#Epilogue
I mentioned somewhere that I had come up with the last comic for IHL a long time ago. It’s true. This idea.. that you see the comics.. and then zoom out.. and there are an infinite number of them and you see they’ve all been a part of the first comic. I don’t know.. its my whole meta meta meta thing.
I’ve gone and written long speeches before about IHL a few times in here. Like every time I get to a milestone, I feel that I need to make an Oscar speech. I’ll try and keep this short-ish.
The response to ending IHL has been nothing but positive. That astounds me and makes me so happy that people like me and my writing enough to give whatever it is a shot. I will admit, what you are looking at above is the general page format of what IHL-U is going to bring once a week. Why though, am I ending the original format? It’s a multiple purpose bit. I’m sure some of you realize that I love the meta joke. I love the joke that makes the panel structure an actual part of the comic. From the Horsemen climbing through the crack, to the alien ship descending, to the big lock & key. All of these are using the comic structure as its own character. I think I kind of finished it. It isn’t that I couldn’t come up with another interesting idea about what to do with the panels… but I think I’m getting out on it when the getting is good. I don’t feel I’ve ever forced one of those jokes..
Another fact is my writing has gotten bigger. I want to tell bigger stories. I always felt that every time I added a character to IHL, I was diluting the pool. Too many characters, both mine and mythology’s, and I would have too much to juggle. With IHL-U.. I can have ALL of the characters. From mine to mythology and back again. (And do NOT think that characters like Internet, Lucy & Zeke, and the clones can’t appear in IHL-U.. they will.)
So now – that’s it. I’m closing the book on this chapter of my life, but it isn’t without a plan to start a bigger and hopefully bigger and even more successful chapter. I am going to need all of your help on that though, and as we move forward I hope we can do this together.
If you have ever helped me, talked to me at a con, do a webcomic, emailed me, joined on any social media, or just have at some point been a part of the IHL family. Thank you. You are the reason the comic continues on. I’ve said that before and I’m sure I’ll say it a thousand times more. Thank you.
So I’ll see you guys on Christmas with the debut of IHL-U, featuring the birth of a universe.
..and in case I don’t see ya, good afternoon, good evening, and good night.
James Hatton
12/13/11
I adore the direction it the comic is going with IHL-U but I did tear up with this. Well done Jamie.
No. Thank you.
For all that you do. Truly you’re one of a kind; and despite my normally sarcastic tone, I mean it. You’re a wonderful guy, funny, and kind; on top of being a wonderful comicker. For that, we as an audience, are truly grateful. For those that have been so fortunate to meet you at a convention, we are truly blessed.
Thank you again. I can’t wait to see where IHL:U goes. I’ll be there, with so many others that have been following your work; for the ride. Can’t wait.
~Jessi
My allergies must be acting up on top of it being dusty in here. Well done sir.
wow… einfach unbeschreiblich. vielen, vielen dank.
ihl war, ist un bleibt einfach großartig!!!!
Sarah
*Sniff*
Dot damnit, I love you man. I hate you, but I love you.
I can´t think of a better way the last comic of IHL should have been done. Congratulations man! You have done what few are capable and even less are brave enough to do… you evolved! Keep it up, as long as you keep making them, we´ll keep on reading them!
Loved it man. Can’t wait to read the new format
*applauds*
Congrats! I can’t wait to see the IHL-U.
*slow clap*
Well done Sir.
Dotspeed, looking forward to IHL-U
Wait. WAIT.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO *yells into infinity and becomes one with the comic*
That… is an awesome end to IHL as we knew it. Can hardly wait to see what fun IHL-U has in store. Congrats on 1000 comics.
Thank you _so much_ for this strip, it has been a joy.
Thank you for all your hard work, and I can’t wait to see what IHL – The Next Generation…erm I mean IHL – U brings to the table.
Thank you again for Dot Harkness this year, he is and always will be epic.
Merry Christmas and Happy New year.
May the Light of Dot Never Die…
Well done, sir; well done. I hope you have a good month, and I’ll be beating my F5 key repeatedly on the 25th.
james hatton, you are amazing.
and i really love what youve done
and i cant wait for the new ILH-U to come
and….*sniff* i…thank you
Well I’ll be beating other things, probably. But congrats, J. Been reading since the start, and what you’ve created is an epic.
Look forward to IHL-U.
PS. You do know that if you do an annual Calendar Year review of IHL-U, you can call it “I H LU-CY” (where H is clearly “heart”), right?
What a great ending, I can’t wait to see the next beginning.
Bravo, my friend, bravo!
James,
I really do appreciate your writing this comic, these past few years have been an emotional roller coaster for me, and your comic was always there when I needed a laugh, or a smile, or a facepalm moment. I appreciated all these moments and more and can’t wait to see what IHL-U has in store for us.
-MC
There is a break in the continuity of the Prev and Next buttons. Pressing Prev from this comic and Next from IHL 999 both take you to the same page — http://www.inhislikeness.com/comic/1000/ — but that page says “No Archive Found. 0 results.”, and it has no Prev or Next button so you can’t continue in either direction. Did you lose page 1000, by any chance?