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| preview        = Gravematters01.jpg
 
| preview        = Gravematters01.jpg
 
| release-date    = October 28, 2013
 
| release-date    = October 28, 2013
 
| number-of-pages = 20
 
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| artist          = [http://rennerei.deviantart.com/ Maren Marmulla]
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| artist          = [https://twitter.com/rennerei Maren "rennerei" Marmulla]
 
| writer          = Jay Pinkerton & Erik Wolpaw
 
| writer          = Jay Pinkerton & Erik Wolpaw
 
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{{Quotation|'''Redmond and Blutarch Mann'''|I'm sending my brother to '''HELL.'''}}
 
{{Quotation|'''Redmond and Blutarch Mann'''|I'm sending my brother to '''HELL.'''}}
  
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'''Grave Matters''' is a [[comic]] released on October 28, 2013, as part of the [[Scream Fortress 2013|Fifth Annual Halloween Special]]. It features the ghosts of [[Non-player characters#Blutarch_and_Redmond_Mann|Redmond and Blutarch Mann]], debating who won the Gravel Wars.
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'''Grave Matters''' is a [[Comics|comic]] released on October 28, 2013, as part of the [[Scream Fortress 2013|Fifth Annual Halloween Special]]. Providing the background for [[Helltower]], it features the ghosts of [[Non-player characters#Blutarch and Redmond Mann|Redmond and Blutarch Mann]], debating who won the Gravel Wars.
  
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==Synopsis==
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== Synopsis ==
 
The comic opens with [[Merasmus]] stirring toilet wine while introducing his fellow inmates to the story of what happened after [[Blood Brothers|Redmond and Blutarch's deaths]]. The next scene opens immediately after the deaths of Redmond and Blutarch Mann, in which Gray Mann promptly exits the scene after their death. The ghosts of Redmond and Blutarch begin to argue over who died first, therefore finding out who was the rightful heir to their father's land. The twin ghosts decide to pay a visit to the RED [[Soldier]], due to the fact that he is a lawyer, and attempt to find out who won the Gravel Wars. The RED Soldier, unaware that he is speaking to his employer, explains that since neither of them are truly dead, the Gravel Wars are not over until one of them passes on to the next world. Discovering it is still a stalemate, both Redmond and Blutarch quickly exit and contact their respective workers and confide that they are going to try to send the other to the underworld, ending with a hint at the [[Scream Fortress 2013]] update.
 
The comic opens with [[Merasmus]] stirring toilet wine while introducing his fellow inmates to the story of what happened after [[Blood Brothers|Redmond and Blutarch's deaths]]. The next scene opens immediately after the deaths of Redmond and Blutarch Mann, in which Gray Mann promptly exits the scene after their death. The ghosts of Redmond and Blutarch begin to argue over who died first, therefore finding out who was the rightful heir to their father's land. The twin ghosts decide to pay a visit to the RED [[Soldier]], due to the fact that he is a lawyer, and attempt to find out who won the Gravel Wars. The RED Soldier, unaware that he is speaking to his employer, explains that since neither of them are truly dead, the Gravel Wars are not over until one of them passes on to the next world. Discovering it is still a stalemate, both Redmond and Blutarch quickly exit and contact their respective workers and confide that they are going to try to send the other to the underworld, ending with a hint at the [[Scream Fortress 2013]] update.
  
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==Notes==
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;'''Page 4'''
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* Merasmus has what appears to be a tattoo of his past roommate Soldier's class emblem on his left bicep.
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* Merasmus's [[Skull Island Topper]] has two cat-like eyes, instead of one human eye, as depicted by the in-game cosmetic item.
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;'''Page 12'''
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* Merasmus's refrigerator is still partially buried in the grounds of the Raccoon Sanctuary from [[Doom-Mates]].
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;'''Page 13'''
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* The newspaper mentions Soldier's magically-granted legal powers.
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** This is the same newspaper that Gray Mann is reading in the [[Shadow Boxers]] comic.
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** The Soldier was first mentioned to have legal privileges in [[A Smissmas Story]].
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* Starting on this page, Soldier's coat switches from being torn and dirty to being fixed from panel to panel.
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;'''Page 14'''
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* "Sargeant" is a phonetic misspelling of the military rank, [[w:Sergeant|Sergeant]].<!-- unnecessary: "This is presumably a typo." Of course, it is probably a typo. -->
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;'''Page 17'''
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* The unused [[Bottle]] texture<!-- Observation:, as well as advertisements for the beers Old Geezer and Blue Streak--> can be seen in the bar.
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* Additional pictures on the wall depict the original artwork of [[Saxton Hale]] from the [[Sniper vs. Spy Update]], and a photo from the [[WAR! Update]] of [[Soldier]] and [[Demoman]] cheering at a game.
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<!-- Observation: ;'''Page 16'''
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* An advertisement for [[Bonk! Atomic Punch]] can be seen inside The Supply Room.-->
  
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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* Merasmus has what appears to be a tattoo of Soldier's class emblem on his left bicep.
 
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* Merasmus's [[Skull Island Topper]] has two cat-like eyes instead of one human-like one in the game
 
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* On the bottom of the newspaper on page 13, we learn that Soldier has been given "Legal Powers".
 
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** The [[w:Telephone number#Alphanumeric telephone numbers|alphanumeric telephone number]] (Blackburn 1-03113) encodes the date 10/31/13, which is the date of the Halloween holiday celebrated in that year's [[Scream Fortress 2013|Scream Fortress]] update.
 
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* Starting on page 13, the Soldier's coat switches from being torn and dirty to being fixed from panel to panel.
 
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* An advertisement for [[Bonk! Atomic Punch]] can be seen on page 16 inside The Supply Room. Additionally, the unused [[Bottle]] texture, as well as advertisements for the beers Old Geezer and Blue Streak can be seen in the bar on page 17.
 
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* Additional pictures on the wall on page 17 depict the original artwork of [[Saxton Hale]] from the [[Spy vs. Sniper Update]], and a photo from the [[WAR! Update]] of [[Soldier]] and [[Demoman]] cheering at a game.
 
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* The Soldier is referred to as "Sargeant-Barrister Doe". A {{w|Barrister}} is a type of lawyer typically found in higher courts. The Soldier was first mentioned to have legal privileges in [[A Smissmas Story]].
 
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* The newspaper that Redmond and Blutarch find the Soldier's advertisement in is the same newspaper that Gray Mann is reading in the [[Shadow Boxers]] comic.
 
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* Merasmus's refrigerator on page 12 is still buried in the ground from [[Doom-Mates]].
 
  
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== External links ==
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* [http://www.teamfortress.com/gravematters/ ''Grave Matters''] on the [[TF2 Official Website]].
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* The [[w:Telephone number#Alphanumeric telephone numbers|alphanumeric telephone number]] (BLACKBURN 1-03113) encodes the date 10/31/13, which is the date of the Halloween holiday celebrated in that year's [[Scream Fortress 2013|Scream Fortress]] update.
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** "BLackburn" is an actual [[w:Telephone_exchange_names|telephone exchange name]]; these were common before the advent of All Number Calling. The two capitalized letters were the letters that were actually dialed.
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** The full number would be 251-03113, which has eight digits instead of seven and therefore wouldn't be a functional phone number.
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* The British-born brothers use the title "Barrister". A [[w:Barrister|Barrister]] is a particular type of lawyer typically found in British and Commonwealth legal systems, consistent with their seeking a legal opinion.
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
 
* [[Comics]]
 
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* [[Blood Brothers]], preceding comic
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** [[Blood Brothers]], preceding comic
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* [[Storyline]]
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* [[Non-player characters]]
 
* [[Scream Fortress 2013]]
 
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== External links ==
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* [http://www.teamfortress.com/gravematters/ ''Grave Matters''] on the [[TF2 Official Website]].
  
 
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Latest revision as of 20:40, 25 May 2024

Grave Matters
Gravematters01.jpg
Comic Strip Info
Released: October 28, 2013
Number of pages: 20
Artist: Maren "rennerei" Marmulla
Writer: Jay Pinkerton & Erik Wolpaw
“
I'm sending my brother to HELL.
— Redmond and Blutarch Mann
 ”

Grave Matters is a comic released on October 28, 2013, as part of the Fifth Annual Halloween Special. Providing the background for Helltower, it features the ghosts of Redmond and Blutarch Mann, debating who won the Gravel Wars.

Synopsis

The comic opens with Merasmus stirring toilet wine while introducing his fellow inmates to the story of what happened after Redmond and Blutarch's deaths. The next scene opens immediately after the deaths of Redmond and Blutarch Mann, in which Gray Mann promptly exits the scene after their death. The ghosts of Redmond and Blutarch begin to argue over who died first, therefore finding out who was the rightful heir to their father's land. The twin ghosts decide to pay a visit to the RED Soldier, due to the fact that he is a lawyer, and attempt to find out who won the Gravel Wars. The RED Soldier, unaware that he is speaking to his employer, explains that since neither of them are truly dead, the Gravel Wars are not over until one of them passes on to the next world. Discovering it is still a stalemate, both Redmond and Blutarch quickly exit and contact their respective workers and confide that they are going to try to send the other to the underworld, ending with a hint at the Scream Fortress 2013 update.

Pages

  • Page 1

  • Page 2

  • Page 3

  • Page 4

  • Page 5

  • Page 6

  • Page 7

  • Page 8

  • Page 9

  • Page 10

  • Page 11

  • Page 12

  • Page 13

  • Page 14

  • Page 15

  • Page 16

  • Page 17

  • Page 18

  • Page 19

  • Page 20

Notes

Page 4
  • Merasmus has what appears to be a tattoo of his past roommate Soldier's class emblem on his left bicep.
  • Merasmus's Skull Island Topper has two cat-like eyes, instead of one human eye, as depicted by the in-game cosmetic item.
Page 12
  • Merasmus's refrigerator is still partially buried in the grounds of the Raccoon Sanctuary from Doom-Mates.
Page 13
  • The newspaper mentions Soldier's magically-granted legal powers.
    • This is the same newspaper that Gray Mann is reading in the Shadow Boxers comic.
    • The Soldier was first mentioned to have legal privileges in A Smissmas Story.
  • Starting on this page, Soldier's coat switches from being torn and dirty to being fixed from panel to panel.
Page 14
  • "Sargeant" is a phonetic misspelling of the military rank, Sergeant.
Page 17

Trivia

Page 13
  • The alphanumeric telephone number (BLACKBURN 1-03113) encodes the date 10/31/13, which is the date of the Halloween holiday celebrated in that year's Scream Fortress update.
    • "BLackburn" is an actual telephone exchange name; these were common before the advent of All Number Calling. The two capitalized letters were the letters that were actually dialed.
    • The full number would be 251-03113, which has eight digits instead of seven and therefore wouldn't be a functional phone number.
Page 14
  • The British-born brothers use the title "Barrister". A Barrister is a particular type of lawyer typically found in British and Commonwealth legal systems, consistent with their seeking a legal opinion.

See also

External links

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