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That's the end of this story! I'm so glad because it's totally springtime. Next week I'm going to be hard at work putting the next book together, but check back for regular updates - there'll be something nice!
Have a good weekend, and see some of you at Fireside Follies!
79 thoughts on “#453 – i’m glad you try”
dunnright00
Heh.. Jacob's eyes. So full of hope and wonder!
Anna
First!
Awww this was a great storyline. Too bad about Jack, but maybe he'll get better? 🙁 poor eve.
…. is that an overturned car there?
Paige
Go back to the beginning of the story arc, it overturned on arrival 🙂
Anna
ohp, nvm I just saw the first one again.
hahaha how are they planning on leaving? lol
Arkadi
Just read the alt text mate! ; )
Karl
So that means no more lumberjack sex, huh? 🙁
Boogie
Even though I loved the idea of lumberJack and Eve I think she's now even more awesome than before.
spas
yes! plus, the bitter conclusion is eve's forte!
The Urn
The Apollonian Gaskets that are Jacob's eyes. Oh dear.
@CriLauren
I think I'm going to miss Jane most of all.
prettypersuasive
You and me both!
Leo
in the future could you bring Jane back and she…uh…digs guys? i'll sleep better knowing i still have a shot if i ever become illustrated.
cryptologic
I feel like the -15 on the like/dislike counter signifies a heavy female presence in the Octo-pie fan base? That's harsh! If half the women on here can pine over that asshole lumber-jack (who lives in the city?) what's wrong with a little Jane-pining?
@mattalexander
I think the -20 (as of this writing) was only because there was no way of saying what you said and it not sounding creepy.
Sorry, bro.
@mattalexander
Whoops… What Leo said, I mean. Didn't notice you were different people.
@BigFatJane
It's because I'm REAL and nobody would like me the way I am NOWWWWWW!!!!
;__;
m3w
I think, after a certain number of thumbs down, people don't even really form their own opinions. They just see all the negative votes and, no matter what they read, they think it's a bad comment. Psychology!
Cerky
I think it was disliked so strongly because it would be changing Jane's character.
Leo
damn, i didn't mean to be creepy, i'm simply infatuated, and i can control the pulls of my hearts about as much as i can the stars in the sky.
basselikethefish
nooooooo I was so digging Jack! Maybe she'll forgive him…… -sigh-
Blip
I'm confused… what exactly was Eve in trouble for? Leaving the guild without saying anything?
StephenM3
I absolutely love that they just left the car upside-down for the entire vacation.
StephenM3
Blip: pretty much, yeah. When you're in a group that considers itself a Secret Order of Utmost Import, you're not supposed to just disappear without saying a word. I suppose the assumption would be that you have betrayed them.
Paige
uh…I think maybe Jane made me like girls now?
Bruce the Great
Awesome?
Arkadi
A fictional character made you like girls… such is the power of the mighty Octopus Pie! ^^
Louis
I'll miss Jane, maybe we'll see her again…Wishful thinking, I know.
On a side note: Jack's a prick!
Nice arc here, nice to see Olly actually treating his employees like people for once…but next week's gonna be hell :D.
@weltschmertzl
Aww, Olly finally got in on the fun! He hasn't been much of a dick lately (I'm sure he'll make up for that) but I identify with his apologetic-ness during the trip and I'm happy he got to make a snowbro
@arthurjplant
Why do I suspect this won't be the last we'll ever see of Jane, Jack and the Baristas? I certainly hope not anyway.
AlmostLiterally
At least Eve got laid. Hopefully that'll loosen her up some.
Olly's the best. And I'm loving Jacob's four year old eyes in panel nine. About time Jacob lost his cool.
I am going to miss Jane though. Not Jack. There ain't room enough for two beards in this comic.
Arkadi
I concur! Meredith Gran, if you're reading this -bring us more Jane, please!!! *puppy eyes*
John Zarian
I love continuity. I'm very glad the car is still flipped over. 😀
Damien Walder
If I ever need a storyline to introduce someone to OP, I will send them this link and caption it "THIS – JUST SO MUCH THIS".
It's subtle, because you started out strong – but I can see how you're taking significant chances and staying true, while continuing to develop your craft.
And while I don't mean your coffee craft – well, I wouldn't rule it out.
What are the chances an artist doesn't like a little nicely delivered caffeine?
Will be buying extra copies of your books (as gifts) at the TCAF – it would be a nice bonus if there would be a way to have them signed (with Manuels or something small) for the recipients. Come to think of it, I should email this, shouldn't I?
BUY BOOKS, PEEPUL! THAY IZ GUD FOUR YOU'RE LITTERASSY!
What's in a name?
I can live with Jack not being around, though it would be nice to see him back. The one I'll really miss is Jane. Julie needs to get her ass over Jacob and move on to sexier things!
@CriLauren
I'm not really attached to Jack myself, either. Jane is awesome, though. I feel like Jack might have just had an appearance to help our protagonist grow a litle.
Val
Jack reminds me of my ex. Both hipster pricks with beards. And for some reason, both irresistible to me… sigh.
Nathanael
Any chance of Jack and Jane in THE FUTURE?
@Negative_Hippie
That'd be awesome. Jet packs, hover boards, flying cars, annoying talking robot dogs, the works!
curtisrivers
ßAHAHAHAHAHAH
Fayerocksmysocks
Loved this one. Good way to wrap everything up although I don’t know how they are going to drive that car. Regarding previous comic, I think if a group of secret elitist coffee ninja’s or whatever they are converged on me in a mountain demanding answers I don’t think I would take it as well as Eve did. Man I love that girl.
Static Air
I know shippers can be annoying, but here's hoping for….Jalie?
Shipper names are weird.
cousinitt
"June" would work well for that one.
Catduck
Oh, OR …June?? (Although I am in general agreement about shipping)
I love the potential for an entire Belle & Sebastian themed sub-genre in comics. ^_^
Kevin
i know they're in snow and all, but this ending made me warm. [more words of encouragement go here]
abc
Winter wrap up winter wrap up! Because the spring is here!
Bruce the Great
JAAAAAAAAAAANE NOOOOOOO 🙁
So close to being an adorable couple. I'm gonna hold a grudge against jacob forever now. I'm not even gonna capitalize his name. DISRESPECT.
Anydangway, fantastic storyline, congrats and thank you. Can't wait for the next one!
@mehblog
It looks like this trip has made the team bond a little (bit more). Feel-good ending of this story. 🙂
J. Kyle H.
Jane, I'm posting this on behalf of Julie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tedB7xZB2M
Jack
I like the comic but I'm really disappointed by the google product placement. Octopus Pie is selling out, it's just one big advert these days.
Catduck
Heh, typical Jack. <_<
koerner
What? That's just how people talk these days
Jack
http://tinyurl.com/5ue26jx
Jun
Oh, right, because if you want to live off your art you're a sell-out, thus no worth reading anymore. IT'S TOO MAINSTREAM. Heh.
@Negative_Hippie
If you ask me, Meredith hasn't whored Octopus Pie nearly enough. Not until every comic has a 30 second ad for Dead Space 2.
MerchManDan
I see what you did there, Jack.
Dan
Just mentioning a name isn't product placement, and I sincerely doubt she got paid to do so. In addition, in 2006 Merriam-Webster included "google" as a verb in their collegiate dictionary. The term has transcended from a mere company name to a common part of everyday life. You can read about it here. http://news.cnet.com/2100-1025_3-6091289.html
MerchManDan
It would seem that some others did not see what Jack did there.
Arkadi
I knew that Jane's face in the previous page was her being ashamed of her fellow guilders. Damn! I'd have loved to see her and Julie as an item, if only because that would've made her a regular character!! >_<
Oh well, at least she got a goodbye hug.
Nathanael
Hey there's always facebook. We see OP characters login from time to time.
spas
don't give up so easily – join the 'bring back jane' campaign!
Kelsey
That car's just being stubborn. Yell at it enough, and I'm sure it'll flip itself over in no time.
Isadora
Hm, never really liked Jack. Nice storyline though, too bad Jane is leaving ( maybe we will have some more of her soon?).
And I love jacob's face (good idea, Bruce guy).
Thorne
This was the first storyline I got to read through from the beginning as it rolled out. I am SUCH a new convert. Meredith, yours is truly an extraordinary talent. I am utterly smitten with your strip, your characters, and most of all Eve. I’ve read a shit-ton of comics over the years, but never anything so darling, dear, and fun.
David
Out of general curiosity, do any of our comments have an effect on how the stories do turn out?
granulac
No, not usually. I write most stories out completely in advance. Once in a while I'll try to throw commenters for a loop, though. 😉
koerner
^ ^ proof that she read the comments. neat!
What's in a name?
Who do you think approves them? 🙂
Lola
plleeeeeeasee Julie + Jane
pleeeeaaaseee
What's in a name?
Shhh, if we beg too much, she might not do it just to spite us! 😛
http://www.octopuspie.com/2011-03-18/453-im-glad-…
Arkadi
One for the 'shippers! Just for the heck of it ^^
http://fotos.subefotos.com/dcc3c09509192b9e3e769a…
MerchManDan
That is neat, and I like it very much!
Arkadi
My pleasure ^^
MST