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The 25 Best Moments of LUMBERJANES #1-17

Jenn Northington

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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. _______________ 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 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 April Pungeon Master

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 April vs River Monster

Lumberjanes 3; art by Brooke Allen, colors by Maarta Laiho, letters by Aubrey Aiese

  4. The Holy Kitten Enters Our Lives (And Our Hearts)
Lumberjanes 3 Holy Kitten

Never stop believing, Ripley. Lumberjanes 3.

  5. Jen’s Love Language Is Terror
Lumberjanes 3 Jen

Lumberjanes 3

  6. Yetis Think Humans Are Gross
Lumberjanes 4 Yetis

Lumberjanes 4; art by Brooke Allen, colors by Maarta Laiho, letters by Aubrey Aiese

  7. Molly’s Hat’s Name Is Bubbles
Lumberjanes 5 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 April

Lumberjanes 5

  9. Ripley Bites a Dinosaur
Lumberjanes 5 Ripley

Lumberjanes 5 (I really loved this one, OK)

  10. Jen and Rosie Have a Heart-to-Heart
Lumberjanes 6 Jen and Rosie

Lumberjanes 6; art by Brooke Allen, colors by Maarta Laiho, letters by Aubrey Aiese

  11. There Are Greek Gods In The Mix
Lumberjanes 7 Greek Gods

Lumberjanes 7

  12. A;asd;flkeAsdlghea;lsdfhpegjlasdgha;skdjf Jo
Lumberjanes 7 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 Mal and Molly

Lumberjanes 8; art by Brooke Allen, colors by Maarta Laiho, letters by Aubrey Aiese

  14. Everyone Gets a Kitten
Lumberjanes 8 Kittens

Lumberjanes 8

  15. Jen Tries To Tell a Ghost Story
Lumberjanes 9 Jen 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 Mal and Molly

Lumberjanes 11; art by Carolyn Nowak, colors by Maarta Laiho, letters by Aubrey Aiese

  17. Ripley and Bubbles Are Ballroom Dancers
Lumberjanes 11 Ripley and Bubbles

Lumberjanes 11

  18. Mal Has a Plan
Lumberjanes 12 Mal Plan

Lumberjanes 12; art by Carolyn Nowak, colors by Maarta Laiho, letters by Aubrey Aiese

  19. Bubbles’ Back-Story Is Revealed
Lumberjanes 13 Bubbles

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 Ripley Makeover

Lumberjanes 13

  21. Enter Rosie, With Moose
Lumberjanes 14 Rosie and Moose

Lumberjanes 14; art by Brooke Allen, colors by Maarta Laiho, letters by Aubrey Aiese

  22. The Bear-Woman Hates Feelings
Lumberjanes 16 Bear-Woman

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 Jo and Barney

Lumberjanes 17; art by Brooke Allen, colors by Maarta Laiho, letters by Aubrey Aiese

  24. Jen Discovers True Power
Lumberjanes 17 Jen True Power

Lumberjanes 17

  25. Rosie Jumps Off a Cliff In The Name of Friendship
Lumberjanes 17 Rosie Cliff

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 Jenn Ded of Feels