That's the beauty of comics - if it doesn't exist, you can make it up - and somehow it all still just works. To be honest, I'm pretty sure Mythbusters would bust my flaming nail gun design as - they would prove; you couldn't consistently keep a flame sustained at that speed and distance with out it being exstinguished - and don't even get me started on how they would bust the ability to puncture a cola can filled with lighter fluid from 30 meters away with a flaming nail gun and cause an explosion of that magnitude. Again, that's the beauty of comics - we can exaggerate - cause exaggeration is so much more interesting than reality. Interesting idea with the NOMEX suit - all good options. I think Dan will realize, as time goes on - that he may need to consider such things if he plans on continuing this...this...whatever this is. Agreed - flaming nail guns are a pretty sweet thing to have in your arsenal. Although, I'm pretty sure Frank would have passed this item up if he saw it lying on the retractable tray....next to M80 grenade launcher....but then, that's why we like Danny's style.
NOW now - kids, play nice. Frank is awesome in his own right - The difference is - the only "black" market contacts Dan has is Capo....and he's really not that reliable on attaining the latest weaponry the world has on offer. Hence the reason he has to rely on his own merits - and what's around him. However, in the torture department - Frank uses his surroundings in a very similar way ...it's pretty much whatever is around at the time...Although - I do have say, there are always a lot of very cool, very brutal things around him at all times...which just seems too perfect. There's no doubt Dan has shown great amounts of Awesome -a tude throughout his short 3 issue career - but I wouldn't quite say F#%* Castle....at least not to his face. BLAM!!!! All vigilantes have the right to exist - to play in each of their individual worlds & cities. Could you imagine Frank in Karillion. It would be the shortest issues ever. He would've wiped out everyone in their first issue in the Cage parking lot. Not sure how Dan would fare in FC's world either - "Hey look, Boss - it's a guy with a hoodie and nail guns.....BLAM. RIP. LS :(
Pardon my french but F#%^ castle. Castle was a cop, had contacts, black market weaponry, etc etc etc. The landscaper is kicking ass and taking names by sure awesome a tude and mcguyver level brain power. He don't need no voice controlled van.
Well i don't claim to be an expert on explosives but i am not aware of any such compound... But the great part about fiction is that we can always make one up:) which would lead to the obvious question where the hell he got explosives they are to the best of my knowledge pretty highly controlled... Speaking of armor and beeing on fire how about one of those NOMEX suits those F1 dudes wear? Expensive but "over the counter" and he already has been on fire...
But so far a burning nailgun is pretty badass... I don't think Mr. Castle ever had one of those...
Yeah, I agree frenzy, It might be time to put some kind of chat box on this thing. I think it would create more dialogue between not only myself and you all - but you all and yourself as well...if that made sense. It seems we have a lot of like minded people who read this comic - which I can't decide if that's a good thing or a bad thing...as you've pointed out, Ghost of Raron ;) Either way - I think a forum style addition might be the way to go. I will have myself and the almighty G-tang look into it further.
Ok now you got me thinking about these exploding nails...and once again, I've turned to movies for the answer....movies wouldn't lie to us right? right? Anyway the movie is Die Hard 3 -- In the movie Simon's created a way to make a massive chemical explosion - but through epoxy. Two solutions - both on their own is as harmful as water - but when combined, become very unstable and very explosive. If there were two of these canisters one on each side of the gun - As the nail passes though the chamber it's hit with the first solution - then the second, right before leaving the muzzle of the nail gun. Now the two solutions are on the nail without much risk to Dan - when the nail hits any hard surface or pretty much anything, it will explode on impact. Now - I'm not sure this combination epoxy even exists, but it was pretty kick ass in the movie. Now the problem is - now Dan is walking around with two solutions strapped to his guns - which could put him into orbit if mixed...now normally this wouldn't be a problem - but Dan's track record with fuel in issue 2 isn't a very good one - based on the fact he set one of his gauntlet wrist cuffs on fire when Caleb pierced the casing.....but there...there's my contribution to the discussion. The fact we now have 33 comments on this one page - leads me to believe the chat option is the logical next step in the progression of the comic - and the readers of such comic....and you know me and logic. c-
I am the practical incarnation, the misunderstood brother to the good incarnation and the neutral incarnation... (everyone who has played planescape torment raise your hand now please)
And btw still flummoxed by trying to launch semtex darts from those naiguns.... It's proving more difficult then anticipated to include a detonator without redesigning the whole gun, which we cant since they are his trademark item...
I have pitched this comic to a few guys, (arr being one of them) as being "the punisher meets the dark night"
eeehm First one's avatar to appear gets 1 e-cookie... and Maybe it's time for another idea from the demented fan... How about a chatbox of some sort, you can prolly find the sourcecode for one of those online easily enough...? Easier to keep tabs off for all involved and then the comments for the comment section don't bog down in stuff like pirate vs ninja vs godzilla.
Whoa - I leave the room for like a minute... and this place turns into a Scaper/Pirate/Chemistry/Weapons convention....nice. I too have become a little more insane since doing this comic, frenzy. I find myself walking around all day thinking of new ways to use household - or - workshop items as make shift weapons in the the battle to protect/defend - blah blah blah. I'm pretty sure the average person on the street is not doing this - or if they are, they should seek help - or - become a consultant on the comic. So, I can completely relate to your sociopathic thought processes - and encourage you to continue such things. I will definitely get in touch with you if I do need help with such things - but we'll have a few more things to do before we can move up the weaponry ladder to Niro levels. - Thanks for the offer still - much appreciated.
No one is speaking ill of pirates, Arretu - We've just been conditioned through movies- video games and anime to know pirates a particular way. I say, you start the revolution. You tell us all the good things about pirates - the benefits such pirates offer to modern society. We will in turn, tell the world. We will tell our friends - and they will tell their friends - and they will tell their neighbors. Soon the world will be re-conditioned to know the good of pirates and their true contribution to the community...and it all began with you.
Hmmm...not quite sure if we have a role for pirates in the comic at this stage. Ninja's maybe - Ninja Pirates- absolutely. I'm sure you'll all make a cameo at some stage - basically your avatars will...so be on the look out. See... Interactive online comic - the future of the comic industry. Spread the word.
Dearly beloved - we gather here in the hallowed halls of the Scaper, to remember a noble soul, a soul who joined this comic on whim - and hopefully expecting a good giggle from a poorly ripped off spoof of the almighty Punisher. He gave us great insight on the word, and left us with such new status terms as "Awesome-a-tude" (*co-coined by the mighty Karen) and Awesome -sauce. Sadly, he was cut down in his prime for voicing an unpopular opinion within range. Unfortunately, he will not be with us for the completion of the 3rd installment of said LS comic. He *sniff* :( he would have loved it so. So, it is on this day, we say good bye to good Sir Raron...Awesome sauce my good man....Awesome-sauce. Amen.
Oh wait - you just responded again after your death....IT'S A MIRACLE!!!!!
Well ghost of Raron - I too have thought about such protective measures for Danny boy - very similar to the ones you've suggested. I feel he'll need to go through somethings before such things can take place. I think the development of such items should only be created through necessity...and learning from your mistakes....but I like the way you think.....for a ghost that is. c-
Hmmm btw I was thinking. Landscaper might wanna consider it about time to armor up a bit. I don't mean iron man style. I mean some metal plating on that hoodie of his. A simple breastplate, maybe install some metal curved ribs on the inside of his hood or something? Not bullet proof or anything just something to protect against stabbing or maybe baseball bats.
Ruled the seas? Tell that to merciful posidon... and by merciful I mean bat #*&% insane. And by Posidon I mean Godzilla. And by tell I mean run quickly... and by
*falls over from a well timed musket bullet and ninja star to the face.*
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I am not sure I deserved that...
It's so unfair. Noone ever thinks of the good side of pirate, like what a good rolemodel they were to the disabled community. Limbs missing, eyepatches, the whole deal, and yet they ruled the seas But no, everyone focuses on the pillaging and plundering. Darn biases in modern society :(
It's an injoke between "ARRRRR my matie" and myself which started on eve... And since he's a pirate/privateer i MUST by association be the ninja...
It's official this comioc has turned me from a tinker into a sociopath, since i am now mentaly designing a way to do the nitroglycerine thing safely and without it exploding when you fire them... I am using my powers for good apperantly:P But do mail me if you need some help my email adress should be in this here chat database thing since i need to enter it to talk...
Sorry Arretu, no disrespect to you and pirate community - I will discontinue the use of all pirate related references, as I apparently have no idea what I'm talking about....clearly. c-
oooo now that's an idea as well. Although, if we do head down the chem side of the track- I feel we'll only have another 1 or 2 issues left in us, before we blow everyone up. It's just a natural progression from flaming nails- to Nitro laced weaponry which will lead to all bad things. If this is the case, I'm really going to have bring in monster robot zombie gangs, as Dan is going to be so over powered amped up- to just be taking on groups with baseball bats and bad attitudes. So might save that for a little down the track. One issue brefore post apoc Landscaper - then we'll really have some fun. c-
Hmmm... just don't have him soak his nails in nitro glyserin... yes his nails would explode on impact but they would also explode in the clip... though one heck of a improvise frag grenade...
Awesome, frenzy - I might just take you up on that offer. Who knows - If Dan comes up with a cool mod for his gear involving chemistry - you'll be the pirate I turn to - to make sure the chem is accurate. Good luck on that masters thesis as well.
Well if you ever need any advice on chemistry feel free to mail me... since i am in the process of writing a masters thesis on the stuff;P
Might not know much about biology and physics but the high school stuff but i am an avid reader so maybe I'll even know those things;P
Thanks Raron - you too have vast knowledge of such things, which I will happily steal - and use in future issues. I too believe TV and movies have taught us everything we need to know to survive on the outside. True, there are still a few things up in the air - so this could go either way...It wouldn't be a decent comic if you guys didn't care about the characters - So it's (you) who should be congratulated (not I) - I think taking this ride with Ty each week has developed your concern about the outcome of this particular fight - I think cause it's not just two random people fighting - it makes a difference as to where this is going story wise. I'm sure Ty would be very happy to hear he's reached the epic status of Awesome sauce! That's definitely right up there with Awesome-a-tude -coined by yourself and modify by the mighty Karen. See you next week scapers c-
Yeah frenzy - Tyler's using a mask similar to those worn by skiers and snowboarders seen here. I'm familiar with this style mask - cause when I was a kid, my Dad had one just like it in our downstairs closet - and I would always take it, wear it - and run around the backyard pretending I was a ninja (the regular kind not the pirate kind.) Never really knew what it was - but thought it was so cool. It is very similar to a paintball mask, I will agree - but the front section is a little different. The one I used to wear had the air holes in two rows vertically (like Ty's) - and not in a random mesh pattern like in the sample image. The main different is - the ski mask is just a hard foam with a smooth covering - basically to stop you from getting frost bite - and to keep your face warm. Although, I may have gotten over zealous with lighting when drawing some of the panels - so I can see why yourself and others may have believed it was a hard plastic mask. These particular masks used to be made as only a lower section and connected in he back with velcro. Now, they seem to make them all one unit, more like a wrap around for the entire face- and much cooler than the ones made back in the day. Hopefully, Ty realizes the hard head aspect and response accordingly. You guys teach me something new every week :) c-
Foreshadowing you say monkey? You know, I wouldn't put it past me to do such things in this comic. Man you guys really analyze each page - and I love it. They're only supporting graphic (as you said ) which I started using in this issue, but from now on...I'll start to think a little more about the placement of the such nails. ;)
Btw... Congratulations Chris on turning the kid into a hero you have got pretty much everyone rooting for and trying to figure out a way for him to get through this on top... I know in the begining I was all "oh geez... just a wanabe that is gonna get his butt handed to him a mild plot device at best... but the kid turned badass in a big way. Awesome sauce is the phrase my friends. Awesome sauce.
Actually not the middle of the forehead, you wanna take it a little to the right or left. You know the places they always put horns on demons on TV or movies. Those two lumps of bone on your head (feel them you will know what I am talking about) are the thickest part. He is more likely to break his hand then do any damage to you besides a mild stunning.... plus the bad guy has the bat... he has forgotten about the brassknuckle staple gun... I would call that a mistake. Lift up hand quickly, use staple gun as shield... KLANG! then while he is screaming in pain... WICKITY WHACKATY POWER ATTACKATY!
Ski mask, i thought it was a painball mask of some sort looks pretty much exactly like one... and i cant believe my pirate beat me... GRRR arr GRRRR (yes thats a technical term)
best thing he can do now is look down and take the blow on his forehead which is the hardest part of the skull if my anatomy isnt totally playing tricks on me... And the brain takes front to back knocks about ten times beter then side to side ones (for reasons unknown to this chemist) -which incidentally is why elbows to the side of the head work so very well-...
oooo "KLANG" I haven't used that one yet - I'll have to write that down. Still an open ended book at this stage - Not sure Karillion even has a sun...but I'm sure we can make an exception, if Ty makes it out of this one. The sun will rise - trumpets will play - we will do quick pan fall away shot of Tyler fists in the air "laughing" to the sky as we pull further away quickly, to reveal the earth turning in space: Tyler still laughing to show the scope of his victory. Black out on final laugh -
Awwww... I was hoping for a comedic "KLANG" and a hand breaking followed by the Miniscaper laughing while the sunrises behind him bathing him in light... oh wait a moment I forgot... this is NOT anime.
Well, hoodies tend to be useful in vigilante wear:
Hoods conceal identity
Cords to tie/strangle people
Thick material to rip off for bandaging
(Sometimes) extra pouches for storing stuff
Baggy enough to hide weapons underneath
Common enough so that it'd be hard to be tracked by its brand
And then, of course, there's getting your face covered up like South Park's Kenny and getting truck-punched in the face. Win some loose some.
Or at least keep in mind - when putting together your makeshift vigilante gear....ask yourself.....could this article of clothing potentially turn the tides against me in battle? Now we know why Dan doesn't have these pull cords on his hoodie. Ahh the perils of vigilante wear. I can see now why most other vigilantes have one piece masks...it all makes sense. c-
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