I haven’t ever commented before, but I sorta feel I have to now. I’ve been reading this comic for ages now, and it’s been one of my favorites (my laptop has had Zap as the desktop background pretty much since I got that laptop, as did the desktop it replaced). I’m sad to see it end, but it was just as happy and bittersweet as I wanted. I’ve been scared for years, since I saw the green sparklies overlaying Zap, and it’s finally okay.
So, what I’m trying to say with all this, is thanks Pascalle and Chris, for a great comic that made me laugh out loud sometimes and get misty-eyed at others.
Now, time to go wander over to Wilde Life…
Deanna
So. Good.
You nailed it!
Denn
Woo, super happy to have read this comic! I had a great time reading this throughout all these years! Thanks, Chris and Pascalle, thanks so much!
thank you! Thanks for sticking with us all these years.
J
I started reading y’all’s story during summer, and while I haven’t been reading as long as others, I’m very glad to have found this story. It was great.
I wanna hug you guys SO BAD.
Thank you so much for a wonderful comic.
Hekkio
You may have heard some anguished screaming a couple of pages back. Ignore it. It’s all good now <3
Zack
I AM MADE OF TEARS AND SNOT. ;___;
PEDRO IS CRYING TWIN WATERFALLS.
P.S. – Thank you again. <3 I feel so sad and happy all at once. A piece of my childhood is ending and I wish it would just go on forever. Pascalle and Chris, you're both brilliant. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Kelly
I’ve really enjoyed this story. Thank you for sharing it with us.
LuckyOne
Chris, Pascalle, I’ve been following this comic pretty religiously for
about a decade (my browser history still remembers the old html address)
and now that it’s over… I feel sad, happy, exhilarated, and lost.
Thank you so much for what you’ve created and all the time you’ve given
to this and us the readers. Watching the story and art improve over the
years and sometimes going back and reading through everything all over
again paying more attention to the changes and improvements has been
almost as enjoyable and interesting as the masterpiece of a story
itself. Amazing job, both of you.
Thank you, and I
wish both of you nothing but the best with all future endeavors.
Pascalle, you can bet your ass I’ll be following the new project.
Oh my gosh, I can’t believe we’ve come to the end of the story! I’ve been reading for so many years, and following your guys’ tweets, it feels so surreal to think there aren’t going to be anymore updates.
Thank you both SO much for all the time you spent and for putting your hearts into this for us! I can still remember the night I first found Zap! and I fell in love instantly. I spent the rest of the night catching up, in my tiny little apartment when I first moved out on my own (oh man, I feel so old now!).
Being a part of this ride with you guys has really been such a wonderful experience; with both of you being so open and welcoming to all of us Zaplings. Thank you!
I can’t remember how long I’ve been reading Zap!, but I do remember it was right before the epic fight scene in the amusement park (so I could probably go look it up, but that’s besides the point). Anyway, Zap! has always been one of my Top 5 Webcomics that I’ve just gotta read (along with, in no particular order, Mystic Revolution, Girl Genius, Sam and Fuzzy, and the somewhat-recently completed Dominic Deegan), and it saddens me that it’s finally coming to an end, but what an end it was!
Congratulations on a story well told, and thank you for sharing it with us.
P.S. I just remembered that it was probably around 2007 that I started reading, since that was the year I went to SDCC, and I got a sketch of Reona from you (and one of Robot from Chris), and HOLY CRAP I’VE BEEN READING THIS FOR SEVEN YEARS?!?! WHERE DOES THE TIME GO?
P.P.S. I will never be able to listen to another A Flock of Seagulls song with out thinking of Zap!, because Space Age Love Song will always, now, and forever be Zap and Reona’s theme song.
I cannot believe it is officially finished!! Been a big fan for a long time and wanted to thank you both for not only sharing this comic with everyone, but creating such an amazing and fun story. I had such an array of feelings throughout-happiness, anger, sadness, to excitement (such as yelling Hell Yeah! when badassery was happening ;) ). The characters were very well developed and loved by so many fans. I am going to miss this comic a lot and consider it one of the best comics that I have personally ever read. I cannot wait to read future works from the both of you! Lastly, thank you again for all the memories and hope to say thank you in person someday.
<3
Nick
Can’t believe this is over, you have become part of my daily routine, checking the site every time I’m on my computer, this has got to be one of the greatest stories I’ve ever read.
Thanks for the hard work, I’ll be sure to read Wilde Life if it is anywhere near half as good as this!
LisYaj
i don’t know why, but i get the feeling that you cheated…you sped it up instead of having cliffhanger every week. oh well, time to move on. maybe we’ll see camo of the crew from Zap! world in your new comic.
FYI: did you play FFX? because, that is wayyyy too similar to it.
will you be making posters of teh entire crew as well as another poster of the wedding with the crew of Zap! presented minus Gunner and a few that died along teh way? would be niffy to see Zap and Reona. would love to have that as a wall paper as well as an actual soft wallpaper to hang on my wall.
Christer Johnsson
And on the imaginary date of 54th of September one of the greatest imaginary stories ended!
Thanks for an enthralling story that you wish to end and never end.
disqus_I3r9zNoYtU
Thanks for all the years of entertainment!
Placeboshotgun
I’ve been on this ride since Highschool. I think. So long I can’t rightly recall. Back around the time zap first got taken by gunner? More than once I thought this comic was in the dreaded infinite Hiatus. I am glad, and of course a little sad to see the end. I will miss it, but I thank you most sincerely for story.
Lauren Lance
I must say, in the near ten years this is the first time I have cried whole reading a webcomic. I have been reading Zap! for nine years. This is such a brilliant comic and I am so sad to see it go. With that said, I am loving Wildelife!
Nat
Thank you so much for a great story with great artwork. I’ve enjoyed every page from the beginning. Please keep creating fantastic stuff like this.
PS. As of today sep.29 I could read all the end except page 746.
Alexander K
Well then.. Thanks for the story! This comic is a great demonstration of how one’s skill improve over time.
Whyrus
Had to create an account to thank you for everything! I’ve been following the comic since I don’t know when. I’m looking forward to follow the new one.
I found this comic back in college, around the casino arc, probably from an ad or at the recommendation of another webcomic artist, which is how I find most of my new webcomics. It was one of the first webcomics that I began to follow, and while many fell to the side, forgotten after lengthy hiatuses, or ignored when the plot dragged painfully slow, Zap! continued to be near the top of my Bookmarks. When I type “Z” in the web browser, Zap! is the first recommendation. You never once bored us with meandering and pointless subplots. I eagerly awaited the new page. I remember that I even checked on Zap! for an update while I was on my honeymoon. I needed my fix! ^_^
It felt like torture sometimes, wanting an update but having to wait until Monday. I’ve reread the whole thing probably five times, just to make sure I remembered all the details from years back. If there was a single complaint, it’s that I wanted more. More More MORE MOOORREEE!!!
This massive update fulfilled that greedy side to me. XD Although the masochistic part of me wishes it had been dragged out, with us howling in protest at the “death” of Zap. AND ROBOT!!!! DAMMIT WHYYY???
Ahem…! Thank you both for the thrilling ride. I eagerly look forward to the next story. All the Tumblr previews are amazing. This time, I’ll be able to brag that I began to read the story from its genesis. Cheers! I’m celebrating with a whiskey on the rocks for such a great story.
Kryspix
I can’t believe it’s finished…but thank you for finishing it! so many people give up on thier work, but im glad you stuck with Zap. I enjoyed reading it so much (and will now proceed to re-read it). Thank you for the wonderful story :) i look forward to the next story in oklahoma
Faded_Psychosis
all I have to say is… Zunis…
soorawn
Now I could read everything, and it was fantastic. Thank you very much for this, I’ve enjoyed every week. I’ll say it again, don’t stop creating wonderful stuff!
Meicy
I’ve been reading here for probably 10+ years. This is one of the 3 webcomics that brought me into reading webcomics at all, and for that, it will always have a special place in my heart. Chris and Pascalle, you two are amazing, and I don’t have words for thanks for the happiness y’all have brought me over the years through this comic. <3
mirrim
Wow! What a great ending to a great comic. Thank you so much for the laughs, the suspense and feels! And of course, this generous update! :D
Ken Cypher
733 and 753 are dead. That makes for a huge swath of the ending that can’t be accessed. Just thought you should know.
I’ve been enjoying Zap and crew since the word go. I didn’t realized it was near the end and I’m kind of sad. It’s like saying goodbye to good friends. But at least all the friends are there to wave farewell.
Like Isarine, I’ve been a long time reader, first time comment-er. Thank you for writing your story and continuing for your readers. I really enjoyed the ending and have loved your comic! I’ll be sticking around for Wild Life when it launches!
Ehol
Thank you! thank you! thank you all for sharing this magnificent piece of work for free for all these years. I said in the last one, I repeat myself : I am speechless … thank you again and … to Wilde Life !
YS
I can’t believe you just uploaded everything in one shot. Thank you!
Felt a bit rushed towards the end, but sure beats a draggy ending with no resolution. It’s also amazing to see the art evolution over the years. So, once again, thank you!
Sean Bolster
Thank you for your time, your work, your hearts’ effort, and all the creativity that we have been able to enjoy and love.
One of the reasons why I read and enjoy stories such as these is because they give me hope. They remind me that despite the setbacks, despite the struggles, despite the love lost, in the end it can turn out alright.
Hey, you still got in before the ending, so you are cooler than the people who havent started yet. Now, you can tell others about the comic and be all like “Yeah, I was a fan while it was still active” and they will admire you for it. :)
Hah! I’m glad you got to see us at SDCC. And thanks for enjoying my Robot pic. He’s the only one I can draw even remotely close to Pascalle’s level. lol
Well, I can’t speak for Wilde Life, as I don’t have access to it before you guys will, but I’m sure it will be great. Thank you however for sticking with Zap. It was our pleasure!
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