Kevin Vassey brings us another episode of The Gnome Syndicate! (Hit the BACK buttonĀ to see the last few episodes, now all in ORDER together as one reading experience!)
Some James Bond villain-type payment there. Trouble is, do that a couple times and word gets around. Villain gets a bad rep. Several things can happen at that point.
Some dragons in epic fantasy are frost drakes; they freeze, not burn. I was expecting fire too, but this was a nice touch… for everyone but the victims.
The comic looks a bit fuzzy. Is it scaled? Ah, as I thought – it’s 936 x 349 pixels, but scaled to 910 x 339 pixels on both Firefox 4 and Internet Explorer 8.
Thank you for writing to the Agency for Devious Glowing Bags of Death. Due to the shortage of oil from North American waters and the high price of oil imported from almost anywhere else, we regret that our SFX Dept. has had to cut back on its pyrotechnics supply to The Legend of Bill and other epics. Our supply of liquid nitrogen, however, is cheap and abundant and most sentient dragons are trained in compressing liquified gases by magical means in glowing bags. We apologize for any upsetting of expectations this may have caused you.
I see in 20/20 hindsight that there’s some blue smoke emerging from the bag thrown by the dragon. That’s why no “boom”, and why there’s freezing and not burning.
See. I told everyone that the Agency was sending out liquid nitrogen…
In any case, fear not – that kind of wit from me usually takes a very high level of caffeine and theobromine plus B-vitamins in the bloodstream, after a very long and restful night’s sleep. In other words, once in a blue moon.
Some James Bond villain-type payment there. Trouble is, do that a couple times and word gets around. Villain gets a bad rep. Several things can happen at that point.
Gnome Syndicate and Barwench Tales are good and all… but how do I get to the Legend of Bill archives during the weekends now?
U mean Ernst Stavro Blofeld from SPECTRE!!!!
but the dragon spare one and have lemonade!!!
Also why they frost not burn?
Some dragons in epic fantasy are frost drakes; they freeze, not burn. I was expecting fire too, but this was a nice touch… for everyone but the victims.
I want pink lemonade! It would match my outfit!
Wow!! Frostburn death and snappy puns?!!! David, you spoil us!
The comic looks a bit fuzzy. Is it scaled? Ah, as I thought – it’s 936 x 349 pixels, but scaled to 910 x 339 pixels on both Firefox 4 and Internet Explorer 8.
Moar Dragon awesomeness,…long time no see guys, love what you’ve done with the place! >^+^<
I like how you did this one, Kevin.
P.S. I totally called it.
no boom…? if your going to have glowing bag of death it has to go boom or at least make some noise….
/writes to the agency for devious glowing bags of death council.
Thank you for writing to the Agency for Devious Glowing Bags of Death. Due to the shortage of oil from North American waters and the high price of oil imported from almost anywhere else, we regret that our SFX Dept. has had to cut back on its pyrotechnics supply to The Legend of Bill and other epics. Our supply of liquid nitrogen, however, is cheap and abundant and most sentient dragons are trained in compressing liquified gases by magical means in glowing bags. We apologize for any upsetting of expectations this may have caused you.
This gag, Kevin, is friggin’ brilliant!!
I dunno, I don’t think I’d like a meatsicle in my lemonade.
Thanks everyone for all the kind words. And I’m glad y’all are liking the villain. More about his background and plan will be revealed shortly.
Thanks!
I see in 20/20 hindsight that there’s some blue smoke emerging from the bag thrown by the dragon. That’s why no “boom”, and why there’s freezing and not burning.
See. I told everyone that the Agency was sending out liquid nitrogen…
hmm you win this round but i shall win the next round with a witty come back that shall make liquid nitrogen at best under pressure make a noise!
but yes i love the gag hehe keep up the good work
Whose gag, Kevin’s or mine?
In any case, fear not – that kind of wit from me usually takes a very high level of caffeine and theobromine plus B-vitamins in the bloodstream, after a very long and restful night’s sleep. In other words, once in a blue moon.