Please Read Me!.... Re: SIP 43

**Darth Fett** · September 11th, 2001, 06:32 AM

Hey, guys, I think I figured it out-
Ultimate Strangers in Paradise!
Yes, that's right, just like Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man and Ultimate X-Men where you start the story over and tell it from an updated modern perspective. Of course, the beautiful thing about the Ultimate line is THEY DIDN'T CANCEL THE ORIGINAL SERIES. So yes, the last few pages of #43 is Ashley's Ultimate SiP, and as she writes it, somehow Terry will bring us back to the rest of the story. It's pretty simple.

Y'see Terry has said many times that he has the basic concept of the story figured out where he wants it to go. This would just be a big F U so obviously this is some sort of experimental story telling device(which incidentally pokes fun, with a nod and a wink, at the serial 22 pages every 6 weeks format). man, I like this issue more and more the more (Moore?) I think aboot it. Ultimate SiP. Pretty clever.

And another thing-Just because Katchoo slammed the criticisms made by the author(uh-hum, us) DOESN'T make the criticisms less valid. However, I am starting to get the feeling that the cycles of repitition came in handy in setting us all up for a drop kick like this. Risky, first, by chacning losing reader because they get fed up, like the editor, and doubly risky if people don't let this most recent issue sink in. I said it once, and I'll say it again: a pint, a shot, and a gold star for braving this one out in order to try something different Terry. Let cooler heads prevail(and if not, it doesn't matter what they say, so long as they're talking aboot ya, right?)

Strangely serene,
Darth

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'There can be sex without love, love without sex, and situations so intermixed that nobody can sort out which is which.'
-Lazarus Long, 'Time Enough for Love'-Robert Heinlein

**CrazyPierre** · September 12th, 2001, 12:32 AM

Two more years.
Argh.
I don't know how much more I can take of this Francine loves Katchoo Katchoo loves Francine one goes to see the other but WAIT they can't co-exist.

ARGH
mad

Oh well I'll keep reading for a while still, but only cause I want to see WHEN DAVID IS COMING BACK WITH THAT MILK ALREADY and whether Tambi gets to fight Godzilla

biggrin

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**HollyL** · September 12th, 2001, 05:52 PM

I may be in the minority, but I really enjoyed Issue 43. I suppose I just took it as a "what-if", and not a "what-is". I liked the glimpse of Katchoo and Francince as happy older women.

I'm eagerly looking forward to Issue 44.

By the way, I got to meet Terry at Wizard World in Chicago, and he was so great!

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Jaxom 27 · September 13th, 2001, 12:01 AM

It's no gimmick!
It's no gimmick!

I still wanna know what was going on with Freddie a few issues back too...

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Before allowing drunken friend to cheat on his girl, you must attempt one
intervention. If he is able to get on his feet, look you in the eye, and deliver
a "F...OFF!" You are absolved of your of responsibility.

**Branflakes** · September 13th, 2001, 04:10 PM

I liked the issue, too. It really had some hilarious moments. Just a bit confused about what's next, which I understand #44 will help clear up.

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Peace.
September 11, 2001

**johnny destructo** · September 13th, 2001, 04:26 PM

WHAT HAVE YOU DONNNNEEEE????

you don't know?

well, i'll tell ye! ye went and made the most engaging, original series EVER! i LOVES it! this last issue being no different...i was shocked and amazed! i know i can always trust SIP to be well-crafted and will always be the first on my list to read. keep up the great work!
johnny d.

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