I think Cassie’s coming out of it now, and under normal circumstances, could probably begin to settle down. However, Flagg – true to form – is not helping.
Oh, BTW – three quarter century mark today, on Groundhog Day. That’s three quarters of the way to 100 strips.
In other news, we’ve hit the three quarter century mark today, on Groundhog Day. That’s three quarters of the way to 100 strips.
And one other thing, we’ve hit the three quarter century mark today, on Groundhog Day… (roll “I’ve Got You, Babe”)
Security Agent Captain Cassandra Quinn is on assignment to the mining outpost Luna Seven amid rumors of pirates near the outpost. On her approach to the complex, she saw something moving around on the surface of the moon that shouldn’t have been. During her attempts to verify her visual sighting, a mysterious ship blasted her out of the sky. Her story starts HERE.
Meanwhile, on miner Simon Tripline’s morning commute to work, he sees something strange through a porthole. Shortly thereafter, Simon’s suspicions are aroused concerning the mysterious activities of the base’s top earner, Vin Sinclair, who became separated from the mining party. Simon took off to find him, but found Cassandra instead. He rescued her, but she woke up confused, angry and armed.
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I love this strip and can’t wait for more. Love the dialogue – especially Flagg gives him real character
The plot thickens.
Is Flagg part of some grand conspiracy? Hmm…
I just noticed that in the second panel you jump across the line of action, or the axis as it’s often called. I felt there was something weird, but didn’t realize what at first.
You might want to have a look at the 180 degree rule: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/180_degree_rule
It’s “lackey” fyi
Kev – Dabney says “Gladjer likin’ the way I talk, lad. But ’s jes me bein’ me.” heh heh. He’s gotta be him.
Nestor and Sartok – thanks for the catches. I’ve addressed both of your concerns. Refresh.
Whether or not Flagg turns out to be a baddie or not, having to deal with him would induce paranoia in anybody. Saw the original layout and Sardtok’s comment about 180 rule. Gotta admit that at first I didn’t think it was that big a deal. Boy, was I wrong. Flows much better. Like your practical solution also. Keep ‘em coming . . .
I really can’t wait for these two to meet face to face
Mike – I agree. The 180 rule is one that I think was meant to be broken in the name of composition. For instance, I did it here, and everyone loved it: http://moon-town.com/comic/074-on-principle/ However, in today’s strip, even though I wanted to bookend the composition with Cassie’s helmet, I was not only breaking the 180 rule, but arguably messing with the flow as well. I agree it flows better this way, which is why I flipped it. Of course I’m going to have to go in there and fix the console now because the dials are on the wrong side of the vidscreen. Hopefully I’ll get to that later today.
Wow, this will be odd for people who come along later to see all these notes about things that aren’t there anymore. Oh well. Early bird gets the mistakes.
Tom – Oh, don’t you just know there will be fireworks.
I missed your groundhog day comments – man that’s one of my favorite comedies. Next thing you know, we’ll be celebrating 100 for you.
I could be wrong, but I figure Flagg for a lazy, cantankerous, misanthropic misogynist but at least an HONEST one. That is, whatever else he’s guilty of, he wouldn’t tolerate piracy or other unauthorized shenanigans on his patch, if only because it would INCONVENIENCE him.
Flagg strikes me as the sort who views personal inconvenience as pretty near a capital offense. He just wants to sit at his board, growl at his minions in low-key mode all shift, then vent satisfactorily on someone in particular (like Simon) at the end of the day and go home as satisfied as he can be.
Wright – I’m not going to say whether he’s aware of the piracy or not, and even whether the piracy is real or rumor, but I would say those facts aside, you understand him perfectly. He’s a git, but he’s an honest git.
Put me in the “what are they taking about” category of someone who comes along later, but the flow of the panels seems perfectly natural now. Sardtok – I had never heard of the 180 degree rule. That was an interesting read, thanks man. Also, I think the “On Principle” sequence works because it’s basically a reverse angle shot.
I love Flagg’s “them hills are empty line” coming right after we see that beastie in the hills. Next shot should be a pan up to tentacles on the windshield.
Flagg may be behind this!! Or was he framed or threatened or blackmailed?
Assuming Simon survives his isolation with Cassie and manages to calm her down I guess that she’ll heat up again nicely when she finally gets back to base.
Well, the 180 rule is an important part of cinematography, I have some education in the area. The way it is broken in 74 works because it cuts first to Flagg, a third person entering the conversation. This is one way to safely cross the line. It’s done in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon when some servant enters the room in one of the conversations.