAND much in the comic as a whole.
Since Kiina had last been seen being wrecked ominously by Zykan at the end of Infiltration, I decided that it made sense for Zykan to seek out repairs for her, so this allowed me a method to get HAND (and specifically Yiel) into the action logically.
And since I would be returning to HAND and also bringing Zykan into things, I decided now would be a good time to also wrap-up another loose end in the form of Not-Keito, the clone from Master of Puppets. I didn't want to have my cake and eat it too, in terms of killing Keito and then just replacing him with the exact same character. Keeping Not-Keito around, even permanently-off-screen, felt weird to me, and not as conclusive as a character death as he should've had. So I instead decided that Not-Keito also had to die, and decided it'd be really funny if his death occurred in the exact same fashion as the original Keito's.
If nothing else, leaning into the "Ulti Murders Yellow Kirbies" gag was amusing.
Original Author's Comment:
04/19/16
Sorry not sorry
Kiyosi in the top half there, of whom I keep wanting to call Kiyoshi, is actually CLY's character from winning the art contest like a year ago! I figure that with my original plan for her appearance in an approximately 70-page long segment having been completely thrown out the window with the one panel that brought in Dark Matter, I could include her here in this scene that I came up with after the fact.
She's actually meant to have a quieter voice, but I've tweaked a few things about her just to make things go a bit smoother. Having her be soft-spoken would affect the plan for her inclusion, so I decided to not use every detail CLY gave me (though made sure to include others for once).
Kiyosi, though, is the final user-generated character that will be appearing in KA. I realize that I still had cameos waiting, but here's three major problems with trying to include these:
1. I don't even apparently have an accurate record of who is still waiting, as I've seen people say they had an accepted cameo that I don't even remember ever sending anything in once. This would be unfair to pick and choose just from who past me decided to actually keep a record of.
2. Trying to force in characters in a segment where I previously was lacking motivation in creating would honestly have a fairly decent chance of killing my motivation again.
3. The final segment would be rather cluttered if I introduced even more new characters on top of Dark Matter and Kiyosi, and it would be less interesting to read.
So, yeah, I realize that's going to bum people out, especially those who were still waiting, but that's really the way it's gonna have to be. At least you'll be getting an actual ending to this comic at all, right?
Oh, and I killed Not-Keito (in the exact same way to boot) because I thought it'd be funny.
I'll talk a bit more about Zykan and HAND in the next few pages.
Sorry not sorry
Kiyosi in the top half there, of whom I keep wanting to call Kiyoshi, is actually CLY's character from winning the art contest like a year ago! I figure that with my original plan for her appearance in an approximately 70-page long segment having been completely thrown out the window with the one panel that brought in Dark Matter, I could include her here in this scene that I came up with after the fact.
She's actually meant to have a quieter voice, but I've tweaked a few things about her just to make things go a bit smoother. Having her be soft-spoken would affect the plan for her inclusion, so I decided to not use every detail CLY gave me (though made sure to include others for once).
Kiyosi, though, is the final user-generated character that will be appearing in KA. I realize that I still had cameos waiting, but here's three major problems with trying to include these:
1. I don't even apparently have an accurate record of who is still waiting, as I've seen people say they had an accepted cameo that I don't even remember ever sending anything in once. This would be unfair to pick and choose just from who past me decided to actually keep a record of.
2. Trying to force in characters in a segment where I previously was lacking motivation in creating would honestly have a fairly decent chance of killing my motivation again.
3. The final segment would be rather cluttered if I introduced even more new characters on top of Dark Matter and Kiyosi, and it would be less interesting to read.
So, yeah, I realize that's going to bum people out, especially those who were still waiting, but that's really the way it's gonna have to be. At least you'll be getting an actual ending to this comic at all, right?
Oh, and I killed Not-Keito (in the exact same way to boot) because I thought it'd be funny.
I'll talk a bit more about Zykan and HAND in the next few pages.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
KHKirby
04/19/16
I have risen from my Smackjeeves grave to tell you to STOP
BattleStarX
04/19/16
Such a violent hatred of the color yellow.
Ultizeta
04/19/16
BattleStarX: It's the Pac-Man trauma. It never left me.
Warpstar
04/19/16
Ultizeta: ITS NOT FUNNY WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT!
Kidding, though it actually makes sense to kill the magic duplicate Keito.
And I'm pretty sure puffballs are magic. Pretty dang sure.
CapedLuigisYoshi
04/19/16
Honestly, I would have understood completely if you had skipped Kiyosi's cameo to help the comic's ending.
Glad she did get the chance to show up though. And, um, sorry for having took so long to give you her info earlier.
In other news: yellow continues to be marked for death.
guestuser
04/19/16
Ulti thinks killing people is funny confirmed.
Still, I figured Not-Keito would get retconned out of existence, because Keito's death would lose meaning if his exact clone was still hanging around.
Nashew
04/19/16
RIP in pepperonis
Also Zykan, was it really not enough to kill him once? really?
KirbyFighterDeluxe
04/19/16
Aggggh i noticed not keito on the character page for nothiiiiiiiing
Redkirby
04/19/16
Zykan = Killer of Yellow Kirbies
DarkNut255
04/20/16
WAIT A MINUTE. NOT KEITO WAS KILLED NEXT TO A YELLOW SLOPE... HE'S THE THIRD YELLOW KIRBY TO DIE IN THE COMIC. KEEBY, KEITO, AND NOT-KEITO ALL SHARE A SPECIFIC NUMBER IN COMMON TO A RACIST GROUP THAT HAS THREE REPEATING LETTERS IN ITS NAME... OF COURSE!
You're predicting some sort of racism scandal at E3 (or EEE, clever Ulti!) this year! To be fair, it wouldn't surprise me either.
Also, when I first glanced at this comic I thought that the second-to-last panel was a flashback at first.
Redkirby
04/20/16
DarkNut255: What do you mean? (I'm talking about the end of your second paragraph)
DarkNut255
04/20/16
Redkirby: I dunno, there seems to be some sort of controversy on every major event.
SuperScratchkat
04/20/16
IT CONTINUES
Guest
04/20/16
And they'll never even know not keito was killed
Light and Shadow
04/20/16
Well he lived a good (not long) life.
guestuser
04/20/16
First you kill keito now you kill the clone of him?!
guestuser
04/24/16
I honestly don't know whether to laugh or cry…
Ulti stahp killing all teh yello kirbehs k thx.
Pasca46
05/16/16
I knew that would happen sooner or later...
All three yellow kirbies are dead now.
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CapedLuigisYoshi
05/16/16
Pasca46: Don't worry, there's still those yellow puffballs from Division B! Whatever their names were!
Ultizeta
07/30/17
As per usual, Izzy's text bubble coloration was fixed to be consistent throughout the rest of the comic.
Hey, this is the first page update I'm making on a page where I was already Ultizeta originally instead of Ultimate Yoshi. Neat.
Extremmefan
12/12/18
Oh… haha… real funny… /s
04/19/16
I have risen from my Smackjeeves grave to tell you to STOP
BattleStarX
04/19/16
Such a violent hatred of the color yellow.
Ultizeta
04/19/16
BattleStarX: It's the Pac-Man trauma. It never left me.
Warpstar
04/19/16
Ultizeta: ITS NOT FUNNY WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT!
Kidding, though it actually makes sense to kill the magic duplicate Keito.
And I'm pretty sure puffballs are magic. Pretty dang sure.
CapedLuigisYoshi
04/19/16
Honestly, I would have understood completely if you had skipped Kiyosi's cameo to help the comic's ending.
Glad she did get the chance to show up though. And, um, sorry for having took so long to give you her info earlier.
In other news: yellow continues to be marked for death.
guestuser
04/19/16
Ulti thinks killing people is funny confirmed.
Still, I figured Not-Keito would get retconned out of existence, because Keito's death would lose meaning if his exact clone was still hanging around.
Nashew
04/19/16
RIP in pepperonis
Also Zykan, was it really not enough to kill him once? really?
KirbyFighterDeluxe
04/19/16
Aggggh i noticed not keito on the character page for nothiiiiiiiing
Redkirby
04/19/16
Zykan = Killer of Yellow Kirbies
DarkNut255
04/20/16
WAIT A MINUTE. NOT KEITO WAS KILLED NEXT TO A YELLOW SLOPE... HE'S THE THIRD YELLOW KIRBY TO DIE IN THE COMIC. KEEBY, KEITO, AND NOT-KEITO ALL SHARE A SPECIFIC NUMBER IN COMMON TO A RACIST GROUP THAT HAS THREE REPEATING LETTERS IN ITS NAME... OF COURSE!
You're predicting some sort of racism scandal at E3 (or EEE, clever Ulti!) this year! To be fair, it wouldn't surprise me either.
Also, when I first glanced at this comic I thought that the second-to-last panel was a flashback at first.
Redkirby
04/20/16
DarkNut255: What do you mean? (I'm talking about the end of your second paragraph)
DarkNut255
04/20/16
Redkirby: I dunno, there seems to be some sort of controversy on every major event.
SuperScratchkat
04/20/16
IT CONTINUES
Guest
04/20/16
And they'll never even know not keito was killed
Light and Shadow
04/20/16
Well he lived a good (not long) life.
guestuser
04/20/16
First you kill keito now you kill the clone of him?!
guestuser
04/24/16
I honestly don't know whether to laugh or cry…
Ulti stahp killing all teh yello kirbehs k thx.
Pasca46
05/16/16
I knew that would happen sooner or later...
All three yellow kirbies are dead now.
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CapedLuigisYoshi
05/16/16
Pasca46: Don't worry, there's still those yellow puffballs from Division B! Whatever their names were!
Ultizeta
07/30/17
As per usual, Izzy's text bubble coloration was fixed to be consistent throughout the rest of the comic.
Hey, this is the first page update I'm making on a page where I was already Ultizeta originally instead of Ultimate Yoshi. Neat.
Extremmefan
12/12/18
Oh… haha… real funny… /s
Part 10
Ulti's Notes:
I may have needed to bring in HAND again with the need to involve Yiel, but I fully knew how lackluster all of the HAND characters were here. They were more of a group, rather than individuals to be acknowledged, and the best way I felt I could utilize the idea of HAND at this point was mostly just as fodder to raise the threat level.
Perhaps it's not the most elegant method of using the characters again, but with where I was at in the story, it was at least one of the more effective ways of using the characters without, like... actually using the characters.
With the new orb, this was the point in the story where I decided that the orb quest was one that I would have to ultimately scrap in its full state. While I obviously had the orbs in previous chapters already, giving them a proper focus and story was just too much to handle, so it was one of the ideas I left on the cutting room floor instead. While that didn't mean I couldn't include a new orb here, obviously, this did mean that they were destined to simply be supplemental, rather than be something that had an actual focus or plot thread written about/around them.
Perhaps it's not the most elegant method of using the characters again, but with where I was at in the story, it was at least one of the more effective ways of using the characters without, like... actually using the characters.
With the new orb, this was the point in the story where I decided that the orb quest was one that I would have to ultimately scrap in its full state. While I obviously had the orbs in previous chapters already, giving them a proper focus and story was just too much to handle, so it was one of the ideas I left on the cutting room floor instead. While that didn't mean I couldn't include a new orb here, obviously, this did mean that they were destined to simply be supplemental, rather than be something that had an actual focus or plot thread written about/around them.
Original Author's Comment:
04/23/16
"Kill them all" probably isn't the best solution for a large group of extremely underused side characters, but hey, it's not gonna stop me from doing it.
"Kill them all" probably isn't the best solution for a large group of extremely underused side characters, but hey, it's not gonna stop me from doing it.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
Nashew
04/23/16
Ulti, this is an intervention. You need to stop killing everybody.
Kebi_in_your_pants
04/23/16
This is certainly a step up from whatever Talzo used to have planned, but it's not a "good" step depending on your view of it.
ForestFire
04/23/16
This page brings to mind this beautiful video. https://m.youtube.com/?#/watch?v=uiY8_nvuNLU
BattleStarX
04/23/16
Nothing says "Mua-ha-ha-ha! I am EEEEEVEEEEL!" like a good ol' mass killing. Also says Adventurer, but let's not get too deep in that one.
Warpstar
04/24/16
Nashew: " Larry, this is an intervention. You need to stop breaking people's necks!"
Redkirby
04/24/16
Now Zykan seems to be going out of his way to kill people.
SuperScratchkat
04/24/16
THIS iS SADISTIC?????????
DarkNut255
04/24/16
"Disloyal traitors" -- didn't you get yelled at for killing people by Evil Shadowy Guy, Zykan?
guestuser
04/24/16
Ahhhhhhhhhhhh
genocide much?
Light and Shadow
04/26/16
Zykan just gave to order to commit genocide and Whirr's just standing (idling?) there like "Meh."
plasma_knight303
06/23/16
Warpstar:
*CRK*
"LARRY!"
Ultizeta
07/30/17
Not only did I have to fix Izzy's text bubbles here (for the final time, lol), but Zykan's were ALSO the wrong color in this page, so I fixed that too.
04/23/16
Ulti, this is an intervention. You need to stop killing everybody.
Kebi_in_your_pants
04/23/16
This is certainly a step up from whatever Talzo used to have planned, but it's not a "good" step depending on your view of it.
ForestFire
04/23/16
This page brings to mind this beautiful video. https://m.youtube.com/?#/watch?v=uiY8_nvuNLU
BattleStarX
04/23/16
Nothing says "Mua-ha-ha-ha! I am EEEEEVEEEEL!" like a good ol' mass killing. Also says Adventurer, but let's not get too deep in that one.
Warpstar
04/24/16
Nashew: " Larry, this is an intervention. You need to stop breaking people's necks!"
Redkirby
04/24/16
Now Zykan seems to be going out of his way to kill people.
SuperScratchkat
04/24/16
THIS iS SADISTIC?????????
DarkNut255
04/24/16
"Disloyal traitors" -- didn't you get yelled at for killing people by Evil Shadowy Guy, Zykan?
guestuser
04/24/16
Ahhhhhhhhhhhh
genocide much?
Light and Shadow
04/26/16
Zykan just gave to order to commit genocide and Whirr's just standing (idling?) there like "Meh."
plasma_knight303
06/23/16
Warpstar:
*CRK*
"LARRY!"
Ultizeta
07/30/17
Not only did I have to fix Izzy's text bubbles here (for the final time, lol), but Zykan's were ALSO the wrong color in this page, so I fixed that too.
Part 11
Ulti's Notes:
It would have felt a bit weird to kill off characters from readers, so Jarkes and Kiyosi got to survive the slaughter thanks to Jarkes' oft-unseen ninja skills.
Original Author's Comment:
04/26/16
Don't you just hate when you try and murder everything but then the ninjas hide from you and ruin your goal of the death of everything in the vicinity that isn't on your side? Or is that just me?
Don't you just hate when you try and murder everything but then the ninjas hide from you and ruin your goal of the death of everything in the vicinity that isn't on your side? Or is that just me?
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
BattleStarX
04/26/16
That's why I prefer the good ol' scorched earth policy. And the scorched wall policy. Plus the scorched ceiling policy.
SuperScratchkat
04/26/16
NOOOOO NAVO
i vaguely remember liking you.......
Warpstar
04/26/16
"Because he's a ninja!"
Guest
04/26/16
At least some survived. I jinxed it, didn't I?
CapedLuigisYoshi
04/26/16
I think that's... four yellow characters dead now?
guestuser
04/26/16
As I said, Genocide.
The ninjas always survive, ninjas unite!
Nashew
04/26/16
SuperScratchkat: Who cares about Navo when NAVO is alive
Also, at least the cameos are alive. For now. I'm sure Ulti will take care of that in no time.
SuperScratchkat
04/26/16
Nashew: i... may or may not have mixed up the navos
thank god one of them is dead this whole thing just got that much less confusing
Nashew
04/26/16
SuperScratchkat: How could you mess that up, there's Navo and NAVO they're two completely different things. =P
Ultizeta
04/26/16
SuperScratchkat: If you don't remember things, you should probably reread the comic.'M just saying.
Redkirby
04/27/16
Am I only one who thinks Zykan is kinda cool? Or at least doesn't hate him?
guestuser
04/27/16
Redkirby: yes
guestuser
04/27/16
rest in peace all of the secondary characters that I wish had more character development but didn't. The only 3 characters I really care about are Jarkes, Izzy, (cuz they both had actual character development) and Rocky (cuz rockies are cute :D )
Nashew
04/28/16
Also, I really love how dark this got all of a sudden. Appropriate considering the segment name.
Light and Shadow
04/29/16
I'ma just leave this here from NateWantsToBattle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxFDt3IIArw
I think it suits Zykan's theme pretty well.
Redkirby
04/29/16
Ultizeta: The 6 year anniversary of Kirby Adventure is coming up. Are you planning on doing another anniversary special?
Warpstar
05/02/16
HAPPY 6TH ANNIVERSARY, KIRBY ADVENTURE!
Pasca46
05/16/16
He-he's insane
guestuser
06/14/17
Redkirby: Evil Is Cool, as they say.
04/26/16
That's why I prefer the good ol' scorched earth policy. And the scorched wall policy. Plus the scorched ceiling policy.
SuperScratchkat
04/26/16
NOOOOO NAVO
i vaguely remember liking you.......
Warpstar
04/26/16
"Because he's a ninja!"
Guest
04/26/16
At least some survived. I jinxed it, didn't I?
CapedLuigisYoshi
04/26/16
I think that's... four yellow characters dead now?
guestuser
04/26/16
As I said, Genocide.
The ninjas always survive, ninjas unite!
Nashew
04/26/16
SuperScratchkat: Who cares about Navo when NAVO is alive
Also, at least the cameos are alive. For now. I'm sure Ulti will take care of that in no time.
SuperScratchkat
04/26/16
Nashew: i... may or may not have mixed up the navos
thank god one of them is dead this whole thing just got that much less confusing
Nashew
04/26/16
SuperScratchkat: How could you mess that up, there's Navo and NAVO they're two completely different things. =P
Ultizeta
04/26/16
SuperScratchkat: If you don't remember things, you should probably reread the comic.'M just saying.
Redkirby
04/27/16
Am I only one who thinks Zykan is kinda cool? Or at least doesn't hate him?
guestuser
04/27/16
Redkirby: yes
guestuser
04/27/16
rest in peace all of the secondary characters that I wish had more character development but didn't. The only 3 characters I really care about are Jarkes, Izzy, (cuz they both had actual character development) and Rocky (cuz rockies are cute :D )
Nashew
04/28/16
Also, I really love how dark this got all of a sudden. Appropriate considering the segment name.
Light and Shadow
04/29/16
I'ma just leave this here from NateWantsToBattle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxFDt3IIArw
I think it suits Zykan's theme pretty well.
Redkirby
04/29/16
Ultizeta: The 6 year anniversary of Kirby Adventure is coming up. Are you planning on doing another anniversary special?
Warpstar
05/02/16
HAPPY 6TH ANNIVERSARY, KIRBY ADVENTURE!
Pasca46
05/16/16
He-he's insane
guestuser
06/14/17
Redkirby: Evil Is Cool, as they say.
Part 12
Original Author's Comment:
05/02/16
I debated between this scene beginning the Gigi interrogation or the Wake interrogation, as both had inevitable reader interest. In the end, I went with Gigi's because there's more of a character connection there, as opposed to Wake's which is more of a mystery solution desire. I feel like characterization would be more worth getting to first.
Also, happy anniversary and all that. It's kind of hard to believe this comic has been around for six whole years, hasn't it? I don't even think 80% of you guys have even been around since the very beginning. The 20% of you who are, what the heck, why are you still paying attention to this thing.
Now, the real question is, will KA have a seventh anniversary? Well, yeah, that's just basic math, but will it also still be around at that point? Hopefully it'll have concluded by then, but who knows, sometimes plans run long.
There's not much special about the comic itself as opposed to previous anniversaries mainly because I just want to get the comic done, and a filler page would really break the flow here. But, I did do a little throwback to the layout of the earlier KA pages with those gradient sidebars and the 7/9 panel organization. So that's neat.
I debated between this scene beginning the Gigi interrogation or the Wake interrogation, as both had inevitable reader interest. In the end, I went with Gigi's because there's more of a character connection there, as opposed to Wake's which is more of a mystery solution desire. I feel like characterization would be more worth getting to first.
Also, happy anniversary and all that. It's kind of hard to believe this comic has been around for six whole years, hasn't it? I don't even think 80% of you guys have even been around since the very beginning. The 20% of you who are, what the heck, why are you still paying attention to this thing.
Now, the real question is, will KA have a seventh anniversary? Well, yeah, that's just basic math, but will it also still be around at that point? Hopefully it'll have concluded by then, but who knows, sometimes plans run long.
There's not much special about the comic itself as opposed to previous anniversaries mainly because I just want to get the comic done, and a filler page would really break the flow here. But, I did do a little throwback to the layout of the earlier KA pages with those gradient sidebars and the 7/9 panel organization. So that's neat.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
Nashew
05/02/16
Gigi, you've got some 'splainin' to do
SuperScratchkat
05/02/16
oh god shes so naked without her hat
guestuser
05/02/16
Well, this should be interesting. I noticed she is missing her Mirror hat.Guess they weren't taking any chances.
BattleStarX
05/02/16
Squishes are the best way to teach someone a lesson.
Ultizeta
05/02/16
@Indigo Puff: The Lirby Adventure Squad is not known for taking chances. The Lirby Adventure Squad is also not known at all because it doesn't exist, in fact.
Edit: Well now you just ruined it by fixing it.
DarkNut255
05/02/16
Ultizeta: I would like to see a Lirby Adventure Squad. It would be the best comic ever.
Also, wow, 6 years. I was TEN when this comic came out. And I managed to do absolutely nothing of importance since then.
Redkirby
05/02/16
Ultizeta: I've been around since halfway through the Divsion Addition segment. It's amazing to think this comic has been going for six years. Bob & George ran for seven so you're one year away from tying with it.
CapedLuigisYoshi
05/03/16
Ultizeta: brb starting a parody comic with that title
Warpstar
05/03/16
BattleStarX: An even better way is to have the Queen of Squish do it.
Light and Shadow
05/03/16
It seems like a lot of popular comics tend to end around 6 years. Wonder why that is.
Nashew
05/03/16
Light and Shadow: Because six years is a long freaking time to do something.
Although I fully expect BSX to still be doing KDA when he hits ten years.
Kebi_in_your_pants
05/03/16
I guess Kirby's patience is slowly dwindling.
6 years.. I think I've been around since Meet the KAS arc, never realized how long ago that was.
BattleStarX
05/03/16
Nashew: Because my insanity knows no bounds.
Guest
05/03/16
I have no idea how I even found smackjeeves or started reading this comic.
And I just learned today that a Puffball is a kind of mushroom.
guestuser
05/05/16
Wait, I did not know Gigi could lose her copy ability because I have never seen her without it
guestuser
05/05/16
I never thought I'd ever get up to speed on this comic. I've read it for a pretty long time, forgot the name of it ever since I got a copy of Super Monkey Ball 2, and here we are again. I can't remember the last arc I read, but I can just say that I'll never forget this comic, even when it reaches the end. When it comes to things such as Kirby, that's what I live for.
Thank you, Ultizeta.
primpuff
05/07/16
Even if this comic is old it's still amazing, and it won't stop being amazing once it's done. This comic holds a place in the hearts of it's readers.
Edit: Lol so sappy.
Kooper
05/09/16
And now I've made an account, so when everything is over, and said and done, I'll be able to come back here and reminisce on the good memories this comic brought me.
Once again, thank you, Ultizeta.
Nashew
07/10/16
Jarkes: Hey, welcome back!
05/02/16
Gigi, you've got some 'splainin' to do
SuperScratchkat
05/02/16
oh god shes so naked without her hat
guestuser
05/02/16
Well, this should be interesting. I noticed she is missing her Mirror hat.Guess they weren't taking any chances.
BattleStarX
05/02/16
Squishes are the best way to teach someone a lesson.
Ultizeta
05/02/16
@Indigo Puff: The Lirby Adventure Squad is not known for taking chances. The Lirby Adventure Squad is also not known at all because it doesn't exist, in fact.
Edit: Well now you just ruined it by fixing it.
DarkNut255
05/02/16
Ultizeta: I would like to see a Lirby Adventure Squad. It would be the best comic ever.
Also, wow, 6 years. I was TEN when this comic came out. And I managed to do absolutely nothing of importance since then.
Redkirby
05/02/16
Ultizeta: I've been around since halfway through the Divsion Addition segment. It's amazing to think this comic has been going for six years. Bob & George ran for seven so you're one year away from tying with it.
CapedLuigisYoshi
05/03/16
Ultizeta: brb starting a parody comic with that title
Warpstar
05/03/16
BattleStarX: An even better way is to have the Queen of Squish do it.
Light and Shadow
05/03/16
It seems like a lot of popular comics tend to end around 6 years. Wonder why that is.
Nashew
05/03/16
Light and Shadow: Because six years is a long freaking time to do something.
Although I fully expect BSX to still be doing KDA when he hits ten years.
Kebi_in_your_pants
05/03/16
I guess Kirby's patience is slowly dwindling.
6 years.. I think I've been around since Meet the KAS arc, never realized how long ago that was.
BattleStarX
05/03/16
Nashew: Because my insanity knows no bounds.
Guest
05/03/16
I have no idea how I even found smackjeeves or started reading this comic.
And I just learned today that a Puffball is a kind of mushroom.
guestuser
05/05/16
Wait, I did not know Gigi could lose her copy ability because I have never seen her without it
guestuser
05/05/16
I never thought I'd ever get up to speed on this comic. I've read it for a pretty long time, forgot the name of it ever since I got a copy of Super Monkey Ball 2, and here we are again. I can't remember the last arc I read, but I can just say that I'll never forget this comic, even when it reaches the end. When it comes to things such as Kirby, that's what I live for.
Thank you, Ultizeta.
primpuff
05/07/16
Even if this comic is old it's still amazing, and it won't stop being amazing once it's done. This comic holds a place in the hearts of it's readers.
Edit: Lol so sappy.
Kooper
05/09/16
And now I've made an account, so when everything is over, and said and done, I'll be able to come back here and reminisce on the good memories this comic brought me.
Once again, thank you, Ultizeta.
Nashew
07/10/16
Jarkes: Hey, welcome back!
Part 13
Original Author's Comment:
05/12/16
Defeat your enemies with kindness.
This character development for Gigi was pretty much planned from the very moment I had her join the Adventure Squad as a spy. And the only reason I did that was because I didn't really know what to do with her, and her original appearance as "the one in Talzo's group that got left behind at their base" didn't really leave much interest or screen-time.
Since Gigi was, well, Gigi's character from winning the second art contest way back in 2011, I felt the character deserved to be used more than that. Shame I never thought the same about Satomi, but oh well. It's far too late to fix that problem. Anyways, I developed a completely original characterization to befit this new spy Gigi idea that I had.
The characterization of a grumpy, no-nonsense character ended up working extremely well with the characters I put her up against: Ryka and Neona, both of whom got additional characterization because of Gigi. Ryka became the more excitable, fun-loving naive (and soda-obsessed) character she is now because of the desire to put her up directly as Gigi's foil. Gigi, the character who is not to be trusted, meets Ryka, the one who automatically trusts and 'befriends' her. Ryka's original appearances in Meet the KAS laid a groundwork, but it definitely wasn't the same as what she ended up becoming. Neona, on the other hand, was basically nothing before Division Addition. She had a few minor appearances here and there, but nothing that actually, y'know, gave her character. With Division Addition, she became a snarky in-between. She has a mixture of Gigi's sarcasm and slyness with Ryka's optimism and supportiveness. She plays around, but all in good fun, and is more straightforward.
The three way dynamic here became the cornerstone of Division Addition, far more than the segment's original intent to merely "Meet the KAS" with the side characters. I was able to set up that Neona and Gigi became amicable towards each other by the end, and Ryka was just enamored with the idea of spending time with Gigi. I also hinted, however subtly, that Gigi wasn't as bad as she could be made out to be initially as just a spy. She's cheeky when stopping Spinni using an electrifying invisible mirror barrier (which we just saw for the second time recently, hence why I tried to give Neon a knowing reaction to it!) and she goes out of her way to advise Spinni against being alone when there's no reason to.
While it was originally meant as a way to try and set up the Squeak Squad being together when I did the Mass Attack story (something that really didn't even need to happen anyway but whatever), I realized I could use that as part of Gigi's development. She got left behind in that first Talzo attack, I recalled. With this, I could give her the traits that she wanted to be more than just the one left behind, the ace in the hole. She was lonely, basically, and while Talzo treated her alright, even back in Jetting Across the Ice, it was all business first. She advises Spinni against loneliness, and I was able to spin this into because she knew loneliness personally.
Of course, this is where Ryka came in. Her especially became almost obsessed with spending time with Gigi, and I threw it in basically whenever I could. I even think it became so prominent that, if I recall correctly, BattleStarX even had her mention it back during his side of the Lessons Learned crossover. I think. It's been a while. Either way, the two had become a pair, much to Gigi's chagrin. All of this was, at this point obviously, to set up the idea that Gigi would find herself more and more willing to go along with Ryka. I even hinted at this back in Division Addition with a punchline: "I shudder to think that I may someday get used to them." Or something like that. Again, it's been a while. Almost 4 years at this point!
One thing that has changed primarily about this, though, is that Keito was never meant to die, and Dark Matter was never meant to show up here. Both of these whim ideas threw any previous plan I had out of whack here even if I hadn't previously decided to revamp all my plans during the hiatus.
In the end, the primary thing that this really changed was speeding up the timetable. There was planned to be a lot more background development showing Gigi slowly and slowly becoming more accustomed to Ryka, as we even see begins to form in the start of Infiltration where she feels like she'd be guilty if Ryka gets hurt, and tries to tell herself that it wouldn't be her fault. She's in denial at this point that she's Ryka's friend, and this would've been a much more reasonable change for her until Keito's death shocked that out of her system.
With one person she considered at least a working acquaintance, and is shown in JATI to be able to hold a decent conversation with him (though this was before Zykan actually became Zykan), outright murdering someone she had also come to know (at the very least, they had talked once or twice on-panel), it forced her to evaluate her priorities. Guilt was eating at her, so she forced herself to confess so that she could still have a chance at recovering the friendships that she finally began to admit she had made.
If I could do this over again, Gigi and Ryka's dynamic would have been included much earlier and had more appearances, but in the end, I think this is overall a good conclusion to this developmental arc. At least, as good as I could do with this sped up timetable and new pseudo-improvisational plan.
Next time for the many mid-chapter story development talks that are going to be occurring, we talk Division C. See you then.
Defeat your enemies with kindness.
This character development for Gigi was pretty much planned from the very moment I had her join the Adventure Squad as a spy. And the only reason I did that was because I didn't really know what to do with her, and her original appearance as "the one in Talzo's group that got left behind at their base" didn't really leave much interest or screen-time.
Since Gigi was, well, Gigi's character from winning the second art contest way back in 2011, I felt the character deserved to be used more than that. Shame I never thought the same about Satomi, but oh well. It's far too late to fix that problem. Anyways, I developed a completely original characterization to befit this new spy Gigi idea that I had.
The characterization of a grumpy, no-nonsense character ended up working extremely well with the characters I put her up against: Ryka and Neona, both of whom got additional characterization because of Gigi. Ryka became the more excitable, fun-loving naive (and soda-obsessed) character she is now because of the desire to put her up directly as Gigi's foil. Gigi, the character who is not to be trusted, meets Ryka, the one who automatically trusts and 'befriends' her. Ryka's original appearances in Meet the KAS laid a groundwork, but it definitely wasn't the same as what she ended up becoming. Neona, on the other hand, was basically nothing before Division Addition. She had a few minor appearances here and there, but nothing that actually, y'know, gave her character. With Division Addition, she became a snarky in-between. She has a mixture of Gigi's sarcasm and slyness with Ryka's optimism and supportiveness. She plays around, but all in good fun, and is more straightforward.
The three way dynamic here became the cornerstone of Division Addition, far more than the segment's original intent to merely "Meet the KAS" with the side characters. I was able to set up that Neona and Gigi became amicable towards each other by the end, and Ryka was just enamored with the idea of spending time with Gigi. I also hinted, however subtly, that Gigi wasn't as bad as she could be made out to be initially as just a spy. She's cheeky when stopping Spinni using an electrifying invisible mirror barrier (which we just saw for the second time recently, hence why I tried to give Neon a knowing reaction to it!) and she goes out of her way to advise Spinni against being alone when there's no reason to.
While it was originally meant as a way to try and set up the Squeak Squad being together when I did the Mass Attack story (something that really didn't even need to happen anyway but whatever), I realized I could use that as part of Gigi's development. She got left behind in that first Talzo attack, I recalled. With this, I could give her the traits that she wanted to be more than just the one left behind, the ace in the hole. She was lonely, basically, and while Talzo treated her alright, even back in Jetting Across the Ice, it was all business first. She advises Spinni against loneliness, and I was able to spin this into because she knew loneliness personally.
Of course, this is where Ryka came in. Her especially became almost obsessed with spending time with Gigi, and I threw it in basically whenever I could. I even think it became so prominent that, if I recall correctly, BattleStarX even had her mention it back during his side of the Lessons Learned crossover. I think. It's been a while. Either way, the two had become a pair, much to Gigi's chagrin. All of this was, at this point obviously, to set up the idea that Gigi would find herself more and more willing to go along with Ryka. I even hinted at this back in Division Addition with a punchline: "I shudder to think that I may someday get used to them." Or something like that. Again, it's been a while. Almost 4 years at this point!
One thing that has changed primarily about this, though, is that Keito was never meant to die, and Dark Matter was never meant to show up here. Both of these whim ideas threw any previous plan I had out of whack here even if I hadn't previously decided to revamp all my plans during the hiatus.
In the end, the primary thing that this really changed was speeding up the timetable. There was planned to be a lot more background development showing Gigi slowly and slowly becoming more accustomed to Ryka, as we even see begins to form in the start of Infiltration where she feels like she'd be guilty if Ryka gets hurt, and tries to tell herself that it wouldn't be her fault. She's in denial at this point that she's Ryka's friend, and this would've been a much more reasonable change for her until Keito's death shocked that out of her system.
With one person she considered at least a working acquaintance, and is shown in JATI to be able to hold a decent conversation with him (though this was before Zykan actually became Zykan), outright murdering someone she had also come to know (at the very least, they had talked once or twice on-panel), it forced her to evaluate her priorities. Guilt was eating at her, so she forced herself to confess so that she could still have a chance at recovering the friendships that she finally began to admit she had made.
If I could do this over again, Gigi and Ryka's dynamic would have been included much earlier and had more appearances, but in the end, I think this is overall a good conclusion to this developmental arc. At least, as good as I could do with this sped up timetable and new pseudo-improvisational plan.
Next time for the many mid-chapter story development talks that are going to be occurring, we talk Division C. See you then.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
Nashew
05/12/16
Wow, a long comment that isn't at the end of a segment.
I shudder to think of the length of the final author's comment.
Redkirby
05/12/16
Gigi certainly has come a long way.
primpuff
05/12/16
Gigi's a great character in this, I'm glad she has an actual personality and I'm glad you did this with her. She has morals, she has priorities, she has friends, shes an all around interesting character. Thanks for that Ulti!
DarkNut255
05/12/16
Honestly, I'm glad to see these three have a relatively happy end (as far as we know, at least), and that they were all able to develop so much as characters. Now I'm curious as to what going to happen with Aika, Nameless, and Wake.
ForestFire
05/13/16
In my opinion, you adapted to the new plans very well!
Warpstar
05/13/16
Just because you're annoying doesn't' mean you aren't friends. I have a lot of annoying but loveable scallywags in my life.
guestuser
05/13/16
Friendship is magic
guestuser
05/13/16
Yeah, this was an adorable comic. Especially after the mass-murder occuring in the last few ones.
05/12/16
Wow, a long comment that isn't at the end of a segment.
I shudder to think of the length of the final author's comment.
Redkirby
05/12/16
Gigi certainly has come a long way.
primpuff
05/12/16
Gigi's a great character in this, I'm glad she has an actual personality and I'm glad you did this with her. She has morals, she has priorities, she has friends, shes an all around interesting character. Thanks for that Ulti!
DarkNut255
05/12/16
Honestly, I'm glad to see these three have a relatively happy end (as far as we know, at least), and that they were all able to develop so much as characters. Now I'm curious as to what going to happen with Aika, Nameless, and Wake.
ForestFire
05/13/16
In my opinion, you adapted to the new plans very well!
Warpstar
05/13/16
Just because you're annoying doesn't' mean you aren't friends. I have a lot of annoying but loveable scallywags in my life.
guestuser
05/13/16
Friendship is magic
guestuser
05/13/16
Yeah, this was an adorable comic. Especially after the mass-murder occuring in the last few ones.
Part 14
Original Author's Comment:
05/16/16
They are rather unfortunate implications.
I took the time to do a little bit of site updating between this comic and the last, though you might have noticed already. The segment select button changed from the original Break silhouette to a now fully visible Darkness Rising button, and the header above my comments now just reads Ulti's Thoughts rather than specifically Ultimate Yoshi's Thoughts, which kept bugging me because I wasn't Ultimate Yoshi anymore. So yay.
They are rather unfortunate implications.
I took the time to do a little bit of site updating between this comic and the last, though you might have noticed already. The segment select button changed from the original Break silhouette to a now fully visible Darkness Rising button, and the header above my comments now just reads Ulti's Thoughts rather than specifically Ultimate Yoshi's Thoughts, which kept bugging me because I wasn't Ultimate Yoshi anymore. So yay.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
BattleStarX
05/16/16
Implications abound! Let them go crazy!
Redkirby
05/16/16
PLOT TWIST
EDIT: So Ulti said we could speculate and I've been doing some speculating, and I think I've figured out what's going on.
First of all, we never see Talzo acknowledge that he was kicked out for selling secrets. All he has ever said about it is that Hali got rid of him and ruined his life.
In fact, in Ulti's (now deleted) Q&A comic, when he gets asked about what the information he was selling was, he replies with confusion.
Next, in the final comic of Division Addition, we see Kirby imply to Hali that she might have kicked out an innocent member of the KAS by mistake.
So whats my theory? My theory is that Wake was the one selling information, and Talzo was either framed by Wake or mistakenly kicked out by Hali. Wake knows that Talzo was fired for his crimes and, after Talzo's gang's attack on Division A's base, is paranoid about Talzo going after him for revenge and exposing his crimes.
So yeah, that's my theory.
SuperScratchkat
05/16/16
aw golly gee
guestuser
05/16/16
whooooaaa my gooooshes this is craaaay-Z
Warpstar
05/16/16
That info about Wake... woke them up!
Light and Shadow
05/16/16
Cue mass "Oh crap!"
Nashew
05/16/16
Confirmed: Wake is actually MSG
CapedLuigisYoshi
05/16/16
Oh man that is...
...uh...
...I... I'm not sure what the implied possibilities actually are. Other than a vague confirmation that they're probably connected.
Ultizeta
05/16/16
CapedLuigisYoshi: The implication is that there's probably a connection, yes. You guys just don't know what it could be quite yet. Feel free to speculate.
ForestFire
05/17/16
My theory is that Wake joined to resume Talzo's selling of secrets.
Elemental Kirby
05/17/16
Finally things add up.
Oh no
guestuser
05/18/16
Is it just me, or is it hilarious whenever mass kirbies make an "Oh ****" face?
Also the qualifications for that type of face is making their eyes a single pixel.
primpuff
05/21/16
.... well the squad's f*cked send Zykan to murder any yellow kirbies that might be left!
Guest
05/21/16
Well
then
Kooper
05/23/16
Oh, man. This is getting pretty interesting, now.
05/16/16
Implications abound! Let them go crazy!
Redkirby
05/16/16
PLOT TWIST
EDIT: So Ulti said we could speculate and I've been doing some speculating, and I think I've figured out what's going on.
First of all, we never see Talzo acknowledge that he was kicked out for selling secrets. All he has ever said about it is that Hali got rid of him and ruined his life.
In fact, in Ulti's (now deleted) Q&A comic, when he gets asked about what the information he was selling was, he replies with confusion.
Next, in the final comic of Division Addition, we see Kirby imply to Hali that she might have kicked out an innocent member of the KAS by mistake.
So whats my theory? My theory is that Wake was the one selling information, and Talzo was either framed by Wake or mistakenly kicked out by Hali. Wake knows that Talzo was fired for his crimes and, after Talzo's gang's attack on Division A's base, is paranoid about Talzo going after him for revenge and exposing his crimes.
So yeah, that's my theory.
SuperScratchkat
05/16/16
aw golly gee
guestuser
05/16/16
whooooaaa my gooooshes this is craaaay-Z
Warpstar
05/16/16
That info about Wake... woke them up!
Light and Shadow
05/16/16
Cue mass "Oh crap!"
Nashew
05/16/16
Confirmed: Wake is actually MSG
CapedLuigisYoshi
05/16/16
Oh man that is...
...uh...
...I... I'm not sure what the implied possibilities actually are. Other than a vague confirmation that they're probably connected.
Ultizeta
05/16/16
CapedLuigisYoshi: The implication is that there's probably a connection, yes. You guys just don't know what it could be quite yet. Feel free to speculate.
ForestFire
05/17/16
My theory is that Wake joined to resume Talzo's selling of secrets.
Elemental Kirby
05/17/16
Finally things add up.
Oh no
guestuser
05/18/16
Is it just me, or is it hilarious whenever mass kirbies make an "Oh ****" face?
Also the qualifications for that type of face is making their eyes a single pixel.
primpuff
05/21/16
.... well the squad's f*cked send Zykan to murder any yellow kirbies that might be left!
Guest
05/21/16
Well
then
Kooper
05/23/16
Oh, man. This is getting pretty interesting, now.
Part 15
Original Author's Comment:
05/23/16
Zykan has been too effective in wiping Kiina's pacifistic personality, so it falls upon Yiel to try and fix the husk. Whether or not the result will be positive or negative remains to be seen.
Zykan has been too effective in wiping Kiina's pacifistic personality, so it falls upon Yiel to try and fix the husk. Whether or not the result will be positive or negative remains to be seen.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
Guest
05/23/16
There's probably going to be a bomb installed for sabotage.
TheGreenShyGuy
05/23/16
Oh boi
DarkNut255
05/24/16
Cherry the Puffball: THE TOOTH. REMEMBER THE TOOTH.
Nashew
05/24/16
Something tells me this won't go well for anyone involved.
Light and Shadow
05/24/16
But if you give her the free will to choose to follow you then she can just as easily rebel against your orders. That's why they call it FREE will. (This is only a simple description I do not intend to dive into the actual definition of free will as that is a heavy debate in itself)
Warpstar
05/24/16
What if Yiel rewires Kiina to pose as him, and he paints himself as her color and he paints her as his and Yiel secretly infiltrates Talzo's gang? Just a though.
Redkirby
05/24/16
Zykan really needs to think out his plans more.
Guest
05/24/16
What tooth?
KirbyFighterDeluxe
05/24/16
Actually, as long as she doesn't rebel, it's probably a pretty good idea. If he's in trouble and can't order her, she can still assist him.
Kooper
05/25/16
I've got a feeling there's gonna be some sort of twist coming soon. This is getting really, REALLY exciting. I'm on the edge of my seat, now.
05/23/16
There's probably going to be a bomb installed for sabotage.
TheGreenShyGuy
05/23/16
Oh boi
DarkNut255
05/24/16
Cherry the Puffball: THE TOOTH. REMEMBER THE TOOTH.
Nashew
05/24/16
Something tells me this won't go well for anyone involved.
Light and Shadow
05/24/16
But if you give her the free will to choose to follow you then she can just as easily rebel against your orders. That's why they call it FREE will. (This is only a simple description I do not intend to dive into the actual definition of free will as that is a heavy debate in itself)
Warpstar
05/24/16
What if Yiel rewires Kiina to pose as him, and he paints himself as her color and he paints her as his and Yiel secretly infiltrates Talzo's gang? Just a though.
Redkirby
05/24/16
Zykan really needs to think out his plans more.
Guest
05/24/16
What tooth?
KirbyFighterDeluxe
05/24/16
Actually, as long as she doesn't rebel, it's probably a pretty good idea. If he's in trouble and can't order her, she can still assist him.
Kooper
05/25/16
I've got a feeling there's gonna be some sort of twist coming soon. This is getting really, REALLY exciting. I'm on the edge of my seat, now.
Part 16
Original Author's Comment:
05/27/16
It's not a hugely productive page, but it's still a necessary page. More stuff will happen next time probably.
It's not a hugely productive page, but it's still a necessary page. More stuff will happen next time probably.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
CapedLuigisYoshi
05/27/16
Plot twist: Zykan is still within hearing range.
SuperScratchkat
05/27/16
REMEMBER...... WHO YOU ARE...........
Nashew
05/27/16
CapedLuigisYoshi: Nah, neither of these characters are yellow.
ethanpotato
05/28/16
Yeah....you do...that thing you said
KirbyFighterDeluxe
05/28/16
Nashew: I feel like there's an Asian joke hidden here
Light and Shadow
05/28/16
Let me guess: Remind Kiina of what she was in an attempt to plant the seeds of rebellion in her?
Warpstar
05/28/16
Loopholes are the best way to deal with any thing. Which is why my brother and sister always have to say no loopholes!" when I make a promise.
primpuff
05/28/16
Wow that Gim who's name I forgot (I think it was "Yiel") is rather clever.
Redkirby
05/28/16
Zykan probably should have kept an eye on Yiel, instead of going off to do whatever he's doing right now.
Guest
05/28/16
No, he's probably brooding in a corner somewhere being edgy, that jerk.
05/27/16
Plot twist: Zykan is still within hearing range.
SuperScratchkat
05/27/16
REMEMBER...... WHO YOU ARE...........
Nashew
05/27/16
CapedLuigisYoshi: Nah, neither of these characters are yellow.
ethanpotato
05/28/16
Yeah....you do...that thing you said
KirbyFighterDeluxe
05/28/16
Nashew: I feel like there's an Asian joke hidden here
Light and Shadow
05/28/16
Let me guess: Remind Kiina of what she was in an attempt to plant the seeds of rebellion in her?
Warpstar
05/28/16
Loopholes are the best way to deal with any thing. Which is why my brother and sister always have to say no loopholes!" when I make a promise.
primpuff
05/28/16
Wow that Gim who's name I forgot (I think it was "Yiel") is rather clever.
Redkirby
05/28/16
Zykan probably should have kept an eye on Yiel, instead of going off to do whatever he's doing right now.
Guest
05/28/16
No, he's probably brooding in a corner somewhere being edgy, that jerk.
Part 17
Original Author's Comment:
06/07/16
Disclaimer: This is not actually how coding works probably
Hey folks! Anyone here follow my YouTube channel? You probably should if you enjoy watching Let's Plays. Either way, even if you don't, you still have an opportunity to influence an upcoming Let's Play of mine if you're interested! Choose one of these games for me and friends to play by voting at this Strawpoll: http://www.strawpoll.me/10371565
Disclaimer: This is not actually how coding works probably
Hey folks! Anyone here follow my YouTube channel? You probably should if you enjoy watching Let's Plays. Either way, even if you don't, you still have an opportunity to influence an upcoming Let's Play of mine if you're interested! Choose one of these games for me and friends to play by voting at this Strawpoll: http://www.strawpoll.me/10371565
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
Guest
06/07/16
Well
That was unexpected but should have been expected.
Redkirby
06/07/16
Zykan's really being practical.
Light and Shadow
06/07/16
I feel like we should've expected this as opposed to the whole killing thing.
Regarding the strawpoll Ultizeta: In past experience, anything with player rotation does not wind up successful. The reason '06 worked is because you each had a separate character to play but 2-player co-op with 3 people is very hard to do right.
guestuser
06/07/16
rip every character
Nashew
06/07/16
I'm not even surprised by Zykan anymore tbh
Guest
06/08/16
Uh... Would two programs even work?
TheGreenShyGuy
06/08/16
I'm just waiting for what's up with Wake.
WAKE ME UP INSIDE
Elemental Kirby
06/08/16
Greedy, but smart
and still a major jerk
That is Zykan
primpuff
06/08/16
Yeah I go on your youtube channel. That Sonic 06 Let's play is great.
guestuser
06/09/16
Dang.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
06/09/16
I feel like people who've watched the Transformers G1 Movie feel a case of deja vu here
Redkirby
06/10/16
KirbyFighterDeluxe: What are you talking about?
KirbyFighterDeluxe
06/11/16
Redkirby: from what i've heard they killed off basically everyone in that movie
guestuser
06/14/16
KirbyFighterDeluxe:
They didn't kill Yiel, though
Light and Shadow
06/15/16
KirbyFighterDeluxe: Oh yeah. That movie was simply a way to promote the next generation of Transformers by basically killing all of the older ones.
06/07/16
Well
That was unexpected but should have been expected.
Redkirby
06/07/16
Zykan's really being practical.
Light and Shadow
06/07/16
I feel like we should've expected this as opposed to the whole killing thing.
Regarding the strawpoll Ultizeta: In past experience, anything with player rotation does not wind up successful. The reason '06 worked is because you each had a separate character to play but 2-player co-op with 3 people is very hard to do right.
guestuser
06/07/16
rip every character
Nashew
06/07/16
I'm not even surprised by Zykan anymore tbh
Guest
06/08/16
Uh... Would two programs even work?
TheGreenShyGuy
06/08/16
I'm just waiting for what's up with Wake.
WAKE ME UP INSIDE
Elemental Kirby
06/08/16
Greedy, but smart
and still a major jerk
That is Zykan
primpuff
06/08/16
Yeah I go on your youtube channel. That Sonic 06 Let's play is great.
guestuser
06/09/16
Dang.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
06/09/16
I feel like people who've watched the Transformers G1 Movie feel a case of deja vu here
Redkirby
06/10/16
KirbyFighterDeluxe: What are you talking about?
KirbyFighterDeluxe
06/11/16
Redkirby: from what i've heard they killed off basically everyone in that movie
guestuser
06/14/16
KirbyFighterDeluxe:
They didn't kill Yiel, though
Light and Shadow
06/15/16
KirbyFighterDeluxe: Oh yeah. That movie was simply a way to promote the next generation of Transformers by basically killing all of the older ones.
Part 18
Original Author's Comment:
06/15/16
Time to learn the truth.
So anyways, how 'bout that Robobot game? 'S pretty good. Definitely better than Triple Deluxe at the very least.
Time to learn the truth.
So anyways, how 'bout that Robobot game? 'S pretty good. Definitely better than Triple Deluxe at the very least.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
CapedLuigisYoshi
06/15/16
Finally, he's a-WAKE-ened!
also yeah Robobot is really good
SuperScratchkat
06/15/16
HONEY, YOU'VE GOT A BIG STORM COMIN'
guestuser
06/15/16
Dewdrop.
This comic is amazing.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
06/15/16
Robobot's pretty fun. I miss Kirby Fighters, though
Light and Shadow
06/15/16
Wake you'd better listen to your boss and the dark thing with petals if you know what's good for you.
Robobot's Great. I appreciate all the nods to the other games too (most of the boss fight pause menus have at least one reference somewhere in them).
Redkirby
06/15/16
Yeah, Robobot's pretty good. Just got it yesterday and I've already finished the story mode.
Also, finally, after weeks of waiting, we're going to learn the truth!
Guest
06/15/16
Robobot is a masterpiece, probably won't be incorporated into the story now...
Elemental Kirby
06/15/16
Wake... DO SOMETHING!
Kirby is angry, and you don't want to see him angry
guestuser
06/16/16
I feel as if Robobot was short.
Don't get me wrong, though. I love the game. It just felt shorter compared to Triple Deluxe.
Dewdrop, lol.
guestuser
06/16/16
Robobot is FANTASTIC. My favorite Kirby game so far. I agree with Light and Shadow, the nods to past games are so cool.Anyone else 100% it yet?
Also (I said this on 20 Times Kirby and someone screamed at me): Is ESP the best ability ever?
plasma_knight303
03/22/17
Demons run when a good man goes to war.
And Kirby looks pissed.
06/15/16
Finally, he's a-WAKE-ened!
also yeah Robobot is really good
SuperScratchkat
06/15/16
HONEY, YOU'VE GOT A BIG STORM COMIN'
guestuser
06/15/16
Dewdrop.
This comic is amazing.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
06/15/16
Robobot's pretty fun. I miss Kirby Fighters, though
Light and Shadow
06/15/16
Wake you'd better listen to your boss and the dark thing with petals if you know what's good for you.
Robobot's Great. I appreciate all the nods to the other games too (most of the boss fight pause menus have at least one reference somewhere in them).
Redkirby
06/15/16
Yeah, Robobot's pretty good. Just got it yesterday and I've already finished the story mode.
Also, finally, after weeks of waiting, we're going to learn the truth!
Guest
06/15/16
Robobot is a masterpiece, probably won't be incorporated into the story now...
Elemental Kirby
06/15/16
Wake... DO SOMETHING!
Kirby is angry, and you don't want to see him angry
guestuser
06/16/16
I feel as if Robobot was short.
Don't get me wrong, though. I love the game. It just felt shorter compared to Triple Deluxe.
Dewdrop, lol.
guestuser
06/16/16
Robobot is FANTASTIC. My favorite Kirby game so far. I agree with Light and Shadow, the nods to past games are so cool.Anyone else 100% it yet?
Also (I said this on 20 Times Kirby and someone screamed at me): Is ESP the best ability ever?
plasma_knight303
03/22/17
Demons run when a good man goes to war.
And Kirby looks pissed.
Part 19
Original Author's Comment:
06/17/16
Truth comes in small increments.
Truth comes in small increments.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
KirbyFighterDeluxe
06/17/16
Sooooo... he inhaled him, thus copying his Stored Ability?
BattleStarX
06/17/16
Equal parts disturbing and funny.
Redkirby
06/17/16
Dun dun dunnnn
Redkirby
06/17/16
Ultizeta: Also, are you ever going to add Whirr to the cast page?
Ultizeta
06/17/16
Redkirby: At this point, modifications to the Cast Page are extremely unnecessary. The point of the page is to inform people who characters are if they've forgotten, but Whirr is one of several omissions because of how recently they've been introduced. Having them would be both a spoiler for people who don't know them, and redundant for people who do.
Light and Shadow
06/17/16
But his whole body changed so he could be Tac in disguise right?
guestuser
06/17/16
My theory is that "Wake" is actually a Droopy. They can swallow Kirby's abilities and transform into the enemy the ability belongs to.
guestuser
06/17/16
Sorry. I meant Droppy, not Droopy. Darned autocorrect. That might also explains the Dewdrop nickname. Drop = Droppy.
Redkirby
06/17/16
@Matthew: Well, it explains the eating thing.
Nashew
06/19/16
Kirbopulos Expedition to Mount Everest, starring Arin Hanson
Warpstar
06/20/16
Soooo what, did he copy it in a way that makes him another him or something? *brain explodes*
...What brain?
Elemental Kirby
06/21/16
So Wake can transform into anything he inhales?
06/17/16
Sooooo... he inhaled him, thus copying his Stored Ability?
BattleStarX
06/17/16
Equal parts disturbing and funny.
Redkirby
06/17/16
Dun dun dunnnn
Redkirby
06/17/16
Ultizeta: Also, are you ever going to add Whirr to the cast page?
Ultizeta
06/17/16
Redkirby: At this point, modifications to the Cast Page are extremely unnecessary. The point of the page is to inform people who characters are if they've forgotten, but Whirr is one of several omissions because of how recently they've been introduced. Having them would be both a spoiler for people who don't know them, and redundant for people who do.
Light and Shadow
06/17/16
But his whole body changed so he could be Tac in disguise right?
guestuser
06/17/16
My theory is that "Wake" is actually a Droopy. They can swallow Kirby's abilities and transform into the enemy the ability belongs to.
guestuser
06/17/16
Sorry. I meant Droppy, not Droopy. Darned autocorrect. That might also explains the Dewdrop nickname. Drop = Droppy.
Redkirby
06/17/16
@Matthew: Well, it explains the eating thing.
Nashew
06/19/16
Kirbopulos Expedition to Mount Everest, starring Arin Hanson
Warpstar
06/20/16
Soooo what, did he copy it in a way that makes him another him or something? *brain explodes*
...What brain?
Elemental Kirby
06/21/16
So Wake can transform into anything he inhales?
Part 20
Ulti's Notes:
A fun thing about all of the previous build-up of Aika, especially in C Central, made it so that this reveal had this extra bit of 'oomph' in regards to how far Wake was willing to go for all of this. Trying to fight Kirby was one thing, but fighting Aika? Kirby's definitely stronger, but we've seen Aika's intimidating presence as far more worrisome for most regular characters, especially the Division C members, so...
Original Author's Comment:
06/20/16
Good old Aika. She gets things done. And murders lava cats.
I've been seeing a bunch of speculation and theories in the comments lately. It's enjoyable to listen to you guys considering that for once I know what I'm actually going for.
Good old Aika. She gets things done. And murders lava cats.
I've been seeing a bunch of speculation and theories in the comments lately. It's enjoyable to listen to you guys considering that for once I know what I'm actually going for.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
Nashew
06/20/16
Aika is walking on spikes.
She is a boss.
Also, "The Hunter"? and "Dewdrop"? Perhaps these nicknames have some meaning behind them.
Or Dark Matter is completely insane. That would also be a good explanation.
Light and Shadow
06/20/16
Nashew: Ulti said Dark Matter was based on Bill Cipher so he most likely knows what he's talking about but he sounds insane to everyone else. Also with that territory comes the whole "nicknaming-them-something-relevant-to-their-part-in-the-overall-plot" thing.
Nashew
06/20/16
Light and Shadow: Hm, well, if that is the case, what would these nicknames sybolize for the characters?
He calls Ryka Sodapop, which makes sense.
Aika being The Hunter sounds like a Metroid Prime reference, which is fitting considering how boss Aika is.
But Dewdrop? I have no clue what that would symbolize for Wake.
Warpstar
06/20/16
Aika is the best punishment.
Guest
06/20/16
I think the Dewdrop nickname is focusing on the drop part, since Wake has nearly the same color as a minor enemy in amazing mirror that could copy your ability-Droppy.
guestuser
06/20/16
I'm surprised no one noticed, or at least mentioned, Dark Matter calling Kirby "Kirbobot". Like Kirby: Planet Robobot.
Redkirby
06/20/16
Nashew: Several people, including me, have a theory that Wake is actually a Droppy, an enemy from Kirby and the Amazing Mirror that has the ability to steal Kirby's ability and use it to transform into the enemy that gives the ability.
Given how Wiz, another character from Kirby and the Amazing Mirror is in the comic, it seems likely.
Or maybe Wake's just the mascot for Mountain Dew.
Nashew
06/20/16
Redkirby: Hm. Seems plausible. I guess we'll see, won't we?
ForestFire
06/21/16
Redkirby: Let's make Wake MLG.
Redkirby
06/21/16
ForestFire: Hell yeah
Someone needs to submit a fanart of mlg wake
Elemental Kirby
06/21/16
His dead
BestBuilder101
03/07/17
Dark Matter just made a reference...
06/20/16
Aika is walking on spikes.
She is a boss.
Also, "The Hunter"? and "Dewdrop"? Perhaps these nicknames have some meaning behind them.
Or Dark Matter is completely insane. That would also be a good explanation.
Light and Shadow
06/20/16
Nashew: Ulti said Dark Matter was based on Bill Cipher so he most likely knows what he's talking about but he sounds insane to everyone else. Also with that territory comes the whole "nicknaming-them-something-relevant-to-their-part-in-the-overall-plot" thing.
Nashew
06/20/16
Light and Shadow: Hm, well, if that is the case, what would these nicknames sybolize for the characters?
He calls Ryka Sodapop, which makes sense.
Aika being The Hunter sounds like a Metroid Prime reference, which is fitting considering how boss Aika is.
But Dewdrop? I have no clue what that would symbolize for Wake.
Warpstar
06/20/16
Aika is the best punishment.
Guest
06/20/16
I think the Dewdrop nickname is focusing on the drop part, since Wake has nearly the same color as a minor enemy in amazing mirror that could copy your ability-Droppy.
guestuser
06/20/16
I'm surprised no one noticed, or at least mentioned, Dark Matter calling Kirby "Kirbobot". Like Kirby: Planet Robobot.
Redkirby
06/20/16
Nashew: Several people, including me, have a theory that Wake is actually a Droppy, an enemy from Kirby and the Amazing Mirror that has the ability to steal Kirby's ability and use it to transform into the enemy that gives the ability.
Given how Wiz, another character from Kirby and the Amazing Mirror is in the comic, it seems likely.
Or maybe Wake's just the mascot for Mountain Dew.
Nashew
06/20/16
Redkirby: Hm. Seems plausible. I guess we'll see, won't we?
ForestFire
06/21/16
Redkirby: Let's make Wake MLG.
Redkirby
06/21/16
ForestFire: Hell yeah
Someone needs to submit a fanart of mlg wake
Elemental Kirby
06/21/16
His dead
BestBuilder101
03/07/17
Dark Matter just made a reference...
Part 21
Ulti's Notes:
This reveal of Wake's true form took a MUCH different path from its original conception, but the idea of Wake being a shapeshifting creature in disguise was actually a very long-running idea concepted sometime around Chapter 2 of the comic.
For the purposes of this segment and revising everything I had planned, Wake was turned from the original idea into this creature, a Droppy. These are enemies from Kirby & The Amazing Mirror that will swallow Kirby if he gets near them, and transform into the enemy that provides the copy ability Kirby had. If they swallow something that doesn't provide a more normal ability (such as when Wake tries to swallow Dark Matter here), they instead get a burst of adrenaline that makes them run incredibly fast and panicked.
When trying to figure out what Wake's true form would need to be in this revised situation, my love of Amazing Mirror meant that the shapeshifting Droppies made perfect sense as a Kirby-themed creature to make him. Arguably, even moreso than the original idea, which was a Beedrill-Scyther-esque bug monster.
Also, since I knew I was in the endgame near this point, I was doing as much as I could to channel little bits of nostalgia as well. So, where it fit, I tried to drop a few references to the comic's past, such as here, with a callback to the Escape segment from way back when.
For the purposes of this segment and revising everything I had planned, Wake was turned from the original idea into this creature, a Droppy. These are enemies from Kirby & The Amazing Mirror that will swallow Kirby if he gets near them, and transform into the enemy that provides the copy ability Kirby had. If they swallow something that doesn't provide a more normal ability (such as when Wake tries to swallow Dark Matter here), they instead get a burst of adrenaline that makes them run incredibly fast and panicked.
When trying to figure out what Wake's true form would need to be in this revised situation, my love of Amazing Mirror meant that the shapeshifting Droppies made perfect sense as a Kirby-themed creature to make him. Arguably, even moreso than the original idea, which was a Beedrill-Scyther-esque bug monster.
Also, since I knew I was in the endgame near this point, I was doing as much as I could to channel little bits of nostalgia as well. So, where it fit, I tried to drop a few references to the comic's past, such as here, with a callback to the Escape segment from way back when.
Original Author's Comment:
06/23/16
That was laaaaame.
*ahem* Anyways...
I figured that with so many people having figured it out already, it wasn't worth beating around the bush for this reveal any longer than was necessary. Not that it was going to take too long anyway, but who cares! Wake is a Droppy! Congratulations to Matthew the Guest to being the first person to figure it out!
And Wake also continues to be rebellious. He is delaying your answers. Blame him for everything.
That was laaaaame.
*ahem* Anyways...
I figured that with so many people having figured it out already, it wasn't worth beating around the bush for this reveal any longer than was necessary. Not that it was going to take too long anyway, but who cares! Wake is a Droppy! Congratulations to Matthew the Guest to being the first person to figure it out!
And Wake also continues to be rebellious. He is delaying your answers. Blame him for everything.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
Nashew
06/23/16
Note to self: don't eat Dark Matter.
Warpstar
06/23/16
It's a Droppy! PLOT TWIST!
...So what kirby did he eat?
KirbyFighterDeluxe
06/23/16
...he just tried to eat emotions.
Redkirby
06/23/16
Well this just raises more questions.
ForestFire
06/23/16
Still waiting for MLG Wake.
SuperScratchkat
06/23/16
i love droppies so much omg
Light and Shadow
06/23/16
What does Dark Matter taste like?
Redkirby
06/23/16
Light and Shadow: Like black licorice.
CapedLuigisYoshi
06/23/16
Ah, and the "Dewdrop" nickname makes sense with that revelation, like people were predicting last page.
I'd ask if Wake was always meant to be a Droppy, but I figure you'll cover that in one of your retrospective comments later on.
Elemental Kirby
06/23/16
Does ANYONE want to explain to me WHAT JUST HAPPENED!?
Redkirby
06/24/16
Elemental Kirby: Wake tried to run and accidentally ate Dark Matter, causing him to lose his kirby guise and revert to his original form, a Droppy from Kirby & the Amazing Mirror.
Guest
06/24/16
Redkirby: Adding onto that, the reason he didn't turn into a dark matter is because droppys can only turn into regular enemies, not bosses or minibosses. Like when a droopy copies smash, it turns into a pink droppy
Ultizeta
07/30/17
More Aika fixes.
Also, two other random things about this page.
1. I'm surprised nobody ever noticed this was a direct reference to Escape and some of Talzo's lines.
2. Everybody seems to think Wake ate Dark Matter here on accident. It was entirely on purpose, though, he did that so that he'd gain the super-speed of a "non-ability" form that actual Droppies will get in-game if you have a power like Smash or Magic with no normal enemy to turn into.
06/23/16
Note to self: don't eat Dark Matter.
Warpstar
06/23/16
It's a Droppy! PLOT TWIST!
...So what kirby did he eat?
KirbyFighterDeluxe
06/23/16
...he just tried to eat emotions.
Redkirby
06/23/16
Well this just raises more questions.
ForestFire
06/23/16
Still waiting for MLG Wake.
SuperScratchkat
06/23/16
i love droppies so much omg
Light and Shadow
06/23/16
What does Dark Matter taste like?
Redkirby
06/23/16
Light and Shadow: Like black licorice.
CapedLuigisYoshi
06/23/16
Ah, and the "Dewdrop" nickname makes sense with that revelation, like people were predicting last page.
I'd ask if Wake was always meant to be a Droppy, but I figure you'll cover that in one of your retrospective comments later on.
Elemental Kirby
06/23/16
Does ANYONE want to explain to me WHAT JUST HAPPENED!?
Redkirby
06/24/16
Elemental Kirby: Wake tried to run and accidentally ate Dark Matter, causing him to lose his kirby guise and revert to his original form, a Droppy from Kirby & the Amazing Mirror.
Guest
06/24/16
Redkirby: Adding onto that, the reason he didn't turn into a dark matter is because droppys can only turn into regular enemies, not bosses or minibosses. Like when a droopy copies smash, it turns into a pink droppy
Ultizeta
07/30/17
More Aika fixes.
Also, two other random things about this page.
1. I'm surprised nobody ever noticed this was a direct reference to Escape and some of Talzo's lines.
2. Everybody seems to think Wake ate Dark Matter here on accident. It was entirely on purpose, though, he did that so that he'd gain the super-speed of a "non-ability" form that actual Droppies will get in-game if you have a power like Smash or Magic with no normal enemy to turn into.
Part 22
Ulti's Notes:
This page is just reference city, all things considered. I had a lot of story to involve Hali in, so with her previous scene being with Raize before the switch from 'Break' to 'Darkness Rising', I had one last opportunity to have a bit of fun with the potential of dimension hopping.
Thus, I looked at a whole ton of the Kirby sprite comics on Smack Jeeves Webcomic Hosting, and gave them their own little spotlights through these lines of dialogue. Most of them are self-explanatory in terms of what small, surface-level aspects set them apart from one another, and unfortunately due to the Smack Jeeves purge of 2020, nearly all of them no longer exist online.
Two of the comics I referenced here, however, would wind up asking me about actually referencing these visits in their own comic, to which I gave the go-ahead for (and in the case of one of them, Kirby's Dream Experience, I wrote the dialogue for Raize and Hali). You can see the pages from those comics in the bonuses section of the website.
Also, while we're talking references, NAVO's two lines of dialogue in this strip are both quotes from The Order of the Stick, because as much as I give myself flack for using such jokes in the past, I'm never truly above a reference or two. And what sets these lines apart, for me, is that they both fit in-character for NAVO regardless, and from a meta perspective, OotS is referential all of the time anyway. The key thing is to make references like such unobtrusive (and to be clear about the fact that they're not original lines, when need be).
Thus, I looked at a whole ton of the Kirby sprite comics on Smack Jeeves Webcomic Hosting, and gave them their own little spotlights through these lines of dialogue. Most of them are self-explanatory in terms of what small, surface-level aspects set them apart from one another, and unfortunately due to the Smack Jeeves purge of 2020, nearly all of them no longer exist online.
Two of the comics I referenced here, however, would wind up asking me about actually referencing these visits in their own comic, to which I gave the go-ahead for (and in the case of one of them, Kirby's Dream Experience, I wrote the dialogue for Raize and Hali). You can see the pages from those comics in the bonuses section of the website.
Also, while we're talking references, NAVO's two lines of dialogue in this strip are both quotes from The Order of the Stick, because as much as I give myself flack for using such jokes in the past, I'm never truly above a reference or two. And what sets these lines apart, for me, is that they both fit in-character for NAVO regardless, and from a meta perspective, OotS is referential all of the time anyway. The key thing is to make references like such unobtrusive (and to be clear about the fact that they're not original lines, when need be).
Original Author's Comment:
06/24/16
Don't even get me started on that world with the weird colorful dinosaurs.
Hopefully no authors are very upset by the references made here. It's all in good fun, I assure any of them that may happen to be reading this.
Don't even get me started on that world with the weird colorful dinosaurs.
Hopefully no authors are very upset by the references made here. It's all in good fun, I assure any of them that may happen to be reading this.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
Nashew
06/24/16
Idunno guys, this might be the world with the hyper-active Dark Matter. =P
Warpstar
06/24/16
What comics are those? I recognize most of em but I need to be sure.
You didn't use mine, did you?
Oh yeah, hilarity makes a comeback!
Light and Shadow
06/24/16
Now back to your regularly scheduled mad- wait this isn't the KDA-verse, WHAT THE HECK!?
[insert generic username]
06/25/16
Okay, so there's... AKK, possibly a Planet Robobot reference, and uh, maybe Kirby's Dreamland Adventure but I'm not sure whether I'm right.
SuperScratchkat
06/25/16
everyone does hyperactive dark matters now i made it #hip
DarkNut255
06/25/16
TIME TO FIGURE OUT THE SECRETS.
A Kirby Komic (two-tailed Meta)
Funfest (robot Meta Knights (and I am quite happy about said reference if I am correct about what it is, as well as this wonderful double parentheses))
...Metaright? (game-making Kirby? did they make video games in Metaright? It's been a long time since I read it, but I SOMEHOW THINK GAME DESIGN WITH THAT PARTICULAR COMIC)
Kirby's Dream Land If... (frozen wasteland?)
...um... maybe the exaggerated personalities one is KDA?
The only hyperactive Dark Matter I know is from THIS comic... so... um... I dunno
I don't know about the Kirby and Marx one...
Finally the tournament... um... I remember some really old comics from like 2011 that probably don't exist anymore... um... was there a tournament in Kirby vs the Squeaks? If not, there should be a Kirby vs the Squeaks reference added into the comic anyway. (Note to self, reread / read in general more Kirby comics, especially Kirby vs the Squeaks because I remember it being very good).
THAT'S ALL I GOT FOLKS.
Redkirby
06/25/16
DarkNut255: The Hyperactive Dark Matter I believe is from Kirby Super Deluxe.
The tournament might be from Kirby Arena.
The game design I think is actually from KirbyWare.
I have no idea on the Kirby and Marx being friends, and the exaggerated personalities one. If you want clarification, you should probably ask Ulti himself.
DarkNut255
06/25/16
Redkirby: I figured I got like most of those wrong, considering that I haven't read any new comics in a LONG time. (I really should, I just keep doing other things and then forgetting.)
Light and Shadow
06/25/16
Redkirby: Exaggerated personalities might be 20 Times Kirby.
guestuser
06/25/16
Hm, is the "Kirby was still friends with Marx" part supposed to be a reference to Kirby's Dreamland Adventures?
Redkirby
06/25/16
Light and Shadow: I doubt it. Seeing as how Division A has been to that dimension before, Raize would probably have said something like "That dimension where Kirby was cloned" or "The other dimension we went to one time".
@DeeBert: I didn't even think of that. Yeah, that's probably it. It would explain why Raize called it a "slower timeline".
CapedLuigisYoshi
06/25/16
...I was actually trying to figure out if my own comic was mentioned, but the best guess seems to have already been made by other commenters here (the "slower timeline" one).
Gotta say, I'm flattered if that is indeed the case.
Ultizeta
06/25/16
Since people are struggling a tiiiny bit to figure out all the references, here's all the ones I intended in order:
"frozen wasteland" - Kirby's Dream Land If... - Kirby of the Nuclear Winter, by D00D64
"slower-timeline one with Marx" - Kirby's Dreamland Adventures, by CapedLuigisYoshi
"hyperactive Dark Matter" - Kirby Super Deluxe, by SuperScratchKat
"robot Meta Knight lookalikes" - Kirby Funfest, by DarkNut255
"that big tournament" - Kirby Arena, by Battle857
"exaggerated personalities" - Dumbity: Kirby's Fantastic Adventure, by DaBrokor
"these little games" - Kirbyware,Inc. : Mega Microgame$!, by Quirby64_:D
"Meta Knight with the tails" - A Kirby Komic, by MetaKnight2716
"seemed right, just a tiny bit off, experience wasn't adventurous" - Kirby's Dream Experience, by Warpstar
KirbyFighterDeluxe
06/25/16
Honestly wasn't even expecting references to other Kirby comics but ok
guestuser
06/25/16
Honestly, I'm more surprised that Jayk showed up again.
Warpstar
06/25/16
Ultizeta: I ONLY ASKED THAT QUESTION BECAUSE I WAS SURE YOU DIDN'T PUT IN MINE!
I'm allowed to show this in mine, right? Or no?
Elemental Kirby
06/30/16
Light and Shadow, DarkNut255 and Redkirby:
This gotten to be one of longer conversations I have read here at Smackjeeves.
Warpstar: I want to answer your question but, I don't how.
Ultizeta: Would that mean that you don't really enjoy Kirby's Dream Experience?
CapedLuigisYoshi
06/30/16
Elemental Kirby: Regarding that last one, I'm guessing that it's a joke about the titles: they're looking for Kirby's Dream Adventure, and that one was instead Kirby's Dream Experience. Experience as opposed to Adventure.
DaBrokor
07/07/16
I see them "exaggerated personalities."
gg ulti
Ultizeta
07/07/16
DaBrokor: Not updating in almost a year is not enough to prevent references
06/24/16
Idunno guys, this might be the world with the hyper-active Dark Matter. =P
Warpstar
06/24/16
What comics are those? I recognize most of em but I need to be sure.
You didn't use mine, did you?
Oh yeah, hilarity makes a comeback!
Light and Shadow
06/24/16
Now back to your regularly scheduled mad- wait this isn't the KDA-verse, WHAT THE HECK!?
[insert generic username]
06/25/16
Okay, so there's... AKK, possibly a Planet Robobot reference, and uh, maybe Kirby's Dreamland Adventure but I'm not sure whether I'm right.
SuperScratchkat
06/25/16
everyone does hyperactive dark matters now i made it #hip
DarkNut255
06/25/16
TIME TO FIGURE OUT THE SECRETS.
A Kirby Komic (two-tailed Meta)
Funfest (robot Meta Knights (and I am quite happy about said reference if I am correct about what it is, as well as this wonderful double parentheses))
...Metaright? (game-making Kirby? did they make video games in Metaright? It's been a long time since I read it, but I SOMEHOW THINK GAME DESIGN WITH THAT PARTICULAR COMIC)
Kirby's Dream Land If... (frozen wasteland?)
...um... maybe the exaggerated personalities one is KDA?
The only hyperactive Dark Matter I know is from THIS comic... so... um... I dunno
I don't know about the Kirby and Marx one...
Finally the tournament... um... I remember some really old comics from like 2011 that probably don't exist anymore... um... was there a tournament in Kirby vs the Squeaks? If not, there should be a Kirby vs the Squeaks reference added into the comic anyway. (Note to self, reread / read in general more Kirby comics, especially Kirby vs the Squeaks because I remember it being very good).
THAT'S ALL I GOT FOLKS.
Redkirby
06/25/16
DarkNut255: The Hyperactive Dark Matter I believe is from Kirby Super Deluxe.
The tournament might be from Kirby Arena.
The game design I think is actually from KirbyWare.
I have no idea on the Kirby and Marx being friends, and the exaggerated personalities one. If you want clarification, you should probably ask Ulti himself.
DarkNut255
06/25/16
Redkirby: I figured I got like most of those wrong, considering that I haven't read any new comics in a LONG time. (I really should, I just keep doing other things and then forgetting.)
Light and Shadow
06/25/16
Redkirby: Exaggerated personalities might be 20 Times Kirby.
guestuser
06/25/16
Hm, is the "Kirby was still friends with Marx" part supposed to be a reference to Kirby's Dreamland Adventures?
Redkirby
06/25/16
Light and Shadow: I doubt it. Seeing as how Division A has been to that dimension before, Raize would probably have said something like "That dimension where Kirby was cloned" or "The other dimension we went to one time".
@DeeBert: I didn't even think of that. Yeah, that's probably it. It would explain why Raize called it a "slower timeline".
CapedLuigisYoshi
06/25/16
...I was actually trying to figure out if my own comic was mentioned, but the best guess seems to have already been made by other commenters here (the "slower timeline" one).
Gotta say, I'm flattered if that is indeed the case.
Ultizeta
06/25/16
Since people are struggling a tiiiny bit to figure out all the references, here's all the ones I intended in order:
"frozen wasteland" - Kirby's Dream Land If... - Kirby of the Nuclear Winter, by D00D64
"slower-timeline one with Marx" - Kirby's Dreamland Adventures, by CapedLuigisYoshi
"hyperactive Dark Matter" - Kirby Super Deluxe, by SuperScratchKat
"robot Meta Knight lookalikes" - Kirby Funfest, by DarkNut255
"that big tournament" - Kirby Arena, by Battle857
"exaggerated personalities" - Dumbity: Kirby's Fantastic Adventure, by DaBrokor
"these little games" - Kirbyware,Inc. : Mega Microgame$!, by Quirby64_:D
"Meta Knight with the tails" - A Kirby Komic, by MetaKnight2716
"seemed right, just a tiny bit off, experience wasn't adventurous" - Kirby's Dream Experience, by Warpstar
KirbyFighterDeluxe
06/25/16
Honestly wasn't even expecting references to other Kirby comics but ok
guestuser
06/25/16
Honestly, I'm more surprised that Jayk showed up again.
Warpstar
06/25/16
Ultizeta: I ONLY ASKED THAT QUESTION BECAUSE I WAS SURE YOU DIDN'T PUT IN MINE!
I'm allowed to show this in mine, right? Or no?
Elemental Kirby
06/30/16
Light and Shadow, DarkNut255 and Redkirby:
This gotten to be one of longer conversations I have read here at Smackjeeves.
Warpstar: I want to answer your question but, I don't how.
Ultizeta: Would that mean that you don't really enjoy Kirby's Dream Experience?
CapedLuigisYoshi
06/30/16
Elemental Kirby: Regarding that last one, I'm guessing that it's a joke about the titles: they're looking for Kirby's Dream Adventure, and that one was instead Kirby's Dream Experience. Experience as opposed to Adventure.
DaBrokor
07/07/16
I see them "exaggerated personalities."
gg ulti
Ultizeta
07/07/16
DaBrokor: Not updating in almost a year is not enough to prevent references
Part 23
Ulti's Notes:
Nameless ALSO being a character in disguise was something equally planned as long as Wake. It's funny to think about how abrupt some of these things might feel, but it's mostly because there was so much to get done in this segment that I truly couldn't linger on anything. Previous segments had to do a lot of heavy lifting, but thankfully, there HAD been subtle hints that there was more to both Wake and Nameless in previous segments (especially Division Addition).
The creature Nameless reveals himself to be is a Maiga, an enemy from Kirby Squeak Squad. They're goo creatures that cannot be inhaled by Kirby, as they simply latch onto the mouth instead. Unlike Droppies, they CAN'T transform, so that was going to need to be something I explained in a future page.
The creature Nameless reveals himself to be is a Maiga, an enemy from Kirby Squeak Squad. They're goo creatures that cannot be inhaled by Kirby, as they simply latch onto the mouth instead. Unlike Droppies, they CAN'T transform, so that was going to need to be something I explained in a future page.
Original Author's Comment:
06/27/16
Finally, somebody wants to be cooperative with their secrets around here.
Hey folks! For those interested, I'm taking art commissions now! You can find my information here and examples of my art here.
Finally, somebody wants to be cooperative with their secrets around here.
Hey folks! For those interested, I'm taking art commissions now! You can find my information here and examples of my art here.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
Nashew
06/27/16
...Oh.
DarkNut255
06/27/16
Well then. Looks like Division C is now halved in membership.
...I think Neona might want to place a request to be transferred to division D...
Light and Shadow
06/27/16
I think Kirby has to strengthen his background checks when accepting members.
CapedLuigisYoshi
06/27/16
Oh hey, Nameless turned out to be a creature that I don't think anyone remembers the name of.
plasma_knight303
06/28/16
Huh. He's a Droppy too?
SuperScratchkat
06/28/16
and shadic was secretly gooey and fanhal was secretly a robot and farore was secretly blue and meliai was secretly one thousand feet tall and ryka was secretly a pop tart and keito was secrETLY DEAD *LOUD AIRHORNS*
Ultizeta
06/28/16
SuperScratchkat: how did you steal my script
SuperScratchkat
06/28/16
Ultizeta: i hacked your roblox and #epic owned everyone and got you banned
thats how
Warpstar
06/28/16
SuperScratchkat: mmmmmmmagic hax
Warpstar
06/28/16
Oh, and Ulti do you take comic links anymore?
Ultizeta
06/28/16
Warpstar: No, I do not.
guestuser
06/28/16
CapedLuigisYoshi:
And that creature is a Maiga, that green thing from Squeak Squad.
If you try to Inhale it, Maiga would just stick to Kirby's face, sapping away at his Health Bar, as Nameless is demonstrating on Fune.
Redkirby
06/29/16
So many plot twists.
guestuser
06/30/16
I'm pretty sure I made a post explaning that that enemy was a Maiga but it seems to have been mysteriously deleted.
Ultizeta
06/30/16
@Planetbox: Huh, that is weird. I definitely remember a post like that too, and I didn't delete anything.
Elemental Kirby
06/30/16
I don't understand....
How did Nameless know?
06/27/16
...Oh.
DarkNut255
06/27/16
Well then. Looks like Division C is now halved in membership.
...I think Neona might want to place a request to be transferred to division D...
Light and Shadow
06/27/16
I think Kirby has to strengthen his background checks when accepting members.
CapedLuigisYoshi
06/27/16
Oh hey, Nameless turned out to be a creature that I don't think anyone remembers the name of.
plasma_knight303
06/28/16
Huh. He's a Droppy too?
SuperScratchkat
06/28/16
and shadic was secretly gooey and fanhal was secretly a robot and farore was secretly blue and meliai was secretly one thousand feet tall and ryka was secretly a pop tart and keito was secrETLY DEAD *LOUD AIRHORNS*
Ultizeta
06/28/16
SuperScratchkat: how did you steal my script
SuperScratchkat
06/28/16
Ultizeta: i hacked your roblox and #epic owned everyone and got you banned
thats how
Warpstar
06/28/16
SuperScratchkat: mmmmmmmagic hax
Warpstar
06/28/16
Oh, and Ulti do you take comic links anymore?
Ultizeta
06/28/16
Warpstar: No, I do not.
guestuser
06/28/16
CapedLuigisYoshi:
And that creature is a Maiga, that green thing from Squeak Squad.
If you try to Inhale it, Maiga would just stick to Kirby's face, sapping away at his Health Bar, as Nameless is demonstrating on Fune.
Redkirby
06/29/16
So many plot twists.
guestuser
06/30/16
I'm pretty sure I made a post explaning that that enemy was a Maiga but it seems to have been mysteriously deleted.
Ultizeta
06/30/16
@Planetbox: Huh, that is weird. I definitely remember a post like that too, and I didn't delete anything.
Elemental Kirby
06/30/16
I don't understand....
How did Nameless know?
Part 24
Ulti's Notes:
This creature is an N-Z, an enemy from Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. Usually in Kirby games, the typical "Goomba"-esque, common and weak enemy is a Waddle Dee. However, in Kirby 64, Waddle Dee was instead a single character used as a companion to Kirby, instead of an enemy. So HAL Laboratory made a new Goomba-esque enemy specifically for Kirby 64, the N-Z's. They're basic minions of the Dark Matter army, so it felt like there was enough of a connection between Dark Matter and shadowy stuff that the Shadow Orb would be capable of creating an N-Z (similar to how the Metal Orb created a Metalun back in Jetting Across the Ice!)
Original Author's Comment:
06/29/16
Nobody seemed to pay notice to the fact that all the current members of this group were seen on the raid against HAND... except for Talzo, the defining member of the group.
Well, he seems to be missing in action.
I've also been sitting on these custom N-Z sprites for like, two or three years now, so I figure I'd make a quick little character out of it so they didn't just go to waste.
Nobody seemed to pay notice to the fact that all the current members of this group were seen on the raid against HAND... except for Talzo, the defining member of the group.
Well, he seems to be missing in action.
I've also been sitting on these custom N-Z sprites for like, two or three years now, so I figure I'd make a quick little character out of it so they didn't just go to waste.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
CapedLuigisYoshi
06/29/16
I'm pretty sure I did notice Talzo's absence... just didn't think to say anything.
Although I had assumed that Zykan had done something to Talzo. Apparently not.
Warpstar
06/29/16
I think he left since he was annoyed of something.
DarkNut255
06/29/16
I assumed he had a different mission.
SuperScratchkat
06/29/16
oh hey, an n-z
we dont get enough of those in kirby comics, glad to see one of the most underrated enemies utilized.
CapedLuigisYoshi
06/29/16
SuperScratchkat: Goes well with the also-uncommon Droppy and Maiga we've seen in the last couple pages.
Redkirby
06/29/16
Looks like "Talzo's Gang" needs to be renamed.
Light and Shadow
06/30/16
Redkirby: You mean like "The Zykan Zealots"?
For anyone asking (because it is often misinterpreted) a "Zealot" is "a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals."
Redkirby
06/30/16
Light and Shadow: Yeah. That actually fits pretty well.
ULTI PLZ YOU NEED MAKE THIS CANON
Elemental Kirby
06/30/16
When did.....
Never mind I won't ask.
Nashew
07/01/16
Far away from you if he has any common sense, you psychopathic murderer.
Ultizeta
07/30/17
Later on, I ended up changing this N-Z's text bubble colors, so I've gone back and made the ones in this page look like the later ones.
06/29/16
I'm pretty sure I did notice Talzo's absence... just didn't think to say anything.
Although I had assumed that Zykan had done something to Talzo. Apparently not.
Warpstar
06/29/16
I think he left since he was annoyed of something.
DarkNut255
06/29/16
I assumed he had a different mission.
SuperScratchkat
06/29/16
oh hey, an n-z
we dont get enough of those in kirby comics, glad to see one of the most underrated enemies utilized.
CapedLuigisYoshi
06/29/16
SuperScratchkat: Goes well with the also-uncommon Droppy and Maiga we've seen in the last couple pages.
Redkirby
06/29/16
Looks like "Talzo's Gang" needs to be renamed.
Light and Shadow
06/30/16
Redkirby: You mean like "The Zykan Zealots"?
For anyone asking (because it is often misinterpreted) a "Zealot" is "a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals."
Redkirby
06/30/16
Light and Shadow: Yeah. That actually fits pretty well.
ULTI PLZ YOU NEED MAKE THIS CANON
Elemental Kirby
06/30/16
When did.....
Never mind I won't ask.
Nashew
07/01/16
Far away from you if he has any common sense, you psychopathic murderer.
Ultizeta
07/30/17
Later on, I ended up changing this N-Z's text bubble colors, so I've gone back and made the ones in this page look like the later ones.
Part 25
Ulti's Notes:
The important part of Yiel's plan when reprogramming Kiina properly was to make it seem as though Zykan was receiving everything he asked for: an obedient Kiina. This essentially led to this sort of hard reset to what appears to be, like, factory settings, or something. Which was kind of fun to do.
Original Author's Comment:
07/01/16
A hard reset has left a certain apathetic surprisingly feeling a bit like chopped liver.
A hard reset has left a certain apathetic surprisingly feeling a bit like chopped liver.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
Light and Shadow
07/01/16
Whirr looks a little flat. Maybe we can pump up his spirit somehow.
SuperScratchkat
07/01/16
Light and Shadow: hhhhhhhhhh
Guest
07/01/16
Yeah, looks like he needs a... spare.
CapedLuigisYoshi
07/01/16
I think he's Whirr-ied about being recognized.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
07/02/16
way to start throwing puns so quickly guys
Redkirby
07/02/16
KirbyFighterDeluxe: Yeah, they seem to be whirr-king hard on those puns.
Elemental Kirby
07/02/16
Well he(forgotten Wheelie guy) is kinda a forgettable character.
Nashew
07/02/16
Elemental Kirby: What
He's memorable, if for no other reason than the Whirr puns.
I'm so tired of people forgetting characters in this comic.
(I couldn't not join the Whirr/wheel pun festival)
Elemental Kirby
07/03/16
Nashew: Sorry =(
Didn't mean to upset you
Nashew
07/03/16
Elemental Kirby: That was all for the sake of the pun, dude. You're good. Lol
primpuff
07/03/16
Light and Shadow: Ha
Elemental Kirby
07/03/16
Nashew: OHHHH
I just got it
plasma_knight303
07/05/16
Them ignoring him is really treading on his feelings.
07/01/16
Whirr looks a little flat. Maybe we can pump up his spirit somehow.
SuperScratchkat
07/01/16
Light and Shadow: hhhhhhhhhh
Guest
07/01/16
Yeah, looks like he needs a... spare.
CapedLuigisYoshi
07/01/16
I think he's Whirr-ied about being recognized.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
07/02/16
way to start throwing puns so quickly guys
Redkirby
07/02/16
KirbyFighterDeluxe: Yeah, they seem to be whirr-king hard on those puns.
Elemental Kirby
07/02/16
Well he(forgotten Wheelie guy) is kinda a forgettable character.
Nashew
07/02/16
Elemental Kirby: What
He's memorable, if for no other reason than the Whirr puns.
I'm so tired of people forgetting characters in this comic.
(I couldn't not join the Whirr/wheel pun festival)
Elemental Kirby
07/03/16
Nashew: Sorry =(
Didn't mean to upset you
Nashew
07/03/16
Elemental Kirby: That was all for the sake of the pun, dude. You're good. Lol
primpuff
07/03/16
Light and Shadow: Ha
Elemental Kirby
07/03/16
Nashew: OHHHH
I just got it
plasma_knight303
07/05/16
Them ignoring him is really treading on his feelings.
Part 26
Original Author's Comment:
07/03/16
The interesting thing is Whirr neglected to respond to either possible question at the end. I wonder which answer he was more reluctant to give.
I also got a bit bored recently, and so I made the crossover that will never happen
The interesting thing is Whirr neglected to respond to either possible question at the end. I wonder which answer he was more reluctant to give.
I also got a bit bored recently, and so I made the crossover that will never happen
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
DarkNut255
07/03/16
Meta Knight's just hoping that none of that crossover madness is even happening. Whirr's just hoping that he doesn't have to do anything else for the day.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
07/04/16
This is hilariously comedic for a duo of brainwashed robots.
Also I'd totally read that crossover
Nashew
07/04/16
Hm... hopefully I can kick off some speculation by pointing out panel 5, in which Whirr says that MSG is in charge of shadow knights. So who in the Kirby universe would be in charge of shadow knights? Would it even be a previously established character? I mean, if it's not, I'd say that would make the reveal anticlimactic, so it's almost certainly someone who, upon their reveal, will be recognized.
guestuser
07/04/16
The "crossover that will never happen"... I must see that, as either a segment in the comics, or a full comic co-authored by all 3 of you.
As for the COMIC, I thought at first that Kiina had a broken record or something. 5 panels of "Why?"
EDIT: Now I want to see a chocolate donut tomato soda.
SuperScratchkat
07/04/16
Ultizeta: that image was all fine and funny and good until i saw the little keito ghost
Ultizeta
07/04/16
SuperScratchkat: :)
Warpstar
07/04/16
Sure wish mine could be included.
*shifty eyes*
Great scenario!
SuperScratchkat
07/04/16
Ultizeta: u wipe that smile off your smug little text box this instant
CapedLuigisYoshi
07/04/16
Pretty sure Whirr's been more Whirr-dy in this page than in the entire rest of the comic. Guess asking him questions is the closest you'll get to him opening up or expressing much of anything.
Redkirby
07/04/16
Looks like we're getting a bit more exposition on Talzo's *ahem* Zykan's Gang.
Also, BattleStarX and Gigi still have yet to complete the loop and have a crossover between their comics.
guestuser
07/04/16
@Kirbyfan27: "Full comic co-authored by all 3 of you."
YES.
ALL OF MY YES.
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Edit: 20 Times Kirby's Dream Adventure Full Comic Ideas
- The cast of all three comics shown in the image Ulti provided in his Author Comment form one big organization similar to the Avengers.
- The small hut upgrades to an actual building and there's a gold statue dedicated to Keito in the main lobby.
- Master Green teams up with Capt. Stitch, Spinni, 20xK Gooey, KA Dark Matter, possibly Whirr maybe, obscure Kirby characters like Efreeti, Gryll, etc., and more to recreate H.A.N.D.
- After Zykan and Evil Boss Guy are defeated, Kiina joins the big Kirby organization.
- The King Dededes of the three comics team up to create their own organization for no reason other than "we can do better than them".
- 20xK Marx gets involved at one point.
- Solar and Lunar from "Kirby and the Magic Mirror" make their grand return.
- Ghost Keito lives on as 20xK Keeby's conscience.
- Hijinks with Etam and co. ensue.
I hope this crossover freakin' delivers.
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Edit 2: I say JUST Kiina, because since that device keeping NAVO alive is as good as gone, I'm scared that he won't live to see the end of Kirby's Adventure...
BattleStarX
07/04/16
Redkirby: To be fair, I haven't read Gigi's comic in AGES.
Elemental Kirby
07/04/16
This is a funny recap, but 'why'?
Light and Shadow
07/04/16
Ultizeta; What about Author Doo, Etam , and Ultimate Kirby having some sort of get together?
guestuser
07/04/16
@Guest:
My opinion on these ideas:
- The cast of all three comics shown in the image Ulti provided in his Author Comment form one big organization similar to the Avengers.
NOOOO! I hate the Avengers. EDIT: Also, how would Keito join?
- The small hut upgrades to an actual building and there's a gold statue dedicated to Keito in the main lobby.
That may be very difficult for them to sprite, don't you think?
- Master Green teams up with Capt. Stitch, Spinni, 20xK Gooey, KA Dark Matter, possibly Whirr maybe, obscure Kirby characters like Efreeti, Gryll, etc., and more to recreate H.A.N.D.
Why would they, though?
- After Zykan and Evil Boss Guy are defeated, Kiina joins the big Kirby organization.
Again, why?
- The King Dededes of the three comics team up to create their own organization for no reason other than "we can do better than them".
Yep, I love it.
- 20xK Marx gets involved at one point.
I now wish I knew Marx's personality in that comic better, so I could say something.
- Solar and Lunar from "Kirby and the Magic Mirror" make their grand return.
Yay! I like that comic, and would love to see Solar and Lunar return.
- Ghost Keito lives on as 20xK Keeby's conscience.
What a... weird conscience to have.
- Hijinks with Etam and co. ensue.
What do you mean, "and co."? Who else is there? Aside from that, I really liked, if not loved, Tear In The Fabric, so...
YES
ALL
OF
MY
YES
guestuser
07/28/16
@Kirbyfan27: Yeah, I'll be honest; I didn't really think most of these through...
Kirbyfan27
10/21/16
Um, how do you upload an image to smackjeeves like with your cast page or "crossover that will never happen"?
EDIT: I mean uploading an image, but that image not showing up as a comic.
ANOTHER EDIT: Did you make a comic, set it to be hidden from showing up in the Smack Jeeves directory, put the images in that and link to the images?
07/03/16
Meta Knight's just hoping that none of that crossover madness is even happening. Whirr's just hoping that he doesn't have to do anything else for the day.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
07/04/16
This is hilariously comedic for a duo of brainwashed robots.
Also I'd totally read that crossover
Nashew
07/04/16
Hm... hopefully I can kick off some speculation by pointing out panel 5, in which Whirr says that MSG is in charge of shadow knights. So who in the Kirby universe would be in charge of shadow knights? Would it even be a previously established character? I mean, if it's not, I'd say that would make the reveal anticlimactic, so it's almost certainly someone who, upon their reveal, will be recognized.
guestuser
07/04/16
The "crossover that will never happen"... I must see that, as either a segment in the comics, or a full comic co-authored by all 3 of you.
As for the COMIC, I thought at first that Kiina had a broken record or something. 5 panels of "Why?"
EDIT: Now I want to see a chocolate donut tomato soda.
SuperScratchkat
07/04/16
Ultizeta: that image was all fine and funny and good until i saw the little keito ghost
Ultizeta
07/04/16
SuperScratchkat: :)
Warpstar
07/04/16
Sure wish mine could be included.
*shifty eyes*
Great scenario!
SuperScratchkat
07/04/16
Ultizeta: u wipe that smile off your smug little text box this instant
CapedLuigisYoshi
07/04/16
Pretty sure Whirr's been more Whirr-dy in this page than in the entire rest of the comic. Guess asking him questions is the closest you'll get to him opening up or expressing much of anything.
Redkirby
07/04/16
Looks like we're getting a bit more exposition on Talzo's *ahem* Zykan's Gang.
Also, BattleStarX and Gigi still have yet to complete the loop and have a crossover between their comics.
guestuser
07/04/16
@Kirbyfan27: "Full comic co-authored by all 3 of you."
YES.
ALL OF MY YES.
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Edit: 20 Times Kirby's Dream Adventure Full Comic Ideas
- The cast of all three comics shown in the image Ulti provided in his Author Comment form one big organization similar to the Avengers.
- The small hut upgrades to an actual building and there's a gold statue dedicated to Keito in the main lobby.
- Master Green teams up with Capt. Stitch, Spinni, 20xK Gooey, KA Dark Matter, possibly Whirr maybe, obscure Kirby characters like Efreeti, Gryll, etc., and more to recreate H.A.N.D.
- After Zykan and Evil Boss Guy are defeated, Kiina joins the big Kirby organization.
- The King Dededes of the three comics team up to create their own organization for no reason other than "we can do better than them".
- 20xK Marx gets involved at one point.
- Solar and Lunar from "Kirby and the Magic Mirror" make their grand return.
- Ghost Keito lives on as 20xK Keeby's conscience.
- Hijinks with Etam and co. ensue.
I hope this crossover freakin' delivers.
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Edit 2: I say JUST Kiina, because since that device keeping NAVO alive is as good as gone, I'm scared that he won't live to see the end of Kirby's Adventure...
BattleStarX
07/04/16
Redkirby: To be fair, I haven't read Gigi's comic in AGES.
Elemental Kirby
07/04/16
This is a funny recap, but 'why'?
Light and Shadow
07/04/16
Ultizeta; What about Author Doo, Etam , and Ultimate Kirby having some sort of get together?
guestuser
07/04/16
@Guest:
My opinion on these ideas:
- The cast of all three comics shown in the image Ulti provided in his Author Comment form one big organization similar to the Avengers.
NOOOO! I hate the Avengers. EDIT: Also, how would Keito join?
- The small hut upgrades to an actual building and there's a gold statue dedicated to Keito in the main lobby.
That may be very difficult for them to sprite, don't you think?
- Master Green teams up with Capt. Stitch, Spinni, 20xK Gooey, KA Dark Matter, possibly Whirr maybe, obscure Kirby characters like Efreeti, Gryll, etc., and more to recreate H.A.N.D.
Why would they, though?
- After Zykan and Evil Boss Guy are defeated, Kiina joins the big Kirby organization.
Again, why?
- The King Dededes of the three comics team up to create their own organization for no reason other than "we can do better than them".
Yep, I love it.
- 20xK Marx gets involved at one point.
I now wish I knew Marx's personality in that comic better, so I could say something.
- Solar and Lunar from "Kirby and the Magic Mirror" make their grand return.
Yay! I like that comic, and would love to see Solar and Lunar return.
- Ghost Keito lives on as 20xK Keeby's conscience.
What a... weird conscience to have.
- Hijinks with Etam and co. ensue.
What do you mean, "and co."? Who else is there? Aside from that, I really liked, if not loved, Tear In The Fabric, so...
YES
ALL
OF
MY
YES
guestuser
07/28/16
@Kirbyfan27: Yeah, I'll be honest; I didn't really think most of these through...
Kirbyfan27
10/21/16
Um, how do you upload an image to smackjeeves like with your cast page or "crossover that will never happen"?
EDIT: I mean uploading an image, but that image not showing up as a comic.
ANOTHER EDIT: Did you make a comic, set it to be hidden from showing up in the Smack Jeeves directory, put the images in that and link to the images?
Part 27
Ulti's Notes:
While I had a lot to do in this segment, I didn't want it to feel like I was rushing past things, either. Part of good flow meant lingering on scenes that still needed time, and Kiina and Yiel was one such scene.
Original Author's Comment:
07/06/16
One last comic to wrap up this scene for the time being, mainly to further explain why Kiina and Yiel would listen to what they've been told right now.
One last comic to wrap up this scene for the time being, mainly to further explain why Kiina and Yiel would listen to what they've been told right now.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
DarkNut255
07/06/16
Robots. The most believable case for amnesia ever.
Redkirby
07/06/16
Now I feel like Ulti's jsut stalling before he reveals the truth about Wake/Fune and Nameless.
Light and Shadow
07/06/16
ooo programed insurrections.
SuperScratchkat
07/06/16
plot twist they were both secretly dedede
ForestFire
07/06/16
SuperScratchkat: This is 2016. That's an actual possibility.
Warpstar
07/06/16
Ultizeta: Wait... the target is Zykan.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
07/06/16
Redkirby: Considering his past trolling (*ahem not keito stabbed ahem*), that sounds about right.
Elemental Kirby
07/06/16
This feels like stalling, but it's always cute seeing Kiina and Yiel interact.
Nashew
07/06/16
Hmm...
Redkirby
07/11/16
Jarkes: Ulti says it's the final arc, and it's estimated to last for at least 70 pages.
07/06/16
Robots. The most believable case for amnesia ever.
Redkirby
07/06/16
Now I feel like Ulti's jsut stalling before he reveals the truth about Wake/Fune and Nameless.
Light and Shadow
07/06/16
ooo programed insurrections.
SuperScratchkat
07/06/16
plot twist they were both secretly dedede
ForestFire
07/06/16
SuperScratchkat: This is 2016. That's an actual possibility.
Warpstar
07/06/16
Ultizeta: Wait... the target is Zykan.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
07/06/16
Redkirby: Considering his past trolling (*ahem not keito stabbed ahem*), that sounds about right.
Elemental Kirby
07/06/16
This feels like stalling, but it's always cute seeing Kiina and Yiel interact.
Nashew
07/06/16
Hmm...
Redkirby
07/11/16
Jarkes: Ulti says it's the final arc, and it's estimated to last for at least 70 pages.
Part 28
Ulti's Notes:
It was amusingly serendipitous to me that Wake's color scheme (originally modeled after a Waddle Dee's colors) wound up being extremely similar to the cream yellow of a normal Droppy. It helped justify his transformation even more.
Wake's real name being Fune came from a dumb joke I had perceived about the original big bug version. The idea behind Original Wake's reveal was that he'd be caught, and have a massive confrontation and fight with many members of the Squad where he tried to murder them. His one-liner before transforming would be something along the lines of "Don't you know what comes after a 'wake'? A FUNERAL!!" and, then, y'know, attempted murder. (Actually, if I recall correctly, there WAS a plan for him to manage to kill Aika? So, lol)
While that original idea obviously got scrapped, that dumb one-liner stuck with me, enough for me to make the 'funeral' part into his true name. So Wake became Fune, and that was that.
Wake's real name being Fune came from a dumb joke I had perceived about the original big bug version. The idea behind Original Wake's reveal was that he'd be caught, and have a massive confrontation and fight with many members of the Squad where he tried to murder them. His one-liner before transforming would be something along the lines of "Don't you know what comes after a 'wake'? A FUNERAL!!" and, then, y'know, attempted murder. (Actually, if I recall correctly, there WAS a plan for him to manage to kill Aika? So, lol)
While that original idea obviously got scrapped, that dumb one-liner stuck with me, enough for me to make the 'funeral' part into his true name. So Wake became Fune, and that was that.
Original Author's Comment:
07/13/16
If you've been paying attention, that bit of information might sound a bit... familiar to you.
There's a new piece of art done by Warpstar that's on the fan art page, so go click the link up top and check it out if you're interested!
Also, I learned something quite interesting a few days ago. Kirby Adventure has officially cleared that 'final hurdle' that I mentioned a loooong time ago.
I now have the most popular Kirby comic on Smack Jeeves. That's... honestly kind of ridiculous to me. I'm honored that so many people have liked my comic over these past six and a half years, as flawed as it may be. I never expected to actually reach a fan count higher than A Kirby Komic, but now it's happened. I'm not even sure if I deserve it, so I'm kind of floored. I just hope that this ending that I'm writing satisfies all these fans.
If you've been paying attention, that bit of information might sound a bit... familiar to you.
There's a new piece of art done by Warpstar that's on the fan art page, so go click the link up top and check it out if you're interested!
Also, I learned something quite interesting a few days ago. Kirby Adventure has officially cleared that 'final hurdle' that I mentioned a loooong time ago.
I now have the most popular Kirby comic on Smack Jeeves. That's... honestly kind of ridiculous to me. I'm honored that so many people have liked my comic over these past six and a half years, as flawed as it may be. I never expected to actually reach a fan count higher than A Kirby Komic, but now it's happened. I'm not even sure if I deserve it, so I'm kind of floored. I just hope that this ending that I'm writing satisfies all these fans.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
plasma_knight303
07/13/16
And Aika gives no shits that classified information was being auctioned off.
guestuser
07/13/16
Most popular kirby comic on Smack Jeeves! Good job!
Also, Wake was doing what they said that Talzo did: selling secrets. Talzo was kicked out of the squad for no reason. Right?
BattleStarX
07/13/16
Don't worry, Ulti, the ending you have planned can't be worse than the original Mass Effect 3 ending.
Light and Shadow
07/13/16
I dunno. What's your special effects budget like after the Etam fiasco?
Redkirby
07/13/16
Ultizeta: Well if they didn't like your comic, they wouldn't have favorited it. Congratulations on having the Kirby comic with the highest fan count on Smackjeeves.
Also, I WAS RIGHT! I guessed this plot twist all the way back on Part 13.
Guest
07/13/16
Oh, So Talzo was framed for a crime he didn't even do...
DarkNut255
07/13/16
Any comic that uses the word shtick deserves all those fans. I do wonder what happens to Wake/Fune now though.
Nashew
07/13/16
The predictions were correct!
Also, Wake. Fune. If Fune is pronounced "fyoon" it's probably a pun on "funeral". Ulti, you clever man, you.
ethanpotato
07/13/16
Is the double T in the first it intentional?
Ultizeta
07/13/16
ethanpotato: No, it's just what happens when I make comics while sleep deprived apparently
Elemental Kirby
07/13/16
I finally got the plot put together....
I'm lazy so I'll do it tomorrow.
SuperScratchkat
07/13/16
ay congrats my dude
CapedLuigisYoshi
07/13/16
Now the question is how Nameless took on a Kirby disguise since I don't think that's an inherent ability of that one enemy.
Guest
07/14/16
"I'm not sure if I even deserve it"
Of course you deserve it! In fact, this is my favorite comic of all time on Smack Jeeves!
guestuser
07/14/16
BattleStarX: DAAAAAYUM.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
07/14/16
Frankly I'm not even surprised, since AKK's been done for several years now. Not to mention the fact that while Kirby Adventure actually has... a bit of a defined plot (with the occasional filler episodes), AKK is frankly a bit too random and inceptive to understand.
BattleStarX
07/14/16
KirbyFighterDeluxe: So I must be at just the right level of randomness then. /flex
Warpstar
07/14/16
I feel it was partly because more readers were there back then, now it seems emptyish, since most of them aren't there anymore.
guestuser
07/14/16
ultimate yoshi is HYPPPPE
Redkirby
07/15/16
Jarkes: Lol DBZ Abridged
KirbyFighterDeluxe
07/15/16
BattleStarX: i dunno, kds is a bit too fast-paced to catch up to for me so i lost track and have no idea what's going on for you
07/13/16
And Aika gives no shits that classified information was being auctioned off.
guestuser
07/13/16
Most popular kirby comic on Smack Jeeves! Good job!
Also, Wake was doing what they said that Talzo did: selling secrets. Talzo was kicked out of the squad for no reason. Right?
BattleStarX
07/13/16
Don't worry, Ulti, the ending you have planned can't be worse than the original Mass Effect 3 ending.
Light and Shadow
07/13/16
I dunno. What's your special effects budget like after the Etam fiasco?
Redkirby
07/13/16
Ultizeta: Well if they didn't like your comic, they wouldn't have favorited it. Congratulations on having the Kirby comic with the highest fan count on Smackjeeves.
Also, I WAS RIGHT! I guessed this plot twist all the way back on Part 13.
Guest
07/13/16
Oh, So Talzo was framed for a crime he didn't even do...
DarkNut255
07/13/16
Any comic that uses the word shtick deserves all those fans. I do wonder what happens to Wake/Fune now though.
Nashew
07/13/16
The predictions were correct!
Also, Wake. Fune. If Fune is pronounced "fyoon" it's probably a pun on "funeral". Ulti, you clever man, you.
ethanpotato
07/13/16
Is the double T in the first it intentional?
Ultizeta
07/13/16
ethanpotato: No, it's just what happens when I make comics while sleep deprived apparently
Elemental Kirby
07/13/16
I finally got the plot put together....
I'm lazy so I'll do it tomorrow.
SuperScratchkat
07/13/16
ay congrats my dude
CapedLuigisYoshi
07/13/16
Now the question is how Nameless took on a Kirby disguise since I don't think that's an inherent ability of that one enemy.
Guest
07/14/16
"I'm not sure if I even deserve it"
Of course you deserve it! In fact, this is my favorite comic of all time on Smack Jeeves!
guestuser
07/14/16
BattleStarX: DAAAAAYUM.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
07/14/16
Frankly I'm not even surprised, since AKK's been done for several years now. Not to mention the fact that while Kirby Adventure actually has... a bit of a defined plot (with the occasional filler episodes), AKK is frankly a bit too random and inceptive to understand.
BattleStarX
07/14/16
KirbyFighterDeluxe: So I must be at just the right level of randomness then. /flex
Warpstar
07/14/16
I feel it was partly because more readers were there back then, now it seems emptyish, since most of them aren't there anymore.
guestuser
07/14/16
ultimate yoshi is HYPPPPE
Redkirby
07/15/16
Jarkes: Lol DBZ Abridged
KirbyFighterDeluxe
07/15/16
BattleStarX: i dunno, kds is a bit too fast-paced to catch up to for me so i lost track and have no idea what's going on for you
Part 29
Ulti's Notes:
Panel 4 is related to both Kirby & The Amazing Mirror and Kirby Triple Deluxe on the Nintendo 3DS. The plotline of Triple Deluxe involves the queen of Floralia, a land high up in the sky, staring deep into the Dimension Mirror and becoming corrupted. The Kirby games never established how the Mirror came to be in possession of the queen, however, so I used Kirby Adventure to bridge the gap here in my own canon.
The Dimension Mirror is how one reaches the Mirror World, so it felt fitting for Shadow Kirby (as the World's canonical guardian) to be on watch for where it is and how it gets accessed. If the Mirror got threatened, then that could justify it being handed off to Floralia. The spidermage shown in Panel 4 is Taranza, the attendant of the queen from Triple Deluxe.
The Dimension Mirror is how one reaches the Mirror World, so it felt fitting for Shadow Kirby (as the World's canonical guardian) to be on watch for where it is and how it gets accessed. If the Mirror got threatened, then that could justify it being handed off to Floralia. The spidermage shown in Panel 4 is Taranza, the attendant of the queen from Triple Deluxe.
Original Author's Comment:
07/15/16
75% of the time it took to make this comic was spent making the custom Taranza sprite. It was worth it.
Spriting as a whole is actually a lot more fun for me if I'm not worrying about multiple poses.
75% of the time it took to make this comic was spent making the custom Taranza sprite. It was worth it.
Spriting as a whole is actually a lot more fun for me if I'm not worrying about multiple poses.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
Light and Shadow
07/15/16
Ultizeta: Why didn't you just recolor the 8-bit Taranza from the game's keychain collection?
And now we've tied in the Triple Deluxe canon so soon we should see Kirby piloting Robobot armor right?
SuperScratchkat
07/15/16
Light and Shadow: man the comic's almost over theres no time for mechs
...although, someone did already make a pretty nice robobot sprite puppet... hmm
Warpstar
07/15/16
SUCKING BLOOD! VAMPIRES!
Light and Shadow
07/15/16
SuperScratchkat: ... For the big finish?
Ultizeta
07/15/16
Light and Shadow: Triple Deluxe's 8-bit keychains are awful sprites. They're not even proper 8-bit style, and their poses are horrendously awkward. Not to mention the relative size is all off, anyway.
Also, canonically, Mass Attack is the last Kirby game to happen within this comic. Without Return to Dream Land, Triple Deluxe, and Rainbow Curse all having not happened yet, tying anything into Planet Robobot that strongly would be skipping a LOT of Kirby.
SuperScratchkat
07/16/16
Light and Shadow: kirby hasnt even used the robobot once in this comic, though!!!!
i love the robobot as much as the next guy but it just wouldnt make sense
"hey kirbone heres a big robot for you to pilot and punch whatever big bad in the face"
"hey cool thanks poyo"
it doesnt work!!!!!!!
Elemental Kirby
07/16/16
Is this mirror world Taranza or no?
Because if no there's a huge problem.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
07/16/16
Plot twist: that's actually the past version of- *bricked for spoilers*
Redkirby
07/16/16
Ultizeta: Maybe you can have Kirby use an Ultra ability.
Ultizeta
07/16/16
Elemental Kirby: I would love to know what you think is the huge problem if Taranza isn't from the Mirror World.
KirbyFighterDeluxe: Nah, if it was, then it'd look different.
Redkirby: Eh, that one's at least possible given the time frame, but unlikely.
Nashew
07/16/16
I feel like you probably shouldn't give things to Taranza for safekeeping but maybe that's just me
CapedLuigisYoshi
07/16/16
Nashew: Why not? He's got like six hands, all the better to hang onto that mirror with! Nothing bad could possibly come of this!
...Although... given everything that's been happening in the series, I do wonder how the events of the yet-to-happen games would play out in this universe's future. Especially with there suddenly being a not-evil Dark Matter floating around.
Elemental Kirby
07/16/16
Ultizeta: Well, before I say anything else, is this the before or after Kirby Triple Deluxe?
Ultizeta
07/16/16
Elemental Kirby: ...Before? Look at all the context clues. Mass Attack JUST HAPPENED. I've stated multiple times that I follow a timeline that has each game take place in the same order of their release. Kirby's never said anything about Triple Deluxe's story either, to boot, which would be very odd had this all happened after Triple Deluxe.
DarkNut255
07/16/16
I'm not sure if I've just forgotten, but I'm fairly certain that KA hasn't gotten to the events of Return yet, so I don't think we're at Triple Deluxe proper here, but more of a prelude to said game.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
07/16/16
Ultizeta: I guess so. They don't look that different though
plasma_knight303
07/16/16
that is actually a really good taranza sprite
Elemental Kirby
07/17/16
Ultizeta: Oh, so..... this is awkward because now I feel like an idiot....
So my thought was that Taranza was going to use the Dimension Mirror to try and do something that would benefit Queen Sectonia.
Light and Shadow
07/17/16
Elemental Kirby: It fits timeline-wise. Queen Sectonia only became power hungry because of constant staring into the Dimensional Mirror so the fourth panel works as a setup to the backstory for Triple Deluxe.
07/15/16
Ultizeta: Why didn't you just recolor the 8-bit Taranza from the game's keychain collection?
And now we've tied in the Triple Deluxe canon so soon we should see Kirby piloting Robobot armor right?
SuperScratchkat
07/15/16
Light and Shadow: man the comic's almost over theres no time for mechs
...although, someone did already make a pretty nice robobot sprite puppet... hmm
Warpstar
07/15/16
SUCKING BLOOD! VAMPIRES!
Light and Shadow
07/15/16
SuperScratchkat: ... For the big finish?
Ultizeta
07/15/16
Light and Shadow: Triple Deluxe's 8-bit keychains are awful sprites. They're not even proper 8-bit style, and their poses are horrendously awkward. Not to mention the relative size is all off, anyway.
Also, canonically, Mass Attack is the last Kirby game to happen within this comic. Without Return to Dream Land, Triple Deluxe, and Rainbow Curse all having not happened yet, tying anything into Planet Robobot that strongly would be skipping a LOT of Kirby.
SuperScratchkat
07/16/16
Light and Shadow: kirby hasnt even used the robobot once in this comic, though!!!!
i love the robobot as much as the next guy but it just wouldnt make sense
"hey kirbone heres a big robot for you to pilot and punch whatever big bad in the face"
"hey cool thanks poyo"
it doesnt work!!!!!!!
Elemental Kirby
07/16/16
Is this mirror world Taranza or no?
Because if no there's a huge problem.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
07/16/16
Plot twist: that's actually the past version of- *bricked for spoilers*
Redkirby
07/16/16
Ultizeta: Maybe you can have Kirby use an Ultra ability.
Ultizeta
07/16/16
Elemental Kirby: I would love to know what you think is the huge problem if Taranza isn't from the Mirror World.
KirbyFighterDeluxe: Nah, if it was, then it'd look different.
Redkirby: Eh, that one's at least possible given the time frame, but unlikely.
Nashew
07/16/16
I feel like you probably shouldn't give things to Taranza for safekeeping but maybe that's just me
CapedLuigisYoshi
07/16/16
Nashew: Why not? He's got like six hands, all the better to hang onto that mirror with! Nothing bad could possibly come of this!
...Although... given everything that's been happening in the series, I do wonder how the events of the yet-to-happen games would play out in this universe's future. Especially with there suddenly being a not-evil Dark Matter floating around.
Elemental Kirby
07/16/16
Ultizeta: Well, before I say anything else, is this the before or after Kirby Triple Deluxe?
Ultizeta
07/16/16
Elemental Kirby: ...Before? Look at all the context clues. Mass Attack JUST HAPPENED. I've stated multiple times that I follow a timeline that has each game take place in the same order of their release. Kirby's never said anything about Triple Deluxe's story either, to boot, which would be very odd had this all happened after Triple Deluxe.
DarkNut255
07/16/16
I'm not sure if I've just forgotten, but I'm fairly certain that KA hasn't gotten to the events of Return yet, so I don't think we're at Triple Deluxe proper here, but more of a prelude to said game.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
07/16/16
Ultizeta: I guess so. They don't look that different though
plasma_knight303
07/16/16
that is actually a really good taranza sprite
Elemental Kirby
07/17/16
Ultizeta: Oh, so..... this is awkward because now I feel like an idiot....
So my thought was that Taranza was going to use the Dimension Mirror to try and do something that would benefit Queen Sectonia.
Light and Shadow
07/17/16
Elemental Kirby: It fits timeline-wise. Queen Sectonia only became power hungry because of constant staring into the Dimensional Mirror so the fourth panel works as a setup to the backstory for Triple Deluxe.
Part 30
Original Author's Comment:
07/18/16
This is not a canon fact about Maiga. This is just something I made up to fit into why Nameless has the name Nameless at all.
This is not a canon fact about Maiga. This is just something I made up to fit into why Nameless has the name Nameless at all.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
BattleStarX
07/18/16
Is it really your name if you don't actually say it's your name, only that others do?
Elemental Kirby
07/18/16
Though maybe he should had, had a fake name to fit in better, though it wouldn't make much a difference.
CapedLuigisYoshi
07/18/16
See, my jokes in previous pages about no one remembering the name of that creature type have paid off!
Light and Shadow
07/19/16
BattleStarX: It is not your name if you do not identify by it. A name is something you must own up to yourself and if people assign you one it will never truly be yours.
Redkirby
07/19/16
It's gonna be really weird rereading pages featuring Wake and Nameless knowing what we now know about them.
Warpstar
07/19/16
Redkirby: I was just thinking about that, heh.
guestuser
07/19/16
Where'd Dark Matter go?
KirbyFighterDeluxe
07/19/16
These guys sucked back in Squeak Squad.
No pun intended.
Nashew
07/20/16
So Nameless is not only nameless, but doesn't even identify with being Nameless.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
07/24/16
Jarkes: tbh i want to see more of tsundere caiya too
07/18/16
Is it really your name if you don't actually say it's your name, only that others do?
Elemental Kirby
07/18/16
Though maybe he should had, had a fake name to fit in better, though it wouldn't make much a difference.
CapedLuigisYoshi
07/18/16
See, my jokes in previous pages about no one remembering the name of that creature type have paid off!
Light and Shadow
07/19/16
BattleStarX: It is not your name if you do not identify by it. A name is something you must own up to yourself and if people assign you one it will never truly be yours.
Redkirby
07/19/16
It's gonna be really weird rereading pages featuring Wake and Nameless knowing what we now know about them.
Warpstar
07/19/16
Redkirby: I was just thinking about that, heh.
guestuser
07/19/16
Where'd Dark Matter go?
KirbyFighterDeluxe
07/19/16
These guys sucked back in Squeak Squad.
No pun intended.
Nashew
07/20/16
So Nameless is not only nameless, but doesn't even identify with being Nameless.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
07/24/16
Jarkes: tbh i want to see more of tsundere caiya too
Part 31
Ulti's Notes:
A lot of people got confused by some of the flashback scenes I depicted here, so let me elaborate:
Panel 2 depicts Wake/Fune figuring out how to hide himself magically from Shat'l's analysis like Nameless is hypothesizing. Using Wiz holed up in the Old Tower (a la To The Tower), he took on a Simirror form using the Mirror Ability, and magically warded himself to be capable of slipping past Shat'l's defenses.
I also always liked the idea that Shat'l knew about Nameless the entire time, since that WAS always the case in the plans even before they changed. I just find it funny that Shat'l knew but never said because Nameless asked nicely.
Panel 2 depicts Wake/Fune figuring out how to hide himself magically from Shat'l's analysis like Nameless is hypothesizing. Using Wiz holed up in the Old Tower (a la To The Tower), he took on a Simirror form using the Mirror Ability, and magically warded himself to be capable of slipping past Shat'l's defenses.
I also always liked the idea that Shat'l knew about Nameless the entire time, since that WAS always the case in the plans even before they changed. I just find it funny that Shat'l knew but never said because Nameless asked nicely.
Original Author's Comment:
07/20/16
I'm pretty sure this wraps up most of the loose ends for Nameless's role. Now we just need a bit more info on Wake's role. That's coming up soon.
I'm pretty sure this wraps up most of the loose ends for Nameless's role. Now we just need a bit more info on Wake's role. That's coming up soon.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
BattleStarX
07/20/16
It's hard to be sneaky when you've got a psychic about.
Light and Shadow
07/21/16
BattleStarX: The only problem with having a psychic in your group is that he knows everyone's embarrassing secrets.
Redkirby
07/21/16
This kinda makes me wonder how many OTHER secrets Shat'l knows.
Warpstar
07/21/16
Get wrecked, Aika! Shat'l can see better than you!
Elemental Kirby
07/21/16
Then why did Shat'l not detect Fune? I mean by the common eyes, ears and sense, he was a Kirby. But Shat'l has abilities that should have made clear what his intentions were.
Ultizeta
07/21/16
Elemental Kirby: ...I direct you to panel 2 of this page.
Nashew
07/21/16
That is never that
Elemental Kirby
07/21/16
Ultizeta: Yes, I know but what about the future or mind-reading?
Ultizeta
07/21/16
Elemental Kirby: ...Are you reading panel 2
Wake transformed into a Simirror and used magic to ward himself from Shat'l
We've seen in the past that this kind of magic (Master Green, Gigi, Kiina) can bypass Shat'l's sight and mind reading
What do you not understand, I legitimately don't get it
guestuser
07/21/16
Ultizeta It seems that he did read Panel 2. However, what you just said is not written in that panel. It's shown in the image.
Honestly, I didn't really understand what was happening in the image myself, but that comment made it clear.
Elemental Kirby
07/22/16
Ultizeta: It was the image that confused me, I just sometimes don't understand things clearly and I try and understand by asking the author. Thanks for your comments Ultizeta and Planetbox, I understand more clearly now, sorry I have memory problems and I'll try to not ask obvious questions anymore.
Fusion Kirby
07/22/16
'Eyy Cameo since the part I was in! OwO
EDIT: Ultizeta: Have there been any stabs at the Anime in the comic, or have there not been?
Ultizeta
07/23/16
Fusion Kirby: Kirby: Right Back at Ya? I've only referenced it once, I don't see why you'd specifically want to see "stabs".
Light and Shadow
07/23/16
Ultizeta: Wait. What was the reference? I think I missed it.
Ultizeta
07/23/16
Light and Shadow: http://kirbysadventure.smackjeeves.com/comics/1977081/lessons-learned-part-20/
Light and Shadow
07/24/16
Ultizeta: Oh right the recipe with Kirby replacing Zebon. Thanks.
Ultizeta
07/30/17
More Aika fixes.
Also, I just figure I should mention it, since this page confused a LOT of people. Specifically, the second panel. I got a bit indignant about it down below, but eh. What I was TRYING to get across here is that Wake, as a fugitive from the Mirror World, got help from ANOTHER Mirror World fugitive (Wiz) in order to magically hide himself from Shat'l's psychic abilities (or, rather, those abilities in general). Thus, we see him take shape of a Simirror in panel 2 as he guises himself. Does that clear things up?
Dunno why I'm asking since likely the people who got confused won't be reading this anyway, but whatever. I suppose I needed a better text bubble caption for this kind of scene, which is good to note for the future: avoid ambiguity.
07/20/16
It's hard to be sneaky when you've got a psychic about.
Light and Shadow
07/21/16
BattleStarX: The only problem with having a psychic in your group is that he knows everyone's embarrassing secrets.
Redkirby
07/21/16
This kinda makes me wonder how many OTHER secrets Shat'l knows.
Warpstar
07/21/16
Get wrecked, Aika! Shat'l can see better than you!
Elemental Kirby
07/21/16
Then why did Shat'l not detect Fune? I mean by the common eyes, ears and sense, he was a Kirby. But Shat'l has abilities that should have made clear what his intentions were.
Ultizeta
07/21/16
Elemental Kirby: ...I direct you to panel 2 of this page.
Nashew
07/21/16
That is never that
Elemental Kirby
07/21/16
Ultizeta: Yes, I know but what about the future or mind-reading?
Ultizeta
07/21/16
Elemental Kirby: ...Are you reading panel 2
Wake transformed into a Simirror and used magic to ward himself from Shat'l
We've seen in the past that this kind of magic (Master Green, Gigi, Kiina) can bypass Shat'l's sight and mind reading
What do you not understand, I legitimately don't get it
guestuser
07/21/16
Ultizeta It seems that he did read Panel 2. However, what you just said is not written in that panel. It's shown in the image.
Honestly, I didn't really understand what was happening in the image myself, but that comment made it clear.
Elemental Kirby
07/22/16
Ultizeta: It was the image that confused me, I just sometimes don't understand things clearly and I try and understand by asking the author. Thanks for your comments Ultizeta and Planetbox, I understand more clearly now, sorry I have memory problems and I'll try to not ask obvious questions anymore.
Fusion Kirby
07/22/16
'Eyy Cameo since the part I was in! OwO
EDIT: Ultizeta: Have there been any stabs at the Anime in the comic, or have there not been?
Ultizeta
07/23/16
Fusion Kirby: Kirby: Right Back at Ya? I've only referenced it once, I don't see why you'd specifically want to see "stabs".
Light and Shadow
07/23/16
Ultizeta: Wait. What was the reference? I think I missed it.
Ultizeta
07/23/16
Light and Shadow: http://kirbysadventure.smackjeeves.com/comics/1977081/lessons-learned-part-20/
Light and Shadow
07/24/16
Ultizeta: Oh right the recipe with Kirby replacing Zebon. Thanks.
Ultizeta
07/30/17
More Aika fixes.
Also, I just figure I should mention it, since this page confused a LOT of people. Specifically, the second panel. I got a bit indignant about it down below, but eh. What I was TRYING to get across here is that Wake, as a fugitive from the Mirror World, got help from ANOTHER Mirror World fugitive (Wiz) in order to magically hide himself from Shat'l's psychic abilities (or, rather, those abilities in general). Thus, we see him take shape of a Simirror in panel 2 as he guises himself. Does that clear things up?
Dunno why I'm asking since likely the people who got confused won't be reading this anyway, but whatever. I suppose I needed a better text bubble caption for this kind of scene, which is good to note for the future: avoid ambiguity.
Part 32
Original Author's Comment:
07/24/16
Stuff happens
Stuff happens
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
BattleStarX
07/24/16
Like Gigi, I feel practically naked without a hat on my head.
Just one of those things.
Redkirby
07/24/16
That moment when you realize your shocking discovery was pointless.
Light and Shadow
07/24/16
My life in a nutshell.
"Hey guys did you hear about the thing?"
"Yes we have. Don't you have anything original to add?"
SuperScratchkat
07/24/16
fun fact: if you print this page out, you'll run out of red ink
Warpstar
07/24/16
You ran so fast for nothing.
Exercise?
No.
Elemental Kirby
07/24/16
Ryka in the the last panel is exactly what I would say if I was told something that I did had no point.
Nashew
07/24/16
Well you get to know things that not many other people know right now. That's cool.
SuperScratchkat: I now have a headcanon that you print out every single Kirby Adventure page and have a giant binder full of them and that's why you have this knowledge.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
07/24/16
SuperScratchkat: and you know this... why?
SuperScratchkat
07/24/16
Nashew: Many binders. Many comics.
All mine. Forever.
SuperScratchkat
07/24/16
KirbyFighterDeluxe: Every day I print out every image I view on the internet and glue them to my ceiling.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
07/25/16
SuperScratchkat: ooooooookay
that must be quite an interesting ceiling
SuperScratchkat
07/25/16
KirbyFighterDeluxe: My ceiling is more interesting than yours will ever be.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
07/25/16
SuperScratchkat: dude i used to have glow-in-the-dark stars on my ceiling i know at least a little bit about interesting ceilings ok
guestuser
07/25/16
Looks like Gigi has her priorities straight.
SuperScratchkat
07/25/16
KirbyFighterDeluxe: yeah so did i so my ceiling experiences are still better get rekt
KirbyFighterDeluxe
07/26/16
SuperScratchkat: ok i admit defeat
07/24/16
Like Gigi, I feel practically naked without a hat on my head.
Just one of those things.
Redkirby
07/24/16
That moment when you realize your shocking discovery was pointless.
Light and Shadow
07/24/16
My life in a nutshell.
"Hey guys did you hear about the thing?"
"Yes we have. Don't you have anything original to add?"
SuperScratchkat
07/24/16
fun fact: if you print this page out, you'll run out of red ink
Warpstar
07/24/16
You ran so fast for nothing.
Exercise?
No.
Elemental Kirby
07/24/16
Ryka in the the last panel is exactly what I would say if I was told something that I did had no point.
Nashew
07/24/16
Well you get to know things that not many other people know right now. That's cool.
SuperScratchkat: I now have a headcanon that you print out every single Kirby Adventure page and have a giant binder full of them and that's why you have this knowledge.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
07/24/16
SuperScratchkat: and you know this... why?
SuperScratchkat
07/24/16
Nashew: Many binders. Many comics.
All mine. Forever.
SuperScratchkat
07/24/16
KirbyFighterDeluxe: Every day I print out every image I view on the internet and glue them to my ceiling.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
07/25/16
SuperScratchkat: ooooooookay
that must be quite an interesting ceiling
SuperScratchkat
07/25/16
KirbyFighterDeluxe: My ceiling is more interesting than yours will ever be.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
07/25/16
SuperScratchkat: dude i used to have glow-in-the-dark stars on my ceiling i know at least a little bit about interesting ceilings ok
guestuser
07/25/16
Looks like Gigi has her priorities straight.
SuperScratchkat
07/25/16
KirbyFighterDeluxe: yeah so did i so my ceiling experiences are still better get rekt
KirbyFighterDeluxe
07/26/16
SuperScratchkat: ok i admit defeat
Part 33
Original Author's Comment:
07/27/16
Don't you just love retconning
Don't you just love retconning
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
Nashew
07/27/16
This isn't anything Kirby did, Hali. This all just kinda... happened.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
07/27/16
Wait, so who's in the higher position here?
SuperScratchkat
07/27/16
man this is some intense youtube drama right here
...
remember when superscratchkat made good comments
Redkirby
07/27/16
Looks like Hali is warring with Zykan for the position of "most hated character."
CapedLuigisYoshi
07/27/16
To be fair, I would consider Dark Matter's presence the most important of recent events, were I in Hali's position.
Light and Shadow
07/27/16
Really the only thing in that first batch of information not relevant to her would be Dark Matter is good.
And because my autocorrect turned Dark Matter into Dork Matter, I have now laughed myself off my computer chair onto a stone floor. Ouch.
Warpstar
07/27/16
SuperScratchkat: what are you talking about
Elemental Kirby
07/27/16
I'm surprised she acted so (Kinda Small-like in that type of situation) 'calm', most directors from my experience would burst into flames of rage, confusion and strict yelling.
guestuser
07/27/16
Redkirby: Scuse, but Hali is best Kirby, she must be loved and protected.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
07/27/16
Light and Shadow: your autocorrect isn't wrong
SuperScratchkat
07/27/16
Warpstar: a lot of things, warpstar. quantum mechanics. the graphic design of sonic the hedgehog. garlic bread. so much is discussed at any time that
07/27/16
This isn't anything Kirby did, Hali. This all just kinda... happened.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
07/27/16
Wait, so who's in the higher position here?
SuperScratchkat
07/27/16
man this is some intense youtube drama right here
...
remember when superscratchkat made good comments
Redkirby
07/27/16
Looks like Hali is warring with Zykan for the position of "most hated character."
CapedLuigisYoshi
07/27/16
To be fair, I would consider Dark Matter's presence the most important of recent events, were I in Hali's position.
Light and Shadow
07/27/16
Really the only thing in that first batch of information not relevant to her would be Dark Matter is good.
And because my autocorrect turned Dark Matter into Dork Matter, I have now laughed myself off my computer chair onto a stone floor. Ouch.
Warpstar
07/27/16
SuperScratchkat: what are you talking about
Elemental Kirby
07/27/16
I'm surprised she acted so (Kinda Small-like in that type of situation) 'calm', most directors from my experience would burst into flames of rage, confusion and strict yelling.
guestuser
07/27/16
Redkirby: Scuse, but Hali is best Kirby, she must be loved and protected.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
07/27/16
Light and Shadow: your autocorrect isn't wrong
SuperScratchkat
07/27/16
Warpstar: a lot of things, warpstar. quantum mechanics. the graphic design of sonic the hedgehog. garlic bread. so much is discussed at any time that
Part 34
Original Author's Comment:
08/01/16
I wasn't happy with the direction I was taking this particular page, so in the end, I threw in Dark Matter again to get things back on track. It's surprising how well he works.
That should be his new slogan. "Need motivation? Just add Dark Matter!"
I wasn't happy with the direction I was taking this particular page, so in the end, I threw in Dark Matter again to get things back on track. It's surprising how well he works.
That should be his new slogan. "Need motivation? Just add Dark Matter!"
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
Light and Shadow
08/01/16
"Dark Matter! For just three easy payments of $19.99 a month, he'll come over and get your employees motivated again!*"
*Complete satisfaction or their souls back! No extra finance required!
BattleStarX
08/01/16
When your question breaks both physics and grammar rules, you know it's important.
Elemental Kirby
08/01/16
Ultizeta: "He'll literally scare the laziness out of ya!"
Warpstar
08/01/16
Oh yeah, well, what's wrong with YOU?
SuperScratchkat
08/01/16
my headcanon that all non-serious dark matter voices are just bill cipher is only strengthened by their expression on this page
guestuser
08/01/16
My guess as to what will happen in the next comic is...
Dark Matter is actually bad and will cause chaos, confusion, and possesion around the Squad.
Kirby's staring into Dark Matter's eye right now... Uh-oh.
EDIT: I was also going to say that I think Dark Matter is Mysterious Shadow Guy.
CapedLuigisYoshi
08/01/16
Non-evil Dark Matter improves any situation.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
08/01/16
"Order now at 1-800-ULTIZETA!"
Redkirby
08/01/16
Dark Matter is the ultimate plot device.
littlekirby61524
08/01/16
The best excuse to have when you can use him when you can't think of a better way to get things done.
Nashew
08/01/16
SuperScratchkat: Considering it's Ulti's headcanon too, that's basically canon.
SuperScratchkat
08/01/16
Nashew: oh yeah i forgot about that
honestly me and him seem to have very similar views on dark matter because i was headcanoning a bill cipher voice for my own dark matter like a year ago
08/01/16
"Dark Matter! For just three easy payments of $19.99 a month, he'll come over and get your employees motivated again!*"
*Complete satisfaction or their souls back! No extra finance required!
BattleStarX
08/01/16
When your question breaks both physics and grammar rules, you know it's important.
Elemental Kirby
08/01/16
Ultizeta: "He'll literally scare the laziness out of ya!"
Warpstar
08/01/16
Oh yeah, well, what's wrong with YOU?
SuperScratchkat
08/01/16
my headcanon that all non-serious dark matter voices are just bill cipher is only strengthened by their expression on this page
guestuser
08/01/16
My guess as to what will happen in the next comic is...
Dark Matter is actually bad and will cause chaos, confusion, and possesion around the Squad.
Kirby's staring into Dark Matter's eye right now... Uh-oh.
EDIT: I was also going to say that I think Dark Matter is Mysterious Shadow Guy.
CapedLuigisYoshi
08/01/16
Non-evil Dark Matter improves any situation.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
08/01/16
"Order now at 1-800-ULTIZETA!"
Redkirby
08/01/16
Dark Matter is the ultimate plot device.
littlekirby61524
08/01/16
The best excuse to have when you can use him when you can't think of a better way to get things done.
Nashew
08/01/16
SuperScratchkat: Considering it's Ulti's headcanon too, that's basically canon.
SuperScratchkat
08/01/16
Nashew: oh yeah i forgot about that
honestly me and him seem to have very similar views on dark matter because i was headcanoning a bill cipher voice for my own dark matter like a year ago
Part 35
Ulti's Notes:
It may sound extraordinarily weird, but this is still what I came up with to explain away Shat'l's physical weakness that he's had since the very beginning. It's not a canonical fact in regular Kirby games, but I'm allowed to make up my own stuff.
The core conceit behind this idea was that Shat'l's background involved secluded psychic training, a la monk-style meditation and whatnot. But part of the training to become psychic would involve opening up one's self, which would mean losing this "outer layer of skin".
For me, it was meant to be a way to justify Shat'l's physical frailty as a necessary consequence of his psychic powers, as well as having a fun surprise in a flashback where Shat'l was depicted as a golden color instead of white. But in reality, so much talk about skin just kinda made it seem gross lol
The core conceit behind this idea was that Shat'l's background involved secluded psychic training, a la monk-style meditation and whatnot. But part of the training to become psychic would involve opening up one's self, which would mean losing this "outer layer of skin".
For me, it was meant to be a way to justify Shat'l's physical frailty as a necessary consequence of his psychic powers, as well as having a fun surprise in a flashback where Shat'l was depicted as a golden color instead of white. But in reality, so much talk about skin just kinda made it seem gross lol
Original Author's Comment:
08/03/16
BattleStarX can confirm that this is an idea I've had explaining Shat'l's physical weakness for a good long while now.
BattleStarX can also probably confirm that somewhere deep down, I can have the strangest ideas.
BattleStarX can confirm that this is an idea I've had explaining Shat'l's physical weakness for a good long while now.
BattleStarX can also probably confirm that somewhere deep down, I can have the strangest ideas.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
BattleStarX
08/03/16
And I can also confirmed that I almost took advantage of it by giving Shat'l an Extremely Cute Hug of Utter Doom, but I decided against it.
guestuser
08/03/16
Aw, no evil Dark Matter. I thought that the happy-happy-fun time thing was just Dark Matter pretending to be good.
By the way, "this outer skin layer is what gives Kirbies their distinct colors" caused me to wonder... What color was Shat'l?
Also, typo in the 7th panel.
Warpstar
08/03/16
@Kirbyfan27: That is a good question...
SuperScratchkat
08/03/16
or maybe shat'l just got rid of his outer layer because he was the same color as someone else and ripping his own skin off was cheaper than buying a spray paint or somethin'
thats probably it
Light and Shadow
08/03/16
Kirbys have layers?
Also this is one of the least secure secret organizations in existence. Everyone has a secret!
Redkirby
08/03/16
Well at least Shat'l got Hali distracted from being pissed at Kirby.
Alienoid
08/03/16
Ultizeta: Wasn't his physical weakness already mentioned in his bio a while ago, if not still now? This definitely isn't news to me.
Elemental Kirby
08/03/16
Light and Shadow: Shouldn't there be secrets for higher ranks and the leader to protect the organization and try to stop traitors from stealing dangerous equipment? I mean they suck and but still.
Ultizeta
08/03/16
Alienoid: Well, yeah, we've known Shat'l has been physically weak since like page 4 of the whole comic. Now there's just an actual explanation for why he's like that rather than just "yeah he's physically weak". It's the explanation that's new, not what it's explaining.
Guest
08/03/16
I think the most interesting part here is
"When i was training to become a psychic"
cuz I was led to believe Shat'l was naturally a psychic.
On a side note, Dark Matter is now bored.
This might be dangerous.
BattleStarX
08/03/16
Ultizeta: Unlike, say, my Kimsy, who is flimsy because of Rule of Funny and nothing else.
Light and Shadow
08/03/16
Elemental Kirby: But also not telling your higher ups about the reason for your physical weakness, that you're actually a spy working for the enemy (okay that one makes sense), that you are a shapeshifter pretending to be a kirby so as to infiltrate their ranks(another that makes sense), or that you are another shapeshifter intent on stopping someone who has tricked his way into your group? Any other secret twists I didn't mention?
Elemental Kirby
08/04/16
Light and Shadow: Yea I get it. But sometimes, once again if told said secret in organization, spies can easily use that against you. Yet it is a very valid point telling your higher ups your backstory and weakness too.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
08/04/16
am i really looking at 14 comments talking about the skin of a fictional species
Guest
08/04/16
So Kirbies have layers like onions?
Nashew
08/05/16
"This outer skin layer is also what gives Kirbies their distinct colors."
So here's the important question: What color was Shat'l before?
08/03/16
And I can also confirmed that I almost took advantage of it by giving Shat'l an Extremely Cute Hug of Utter Doom, but I decided against it.
guestuser
08/03/16
Aw, no evil Dark Matter. I thought that the happy-happy-fun time thing was just Dark Matter pretending to be good.
By the way, "this outer skin layer is what gives Kirbies their distinct colors" caused me to wonder... What color was Shat'l?
Also, typo in the 7th panel.
Warpstar
08/03/16
@Kirbyfan27: That is a good question...
SuperScratchkat
08/03/16
or maybe shat'l just got rid of his outer layer because he was the same color as someone else and ripping his own skin off was cheaper than buying a spray paint or somethin'
thats probably it
Light and Shadow
08/03/16
Kirbys have layers?
Also this is one of the least secure secret organizations in existence. Everyone has a secret!
Redkirby
08/03/16
Well at least Shat'l got Hali distracted from being pissed at Kirby.
Alienoid
08/03/16
Ultizeta: Wasn't his physical weakness already mentioned in his bio a while ago, if not still now? This definitely isn't news to me.
Elemental Kirby
08/03/16
Light and Shadow: Shouldn't there be secrets for higher ranks and the leader to protect the organization and try to stop traitors from stealing dangerous equipment? I mean they suck and but still.
Ultizeta
08/03/16
Alienoid: Well, yeah, we've known Shat'l has been physically weak since like page 4 of the whole comic. Now there's just an actual explanation for why he's like that rather than just "yeah he's physically weak". It's the explanation that's new, not what it's explaining.
Guest
08/03/16
I think the most interesting part here is
"When i was training to become a psychic"
cuz I was led to believe Shat'l was naturally a psychic.
On a side note, Dark Matter is now bored.
This might be dangerous.
BattleStarX
08/03/16
Ultizeta: Unlike, say, my Kimsy, who is flimsy because of Rule of Funny and nothing else.
Light and Shadow
08/03/16
Elemental Kirby: But also not telling your higher ups about the reason for your physical weakness, that you're actually a spy working for the enemy (okay that one makes sense), that you are a shapeshifter pretending to be a kirby so as to infiltrate their ranks(another that makes sense), or that you are another shapeshifter intent on stopping someone who has tricked his way into your group? Any other secret twists I didn't mention?
Elemental Kirby
08/04/16
Light and Shadow: Yea I get it. But sometimes, once again if told said secret in organization, spies can easily use that against you. Yet it is a very valid point telling your higher ups your backstory and weakness too.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
08/04/16
am i really looking at 14 comments talking about the skin of a fictional species
Guest
08/04/16
So Kirbies have layers like onions?
Nashew
08/05/16
"This outer skin layer is also what gives Kirbies their distinct colors."
So here's the important question: What color was Shat'l before?
Part 36
Ulti's Notes:
I could have just never revealed the whole 'skin' subplot in the comic and left it on the cutting room floor too, but while the flashbacks and ideas I had around Shat'l's past were unimportant, what DID feel important was establishing the failure of Shat'l's psychic abilities in current day. For me, the easiest way to explain that was to use the 'skin' idea to have it be growing back, and thus that's what's causing Shat'l to lose some of his powers.
Also, Panel 2 is one of my favorite panels. Dark Matter's snarky reply to Kirby is so fucking hilarious to me.
Also, Panel 2 is one of my favorite panels. Dark Matter's snarky reply to Kirby is so fucking hilarious to me.
Original Author's Comment:
08/05/16
There's too much talking about skin in this comic. Let's rectify this in the next page.
There's too much talking about skin in this comic. Let's rectify this in the next page.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
Kebi_in_your_pants
08/05/16
I like skin, they're easy and comfy to wear!
Except when it isn't.
BattleStarX
08/05/16
The moment the skin is back I'm going to cause an inter-dimensional incident and throw Shat'l at the twins for a power hug.
Warpstar
08/05/16
Pffft, like tying him up and throwing him in a closet will make it better, Kirby.
i think you all look the same because it's a sprite comic though
Elemental Kirby
08/05/16
Maybe a helmet that helps with his psychic powers
SuperScratchkat
08/06/16
okay so my last comment was a joke but apparently shat'l is just really open to ripping his skin off jesus
Djoing
08/06/16
Just replace the word skin with Jell-o.
Light and Shadow
08/06/16
Shat'l just needs the proper training.
100 Push ups
100 Sit ups
100 Squats
Followed by a 10km jog every day
And he won't be able to use a heater or air conditioner in the Summer or Winter to build up endurance.
You will know the training's working when your skin falls off.
guestuser
08/06/16
Wait...
...
..!
Are we going to find out what color Shat'l was before?
EDIT: I hope he's gray. It would give me more of a reason to use gray Kirby in SSB4.
BattleStarX
08/06/16
@Kirbyfan27: Maybe. Though I hope for Shat'l's sake, it's not yellow. Ulti has a penchant for murdering yellow kirbies.
Nashew
08/06/16
BattleStarX: *secretly hoping he was some sort of yellow*
guestuser
08/06/16
BattleStarX: But yellow's my favorite color!
guestuser
08/06/16
Elemental Kirby: Not a helmet. A "COOL HAT", maybe.
*winkity wink*
08/05/16
I like skin, they're easy and comfy to wear!
Except when it isn't.
BattleStarX
08/05/16
The moment the skin is back I'm going to cause an inter-dimensional incident and throw Shat'l at the twins for a power hug.
Warpstar
08/05/16
Pffft, like tying him up and throwing him in a closet will make it better, Kirby.
i think you all look the same because it's a sprite comic though
Elemental Kirby
08/05/16
Maybe a helmet that helps with his psychic powers
SuperScratchkat
08/06/16
okay so my last comment was a joke but apparently shat'l is just really open to ripping his skin off jesus
Djoing
08/06/16
Just replace the word skin with Jell-o.
Light and Shadow
08/06/16
Shat'l just needs the proper training.
100 Push ups
100 Sit ups
100 Squats
Followed by a 10km jog every day
And he won't be able to use a heater or air conditioner in the Summer or Winter to build up endurance.
You will know the training's working when your skin falls off.
guestuser
08/06/16
Wait...
...
..!
Are we going to find out what color Shat'l was before?
EDIT: I hope he's gray. It would give me more of a reason to use gray Kirby in SSB4.
BattleStarX
08/06/16
@Kirbyfan27: Maybe. Though I hope for Shat'l's sake, it's not yellow. Ulti has a penchant for murdering yellow kirbies.
Nashew
08/06/16
BattleStarX: *secretly hoping he was some sort of yellow*
guestuser
08/06/16
BattleStarX: But yellow's my favorite color!
guestuser
08/06/16
Elemental Kirby: Not a helmet. A "COOL HAT", maybe.
*winkity wink*
Part 37
Original Author's Comment:
08/12/16
Sometimes, you've just gotta spell it out for people.
Sometimes, you've just gotta spell it out for people.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
CapedLuigisYoshi
08/12/16
I'll at least agree that choosing to actively oppose a group containing Kirby might not be the most logical idea.
Light and Shadow
08/13/16
So let me guess this straight (and pardon language): The whole Talzo thing happened because Hali was an asshole who didn't investigate a threat to the organization further and blamed it on someone without even hearing them out or giving them a reason for why they were dishonorably discharged. And SHE felt like she was in the right until Kirby had to flat out say it!?
Redkirby
08/13/16
Light and Shadow: Well it is Hali, the kirby who refused to take Talzo's gang breaking into Division A's base seriously.
Kirby Adventure should just end with Hali and Zykan having a fight to the death.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
08/13/16
...oh.
Well that makes a lot of sense.
cue everyone's minds exploding.
SuperScratchkat
08/13/16
Donut12345: nice comment kid
Elemental Kirby
08/13/16
Redkirby: I would LOVE Hali to kick his butt, I dislike Zykan.
Nashew
08/13/16
Light and Shadow: I feel like there was likely good reason to believe Talzo was the one selling secrets. We just don't know yet what that reason is. Perhaps Hali was informed of Talzo's supposed treachery by... oh, Idunno, maybe Wake? Or at least someone interested in removing any chance of Wake being suspected of it...
Also, http://kirbysadventure.smackjeeves.com/comics/1071998/escape-part-23/
"He worked alone"
"We discovered Talzo was selling secrets"
There could've been reasonable evidence against him considering these two lines.
guestuser
08/13/16
...For a second I thought he was going to say that Hali was actually evil and kicked Talzo out because he found out something he shouldn't.
08/12/16
I'll at least agree that choosing to actively oppose a group containing Kirby might not be the most logical idea.
Light and Shadow
08/13/16
So let me guess this straight (and pardon language): The whole Talzo thing happened because Hali was an asshole who didn't investigate a threat to the organization further and blamed it on someone without even hearing them out or giving them a reason for why they were dishonorably discharged. And SHE felt like she was in the right until Kirby had to flat out say it!?
Redkirby
08/13/16
Light and Shadow: Well it is Hali, the kirby who refused to take Talzo's gang breaking into Division A's base seriously.
Kirby Adventure should just end with Hali and Zykan having a fight to the death.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
08/13/16
...oh.
Well that makes a lot of sense.
cue everyone's minds exploding.
SuperScratchkat
08/13/16
Donut12345: nice comment kid
Elemental Kirby
08/13/16
Redkirby: I would LOVE Hali to kick his butt, I dislike Zykan.
Nashew
08/13/16
Light and Shadow: I feel like there was likely good reason to believe Talzo was the one selling secrets. We just don't know yet what that reason is. Perhaps Hali was informed of Talzo's supposed treachery by... oh, Idunno, maybe Wake? Or at least someone interested in removing any chance of Wake being suspected of it...
Also, http://kirbysadventure.smackjeeves.com/comics/1071998/escape-part-23/
"He worked alone"
"We discovered Talzo was selling secrets"
There could've been reasonable evidence against him considering these two lines.
guestuser
08/13/16
...For a second I thought he was going to say that Hali was actually evil and kicked Talzo out because he found out something he shouldn't.
Part 38
Original Author's Comment:
08/14/16
Flashbacks are the best way to tell a story, but we're not done quite yet. What really DID go down during that sparsely-detailed scene of Talzo being kicked out? We're about to find out...
Flashbacks are the best way to tell a story, but we're not done quite yet. What really DID go down during that sparsely-detailed scene of Talzo being kicked out? We're about to find out...
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
Warpstar
08/14/16
Talzo really does seems so innocent, though. I mean, it could be possible that Wake could have shapeshifted and lied.
Nashew
08/14/16
Considering Wake is a shapeshifter and all, plus was obscured by a disguise, it's fairly obvious by now that the person overheard was in fact, Wake. Now I'm interested to see what Talzo says in this conversation that placed the guilt on him.
SuperScratchkat
08/14/16
ooooh, flashbacks~
Redkirby
08/14/16
I'm more interested in what exactly Talzo's position was prior to getting kicked out.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
08/15/16
This is getting really interesting and I'm starting to love this plot
I mean, not that I didn't already.
Light and Shadow
08/15/16
Nashew: Or Wake could have turned into the Mumbie and exploited that "Mumbies can't lie" clause by lying about Talzo.
Nashew
08/15/16
Light and Shadow: Look at the Mumbie's color scheme though. Granted, it's undersaturated for the sake of the flashback, but it's pretty clearly not colored like Wake, despite the fact that both the Kirby form and the Sword Knight form had the same color scheme. So while it's not impossible for that to be the case, it's extremely unlikely.
08/14/16
Talzo really does seems so innocent, though. I mean, it could be possible that Wake could have shapeshifted and lied.
Nashew
08/14/16
Considering Wake is a shapeshifter and all, plus was obscured by a disguise, it's fairly obvious by now that the person overheard was in fact, Wake. Now I'm interested to see what Talzo says in this conversation that placed the guilt on him.
SuperScratchkat
08/14/16
ooooh, flashbacks~
Redkirby
08/14/16
I'm more interested in what exactly Talzo's position was prior to getting kicked out.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
08/15/16
This is getting really interesting and I'm starting to love this plot
I mean, not that I didn't already.
Light and Shadow
08/15/16
Nashew: Or Wake could have turned into the Mumbie and exploited that "Mumbies can't lie" clause by lying about Talzo.
Nashew
08/15/16
Light and Shadow: Look at the Mumbie's color scheme though. Granted, it's undersaturated for the sake of the flashback, but it's pretty clearly not colored like Wake, despite the fact that both the Kirby form and the Sword Knight form had the same color scheme. So while it's not impossible for that to be the case, it's extremely unlikely.
Part 39
Ulti's Notes:
Having flashbacks to Talzo's dismissal meant that there were a few scenes from previous comics that I was able to fully elaborate on more, such as Fanhal's promotion and Talzo's actual firing.
The idea of Talzo being framed was one set up since his appearance in Escape. The idea would be that he'd be akin to my own Zuko from Avatar: The Last Airbender, in that he'd spend a while as a major antagonist, before being shown the error of his ways/line of thinking and wind up becoming a main protagonist instead. The method I used to plan for that was to have it so that he was misguided and misled by a corruptive influence in the MSG, and his good intentions were warped into single-mindedly focusing on revenge. This revenge would be thrown off once it was revealed that Talzo never did what he was accused of, and that Hali made a mistake when firing him.
While not exactly... as STRONG of an idea, on paper, for an antagonist becoming a protagonist, it was still a decent enough idea in its own right, and it was perhaps the most important loose end to wrap up out of all of the things I had been slowly setting up over the course of the comic. While Talzo becoming a good guy definitely didn't have time to be utilized much in the comic as a whole, let alone him becoming a main protagonist, the reveal that he was framed and the whole story around that was the idea that was retained most out of my plans that got rearranged. Hell, Chapter 5 of the comic's original roadmap was around when this information would be found out originally anyway! So even the timing of this reveal wasn't too far off the map in terms of being sped-up or pushed into being revealed.
The idea of Talzo being framed was one set up since his appearance in Escape. The idea would be that he'd be akin to my own Zuko from Avatar: The Last Airbender, in that he'd spend a while as a major antagonist, before being shown the error of his ways/line of thinking and wind up becoming a main protagonist instead. The method I used to plan for that was to have it so that he was misguided and misled by a corruptive influence in the MSG, and his good intentions were warped into single-mindedly focusing on revenge. This revenge would be thrown off once it was revealed that Talzo never did what he was accused of, and that Hali made a mistake when firing him.
While not exactly... as STRONG of an idea, on paper, for an antagonist becoming a protagonist, it was still a decent enough idea in its own right, and it was perhaps the most important loose end to wrap up out of all of the things I had been slowly setting up over the course of the comic. While Talzo becoming a good guy definitely didn't have time to be utilized much in the comic as a whole, let alone him becoming a main protagonist, the reveal that he was framed and the whole story around that was the idea that was retained most out of my plans that got rearranged. Hell, Chapter 5 of the comic's original roadmap was around when this information would be found out originally anyway! So even the timing of this reveal wasn't too far off the map in terms of being sped-up or pushed into being revealed.
Original Author's Comment:
08/15/16
Questions are answered, but new ones should arise as well.
Questions are answered, but new ones should arise as well.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
BattleStarX
08/15/16
Bombs are clearly the best restraining device available.
Nashew
08/15/16
Okay, so I feel like Hali's decision was justified in this case, but it probably could've been handled better.
Although I'm not quite sure how Talzo went from "oh no I got fired" to "I will freaking murder Hali" unless he's just a psychopath.
Redkirby
08/16/16
Nashew: Well, seeing as how the person Hali brought along through bombs at him...
It also might have something to do with the Mysterious Shadowy Guy.
SuperScratchkat
08/16/16
Nashew: not sure he's gotten murdery yet. i'd certainly want to get back to them and get to the bottom of it, maybe that's what he meant?
Nashew
08/16/16
SuperScratchkat: I'm referring to Escape! Part 13 here. How he got from this to that.
Redkirby's guess is probably pretty accurate though.
Light and Shadow
08/16/16
Still thinking it could've been handled better if she told him the reason for the investigation rather than saying "You know what you did."
Elemental Kirby
08/16/16
I feel as if this WHOLE thing could have been avoided if they just talked out the problem and investigated more into it.
Warpstar
08/16/16
Nashew: Might be because the, "You brought this guy to try and blow me up?! For nothing!?"
I feel like Hali is really illogical at times, not to say I don't like her, she's good. But you didn't explain your reason for firing him.
If I were Talzo I would have demanded an explanation.
Kebi_in_your_pants
08/16/16
Being needlessly vague is how most of us create our own enemies, don't let this be you!
KirbyFighterDeluxe
08/17/16
Jarkes: sounds about right
Redkirby
08/17/16
Jarkes: For some reason this comic reminds more off Kamen Rider Gaim.
guestuser
08/18/16
I know isn't exactly related to the drama at hand, but I made a discovery you may not have noticed.
Fune + Wake = Fake!
It all adds up.
08/15/16
Bombs are clearly the best restraining device available.
Nashew
08/15/16
Okay, so I feel like Hali's decision was justified in this case, but it probably could've been handled better.
Although I'm not quite sure how Talzo went from "oh no I got fired" to "I will freaking murder Hali" unless he's just a psychopath.
Redkirby
08/16/16
Nashew: Well, seeing as how the person Hali brought along through bombs at him...
It also might have something to do with the Mysterious Shadowy Guy.
SuperScratchkat
08/16/16
Nashew: not sure he's gotten murdery yet. i'd certainly want to get back to them and get to the bottom of it, maybe that's what he meant?
Nashew
08/16/16
SuperScratchkat: I'm referring to Escape! Part 13 here. How he got from this to that.
Redkirby's guess is probably pretty accurate though.
Light and Shadow
08/16/16
Still thinking it could've been handled better if she told him the reason for the investigation rather than saying "You know what you did."
Elemental Kirby
08/16/16
I feel as if this WHOLE thing could have been avoided if they just talked out the problem and investigated more into it.
Warpstar
08/16/16
Nashew: Might be because the, "You brought this guy to try and blow me up?! For nothing!?"
I feel like Hali is really illogical at times, not to say I don't like her, she's good. But you didn't explain your reason for firing him.
If I were Talzo I would have demanded an explanation.
Kebi_in_your_pants
08/16/16
Being needlessly vague is how most of us create our own enemies, don't let this be you!
KirbyFighterDeluxe
08/17/16
Jarkes: sounds about right
Redkirby
08/17/16
Jarkes: For some reason this comic reminds more off Kamen Rider Gaim.
guestuser
08/18/16
I know isn't exactly related to the drama at hand, but I made a discovery you may not have noticed.
Fune + Wake = Fake!
It all adds up.
Part 40
Original Author's Comment:
08/18/16
That's the easy way out.
Probably will be a bit before the next comic, moving back to college this weekend.
That's the easy way out.
Probably will be a bit before the next comic, moving back to college this weekend.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
Warpstar
08/18/16
Ultizeta: I am very sorry for you.
Sure he was suspicious, but he same can be said about you Hali. Not letting him defend himself.
Light and Shadow
08/18/16
I feel like somehow Wake will be able to prevent this. Probably with whatever magic he used to get around Shat'l's defenses when he first infiltrated.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
08/18/16
"He tried to KILL ME."
No, he didn't, there was literally no implication that he was even going to pounce on her. There was merely a single "WHY I OUGHTA-" which is usually only used for insults and/or threats and means nothing else.
Another reason why Hali is a terrible character imo
Ultizeta
08/18/16
KirbyFighterDeluxe: http://kirbysadventure.smackjeeves.com/comics/1063262/escape-part-13/
KirbyFighterDeluxe
08/18/16
Ultizeta: ...oh
i retract literally every statement i just said
it's been too many years since i've read anything before infiltration tbh
Redkirby
08/18/16
Good 'ol Shat'l. Always there to sort things out.
Elemental Kirby
08/18/16
Ultizeta: That's fine Ultizeta, it adds to the suspense.
Also promise me something.......
Knock the professors' socks off. ;)
Nashew
08/20/16
I'm sure Wake will be totally okay with this.
primpuff
08/21/16
Huh.
08/18/16
Ultizeta: I am very sorry for you.
Sure he was suspicious, but he same can be said about you Hali. Not letting him defend himself.
Light and Shadow
08/18/16
I feel like somehow Wake will be able to prevent this. Probably with whatever magic he used to get around Shat'l's defenses when he first infiltrated.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
08/18/16
"He tried to KILL ME."
No, he didn't, there was literally no implication that he was even going to pounce on her. There was merely a single "WHY I OUGHTA-" which is usually only used for insults and/or threats and means nothing else.
Another reason why Hali is a terrible character imo
Ultizeta
08/18/16
KirbyFighterDeluxe: http://kirbysadventure.smackjeeves.com/comics/1063262/escape-part-13/
KirbyFighterDeluxe
08/18/16
Ultizeta: ...oh
i retract literally every statement i just said
it's been too many years since i've read anything before infiltration tbh
Redkirby
08/18/16
Good 'ol Shat'l. Always there to sort things out.
Elemental Kirby
08/18/16
Ultizeta: That's fine Ultizeta, it adds to the suspense.
Also promise me something.......
Knock the professors' socks off. ;)
Nashew
08/20/16
I'm sure Wake will be totally okay with this.
primpuff
08/21/16
Huh.
Part 41
Original Author's Comment:
09/02/16
I'm back! Hopefully. Probably.
While I was getting situated at college and getting used to the new schedule, screwing around online made me happy to realize that the fan-created Kirby Adventure TV Tropes page from a while back has actually been being pretty recently and consistently updated lately, which is super cool. Whoever's working on that, keep it up, and also you're awesome.
I'm back! Hopefully. Probably.
While I was getting situated at college and getting used to the new schedule, screwing around online made me happy to realize that the fan-created Kirby Adventure TV Tropes page from a while back has actually been being pretty recently and consistently updated lately, which is super cool. Whoever's working on that, keep it up, and also you're awesome.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
Redkirby
09/02/16
Ultizeta: It was me, under the username ReddishGuy1.
What? Everyone needs a hobby.
Light and Shadow
09/02/16
I won't hurt him I'll just invade his mind and display his memories against his will.
Loopholes work every time.
Nashew
09/02/16
Just because it's not illegal doesn't make it okay, Shat'l.
Although considering all that's happened, I think the greater good comes into play here.
Warpstar
09/02/16
Redkirby: Nice.
Well, Drip Drop, if other people aren't okay with you selling info, that's payback.
CapedLuigisYoshi
09/02/16
You'd think Dedede would have made laws addressing the forced entrance of people's minds, given how similar that is to the possession he's experienced multiple times.
Ultizeta
09/02/16
CapedLuigisYoshi: Is Dark Matter likely to listen to any law he'd try to implement?
Elemental Kirby
09/02/16
Ultizeta: Nope, that Dark Matter does whatever he wants. Though luckily, his sensible, kinda.
Also does brain pain count?
KirbyFighterDeluxe
09/02/16
I'd be surprised if King Dedede actually made a law like that.
Or any laws at all.
Also a Tropes page for KA is interesting, not sure if it's popular enough-nevermind, I just realized that AKK has one too and this one recently overtook AKK.
BattleStarX
09/02/16
I pity anyone's sanity if they try to trope out my comic.
I wonder if courts would allow psionic-induced memory broadcasts as admissible evidence...
Redkirby
09/03/16
BattleStarX: Challenge accepted.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
09/03/16
Redkirby: oh no please don't
think about your life
Ultizeta
07/30/17
More Aika.I also fixed Fune's text bubbles in the last panel, since in the next comic we see him in his Wake form, not his Fune form.
09/02/16
Ultizeta: It was me, under the username ReddishGuy1.
What? Everyone needs a hobby.
Light and Shadow
09/02/16
I won't hurt him I'll just invade his mind and display his memories against his will.
Loopholes work every time.
Nashew
09/02/16
Just because it's not illegal doesn't make it okay, Shat'l.
Although considering all that's happened, I think the greater good comes into play here.
Warpstar
09/02/16
Redkirby: Nice.
Well, Drip Drop, if other people aren't okay with you selling info, that's payback.
CapedLuigisYoshi
09/02/16
You'd think Dedede would have made laws addressing the forced entrance of people's minds, given how similar that is to the possession he's experienced multiple times.
Ultizeta
09/02/16
CapedLuigisYoshi: Is Dark Matter likely to listen to any law he'd try to implement?
Elemental Kirby
09/02/16
Ultizeta: Nope, that Dark Matter does whatever he wants. Though luckily, his sensible, kinda.
Also does brain pain count?
KirbyFighterDeluxe
09/02/16
I'd be surprised if King Dedede actually made a law like that.
Or any laws at all.
Also a Tropes page for KA is interesting, not sure if it's popular enough-nevermind, I just realized that AKK has one too and this one recently overtook AKK.
BattleStarX
09/02/16
I pity anyone's sanity if they try to trope out my comic.
I wonder if courts would allow psionic-induced memory broadcasts as admissible evidence...
Redkirby
09/03/16
BattleStarX: Challenge accepted.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
09/03/16
Redkirby: oh no please don't
think about your life
Ultizeta
07/30/17
More Aika.I also fixed Fune's text bubbles in the last panel, since in the next comic we see him in his Wake form, not his Fune form.
Part 42
Ulti's Notes:
I think that over the course of the comic, I showed Wake in this area at least 5 times or so. I don't actually remember the original reason for it, since the reasoning provided in this comic is something concocted for tying Wake/Fune into the Talzo/MSG storyline more strongly. But at least it worked out for something.
Original Author's Comment:
09/05/16
That was abrupt.
That was abrupt.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
SuperScratchkat
09/05/16
that sounds like the thing that someone who was in fact at FAULT would say
Nashew
09/05/16
I wonder who Fune could possibly be working for
Warpstar
09/05/16
Aye, the return of the punctuation lack!
But that should be enough evidence for Talzo's defense.
Ultizeta
09/05/16
Warpstar: As far as I can tell, none of the panels in this comic are lacking punctuation, so I have no idea what you mean by this.
Light and Shadow
09/05/16
Panel 8 is breaking my laptop screen. It thinks it's corrupted so it's trying to autofix itself and freaking out.
CapedLuigisYoshi
09/05/16
woah glitch effects
Also, I guess it's something that past!Fune immediately said the incriminating evidence out loud.
Elemental Kirby
09/05/16
Cool distortion effect.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
09/05/16
Aaaaand now I'm wondering what would happen if Ulti made a comic where somebody has an acid trip.
DarkNut255
09/05/16
Okay, I can comprehend a super potentially-evil being who is probably the shadowy guy being able to corrupt Wake/Fune's memories and therefore Shat'l's (all the apostrophes!) mind, but CREATING SCAN LINES!? HE IS TRULY UNSTOPPABLE.
BattleStarX
09/05/16
Panel 8 looks like an old TV I had as a young lad.
I do not miss that TV.
Warpstar
09/05/16
Ultizeta: No, I was talking about the comments.
Redkirby
09/06/16
So either Fune is working for Wiz, or Fune and Wiz are working for someone else (probably MSG). Or maybe Wiz is MSG.
Redkirby
09/06/16
Jarkes: Where did he say that?
guestuser
09/07/16
I love how Aika is completely unfazed by this. She's just retaining her normal expression.
guestuser
09/07/16
Not sure how Shat'l fainted or something but maybe it's got to do with his psychic powers going away slowly. Maybe it caught up to him. Don't really know if he fully recovered them or not.
09/05/16
that sounds like the thing that someone who was in fact at FAULT would say
Nashew
09/05/16
I wonder who Fune could possibly be working for
Warpstar
09/05/16
Aye, the return of the punctuation lack!
But that should be enough evidence for Talzo's defense.
Ultizeta
09/05/16
Warpstar: As far as I can tell, none of the panels in this comic are lacking punctuation, so I have no idea what you mean by this.
Light and Shadow
09/05/16
Panel 8 is breaking my laptop screen. It thinks it's corrupted so it's trying to autofix itself and freaking out.
CapedLuigisYoshi
09/05/16
woah glitch effects
Also, I guess it's something that past!Fune immediately said the incriminating evidence out loud.
Elemental Kirby
09/05/16
Cool distortion effect.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
09/05/16
Aaaaand now I'm wondering what would happen if Ulti made a comic where somebody has an acid trip.
DarkNut255
09/05/16
Okay, I can comprehend a super potentially-evil being who is probably the shadowy guy being able to corrupt Wake/Fune's memories and therefore Shat'l's (all the apostrophes!) mind, but CREATING SCAN LINES!? HE IS TRULY UNSTOPPABLE.
BattleStarX
09/05/16
Panel 8 looks like an old TV I had as a young lad.
I do not miss that TV.
Warpstar
09/05/16
Ultizeta: No, I was talking about the comments.
Redkirby
09/06/16
So either Fune is working for Wiz, or Fune and Wiz are working for someone else (probably MSG). Or maybe Wiz is MSG.
Redkirby
09/06/16
Jarkes: Where did he say that?
guestuser
09/07/16
I love how Aika is completely unfazed by this. She's just retaining her normal expression.
guestuser
09/07/16
Not sure how Shat'l fainted or something but maybe it's got to do with his psychic powers going away slowly. Maybe it caught up to him. Don't really know if he fully recovered them or not.
Part 43
Ulti's Notes:
kibr
Original Author's Comment:
09/10/16
Look who got her hat back.
Also this:
(I can't figure out how to get it to be centered so just deal with it)
Look who got her hat back.
Also this:
#DarkMatter is trending, but what does Dark Matter think of that? pic.twitter.com/v14lR2l6z4
— Ultizeta (@Ultizeta) September 10, 2016
(I can't figure out how to get it to be centered so just deal with it)
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
Nashew
09/10/16
This seems like there's gonna be a big reveal soon.
BattleStarX
09/10/16
I still love this deliciously silly Dark Matter.
Warpstar
09/10/16
So he's not completely bad!
Redkirby
09/11/16
Plot twist incoming!
Light and Shadow
09/11/16
So if Wake has to give his reports to stay alive and he's trapped in this bubble, unable to make said calls in said specific location, Won't he die?
KirbyFighterDeluxe
09/11/16
...so at this point we have no idea who is evil of their own volition and who is evil just because they're forced to. Except the final boss and maybe Zykan, but you get the idea.
Elemental Kirby
09/11/16
I hope it's some major Kirby enemy!
guestuser
09/11/16
Ulti said it is not going to be a Kirby. So does anyone know who is doing all of this or an idea of the design? Edit:Got a feeling it's maybe the MSG guy
CapedLuigisYoshi
09/11/16
Not sure if "Kibr" is a typo or just yet another nickname Dark Matter made up on the spot.
Also Hali seemed to reeeeally be regretting past choices right about now.
DarkNut255
09/11/16
I have a few theories, but I think I'd just rather wait and see...
Ultizeta
09/11/16
CapedLuigisYoshi: kibr
Ultizeta
07/30/17
Aaand there we go! That's every Aika text bubble in the entire comic, recolored to be readable. Cool. I'm not quite done with revamps yet though.
09/10/16
This seems like there's gonna be a big reveal soon.
BattleStarX
09/10/16
I still love this deliciously silly Dark Matter.
Warpstar
09/10/16
So he's not completely bad!
Redkirby
09/11/16
Plot twist incoming!
Light and Shadow
09/11/16
So if Wake has to give his reports to stay alive and he's trapped in this bubble, unable to make said calls in said specific location, Won't he die?
KirbyFighterDeluxe
09/11/16
...so at this point we have no idea who is evil of their own volition and who is evil just because they're forced to. Except the final boss and maybe Zykan, but you get the idea.
Elemental Kirby
09/11/16
I hope it's some major Kirby enemy!
guestuser
09/11/16
Ulti said it is not going to be a Kirby. So does anyone know who is doing all of this or an idea of the design? Edit:Got a feeling it's maybe the MSG guy
CapedLuigisYoshi
09/11/16
Not sure if "Kibr" is a typo or just yet another nickname Dark Matter made up on the spot.
Also Hali seemed to reeeeally be regretting past choices right about now.
DarkNut255
09/11/16
I have a few theories, but I think I'd just rather wait and see...
Ultizeta
09/11/16
CapedLuigisYoshi: kibr
Ultizeta
07/30/17
Aaand there we go! That's every Aika text bubble in the entire comic, recolored to be readable. Cool. I'm not quite done with revamps yet though.
Part 44
Ulti's Notes:
One thing that felt good about doing so many plot threads all at once here was how I was able to weave them all together. Gigi's treachery and subsequent forgiveness of Ryka and Neona at seeing her regret and desire to be better going forward was already a strong plot point, but by doing it here, I was able to ALSO tie it into Hali's realization that she fucked over Talzo on accident after being misled by Wake's false information. The theme of forgiveness and moving forward is a very Kirby-esque theme, and it worked out well here and makes things flow a lot nicer to boot, since it feels less like a ton of unrelated plot threads are being thrown at the reader one right after another.
Original Author's Comment:
09/13/16
It's true.
It's true.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
Nashew
09/13/16
That really doesn't narrow it down much.
TheGreenShyGuy
09/13/16
I think I might know who it is, and if it's the obvious answer it might be a tad disappointing. I hope it's something crazy.
CapedLuigisYoshi
09/13/16
Clearly that does narrow it down - the fact that he apparently has eyes. Multiple eyes. So at least you know we're not dealing with Dark Matter or Zero here.
Warpstar
09/13/16
I'm thinking of someone, and it'd be a real nice thing if it was him.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
09/13/16
I'm gonna laugh so hard if it's someone like king dedede or something like that
Redkirby
09/13/16
Y'now, it's probably easier to count the enemies Kirby's faced that have two eyes than the ones who don't.
Light and Shadow
09/13/16
Anyone notice Gigi said this guy brought Zykan back from the dead? Granted this could be any number of characters in the Kirby-verse but there are two confirmed on-screen dead characters that come to my mind when I hear that and both would have a good reason for wanting to attack Kirby/his squad.
SuperScratchkat
09/13/16
there are a million better choices but im a sucker for 02 so heres hopin'
Ultizeta
09/13/16
Light and Shadow: I may as well come out and say it, then...
Keito's soul was brought back in time by MSG, who is actually Keeby brought back from the dead also, and so Keito was reincarnated into Zykan for their ultimate plot to enact revenge for the Yellow Kirby genocide
KirbyFighterDeluxe
09/13/16
Ultizeta: literally what
is it bad that i would want to read a story like that
guestuser
09/13/16
Ultizeta:
Oh.
OH.
Nashew
09/13/16
Ultizeta: Here's hoping Halzen gets his revenge too.
Elemental Kirby
09/13/16
Um, that somewhat narrows the identity of the force down.
guestuser
09/14/16
I could only think of Dark Meta Knight for some reason.
guestuser
09/14/16
Oh yeah and I guess that what Zykan means when he is not alive anyway in "Infiltration". This changes some things
guestuser
09/14/16
Ultizeta:
I'm feeling a deja vu.....
guestuser
09/15/16
I don't know why, but I've been thinking it could be Galacta Knight. After all, he did fight the entire squad and lost to Kirby. Plus, red eyes...
Redkirby
09/15/16
@KirbyFan: Yeah but he's dead. and he doesn't have magic abilities.
guestuser
09/16/16
So need to stop comenting so much. But the craziest thing I can think of is Gooey. I don't know why but he kind of has red eyes. Again I can be wrong.
guestuser
09/18/16
There's only a small list of who it might be, but I'm really hoping it's either Necrodeus or Miracle Matter because those guys are underrated.
plasma_knight303
11/13/16
INDOOR VOICE, KIRBY
INDOOR VOICE
09/13/16
That really doesn't narrow it down much.
TheGreenShyGuy
09/13/16
I think I might know who it is, and if it's the obvious answer it might be a tad disappointing. I hope it's something crazy.
CapedLuigisYoshi
09/13/16
Clearly that does narrow it down - the fact that he apparently has eyes. Multiple eyes. So at least you know we're not dealing with Dark Matter or Zero here.
Warpstar
09/13/16
I'm thinking of someone, and it'd be a real nice thing if it was him.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
09/13/16
I'm gonna laugh so hard if it's someone like king dedede or something like that
Redkirby
09/13/16
Y'now, it's probably easier to count the enemies Kirby's faced that have two eyes than the ones who don't.
Light and Shadow
09/13/16
Anyone notice Gigi said this guy brought Zykan back from the dead? Granted this could be any number of characters in the Kirby-verse but there are two confirmed on-screen dead characters that come to my mind when I hear that and both would have a good reason for wanting to attack Kirby/his squad.
SuperScratchkat
09/13/16
there are a million better choices but im a sucker for 02 so heres hopin'
Ultizeta
09/13/16
Light and Shadow: I may as well come out and say it, then...
Keito's soul was brought back in time by MSG, who is actually Keeby brought back from the dead also, and so Keito was reincarnated into Zykan for their ultimate plot to enact revenge for the Yellow Kirby genocide
KirbyFighterDeluxe
09/13/16
Ultizeta: literally what
is it bad that i would want to read a story like that
guestuser
09/13/16
Ultizeta:
Oh.
OH.
Nashew
09/13/16
Ultizeta: Here's hoping Halzen gets his revenge too.
Elemental Kirby
09/13/16
Um, that somewhat narrows the identity of the force down.
guestuser
09/14/16
I could only think of Dark Meta Knight for some reason.
guestuser
09/14/16
Oh yeah and I guess that what Zykan means when he is not alive anyway in "Infiltration". This changes some things
guestuser
09/14/16
Ultizeta:
I'm feeling a deja vu.....
guestuser
09/15/16
I don't know why, but I've been thinking it could be Galacta Knight. After all, he did fight the entire squad and lost to Kirby. Plus, red eyes...
Redkirby
09/15/16
@KirbyFan: Yeah but he's dead. and he doesn't have magic abilities.
guestuser
09/16/16
So need to stop comenting so much. But the craziest thing I can think of is Gooey. I don't know why but he kind of has red eyes. Again I can be wrong.
guestuser
09/18/16
There's only a small list of who it might be, but I'm really hoping it's either Necrodeus or Miracle Matter because those guys are underrated.
plasma_knight303
11/13/16
INDOOR VOICE, KIRBY
INDOOR VOICE
Part 45
Original Author's Comment:
09/19/16
I don't think people were expecting this when I eventually revealed where Talzo's been at since Infiltration.
I don't think people were expecting this when I eventually revealed where Talzo's been at since Infiltration.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
Warpstar
09/19/16
Ultizeta: When did you do that?
Gigi: ...He knows that you know know about his presence and will act accordingly.
Kirby's Reaction: So what you're saying is that we could be under attack from this guy at any moment?
My Reaction: Oooh, cool.
DarkNut255
09/19/16
Meta's gonna take over Dream Land again, isn't he.
Nashew
09/19/16
Wait. MSG has red eyes. That Axe Knight also has red eyes.
IT'S HIM, MAKE THE ARREST.
Thenewdonut
09/19/16
Our real enemy... Is... Really... Bob the evilest waddle Dee!
Redkirby
09/19/16
Yayy! Talzo's good now!
CapedLuigisYoshi
09/19/16
Dark blue puffballs stand together, clearly.
Elemental Kirby
09/20/16
OK, this is where Talzo was, that's cool.
#BLUEPUFFBALLSSTICKTOGETHER
Ultizeta
07/30/17
Now it's Meta Knight's turn.
This also reminds me of how I decided not to change Talzo or FP's dark blue text bubbles. Admittedly, I could have, but it'd be a lot more work for much less of a difference, whereas Meta's bubbles were SO saturated that it was really bad. Talzo's and FP's always were more readable.
09/19/16
Ultizeta: When did you do that?
Gigi: ...He knows that you know know about his presence and will act accordingly.
Kirby's Reaction: So what you're saying is that we could be under attack from this guy at any moment?
My Reaction: Oooh, cool.
DarkNut255
09/19/16
Meta's gonna take over Dream Land again, isn't he.
Nashew
09/19/16
Wait. MSG has red eyes. That Axe Knight also has red eyes.
IT'S HIM, MAKE THE ARREST.
Thenewdonut
09/19/16
Our real enemy... Is... Really... Bob the evilest waddle Dee!
Redkirby
09/19/16
Yayy! Talzo's good now!
CapedLuigisYoshi
09/19/16
Dark blue puffballs stand together, clearly.
Elemental Kirby
09/20/16
OK, this is where Talzo was, that's cool.
#BLUEPUFFBALLSSTICKTOGETHER
Ultizeta
07/30/17
Now it's Meta Knight's turn.
This also reminds me of how I decided not to change Talzo or FP's dark blue text bubbles. Admittedly, I could have, but it'd be a lot more work for much less of a difference, whereas Meta's bubbles were SO saturated that it was really bad. Talzo's and FP's always were more readable.
Part 46
Ulti's Notes:
Talzo originally wasn't mentored by Meta Knight, but I needed him to be elsewhere for the majority of the segment, since everything going on with him necessitated that he wasn't with Zykan and company. By giving him a private mentorship with Meta, it gave him someone from his past that he could turn to in a moment of doubt, as well as giving me an excuse for some of the things he said in the flashback with Hali in regards to why he was at Castle Lololo. Killing two birds with one stone, it's my specialty!
Original Author's Comment:
09/23/16
Zoop bop biddly dop
Zoop bop biddly dop
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
Nashew
09/23/16
Talzo gets character development!
Which means the KAS now effectively has three people on their side who were involved with the person who killed Keito. Things are getting interesting.
TheGreenShyGuy
09/23/16
kind of like that paint, to be honest.
BattleStarX
09/23/16
Hmm... good way to make sure any minions that become former minions can't hide the fact. Must get me some of that paint.
CapedLuigisYoshi
09/23/16
Come on, Meta, it's obviously because Axe didn't want to ruin the whole blue-indigo color scheme going on here.
Light and Shadow
09/23/16
So paint over it?
Elemental Kirby
09/23/16
Now it's proven that anyone that is under mentor by Meta Knight is always going to kick butt.
Redkirby
09/23/16
Maybe Axe Knight just likes that paint job better, Meta Knight.
Don't hate, appreciate.
Warpstar
09/23/16
LIES! YOU'RE A SPRITE!
KirbyFighterDeluxe
09/23/16
It makes him fit next to the other two, though.
SuperScratchkat
09/23/16
axe is the main villain confirmed
guestuser
09/23/16
That explains why he told Hali that he went to that castle thing
primpuff
09/25/16
Or does it? DUN DUN DUNNNNN
Kooper
09/26/16
At least Axe is still loyal to Meta Knight, regardless of what happens.
...Unless he's still some sort of a suspicious t r a i t o r.
09/23/16
Talzo gets character development!
Which means the KAS now effectively has three people on their side who were involved with the person who killed Keito. Things are getting interesting.
TheGreenShyGuy
09/23/16
kind of like that paint, to be honest.
BattleStarX
09/23/16
Hmm... good way to make sure any minions that become former minions can't hide the fact. Must get me some of that paint.
CapedLuigisYoshi
09/23/16
Come on, Meta, it's obviously because Axe didn't want to ruin the whole blue-indigo color scheme going on here.
Light and Shadow
09/23/16
So paint over it?
Elemental Kirby
09/23/16
Now it's proven that anyone that is under mentor by Meta Knight is always going to kick butt.
Redkirby
09/23/16
Maybe Axe Knight just likes that paint job better, Meta Knight.
Don't hate, appreciate.
Warpstar
09/23/16
LIES! YOU'RE A SPRITE!
KirbyFighterDeluxe
09/23/16
It makes him fit next to the other two, though.
SuperScratchkat
09/23/16
axe is the main villain confirmed
guestuser
09/23/16
That explains why he told Hali that he went to that castle thing
primpuff
09/25/16
Or does it? DUN DUN DUNNNNN
Kooper
09/26/16
At least Axe is still loyal to Meta Knight, regardless of what happens.
...Unless he's still some sort of a suspicious t r a i t o r.
Part 47
Original Author's Comment:
09/28/16
I have nothing to say admittedly.
I have nothing to say admittedly.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
Warpstar
09/28/16
But mister Zykan, you aren't ALIVE. SO you're the one who should be beneath. Six feet beneath.
Redkirby
09/28/16
You could try playing "I Spy", Kiina.
I spy something black! You'll never guess what it is.
Elemental Kirby
09/28/16
This is an amusing arrangement.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
09/28/16
I don't know if I should laugh or not.
I probably shouldn't.
Which is probably why I'm laughing right now.
Light and Shadow at Work
09/28/16
So apparently the hierarchy of villainy is as follows: Mysterious Shadow Guy -> Strange guy with red eyes who told Talzo not to screw up before the second attack on the base (Ulti was kind enough to let slip he is different than MSG back when he shot down a theory of mine during the Hiatus) -> Talzo (formerly) -> Undead Knight -> Undying Robot (formerly) -> Bored Wheel -> Spy -> Management Robot -> Support Robot. I forget anything?
Nashew
09/28/16
So would Vezo's orders take priority over Zykan's then? Since he's Kiina's target?
Ultizeta
09/28/16
@Light and Shadow at Work: What on earth are you talking about
Light and Shadow
09/28/16
Ultizeta: It was 3 in the morning. I was brain dead and bored at work and I just wrote whatever was on my mind. Apparently I decided to list the ranking of all the villains in the group.
Ultizeta
09/28/16
Light and Shadow: I was referring to "Ulti was kind enough to let slip he is different than MSG back when he shot down a theory of mine during the Hiatus"
Light and Shadow
09/29/16
Ultizeta: Just ignore it. It's been so long I forgot that that too came from the ramblings of a sleepless, insane person. Just looked back to get my facts straight. For the record, I was referring to one of my comments on Infiltration Part 33.
guestuser
09/30/16
Happy chapter anniversary :-)
guestuser
10/02/16
Is Rising Darkness supposed to be in its own chapter separate from everything else?
guestuser
10/03/16
@Planetbox: Yeah, I just compared the dates of the first page of darkness rising with this page
09/28/16
But mister Zykan, you aren't ALIVE. SO you're the one who should be beneath. Six feet beneath.
Redkirby
09/28/16
You could try playing "I Spy", Kiina.
I spy something black! You'll never guess what it is.
Elemental Kirby
09/28/16
This is an amusing arrangement.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
09/28/16
I don't know if I should laugh or not.
I probably shouldn't.
Which is probably why I'm laughing right now.
Light and Shadow at Work
09/28/16
So apparently the hierarchy of villainy is as follows: Mysterious Shadow Guy -> Strange guy with red eyes who told Talzo not to screw up before the second attack on the base (Ulti was kind enough to let slip he is different than MSG back when he shot down a theory of mine during the Hiatus) -> Talzo (formerly) -> Undead Knight -> Undying Robot (formerly) -> Bored Wheel -> Spy -> Management Robot -> Support Robot. I forget anything?
Nashew
09/28/16
So would Vezo's orders take priority over Zykan's then? Since he's Kiina's target?
Ultizeta
09/28/16
@Light and Shadow at Work: What on earth are you talking about
Light and Shadow
09/28/16
Ultizeta: It was 3 in the morning. I was brain dead and bored at work and I just wrote whatever was on my mind. Apparently I decided to list the ranking of all the villains in the group.
Ultizeta
09/28/16
Light and Shadow: I was referring to "Ulti was kind enough to let slip he is different than MSG back when he shot down a theory of mine during the Hiatus"
Light and Shadow
09/29/16
Ultizeta: Just ignore it. It's been so long I forgot that that too came from the ramblings of a sleepless, insane person. Just looked back to get my facts straight. For the record, I was referring to one of my comments on Infiltration Part 33.
guestuser
09/30/16
Happy chapter anniversary :-)
guestuser
10/02/16
Is Rising Darkness supposed to be in its own chapter separate from everything else?
guestuser
10/03/16
@Planetbox: Yeah, I just compared the dates of the first page of darkness rising with this page
Part 48
Original Author's Comment:
10/04/16
Due to how large this segment has been and how much is to come, I've decided to not make this the final segment after all, and split it up into three segments: This, the set up, the next one, the climax, and the final one, the aftermath and epilogue. Thus, Chapter 5 is an official thing on the archive. Probably won't change in the segment select buttons, though.
Due to how large this segment has been and how much is to come, I've decided to not make this the final segment after all, and split it up into three segments: This, the set up, the next one, the climax, and the final one, the aftermath and epilogue. Thus, Chapter 5 is an official thing on the archive. Probably won't change in the segment select buttons, though.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
Nashew
10/04/16
I would obey Zykan that rigidly too. Though, who knows if this guy has actually seen what he's capable of.
Warpstar
10/04/16
I would push him, honestly. To make him move.
Redkirby
10/04/16
Looks like Zykan's own minion is better at following orders than Zykan is.
Light and Shadow
10/04/16
Okay what species is this? It looks familiar but I can't place it.
CapedLuigisYoshi
10/04/16
Light and Shadow: Seems to be an N-Z from Kirby 64.
Of course, in this context it was spawned from the Shadow Orb instead of being some random possibly-Dark-Matter-related enemy, so... who knows what it really counts as.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
10/04/16
don't reveal his name or else the comments are just gonna have another punfest
guestuser
10/04/16
Give him a cat related name. Let's call him Neowzy.
Elemental Kirby
10/04/16
Such a loyal and obedient N-Z, a little too much.
Ultizeta
10/04/16
Jarkes: 70 pages? Where did that number come from?
CapedLuigisYoshi
10/04/16
Ultizeta: I think it's based on your author comment from page 8 of this segment... though that seems more like you were talking about what the original plan was.
Ultizeta
10/04/16
CapedLuigisYoshi: The context of that was entirely just on the original plan and the structure of the sentence defines that.
Kooper
10/06/16
I keep noticing that Klina doesn't pull her hand out at all in recent strips...
Then I remember that Zykan ripped it out.
Ultizeta
10/07/16
Kooper: She's had repairs since then. She uses her hand to smash Rocky during the part with HAND in this chapter.
Kooper
10/07/16
Ultizeta: Aw, sheesh, I guess I must've forgotten about that part, oops!
Thank you for correcting me, Ultizeta!
Ultizeta
07/30/17
Another fix for this N-Z's colors.
10/04/16
I would obey Zykan that rigidly too. Though, who knows if this guy has actually seen what he's capable of.
Warpstar
10/04/16
I would push him, honestly. To make him move.
Redkirby
10/04/16
Looks like Zykan's own minion is better at following orders than Zykan is.
Light and Shadow
10/04/16
Okay what species is this? It looks familiar but I can't place it.
CapedLuigisYoshi
10/04/16
Light and Shadow: Seems to be an N-Z from Kirby 64.
Of course, in this context it was spawned from the Shadow Orb instead of being some random possibly-Dark-Matter-related enemy, so... who knows what it really counts as.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
10/04/16
don't reveal his name or else the comments are just gonna have another punfest
guestuser
10/04/16
Give him a cat related name. Let's call him Neowzy.
Elemental Kirby
10/04/16
Such a loyal and obedient N-Z, a little too much.
Ultizeta
10/04/16
Jarkes: 70 pages? Where did that number come from?
CapedLuigisYoshi
10/04/16
Ultizeta: I think it's based on your author comment from page 8 of this segment... though that seems more like you were talking about what the original plan was.
Ultizeta
10/04/16
CapedLuigisYoshi: The context of that was entirely just on the original plan and the structure of the sentence defines that.
Kooper
10/06/16
I keep noticing that Klina doesn't pull her hand out at all in recent strips...
Then I remember that Zykan ripped it out.
Ultizeta
10/07/16
Kooper: She's had repairs since then. She uses her hand to smash Rocky during the part with HAND in this chapter.
Kooper
10/07/16
Ultizeta: Aw, sheesh, I guess I must've forgotten about that part, oops!
Thank you for correcting me, Ultizeta!
Ultizeta
07/30/17
Another fix for this N-Z's colors.
Part 49
Original Author's Comment:
10/11/16
Not much to say, just establishing a bit more and explaining a bit more. Though I did lighten Soo's text bubble as a just-in-case to make it a bit more readable. In future appearances, I'll likely be doing the same with Meta Knight and Aika.
Also, fun fact: Since I figured it'd take some time, I've been preparing for the end of the segment coming up by typing out my usual segment breakdown and behind-the-scenes talk ahead of time. Well, it might scare you to know that what I've already written is already as long as both Master of Puppets' commentary and Infiltration's commentary, and I've only discussed a fourth of the topics that I want to.
Not much to say, just establishing a bit more and explaining a bit more. Though I did lighten Soo's text bubble as a just-in-case to make it a bit more readable. In future appearances, I'll likely be doing the same with Meta Knight and Aika.
Also, fun fact: Since I figured it'd take some time, I've been preparing for the end of the segment coming up by typing out my usual segment breakdown and behind-the-scenes talk ahead of time. Well, it might scare you to know that what I've already written is already as long as both Master of Puppets' commentary and Infiltration's commentary, and I've only discussed a fourth of the topics that I want to.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
ethanpotato
10/11/16
That is gonna be one long comment then
Warpstar
10/11/16
This guy... creepy. Like one of those people that are like "Filthy Frank is my senpai," or some crap like that.
TheGreenShyGuy
10/11/16
Warpstar: Don't mess with Papa Franku
CapedLuigisYoshi
10/11/16
Well, that's gonna be a fun one to read.
Also acronames are the best names.
Light and Shadow
10/11/16
Oh god we have a guy who does whatever his master says, to the letter, under the command of Zykan. Yellows beware.
guestuser
10/11/16
This is both adorable and heartbreaking at the same time.
BTW, there's kind of a shading error on Soo on panel 1. Might wanna fax that.
Redkirby
10/11/16
Well isn't this is a cute little trio.
Kooper
10/11/16
Soo seems like the purest thing ever, despite being created from the Shadow Orb.
Nashew
10/12/16
Aww, Soo is a precious little cinnamon roll.
Until he murders someone.
Then he's a murderous little cinnamon roll.
Ultizeta
07/30/17
Soo got visually messed up in this page's first panel originally. I fixed that.
10/11/16
That is gonna be one long comment then
Warpstar
10/11/16
This guy... creepy. Like one of those people that are like "Filthy Frank is my senpai," or some crap like that.
TheGreenShyGuy
10/11/16
Warpstar: Don't mess with Papa Franku
CapedLuigisYoshi
10/11/16
Well, that's gonna be a fun one to read.
Also acronames are the best names.
Light and Shadow
10/11/16
Oh god we have a guy who does whatever his master says, to the letter, under the command of Zykan. Yellows beware.
guestuser
10/11/16
This is both adorable and heartbreaking at the same time.
BTW, there's kind of a shading error on Soo on panel 1. Might wanna fax that.
Redkirby
10/11/16
Well isn't this is a cute little trio.
Kooper
10/11/16
Soo seems like the purest thing ever, despite being created from the Shadow Orb.
Nashew
10/12/16
Aww, Soo is a precious little cinnamon roll.
Until he murders someone.
Then he's a murderous little cinnamon roll.
Ultizeta
07/30/17
Soo got visually messed up in this page's first panel originally. I fixed that.
Part 50
Ulti's Notes:
The final loose thread to tie up before getting to the big final battle was, of course, revealing who the KAS would even BE fighting. The reveal 5 years in the making: the colloquially-titled MSG was, in fact, Miracle Matter.
Miracle Matter was the pseudo-final boss from Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. The final boss fight for the game for when you didn't get all of the collectibles, it's essentially a giant floating 20-sided die with an eye on each face. It shapeshifts into special forms for all of the different copy abilities in Kirby 64, and is only vulnerable to that ability while in that form. Since Kirby 64 is all about its copy abilities, it was a fitting final boss fight, even if technically not the true final boss.
I had always taken a liking to it, in fact more than the true final boss of Kirby 64, 02. My original idea for the MSG was actually a reincarnated 02, known as 03 (which, if you don't know Kirby too well, think of that as basically being like a Mewthree for Pokémon, in terms of cringe level/fan obsession). It was only around 2013-ish where I elected to change the plan to something else.
Since Miracle Matter is already a shapeshifter in control of multiple powers, it felt very fitting to have him be the final boss for the KAS, since he'd be able to have any power he needed to have (and thus justifying some of his weird powers like mind-reading, teleporting others, life-stealing, etc, that I gave him and he doesn't originally have).
I had to cheat a little bit in order to get his custom sprite that I made to align with the original red eye(s) I displayed back in Jetting Across the Ice, since those red eyes depicted a different idea. But I did make it work, I think.
Funnily enough, Miracle Matter also wound up being revealed as the final boss fight for another Kirby sprite comic on Smack Jeeves a few months later: 20 Times Kirby, Gigi19972010's comic that I crossed over with earlier, completely independently came up with a similar idea to have Miracle Matter involved. It was quite serendipitous and amusing, but hey, great minds think alike and all that.
Miracle Matter was the pseudo-final boss from Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. The final boss fight for the game for when you didn't get all of the collectibles, it's essentially a giant floating 20-sided die with an eye on each face. It shapeshifts into special forms for all of the different copy abilities in Kirby 64, and is only vulnerable to that ability while in that form. Since Kirby 64 is all about its copy abilities, it was a fitting final boss fight, even if technically not the true final boss.
I had always taken a liking to it, in fact more than the true final boss of Kirby 64, 02. My original idea for the MSG was actually a reincarnated 02, known as 03 (which, if you don't know Kirby too well, think of that as basically being like a Mewthree for Pokémon, in terms of cringe level/fan obsession). It was only around 2013-ish where I elected to change the plan to something else.
Since Miracle Matter is already a shapeshifter in control of multiple powers, it felt very fitting to have him be the final boss for the KAS, since he'd be able to have any power he needed to have (and thus justifying some of his weird powers like mind-reading, teleporting others, life-stealing, etc, that I gave him and he doesn't originally have).
I had to cheat a little bit in order to get his custom sprite that I made to align with the original red eye(s) I displayed back in Jetting Across the Ice, since those red eyes depicted a different idea. But I did make it work, I think.
Funnily enough, Miracle Matter also wound up being revealed as the final boss fight for another Kirby sprite comic on Smack Jeeves a few months later: 20 Times Kirby, Gigi19972010's comic that I crossed over with earlier, completely independently came up with a similar idea to have Miracle Matter involved. It was quite serendipitous and amusing, but hey, great minds think alike and all that.
Original Author's Comment:
10/15/16
Well now. That's most certainly a reveal. What do you guys think?
If you guys are interested in my behind-the-scenes thoughts, I've decided to keep it in a separate Google Doc rather than put in the longest comment probably ever made on Smack Jeeves. It's a whopping 21 pages of information. To put that in perspective, both Infiltration and Master of Puppets' comments ended up being around 6 pages on GDocs. That means this is more than three times the length of those giant comments. It took me a week and a half to write out. HAVE FUN READING IT.
In other news, I've started to go through some old KA pages and give them visual upgrades and a few dialogue tweaks. Nothing major, just really making them fit in with the more recent pages' style. The entirety of The First Mission has been upgraded, so feel free to give that a reread if you're interested.
Next time on Kirby Adventure, though... this segment was the beginning of the end, now it's time for segment that's the middle.
That really doesn't sound very climactic, so how about instead I call it "the final battle"? There, that feels more appropriate.
Well now. That's most certainly a reveal. What do you guys think?
If you guys are interested in my behind-the-scenes thoughts, I've decided to keep it in a separate Google Doc rather than put in the longest comment probably ever made on Smack Jeeves. It's a whopping 21 pages of information. To put that in perspective, both Infiltration and Master of Puppets' comments ended up being around 6 pages on GDocs. That means this is more than three times the length of those giant comments. It took me a week and a half to write out. HAVE FUN READING IT.
In other news, I've started to go through some old KA pages and give them visual upgrades and a few dialogue tweaks. Nothing major, just really making them fit in with the more recent pages' style. The entirety of The First Mission has been upgraded, so feel free to give that a reread if you're interested.
Next time on Kirby Adventure, though... this segment was the beginning of the end, now it's time for segment that's the middle.
That really doesn't sound very climactic, so how about instead I call it "the final battle"? There, that feels more appropriate.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
Nashew
10/15/16
Well, I can certainly say I wasn't expecting that.
...Time to go read 21 pages' worth of commentary... *sigh*
Guest
10/15/16
So its not Zero, but that's...
If you need me, I'll be reading those 21 pages too.
SuperScratchkat
10/15/16
woooOOOAHHHHH HELLO THERE DICEBOY
FANCY MEETING YOUUUUUU HERE????
Light and Shadow
10/15/16
Ladies and gentlemen. May I present to you the Evil D&D Dice.
I'll be reading that comment after work. Bye guys.
BattleStarX
10/15/16
One of my favorite semi-end bosses.
Warpstar
10/15/16
YOU'RE supposed to be in 3D.
littlekirby61524
10/15/16
Well then, I was not expecting it to be Miracle Matter.
lstaff4
10/15/16
Huh. I guess we won't need the placeholder name anymore.
Edit: I just read the 21 page thing and holy crap did you make a lot of plans for this comic. I would've been stoked to see Break but hey. Plans change. And you change a whole lot of them.
Elemental Kirby
10/15/16
Yeah, sorry Ultizeta, to lazy to read it all at the moment. Although, this makes me wonder....
How will Dark Matter react to Miracle Matter?
Kebi_in_your_pants
10/15/16
You know I wouldn't of guessed it to be honest, no one really talks about it at all on the internet.
I've never fought the boss myself but I always thought that bosses that had the same abilities as the protagonist were kinda cool, most of the time underwhelming but it's the thought that counts.
Nashew
10/15/16
Elemental Kirby: It doesn't Matter
...I'll see myself out
Redkirby
10/15/16
Certainly not who I was expecting, though I'm more shocked that MSG's red eyes turned out to actually be one eye.
EDIT: Nice custom Miracle Matter sprite, by the way.
CapedLuigisYoshi
10/15/16
...Well, Gigi was right. He does indeed have red eyes, plural.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
10/15/16
Welp, that happened.
Pretty good move, I'd say. We were all expecting a final boss or something of the sort, and Miracle Matter is pretty obscure and not very memorable, so it works really well.
guestuser
10/15/16
I was actually thinking it would be Gooey
DarkNut255
10/15/16
Not what I was expecting, although it doesn't surprise me now that I know. Also puns. And 21 pages. Yey.
guestuser
10/15/16
Unfortunately, the reveal kind of got spoiled by the page preview on the Webcomic Profile page. I'm not sure if there's any way around that, but it probably doesn't matter at this point.
Still, I certainly didn't expect Miracle Matter to be the main villain.
CapedLuigisYoshi
10/16/16
@Planetbox: Eh, that preview'll go away in like eight pages from now.
And honestly, everyone currently following this would've read the page immediately anyway, and anyone who comes in later has the chance of that preview image having been rolled off. The only people it'll spoil are new readers who come in right about now.
guestuser
10/16/16
CapedLuigisYoshi Unfortunately, it did spoil me because I have the Webcomic Profile bookmarked.
guestuser
10/16/16
I read all 21 pages.
Now I wish that we could have read Break.
CapedLuigisYoshi
10/16/16
...Also, I'm kind of curious now. Do you have sprite sheets for what Break was originally going to be?
Kirbyfan27
10/16/16
Jarkes: Well, 03 isn't exactly an already existing Kirby villain. Then Ulti changed his plans and a miracle happened.
Kooper
10/17/16
Boy howdy, we're in for a ride. Are we going to see a vast, epic spectacle of a battle between Dark Matter and it's creator?
Kirbyfan27
10/18/16
If the next segment is the final battle, then is the segment afterwards the credits?
...
...Or something like that?
Light and Shadow
10/18/16
Kirbyfan27: Epilogue
guestuser
10/20/16
I just PUMPED my fist because I was RIGHT about who the evil one was gonna be! Miracle Matter is like my favorite boss EVER! Thank you so much for including him in!
However where there's a Miracle Matter, there's usually Zero nearby... uness MM is acting on his own... *wilybrows*
And thanks for the shoutout, too! I never thought I'd be right about something. <3
guestuser
10/21/16
O_o MIRACLE MATTER!??!?!?!??!??!?!?
161616
10/24/16
GASP
THIS BOSS WAS KINDA BORING AND I NEVER CARED ABOUT HIM BUT MASTER OF PUPPETS SHOWS YOU'RE GOOD AT MAKING NON-MEMORABLE CHARACTERS MEMORABLE SO I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHERE THIS WOULD GOOOOOOO
primpuff
10/30/16
I
think
that
was
a
surprise.
guestuser
10/31/16
This comic has been going on for so long, it's amazing that every time you do a plot thickener (is that right?) like that, everyone is still suprised by each and every one.
Seriously, I'm pretty sure everyone here who reads and/or comments on this is very grateful that you decided to finish this. It's a great comic, and one i really enjoy following.
Nova Ozuka
10/31/16
Huh. Can't say that I saw this coming, though that would explain Dark Matter slightly.
guestuser
11/04/16
I was not expectic him
guestuser
11/04/16
Reading the discussions we had on Infiltration - Part 33 during the hiatus puts a smile on my face from how many nice conversations we had back then.
We got sort of close with the idea that Shadowy Red Eyes would be Zero in some shape or form, but yeah, Miracle Matter was a great choice if you wanted to throw people off.
plasma_knight303
11/13/16
OH SHIT IT'S THE LIVING D20
TheJGamer
01/28/17
Oh God.
Wasn't Miracle Matter from Kirby's Dream Land 3?
guestuser
02/13/17
Kirby 64.
10/15/16
Well, I can certainly say I wasn't expecting that.
...Time to go read 21 pages' worth of commentary... *sigh*
Guest
10/15/16
So its not Zero, but that's...
If you need me, I'll be reading those 21 pages too.
SuperScratchkat
10/15/16
woooOOOAHHHHH HELLO THERE DICEBOY
FANCY MEETING YOUUUUUU HERE????
Light and Shadow
10/15/16
Ladies and gentlemen. May I present to you the Evil D&D Dice.
I'll be reading that comment after work. Bye guys.
BattleStarX
10/15/16
One of my favorite semi-end bosses.
Warpstar
10/15/16
YOU'RE supposed to be in 3D.
littlekirby61524
10/15/16
Well then, I was not expecting it to be Miracle Matter.
lstaff4
10/15/16
Huh. I guess we won't need the placeholder name anymore.
Edit: I just read the 21 page thing and holy crap did you make a lot of plans for this comic. I would've been stoked to see Break but hey. Plans change. And you change a whole lot of them.
Elemental Kirby
10/15/16
Yeah, sorry Ultizeta, to lazy to read it all at the moment. Although, this makes me wonder....
How will Dark Matter react to Miracle Matter?
Kebi_in_your_pants
10/15/16
You know I wouldn't of guessed it to be honest, no one really talks about it at all on the internet.
I've never fought the boss myself but I always thought that bosses that had the same abilities as the protagonist were kinda cool, most of the time underwhelming but it's the thought that counts.
Nashew
10/15/16
Elemental Kirby: It doesn't Matter
...I'll see myself out
Redkirby
10/15/16
Certainly not who I was expecting, though I'm more shocked that MSG's red eyes turned out to actually be one eye.
EDIT: Nice custom Miracle Matter sprite, by the way.
CapedLuigisYoshi
10/15/16
...Well, Gigi was right. He does indeed have red eyes, plural.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
10/15/16
Welp, that happened.
Pretty good move, I'd say. We were all expecting a final boss or something of the sort, and Miracle Matter is pretty obscure and not very memorable, so it works really well.
guestuser
10/15/16
I was actually thinking it would be Gooey
DarkNut255
10/15/16
Not what I was expecting, although it doesn't surprise me now that I know. Also puns. And 21 pages. Yey.
guestuser
10/15/16
Unfortunately, the reveal kind of got spoiled by the page preview on the Webcomic Profile page. I'm not sure if there's any way around that, but it probably doesn't matter at this point.
Still, I certainly didn't expect Miracle Matter to be the main villain.
CapedLuigisYoshi
10/16/16
@Planetbox: Eh, that preview'll go away in like eight pages from now.
And honestly, everyone currently following this would've read the page immediately anyway, and anyone who comes in later has the chance of that preview image having been rolled off. The only people it'll spoil are new readers who come in right about now.
guestuser
10/16/16
CapedLuigisYoshi Unfortunately, it did spoil me because I have the Webcomic Profile bookmarked.
guestuser
10/16/16
I read all 21 pages.
Now I wish that we could have read Break.
CapedLuigisYoshi
10/16/16
...Also, I'm kind of curious now. Do you have sprite sheets for what Break was originally going to be?
Kirbyfan27
10/16/16
Jarkes: Well, 03 isn't exactly an already existing Kirby villain. Then Ulti changed his plans and a miracle happened.
Kooper
10/17/16
Boy howdy, we're in for a ride. Are we going to see a vast, epic spectacle of a battle between Dark Matter and it's creator?
Kirbyfan27
10/18/16
If the next segment is the final battle, then is the segment afterwards the credits?
...
...Or something like that?
Light and Shadow
10/18/16
Kirbyfan27: Epilogue
guestuser
10/20/16
I just PUMPED my fist because I was RIGHT about who the evil one was gonna be! Miracle Matter is like my favorite boss EVER! Thank you so much for including him in!
However where there's a Miracle Matter, there's usually Zero nearby... uness MM is acting on his own... *wilybrows*
And thanks for the shoutout, too! I never thought I'd be right about something. <3
guestuser
10/21/16
O_o MIRACLE MATTER!??!?!?!??!??!?!?
161616
10/24/16
GASP
THIS BOSS WAS KINDA BORING AND I NEVER CARED ABOUT HIM BUT MASTER OF PUPPETS SHOWS YOU'RE GOOD AT MAKING NON-MEMORABLE CHARACTERS MEMORABLE SO I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHERE THIS WOULD GOOOOOOO
primpuff
10/30/16
I
think
that
was
a
surprise.
guestuser
10/31/16
This comic has been going on for so long, it's amazing that every time you do a plot thickener (is that right?) like that, everyone is still suprised by each and every one.
Seriously, I'm pretty sure everyone here who reads and/or comments on this is very grateful that you decided to finish this. It's a great comic, and one i really enjoy following.
Nova Ozuka
10/31/16
Huh. Can't say that I saw this coming, though that would explain Dark Matter slightly.
guestuser
11/04/16
I was not expectic him
guestuser
11/04/16
Reading the discussions we had on Infiltration - Part 33 during the hiatus puts a smile on my face from how many nice conversations we had back then.
We got sort of close with the idea that Shadowy Red Eyes would be Zero in some shape or form, but yeah, Miracle Matter was a great choice if you wanted to throw people off.
plasma_knight303
11/13/16
OH SHIT IT'S THE LIVING D20
TheJGamer
01/28/17
Oh God.
Wasn't Miracle Matter from Kirby's Dream Land 3?
guestuser
02/13/17
Kirby 64.
Ulti's Notes:
The original segment was intended to be an entirely different storyline instigated by a mishap at Saia's birthday party, which was why I was building it up so much throughout previous segments. Originally named "Break", this segment was intended to be an alternate-universe quest caused by a wish gone wrong, using the Tedhaun coin shown off at the end of Technical Difficulties.
It was originally instigated by Kaxo blowing up at Shadik over Shadik accidentally messing up some of the preparations of Saia's party, causing Kaxo to wish that Shadik never existed in a moment of heated anger. That wish would transport Kaxo into a world where Shadik never existed, leading into a zombie apocalypse-type of survival story due to two reasons: Without Shadik's existence, Galacta Knight successfully murdered a majority of the main cast back during his final attack in The Beginning, and thus Kirby became depressed and isolated. This led to Necrodeus from Kirby Mass Attack NOT getting stopped, and thus the "terrifying" timeline that Shat'l witnessed in his future visions in Pay Day actually came to pass, as Necrodeus turned most of the world into his undead army.
It was a highly ambitious story that would have focused heavily on Kaxo, dealing with a lot of dark elements and perhaps being a bit too much of a tonal difference compared to the rest of the comic, in retrospect. Either way, it was what was intended, but it never came to pass, for reasons you'll soon read about.
Original Author's Comment:
Is the hiatus for Kirby Adventure over? Eh... probably. I really can't guarantee when this comic will get updates, but it's better to consider it as a "it can update at any moment!" rather than "it's not gonna update at all for this period of time" thing. I can't predict the future, after all.
Either way, the event that's been being built up for the near entirety of Chapter 4 is finally almost here! I'm sure that segment name means absolutely nothing.
Anyways, there's actually a big reason why I chose to make a new update, and it wasn't to end the hiatus or because I actually felt like making a new page.
No, it was so that I had a good excuse to put out some important news regarding me and my account here.
Or if you don't care about watching a video, here's the TL;DW version:
I'm changing my username on the web from Ultimate Yoshi to Ultizeta, because I don't want to be directly connected to an IP that isn't mine (Yoshi).
This means that here on Smack Jeeves, I'll be making a new account that will be added as an author to the majority of my comics. This includes Shards of Krino, Ulti Reviews, and Yoshi & Kirby.
Really, in the end, it doesn't affect my comics at all, I'll still be working on all the ones that are unfinished and are worth finishing, it's just worth noting that people don't get incredibly confused.
In the end, though, that's all I have to say for now. I've been Ultimate Yoshi, and I'm signing out for good.
Smack Jeeves Comments Section:
09/27/15
I hope you're not deleting your old account though. It would destroy all of your author comments and that would suck.
Ultizeta
09/27/15
Now signing in: Ultizeta
It's like I never left.
Ultizeta
09/27/15
Djoing: Oh yeah, I'm aware of that. The old account is here to stay, it's just gonna be... not used ever again, heh.
DarkNut255
09/27/15
Time marches on, and so do usernames apparently. Besides, you're still Ulti something, and that's the name I identify you with. The Yoshi part's more of an occasional avatar to me, like your Shulk, Greninja, or my favorite, Radical Pie Meta Knight. It'll be kinda different, but that's about it. Or that's at least how it is to me.
Luigi_96
09/27/15
Woo, KA is (kinda) back! Again!
And welcome to Ultizeta even though it's literally the same person still anyway.
...That was worded well.
Light and Shadow
09/27/15
So which one's Caiya gonna do? Criticize or help set up?
Unrelated note: I've been coming up with a team of heroes with my brother. The team name is Team JWLS (Jewels) and each person is named after a precious stone. So far I have a name for the J, L, and S but I need a name for the "W" so if you have any suggestions for names I'd love to hear it.
SuperScratchkat
09/27/15
wowee its a party
CapedLuigisYoshi
09/27/15
Clearly that segment name means that the statue will get broken at some point. Anything more serious than that would most obviously not be possible, no siree.
Kebi_in_your_pants
09/27/15
I hope the ice sculpture doesn't "Break",
And hi Ulti ζ!
Edit from 1 milisecond ago: I guess smackjeeves doesn't allow the greek alphabet copied from wikipedia..
Sapar
09/27/15
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.... The segment is called "Break"........ And it's all about Saia..........................
...NOPE. Got nothin'.
(Already said this at Ulti Reviews, but I like the new username. You're completely right about the issue with IPs, and now you'll have a lot more flexibility with forging your own identity.)
Redkirby
09/28/15
Yay! Kirby Adventures back!
BattleStarX
09/28/15
Wait... this brings up an interesting thing... what's gonna happen to Etam? Is he gonna swap into Atez now?
...Or should I do a Etam colored Yoshi and call him Atez... hmm... Eeeeeeeeeeevil thoughts... *strokes beard*
Ultizeta
09/28/15
BattleStarX: Etam will remain Etam. He's not gonna change at all. I may make a full "Etamzeta" design at some point, but for now, he's staying the same as before.
Plus, it makes his name seem more original and not just half of my old name reversed.
Quirby64_:D
09/28/15
I'm OK with the name change, though...what the SHREK is a Zeta? jk jk i never said the 's' word i shwear
zacksims123
09/28/15
Ultizeta: Diggin the new name, brude.
KirbyFighterDeluxe
09/28/15
"Ultizeta". Doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, but it works nicely.
Rendum
09/28/15
zykan ftw, thank you zykan, for the happiness :)
also ultimate zeta, I need to get used to that.
Kurona
09/28/15
Quirby64_:D: Last letter in the Greek alphabet
guestuser
09/28/15
So will Ultimate Kirby the character have his name changed to something else?
Also new update yay.
Light and Shadow
09/29/15
Ultizeta: I have a question regarding the Skrawlers. Will the Skrawlers have to update their logo now that you are not a Yoshi?
Fighter Dee
10/01/15
@Planetbox: I don't see why but, I know nothing.
Syogren
10/01/15
Name change is a go.
After last chapter, it looks like we're getting a break...literally...this isn't gonna stay a break for long, is it?
TheGreenShyGuy
10/01/15
do you have an actual idea on when this comic will end? Like have you been planning ahead like that and stuff?
contradiction123
10/02/15
http://prntscr.com/8mrvtg straight up this thing is going to fall on those two they're going to die rest in peace lmao
Light and Shadow
10/02/15
contradiction123: No more death *crying single tear with large anime eyes*
Warpstar
10/02/15
YES! KIRBY ADVENTURE UPDATES!
guestuser
10/11/15
why do they need a statue for the party?
guestuser
10/15/15
ultimate yoshi i think that it is possible for you to continue this comic its the best comic i ever seen and even if you cannot finish this comic i will always continue looking at your stuff thank you,from endermanx555:]
guestuser
10/17/15
i wonder if one of us will be abel to have his old profile
guestuser
10/30/15
whats takeing a new update so long weve been waiting for a month
guestuser
10/30/15
Kebi_in_your_pants: hee hee
guestuser
10/31/15
Sad to hear this comics dead.. I enjoyed it while it lasted
Light and Shadow
10/31/15
IT'S NOT DEAD! Ulti's not stopping this comic, he's just on break for a little bit while he gets into a comfortable schedule at college. He even says the comic could "update at any moment" which means there is no fixed time it will update yet. It could be one day, or it could be one month! So stop spreading rumors that the comic died and give the guy a break!
TheGreenShyGuy
10/31/15
Light and Shadow: They aren't trying to spread a rumor if they didn't even know.
Light and Shadow
10/31/15
TheGreenShyGuy: Sorry was kinda stressed when I wrote that :P
Alder613
11/06/15
...Come on over to my art gallery!
artadventures.smackjeeves.com
Light and Shadow
11/07/15
Okay, this worked to get MasterComic to make an announcement on Cup of Olea. So if it ain't broke don't fix it right?
Me: "Hello? Anybody there?"
Echo: "Quit talking to yourself"
Light and Shadow
11/09/15
If anyone out there wants to spend any extra time watching videos of an idiot playing fun games, I started a youtube channel that updates daily. I would really like some feedback so if you do watch it please comment.
It can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5qVvODh-sW-BX8f4_X9tew
guestuser
11/09/15
The suspense...
Warpstar
11/17/15
I just realized Kirby Adventure's anniversary was past.
guestuser
11/24/15
Nice ice sculpture Kaxo! I bet he has a pool full of failed attempts.
TheGreenShyGuy
11/25/15
endermanx: Let's just hope it doesn't get the same fate as Yoshi & Kirby
TheGreenShyGuy
11/28/15
@Indigo Puff: lol how did he even get that thing made in the first place?
TheGreenShyGuy
11/28/15
Now that I think about it, the "especially for her" has kind of been bothering me...like a lot. Who? I get that it's Saia, but she's not the first person I'd think of when it comes to someone close to Keito, I thought it'd be someone like Caiya or Raize.
plasma_knight303
01/02/16
Wait, guys.
Don't we still have Not-Keito?
TheGreenShyGuy
01/14/16
yo even though it's been months I can't wait for this segment like I know this is gonna be really good then. I'm so hyped.