What’s with that look?
In a rather sudden– for me, anyway– turn of events, it seems I will be attending the ALA Annual Conference (that’s American Library Association, for the layperson) in New Orleans, June 23-28. Yikes! Librarians everywhere! I’ve never done a show like this before, not to mention never having been to New Orleans before, so I’m trying to ignore the overwhelmed feeling. But I’m very excited about the idea of having Galaxion in libraries across the country. I don’t know how many librarians I have amongst my readership, but if any of you are coming, please drop by to say hello!
Is the comic supposed to be showing up here? ’cause it isn’t for me. Hmmm. Time to “View Source” and see if I can find it.
Are you still not seeing the page? I’m seeing it, so I think it’s OK, but let me know if you’re still having problems.
Seeing it now; thanks!
I wanna see the look…
I’m a librarian! I’m definitely interested in having Galaxion in our library. Sadly I won’t be at ALA, so I thought I’d say hi here. Thanks for making such a great comic!
Zowie ! I’m seeing it ! On with the report… I hope the engines still work !
I’m seeing the comic, so it must be working now.
I’ve been to New Orleans a few times. During the World’s Fair back in ’84 (I think) I remember seeing an article that said the Fair was a G-rated attraction in an R-rated town. This was especially true of Bourbon Street in the French Quarter (they were … overt
).
The last time I was there was in 2004 October. My parents and I went to the National World War II Museum there and I noticed they cleaned up a lot. I have no idea what the post-Katrina New Orleans looks like.
Ooh, nice work with the holo-screens!
Yes, what *is* with that look?
Hmm, maybe he doesn’t approve of intercrew relationships? Even though that’s not what’s going on, suspicious much?
And yay, we get to learn more about the jump next week! And, if they know how it worked, that means they’re one (tiny) step closer to getting home!
The Galaxion must rotate quickly! The stars behind Fusella in her last two panels look completely different!
I recently recommended your strip to a librarian! I wonder if she’s reading this…
I expect you follow @Neilhimself, but remember the Meze of Destruction
http://journal.neilgaiman.com/2009/11/bit-sad-but-it-ends-with-toast.html
Why, I do believe Alex is jealous.
Actually, that guy looks like he needs a bit of R&R.
Considering how good this webcomic is, a library could do a lot worse than putting your upcoming book on it’s shelves.
Why are Alex and Darvin in TeRSA uniforms? Aren’t the IP uniforms different?
Yes, they are. But all of the IP crew assigned to the Galaxion for the jump project are wearing TerSA unis. (You can tell them from the TerSA crew by the little IP pin on their collars.)
::cough:: So the short answer is, because the Galaxion is a TerSA ship.
An proper officer presents his or her reports in person. You can never rely on computers being…reliable. Or couriers. Or pidgeons.
True. You can have a completely reliable and competent crew doing everything properly, and still have a computer crash on you at an inconvenient moment.
I’m a librarian also, and I would love to have Galaxion in our collection, but I think it would be difficult to explain to the College administration. Maybe it could be classified in the “physics” section.
I won’t be at ALA, but see if you can catch the sinchronized book cart drill teams.
I’d recommend the Art section. Of course, if they question your selection, the next step is to get it added to the curriculum.
Captains outrank Colonels?
For Fusella, Captain is a title, not a rank. She’s not part of a military organization, but she is captain of her ship. Well, normally she is. For the duration of the mission Scavina is in command and that’s who Alex normally reports to, but Scavina is with the Survey Contact Team at the moment, having left Fusella in charge. So she has authority over Alex. And Darvin (who, incidentally, also does not have a rank).
Anderson manages to make it look like the very process of living is a strain for him. Or a challenge that he is determined to overcome with implacable resolve.