That’s the whole point. Harky needs to be the leader of the trolls. He can’t be both the leader and the Champion at the same time, the roles conflict, so he selected Penk to be his successor as Champion and is passed it to him, if Tectonicus approves.
Indeed, in fact, Harky would like Penk to succeed him as the Leader (at least eventually), not just as having him be the Troll’s Champion in the Breakfast Club of Champions.
Because of what little character development we’ve seen of Penk, we only know a handful of things about him:
1) He can drum
2) He has trouble wooing the ladies
3) He has talked sense to those bigger than him
This is why your gut also senses that Penk is about to try and woo Tectonicus. Unsuccessfully.
I mean, you’re also burning right now, but I mean our enemies will too… Just worst… Okay so they’re not going to jump into lava, but we’ll at least char them!
The last scene was interesting from the point of view of a professional logician because it contained a number of logical fallacies; that is, invalid propositional constructions and syllogistic forms, of the type so often committed by my wife. “All enemies burn,” states Tectonicus. “Therefore,” concludes Penk, “all that burns is an enemy.” This is, of course, pure bullshit. Universal affirmatives can only be partially converted: all of Auruga is majestic, but only some of the class of majestic people are Auruga. “Oh, hyes,” one would think.
The only logical fallacy I see here is equating All enemies burn with all that burns is an enemy. Of course, Plato uses that type of logical BS constantly in order to make his points. And yet people still look up to him and Aristotle as paragon’s of wisdom.
Okay, so, Penk is CLEARLY a crispy skeleton in that last panel. And he has Harky’s gem-thing. So, when he climbs out of the lava as all-new, all buttkicking, all conflicted and crazy Penk, is Harky going to be a pile of ash and bone?
He’s promoting himself to be leader of the trolls. Tectonicus seems to be preoccupied with the continued existence of that species so he probably had a hand in their mythology when he created them. He doesn’t seem to be an overtly evil god, so when given a champions resignation, it seems to be ok as long as there is a replacement. I’m sure that the same could be said of any faith driven warrior in this universe, there only seems to be retribution should they renounce their devine favors in a damaging way. If you don’t want to be Tectonicus’ avatar, find a suitable replacement, and the offering will be accepted. However I’m sure that if Penk wasn’t suitable, they would have both turned to ash.
As Harky did not also jump into the lava the way I’m imagining this working is that he’ll be fine but his immortality powers won’t exist any more if he dies again, because now Penk has them.
Unless Tectonicus can just make every troll invincible at once in which case they’re clearly going to win this war.
Harky is probably going to be much weaker without the fireseye, but there’s no rule that says a god can’t favor more than one. Penk may be the champion fighting for the cause, but there’s nothing to say that Harky doesn’t still carry the blessings of Tectonicus. After all, Harky was the one who chose Penk, who Tectonicus approves of.
Yeah, I’m betting he couldn’t hold off the whole team like he did before their death anymore, but he’d still be stronger, faster and tougher then most, but probably not getting 30 feet jumps in the air casually anymore. Still, If unbezerked Byron and him go another solo round I don’t think were gonna see him go down easy. Also , since we can see that priests of Tetonicus have it as well, I’m betting he’s still fireproof.
“Moon-Star of Limbo…give me the MIGHT. The MUSCLE. The MENACE…of…MON! STAAAAARRRRR!”
…not /exactly/ sure why I thought of that, but Penk’s going to at /least/ need the muscle after this. Especially if he’s going to ride around anywhere on a cyborg space squid.
I think it is all some sort of dream state that allows him to be tested and viewed but not injured.
Or he actually jumped into a convenient valcano. Only because they would not have gone on a large journy leaving the trolls with out a leader
Hope his hair grows back quickly.
And maybe his flesh. Really that’s more important than hair.
His flesh looks like it’s mostly still there. I mean, we’d notice if he was a skeleton.
His flesh does look pretty scorched, at least.
I dunno, being a bald troll might be a pretty iconic trait. You don’t see many of those.
I don’t know looking at panel 2 pretty sure I’m seeing exposed ribs. But either way when he comes out the other side he’s going to a bad bad boy.
Harky might get a little hot under the collar if Penk usurps his position as champion…
Penk was selected to BE a champion. Harky will be bursting with pride at his success.
Yeah, Harky definitely did this specifically so that he could lead while Penk became the new Champion.
ITS A PUN GODDAMMIT
YOU COULD HAVE PHRASED IT BETTER, DOG GONE IT
…A subtle one, at that! Sorry, didn’t mean to let this get heated.
think the poor guy got a little burnt from all the flaming.
seriously no need to let tempers flare up over this. I’m sure we can keep things warm and welcoming here.
Something something Penk is pretty hot.
…well you try to come up with good comedy material for every single page.
Sorry for getting all fired up. I didn’t want to look like I’d ignored the last couple pages.
Now now, everyone remember to lava each other.
Don’t just blow this off; I really think we need to get to the core of the problem.
Just act magma-ninous towards each other
Ummm…that’s what she said?
Oops, wasn’t supposed to be a reply. :/
Pretty sure that’s ALWAYS supposed to be a reply.
I think he meant it in regards to the comic.
Hey there gravatar buddy.
Heyyyyy
*mind blown*
That’s the whole point. Harky needs to be the leader of the trolls. He can’t be both the leader and the Champion at the same time, the roles conflict, so he selected Penk to be his successor as Champion and is passed it to him, if Tectonicus approves.
Tectonicus does. Harky will be ecstatic
Indeed, in fact, Harky would like Penk to succeed him as the Leader (at least eventually), not just as having him be the Troll’s Champion in the Breakfast Club of Champions.
Penk’s really turning up the heat.
I’ll leave this here.
Also, BY FIRE BE PURGED!
The core of his soul will hold the molten fury of his people.
Why do I have this gut feeling that Penk’s about to engage in a heated philosophical debate with the god that’s about to resurrect him?
Because of what little character development we’ve seen of Penk, we only know a handful of things about him:
1) He can drum
2) He has trouble wooing the ladies
3) He has talked sense to those bigger than him
This is why your gut also senses that Penk is about to try and woo Tectonicus. Unsuccessfully.
That’s two aborted pun threads today…
ALL BURN
fuck, having boatmurdered flashbacks
you too?
Oh god….the elephants…THE LAVA…
I mean, you’re also burning right now, but I mean our enemies will too… Just worst… Okay so they’re not going to jump into lava, but we’ll at least char them!
Good evening.
The last scene was interesting from the point of view of a professional logician because it contained a number of logical fallacies; that is, invalid propositional constructions and syllogistic forms, of the type so often committed by my wife. “All enemies burn,” states Tectonicus. “Therefore,” concludes Penk, “all that burns is an enemy.” This is, of course, pure bullshit. Universal affirmatives can only be partially converted: all of Auruga is majestic, but only some of the class of majestic people are Auruga. “Oh, hyes,” one would think.
When did Penk conclude that all that burns is an enemy? I see no such logical leap
He has access to the secret comic panel, only those worthy of Tectonicus can read his invisible words!
So, who would you most like to see thrashing around on a milk-stained floor?
The only logical fallacy I see here is equating All enemies burn with all that burns is an enemy. Of course, Plato uses that type of logical BS constantly in order to make his points. And yet people still look up to him and Aristotle as paragon’s of wisdom.
BUT FIRST LET’S DO SOMETHING ABOUT THAT NASTY RASH.
ALSO, HELLO LADIES.
The troll your troll could burn like?
It’s a slow burn
ALT-TEXT IS NO BARRIER TO MY VOICE.
Please make sure Tectonicus is added to the avatar rotation.
is that twinkle in panel 2 the gem?
S’magic, baby!
And yet, he lacks any young girl’s heart. How ironic.
Maybe his music will free her (whomever she may be), whenever Penk starts?
Okay, so, Penk is CLEARLY a crispy skeleton in that last panel. And he has Harky’s gem-thing. So, when he climbs out of the lava as all-new, all buttkicking, all conflicted and crazy Penk, is Harky going to be a pile of ash and bone?
Because that would kinda suck.
He’s promoting himself to be leader of the trolls. Tectonicus seems to be preoccupied with the continued existence of that species so he probably had a hand in their mythology when he created them. He doesn’t seem to be an overtly evil god, so when given a champions resignation, it seems to be ok as long as there is a replacement. I’m sure that the same could be said of any faith driven warrior in this universe, there only seems to be retribution should they renounce their devine favors in a damaging way. If you don’t want to be Tectonicus’ avatar, find a suitable replacement, and the offering will be accepted. However I’m sure that if Penk wasn’t suitable, they would have both turned to ash.
As Harky did not also jump into the lava the way I’m imagining this working is that he’ll be fine but his immortality powers won’t exist any more if he dies again, because now Penk has them.
Unless Tectonicus can just make every troll invincible at once in which case they’re clearly going to win this war.
Harky is probably going to be much weaker without the fireseye, but there’s no rule that says a god can’t favor more than one. Penk may be the champion fighting for the cause, but there’s nothing to say that Harky doesn’t still carry the blessings of Tectonicus. After all, Harky was the one who chose Penk, who Tectonicus approves of.
Yeah, I’m betting he couldn’t hold off the whole team like he did before their death anymore, but he’d still be stronger, faster and tougher then most, but probably not getting 30 feet jumps in the air casually anymore. Still, If unbezerked Byron and him go another solo round I don’t think were gonna see him go down easy. Also , since we can see that priests of Tetonicus have it as well, I’m betting he’s still fireproof.
“Moon-Star of Limbo…give me the MIGHT. The MUSCLE. The MENACE…of…MON! STAAAAARRRRR!”
…not /exactly/ sure why I thought of that, but Penk’s going to at /least/ need the muscle after this. Especially if he’s going to ride around anywhere on a cyborg space squid.
…oh my gosh. All these years and the SilverHawks flashbacks are still fresh. Man!
“AND TELL HARKY, HE’S FIRED!!!”
Nice.
%60 Dolomite!
Nothing says reassurance like a giant demonic lava monster blowing fire onto your scorched body…
Did anyone else note the irony that Trolls have a molten fire god?
Nope. Not following.
In a lot of traditional fantasy settings, Troll regeneration can only be counteracted by fire, making it their greatest vulnerability.
I don’t think that’s necessarily ironic at all though. A form of damage that really hurts them? What else would it be but a divine force?
Tectonicus x Ragewolfbear is my OTP.
HAVE A COOKIE.
YOU KNOW, YOU WOULDN’T HAVE NEEDED ME SO BAD IF YOU HADN’T JUMPED INTO THE LAVA.
We’ll finally know whether Tectonicus has caps lock on or is holding the shift key when he says the word “HAMMERHEAD” or “hammerhead.”
No capslock
STOP…
HAMMERTIME!
So much for the theory that this was a dream.
Why?
He’s GOT THE TOUCH.
HE’S GOT THE POWAAHHHH
Oh lord, if Penk is Hotrod, that mean’s he’s going to screw up and get Harky killed.
Probably. More than willing to bet that Harky does bite it before the end of this tale.
He’s got that HI PRO GLOW!! No wait, he’s just on fire.
I think it is all some sort of dream state that allows him to be tested and viewed but not injured.
Or he actually jumped into a convenient valcano. Only because they would not have gone on a large journy leaving the trolls with out a leader
Talk about CHAR-acter development!
I have a feeling we’re not going to like Penk as much when he steps out of that volcano.
Get your Penk-Azz out of that volcano and get to schooling those champions.
The great, flaming nostrils of Tectonicus… and two rows of tiny eyes.
I remember what the original Mr Waltrip told us when the image first showed up.