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Archive

Missed a couple days of Avalon? Looking for a particularly memorable strip? Well, this is where you want to be.

Each of the links you find below will take you to the archives. From there, you can browse through the past strips, or click on the "Archive" link in the main menu to get back here.

Browsing the archive is simple; just click on the links directly below each comic strip. When you're in the Daily view, you can go back and forth one day at a time. In the Weekly view, you browse an entire week at a time.

To move more than a single day or week, there is a little calendar on each page, with links to all the strips within a month of the current one. Click on a date to go to that comic, or click on a "W" to go to the Weekly view for that week.


Browse the Archives

To browse through the daily archive, click here.
To browse through the weekly archive, click here.


Guest Artist Sunday

Avalon updates only five days a week, but thanks to some creative fans, it updates on Sundays, too! Guest Artist Sunday is your chance to see whatever you like happen within the world of Avalon.

To see the collection of Guest Artist Sundays, click here.


Story Index

If you want to read up on a single storyline in Avalon, use this handy-dandy guide:

 
 

VOL. 1 - Abandon All Hope, Ye Who Study Here

Semester 1

Chapter 1
The First Day
[Nov. 8, 1999 to Nov. 26, 1999]
Ceilidh's first day at Avalon High School. She meets some new friends, attends a few classes, and has a generally frustrating time.
Chapter 2
A Certain Lack of Chemistry
[Nov. 29, 1999 to Dec. 10, 1999]
During a particularly boring Chem lab, Ceilidh is introduced to Ryan and his girl problems. Then she meets his biggest girl problem: Phoebe.
Chapter 3
Christmas
[Dec. 13, 1999 to Dec. 24, 1999]
It's Christmas break in Avalon, and Ceilidh tries to get some rest and relaxation - whenever she's not antagonizing her brother Ciaran. Also: it's Ceilidh vs. Joe in a snowball fight to the death!
Chapter 4
Y1.999K
[Dec. 27, 1999 to Jan. 7, 2000]
The New Year's party from hell. The Grade 11 gang are at Alison's on Dec. 31st when the power goes out. Ceilidh finally learns about some of her friends - and in Phoebe's case, she almost learns too much. Features a super-size, full-colour New year's Eve special!
Chapter 5
Upon Further Examination, School Sucks
[Jan. 10, 2000 to Jan. 21, 2000]
It's the end of first semester - and that means final exams. Joe nearly suffers a coronary, Alan's ethics are revealed, Ceilidh gets some studying in despite her mother and her cat, and the AHS administration performs another bunch of semiannual miracles in exam planning.

 
 
Semester 2

Chapter 6
Live With Regis and Geddy Lee
[Jan. 24, 2000 to Feb. 4, 2000]
Joe gets some exam help from some unlikely saviours, Ceilidh antagonizes Joe some more, Alison antagonizes Ceilidh for antagonizing Joe, and Great Big Sea win some music awards. Guest starring Geddy Lee, Regis Philbin, Dylan McDermott, Alan Doyle, Bob Hallett, Darrell Power, and the voice of Séan McCann.
Chapter 7
Valentine's
[Feb. 7, 2000 to Mar. 3, 2000]
Ceilidh and Joe engage in a love-hate soap operaish relationship, culminating in some very dirty pool. And Phoebe gets picked on.
Chapter 8
Ryan-OS
[Mar. 6, 2000 to Mar. 17, 2000]
Ryan writes an operating system, and when he and Alan hear about a computer show in Toronto, they take advantage of the opportunity to make a whack of cash. Skeptical? Features a Sit and Spin crossover, and a surprise cameo!
Chapter 9
Unnecessary Risk
[Mar. 20, 2000 to Apr. 7, 2000]
Ceilidh's bored, Phoebe's sick with a cold, and Joe just happens to invite everyone to his place for a rousing game of world domination. Features the first appearance of Joe's mom, along with a special 100th strip celebration of Barq's root beer, and an April Fool's special for all you Rush fans!
Chapter 10
Too... Much... Hockey...
[Apr. 10, 2000 to Apr. 21, 2000]
Ceilidh's brother Ciaran has 8 extra tickets to an NHL playoff game, and hell's gonna freeze over before Mrs. Page passes up this opportunity. Features the actual First Round, Game 4 showdown between Toronto and Ottawa, and a big honkin' banner.
Chapter 11
The Never-Ending Road Trip
[Apr. 24, 2000 to May 5, 2000]
Mrs. page reminisces about the past on the way back to Avalon. She also comes up with a business plan that should keep her busy for the next few months. Also: a full-colour, Sunday-style strip exploiting Unreal Tournament.
Chapter 12
Ah, Spring
[May 8, 2000 to May 12, 2000]
Helène gets rained on. Pure filler. :-)
Chapter 13
The Evil Chem Test From Doom
[May 15, 2000 to May 19, 2000]
Mr. Corner unleashes a test upon his unsuspecting Chemistry students, and makes an unlikely profit in the end. It's only the beginning of some even more unlikely events...
Chapter 14
Vote For Joe
[May 22, 2000 to Jun. 9, 2000]
Student elections are in full swing at Avalon High School. Sick and tired of the annual popularity contest, Joe runs as the "serious candidate." Unfortunately, his being a suspect in the bribery of Mr. Corner does not improve his chances. Features the first appearance of everyone's favorite over-achieving secondary character, Nancy Kawasaki.
Chapter 15
The Dance
[Jun. 12, 2000 to Jun. 23, 2000]
As the school dance approaches, Joe drives Ceilidh insane with his talk about a secret crush. Is he actually talking about Ceilidh herself?

 
 
Summer

Chapter 16
Roughing It - Day 1
[Jun. 26, 2000 to Jul. 21, 2000]
Summer vacation has started, and Ceilidh and friends end up on a camping trip. A very long weekend begins when Ceilidh has to share a tent with Phoebe... does she have enough reason to be afraid?
Chapter 17
Coffee Break
[Jul. 24, 2000 to Jul. 28, 2000]
While everyone else is having fun in the wilderness, Ryan starts work at Z-Net. But during an attempt to find a simple cup of coffee, he stumbles upon Mrs. Page and her new digs.
Chapter 18
Roughing It - Day 2
[Jul. 31, 2000 to Aug. 25, 2000]
Back at the campground, Joe tries to relax despite the threat of a burgeoning Ceilidh-Phoebe friendship. Just how deep that friendship goes is determined when Phoebe finds Ceilidh in a really awkward position. Also, Joe learns a bit more about Ceilidh's past before she showed up at AHS. Includes the infamous 200th strip!
Chapter 19
That's Right, She's a Counselor
[Aug. 28, 2000 to Sep. 1, 2000]
Helène, a counselor at Maple Ridge Summer Camp, ends up getting foiled by a bunch of kids. Luck is on her side, however, when she stumbles upon Alan and friends at their campsite. Introduces Phoebe's little sister, Noelle.
Chapter 20
Roughing It - Day 3
[Sep. 4, 2000 to Sep. 8, 2000]
As the campsite descends into chaos, the kids pack up to go home. Meanwhile, Ryan is finishing up with his job at Z-Net, and gets to know Iain, the Australian exchange student.

 
 

VOL. 2 - Those Who Fail History Are Doomed To Repeat It

Semester 1

Chapter 1
Another First Day
[Sep. 11, 2000 to Sep. 15, 2000]
Ceilidh's first-day-of-school streak continues, until Iain comes along to brighten her day. Is this the end of Ceilidh as we know her?
Chapter 2
Whither Phoebe
[Sep. 18, 2000 to Oct. 6, 2000]
Just as Ceilidh enters a state of blissful ignorance, Ryan lets her in on what happened before she came to Avalon. Plot points aplenty, and an in-depth look at who Phoebe used to be.
Chapter 3
Whence Ceilidh
[Oct. 9, 2000 to Oct. 27, 2000]
While suffering from Yearbook class, Ceilidh devises a plan to hook Iain. But then Mrs. Page has to open a coffee shop and screw everything up. Plus: Alison gets a job, and Mrs. Page gets a first name.
Chapter 4
A Long Wait Cut Short
[Oct. 30, 2000 to Nov. 10, 2000]
The coffee shop continues to destroy lives as the gang await their ride to a Halloween party. And things don't get any better when an old acquaintance from Joe's past shows up. Features the introduction of Phoebe's sister, Deirdre.
Chapter 5
Love and War, Part 1
[Nov. 13, 2000 to Dec. 15, 2000]
Ryan is finally ready to talk to Phoebe, but after yet another letdown, he decides to go to the expert for help. And after Joe is hospitalized, Ceilidh has to reevaluate her feelings for him... and also has to find out what really happened to Joe in Grade 9. Definitely not the chapter to miss.
Chapter 6
Guest Artist: Damonk
[Dec. 18, 2000 to Dec. 24, 2000]
Tired of all the drama? Well, so was Josh. ;-) While the usual artist was plugging away at final exams, Damonk (artist of Framed!) took the reins to give us a critical look at why Avalon drives us all insane. Also features some Roomiesesque guest comics by Dacut and David Willis!
Chapter 7
New Year's Resolved
[Dec. 25, 2000 to Jan. 5, 2001]
Ceilidh keeps the tradition alive, making it another New Year's Eve to remember. She finally deals with the matter of the mysterious necklace, just as Joe decides to deal with the matter of Ceilidh's feelings. A new relationship is forged... but just how far can it go?

Semester 2

Chapter 8
Political Assassination, and Other Extracurricular Activities
[Jan. 8, 2001 to Jan. 26, 2001]
Joe stays late after school for a Student Council meeting, but Nancy intends to make him regret it. Her plans are thwarted when Ceilidh comes to the rescue... but are she and Joe ready to admit they have feelings for each other?
Chapter 9
How Coffee and Doughnuts Destroyed My Life
[Jan. 29, 2001 to Feb. 16, 2001]
Deirdre does the impossible and gets a part-time job. It will prove her undoing, however, when her little sister Noelle finds out she's in Avalon. Will Deirdre be able to escape her parents' wrath? Also featuring the second annual tribute to Great Big Sea!
Chapter 10
Mr. Bradley, Meet Mrs. Page
[Feb. 19, 2001 to Feb. 23, 2001]
Worried that her dad's alcoholism might be causing problems again, Deirdre takes him to Hildegarde's Café, where he finds a new friend in Mrs. Page.
Chapter 11
Guest Artist: Not Damonk
[Feb. 26, 2001 to Mar. 2, 2001]
It was bad enough when Damonk (artist of Framed) took over the comic... but now his evil nemesis, Not Damonk, has taken the reigns of Avalon! Just how much damage can he and his henchmen do, anyway??
Chapter 12
The Date
[Mar. 5, 2001 to Mar. 16, 2001]
Joe and Ceilidh finally make it official with a night at the movies. But is Ceilidh trying to move things forward too quickly?
Chapter 13
The Aftermath
[Mar. 19, 2001 to Mar. 23, 2001]
Joe needs help understanding what Ceilidh wants from him, so he goes to the only person whose opinion he trusts: Alison. Unfortunately, he's not going to like what she tells him.
Chapter 14
Issues and Agendas
[Mar. 26, 2001 to Apr. 20, 2001]
Student elections are here again, but no one has politics on their mind. Nancy has thoughts of revenge against Joe, but Helène turns out to be her greatest adversary. But is she running for office for the right reasons? And why does Phoebe have a problem when Joe helps Helène with her campaign?
Chapter 15
I'd Talk To Someone, But...
[Apr. 23, 2001 to May 4, 2001]
Phoebe's feelings of depression grow, as it seems more and more like she doesn't fit in. Meanwhile, Ryan wants to end the secret of his relationship with Deirdre, but she won't let him. What is Deirdre really trying to hide?
Chapter 16
Operation Cheer-Up-Phoebe
[May 7, 2001 to Jun. 8, 2001]
As Phoebe grows more distant from her friends, Ceilidh develops a plan to let her know that people still care about her. She takes advantage of her position in the yearbook staff to pull things off... but Joe takes advantage of the situation to send a message of his own to Phoebe.
Chapter 17
The Farewell
[Jun. 11, 2001 to Jul. 13, 2001]
Ghada's graduating, and Iain's heading back to Australia. A farewell party is in order... but Alison's going to be there to crash it. And an unlikely third person will also be saying farewell, when Ceilidh's plan to cheer up Phoebe fails miserably.

Summer

Chapter 18
A New Beginning
[Jul. 16, 2001 to Jul. 27, 2001]
Joe's care-free summer holidays get complicated fast, when Ceilidh shows up on his doorstep in a skimpy sundress. And he'll be seeing a lot more of her before the day is over. Is this the beginning of an intimate relationship, or the end of a meaningful friendship between Joe and Ceilidh?
Chapter 19
An Abrupt End
[Jul. 30, 2001 to Aug. 3, 2001]
When Ceilidh offers herself to Joe, he smartens up just in time to prevent a mistake they'd both regret.
Chapter 20
Love and War, Part 2
[Aug. 6, 2001 to Aug. 17, 2001]
Phoebe finally discovers Ryan and Deirdre together, and takes it upon herself to destroy their relationship... for Deirdre's own good. Ryan finally learns the secret that Deirdre had tried to hide from him all along... but is it enough to break them apart? And what will Ryan do with Phoebe after she violated Deirdre's trust?

 
 

VOL. 3 - As Of Yet Untitled

Semester 1

Chapter 1
First Days
[Sep. 3, 2001 to Sep. 14, 2001]
Ceilidh vows to leave her past as an unpopular outcast behind. Phoebe learns that other people really do care about her feelings. On the first day of school, they decide to help each other out while starting over. Also, Phoebe and Joe reconcile the animosity they held toward each other since Grade 9.
Chapter 2
Hockey: It Brings People Together
[Sep. 24, 2001 to Oct. 5, 2001]
Ceilidh's machinations are at work again, as she plans a gathering at Joe's house to watch the hockey game. But hockey's the last thing on everyone's mind when Ryan brings a big surprise along with him.
Chapter 3
Lessons on Advice
[Oct. 8, 2001 to Oct. 26, 2001]
Alison's brooding continues, as she works extra hours at Hildegarde's Café and relieves stress at the customers. Mrs. Page takes it upon herself to set Alison straight, but gets sidetracked when Mr. Bradley pays a visit.

 
 


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