Callan S. - Well put! I would imagine if there was an alternate way this page could have gone, this would be a major contender. It was very much an interesting read, and you've raised some interesting questions. c-
Maybe I'm late to the party, but
"Brian? Sorry? I could have sworn all these years you always acted like you were independent and didn't want to be treated like a little bitch by pretty much anyone who came along and wanted a piece. And you know the authorities, well they're about as much authority over the matter as the budget allocated to them, and they'll just smooth things over so the trains can keep running on time and company X doesn't fail to make a buck. But back to you Brian - this is what happens when you lie, Brian. Not just once, but for years and years. If I knew you wanted to be treated like a bitch by anyone who comes along, do you think I would have done what I did? Or just left it cause your getting the treatment you'd always said you wanted? No man, you lied about what was important to you and hell, I'll take some blame for taking your word. But man, you pretended a claim to a dignity it's now clear you don't desire."
Eh, that may be a little strong for publishing here, but I hope atleast it was interesting to read. Is the victim in the bed really wisely calling for peace, or just blind to his own contradiction?
What? I don't know what you're talking about. I just like bacon...nice crispy bacon. I think North is doing a fine job, and should be commended. I believe Lane should get a medal at end of this issue, standing on a platform - next to a Wookie and golden droid.
HAHA nice work! Yeah, you know the song - he had 10 little piggys and Caleb took 1, now he has 9 little piggys...errr maybe that only works with toes..and maybe it's not really a song. You might be right though; it's possible that Piggy Flu Is just another one North's evil plans against the good people of Karillion. At least the LS has the right face wear for such things...and a flaming nail gun....mmmm do I smell crispy bacon?
His... Little piggy? You know... I would ask but I don't think I wanna know. What North Does with farm animals is his business and all that... But someone might wanna call PETA or something... oh and that means I guess we can blame North for Swine Flu.
Wow, Karen, you really don't like North, do you? What has he ever done to you - besides the obvious. Ok, so maybe he is conniving, manipulating, uber prick. But come on, don't we all know someone like that in our own lives - and isn't the right thing to do is just show a little compassion for them, as they have to live with themselves everyday? HAHA...yeah right! I think someone should sell his little piggy on Ebay.
Sure we will... this is bound to catch on and people will write "what if" fanfictions... but hopefully we will be able to avoid the Dan/North love story phase.... *shudder*
Thanks, Sam. Poor old Brian is getting a bad rep on this page, but as the voice of reason he needs to be be honest with the situation as he sees it. However, if he actually knew the whole story, he'd probably be a little more understanding. I wonder how this would have gone if North didn't get to him first.....ahhh we shall never know. c-
Thanks Raron! Come on now, ,man - you know I have creative license to exaggerate such wall punch for dramatic purposes ;) - at the same time, sending subliminal messages to the readers to go pick up a Big Mac and fries. Thanks for reconfirming that our subliminal messages are working. c- * read the the landscaper*
Damn, now I want fries too...
Hey Karen, glad to hear you liked the page. These are the pages that are the hardest to develop sometimes, as we go back and forth deciding on what direction to take the story. The more myself and the team thought about it, the more we felt having Brian disapprove was the right way to go. Of course we did contemplate Brian being Dan's wise mentor father figure, with the know how and ability to create more kick ass weapons than Dan could ever imagine, but this would be us taking the easy road, and not being true to the story and characters we've created. The important thing about this comic is depict a real situation (exaggerated of course) but still holding true to a story of a man making one decision that has now effected every aspect of his life. I wanted Brian and Dan's confrontation to be more like a father scolding his kid after doing something really foolish that has now altered his chance to have a normal life. I also felt this now puts Dan in an even more guilt ridden situation, as Brian's words, whist they were pretty hush, probably hit home a little. Also the more I thought about the scene, placing myself in Dan's shoes, I probably would have hung my head and accepted the verbal lashing, as trying to back peddle and create a good lie, would only enrage Brain even further - and would come back to bite Dan in the future.
I'm also glad you liked the blood splatter drip brand. I really liked the effect it gave finishing off the page, as you said - reestablishing Dan's connection to the LS internal demon. c-
Darn, no "lying like a rug" comment. But I have some things to say about this rather drama-packed page:
On one hand, Brian is being a bit of a jerk for not standing up with Dan on his new crusade, or being the cool bad ass BFF
who will help Dan out with his equippment, provide the funny lines, and probably die later. In short: Being one of the best
damn friends you could ask for, being loyal, and listening to Dan's story.
On the other hand, this is an incredibly realistic view of what would it be like being a real-life vigillante. When you beat the
crap out of a "kid" (I use it lightly because I call kids sixteen and younger), NO ONE is going to look positively at it, no matter
what that "kid" is guilty of. Brian is using his head, has probably already looked into the future at a life-time of this, and knows
that, while awesome in comics, in real life, you're just begging for a problem worse than a drug addiction.
PS: Nice touch with the last blood splatter. It looks very much like the brand; as ceasless as the curse Dan has picked up...
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