(Note: Pages 20 and 21 were originally published in reverse order and are now switched back to their intended chronology.)
Al and I were originally supposed to have traded commentary assignments this week. However, I was slow to get this page online. Another time perhaps.
So today's page is pretty speed-line-heavy. Look at all those speed lines. You know, when you're a comic artist, and you're drawing stuff like this, you can't help but make noises with your mouth when you're drawing it. I think that's where I get all of my onomatopoeias from. …Well, that and certain metrosexual Japanese musicians. *wink!*
“Dung shui” is a term I've been wanting to put into a comic for the longest time. Finally found a good spot for it with a random giant gold bust.
Anyhoo, I always fancied Dasien as being a dirty fighter. She'll punch you in the back, throw sand in your face, and knee you in th groin. Choking someone with their own cape? Yep, that's something Das would do.
Oh, and as long as I have the commentary reigns for today, I might as well plug a friend of mine. You may know Noelle Dreves, author of Dangermoth. What you may not know is that she's one kick-ass cosplayer. Go check out her Ms. Marvel costume that she posted over on deviantART!
(Warning: May require the placement of a pillow in your lap!)
I do believe that this is one of the best fight scenes I've seen in Crossoverlord so far! Or, well, in a while. I love it! Especially panel #1 and, of course, the choking cape. Great reason not to wear a cape, by the way, lol. Wish other superheroes had pointed it out. :-)
I liked a lot the fight , I was a afraid a webcomic would be bad medium for a fight scene but it looks cool specially the last 2 panels , (you got me inspired, running to the drawing board)
The only thing on the other side of that window is another room. It's not a barrier to the magma. Certain parts of the prison are made hospitible for Smiling Man's visits.
And who wouldn't want giant busts of themselves?
The place is pretty big, with lots of corridors. They'd have to be against the outside wall, in the outermost corridor, for her to break the magma free.
Good deal, Neil! And again, nice action sequence!
I really like the third panel of GA kicking down into the ground and Das tumbling away. It's a small panel, but I think it's the best action shot on the page.
Ozmandious at 1:37PM, Dec. 23, 2010
that and getting them caught in jet engines
DAJB at 6:42AM, Jan. 14, 2010
Ouch! Or rather Mmmfff!
AzuJOD at 4:55PM, Jan. 13, 2010
Capes are more dangerous than they're worth.
CartoonistWill at 3:40PM, Jan. 13, 2010
Also loved the Dung Shui part, of course.
CartoonistWill at 3:39PM, Jan. 13, 2010
I do believe that this is one of the best fight scenes I've seen in Crossoverlord so far! Or, well, in a while. I love it! Especially panel #1 and, of course, the choking cape. Great reason not to wear a cape, by the way, lol. Wish other superheroes had pointed it out. :-)
algeya at 1:18PM, Jan. 13, 2010
I liked a lot the fight , I was a afraid a webcomic would be bad medium for a fight scene but it looks cool specially the last 2 panels , (you got me inspired, running to the drawing board)
Neilsama at 11:39AM, Jan. 13, 2010
The only thing on the other side of that window is another room. It's not a barrier to the magma. Certain parts of the prison are made hospitible for Smiling Man's visits. And who wouldn't want giant busts of themselves?
alschroeder at 11:21AM, Jan. 13, 2010
The place is pretty big, with lots of corridors. They'd have to be against the outside wall, in the outermost corridor, for her to break the magma free. Good deal, Neil! And again, nice action sequence!
SansTalent at 11:01AM, Jan. 13, 2010
You know, when she lifted that statue, I thought she would break the vitral-looking wall and release the magma inside the thing.
TuuronTour at 9:57AM, Jan. 13, 2010
These action scenes are breathtaking *gasp* Will there be a next morning for our heroes facing not the magma but the smiling
Neilsama at 7:44AM, Jan. 13, 2010
Fixed the typo. Also, I can't help but point out the irony of Dasien lecturing another hero about practical costumes.
alexdarkangel at 6:38AM, Jan. 13, 2010
So Daisen follows the Edna Mode school of superhero costume design?
theRedDeath at 3:32AM, Jan. 13, 2010
I really like the third panel of GA kicking down into the ground and Das tumbling away. It's a small panel, but I think it's the best action shot on the page.
alschroeder at 1:09AM, Jan. 13, 2010
Uh...I think you meant "decor". "Decore"'s a verb. Nice page, otherwise.
fukujinzuke at 11:30PM, Jan. 12, 2010
Neil, did you have a Nizuma Eiji (Bakuman) moment with this page? http://www.onemanga.com/Bakuman/13/01/
Xade at 10:59PM, Jan. 12, 2010
lol, good one, I dont make noises I just practice my maniacal laugh if it comes out really well
ghostrunner at 10:55PM, Jan. 12, 2010
yeah i make the mouth noises too