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''[http://www.eecomics.net/ Emergency Exit]'' ([http://eecomics.net/EEArchives/?strip_id=1 first strip]) is the primary webcomic of NJ Huff. Initially a [[Absurdity Ascendant|very random]] gag comic, it successfully pulled a half-[[Cerebus Syndrome|Cerebus]] to become a story and humor comic. Basically, it's about the residents of an apartment building guarding a [[Weirdness Magnet|portal]] to [[Another Dimension|other worlds]], with lots of [[Mundane Fantastic|general weirdness]] and even [[It Runs On Nonsensoleum|downright absurdity]].
''[http://www.eecomics.net/ Emergency Exit]'' ([http://eecomics.net/EEArchives/?strip_id=1 first strip]) is the primary webcomic of NJ Huff. Initially a [[Absurdity Ascendant|very random]] gag comic, it successfully pulled a half-[[Cerebus Syndrome|Cerebus]] to become a story and humor comic. Basically, it's about the residents of an apartment building guarding a [[Weirdness Magnet|portal]] to [[Another Dimension|other worlds]], with lots of [[Mundane Fantastic|general weirdness]] and even [[It Runs on Nonsensoleum|downright absurdity]].


As the dramatic narrative elements have matured, so has the art style. In August, 2009 the artist replaced the first 12 pages with a new intro storyline to help new readers adapt to this. One of the biggest influences in its evolution seems to be the massive crossover with Ben Fleuter's somber ''[[Parallel Dementia]]'' from [http://eecomics.net/?strip_id=596 2006-12-25] to [http://eecomics.net/?strip_id=725 2007-06-14] seemed to bring out the best in both webcomickers.
As the dramatic narrative elements have matured, so has the art style. In August, 2009 the artist replaced the first 12 pages with a new intro storyline to help new readers adapt to this. One of the biggest influences in its evolution seems to be the massive crossover with Ben Fleuter's somber ''[[Parallel Dementia]]'' from [http://eecomics.net/?strip_id=596 2006-12-25] to [http://eecomics.net/?strip_id=725 2007-06-14] seemed to bring out the best in both webcomickers.
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* Bob McKile is just your average, ordinary, orange-haired [[Celibate Hero]] with a [[Super-Powered Evil Side]].
* Bob McKile is just your average, ordinary, orange-haired [[Celibate Hero]] with a [[Super-Powered Evil Side]].
* Eddie is a tall [[Cloudcuckoolander]] with a [[Hyperspace Mallet]]. He's also a [[Mad Scientist]] with a lab and everything -- for example, he can make a "[[Rule of Cool|coolness]] [[Applied Phlebotinum|enhancer]]" that actually ''[[Exactly What It Says On the Tin|works]]'', just like that -- but that doesn't really apply outside of his lab, so he's rarely [[The Smart Guy]].
* Eddie is a tall [[Cloudcuckoolander]] with a [[Hyperspace Mallet]]. He's also a [[Mad Scientist]] with a lab and everything -- for example, he can make a "[[Rule of Cool|coolness]] [[Applied Phlebotinum|enhancer]]" that actually ''[[Exactly What It Says on the Tin|works]]'', just like that -- but that doesn't really apply outside of his lab, so he's rarely [[The Smart Guy]].
* Saya Caelan is a purple-haired [[Deadpan Snarker]] and [[Badass Normal]].
* Saya Caelan is a purple-haired [[Deadpan Snarker]] and [[Badass Normal]].
* Karl Tameron is a green-haired gamer geek and techie who controls their most important [[Applied Phlebotinum]].
* Karl Tameron is a green-haired gamer geek and techie who controls their most important [[Applied Phlebotinum]].
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* [[Emotionless Girl]] - Saya again
* [[Emotionless Girl]] - Saya again
* [[Enemy Without]]: {{spoiler|Karl}} gains one.
* [[Enemy Without]]: {{spoiler|Karl}} gains one.
* [[Everything's Better With Chickens]] - Or worse, if you ask Eddie.
* [[Everything's Better with Chickens]] - Or worse, if you ask Eddie.
* [[Everything's Better With Bob]] - Eddie would agree.
* [[Everything's Better with Bob]] - Eddie would agree.
* [[Evil Overlord List]]: Kyran apparently reads it, specifically the part about having a fifth grader look over your plans before putting them into action. Good thing too; his plans are terrible.
* [[Evil Overlord List]]: Kyran apparently reads it, specifically the part about having a fifth grader look over your plans before putting them into action. Good thing too; his plans are terrible.
* [[Eyes Always Shut]] - Harvoc, the mailman with a hook for a hand.
* [[Eyes Always Shut]] - Harvoc, the mailman with a hook for a hand.
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* [[Hook Hand]] - Harvoc
* [[Hook Hand]] - Harvoc
* [[Hyperspace Mallet]] - Eddie
* [[Hyperspace Mallet]] - Eddie
* [[It Runs On Nonsensoleum]] - Eddie's "Coolness Enhancers".
* [[It Runs on Nonsensoleum]] - Eddie's "Coolness Enhancers".
* [[Impossibly Cool Weapon]] - Eddie's coolness enhancer has the potential to turn any weapon into one of these, but the best example is when it turns his [[Hyperspace Mallet]] into [http://eecomics.net/?strip_id=1006 twin double-headed hammer-chucks.] Which he swings around with ''way'' more skill than he has any right to.
* [[Impossibly Cool Weapon]] - Eddie's coolness enhancer has the potential to turn any weapon into one of these, but the best example is when it turns his [[Hyperspace Mallet]] into [http://eecomics.net/?strip_id=1006 twin double-headed hammer-chucks.] Which he swings around with ''way'' more skill than he has any right to.
* [[Jerk With a Heart of Gold]] - Vladic, apparently, especially when Eddie's involved
* [[Jerk with a Heart of Gold]] - Vladic, apparently, especially when Eddie's involved
* [[MacGuffin Delivery Service]] - Lord Kyran's preferred method. Though it hardly works, it allows him to try and keep his enemies alive whenever necessary.
* [[MacGuffin Delivery Service]] - Lord Kyran's preferred method. Though it hardly works, it allows him to try and keep his enemies alive whenever necessary.
* [[Mad Scientist]] - Eddie, and apparently Karl
* [[Mad Scientist]] - Eddie, and apparently Karl
* [[Minion With an F In Evil]] - Jurinjo, Orulla
* [[Minion with an F In Evil]] - Jurinjo, Orulla
* [[Mismatched Eyes]] - Vladic
* [[Mismatched Eyes]] - Vladic
* [[Mood Whiplash]]: [http://eecomics.net/?strip_id=1108 Here] especially.
* [[Mood Whiplash]]: [http://eecomics.net/?strip_id=1108 Here] especially.

Revision as of 14:14, 9 April 2014

 Delaine: Apparently your little trip didn't go exactly as planned. Wait, for that you'd actually need a plan.

Kyran: So...that means I could consider it a success.

Emergency Exit (first strip) is the primary webcomic of NJ Huff. Initially a very random gag comic, it successfully pulled a half-Cerebus to become a story and humor comic. Basically, it's about the residents of an apartment building guarding a portal to other worlds, with lots of general weirdness and even downright absurdity.

As the dramatic narrative elements have matured, so has the art style. In August, 2009 the artist replaced the first 12 pages with a new intro storyline to help new readers adapt to this. One of the biggest influences in its evolution seems to be the massive crossover with Ben Fleuter's somber Parallel Dementia from 2006-12-25 to 2007-06-14 seemed to bring out the best in both webcomickers.

The comic went on a two-month long hiatus before starting a semi-reboot on July 1st, 2011, the comic's eighth birthday. The artist said that she was sick of the confusing continuity of the old comics, and wanted to start looking at doing something more serious with the comic.

Be warned / encouraged, it has Loads and Loads of Characters.Here are the main protagonists, who all live in the same apartment building:

  • Bob McKile is just your average, ordinary, orange-haired Celibate Hero with a Super-Powered Evil Side.
  • Eddie is a tall Cloudcuckoolander with a Hyperspace Mallet. He's also a Mad Scientist with a lab and everything -- for example, he can make a "coolness enhancer" that actually works, just like that -- but that doesn't really apply outside of his lab, so he's rarely The Smart Guy.
  • Saya Caelan is a purple-haired Deadpan Snarker and Badass Normal.
  • Karl Tameron is a green-haired gamer geek and techie who controls their most important Applied Phlebotinum.
  • Sal Declan is Bob's cousin and an orange-haired witch.
  • Fred is a light brown cat. Excellent gamer and one of the smartest people in the building, but only Karl can understand her, even when Sal turns her into a Catgirl. Team Pet.
  • Jason Saskia is a late addition with black hair. Ex-circus. Kind of gay (although he did say he was "open to either"), with an obvious crush on Karl. Originally a Drop in Character, but has come into the main cast.

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