Simple. Just because they're dead doesn't mean reading the previous pages isn't worth your time. I still recommend them because what's there is still good.
Thank for being such a good friend. My comic doesn't get a lot of readers so it means a lot when I get to meet someone as awesome as you. I'll have a present for you in a few days.
Sweeeeet...
A while ago I was number 3 I think...
Then when Lacerated Vale was featured, I was 4...I think...
Now I'm number 2?
I shall milk this number 2!