#1340 Holy Matrimony: One Love
Inkmonkey on June 1, 2008
Edit: Due to coding problems, click here to see the finished animation
God, has it really been five years? Who knew that it would take so long…
Well, here it is. The last hurrah. This is actually my very first Flash Animation. For an experienced Flasher something of this complexity may only take a week, but trying to learn Flash while finishing up a ton of art for college ended up stretching this project to about 8 months. I know a few months in a few people were clamoring for anything to be updated, but after such a long wait I'd feel guilty putting up anything less than what you've got above.
But yes, this is the end of the Elijah and Azuu webcomic. That's not to say that Elijah and Azuu, just that this website won't be updating. In fact, you can even find an Elijah and Azuu story in Drunk Duck Vol. 3. I'm bound to do more with the characters as the years go by, but right now I'm focusing on getting paying work in the art field, and I don't think I can do that and focus on the comic like I would have to.
Anyway, there's not much to say that isn't already in the video. I hope to see you all again soon.
–Shane “Inkmonkey” Woodis
Chikan at 5:30PM, June 10, 2008
Incredible, I'm glad that things ended in sunny happy way. Everyone will be happy!
CaptRory at 10:18AM, June 10, 2008
Wow! I can't believe its over! I've enjoyed this comic since I first saw it quite a long time ago and its been both wonderful and remarkable to watch your art grow and progress along with the comic. You're headed for big things! If I ever see you collect Elijah and Azuu into Dead Tree Format I'd definitely buy the series. Not sure how you'd sell the last strip though hehehe. You definitely have the talent and skill to go far, I look foreward to seeing where your ambition takes you. Let us know how life is goign from time to time.
jauntx at 12:47PM, June 9, 2008
excellent work! I know I was a harsh critic way back in the early strips but this developed into one of my favorite comics. Will miss this for sure
stauquin at 8:30AM, June 9, 2008
Thank you, Inkmonkey, for a great comic and I wish you the very best in your endeavors.
Kalan at 10:04PM, June 8, 2008
Wow Ink. I just wanted to take a second to write a message, giving you thanks for making this wonderful series. Even if you hadn't originally been intending it to end here, it still makes a good ending. I've been with your comic for... I guess not quite 1000 comics, but at least 800+ of them. Before the Drunkduck crash, etc... It has made a huge impact on my life, like all the stories I take in. I still remember sending in a guest comic a looong time ago... It was... Terrible to say the least, but I was a lot younger, and I would hope my artistic abilities have improved since then(perhaps my joke writing as well.) I am planning to major in an artistic field... Perhaps I'm going off on a tangent, but hey. This is probably the last chance to let you know that your work was and is greatly appreciated by me, and all your other fans. (Maybe I'll make a guest comic, to test myself, I suppose, dunno if or where you would post it. Wow, I get flustered even over the internet, you're... famous to me, heh.) Again, thank you for your time, and for all the troubles you've gone through to bring all of this wonderful story to us. ~Curtis Fuller (17 and starting to look towards college.)
Legos on the floor at 2:27PM, June 8, 2008
I know I haven't exactly been vocal 'till the end here, but this was the comic that I discovered DD through, as well as one of the best here, and I'm sad to see it come to an end. What an ending, though.
Zairron at 9:12AM, June 8, 2008
Bravo.
Anime Guru at 8:29AM, June 8, 2008
I'm sorry to see you leave. It was one of the best comics I've seen and it will be hard to top. I hope to see you back soon and I wish you luck in all of your endeavors.
Deraymou at 2:58AM, June 8, 2008
*dies* oh god I foudn it! I never woulda if you hadn't mentioned it! oh taht poor guy! ahahahahh
Jimeth at 4:08PM, June 7, 2008
I think last page was a good ending, so this is a good place to leave it. Most people said the same. Good luck with whatever, Ink.
Morgaine at 2:43PM, June 6, 2008
Ah, I'm gonna miss it. But it's a very nice ending :) Thanks Inkmonkey for all the laughs!!
Evil Emperor Nick at 1:52PM, June 5, 2008
Forgot to 5
Lithium7 at 12:37AM, June 5, 2008
its finally over ^ ^ ive been a loyal follower and i will definetly miss the comic! Ink youve done an amazing job! ill always reread the comic no matter what! kudos for a job well done may life bring you nothing but good! have a good one =)
Inkmonkey at 9:05AM, June 4, 2008
danke
Skethi at 1:06AM, June 4, 2008
Am Ende Jedoch was klag ich dir? Dir ist mein Leid erkannt. Was will ich dir entdecken, Was du viel besser weißt: Die Schmerzen, die mich schrecken, Die Wehmut, die mich beißt, Und daß ich meinem Ziel mit Winseln zugerannt? Leider leider das Ende, aber dennoch ist es gut so. Besser als wenn alles ohne Ende einfach untergegangen wäre. Danke für gute vier Jahre, danke für die gute Unterhaltung. Danke für alles. Mit bestem Gruß, Skethi
jaklaw at 6:51PM, June 3, 2008
Iv been reading this comic for 4 and a hafe years now and this is a great ending. My real comment: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! ITS OVER WHYYYYYYYYYY this is the comic that start me on DD ;(. .....anyway good luck and I hope you come back to E&A one day well all be waiting :D -Jake
FinalMagus at 5:18PM, June 3, 2008
Oh and... could we get a wallpaper of that final image?
FinalMagus at 5:18PM, June 3, 2008
Wonderful comic, wonderful ending, wonderful easter egg. Nothing more to say, just that I love this comic and it has always made me happy.
Avian at 3:48PM, June 3, 2008
I havent really commented on this comic before but it was one of the first comics I started reading when I joined DD. In truth this is probably one of the things that got me started reading Web Comics. So thanks man, it has been a great run and I wish you the best of luck. P.S. Great easter egg
Evil Emperor Nick at 2:04PM, June 3, 2008
Wow. Ink I can't tell you how surprised, glad & touched I was to see this. I, for once in my life, am left speechless.
stinger9 at 2:02PM, June 3, 2008
Just looked for the easter egg now. I'd actually say it was better than the real ending :D! Poor guy...
Crazeyal at 1:40PM, June 3, 2008
To have been even a small part of something so special, I am honored beyond words. Good luck in your endeavors, and please... Just because you are no longer giving away free art, don't think you have lost any fans. Keep in touch. Ray
Inkmonkey at 10:08AM, June 3, 2008
Thanks everyone, it means a lot to me to have the support of so many readers. Also, did anyone find the easter egg at the end? I only ask because nobody's mentioned anything about it yet.
Ithil at 5:02AM, June 3, 2008
(lights lighter)
Twilight_of_the_gods at 8:25PM, June 2, 2008
we're gonna miss you ink, I wish you well on all your endeavors! ^.^