It’s a hot time in the old town tonight!
The conflict between the gangster and the Daredevils has reached its boiling point. Bullets are flying, bystanders are beating feet, and the Daredevils are heading for the hills – it’s all out war on the streets of New Orleans!
Y’ know who I feel bad for? The guy in the last panel, down on his hands and knees and right in the line of fire. I mean, one minute there he is enjoying the night air, selling his wares on the sidewalk, and the next thing you know he’s ducking, covering and kissing his butt goodbye. Don’t worry, he makes it out alive and unharmed (How do I know that? I’m one of the writers, that’s how.), but, man, there is no doubt he is going to need a clean pair of underwear and a stiff drink before the night is out.
Also, the Captain’s letter makes its triumphant return this week! I bet some of you had forgotten about the letter, or thought that maybe we had forgotten about it. Well, no such luck. The letter is back, and it is going to be a HUGE factor for the duration of the story. In fact…
NEXT WEEK the Daredevils arrive at 126 CONTI (the address on the letter) with the Gangsters hot on their heels…will they find safe harbor, or is even more trouble waiting in the wings? Find out in just 7 days, as the plot gets kicked into high gear! Make sure to RSS, Like, or Follow if you don’t want to miss out on the letter’s special delivery.
And, hey what do ya know? Evin put on his big boy pants and manages to hack out one heck of a Sunday Bonus Lunch this week. It’s light on psychotic ramblings and heavy on preview art for the upcoming DDD adventure, PITCH BLACK DAY. So make with the clicks now and meet a stunning new addition to the cast – the mysterious and beautiful, Abigail!
Anyways, till next week!
-Matt-
I see the bad guys went to the famous “Hollywood Bad Guy School of Shooting”.
I especially like the 2 handed Thompson SMG method.
Are we going to see more of that hypnotic flashy thing?
Everybody knows that when a bad guy is REALLY mad he is granted the power to double-wield machine guns with perfect aim. It’s like one of the Universal Laws of Nature or something. Heh.
On Mesmorizmo: Welp, we’ve seen the last of it in this story, at least. The backpack that Doc was wearing was it’s power source, and it got shot up real good in panel 2. In fact, it saved Doc from a back full of bullets. You can see it on the ground, smoking in panel 4.
Thanks, as always!
Nice page, lot ‘o action …er… shooting! I especially love the last panel, a great view of the surroundings!
Thanks, Rich!
Yeah, I really like the last panel, as well. We wanted to make the chase seem as big as possible while still being economical with how many panels we devoted to it, and an ultra-wide shot seemed like a good way to draw in the reader and let their imagination fill in the details. Smilton executed it very nicely, I think.
Can’t hit the barnside of a … no, THAT’s not right… well, certainly flunked basic marksmanship. 450 rpms x 2 useing .45acp and all he can do is woodpecker the neighborhood… well, assuming that is some flavor of Thompson, I suppose the rediculouse barrel climb of the model 1928 MIGHT account for his shooting. The destruction of the battery pack might be from the initial burst.
BTW- A REAL Thompson is a most uncontrollable piece of hardware, rather like a 6″firehose. I don’t care how big or strong you are- the seventh round is going STRAIGHT UP!!! Turn it sideways and give it a short burst with a doublecount rest- BRRRRAP!!! two three BRRRRAP!!! two three… it’s called the “Marine Waltz” and it’s a great way to wade through a crowd.
the Old Sgt.
If there was an award for “Best Comment on a Webcomic” this one would certainly be a nominee.
As long as it takes, I’m going to find a way to work the “Marine Waltz” into a comic someday.
Thanks, Sgt. Howard!
Well… the ‘Marine Waltz’ has a tendancy to leave some rather messy carnage. Have you ever seen what a .45 hardball does to human flesh? It is impressive. Now imagen the same damage done in 2.5″ stitches and you understand why they are called ‘choppers’. I’ve noticed that you tend to shy away from graphic carnage… better still, show some ‘hotdog’ attempt to ‘John Wayne’ the thing (like the bozo in frame 3) and wind up ‘kissing the Cutts’ (Cutts Compensator, the funny looking blob on the muzzel) with sizzeling results.
Yes, I have SERIOUSE trigger time with a 1928A1 Delux… I know ALL their bad habits.
the Old Sgt.
I really like the differing style of how these pages are drawn and colored it almost gives it that old news print comic sort of style.
Thanks, TKG!
Yeah, Smilton has done a great job, and we’re really thankful to have him aboard for the Cajun Caper. And let me tell you, the upcoming pages are his best of the entire story.
We’re all in for a treat in the next few weeks!
“Sorry I don’t believe in guns” Lol, what does Doc make of the slug-throwers pointed at him then?
Firearms, like any other tool, have their place.
I just choose to employ more creative solutions when faced with a conflict.
Welcome aboard, Ivan!
That is soooooooooooooooooooo
Sorry for being such a spammer but the work you do is inspiring i can trace the roots of it in so many things from Star Trek to Tintin
Awesomeness in action =AIA for short