September 17th, 2009
P74. Message
The ambush at Ma Ling, depicted in this scene, is perhaps most famous for being one of the earliest written records describing the use of crossbows in warfare (wiki ref). Personally I’m most struck by the “in-your-face” nature of the message. Ambushes are a staple of war, but I don’t know of any other instance where the attacker leaves a note like this to tell the victim he’s screwed.
September 17th, 2009 at 3:12 am
There is something to be said about sibling rivalries!
September 17th, 2009 at 4:19 am
William Tell eat your heart out!
September 17th, 2009 at 8:32 am
WOW!
only comment i can think of…
September 17th, 2009 at 11:24 am
Stunning visual! A long time coming to be sure, but it worries me: is this “Tale” soon to be over? Will there be more?
September 18th, 2009 at 8:32 am
Thank you so much guys! This really means a lot. And I wasn’t going to get into this till later, but since you asked - yes, this particular “tale” is getting close to the end. I do plan on starting another one, although I’m probably going to take a little break in between to get my ducks in a row: figure out what story to do, mess with the website, things like that
September 19th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Glad to hear that there will be more to anticipate from your pen after the ending of this story! Looking forward to re-reading this entire thing when it finishes up and even more eagerly anticipating whatever your next project may be!
September 21st, 2009 at 6:50 am
Thanks vonbek! I’m looking forward to the next project as well
September 21st, 2009 at 5:18 pm
I have very much enjoyed your story and have learned a little bit as well. Always a plus in my book. Look forward to your next endeavor.
September 22nd, 2009 at 5:29 am
This is a great comic:-) are you going to sell hardcopies? I demand, if the price is right…yeah, writing an economics test tonight
September 22nd, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Thank you very much, very glad to hear you guys have enjoyed this little comic
As for hardcopies, I haven’t really thought about it - I’ve never made hardcopies before so I have no idea how the logistics work. I guess that’ll be one of those ducks I should get into the row when this story ends 
xcal: Hope that economics test went well. My wife is taking MBA classes, if I have to read another problem on present value my head might explode…