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-	== Introduction ==	+	Epic Adventures[!] is a popular webcomic created by [[Moosetroop11]]. Its main draw is ridiculous situations that arise from simple situations.
-	Epic Adventures[!] is a popular webcomic created by Moosetroop11. Its main draw is ridiculous situations that arise from simple situations.	+	==Plot==
-	== Major Characters ==	+	As stated above, the plot follows the major characters as they get swept up into various situations, often by another character. The primary characters, Mark and Glin, are the main focus of the plot, but other characters can be important during a particular arc, and there are other recurring characters (seen below).
-	Glin - Ever-rambunctious and simple-minded Glin is the lovable member of the crew who often causes the zany misadventures with his seemingly innocent intents. He wears a tie and collared white shirt, but has no apparent occupation other than causing a hard time for the rest of the cast. He also points out the obvious (proclaiming "boobies" when seeing a new female character).	+	===Chapters===
-	Mark - The more serious member of the cast, Mark is Glin's friend. Together, they have joined the army (although Mark was rather unwilling to cooperate), fought off a legion off zombies, and met a female time-traveler named Daryl. Mark has often been the butt-end of the jokes due to his more up-tight nature, but he has shown sides of himself that reference an inner-idiocy and comic expressionism.	+	There have been several different "chapters" in EpicA, all revolving around a particular situation.
-	Faber - A female who Mark and Glin met during their army recruitment, she has continued to appear in the comic ever since. She has a tougher exterior than most of the other characters, and she's clearly rather feminist (although not to the extremes portrayed by anti-feminists). In the army, she was the mêlée specialist.	+	*Guest Chapter - The first set of comics, from 1 to 15, are mostly one-shot comics with a punchline. In this, there were several cameo appearances from Charas members, although they usually tended to relate to the plot (with Warxe being the exception). There was a proto-arc involving Glin becoming a zombie (which [[ZeroKirbyX]] solved with a banana), but the comics generally didn't relate to each other. This changes in Episode 16, which is the beginning of the first "true" chapter.
-	Skinner - A rather large, over-the-top character who has only played a major role during the Army Chapter, he has handled the heavy weapons (mostly an RPG). He is known for his crude, rude attitude and foul mouth.	+	*In The Army - Glin signs himself and Mark up for the Army, mostly due to the recruiter telling him that they would be able to drive a tank (which, interestingly enough, never actually happened). The two friends are paired up with two other recruits, Skinner and Faber, and are sent on a mission to rescue a retired sergeant from a sinister retirement home. The "rescue" mission turns out to be a cover for capturing the sergeant (who happens to be Glin's father), and Glin takes some pills that cause him to morph into his alter-ego, Nilg. After the failed mission, Mark, Glin and Faber are discharged from service (though Skinner remains).
-	Mistah (also Mister, Mizzah, and Mr.) Z - This serious-to-the-point-of-ridiculousness character appeared during the Zombie Chapter, he is a paranoid monster hunter with an eye patch and an strong distrust for Faber. He is often seen mispronouncing the word "evil" as "efil", most recognizable as a "leetspeek" joke. He often has unconventional weaponry and odd hunches that prove accurate.	+	*Faber's Date - After being discharged, Mark asks Faber on a date, but she refuses, saying that she already has a date. Mark wants to learn who this is, so he enlists Glin to help. They sneak into the theater (playing "[[Almeidaboo]] Returns"), where they find Faber and another woman (named Saphie) making out - turns out she's a lesbian. Of course, the two are busted, though Saphie understands. This chapter segues directly into the next major arc.
-	Saphie - Faber's love interest, Saphie is a female character (with anime-inspired pink hair) who appeared during the Zombie Chapter. She is more loose personality-wise than Faber, and she is a bit more giving and friendly than Faber as well. She has died at the hands of Olive (Death's daughter), but she has since been revived.	+	*Zombie Attack! - A mysterious man from the government (named Mistah Z) hears about zombie attacks in the area, and decides to investigate. Mark and Glin join him after hearing about free cookies at McDonalds on the TV. A parallel storyline finds Faber and Saphie fleeing from the zombies, and the two groups eventually meet up. Luckily, Ronald McDonald himself has a solution to the zombie problem - he uses "the box that always rocks" to defeat the undead hordes.
-	Nilg - Glin's evil alter-ego, he only appears when something throws Glin's regular temperament off-balance. He has only been seen during the Army Chapter.	+	*Death of Mistah Z - After a few one-shot comics, another sub-chapter begins, dealing with Z's mortal wound. Death's daughter, Olive, appears to reap his soul, but due to complications (namely her father), she leaves before completing the job. She does return, however, though Saphie holds her off for a little while. Thankfully, Glin's outstanding marble skills saves Z's soul, and he returns to life. In the end, Glin finds a cute bunny, and Z goes to live with Faber.
-	Olive - Daughter of Death, she showed up in the Death of Mistah Z Chapter to reap Mistah Z's soul. Her plan was foiled when she lost to Glin at a game of marbles.	+	*The Time Portal - A mysterious portal opens in Mark and Glin's kitchen, and a time-displaced woman named Daryl comes out. She is initially at odds with the two, but eventually comes to like (or at least tolerate) them. The time portal is eventually re-opened, but sends them to WWII-era Germany instead.
-	== Running Gags ==	+	*Guest Comics - For a short time, the comic was temporarily opened to the public. Three projects, by Warxe, Archem and Bluhman, were submitted, though all are considered non-canon.
-	So far, the series has a few running gags, some of which are obvious, and some which are more subtle. The obscure coo-coo clock is a good example, but others, such as the ever-changing framed background art and Glin's bunny are a little more subtle, either by being hard to see or seemingly insignificant. Besides the above, the inclusion of Lucozade energy drink in any applicable location also finds its way into the running gags territory.	+	*Back in the Past - Mark, Glin and Daryl are sent into WWII-era Germany, where they find that Adolf Hitler has a far different mission than in our own timeline. A black-coated man reveals significant information about the Hands and Shadows to the party, and it is their job to rescue Hitler from the Shadow assassins.
-	== Chapters ==	+	*Assault on the House - Running parallel to the above story, members of the Army are sent to Mark and Glin's house to capture their grandfather clock (actually a Hand in disguise). The clock calls Faber to the house, where she kills a couple of the soldiers and comes face-to-face with none other than Skinner.
-	Guest Chapter - Early on, many requests for guest cameos were made by fans of the comic. Often, they were filled, but too few people were able to follow the jokes at the other location where the comic was being shown off. As a result, the cameo comics were reduced severely, and only a few were released after that, often when little or no knowledge about the guest was needed to get the joke.	+	== Major Characters ==
-	Army Chapter - After the passing of the Guest Chapter, the first real story arc occurred when Glin signed Mark and himself up for the army after the promise to be able to drive a tank (which, interestingly enough, never actually happened). Oddly, Glin is able to go so far as kill people without punishment for his actions. The story begins to pick up when they (Mark, Glin, Faber, and Skinner) were sent in to a retirement fortress of some variety to "rescue" a retired sergeant.	+	:''Main Article: [[Epic Adventures characters]]''
-	Zombie Chapter - Upon being discharged form the army, Mark begins to show an interest in Faber. Upon crashing her mysterious date, it is discovered that Faber is a lesbian. [Sexy] This introduces a new character (Saphie) into the story. Mistah Z also joins the story after Mark and Glin go to McDonald's during a zombie takeover (which is being organized by the army). With the help of Ronald McDonald himself, the cast is able to stave off the zombie horde, and even stop a monster moose.	+	As with most webcomics, Epic Adventures has an eclectic cast of characters.
-	Death of Mistah Z Chapter - At the end of the Zombie Chapter comes a sub chapter where Mistah Z is mortally wounded. Death's daughter, Olive, appears to reap Mistah Z's soul, but due to complications, she leaves before completing the job. Eventually, she returns, and Saphie (unsuccessfully) attempts to defend Z. In the end, Glin's outstanding marble-playing skills save Mistah Z's life.	+	== Running Gags ==
-	Time Portal Chapter - After a break from the epic adventures that took place, a portal appeared in Mark and Glin's kitchen. It turned out to be a time portal, and a mysterious new character, Daryl, who is trying to return to her time and save her people from aliens. The chapter is currently in development, but speculation suggests that the aliens from the future, the coo-coo clock, the moose monster, and perhaps even the army are involved with this plot.	+	So far, the series has a few running gags, some of which are obvious, and some which are more subtle. The obscure coo-coo clock is a good example, but others, such as the ever-changing framed background art and Glin's bunny are a little more subtle, either by being hard to see or seemingly insignificant. Besides the above, the inclusion of Lucozade energy drink in any applicable location also finds its way into the running gags territory.
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-	Guest Comic Chapter - Due to scheduling issues, the comic has been temporarily been opened to the public to create guest strips, which can be non-canon if the creator feels like it. So far, only one strip has been submitted, but at least one more is in development, as well as the recently released [http://www.zshare.net/video/epic-adventures-wmv.html movie adaption] by [[Bluhman]], which is based on the early strips (1-18).	+
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-	== Cameos ==	+
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-	As stated in the Guest Chapter, cameos were commonplace early in the series, but have dwindled after a while. The following lists the current cameos. This list may not be complete and does not list the episode number(s) of the specified cameo.	+
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-	•[[Almeidaboo]]	+
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-	•[[Archem]]	+
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-	•[[Bluhman]]	+
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-	•[[coasterkrazy]]	+
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-	•[[Drace]]	+
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-	•[[Dragonium]]	+
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-	•[[Leon_1990]]	+
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-	•[[Meiscool]]	+
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-	•[[Razor]]	+
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-	•[[Sai'Kar]] (accidentally)	+
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-	•[[Tomi]]	+
-	•[[Warxe_PhoenixBlade]]	+	==See Also==
		+	*[[Epic Adventures characters]]
		+	*[[Moosetroop11]]
-	•[[ZeroKirbyX]]	+	[[Category:Webcomics and animations]]

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Current revision as of 04:19, 6 September 2007

Epic Adventures[!] is a popular webcomic created by Moosetroop11. Its main draw is ridiculous situations that arise from simple situations.

Contents 1 Plot 1.1 Chapters 2 Major Characters 3 Running Gags 4 See Also

Plot

As stated above, the plot follows the major characters as they get swept up into various situations, often by another character. The primary characters, Mark and Glin, are the main focus of the plot, but other characters can be important during a particular arc, and there are other recurring characters (seen below).

Chapters

There have been several different "chapters" in EpicA, all revolving around a particular situation.

• Guest Chapter - The first set of comics, from 1 to 15, are mostly one-shot comics with a punchline. In this, there were several cameo appearances from Charas members, although they usually tended to relate to the plot (with Warxe being the exception). There was a proto-arc involving Glin becoming a zombie (which ZeroKirbyX solved with a banana), but the comics generally didn't relate to each other. This changes in Episode 16, which is the beginning of the first "true" chapter.

• In The Army - Glin signs himself and Mark up for the Army, mostly due to the recruiter telling him that they would be able to drive a tank (which, interestingly enough, never actually happened). The two friends are paired up with two other recruits, Skinner and Faber, and are sent on a mission to rescue a retired sergeant from a sinister retirement home. The "rescue" mission turns out to be a cover for capturing the sergeant (who happens to be Glin's father), and Glin takes some pills that cause him to morph into his alter-ego, Nilg. After the failed mission, Mark, Glin and Faber are discharged from service (though Skinner remains).

• Faber's Date - After being discharged, Mark asks Faber on a date, but she refuses, saying that she already has a date. Mark wants to learn who this is, so he enlists Glin to help. They sneak into the theater (playing "Almeidaboo Returns"), where they find Faber and another woman (named Saphie) making out - turns out she's a lesbian. Of course, the two are busted, though Saphie understands. This chapter segues directly into the next major arc.

• Zombie Attack! - A mysterious man from the government (named Mistah Z) hears about zombie attacks in the area, and decides to investigate. Mark and Glin join him after hearing about free cookies at McDonalds on the TV. A parallel storyline finds Faber and Saphie fleeing from the zombies, and the two groups eventually meet up. Luckily, Ronald McDonald himself has a solution to the zombie problem - he uses "the box that always rocks" to defeat the undead hordes.

• Death of Mistah Z - After a few one-shot comics, another sub-chapter begins, dealing with Z's mortal wound. Death's daughter, Olive, appears to reap his soul, but due to complications (namely her father), she leaves before completing the job. She does return, however, though Saphie holds her off for a little while. Thankfully, Glin's outstanding marble skills saves Z's soul, and he returns to life. In the end, Glin finds a cute bunny, and Z goes to live with Faber.

• The Time Portal - A mysterious portal opens in Mark and Glin's kitchen, and a time-displaced woman named Daryl comes out. She is initially at odds with the two, but eventually comes to like (or at least tolerate) them. The time portal is eventually re-opened, but sends them to WWII-era Germany instead.

• Guest Comics - For a short time, the comic was temporarily opened to the public. Three projects, by Warxe, Archem and Bluhman, were submitted, though all are considered non-canon.

• Back in the Past - Mark, Glin and Daryl are sent into WWII-era Germany, where they find that Adolf Hitler has a far different mission than in our own timeline. A black-coated man reveals significant information about the Hands and Shadows to the party, and it is their job to rescue Hitler from the Shadow assassins.

• Assault on the House - Running parallel to the above story, members of the Army are sent to Mark and Glin's house to capture their grandfather clock (actually a Hand in disguise). The clock calls Faber to the house, where she kills a couple of the soldiers and comes face-to-face with none other than Skinner.

Major Characters

Main Article: Epic Adventures characters

As with most webcomics, Epic Adventures has an eclectic cast of characters.

Running Gags

So far, the series has a few running gags, some of which are obvious, and some which are more subtle. The obscure coo-coo clock is a good example, but others, such as the ever-changing framed background art and Glin's bunny are a little more subtle, either by being hard to see or seemingly insignificant. Besides the above, the inclusion of Lucozade energy drink in any applicable location also finds its way into the running gags territory.

See Also

• Epic Adventures characters
• Moosetroop11