Paradoxium Returns #32: The Dark Elites

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Be sure to check out the new version of Paradoxium Returns #0: Cipher.

Paradoxium Returns #0: Cipher

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If this is your first time, welcome! If you're here to check out the new version, welcome back!

If you're returning, note the differences in the website's design. On the left, there's a link to what I call the notes blog. The link will have the most recent (uploaded) comic's notes; the blog will have all the notes. It's very underdeveloped, but that (may) change soon.

On the right, we have the News Blog, which is my old personal blog re-purposed for acting as the news source, updated as I see fit. So from now on, everything in this section will just be witty comics by me for you. Or I may just take that out altogether and replace that with the alt-text, which is obtained by mousing over the image. Which I did do.

Paradoxium Returns #26: Shadow Void

About a year ago, I drew the first Paradoxium Returns comic, during my Spanish class. That's right - PR is around one year old. In fact, why not make today the official start of PR? I only recorded the month I drew it in, and never expected it to go this far - let alone become as big as it has (in my mind). As celebration, tomorrow I will post the pencil, lined-paper (college ruled, of course) version on the blog.

Anyways, you're here for a comic. Don't let me deprive you!

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Ghosts...

Notes:

• What do you think about the new mouth style?
• Zips!
• Only Tegra was able to see that thing in the second to last panel.
• That picture of Thet is kinda creepy.

Howard H. Drammond

Paradoxium Returns #20: Advancing Shadows

Well, here we are... on a LEAP YEAR! Or day, or whatever you prefer. I could've posted this yesterday, but then I couldn't have posted a comic on a leap year for another four years. And yes... I plan on keeping this going for longer than that.

Anyways, in case you haven't heard (you should like the Facebook page to find out more stuff more often), I'm posting every other week now. If I post sooner, then we should celebrate. Otherwise, expect it every other week.

COMIC TIME!

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Foreshadowing - Foreshadowing everywhere! Well, almost everywhere.

Notes:

• I think that I did this method pretty well, relating to the "silent" panels.
• It's supposed to be tough to decipher what's in the Silent Panels. I don't want to give everything away for free, do I? Actually, that'd be kinda nice, but...
• Vinis's final line in this comic... think about it.
• I was finished with this on Monday. The Leap Year IS that important.

Howard H. Drammond

Paradoxium Returns #14: The Sensing

Well, here we are again. It's the first Tuesday of the month of December, so that means we've almost been going for five months. As for the comic, this week, we have one that develops the Omniverse a little bit more.

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Just as day breaks, so does darkness form...

Notes:

• This comic was long in production: the first half was on the original comic, but the second half required me to make an entirely separate scan. It originally had something to do with Death himself, but I decided that the plot would do much better going in a different direction.
• Remember the guy with the white sphere head from number 3? Also, look at the panel before that one - it's Zips!
• Paradoxium used to be large - over 100 members - but after a battle five years earlier, the number of members dropped down to 20-30 members.
• Quick reminder: A Paradoxian is anybody that can summon a Paradox Orb.

Howard H. Drammond

Paradoxium Returns #10: In the Shadows

Number 10! w00t! Okay, not much special here happens, but I do hint at... something. (Evil laughter)

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I think Thoz and Ellesmara could use a more... supportive household.

Notes:

• This is the 83rd Dimension. You heard me - Dimension. I'll explain later.
• I really love this place.
• Vinis is a Shadow Being, if I haven't already said that.

Howard H. Drammond

Paradoxium Returns #9: Arrival at the Knife

Away from Berixar and off to the Knife! Some questions will be answered this day.

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I spent extra effort on the panel where they arrive at the Knife. 

Notes:

• Trans-drive, if you haven't deciphered that yet, is the primary faster-than-light travel system in the Paradoxium Returns universe.
• How did Rackat get above the Warp Dial? He "shifted" over to it. You'll learn more about it later.

Also, just a special shout-out to one of my friends, who is in rough condition at the moment. Best wishes!

Howard H. Drammond

Paradoxium Returns #8: The Second Wizarling

Hey, folks! This week, we find out what happens to Ri'Kyan and Tegra. If you hadn't figured out what it is by the title, it's another wizarling. And a decent bit of plot development, to boot.

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Remind me to never take a week-long break from PR - EVER. Unless, of course, it can't be avoided.

Notes:

• In case you haven't noticed, there are different colors of Paradox Orbs. The colors represent what they do. You've seen blue, which are offensive, purple, which are defensive, black, which are over-powered, and now red, which place an effect on the target.
• Wizarlings teleport when in danger. Ellesmara didn't cause her teleportation, however.
• Those eyes in the last panel? ...Hehehehe...

Howard H. Drammond

Paradoxium Returns #6: Thoz

Sorry this is so late. What happened to Jijjy in #4? You're about to find out.

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I DON'T EXIST! Talk about an identity crisis.

Notes:

• That blue wall of energy Jijjy shoots at Rackat is called Fury. It can be some pretty potent stuff in the right circumstances.
• The circle on Thoz's head is known as the "Eye of Krem," even though it's not Krem's eye. Thoz focuses his magic through there.
• I believe that this is the second Paradox Orb used in the comic, the first being the Apocalypse Orb. Eventually, I'll make a public Google Doc outlining all the Paradox Orbs and their effects. EDIT: It's not a Doc, but it is a page. Look at the top bar of the website.

Howard H. Drammond

Paradoxium Returns #3: In the Shadows

Well, we weren't quite on time - but thanks to my Editor, Ryhs, for getting this up yesterday. See, school's started, so that means that I'm going to post a comic the instant it gets done - but never twice in three days. Watch me forget that I said that. Anyways, we've got some plotting in this one.

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Ah, the shadows, and the things they hide...

Notes:

• Pay attention to the character with the white sphere head. He'll be back...
• It's Krem again! Now you know what the very first strip (#0) had to do with everything. Well, almost everything the first strip had to do with everything.
• Second to last panel - that's a Paradox Orb getting summoned.
• I decided to start using a font that would be universally available to me on Adobe Illustrator. I think that it might work out better in the end, anyways.

Howard H. Drammond, with Ryhs posting this while I couldn't. My thanks go to you again!

P.S. FIVE FOLLOWERS! w00t!

Paradoxium Returns #0: Cipher (Original)

If you're joining us for the first time, welcome to Paradoxium Returns! At time of writing, there has been over 6 years of worldbuilding going into this comic.

Well, here it is, the moment we've all been waiting for: the first Paradoxium Returns Comic EVER! Also, if you have any suggestions or questions, please leave them in the comments section.

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Notes

• That "POP!" in Panel 11 is Krem teleporting to safety. The coward.
• When did Zips get captured? Somewhere between panels 4 and 6. A piece of paper only holds so much space.
• Doesn't make much sense? Don't worry, all should be made clear.
• If you ever describe Zips to anybody, call him a rabbit or a cat. NEVER A POKEMON.

Howard H. Drammond