*tear*

*tissue*

It really happened, didn't it?

Why do I have a feeling it's going to get worse before it gets better?

Stay tuned, brother. :)

It does make me wonder if this will tie in to that apocalyptic scene you drew ages ago.

That was a lovely eulogy.

Thank you kindly.

-B.

"Lord, I'm walking Your way. Let me in for my feet are sore and my clothes are ragged. Look in my eyes, Lord, and my sins will play out on them as on the screen. Read them all. Forgive what you can and send me on my path. I will walk on till you bid me rest." ~ Shepherd Book, Serenity (2005)

wow man thats really involved

why?

I hate you!

:(

No seriously... the other day I finally made some time and re-read your comic from page one in one night. I love the stories and the characters... and this sudden change of pace is like being hit in the face with a Russian boot.

I'm like you, man, my stories tend to be unpredictable.
Just mine aren't as awesomely surreal as yours. :D

When a funeral in a story gives you almost the same feeling as a funeral in real life, you know there's some powerful storytelling going on.

It's definitely been a ride so far.

I agree here... well done. WELL done.

Amen Gene, I only follow a few comics an only a few of thos select have gotten me emotional.

I almost cried, but I decided instead to remember him with a smile in his eye.

;____;

again, this is wonderful, and traumatizing at the same time.
you sir are an excellent storyteller and artist,
thank you.

Yer welcome! And thank YOU. Also, thank Drake, he helped write and did the eulogy for this page. :D

*Bows head*

He was one of my favortie characters too.

I am totally honored.

Oh, and "You killed Lyle! You bastard!"

And yikes, group shots

Rest in peace, Jules. May God keep you close to His bosom.

Few males, fictional and non, have had the gift of being able to live with such joy through all of life. I hope that he rests well in your mind and I greatly look forward to where your future storyline will lead.

Good tribute

BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!

Zig looks so wonderful here. It's rare we get to see her dressed.

But I'm especially captivated by Whitney. I just....love her outfit. She's SO beautiful!

Poor Misty. I don't think she has any tears left to cry. :(

Aww, thanks! :)
I wasn't sure the outfits I came up with would look alright, since I'm not a women's clothes designer. I kinda just came up with em on the fly, so I'm glad they got a lady's approval. :D

:~(

This is beautiful!! Thank you SO much for letting  rdewalt and I help pay tribute to Jules. <:) I'm really touched you put us in there! This has been a very emotional story line; I really hope Misty is going to be all right.

No sweat! :)

who died?

Go back and read the comics. :)

When you add a smiley face to it, I'm confused over it's level of tragedy.

Sorry. Go read the comics. :(

How can I read it? There are no words on most of those comics =p

Damn.. and I was just at an actual funeral a couple weeks ago. Half the time you talk about how cool the person was and what a groove it was to be around them... and the other half of the time you wish with all your heart that the person you're talking about was still around.

This is a seriously well done part of the story, I recognize most everyone there except the reverend reading the eulogy. Cherish the folks that mean something in your life, not all the wishing in the world will bring them back.

Aww, I'm sorry to hear that, man. :( I guess we all go through that sort of thing sooner or later... I had relatives pass away, but I never got to go to their funerals.
Anyway, the reverend is supposed to be loosely based off of John Lennon (Drake's idea again). Notice the white outfit? Kinda reminiscent of an album cover, huh? :)
I was thinking of using Maynard James Keenan as the reverend, but I thought that may have been a bit too obscure for this. Not like it matters as we're lookin at him from behind.

:( A very moving tribute.

Dutch, thank you so very much for this wonderful and powerfully emotional story. The last 5 years i have attened several funerals and this story has moved me just as much as each and every one of the funerals i have attended. Keep up the great work here.

Why, thanks! :)

It's been said here already, but let me say it as well: Though sad, this has a powerful and well written/drawn story so far! I look forward to seeing what happens to Misty next.

Yeah, me too. ;)

Lyle has some nerve being there, there I said it and if you pull the all its a bad dream I will understand

That don't make sense, homey. He'd be an asshole not to show up.
He was his best pal after all.
And no, for the zillionth this is not a dream sequence. If I did that shit I should just stop the comic right now.

I've been reading this comic for the past couple years and I never expected Jules to die. Lyle, sure, the way how he's so irresponsible with everything, but not Jules. Still, it's nice to see comics take a realistic approach to more sensitive subjects such as death realizing it's just part of the cycle of life. i hope misty finds someone new soon enough.

Good gracious!

May he rest in peace.....with this sad, but famous music Traumerei" by Robert Schumann.....http://www.youtube.com.....?v=ZbfdNTBqnVM

may his soul rest in peace.

So,  agouti-rex has just one question.

Why is Zig Zag at this funeral ???

She's crashing it.