Page 6: Cocktail.
TheMidge28 on April 26, 2009
I am really proud of this page.
It took forever but it was worth it.
New page next Monday and thanks again for all the comments and support. It is really appreciated.
Replies posted to your comments on the previous page.
some bits of explanation:
the cell phone is an IPhone. I borrowed a friends IPhone and drew from them how texts are done and how it looks on the screen. I originally was going to go with the green and grey but decided to keep the purple tone for artistic reasons for layout. The green would be distracting and put to much emphasis where it wasn't needed.
Also the screen name for the caller/text-er is from BrozB4Hoz if can't be read.
I also wanted to address one bit about the lack of dialogue and exposition.
With this story being a horror mystery, I decided exposition is not needed at this time in the story. The pictures are meant to tell the story also clues have been placed on every page. But can you put the story together and the clues. If I am a good story teller, and I sure hope I am, putting the pieces together should not be extremely hard. Like did you notice the Kanji on the guys jacket?
therealtj did. It does mean something.
Sorry tj.
see if you can look it up on-line.
I hope this becomes fun for everyone as they try to figure things out.
If you are not wanting to play Crack the Case I hope you enjoy the story and the ride. More to come.
armandoB at 9:06AM, May 18, 2009
update!
NeoDarklight at 5:47AM, May 16, 2009
Where can I find the original version of this comic?
anonymous at 9:22PM, May 15, 2009
Ummmm... When is the update you promised going to arrive?
Otherjay at 11:43PM, May 14, 2009
I've seen you on just about every comic I've ever clicked on. So I finally clicked on you and found this comic. I'm a new comer (obviously) and don't know a thing about b/h except that I'm loving this! You already have all the praise so I'm not sure what I can add. But be sure I'll continue to read. Hope the next update comes soon.
Abt_Nihil at 1:53AM, May 2, 2009
I second threeeyeswurm's recommendation. I'm worshipping Urasawa like a deity. Or rather, there are no deities I'm worshipping like Urasawa! So, just read through your first pages - not much to read obviously, but there's nothing wrong with that. I love how you're slowly setting up the atmosphere and giving hints here and there. And your artwork is just spectacular. You've improved greatly, and you know I've already loved your artwork on your first run on b/h. This is one of those perfect comics.
Nepath at 12:39PM, April 30, 2009
another fantastic page.
Abt_Nihil at 4:00AM, April 29, 2009
blood/hound is back?? Wooohooo! I've gotta catch up ASAP! Be right back!
threeeyeswurm at 3:10PM, April 28, 2009
I like the page a lot! Really glad you've decided to keep exposition out of this. Can't build suspense with exposition now can you? The Chinese character is pronounced "yin" and it means "to print" or "photocopy". Does it have anything to do with the story? Have you read Monster or 20th Century Boy by Naoki Urasawa? There's a reason they call him master of suspense and you should read them.
skoolmunkee at 6:49AM, April 28, 2009
He is probably going to be surprised when she turns out to be some kind of killer snake lady monster
Bocaj at 8:03PM, April 27, 2009
Looking forward to some rape! :D
dgriff13 at 6:25PM, April 27, 2009
I can't decide if your pages are too busy, or if I'm too hurried to settle into them. Once you take the time to sink into a page, you pick up more details. It's like those movies you have to re-watch, to catch everything you missed the first time.
therealtj at 2:07PM, April 27, 2009
What do those symbols on the creepy guys shirt mean? Just curiouse...
croxtonhas at 11:04AM, April 27, 2009
xdddddddddddd!!
Fitz at 8:41AM, April 27, 2009
Yeah you've got reasons to be proud! The detail on this page is amazing and you've really mastered that new style. Although all the purple got a liiiiittle nauseating by now ;) Btw, I see a Hello Kitty there! Nice touch!
armandoB at 7:29AM, April 27, 2009
oh crap he put something in her drink
Ryuthehedgewolf at 3:23AM, April 27, 2009
I love how you did the cell phone in the first panel. And your inking style is so awesome! Keep up the great work!
CSUEJB2001 at 2:39AM, April 27, 2009
Wow, I am really liking the revamped style Midge. Good show man, it gives something to look forward too here each week in Africa.
Doctor Shadow at 2:15AM, April 27, 2009
Great depth of field effects there Midge, love her face in the last panel.
DAJB at 1:15AM, April 27, 2009
Oooh, nastiness afoot!
Lemniskate at 12:39AM, April 27, 2009
Yeah. Not being informed sucks.
repoman at 10:56PM, April 26, 2009
He probably just slipped some TheraFlu in her drink. You can't be too careful. ; ). Great page. The hands and eyes look really good and I like how you put the background out of focus in some of the panels to draw attention to the characters. Nice.
tsameti at 10:35PM, April 26, 2009
It continues to look great, I just hunger for more text. Still haven't figured out what's going on yet.
n_y_japlander at 10:18PM, April 26, 2009
(OO) wooooooooha!!! That is a creepy guy, putting stuff in a girls drink!!! What is that hideous Hello Kitty looking key chain? Got me on the edge of my seat dude!!!