Honestly, could we just keep things status quo here? I never liked the supernatural stuff in this story (Steven included), but I think the passive withdrawal system we landed on here was a pretty good compromise.
While I don’t really mind all that much, especially because all this is only once a year…I don’t wanna say “Jumping the shark who’s actually an intelligent dog,” but…
Gods I love the Halloween comics in Nortverse. They’re so surreal in the best ways, blending the heavy comedy sitcom-esce flavour in a way I haven’t seen since Family Matters, and I adored those. It makes this comic so unique (especially in that it seems to run quietly in the background the rest of the year). It helps break up the monotony of the dramedy. These days, media doesn’t try to do these fun, wacky things anymore and it’s so nice to see. 🙂
Wait if the house and boyfriend was the girls idea, did they intend to put her up right next to Tara and Bev?
Also something else seems up with the witch here. Can’t wait to find out what
Could be that Steven doesn’t want Sarah to give herself away. The Witch is in the room, and Sarah is the only non-succubus we’ve seen who can understand him.
I think one of the girls calls Steven boss at one point – and he’s actively auditing the machines. More than meets the eye, that’s for sure. Or, more than meets the borf?
I gotta say I find it hilarious that the least horny pairing is dressed as the most horny couple. (I’m sorry, but after the 1991 movie, you can’t convince me that Gomez and Morticia Addams aren’t a super horny, super kinky, pair of switches.)
Oh that was the GOAL of the 1991 movie, explicitly. Classic Morticia and Gomez were more subdued horny, and joked as the “Only sitcom family you could imagine actually having kids.”
Personally I think that if he’s as powerful of a being as he sometimes seems to be then he probably has his own reasons for living on earth as a dog, and while having someone around who can understand him has proven useful on a few occasions, he still probably doesn’t want that person blowing his cover all over the place without good reason.
I personally always have a lot of fun with the halloween stuff… mostly because it’s a good reminder to actually catch up on the story again when other people start talking about it.
I’d like to see Tara get in over her head next year, for being the one to suggest it. Witch has a year to plan, and plenty of angst to channel. Waiver has a few hidden “conditions”? Bev has to try to rescue her? Just brainstorming.
I’ll second this.
But also, this was a fairly big plotline. It pulls on a few elements that have been seeded through the series. Could just be that Nort needs a break.
1. I am glad to learn that Nort’s absence is a planned absence. Mental break time is good!
2. I am also glad to learn of Nort’s bluesky handle. I’ve followed!
For anyone who’s worried, Nort posted to socials that they’ll be taking a break in November. We’ll likely get a new storyline at the beginning of December
57 thoughts on “Screamlined Methods #14”
Organous
Honestly, could we just keep things status quo here? I never liked the supernatural stuff in this story (Steven included), but I think the passive withdrawal system we landed on here was a pretty good compromise.
Cam Serif
While I don’t really mind all that much, especially because all this is only once a year…I don’t wanna say “Jumping the shark who’s actually an intelligent dog,” but…
Tsath
Halloween is for supernatural stuff.
Steven rocks.
And the unreality is done with a light touch
Kate
Absolutely yes. Weird is fine, especially if it allows for more stories!
Casey
I like the supernatural elements, honestly. Especially since it’s Halloween, but anytime they pop up is fun
Purple Library Guy
I love the supernatural stuff. Different tastes.
JTM
The Halloween stories were what drew me here in the first place, and they’re my still my favorites. I was looking forward to this one.
It’s a brief aside once a year. Please don’t kill my joy.
And Steven is fantastic.
Archon
What kind of heathen talk is it to not like Steven o.0
Eli
“If you don’t stop translating I’m biting both of you” 🤣🤣🤣
Michael Steamweed
*chomp
“Ouch!”
*chomp
“Ow!”
Michael Steamweed
The Witch isn’t tagged? :O
Tsath
Yearly play date for the Witch and our heroines!
Danny B
On the ‘corporate’ side of it, the Witch could sell it to the girls as a team-building exercise.
Tsath
And PPV
WrenchingWench
Gods I love the Halloween comics in Nortverse. They’re so surreal in the best ways, blending the heavy comedy sitcom-esce flavour in a way I haven’t seen since Family Matters, and I adored those. It makes this comic so unique (especially in that it seems to run quietly in the background the rest of the year). It helps break up the monotony of the dramedy. These days, media doesn’t try to do these fun, wacky things anymore and it’s so nice to see. 🙂
FappingAce
Wait if the house and boyfriend was the girls idea, did they intend to put her up right next to Tara and Bev?
Also something else seems up with the witch here. Can’t wait to find out what
dysartes
I’m going to throw out a wild guess here, and suggest it may have something to do with what happened in the previous episode…
Ranb
So far Steven is all borf and no bite. Maybe.
Striker2054
So far, borf has been enough. Sarah translating is pushing that line, though.
Hydreichronos
That’s because Steven doesn’t bite, he does martial arts.
Ranb
Tara admitted that was not true. 🙂
Danny B
Could be that Steven doesn’t want Sarah to give herself away. The Witch is in the room, and Sarah is the only non-succubus we’ve seen who can understand him.
Kate
I think one of the girls calls Steven boss at one point – and he’s actively auditing the machines. More than meets the eye, that’s for sure. Or, more than meets the borf?
M@
Does Dee wearing her old uniform really count as a costume though?
Striker2054
I gotta say I find it hilarious that the least horny pairing is dressed as the most horny couple. (I’m sorry, but after the 1991 movie, you can’t convince me that Gomez and Morticia Addams aren’t a super horny, super kinky, pair of switches.)
MitchellTF
Oh that was the GOAL of the 1991 movie, explicitly. Classic Morticia and Gomez were more subdued horny, and joked as the “Only sitcom family you could imagine actually having kids.”
Michael Steamweed
The original TV series shows them as quite definitely horny for each other. Two words of French from “Tish” and Gomez would rev all the way up.
notStanley
Gomez and Morticia make excellent relationship goals :}
Satori
Awwww, I love it <3 They're so sweet <3 Witch gorl deserves Halloween fun with frens <3
Danny B
I must say, the Gomez Addams look suits Noah.
Kamino Neko
Where is Dee’s husband, and is he dressed as Goku or Bulma?
Jetstreamgw
Hopefully Bulma.
AMerexican
My guess is Nappa (possibly ghost Nappa) given the armor.
Semalax
Russell might be trick or treating with Mateo.
Matrix
I love all these costumes
Witch of many Jobs
You´d think Steven would be happy about somebody being able to understand and translate him.
Ranb
It is possible that Sarah annoys Steven. She did just dismiss him as merely a dog in The Wedding #10.
Michael Steamweed
Maybe Sarah and Steven have that trait in common: neither of them likes it when others understand them too clearly.
King_Salty
Personally I think that if he’s as powerful of a being as he sometimes seems to be then he probably has his own reasons for living on earth as a dog, and while having someone around who can understand him has proven useful on a few occasions, he still probably doesn’t want that person blowing his cover all over the place without good reason.
Ranb
Who are Colin and Alice dressed up as?
paul
spike spiegel and Faye Valentine from cowboybebop
dysartes
Two more anime characters, if I’m not mistaken.
Kamino Neko
Spike and Faye from Cowboy Bebop.
Michael Steamweed
Okay, three, two, one, let’s jam!
TheCrazedSpruce
I’m not a huge anime fan, and I’ve never seen the show, but I did at least recognize Spike. Granted, it took me a minute….
Cobalt
Dee s a Super Saiyan!
Vongrak
I personally always have a lot of fun with the halloween stuff… mostly because it’s a good reminder to actually catch up on the story again when other people start talking about it.
Artemis
I’d like to see Tara get in over her head next year, for being the one to suggest it. Witch has a year to plan, and plenty of angst to channel. Waiver has a few hidden “conditions”? Bev has to try to rescue her? Just brainstorming.
Mk
Hey man….haven’t seen am update in a while. Hope everything is ok
Tanner
Seriously, I hope he’s good.
CoopThePanda
A little concerned my own self. Please say something, Nort. We miss you.
Danny B
I’ll second this.
But also, this was a fairly big plotline. It pulls on a few elements that have been seeded through the series. Could just be that Nort needs a break.
dysartes
Looks like Nort posted an update on Patreon just before posting this strip there – it might hod more info?
Jetstreamgw
https://bsky.app/profile/nortuet.bsky.social/post/3lafcicynlr26
Nort’s taking November off, apparently.
Michael Steamweed
1. I am glad to learn that Nort’s absence is a planned absence. Mental break time is good!
2. I am also glad to learn of Nort’s bluesky handle. I’ve followed!
Caela
For anyone who’s worried, Nort posted to socials that they’ll be taking a break in November. We’ll likely get a new storyline at the beginning of December
Landshark
Love this comic so much! The whole story is such a good read I read it twice in one week when I found it! Thank you so much for writing it!!!