TF2's 7th Comic is Officially Coming
Great news for fans of the Team Fortress 2 comic series: Valve has officially confirmed that the highly anticipated seventh issue is on its way.
The Announcement
The buzz around the seventh Team Fortress 2 comic started with a tweet from popular YouTuber shounic. On his X profile, shounic teased something big coming up in the TF2 universe, sparking immediate curiosity and discussion among fans. This initial hint laid the groundwork for the revelations that followed.
WHAT THE FUCK VALVE IS MAKING ISSUE #7
— shounic (@shoun1c) July 10, 2024
THE LAST COMIC IS FUCKING HAPPENING
email conversation from @PieSpie91198
censor is their email address
posting confirmation this is jay's actual real email address on the next reply
also ty @katamiphi for bringing attention to it pic.twitter.com/qRH1eSH6WP
Building on the mounting excitement, Erik Wolpaw, a writer for Valve, took to Twitter to add credibility and confirmation to the rumors. His tweet was the first official acknowledgment from someone within Valve that the comic was indeed in the works, making it clear that the project was not just speculation but a reality being actively developed.
Not a hoax!https://t.co/qn1ffy5vGT
— Erik Wolpaw (@Wolpaw) July 10, 2024
Not a hoax!https://t.co/qn1ffy5vGT
— Erik Wolpaw (@Wolpaw) July 10, 2024
The anticipation reached its peak with Wolpaw's detailed and somewhat humorous final tweet, which not only confirmed the comic's progress but also gave fans a glimpse into its development process. He shared that he and Jay Pinkerton had completed the script.
Jay and I are done with script (my proof: last page)(note: 184 script pages != 184 comic pages). If me and Pinkerton die in a writing accident, comic still comes out. If Heather and Maren die, though, you're screwed. Pray for them. 3 variant covers! pic.twitter.com/7bmq0oXOYR
— Erik Wolpaw (@Wolpaw) July 10, 2024
Jay and I are done with script (my proof: last page)(note: 184 script pages != 184 comic pages). If me and Pinkerton die in a writing accident, comic still comes out. If Heather and Maren die, though, you're screwed. Pray for them. 3 variant covers! pic.twitter.com/7bmq0oXOYR
— Erik Wolpaw (@Wolpaw) July 10, 2024
Fan Reactions
The community's response has been overwhelmingly positive, with fans expressing their relief and excitement across various social platforms. The hiatus had left many wondering if the series would ever be concluded, and this announcement has reinvigorated the community, leading to a flurry of speculation and discussion about potential storylines.
Conclusion
With the official confirmation in hand, fans now eagerly await the release date, which remains unspecified. However, given the excitement from the writers and the buzz within the community, the wait will undoubtedly be worth it. In the meantime, it might be a good idea to revisit the first six issues to refresh your memory of the story so far — you'll want to be fully prepared to dive into whatever madness Valve has in store for us in issue seven.