Chronology - Volume 2-8

Volume summary: Volume 8 of Act 2

The chronology pages describe the comics to assist scholars in finding the page on which something occurred. For each page of the comic, the chronology pages identify the characters that appear, actions taken, significant quotes, and other things of interest. Page numbers from the website are zero padded to three digits and in parentheses, for example: (005), (061), (113). Page numbers from print volumes are neither, for example: 5, 61, 113. Section titles are from the canon unless otherwise noted.

For historical reasons, volumes 1 (I) through 13 (XIII) are usually identified with Roman numerals on the Girl Genius chronology pages and elsewhere in the wiki. From volume 14 on, the story entered a new "act" and the volume numbers started over, in Arabic numbers, proceeded by a "2-". For example, overall volume 15 is given as volume 2-2 on chronology pages.

For a partial timeline of the events in the comic, see Internal Chronology.

For more information on the double-page spreads in this volume, see double-page spreads in Girl Genius.

For more information on special pages in this volume, see the list of special pages, notes, and annotations.

Chronology Overview         Internal Chronology
Key	= First page of volume                 = chronology                 = cast
Act 1	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13
Act 2	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11

One or more of the following symbols may be attached to a name to indicate the type of appearance. For more explanation, see Chronology Sigils Key.

     (!) Sparking             (!!) God-sparking            (*) Heterodyning
      <  Flashback             >   Flashforward             =  Flash-concurrent
      ~  Imagined              \   Hidden                   ?  Uncertain
      %  Recorded image        @   Transmitted image        #  Controlled body

For more information about the page records and guidelines for adding new ones, see Girl Genius:Editing the Chronology.

---First Page of VOLUME 21 (Act 2: BOOK EIGHT)

"Welcome back, brave warriors." (non-canon)

Location: Albia's Palace in Londinium, England.

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2020-04-27 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 001 Forum:2020-04-27 (Monday)	Albia, A Great Many Onlookers, Whoever is in the Submarine
	We see a vast chamber that seems to be a ceremonial submarine dock. Banners, which include the Union Jack, are hung above platforms on either side of a channel of water. Albia, who has enlarged herself to titanic size, occupies a higher platform at the back of the scene, fronted by a very broad stairway that extends down to the water. She is wearing armor and bears a trident and a shield emblazoned with a Union Jack. In the central channel, a submarine is approaching the rear dock where Albia is making a speech, welcoming back the submariners. While none of the occupants of the vessel are shown, presumably it contains Agatha and company, members of the Queen's Society Dome Kitchen Staff, Deepdwellers, and so on. On the platforms is a vast crowd of beings gathered to welcome the returning submarine and its occupants. Everyone, except Albia, is drawn to a very small scale, so it is hard to be sure who (or what) they all are, but on the lowest platforms are ranks of what could be soldiers, guards, sailors, and maintenance/support staff. On a higher platform to the left is a crowd of what may be Albia's Octopode subjects ✣ . On a similar raised platform to the right, a brass band is playing. On either side of Albia are people who may be courtiers, dignitaries, visitors, important guests, and other VIPs.
	Albia: "Welcome back, brave warriors."
			News: A report from Kaja on the progress of the Queens and Pirates Kickstarter.
2020-04-29 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 002 Forum:2020-04-29 (Wednesday)	Albia, Zentai Ninjas, Sailors, Soldiers(?), Violetta, Martellus, Gil, Agatha, Zeetha, Tarvek, Maxim, Oggie, Honker, Krosp, Dimo, Trelawney, His Serenity, Gooblot
	Albia recites the names of those who died and no one who hears her will ever forget them. Agatha and her companions all react to the ceremony in their own ways. His Serenity heads toward his audience with Albia, but is disappointed that the "Lady Heterodyne" is not there (although she is). Gooblot reminds him that she is in her "land form" (that is, no longer in the mermaid costume ✣ ). His Serenity acknowledges this, but still seems disappointed. Agatha doesn't care for Zeetha's attempt to help.
	Violetta: "What a moving ceremony." Martellus: "Yes. I…still remember all of their names." Gil: "My father once mentioned this. Albia spoke their names. We'll remember those names the rest of our lives." Agatha: "That was amazing." Zeetha: "That's the power of a Queen." Tarvek: "Now, how would you duplicate that?"
	Commodore Ardsley Roland Wooster, Captain Simon Varius Thornton, Midship[man] Horat[io] Johnat[han] Bowd[en], My Father (Klaus Wulfenbach), Queen (Ancient God-Queens), Fumblefin	Later— Caption, upper left corner of panel 2.	News: A report from Kaja on the progress of the Queens and Pirates Kickstarter.

Sweet New Fashion (non-canon)

Location: Somewhere in England.

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	Names Used	Text	Extras
2020-05-01 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 003 Forum:2020-05-01 (Friday)	Martellus, Xerxsephnia (Seffie), Sparafucile, Albia
	Marellus and Sparafucile are standing on either side of Seffie, whose identity is completely concealed by a hooded cloak. As Martellus comments that they are no longer where the action is, Albia appears behind them. She is displeased to have Martellus show up without warning. He offers an explanation and apology, saying that they intended to present themselves to Albia when…presentable. Albia demands to know who is under the cloak and removes it. Seffie is revealed with candy in her hair. (It got there due to turbulence on the submarine during breakfast.) Seffie is embarrassed and lies, telling Albia it is a new Parisian fashion. Albia is delighted and invites to her party, insisting that she show off her new hairdo. Seffie doesn't dare refuse the invitation and is distressed and dismayed that she has to keep wearing food in her hair.
	Albia: "Princess Xerxsephnia, we presume. Ah—is that—" Seffie: "Couture de Sucreries, Your Majesty. I have only just come from Paris." Albia: "Well. You look absolutely charming! You simply must wear it at tonight's celebratory revels." Seffie: "Me?" Albia: "Of course! You shall attend as our special guest! Our court is simply insatiable for the new fashions from Paris. They will adore you! For now, Lord Womble will show you to private quarters, where you may refresh yourselves and prepare." Seffie and Martellus (together): "Thank you, Your Majesty." Seffie (whispered): "Am I going to have to wear food in my hair all day?" Martellus (whispered): "The waiters did warn us that the sub was about to launch—"
	The Throne of the Storm King, Our (Albia's) Realm (England), Couture de Sucreries, Paris, Lord Womble		News: It's Phil's birthday and Kaja is making cake. Also, a report on the progress of the Queens and Pirates Kickstarter.

The Royal Princesses

Location: Somewhere in England.

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	Actions
	Quotes
	Names Used	Text	Extras
2020-05-04 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 004 Forum:2020-05-04 (Monday)	Mary, Rosie, Neena, Sturdy Blonde
	Royal Palace, Mama (Albia), Hail the Heroes of the Galloping Waves, Deepdwellers, Leviathans, The Lady Heterodyne (Agatha)
2020-05-06 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 005 Forum:2020-05-06 (Wednesday)	Sturdy Blonde, Neena, Mary, Rosie
	Mama/Her Majesty (Albia), Young Baron Wulfenbach (Gil), Miss Thorpe (Trelawney), The Storm King, Prince Tarvek, Martellus, A Princess of Some Heathen Place Called Skifander (Zeetha), The Subcontinent, The Americas, The Emperor of All Cats (Krosp), Princess Xerxsephnia von Blitzengaard, The Continent (Europa)

Getting Dressed

Location: Somewhere in England.

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	Names Used	Text	Extras
2020-05-08 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 006 Forum:2020-05-08 (Friday)	Agatha, Violetta, Zeetha
	Agatha: "You have got to be kidding." Violetta: "Nonsense! This beauty was sent over by the Dressmaker to the Royal Princesses! It's the absolute height of fashion—and this is only the foundation! I haven't even begun with the froufrou!" Zeetha: "Yeah, there's a whole separate box of it."
		Meanwhile— Caption, upper left corner of large, full-page panel.
2020-05-11 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 007 Forum:2020-05-11 (Monday)	Agatha, Zeetha, Seffie, Violetta
	Sparafucile

Lady Steelgarter Plans a Trip

Location: Somewhere in England.

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	Names Used	Text	Extras
2020-05-13 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 008 Forum:2020-05-13 (Wednesday)	Ariadne Steelgarter, Astarte, Madwa Korel
	Steelgarter: "I hate those horrible rats!"
	Violetta Mondarev, Lady Heterodyne (Agatha), Monahan (Francisia Monahan)

The Ball Begins

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

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	Names Used	Text	Extras
2020-05-15 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 009 Forum:2020-05-15 (Friday)	Witherspoon (voice only), Unidentified Speaker (voice only), Arriving Party Guests
	The Ladies Fashion Extravaganza, The Lady Heterodyne (Agatha), Lord Snapdragon
2020-05-18 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 010 Forum:2020-05-18 (Monday)	Gil, Tarvek, Martellus, Other Party Guests
	Agatha, Europa, Heterodyne shows
2020-05-20 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 011 Forum:2020-05-20 (Wednesday)	Seffie, Agatha, Violetta, Zeetha, Coach Driver, Crowd of Onlookers
	Cursed Waters, Deepdwellers, Queen (Albia), Madwa, Uncle Tiktok (Dio Zardeliv), Four-Armed Witch (Ariadne Steelgarter), My (Zeetha's) Mother (Zantabraxus)
2020-05-22 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 012 Forum:2020-05-22 (Friday)	Gil, Tarvek, Martellus, Seffie, Agatha, Violetta
	Violetta: "All right, cousin. What's your scheme?" […] Tarvek: "Why, I just thought it would be nice to let Wulfenbach talk to Agatha as himself. In his own words." Violetta: "Ah. Devious." Tarvek: "Oh, yes."

Agatha and Gil Share a Dance

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

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2020-05-25 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 013 Forum:2020-05-25 (Monday)	Gil, Agatha, Violetta, Tarvek
	Violetta: "Huh. Looks like he's doing okay." Tarvek: "Of course he is! He isn't saying anything!"

The Senior Royal Princesses (non-canon)

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

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	Quotes
	Names Used	Text	Extras
2020-05-27 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 014 Forum:2020-05-27 (Wednesday)	Older Princesses of the Realm, Rosie, Neena, Other Younger Princesses of the Realm
2020-05-29 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 015 Forum:2020-05-29 (Friday)	Gil, Agatha, Rakethorn, Other Party Guests (in background), Trelawney, Seffie, Martellus
	Lucrezia, Your (Gil's) Father (Klaus Wulfenbach)

Tarvek Has a Surprise

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

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2020-06-01 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 016 Forum:2020-06-01 (Monday)	Zeetha, Princess, Other Party Guests, Tarvek, Higgs, Orotine
	Zeetha seems to be enjoying herself at Albia's party. She dances with one of the Princesses, then chats with Tarvek, saying she is disappointed that Higgs didn't come. (Higgs is there, posing as a waiter.) Tarvek and Zeetha dance (Zeetha leads, to Tarvek's discomfiture). Tarvek speculates that the members of Agatha's company are being deliberately kept apart; Rakethorn is dancing with Agatha and Trelawney with Gil. Just as Tarvek opines that no one is targeting him, he is greeted by the Muse Orotine.
	Tarvek: "Heh. On the other hand, nobody's been coming after me, so I guess I'm not a target…besides, who could they possibly throw at me?" Orotine: "Pardon me, but are you Tarvek Sturmvarous?" Tarvek (last word shouted): "I—I…Orotine?" Orotine: "Welcome to England, Your Majesty."
	One of Her Majesty's Jack Tars, Agatha, Rakethorn, Miss Thorpe (Trelawney), Gil

Albia's Big Entrance (non-canon)

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

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2020-06-03 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 017 Forum:2020-06-03 (Wednesday)	Seffie, Martellus, Captain Bellows, Royal Trumpeters, Royal Door Openers, Albia, Albia's Retinue
	Seffie and Martellus are dancing and talking. Their conversation is interrupted as Albia, with a great deal of fanfare, makes an entrance. She appears as a dark-skinned giantess in a military uniform, has expanded her halo of stars into a complex arrangement of multiple loops, and is accompanied by a procession.
	Seffie: "That sounded like Tarvek squealing…" Martellus: "Probabaly saw a mismatched cuff button."
	Tarvek	Tan Ta Tarrah Ta Taaaah! BOOM! SQUEEEEEEEEEEEE…
2020-06-05 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 018 Forum:2020-06-05 (Friday)	Agatha, Rakethorn, Other Party Guests, Albia, Pookie, Captain Bellows, Trelawney, Gil
	Agatha and Rakethorn are dancing and flirting. Pookie, one of Albia's daughters, reports to her mother that "They like the candy thing." Albia isn't surprised by this. An announcement is made that the Queen will dance. Albia cuts in on Gil and Trelawney. Gil asks Albia if she will lead; she responds by twitting him on his own leadership of Europa.
	Agatha: "Her Majesty does seem to enjoy being big!" Rakethorn: "Yes—I've heard her say that the older she gets, the more comfortable she finds her large size." Agatha: "Huh…has she ever said why?" Rakethorn: "Tut! There are some things a gentleman does not ask a lady!"
	Europa

Partial Week Starting 2020-06-08 (Monday)

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

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2020-06-08 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 019 Forum:2020-06-08 (Monday)	Gil, Albia, Other Party Guests
	Gil and Albia dance and argue. Gil resents the Queen's criticism that he is restoring order to the Empire too slowly. Albia admits that Gil's task is a difficult one, especially given his father's interference, but insists that since the Other is gathering strength in northern Europa, speed is of the essence. She realizes that Gil originally came to England to rescue Tarvek and offers to provide Gil with advice, drawing on Her centuries of experience. Gil is surprised, but gratefully accepts.
	Albia: "You are young, and we have centuries of experience, and a wealth of advice—if you are not too proud to accept it." Gil: "I…that would be…very generous, Your Majesty." Albia: "Good. We are pleased to see that you differ from your father in some ways. Before you return to rebuild your Empire, the two of us shall talk. At length."
	The Empire/Your Empire, The Continent, Your Father/My Father, The Other, Prince Sturmvoraus
2020-06-10 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 020 Forum:2020-06-10 (Wednesday)	Albia, Gil, Trelawney, Seffie, Martellus, Other Party Guests
	Albia: "Princess von Blitzengaard—will you not grace us with this dance?" Seffie: "Oh! Of course, Majesty!" Albia: "Your curious new fashion seems to be quite the thing, my dear! Your stock is rising quickly in Our court." Seffie: "Oh! Well, it's all thanks to You, Ma'am!" Albia: "Indeed it is! —And so, shall We agree that you owe Us?"

Partial Week Starting 2020-06-12 (Friday)

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

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	Quotes
	Names Used	Text	Extras
2020-06-12 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 021 Forum:2020-06-12 (Friday)	Agatha, Lord Womble, Violetta, Other Party Guest, Pix
	Agatha dances with Lord Womble, then Violetta fetches her a drink. As Agatha and Vi chat about their companions, a seemingly very tall, veiled, exotically and scantily clad woman butts in. The woman's identity is a mystery to the reader, but Agatha recognizes her voice: It's Pix!
	Mystery Woman: "Ho ho! I sense the young lady has troubles with…romance!" Agatha: "Everybody in Europa knows that. Wait—that voice—"
	The Musicians, Zeetha, Mister Higgs, The Princesses, Tarvek, Wulfenbach, Europa	Eventually— Caption, upper left corner of panel 1.	News: The Foglios' old dog started having trouble walking, was rushed to emergency vet, and is on stronger meds for arthritis. Kaja is worried about her. Kaja is working on ways to make up for lost summer convention revenue, including new Kickstarter. Phil is drawing another Tea poster.

Week Starting 2020-06-15 (Monday)

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

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	Names Used	Text	Extras
2020-06-15 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 022 Forum:2020-06-15 (Monday)	Agatha, Pix, Violetta, Other Party Guests, Countess Marie
	The Mighty High Priestess, Heroic Chopines, Master Payne's Circus of Adventure, Madame Zulbravia	TELLURICOMN Sign over door of fortune teller's booth/tent at Albia's party.	News: The Foglios' dog is feeling better. At the urging of Experiment #2, the Foglios are listening to The Magnus Archives. Kaja comments that she can't listen to the podcasts while she works, although Phil listens to all sorts of things when he does. Kaja praises The Magnus Archives and her own two teenage kids.
2020-06-17 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 023 Forum:2020-06-17 (Wednesday)	Countess Marie, Agatha
	Londinium, The Whole Troupe (Master Payne's Circus of Adventure), Sofia (Thundering Engine Woman), Balthazar, Professor Moonsock, Cambridge, Warping Life 301, The Queen (Albia), The Continent (Europa), Mechanicsburg	Soon— Caption, upper left corner of panel 1.	News: Kaja still listening to The Magnus Archives, reading Pratchett and Matheson, working on Kickstarter things. Jim the Snake outgrew old tank.
2020-06-19 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 024 Forum:2020-06-19 (Friday)	Master Payne, Audience Members (seen from behind)
	Europa, Transylvania, Lady Heterodyne (Agatha), Heterodyne Family		News: Progress report that Experiment #1 (codename: Victor) marked 21 years. Kaja muses that people have been following the Foglios' work since his birth, marvels at how much time has passed, and thanks their readers. She reminds us that Master Payne and Countess Marie have real-life counterparts who put up with the Professors, somehow.

Week Starting 2020-06-22 (Monday)

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

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	Names Used	Text	Extras
2020-06-22 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 025 Forum:2020-06-22 (Monday)	Master Payne, ~Circus Othar, The Mysterious Lost Sword Maiden (Vex), ~Circus Agatha, The Evil Lightning King, His Mechanical Daughter, The Magical Wishing Cat (~Circus Krosp), The Rival Princes (~Circus Gil and ~Circus Tarvek), Real Agatha, Real Martellus, Real Tarvek, Real Gil, Real Zeetha, Violetta
	(Real) Agatha (shouted loudly): "Yaaayy! More pies!"
	Heterodyne Characters, Londinium, England, Earth, Saint George and the Dragon		News: Kaja gives more detailed bios of real-life counterparts to Master Payne and Countess Marie.
2020-06-24 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 026 Forum:2020-06-24 (Wednesday)	Master Payne, ~Circus Agatha, ~Circus Othar, ~Circus Krosp, Vex, The Evil Lightning King, His Mechanical Daughter, ~Circus Gil, ~Circus Tarvek, ~Circus Barry, ~Circus Bill, Lord Womble, Albia
	Payne: "—And, of course, that Mademoiselle of Mind-Shattering Madness—the Sultana of Spark-Saturated Science—the Doyenne of Dangerous Discoveries—the Dread Lady of Mechanicsburg herself—Agatha Heterodyne—Girl Genius!"
	Mechanicsburg, The Court		News: Repeat of previous page's news.
2020-06-26 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 027 Forum:2020-06-26 (Friday)	Master Payne, The Jägermonster Horde, Agatha, Zeetha
	Master Payne introduces the Jägermonster Horde as a troupe of actors made up as Jägers charge on stage, doing an excellent job of Jäger impersonation. Agatha and Zeetha are looking on from the audience. Agatha, looking sad, asks Zeetha if she ever regrets having left Master Payne's Circus. Zeetha emphatically replies that she does not because she still has to find Skifander, she likes having adventures more than acting them out, and she never would have met Higgs if she hadn't. Zeetha then suggests sneaking backstage. Agatha tells Zeetha to go on without her because she has an idea, and starts to smile.
	Payne (phrase after dash shouted): "And now, Gentles of the Court—I give you: The Jägermonster Horde!"
	Europa, Skifander, Axel		News: Kaja announces an October/November release date for Girl Genius Volume 19, Sparks and Monsters, since the Foglios' finances are becoming strained. The Kickstarter should be coming in early July. From the last campaign: Kaja is dealing with mis-shipped rewards, and progress is made on the Scallywag medals.

Week Starting 2020-06-29 (Monday)

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

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2020-06-29 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 028 Forum:2020-06-29 (Monday)	Young woman, Krosp, Agatha, Other young women
	Krosp is dancing with an attractive female party guest, standing on a bench so he can reach. As he dances, he brags of his exploits. Other young women are queued up, waiting their turn. Agatha interrupts; she wants Krosp to run an errand for her. Krosp is grumpy about this at first, but when he hears she wants him to find the kitchens, he cheers up.
	Young woman: "—And is it true that Your Majesty actually fought a ferocious bear?" Krosp: "Oh, that. Well, the Lady Hetoerodyne was in danger, you know. As her King, I could hardly just stand by and watch. Besides, it was just the one bear…"
	A Ferocious Bear (Füst)		News: Kaja announces that the Kickstarter campaign for the latest book is coming in early August. In the meantime there'll be other surprises. She also promotes the Kickstarter for Amazing Stories magazine.
2020-07-01 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 029 Forum:2020-07-01 (Wednesday)	Krosp, Agatha
	Agatha has just asked Krosp to do something and he has agreed to, but we don't know what it was. Krosp doesn't want to see the Circus' new show because he thinks it will mock him. Agatha doesn't want to, either. It has reminded her of Lars. She blames herself for his death and cries. Krosp tells her that, no, it was Lucrezia's fault and they're going to bring her down. This comforts Agatha and she hugs Krosp tightly.
	Agatha: "You are such a good kitty!" Krosp (dialog before ellipsis shouted): "Yow! Hey! Hey! You'll wrinkle my coat!…I'd better get some caviar out of this or something…"
	Lars, Lucrezia	Soon— Caption, upper left corner of panel 1.	News: Kaja wishes everyone a Happy Canada Day. Her mother had successful cataract surgery and is recovering. Kaja is cleaning up her office and caught up on the The Magnus Archives podcast. She apologizes for political ads showing up on the comic website.
2020-07-03 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 030 Forum:2020-07-03 (Friday)	~Circus Gil, ~Circus Tarvek, ~Circus Othar, ~Circus Barry Puppeteer, ~Circus Agatha, Vex, ~Circus Bill Puppeteer, ~Circus Krosp, Lord Womble, Albia
	The Circus's new Heterodyne show reaches its end (or at least the end of an act). Circus Agatha declares that she doesn't have to choose between Circus Gil and Circus Tarvek; instead, she and the whole group will travel the world seeking Adventure! In the audience, Lord Womble asks Albia if she influenced the script. She replies that Agatha deserves to have fun.
	[On stage] Circus Agatha: "There is a whole world out there! A world of adventure! Romance! Mad science! I want to see it all! Join me, my friends—as we press onwards—" All the Players in unison (shouted): "to adventure!" [Cut away to the audience] Lord Womble: "Do I detect thy lovely yet subtle hand in this script, Ma'am?" Albia: "The girl is young, Lord Womble. She deserves time to play."
	Your Castle (Castle Heterodyne), Your Town (Mechanicsburg), The Baron (Klaus Wulfenbach), Fearsome Heterodynes, Europa, The Girl (Agatha)		News: Kaja wishes everyone a safe and wonderful 4th of July (and 5th and 6th) whether they are celebrating Independence Day in the USA or not. She reminisces about long ago parties with fireworks at the family farm. She also reports that the Foglios are now posting "page is up" alerts (as well as, potentially, other interesting things) to Instragram and Twitter. They are still on Facebook and have set up on Pillowfort.

Week Starting 2020-07-06 (Monday)

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

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2020-07-06 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 031 Forum:2020-07-06 (Monday)	Master Payne, Tarvek, Gil, Other Party Guests, Agatha, Abner, Countess Marie, Another Member of the Circus
	Master Payne announces an intermission for dancing and dining and summarizes the second act. Tarvek and Gil sit in the audience, stunned, then simultaneously exclaim, "I need…a drink!". Although taken aback that they echoed each other, they go off together for said drink. Agatha is besieged by fans who quiz her on the details of the show, which are quite different from what really happened. Agatha manages to escape backstage and meets Abner. She sees Countess Marie helping another player change costume and banters with her, to Abner's displeasure.
	Master Payne: "'Ah—but what happens next?!' we hear you cry! Good Gentles, be not despondent! In due course, when you have danced, frolicked and supped, we shall, should it please Her Masjesty, return—that you may see how the Lady Heterodyne and her companions fought the ghost of the first Storm King—and sealed him into a magic sword! Don't forget to visit our famous Flea Circus in the East Courtyard."
	Her Majesty (Albia), The Ghost of the First Storm King (Andronicus Valois), A Magic Sword (Archimedes' Lever), The Heterodynes, The Castle (Castle Heterodyne), Bosco		News: Kaja reports that their house didn't burn down, despite all the free-lance fireworks on Saturday. The Foglios themselves had virtual fireworks in Animal Crossing and WOW. Their garden is producing copious quantities of mustard greens.
2020-07-08 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 032 Forum:2020-07-08 (Wednesday)	Agatha, Countess Marie, Vex, Zeetha, Another Member of the Circus, <Albia
	Agatha discovers that Zeetha did come backstage, challenging Vex (her portrayer in the play) to a duel, to see if she could really fight. Fortunately, Vex is the Circus's fencing master, so she could. After the surprisingly nondestructive fracas, Vex and Zeetha bonded, drinking together while Zeetha taught Vex Zokka Pokka Zweet, a Skifandrian drinking song. According to Agatha, the song is incredibly obscene and has equally raunchy accompanying hand gestures, which Zeetha hadn't demonstrated yet because her hands were busy holding a bottle and stein. To head off any chance of Zeetha starting up, the Countess has Abner bring the pair more bottles. Marie asks if Agatha has found Skifander. Agatha replies they haven't yet, but she thinks they can. Then she asks the Countess for a favor.
	Countess: "But Zeetha seems so much happier now. I remember how she was before you showed up—depressed, worried she might be going mad, wondering if her home even really existed—tell me, did you ever find it?" Agatha: "Not yet, but we've met people who've heard of it. Albia for one." Countess: "Why, that's wonderful! But even she doesn't know where it is?" Agatha: "No. I think we may have a hope of finding it, though."
	Zokka Pokka Zweet, Abner		News: In today's report, we discover Kaja likes Marmite (on toast), Vegemite (presumably also on toast), and Tim Tams (presumably not on toast).
2020-07-10 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 033 Forum:2020-07-10 (Friday)	Trelawney, Tarvek, Gil, Seffie, Other party guests, Princess of the Realm?, Martellus, Orotine
	Trelawney accuses Tarvek and Gil of moping, says Albia wouldn't like it, and orders Tarvek to dance with her. Then Seffie sees that Gil is free and asks him to dance. Many couples are dancing, including Martellus and a Princess. As their dance ends, Martellus runs into Orotine, who addresses him by name. Martellus recognizes her as a Muse, explains he is the new Storm King, and asks which Muse she is. After identifying herself, Orotine denies that Martellus's claim to the title is legitimate. Martellus, angered, starts arguing, but then becomes quite ill.
	Orotine: "Ah. Martellus von Blitzengaard, I believe." Martellus: "That's right, and the newly crowned Storm King, in case you were unaware. Which one are you?" Orotine: "Orotine, Your Highness—and, in the case of the Lightning Crown—you are quite mistaken. Although there is some dispute over which of my Late King's lines should be considered ascendant, you are in neither case the rightful heir." Martellus: "I have the support of two Popes, and an army!" Orotine: "You will require more than that."
	The Queen (Albia), A Muse (The Muses), Storm King, Lightning Crown, My Late King (Andronicus Valois), Two Popes (Religion)	THE SKBARL Printed on bottle label, panel 1.	News: Kaja reports that her son Victor (formerly known as Experiment #1) acquired the cookbook Asian Dumplings: Mastering Gyoza, Spring Rolls, Samosas and More by Andrea Nguyen. The Foglios have found that making dumplings at home is easy, though tedious, but worth it. Kaja is hanging on to small pleasant things.

Week Starting 2020-07-13 (Monday)

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

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2020-07-13 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 034 Forum:2020-07-13 (Monday)	Countess Marie, Abner, Agatha, Sparafucile, Martellus
	While Countess Marie ponders her plan, Abner tells Agatha that she's urgently needed outside. Agatha emerges from backstage to hear Sparafucile and Martellus arguing. Martellus needs Agatha's touch immediately, his self-imposed biochemical dependency on her has been retriggered. Agatha reluctantly agrees to help by dancing with Martellus, removing her glove to ensure skin-to-skin contact. She tells him not to get used to it; they are going to fix the problem. He angrily agrees.
	Sparafucile: "Sire, it would be simple for me to just subdue her." Martellus: "Don't be a fool! Even if we weren't right under Albia's nose—I wouldn't let you. I want her to…see me as an…an ally." Sparafucile: "Oh, yes, and you've charmed her so well already." Martellus: "I need to work with her." Sparafucile: "That might be difficult, since she hates you." Agatha: "I'm not going to say you're wrong, but I'm hardly going to let him cause a scene at an otherwise lovely party."
	Albia		News: Experiment #2 has: a birthday this week (with cake!), Kaja listening to the Adventure Zone. Kaja likes something to listen to when adding word balloons because it is boring. (Sound effects are worse!) Kaja is dusting the house, a monumental task, because she thinks she has developed a dust allergy.
2020-07-15 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 035 Forum:2020-07-15 (Wednesday)	Agatha, Martellus, Honker, Other Pary Guests, Krosp, Rakethorn
	While dancing with Agatha, Martellus says he wants to start working on the cure that night, but Agatha wants to stay at the party and dance. Martellus is surprised she's not in more of a hurry, but Agatha explains she has her weasel (in her ship-stern bustle) for backup. Martellus reacts with amusement and becomes so agreeable that Agatha becomes suspicious. Krosp encourages her suspicion and he and Martellus start to argue. As the argument grows more heated, Rakethorn asks Agatha to dance and also asks if he can help with her secret plan.
	Agatha: "Hmmm…now you're making me suspicious." Krosp: "Oh, you should be. He's totally up to something. It's obvious." Martellus: "I resent—" Krosp: "I can smell it on him." Martellus: "That is baseless slander!" Krosp: "Nah. You're nose deep in Europan politics, claiming a contested throne—and you're not up to something? I disbelieve." Martellus: "This is none of your business cat!" Krosp: "Agatha is my business." Martellus (shouted): "Rat eater!" Krosp (shouted): "Monkey boy!" Rakthorn: "Care for another dance?" Agatha: "Oh…but this is so entertaining!"
	The Queen (Albia), Europan, A Contested Throne (The Storm King conspiracy)		News: Tuesday (the day before this page was published) was a grand day. It was Experiment #2's birthday (with cake!) and Bastille Day. Kaja likes La Marseillaise. The Foglios watched Knives Out.
2020-07-17 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 036 Forum:2020-07-17 (Friday)	Martellus, Krosp, Agatha, Rakethorn
	The argument between Krosp and Martellus becomes even more heated as Krosp points out that Agatha has ditched Martellus for Rakethorn, with whom she is dancing with evident enjoyment. Then Krosp bites Martellus and is flung into a bowl of cheese dip. Krosp realizes that Martellus genuinely likes Agatha, drinks the remaining cheese dip, and continues to needle Martellus, saying that he has no chance because Agatha hates him and that he should go back to conquering Europa; however, since he has tied himself to Agatha with science, Martellus will be dead by Christmas. As Krosp brags that he can think clearly, unlike Martellus, Martellus throws him a fish.
	Martellus: "Agatha! Control your pet! Agatha?" Krosp: "Ha! She's ditched you, chump!" Martellus: "Confound it. I was trying to be pleasant." Krosp: "Whoa. Hold on! You actually like her?…Wow! You do! I can tell!" Martellus: "And why not? She is politically valuable—and when brought to heel, she will make an admirable queen." Krosp: "…Aaaaand?" Martellus: "Well, I'm not blind."
	Europa, The Other Two (Gil and Tarvek)		News: The Foglios are shooting a short video for what would have been Comic-Con. Kaja remembers virtually nothing about video editing and is excited to get back into it.

Week Starting 2020-07-20 (Monday)

Occasion: Kaja Foglio got seriously ill.

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2020-07-27 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. n/a Forum:2020-07-27 (Monday)
	There is no comic page for Monday, July 20, 2020, because Kaja was very ill on that day. This entry has been redirected to the Girl Genius site's page for Monday, July 27, 2020, because trying to access the page for Monday, July 20, 2020, produces an error. There is a message from Kaja about her illness and recovery on the page for Monday, July 27, 2020. ✣
			Discussion forum for Monday, July 20, 2020
2020-07-27 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. n/a Forum:2020-07-27 (Monday)
	There is no comic page for Wednesday, July 22, 2020, because Kaja was very ill on that day. This entry has been redirected to the Girl Genius site's page for Monday, July 27, 2020, because trying to access the page for Wednesday, July 22, 2020, produces an error. There is a message from Kaja about her illness and recovery on the page for Monday, July 27, 2020. ✣
			Discussion forum for Wednesday, July 22, 2020
2020-07-27 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. n/a Forum:2020-07-27 (Monday)
	There is no comic for Friday, July 24, 2020, because Kaja was recovering from a serious illness on that day. This entry has been redirected to the Girl Genius site's page for Monday, July 27, 2020, because trying to access the page for Friday, July 24, 2020, produces an error. There is a message from Kaja about her illness and recovery on the page for Monday, July 27, 2020. ✣
			Discussion forum for Friday, July 24, 2020

Week Starting 2020-07-27 (Monday)

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

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2020-07-27 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 037 Forum:2020-07-27 (Monday)	Agatha, Rakethorn, Other Party Guests, Krosp
	Agatha asks Rakethorn why he believes she is planning something. He starts to say he figured it out for himself, but Krosp shows up and Rakethorn has to admit it was Krosp who filled him in. Agatha is angry with Krosp for revealing her secret at first, but his explanation (or more likely Rakethorn's apology) restores her good humor. She compliments Rakethorn on being clever and he says he likes ladies who cause mischief, explaining that Albia encourages it. Agatha reminisces about her days at good old TPU.
	Agatha: "—But Doctor Rakethorn, what makes you so sure I'm planning something?" Rakethorn: "My dear Lady Heterodyne, I have studied your methods. Your thought processes—" Krosp: "Hey, Agatha! They're ready when you are!" Rakethorn: "And your cat filled me in when I showed him to the kitchens."
	The Queen (Albia), Transylvania Polygnostic, Professor Venruth		News: Kaja posts about her recovery from a serious E. coli infection, as well as about re-watching the Back to the Future movies with her youngest child, who has never seen them. She mentions The Magnus Archives again and posts a link to a technical breakdown of the main theme. A longer message about her illness and recovery that was originally posted to the Girl Genius website page for Friday, July 24, 2020, was moved to the end of the news posting for this page.
2020-07-29 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 038 Forum:2020-07-29 (Wednesday)	Orotine, Gil, Other Party Guests
	Orotine and Gil have a conversation during the Queen's party. Orotine says that she doesn't come to court functions often; she believes her presence this time was intended to be a surprise. Gil guesses that she was meant to distract Tarvek; Orotine acknowledges this, but says it didn't work. She also says that she is the Muse of Geometries, but, aside from mathematics, her specialty is shapes and relationships. Gil then, suddenly and surprisingly, asks her for relationship advice.
	Orotine: "I am Orotine. Sometimes called the Muse of Geometries." Gil: "'Geometries.' So basically, mathematics?" Orotine: "Yes, but my purview encompasses much more than that. I deal in the shapes of things, and their relationships to one another."
	Muse, Her Majesty (Albia), Sturmvoraus (Tarvek Sturmvoraus), Storm King, Lady Heterodyne/Agatha	Meanwhile— Caption, upper left corner of panel 1.	News: Kaja is recovering steadily, but very slowly. She made dumplings again the day before this page was posted, which was exhausting but delicious.
2020-07-31 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 039 Forum:2020-07-31 (Friday)	Orotine, Gil, Other Party Guest
	Gil maunders on about Agatha to Orotine, asking if he is bad for her. In return, Orotine asks if he thinks he is worse than Tarvek, Tweedle, or Rakethorn. Why Rakethorn? Because he is the only person to dance with Agatha twice. And Tarvek hasn't danced with her once! This snaps Gil out of his funk. At first, he worries about Tarvek but quickly decides that Sturmvarous is merely up to something, as usual. He concludes that Tarvek has maneuvered Orotine into speaking to him and is sure that he will find out about Tarvek's plans soon. When questioned by Orotine, Gil denies that he is concerned about Tarvek, but reluctantly admits to trusting him.
	Gil: "Rakethorn? Why do you mention him?" Orotine: "He is the only person here tonight that she's danced with twice." Gil: "What? Rakethorn? Really? But—what about Sturmvarous? I thought he'd—" Orotine: "He has not danced with her at all." Gil: "Now that's odd. That's really odd. Is he feeling all right?" Orotine: "Oh? You are concerned for him?" Gil: "Ha! I wouldn't give him the satisfaction. No, I'm wondering what he's doing that's more important than a chance to cozy up to Agatha." Orotine: "Any number of things, I would think." Gil: "Yes, but he wouldn't. I don't think there's much of anything that's more important to him at the moment. No, I'm missing something—but I doubt he is. —And he's already got you working with him. He really is good." Orotine: "He merely suggested that I speak with you…" Gil: "Exactly. Well, whatever he's up to, I'm sure I'll find out soon enough." Orotine: "You…trust him." Gil: "Huh. Yes. I suppose I do."
	Tarvek Sturmvoraus, Martellus von Blitzengaard, Doctor Rakethorn (Hadrian Rakethorn)		News: Kaja congratulates Lindsay Ellis on her new NYTimes best-selling SF book Axioms End and complements Ellis' video essays. Also, Kaja's oldest kid has designed another shirt! (And she doesn't feed him bugs.)

Partial Week Starting 2020-08-03 (Monday)

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

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2020-08-03 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 040 Forum:2020-08-03 (Monday)	Countess Marie, Minuette, Abner, Otto, Agatha, Rakethorn
	Everyone backstage at the Circus's Heterodyne show is busy working on Agatha's secret plan. They all seems quite enthusiastic; Otto is practically giddy at the prospect of working with Agatha on a scheme to surprise and please God-Queen Albia. Well almost everyone; Abner is convinced that Something is Going to Go Very Wrong! Agatha shows up and starts working with Otto. To get started she strips off her encumbering ball gown, ramping up Abner's dismay to new levels.
	Otto: "Famous Spark girl wants to use my props to make happy England God Queen? How could badness come of this?"
	Payne (Master Payne), England God Queen (Albia)	And so— Caption, upper left corner of panel 1.	News: Kaja reports that there was a glitch in the initial Kickstarter campaign for Sparks and Monsters, so it had to be cancelled. The campaign will be launched with a new Kickstater campaign page soon. Also, the First Class Scallywag medals from their previous campaign for Queens and Pirates are in production and more exciting things are coming this fall.
2020-08-05 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 041 Forum:2020-08-05 (Wednesday)	Agatha, Otto, Abner, Rakethorn
	Agatha, now in her underwear, excitedly discusses her plans with Otto. She decides they need more help and Otto muses on who's available. Agatha wants everyone! Abner urges Agatha to don work clothes, but she impatiently dismisses him. Abner appeals to Rakethorn for help, but Rakethorn takes takes Agatha's side and begins to strip as well, not wanting to dirty his dress uniform. The sight of Rakethorn's Adonis-like physique gets Agatha so hot and bothered that her blow torch ignites. She decides that coveralls might be a good idea after all.
	Otto: "Ho! Like ballerina made of iron!"
	New Guy, Steam Gang, Rivet, Rivet's Apprentice	FOOM!	News: The new Girl Genius Kickstarter for Sparks and Monsters is live. Also, time is running out to get playmats with the Foglios original Magic: The Gathering art.

Partial Week Starting 2020-08-07 (Friday)

Location: The Royal Kitchens in Albia's Palace in England.

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2020-08-07 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 042 Forum:2020-08-07 (Friday)	Dark-skinned female chef, Blond waiter, Black-haired waiter, Dimo, Oggie, Many other chefs, Several other waiters, Several waitresses/servers(?)
	The scene changes to the Royal Kitchens. The part we can see is a bright, clean, high-ceilinged room filled with cooking equipment and activity. In the background are several chefs busily cooking all sorts of dishes in a state of controlled chaos. In the foreground, a card game is going on. The players are members of the kitchen staff with nothing to do at the moment, primarily servers, and Dimo. There are also people surrounding the game, looking on. This group includes Oggie, but he is paying much more attention to a pretty young woman by his side than the game.
	Chef in Royal Kitchens (shouted): "Hoy! I've got a tray of toads in wallets for the nobs! Who's up for hauling?"
	Toads in Wallets	A little while ago, in the kitchens— Caption, upper-left corner of full-page panel.	News: A recap of Wednesday's news.

Partial Week Starting 2020-08-10 (Monday)

Location: The Royal Kitchens in Albia's Palace in England.

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2020-08-10 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 043 Forum:2020-08-10 (Monday)	Hadrian Rakethorn, Krosp I, Chef in Royal Kitchens
	Rakethorn escorts Krosp into the Royal Kitchen and a chef immediately tries to chase him back out again. The chef objects to Krosp as a pet, a lab animal (when he speaks), then a circus animal, in rapid succession. When Rakethorn attempts to smooth things over by explaining who he and Krosp are, the chef refuses to believe him and tries to kick them both out.
	Rakethorn: "Sorry for the trouble—but I am Commander Hadrian Rakethorn. And this is Krosp the First, Emperor of All Cats." Chef: "Emperor? And, you are saying he is the Commander Rakethorn." Krosp: "Yeah. What do you think of that, pal?" Chef: "I think 'and I am Jack Tarr'. I think the Commander Rakethorn needs no trained monkeys. No circus animals in the kitchen! Shoo!"
	Royal Kitchens, Saint Laurent, Circus (Master Payne's Circus of Adventure), The Jack Tarr (Jolly Jack Tarr)		News: Kaja reports that the Sparks and Monsters Kickstarter is going strong and is in stretch goal territory. The Deluxe Medal stretch goal has been reached and the Envelope of Madness is close. She also mentions that, along with the Girl Genius Twitter account, which they've had for ages and Phil's, Kaja has just created a personal twitter account of her own.
2020-08-12 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 044 Forum:2020-08-12 (Wednesday)	Dimo, Krosp I, Royal Kitchen Staff, Head(?) Chef in Royal Kitchens, Rakethorn, Oggie
	Dimo appears and Krosp is outraged that Jägers are permitted in the kitchens while he is not. The chef explains the attractions of Jägers as guests, then Dimo vouches for Krosp and Rakethorn. He convinces the chef to let them stay by saying he will eat Krosp if he misbehaves. (He's probably not serious.) Rakethorn spots and greets Oggie, who manages to mollify the still disgruntled Krosp by giving him a whole, large salmon.
	Dimo: "Vot iz wit all dis shoutink?" Krosp: "Hold on! I get thrown out, but you let Jägers in?" Chef: "They play cards very badly, and bet well. Also, they have the civility to wear trousers." Krosp (last word shouted): "Trousers?! Never!"
	Jägers, Maxim, De Lady (Agatha)		News: A repeat of Monday's news.

Partial Week Starting 2020-08-14 (Friday)

Location: Dressing Room in Albia's Palace in England.

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2020-08-14 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 045 Forum:2020-08-14 (Friday)	Jäger impersonator 1, Jäger impersonator 2, Dimo, Other Jäger impersonators, Maxim, Oggie, Blonde backstage crew woman, Higgs
	Jäger impersonator 1: "Well. Anyway, you have the voice down, but your makeup needs work. Here. Daub some green #5 on your nose." Dimo: "Ho! Yez! Thenk hyu!"
	Father Christmas, The Countess (Countess Marie), De Lady (Agatha), Scottish Play	And so, eventually— Caption, upper right corner of panel 1	News: Kaja reveals the design for the exclusive Sparks and Monsters Kickstarter campaign medal, Indomitable Monster Wrangler, and repeats the information about their Twitter accounts from Wednesday.

Week Starting 2020-08-17 (Monday)

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

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2020-08-17 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 046 Forum:2020-08-17 (Monday)	Tarvek, Neena, Other Party Guests
	Tarvek: "Princess Neena! I would've expected you to still be in Paris!" Neena: "Your lost time in Mechanicsburg has thrown off your calculations! Then again, Madame DuBois did gradulate me two years early!" Tarvek: "Impressive! —But hardly surprising, you always were a brilliant scholar!" Neena: "So she said. She also said the sooner she sent me home, the sooner I'd be making trouble in someone else's museums!"
	Paris, Mechanicsburg, Madame DuBois, Doctor Le Fléau, The Great Gate of Paris, Luceat's Life of van Rijn, The Great Library (The Incorruptible Republic of the Immortal Library of the Grand Architect)		News: Mostly a repeat of the previous page's news, but Kaja says she will have more stretch goals added to the Sparks and Monsters Kickstarter soon.
2020-08-19 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 047 Forum:2020-08-19 (Wednesday)	Dimo, The Imitation Jäger Horde (including: Jäger impersonator 1, Blonde backstage crew woman), Party Guest, Agatha, Lord Womble, Albia
			News: Mostly a repeat of the previous page's news, but Kaja mentions that she has added new stretch goals to the Sparks and Monsters Kickstarter and a new poster for the campaign featuring a preview of the Indomitable Monster Wrangler medal is shown.
2020-08-21 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 048 Forum:2020-08-21 (Friday)	Agatha, Members of the Imitation Jäger Horde, Neena, Tarvek, An Imitation Jäger, Dimo, Oggie, Maxim, Party Guests
	My Distant Land (Mechanicsburg, Transylvania), Europa, Your Glorious Queen (Albia)		News: Kaja reports that the Envelope of Madness for the Sparks and Monsters Kickstarter will now include an "Arch-Nemesis" card and a Spark Nouveau sticker (pencil artwork shown). Plus, a repeat of some information from the previous page.

Week Starting 2020-08-24 (Monday)

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

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2020-08-24 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 049 Forum:2020-08-24 (Monday)	Dimo, Oggie, Maxim, Kaja Foglio
	Jäger Queen, Your Dark Mistress (Agatha), The Love Prisoners of the Jägers series by the Honorable Lady Torrida van Swak		News: Kaja reports that the Sparks and Monsters Kickstarter will end on Monday (the day her message was posted) and that this campaign has the best Envelope of Madness yet. She also says new and exciting news is coming soon!
2020-08-26 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 050 Forum:2020-08-26 (Wednesday)	Lord Womble, Albia, Kaja Foglio, Agatha, Dimo, Maxim, Oggie, Members of the Imitation Jäger Horde, Party Guests (mostly female), Waitstaff, Chefs
	Agatha: "—And so, Your Majesty, may I have the honor of this dance?" Everyone else: "Gasp!"
	A Heterodyne		News: This edition features a poster for an Ask Me Anything session on the Girl Genius Discord server, along with a link to a video promo for the event.
2020-08-28 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 051 Forum:2020-08-28 (Friday)	Party Guest, Krosp, Other Party Guests, Tarvek, Albia, Agatha
		murmur (×2) Whisper (×2) CLAK	News: A repeat of the previous page's news.

Week Starting 2020-08-31 (Monday)

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

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2020-08-31 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 052 Forum:2020-08-31 (Monday)	Agatha, Party Guests
		BOOM! G-DUNGE! CLAK (×4) POF! CHUFF (×6) WHOOOOOO! (×3)
2020-09-02 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 053 Forum:2020-09-02 (Wednesday)	Agatha, Lord Womble, Albia, Party Guests, Soldiers
		snap TiNG CLUNK HISSSH POK! (×3) PAF! POF! FWEEE!
2020-09-04 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 054 Forum:2020-09-04 (Friday)	Albia, Agatha, Party Guests, Conductor and members of the orchestra

Week Starting 2020-09-07 (Monday)

Location: Albia's Palace in England.

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2020-09-07 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 055 Forum:2020-09-07 (Monday)	Dimo, Zeetha, Higgs (in "disguise"), Party Guests (as silhouettes in background)
	Zeetha: "Okay, listen, actor boy, you'd better learn fast not to get between a girl and her—cake—uh—"
	De Qveen Lady (Albia), Jägermonster
2020-09-09 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 056 Forum:2020-09-09 (Wednesday)	Zeetha, Higgs, Agatha, Albia, Party Guests, Jägers (real and impersonators)
2020-09-11 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 057 Forum:2020-09-11 (Friday)	Albia, Agatha, Higgs, Zeetha, Party Guests, Jägers (real and impersonators)
	Skifandrian

Week Starting 2020-09-14 (Monday)

Location: Somewhere in England.

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2020-09-14 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 058 Forum:2020-09-14 (Monday)	Violetta, Agatha, Honker, Martellus, Maxim
2020-09-16 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 059 Forum:2020-09-16 (Wednesday)	Agatha, Martellus
	That annoying little weasel thing	Eventually— Upper left corner of full page panel.
2020-09-18 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 060 Forum:2020-09-18 (Friday)	Rakethorn, Agatha, Martellus
	Toppled Throne (Throne of Storm King), Deepdwellers

Week Starting 2020-09-21 (Monday)

Location: Somewhere in England.

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2020-09-21 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 061 Forum:2020-09-21 (Monday)	His Serenity, Agatha, Tarvek, Orotine, Gooblot, Gil
	Paris, The Queen (Albia)	[OP]EN ? Sign on wall-mounted plaque below light, panel 1.
2020-09-23 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 062 Forum:2020-09-23 (Wednesday)	Admiral of Privateers, Agatha, Tarvek, Gil, Bang
	Her Majesty (Albia), Those Fishy Fellows (Deepdwellers), Our Empire (England), Mechanicsburg	D. JONES On locker, panel 1. GHOST SHIP On plaque, panel 1. YOU HAVE TO BE THIS DEAD TO BOARD THE GHOS[T SHIP] On sign, panel 1. CHEKOV'S CANNON On sign, panel 3. BONE AND B? [G]IFTS On sign over booth or doorway, panel 4.
2020-09-25 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 063 Forum:2020-09-25 (Friday)	Gil, Bang, Tarvek, Agatha, Admiral of Privateers
	England, The Baron (Klaus Wulfenbach)	BILLY'S BONES On poster on wall, panel 1. SQUEEZE!

Week Starting 2020-09-28 (Monday)

Location: Somewhere in England.

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2020-09-28 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 064 Forum:2020-09-28 (Monday)	Violetta, Agatha, Tarvek, Gil, Bang, Dingbot Prime
	Martellus	BONE AND BOO? On sign on wall, panels 1 and 2
2020-09-30 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 065 Forum:2020-09-30 (Wednesday)	Zeetha, Bang, Agatha
	The Young Ladies' Cake and Mayhem Society, Violetta
2020-10-02 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 066 Forum:2020-10-02 (Friday)	Bang, Zeetha, Violetta, Pirate or Pirate-Themed Waitstaff, Other Patrons, Agatha
	Hall of Privateers, The Queen (Albia), Snails, Prende's Lantern	THE Black SPoT TEAHOUSE On sign mounted on spar projecting from wall, panel 1.

Week Starting 2020-10-05 (Monday)

Location: Somewhere in England.

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2020-10-05 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 067 Forum:2020-10-05 (Monday)	Seffie, Martellus, Sparafucile, Agatha, Violetta
	Moreau's Big Book of Animal Pals, Busy Busy Empire, The Very Hungry Abomination, Cursed Waters, Deepdwellers, Evil Sparks, Rogue Smoke Knights, Crazed Sea Monsters	FORBIDDEN PLANET BOOKS • LONDINIUM Printed on box, panel 2.
2020-10-07 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 068 Forum:2020-10-07 (Wednesday)	Seffie, Martellus
	The Lady Heterodyne (Agatha), The Royal Library	Later— Caption, upper left corner of panel 1.
2020-10-09 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 069 Forum:2020-10-09 (Friday)	Seffie, Martellus, ~Tarvek, ~Rakethorn
	That Wretched Cat/Insufferable Animal (Krosp), The Lady Heterodyne (Agatha), Spark	AARONEV TARVEK STURMVAROUS Label under portrait, panel 2. [WARNING]! [B/E]???[E]? On sign on wall, panel 6.

Week Starting 2020-10-12 (Monday)

Location: Martellus's temporary lab in England.

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	Actions
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	Names Used	Text	Extras
2020-10-12 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 070 Forum:2020-10-12 (Monday)	Seffie, Kitchen's Cat, Martellus
	Huge Hairy Monster Dog (Sparkhound), Krosp, Agatha, That Infernal Weasel (Honker), Throne of the Storm King
2020-10-14 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 071 Forum:2020-10-14 (Wednesday)	Krosp, Agatha, Violetta, Gil
	Professor Homlomium (Tobias Homlomium), Tarvek and Mister Higgs' "Imaginary Friend" (Karl Thotep), Ghost Pirate Peppers	Meanwhile— Caption, top left, panel 1. SWEEPI[N]G[S] On trash can, panel 2 DESCRIBING DESCRIPT[IVE] THEORY THEORETICALLY Book title, panel 3 OBJECT PERMANENCE: FACT OR FICT[ION] Book title, panel 5 swipe!
2020-10-16 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p. 072 Forum:2020-10-16 (Friday)	Krosp, Agatha, Violetta, Gil, Rakethorn, Tarvek, Higgs, Karl Thotep, Honker, Wee Beastie, Portable Castle, Orotine, Trelawney

Week Starting 2020-10-19 (Monday)

Location: Somewhere.

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2020-10-19 (Monday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p.  Forum:2020-10-19 (Monday)
2020-10-21 (Wednesday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p.  Forum:2020-10-21 (Wednesday)
2020-10-23 (Friday) ✣ Vol.2-8 p.  Forum:2020-10-23 (Friday)

Index

Chronology Overview         Internal Chronology
Key	= First page of volume                 = chronology                 = cast
Act 1	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13
Act 2	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11