And, the Cajun Caper is a wrap!
The second Deep Dive Daredevils story is in the books, and the first building block of an upcoming MEGA-ARC came along for the ride. I’ll let the content of this page speak for itself, but I’m sure those reading closely have found some very interesting things to chew on. Indeed, the mysteries surrounding Captain Custer are deepening, folks…
Speaking of the Captain, one of the things I am most proud of is the fact that when all is said and done the Cajun Caper is about him, yet he doesn’t actually appear anywhere in the story. Sure, you see his picture at the end and get to read his letter to Mona, but the Captain, himself, is nowhere to be found. It’s been tricky finding ways to include the Captain in the stories in a meaningful way. Just imagine what Star Trek would be like if Captain Kirk could never leave the bridge. But, in the end, I believe Captain Custer’s limitations make him all the more interesting. He is the Captain. He is the boat. And, don’t ever forget that, despite a lack of “screen-time”, he is the central, most pivotal figure in the Deep Dive Daredevils universe!
I’d like to take a moment to sincerely thank Smilton for doing such a wonderful job on these last ten pages. I can imagine it isn’t easy to step into an established story and not miss a beat, and he did just that. Also, if this page isn’t proof that Fonografiks’ letters are a crucial ingredient in the success of Deep Dive Daredevils then I don’t know what is. Many thanks, fellas!
OK, on to NEXT WEEK…
Get excited…because we are debuting an all-new members area on the site. That’s right in just 7 days you can finally join THE LOYAL ORDER of DAREDEVILERS! Don’t worry, it’s FREE, and includes access to all sorts of members-only content and an OFFICIAL Deep Dive Daredevils DECODER RING! You heard me right, and yes, it is going to be cool…
Just how cool, you ask? Welp, the first bit of members only content will be none other than the first page of PITCH BLACK DAY; a full two weeks before it premiers on the blotter, April 2nd. Danilo returns!! So, yeah, make sure to RSS, Like, or Follow.
Oh, and Dan will be making his first appearance here on the blog next week to fill you in on all the particulars and whatnot. Meanwhile, I’ll be sipping Mai Tais and enjoying the week off. Good Times.
As always, try like hell to make sense of Evin’s garbled brain transmissions, which arrive in the form of the Sunday Bonus Lunch.
Thanks again for reading…
Anyways, till next week!
-Matt-
I wonder if we will ever see her again.
I also wonder how our bumbling crew members were disciplined for their antics (though they did deliver the letter).
A fine little story, keep em’ coming.
Thanks, T. Gatto, glad you enjoyed the Cajun Caper.
And, don’t worry, more is right around the corner. Hold onto your hat, though, because there is a dark storm on the horizon, and the Daredevils are in for a heck of rough ride!
Great end!
Panel 2 have the perfect mood.
Gracias Smilton.
a decoder ring?? very cool!
Yep, I’ve been playing with it for a while now and I confirm that it is very cool, indeed!
Be sure to check back next week for its debut.
Please add http://www.subart.net as a permanent link…
Sure I will, thanks!
“I left to fight for Dixie.”
Wait what? *Head Explodes!* well played indeed, never saw that one coming.
… thought he looked familiar… he skippered the CSS Arkansas, correct? Met him on the docks in Hopewell, Summer of ’62- 1862, that is- I was First Sgt. of the 7th Virginia Cavalry back then, we was taking delivery of… munitions?… must’ve been… from a blockade runner. Seemed a rather … aloof.. fellow back then- but I must admit, Mona was quite the head-turner. Doubtless he was making sure we understood his time was for Mona, not us. Don’t really blame him,
the Old Sgt.
Ahoy there, Sgt. Howard.
My memories of those bygone days are a bit hazy, but your account sounds mighty familiar, give or take a few details.
Always good to cross paths with an’ old Reb warhorse like yourself…
What a awesome ending to this little short . I can’t wait for the next one