First of four pages—the origin of Chant, the necromancer of the Doppelganger Gang.
This is the same world–even the same sorceress, Jeneia–currently appearing in TALES OF THE TRAVELLING GNOME. Matthew Summers/Net, the author of same, filled me in on some details of that world, how necromancers are the most powerful sorcerers but paid the greatest price for their power. This is the first of several origins we have planned to flesh out the Gangers and get you acquainted with their viewpoints.
One thing I wanted to do with the Doppelganger Gang is show the huge diversity of webcomics. By the very nature of the grouping of the good guys, it tends to draw heavily form the superhero-oriented webcomics. But unlike American comic books, webcomics are hugely diverse, ranging from the fantasy-oriented, to the anthropomorphic funny animal/furry genre, to science fiction, to video-game playing slackers, to whatever. I wanted the Doppelganger Gang to reflect that diversity.
TTG is one of the best-written AND best-DRAWN webcomics out there, and I invite you to visit the world of Ti-Ron and drool over some of the most gorgeous artwork you'll ever see. I feel very inadequate even trying to draw some of the characters therein, following the brilliant art of Michelle Zastrow.
Tomorrow, you'll see See'Si'fros (who will become Chant) and his first contact from the multiverse in general and “Mister President” in particular.
GofWar. Yes, I'm starting the fourth page of another Doppelganger origin. Fourth and final for that one. And Xmung is working on an origin for another.
[quote=EssayBee]Had to chuckle at the second panel. "The pleasures of the flesh. Is it worth it?" "Worth your hand?" Sounds like Chant was always a lonely man. At least he still has his other hand.[/quote]Well that depends, Sean. Is Chant a lefty or a righty?
Had to chuckle at the second panel. "The pleasures of the flesh. Is it worth it?" "Worth your hand?" Sounds like Chant was always a lonely man. At least he still has his other hand.
Anyway, nicely done page, Al. These backstories should add some depth to the villains.
Ozmandious at 8:17AM, June 15, 2011
and boom goes the dynomite
AzuJOD at 7:48PM, June 13, 2011
"The pleasures of the flesh"? While looking at his hand? Is he talking about what I think he's talking about? ;p
algeya at 7:34PM, June 13, 2011
oh my he wants to learn the genki dama(spirit bomb) before mastering ki basics or at least the kame hame ha
alschroeder at 6:13PM, June 13, 2011
GofWar. Yes, I'm starting the fourth page of another Doppelganger origin. Fourth and final for that one. And Xmung is working on an origin for another.
CyberSkull at 3:36PM, June 13, 2011
His [b]left[/b] hand is skeletal, not his right. ;)
Neilsama at 12:56PM, June 13, 2011
[quote=EssayBee]Had to chuckle at the second panel. "The pleasures of the flesh. Is it worth it?" "Worth your hand?" Sounds like Chant was always a lonely man. At least he still has his other hand.[/quote]Well that depends, Sean. Is Chant a lefty or a righty?
EssayBee at 12:51PM, June 13, 2011
Had to chuckle at the second panel. "The pleasures of the flesh. Is it worth it?" "Worth your hand?" Sounds like Chant was always a lonely man. At least he still has his other hand. Anyway, nicely done page, Al. These backstories should add some depth to the villains.
Net at 12:45PM, June 13, 2011
D'aw, Al. I'll give you the best drawn comic, but I can't agree on the best WRITTEN comic.
God of War at 12:24PM, June 13, 2011
I have been waiting for Chant's story. Will other Doppelgangers get their origins?