Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth Comic Adaptation, Part 2 - Atop the Fourth Wall

Welcome to Atop the Fourth Wall, where bad comics burn. In this episode, Linkara checks out the comic adaptation of Hellraiser III!
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Originally released October 31st, 2018.
ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION: Hell on one city block!

[@koku6626]

"It's October. We don't go into the supply room in October"

[@willku9000]

Jackson Bruns Yeah who would’ve guessed Moarte would be so Dangerous

[@MightyWizard19]

@@willku9000 I mean, he IS a ghoul. Those things are dangerous!

[@MaxMercuryAnonymous]

So...anyone wanna take a crack at what Moarte did to Mirror Linkara?

[@danielallen3454]

There *are* worse things than death.

[@deathknight75]

@@MaxMercuryAnonymous Given how ghouls normally operate? Mirror Linkara was Moarte food.

[@benwasserman8223]

That moment when you realize this web show is more emotionally investing than most TV shows with an actual budget

[@daelen.cclark]

Ben Wasserman Thank you for your kickass show mr. luvhaug!

[@ImaginatorJoren]

_In fearful day, in raging night,_ _With strong hearts full, our souls ignite._ _When all seems lost in the war of light,_ _look atop the fourth wall, where bad comics burn bright!_

[@sebastianemond5313]

😄💙

[@keyblademasterclark]

It ALMOST works. "bad comics" throws off the rhyming meter

[@shmee123ful]

In fearful day, in raging night, with strong hearts full, our souls ignite. When all seems lost in the war of light , look to the skies for HOPE burns bright. Congratulations linkara here to ten more years

[@AlSidre]

That reply made me smile. It was Linkara that got me interested in comics in the first place.

[@LupineShadowOmega]

In Bightest Day, There will be Light. To Cleanse the Soul and Set Wrongs Right. When Darkness Falls, Look to the Skies. A New Dawn Comes, Let There Be Light.

[@SasukeUchiha-ix2yk]

Hel yeah!

[@joinmarch76]

Ten years, and still not tired of that metallic TONG noise that happens at the end of cliffhangers...

[@det.bullock4461]

It's from the Star Trek: The Motion Picture soundtrack (which also has what would become the TNG main theme).

[@tf2godz]

Mirroraka died as he lived, Like a chump. also nice costume, I'm not too sure about the blue though but I think it will grow on me.

[@BesterP12]

Could be worse than death. We do need a new summer host after all...

[@benwasserman8223]

tf2godz On the plus side, he could become a permanent (albeit reluctant) Longbox co-star

[@joshyfox1]

To be fair, we don't know if he's dead.

[@rodimusrider8798]

that is sad

[@ryanblaz4118]

Or did he?

[@MGDrzyzga]

Love the new outfit. It brings back elements from the 1st outfit that I missed in the 2nd outfit. While still feeling like a growth.

[@JoeRepp]

The Clone Saga was a GREAT storyline. It gave us two of the best and most fun to watch villains in the show and used them in a way that made PERFECT sense for their characters and was just interesting to watch. Erin and Linksano, two characters who have been around a while (one much longer than the other) both got interesting development and had interesting conflict with the other characters. This whole storyline kept me invested and waiting anxiously to see what would happen next. It was great and I loved it. Here's to another ten years! :D

[@fanofpink]

You look so good in blue!!!! Thanks for 10 years and more to come!!!!

[@Mrryn]

It's funny that when he mentioned the Lantern Corps color that represented him most, I immediately pegged him for a St. Walker type. Sure rage and anger are things he expresses a great deal in his line of work, but not nearly to the toxic levels akin to the Red Lanterns, so that just feels like a lazy answer. :P Edit: Thinking about it, I'd also say green might be more fitting with his work than red anyway. Anger/Frustration comes naturally, but it takes some serious courage and willpower to take up the task with some of these comics in the first place. lol

[@MegaManDBZX]

First of all, love the new look. Secondly, at last! Moarte finally got in on the action!

[@BlackScarabFilmZ]

A fitting punishment for good ol MirrorKara. I assume his personal hell would be being forced to review good comics for all eternity in the longbox. Also, loving the new outfit, really digging the similarities to the 7th Doctor's outfit.

[@LaNoLaCola]

BlackScarabFilmZ I especially dig how the new outfit harkens back to his original outfit: same/similar jacket, pants and fedora, but the blue dress shirt, pins, and scarf add something new and distinct.

[@JoeRepp]

16:16 holy crap I think this is the best all the Linkara played characters have looked all in one shot together. How'd you get that to look so natural?

[@davincent98]

Practice

[@benwasserman8223]

Ten years worth of mastering post-production editing

[@Shousaphine]

Actual magic.

[@prince_nocturne]

I look forward to that shot being in the opening for 2019. I'm sure it took so much effort, and it paid off so well that one couldn't help but include it in an opening!

[@YMasterS]

Wait, Lewis plays more than one character? Which ones?

[@Magnet_Chaos]

Oh man it has been 5 years since the last costume change already? Time flies. I been following you since Year One. Here is for 10 more years.

[@misterbubbles6389]

11:40 - Yes. This. People are inherently good and kind, but assholes always try to say that they're all like them deep down. They're wrong. They're losers who try their hardest to justify their shitty behavior, because they just can't accept that they're just jackasses. They would rather blame everyone else than try to improve. They have no one to blame but themselves. There's too many annoying, cynical misanthropes out there and I'm so glad you're not one of them, Linkara. You have a passionate sense of optimism that I hope never dies. We need more of that in the world.

[@pauldecker4630]

So, Moarte will have a new skull next year?

[@shmee123ful]

Paul Decker I wonder if the beard will be still be on him

[@charlezard5579]

@@shmee123ful and a magic gun

[@doggosho3044]

@@charlezard5579 where did mirror steal that?

[@LegendPurpleDragon152]

I laughed like a loon when Mirrorkara met Moarte. Guy really didn’t do his research huh? Props to you oh master of the Longbox

[@darkmage07070777]

16:16 - My jaw hit the floor at how good that shot looked! Proof of 10 years of mastering video editing skills. Amazing job with the story all around, the change looks fantastic on you, and looking forward to the next cycle/finishing the Champion Arc! ...also, since Linkara now technically owns more then one ship, doesn't that make him an Admiral?

[@CyberSurferXD]

"I'm sorry about everything" Linkara- "Eh it's cool. Half the people in this room have tried to kill me..... more than half.... actually, all of you have tried to kill me before, the hell guys!"

[@G0ATFAC3]

Gonna miss that vest; always felt like a really iconic outfit for you and it made you look a genuine, professional critic. But I have to admit that blue/brown combo looks really good as well, and the new jacket looks to be much more conducive to action scenes. I'd been waiting for the next outfit change ever since the last one and I'm not disappointed! Overall an uplifting, jovial feel. Very nice!

[@chrissysky01]

"THE SERVICE IS ABOUT TO BEGIN, SIR!" A twist I'm sure Angus Scrimm would have loved.

[@TheMediaRaptor]

Linkara: Writing better characters and plots than DC and Marvel since 2008

[@kingfranpetty]

10:49 to 10:54 almost, "dude I don't know how to tell you this but I'm never taking you to the prom." Hahaha. God freaking darn, glad to see someone else sees how villains act and came to the same idea. Now to talk people out of the idea that I ship hero x villain in spite of my joking.

[@JoeRepp]

The new costume is nice. It seems much more natural and much more like something a normal human would wear. And the blue is a nice touch.

[@jakejutras2733]

What? His vest was something a human wouldn't wear?

[@SorowFame]

Jake Jutras everyone knows only aliens wear vests, that’s just common knowledge.

[@danielallen3454]

I've wanted to see Moarte fit into your universe. Always thought you'd wind up having to go to him for advice or a magic doodad, though. This works better.

[@MrDman21]

Of course it's Linkara's evil twin...he has a goatee. ;)

[@Spritespitfire]

On the Sisko can break that rule.

[@MLP-Trinary]

And suddenly--Moarte! NICE. That was awesome. Also, favorite gag of the episode was the Mindy St. Claire thing. The Good Place reference for the win! Made me feel like Captain America. "I understood that reference! I understood that one!"

[@jamescabral9508]

The first rule of October is never go in the supply closet the second rule is don't piss off Moarte

[@TheHeroOfMobius]

Your new outfit is like if Sylvester McCoy meets David Tennant, and I love it!

[@IzzuZiq]

Now will the opening theme have the final shot representing 2018 be altered to accomodate the new outfit?

[@blackdemonknight]

We have to wait till next week for that.

[@tykamen5588]

19:40 I always saw you as a Green Lantern new because of your sheer willpower to reviewing crappy comics and fighting International beings, Androids, robots, aliens, world-conquering maniacs, even evil scientist and never giving up

[@RabblesTheBinx]

Or maybe he goes through all that in the *hope* that he'll find gems in the garbage. Hope enhances willpower.

[@9-bitfox]

Fox: would love Next year, for there to be a new Skull on Moatre's table with a painted on Beard lol

[@reyonXIII]

Happy 10, Lewis, here's to 10 more! Also, loving the new getup! Fusion of old and new, plus I can't help but see your shirt as the Obelisk Blue costume, even if it isn't. Then again, who knows if it was on your brain designing the new getup. Either way, looks great! Love the return to the brown jacket, which I personally liked more. Feels like a return to roots!

[@dr.strangebat9397]

My body is ready for the Contest of Champions next year! I WANT THAT GAUNTLET TO BE CLAIMED BY WHOEVER IS WORTHY!!...and maybe turn into Thanos Brolin...

[@metropod]

Dr. Strange Bat which sounds better for Brolin, “Cabnos” or “Thable”

[@dr.strangebat9397]

@@metropod, definitely "Thable". It just sounds right. Then again, in my perspective, "Thanos Brolin" fits because of the voice, personality, and eating roses........not kidding, look it up.

[@kamenweirdo9276]

Team Pillo

[@thefandomconnoisseur8518]

@@metropod thable

[@New3DSLuigi364]

I CAN HARDLY WAIT TO SEE The 2019 Opening where He Changes into his Blue Dress Shirt, His Old Brown Jacket, his scarf!!

[@glowstickofdestiny1290]

16:15 It actually took me a few seconds to realize just how impressive that shot is. _Wow._

[@ThreeinoneJDD]

Ten years of silently watching, never commenting, never showing myself, I've watched every video you've ever made since you released the very first one, I've watched you learn and grow and become the artist you are today. I've seen your writing skills go from okay to amazing, your productions go from laughable to nearly TV worthy. Ten years of watching someone grow on screen as I grew along side them. I hope in another ten years, where ever your path leads, I'll still be right here, watching you every week. You've been a constant and amazing part of my life.

[@mikeaction321]

The references here and there to Dr. Insano are pretty bittersweet. Really do miss the Spoony Experiment.

[@CrazyBuffyFan1]

That was a truly awesome send-off for Mirrorkara. Well done! And I love the new costume - that blue really suits you! :D

[@the4thwallkid132]

Love the new outfit! And what an awesome way to end a ten year anniversary arc about a guy who reviews comic books and defends the world from other worldly horrors. Linkara, YOU ARE THE MAN! (Punch!) "Pulls out a stuffed bear" BEAR!!!

[@SchazmenRassir]

Wait, what?! Holy shit, Moarte is in the storyline!

[@arturoreyescortez2476]

The part where Moarte kills Mirrorkara made me laugh, and I hope we see Mechakara in the story arc of the Contest of Champions, or a later story arc.

[@Morhek]

And introducing the Third Linkara, played by Lewis Pertwee!

[@AussieDragoon]

I really wanted the swerve of when Harvey said "I'll take 'er" that he just spiked her to the round like a football, said "that was for turning on the kid", then ported out like a boss.

[@cwooddirector]

*Linkara walks out in new outifit* Me: Oh, you've redecorated. I don't like it. But seriously, great episode. Not sure about the new outfit, but it'll probably grow on me.

[@AndrewBullXandrew]

Storyline Spoilers, don't "Read More" unless you've seen the Episode Okay to start with, the scene with You in multiple spots, GREAT JOB to You and Your Team. To what happened to MirrorKara... lesson for life don't go in your supply room in October, because that was TERRIFYING! To the new outfit, Blue... not a bad color, HOPE you'll never do a blue screen LOL, I like the Pin... WHERE CAN I GET ONE!!!??? I'll miss the Trench Coat and Vest, but hey it'll grow on me; LOVED Erin & Jaeris playing with the Toys, it was adorable. And Finally can't wait to see who will Win "The 1049th Contest of Champions", give them the Good Fight; my Moneys on Pilo for the Win, sorry.

[@Pikachu2Ash]

I agree them playing with the Transformer things was quite cute lol XD

[@TheScribe1.0]

A happy ending in the tenth anniversary. But there’s still an important factor. Mechakara is still out there and he needs to be put down, for good this time. And it’ll be easy since he’s human now.

[@MagicKimmie5150]

Linkaras hero speech to mirror-kara is legitimately inspiring and a thing of beauty

[@Inlelendri]

I *adore* all of these characters, especially when they interact like this and are buddies. They really are some of my favourite characters. And goddamn, thank you for the inclusion of the supply room thing, that was fucking brilliant and so fitting - as was the story line in general and how you apply reason and logic, as it were, to the more emotional side of storytelling, which so often is neglected. I will miss the now old outfit, as I became a regular around when that was introduced but I shall enjoy the new one, too. Here's to hopefully having this show be a staple to watch with my future kids :D

[@kradeiz]

One thing I can count on for a storyline finale is for Linkara to give an awesome Reason You Suck Speech to the villain.

[@GambeTama]

13:52 I missed you, you magnificent bastard. Also, coolest scene, and best look on Evil-Kara's face. That's a look that screams, "the cowboy- WHY IS THERE A COWBOY?!"

[@isenokami7810]

So, Evil Linkara wants to replace Good Linkara, but he also wants to tarnish Good Linkara's reputation which, by that point, will technically be Evil Linkara's reputation. And this self-destructive plan is further trivialized by the Good Linkara being dead. Yeah, great plan there. Awesome job.

[@lectordreadwood3273]

I love how in many of your stories, through the narratives you weave, you call out Head Scratching bad media tropes, like here. Through your monologue at Mirror you call out the trope of "The revenge obsessed villain only want revenge on the hero because the hero successfully defended himself" this trope is always aggravating when ever I see it.

[@dabwiso784]

Wow, this storyline stuff is great. Its like a low budget TV show.

[@ryanblaz4118]

Yet it's still more entertaining than Arrow seasons 3 and 4

[@DawnOfTheOzz]

Of course Jarus (Correct spelling?) would read Trigun. A gun-slinging action manga on a planet of endless dust and heat. Also, Moarte living up to his undead namesake. MirrorKara is worm food, is he?

[@Cdr2002]

Jaeris, actually

[@Astrithor]

Eyyyy, Moarte got to be part of a storyline!

[@anikumin4201]

AAAAHHHHHH! THIS WAS SUCH A GREAT FINALE!! I'm so glad Erin is officially on Team Comic! I LOVED how Morarte was used!! I LOOOOVE The new look! Here's to another 10 years!!

[@pokejoseph]

That new costume feels like a bit of your old own with a dash of blue to go with it. I’ll grow with it

[@vigilantsycamore8750]

If/when I become a supervillain, I'll make sure to treat all of my subordinates with respect. Jaeris being back was fun. The good thing about being a good person is that even if you ignore empathy, sympathy, and compassion, and leave only selfish pragmatism, being a good person still ends up being the best course of action. Since, y'know, humans are a social species. I grinned when Linkara said "we don't go into the supply closet in October" and I realized what was about to happen. Then when Moarte actually showed up I started cackling in the same way that Moarte was. The new outfit is great. How pissed off would Mechakara be if people started calling him Humankara?

[@RabblesTheBinx]

Here. If/when you become a supervillain, you may find this helpful. www.eviloverlord.com/lists/overlord.html

[@arcaneScribbler]

Even better- "Hey! Humanpoyo!"

[@Anthintendo]

Here’s to 10 years of this show, and I can’t wait for the next ten. It’s going to be great.

[@BionicleGio22210]

Started the morning and ended the night with AT4W, I love Halloween. Also, really digging the new threads

[@natesmagiccorner]

Moarte FINALLY gets to help out! I laughed my bloody head off- congratulations on 10 years!

[@ingonyama70]

Linkara's in my Lantern Corps... *Nimue voice* ..."confirmed."

[@andych8425]

just what the hell is Moarte ?! Starting to think he's more like TFS's Mr. Popo than your average undead..... And very 7th Doctor, the new look ! Very hopeful : D To the next ten years !!!

[@kramermariav]

You know, Moarte's really grown on me in the past few years. 😊

[@mikesworld6064]

The gang all back together, a surprise Moarte saving the day (so sorry if I just butchered his name), and a brand-new wardrobe change to spice up another 10 years. Everything that I could have wanted from a 10-year anniversary and then some! Thanks again for all the wonderful times Linkara and can't wait to see what the next 10 years have in store for us! 😄

[@CrowTR0bot]

Well, this is a fine reminder that I need to see the Atop the Fourth Wall movie yesterday. Mirrorkara is a real chump compared to Linkara's other enemies and he laid that out quite square. Am I the only one who thinks that Linkara's commentary about the color red and its association with rage while holding up a red tie and a black suit was a jab at the Nostalgia Critic? Looking forward to another ten years, Lewis. Keep those comics burning!

[@AT4W]

It was not.

[@AT4W]

And thanks!

[@CrowTR0bot]

@@AT4W Sorry about that. I only just read you refuting that in another comment further down. Sorry for making you repeat yourself. You're welcome though. It's nice to get a reply from the content creator himself. ;)

[@Kirkeyressa]

Moarte then proceeded to review horror comics at him.

[@Astrithor]

The start of another ten years, and it's still a blast! Wooo!

[@ThomasFishwick]

Are you pulling off the 7th Doctor scarf thing? Are you really going with that choice... Brave move! Congratulations on 10 years!

[@Fiery25123]

I completely forgot that Moarte would still be in there, so I absolutely LOST it when I realized what was going to happen! XD Ahahaha, well played!

[@Stephen-Fox]

It's a good fusion outfit of both costumes you've had for the last ten years. The brown tie (and shirt) of the second, with the jacket of the first, and just a hint of new - blue rather than white shirt, and the thin silky thing (Does that qualify as a scarf?) around the jacket reminiscent of Sylvester McCoy's Doctor's.

[@ghidorah15]

Don't forget that cool little pin.

[@SegaNintendoGuy64]

I like his new outfit it kinda reminds me of a mix of his old outfit and the jacket from Dr Who.

[@danielbrant6740]

Seeing Eren & Jaeris playing with the Titans Return Soundwave & Astro Megazord like that was freaking _ADORABLE!_

[@PFiction24]

I'm a 10 year fan looking forward to the next 10 years, thanks for the laughs Linkara.

[@hitomisalazar4073]

There's a message in there Linkara that I absolutely hold true. People are good. You may disagree with them. But fundamentally, push comes to shove? They'll make the right choices given the chance (barring a few cases of mental disease and such). They might lose their way here and there. They might get caught up in some moral panic or hysteria. But the person down your street isn't The Enemy. They're not a scourge to defeat. Nor is people disagreeing with you some call to arms, a battle for all that is holy and righteous in the world. It's a message I feel is needed now in particular. A bit of perspective I'm glad to see you hold onto when so many seem unable to see it lately.

[@geekimusprime3058]

I loved jarrus's reaction to linkara when he said its time for a change

[@JaredsGaming]

Love the new outfit. Definitely reminds me of the seventh doctor.

[@DelcoRanz93]

Well he is Linkara's favorite Doctor after all, so it makes sense.

[@JaredsGaming]

@@DelcoRanz93 Yep of course.

[@Trismegustis]

And the scarf is a nice nod to Fourth. Glad the hat stayed, though. That's a purty hat.

[@NoRegs30]

Like the new outfit Personally I prefect if you kept the long coat but that’s just because I have an obsession with long coats Everything else from the blue shirt to the pin, the tie and the scarf fits very well together and I hope to see it in action during the... CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS

[@Mask0fFate]

Nice new costume dude. Kind of looks like a mishmash of the first two while still doing it’s own thing with the shirt and the sash.

[@kaicreech7336]

9:37 Doesn't Doctor Insano have his own Comicron 1? And presumably, he actually learned how to use it...

[@Lexi_Zone]

Looking smart! I had a feeling you'd have at least one Seventh Doctorish element.

[@jackwells8107]

Wow! By the end of part 1, I was half expecting Mirrorkara to be taken away by Cenobites.

[@altejoh]

Well, Koodos for going for the original Greek. Never get on the bad side of a Fury. Shoutout to the whiteboard Easter Eggs, love that, I now have a curiosity for "90s dude" inktober artwork. And love the Betelgeuse feel of the supply closet. Excellent Part 2, to the next ten years indeed.

[@MicrowavedAlastair5390]

After that day, Linkara didn't mind quite as much that a ghoul lived in the supply room.

[@BlackMethos]

Love the show, love the storylines, the characters - just about everything. The new outfit looks neat and suits you, Lewis. Here's to another 10 years and 500+ episodes of awesomeness :)

[@carlossilva6828]

Looks like moarte have a new corpse for his collection man that shot to the lock door was scary, and the new outfit is epic you look like a time lord with that combination of colors and the badge and scarf. ^^ ten more years here we go.

[@kaicreech7336]

Ohmygosh, you did the whole review tied up, like the conclusion to your first major story arch!

[@blasto652]

Oh god 10 years..... I came hear around the beginning when i first moved to my new city (been here for 12ish years now give or take one) and this was and still is one of the greatest shows that i love watching. When ever i see a review pop up i stop what im doing to go watch and see it because even if it dosnt have story elements its still a great source of fun and amusement.

[@Phantom9252]

Congratulations so much on 10 years Lewis! You deserve all the love and support. Ah, though. I don't hate the new outfit but, it's not immediately wowing me. I don't think it's better than the 2nd outfit. With the trench coat off the Second Outfit had a kind of maturity to it, representing how the show and Linkara matured; and with the trench coat on the outfit just looked badass and superhero-ish with the coat in place of a traditional cape. Eh, maybe the new outfit will grow on me, I do like the use of blue as an accent color and the pin.

[@Zetaforce-uv8el]

A combo of the old jacket and dress shirt with tie.Magnificent

[@TheEmeraldWeirdo]

6:12-6:23 Man, you missed a perfect opportunity to use the Spaceballs "FOOLED YOU!" clip! Your new outfit is perfect. A nice throwback to your original outfit, with a lot more flair! Good choice! Deus Ex Moarte! BRILLIANT!

[@katherineperrin4817]

Have to admit, I'll miss the old outfit, but this outfit is nice! Congrats on the ten years!

[@prince_nocturne]

Congratulations on 10 years, Lewis. So few make it even half of that. My own business barely made 10 years before I had to stop and move on. So I look forward to your next years doing this, and making content that means so much to so many, myself included. I absolutely love how your writing for the stories has progressed. This whole 10 year storyline was a great mystery running through it, and it kept me guessing the whole time. Look forward to more contest of champions, and whatever else comes next.

[@MeliesCinemagician]

Here I was going to crack a joke about another crisis going down and Moarte not lifting a finger to help. Then Evil Linkara went into the supply room...

[@DrakeyC]

"I'm never gonna take you to the prom!" great reference

[@mutalord]

that was an AMAIZING end for the storyline

[@adeadphish7931]

One moral of the story, don’t eff with Moarte!! Also digging the new look.

[@kemboi69]

Ten years and still no tophat? I’m starting to think you don’t want to be more classy or something ;). Seriously though congrats on ten years of Atop The Fourth Wall and thank you for the years of top quality entertainment. This episode was great and the storyline bits were as great as ever.

[@dr.strangebat9397]

"Atop the Fourth Wall: The First Ten Years"

[@MrMatthias]

It's about time Moarte gets a canon appearance! Congratulations again on 10 years, Linkara! Good luck and godspeed in the next 10 and beyond!