As Dlaks said earlier, it wasn't directly copying, but it was substantial enough to be somewhat obvious.
I've also discovered that flaming them straight into Blue Heck usually backfires.
You might just want to try outclassing whoever it is. If you can make better comics, with better quality, and not have to emulate someone to do so, who needs that other guy?
If you're the one who did it first, do it better than him. I know you can.