Ceaseless Fables of Beyonding

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• Essul has perfect sight, which allows him to see through the dust, and glimpse the Dust Kraekin hidden in the storm
• Dust Kraekins are mysterious beasts the size of tractor trailers, that ride the storms and consume everything in their path
• Essul is only looking at a fraction of the Kraekin; the rest is just barely visible in the adjacent panels
• Radish-Hoof is referencing the work of underground cartoonist S. Clay Wilson in panel 1

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• Drymouth is well known for its terrible sudden dust storms, which make it largely uninhabitable for normal beings

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• The information marker depicts the Lower Regatian Coast, with symbols for warnings (in non-Basica text), and three ropes to hang on to during dust storms
• In panel 6, Pip has already anticipated the dust

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• Like a hamster or other small rodent, the volebus is uncommonly fast, especially for its tremendous size
• Bromance’s bandage is designed to be hidden under his clothing, so that he will not appear weakened to others

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• Panel 2; the Farthest Point of the Beyonding, opposite of the Entry Pedestal
• Panel 6; the volebus

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• First appearance of the Garblemen, Sickeners from the twin moons of Yotaton, whose presence causes intense pain and nausea
• Karbunkel has secretly dealt with the Garblemen since he discovered them as a boy

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• Pip’s first big close-up
• Pip can diffuse negative energies and evil, but it comes at a cost

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• WHOP!
• Glowborgs were nearly driven to extinction centuries ago, and developed weapons to survive

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• The dialogue in panels 4 through 6 is quoted from a famous scene in Billy Jack (1971)

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• Insanus’ island draws ever closer
• Next Billy Jack reference: “I’ve made ’em before”