Jenn Northington has worked in the publishing industry wearing various hats since 2004, including bookseller and events director, and is currently Director of Editorial Operations at Riot New Media Group. You can hear her on the SFF Yeah! podcast nerding out about sci-fi and fantasy. When she’s not working, she’s most likely gardening, running, or (obviously) reading. Find her on Tumblr at jennIRL and Instagram at iamjennIRL.
We here at Panels are taking some much needed time off; in the meantime, we’re revisiting some favorite old posts from the last 6 months! We’ll see you back on January 11 with all new posts for your enjoyment.This post originally ran on September 23, 2015.
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While I have no doubts that Lumberjanes will continue to be awesome, I can’t help but pause to mourn the initial dream team of Noelle Stevenson, Grace Ellis, Shannon Watters, and Brooke Allen. As we bid farewell (and CONGRATULATIONS) to co-writer Stevenson, we take a moment to look back at the 25 best moments of Lumberjanes (or at least, my personal favorites) from #1 through 17. (I was going to try to do 10, but… well.)
Fair warning: contains spoilers for the series thus far.1. We Meet Ripley
Lumberjanes 1; art by Brooke Allen, colors by Maarta Laiho, letters by Aubrey Aiese
2. The Pungeon Master Badge Is a Thing That Exists In The World
Lumberjanes 2; art by Brooke Allen, colors by Maarta Laiho, letters by Aubrey Aiese
3. April Takes Out a River Monster With a Scrunchie
Lumberjanes 3; art by Brooke Allen, colors by Maarta Laiho, letters by Aubrey Aiese
4. The Holy Kitten Enters Our Lives (And Our Hearts)
Never stop believing, Ripley. Lumberjanes 3.
5. Jen’s Love Language Is Terror
Lumberjanes 3
6. Yetis Think Humans Are Gross
Lumberjanes 4; art by Brooke Allen, colors by Maarta Laiho, letters by Aubrey Aiese
7. Molly’s Hat’s Name Is Bubbles
Lumberjanes 5; art by Brooke Allen, colors by Maarta Laiho, letters by Aubrey Aiese
8. April Gets Most of the Best Lines, Including Terminator References
Lumberjanes 5
9. Ripley Bites a Dinosaur
Lumberjanes 5 (I really loved this one, OK)
10. Jen and Rosie Have a Heart-to-Heart
Lumberjanes 6; art by Brooke Allen, colors by Maarta Laiho, letters by Aubrey Aiese
11. There Are Greek Gods In The Mix
Lumberjanes 7
12. A;asd;flkeAsdlghea;lsdfhpegjlasdgha;skdjf Jo
Lumberjanes 7; art by Brooke Allen, colors by Maarta Laiho, letters by Aubrey Aiese
13. Mal Believes In Molly Aas;ldkfja;slekgjalsdkhfa;slkjepoghalsd;kfja;
Lumberjanes 8; art by Brooke Allen, colors by Maarta Laiho, letters by Aubrey Aiese
14. Everyone Gets a Kitten
Lumberjanes 8
15. Jen Tries To Tell a Ghost Story
Lumberjanes 9; art by Brittney Williams, colors by Maarta Laiho, letters by Aubrey Aiese
16. Mal and Molly Aas;ldkfjaoegalsdkha;eogiha;lsdkj
Lumberjanes 11; art by Carolyn Nowak, colors by Maarta Laiho, letters by Aubrey Aiese
17. Ripley and Bubbles Are Ballroom Dancers
Lumberjanes 11
18. Mal Has a Plan
Lumberjanes 12; art by Carolyn Nowak, colors by Maarta Laiho, letters by Aubrey Aiese
19. Bubbles’ Back-Story Is Revealed
Lumberjanes 13; art by Brooke Allen, colors by Maarta Laiho, letters by Aubrey Aiese
20. We Find Out Where Ripley’s Blue Streak Comes From
Lumberjanes 13
21. Enter Rosie, With Moose
Lumberjanes 14; art by Brooke Allen, colors by Maarta Laiho, letters by Aubrey Aiese
22. The Bear-Woman Hates Feelings
Lumberjanes 16; art by Brooke Allen, colors by Maarta Laiho, letters by Aubrey Aiese
23. Jo and Barney Have a Heart-to-Heart
Lumberjanes 17; art by Brooke Allen, colors by Maarta Laiho, letters by Aubrey Aiese
24. Jen Discovers True Power
Lumberjanes 17
25. Rosie Jumps Off a Cliff In The Name of Friendship
THIS ISSUE MY GOD. Lumberjanes 17
Thank you, Noelle Stevenson and Shannon Watters. For making me feel all the feels; for introducing us all to Friendship to the Max; for giving us hardcore lady types a community and a cabin.
26. I Die Of Feels
