This Is The End…
And here we are, our 300th and final comic. At first I had a few ideas of what to do but couldn’t decide. Then I thought why limit this goodbye to 3-6 panels? So I asked my Gentlemen brothers to come up with some of their favorite endings to spoof. My favorite bit is at the end where it shows us at Doctors who regenerate into their new forms (which is our next comic project). Well that’s enough about this final comic let’s get on to some mushy/sappy shite shall we?
September 23rd 2009 we posted our very first comic on the internet. After it was put up my first thought was god damn it we have to come up with more shit. With each passing comic I became more and more proud of what we were doing. Not because I thought we were great but because I got to see two of my favorite people (my brothers Aaron and Nick) create with me. At first this comic was just for us, but eventually people actually started to notice the Obscure Gentlemen. To me it was odd that a person would take a small portion out of their day to read something we put together. Every comment left every retweet or any other social media things we got it made me feel good. The creation of the Obscure Gentlemen is one of the top things in my life that I’m proud of (my daughter Laila being number one of course.). Were some of our comics hacky, done before, and flat out unfunny? Yes. Yes they were but who gives a fuck! They were fun to do and something that has created a bond with my brothers and friends that I will never lose.
As I write this I have a great sadness in my heart because I loved the fuck out of it. Every dick joke and every reference that was made I will never forget. If there was enough time in the day we would continue to do this forever. I hope that some of you out there remember us and what we did. We weren’t a huge web comic but we had our fans that made it completely worth it.
In regards to that two month span of farewell guest art and comics. I thought only a few people would agree to do it but so many talented web comic brothers and sisters gave to us. Their creativity and art is something of beauty and their humor makes me proud that I was a part of their community. All hail the mighty web comiker!!!
I want to thank my beautiful wife Kirsten who tolerated me with every update and every long night on the computer making changes to the site and countless rewrites. One of my best friends since high school Joseph Fossen; a talented man who helped us create the site and supported us each and every day. Our early fans that still spread our word through social media like Greg Randolph, Anthony Friedrich, and Walter Shuler to name a few. I of course thank the other web comicers who I have a huge amount of respect for. Their talent has me in awe and I’m glad to call some of these fine young bastiches friends. People like steaming The brothers Twxxd, buy modafinil online uk cheap Saeed Frump, Andrew Arg!, Mark Zombie, Javis Legacy, Justin Babb, Brian D20, Mallville Cohen and many many more (If I left you off of this list I’m sorry there are just too many of you). Thank anyone who creates things that inspires others to do more than just sit around on the internet all day. I of course thank Nick, Travis, Yama, and Abe who wrote some of my favorite comics and allowed me to be a fan. Even more so the biggest thanks go to the artist! Without Aaron there is no Obscure Gentlemen. I hope this little bastard knows how much I appreciate and love him and how proud I am of him. He is my Jack Kirby and I hope our creative partnership lasts forever.
At this moment I grow teary eyed because I realize once I stop writing this blog this dast thing ends. While some people may see this as just a silly comic and say why make a big deal out of it. I make a big deal out of this comic because it’s something that has gotten me through a lot. If we made you smile at least once then the Obscure Gentlemen was well worth the time that 6 friends spent together. Aaron, Nick, Travis, Yama, and Abe were and will always be the Obscure Gentlemen.
I’ll end this journey with a quote that sums up all the rambling I did above:
“Tell my tale to those who ask it. Tell it truly, the good and the bad, and let me be judged accordingly. The rest… is silence”
-Dinobot
I love you all
Gentleman James Alvarez/ Obscure Gent
wieners all around!! We’ll miss you.
Thank you for your support madam! I could always count on you.
Farewell gents, farewell.
I tip my hat.
You did good, gents. Sad to see this come to an end but looking forward to whatever’s next.
Schmuck man! You are an amazing person who have supported many a web comic. I’m happy to know that we were one of them.
[sing it] Penis if you will, give these gentlemen one thats big enough to thrill![end sing it]
You guys make me say horrible things out loud! Best wishes on your future masturbatory endeavors, remember to stop when there’s chaffing! [bows] [well, in their case, bends over!] [smirk]
Your penis has the voice of an angel.
Ohhh, thats NOT my penis singing, thats just my screams when I pee! [grin]
Ok, that Teen Wolf panel is golden. Congrats on a new chapter Gents. Stay visible.
Thank you! That was a Nick idea I believe.
It was my idea, you fool of a Took!
Like I said, great work Nick.
I hate you!
Of Mice And Men ending. Did you know that was in Steinbeck’s rough draft? As for this being the end, James, as your wife would say while I’m hiding under the bed, “I thought he’d never leave.” xoxo
Gary your mediocre humor will always make me smile.
So does this mean I am never getting the money you guys owe me?
It’s in the mail.
Tis the end of an era, Gentlemen. I await what’s coming next with bated breath.
As do I! After a few months off of course.
A grand send off, Gents! Look forward to seeing the next act!
Our next act is juggling bunnies naked while listening to Wham.
That could be a big hit on the internet tubes… Just be sure to wake up before you go go.
Going out with a wang, not a whimper. Nice!
Nicely put.
Dang, I’ve just discover this comic and all its dick joke glory, now it’s over? Well… wanks from the memories 🙂
Poor Dinobot 🙁
We have 300 old comics for you to look at at least! Right? Dinobot left us too soon. Rest in peace you angry bastich.
REGENERATION! This means there is still a slight possibility you’ll return!
…Right? …Right?
All the best guys, it was a heck of a ride!
Thank you my good Sir. Your comic is an inspiration to all other comikers.
Aw, seeing you regenerate made me feel all tingly with sadness inside, but also really excited for your next project. It’s been wonderful enjoying your silly comic every week, and seeing so many gorgeous cocks at any given time. I’m eternally grateful for how awesome and supportive all of you have been. Looking forward to whatever you guys have in store! <3
I’m glad someone loved all that wang.
Will miss you.
I’ll miss me too. 🙁
“ditto.” -Demi Moore
“ditto” – Ditto the Pokemon
Your comics made me feel dirty. I needed that in a comic. Best of luck guys! Looking forward to your next big thing!
Thank you very much!
Take a bath ya Canadian poozer!
Trevor here! Just wanted to take a second and thank the brothers Alvarez as well as Yama and Abe for a great time working on this project with you all! But most of all, I’d like to thank everyone who’s taken the time to read this and has supported us. You are the greatest fans a person can ask for.
Travis “I am Trevor!” Kennedy
The Obscure Gentlemen will truly be missed, but the brothers Oliver will have your back on whatever new ventures you magnificent bastards embark on next. And I really am looking forward to that. This is not the end, only the beginning.
Brandon, you’ve been a tremendous support system for us. You and Colin are what’s pure and good about this industry. You’re the Supermen to our Foggy Nelson.
Pretty epic. Your strip has been a must-read for some time, and hurry the hell up with the Next Thing, already. And thanks guys.
No thank you for having a beautiful comic that I’ve enjoyed for past few years Sir. Don’t you ever quit.
You forgot the Rosebud ending, where you all just burn up in the furnace.
That will be added to the director’s cut 5 years from now.
That’s the real life ending!
Hey gang! Aaron here, faithful artist and madman of the Obscure Gentlemen! It’s been a blast giving you guys a double dose of Obscure goodness every week! Thanks for all the support you’ve given us throughout the years! Keep your eyes open though…you never know what’s around the corner!
UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN GUYS!
-Aaron Kal Alvarez
You all are definitely going out with style. After a two month build up to your final comic, you guys did not disappoint. This final comic is absoutely awesome!
I’m looking forward to the future projects you guys create.
See ya soon! 🙂
Thank you! I look forward to continuing reading yours as well.
Wow! Love all the parodies. Great huge final comic. Good luck in your future endeavors.
Our future endeavors include playing a lot of Halo.
That’ll do, pig. That’ll do.
Godspeed to ye, fair Gentlemen.
I hope you’re quoting Woody Harrelson you marvelous bastard.
I’ve been refraining from commenting because I still can’t believe you guys are stopping. The webcomic world will not be the same without you fine gentlemen. I wish you the best of luck! *tears roll down cheeks*
With creators like you out there the web comic world will be fine! Thank you for the kind words.
Farewell to you, League of Obscure Gentlemen. You made dick jokes classy, and you taught us all how to lower the bar so that we may step over it, dragging our junk along the way. The Stockholm Syndrome dictates that you all will be sorely missed. We love you with teary eyes and gaping assholes that scream our own names. Vaya con dios, mis putas favoritas. May we meet again while they’re televising the revolution. 🙂
🙁
This was a great send off comment. I thank you good Sir!
What an epic sendoff! I can’t wait for the “Special Edition”!
Thanks for the good times, guys! 🙂
It will be in 3D!
Great ending/endings. Farewell Obscure ones, Farewell. George Ford will have to come up with extra penis humour to prop up your absence from the Comicsphere
Best of luck to all of you fine gentlemen.