Welcome to Dracula’s Inner Sanctum…once you have peered within you will see things that can never be UNSEEN! I told you guys things were going to get dark, but I’m sure few of you expected it to turn absolutely PITCH BLACK – but come on guys; it’s in the freaking title!
The Daredevils have been thrown into the lion’s den. Blood will be spilled. This is a fight to the finish. Two men enter, one man leaves. ECT. Why, you might ask? Well, other than it just plain making for some fun comics, they say a hero’s true worth is defined by the forces of antagonism they must face down and defeat, and we plan to test that theory.
And, sure, if that wasn’t bad enough, HOLY HELL can we ever forgive/trust/rely on Doc again after this? It doesn’t get much more chummy with evil than sharing an innocent women’s blood with the Prince of Darkness. Those of you who thought that Doc was playing possum or was somehow still in control, you might want to think again.
All of this sets up the EPIC conclusion to Pitch Black Day, coming your way in 2014. We’re officially 2/3 of the way through the story, which only leaves the climactic 3rd act to go. Everything we’ve been building toward is right around the corner, and I can PROMISE that in every imaginable way 2014 will be the biggest year for the Deep Dive Daredevils yet!
DON’T FORGET – It all starts in 3 short weeks with another prose installment, The Lost Chapter of Dracula Part 2, on Tuesday January 7th. Make sure to RSS, Like, or Follow for witty/friendly reminders.
And, though the next 2 weeks are technically break weeks, you may want to stop by at some point during that time because if you’ve been good boys and girls there just might be a special Daredevils Holiday Greeting waiting under the tree.
Thanks for another great year, Daredevilers!
Anyways, till next year!
-Matt-
I suppose I wasn’t expecting the “It’s a Small World After All” ride from Disney World, but this was definitely darker than I had imagined.
Since it is a dinner, maybe they should excuse themselves to go freshen up?
Or, at least use a napkin, right?
I forgot to mention this but, Nice Curtains!
The elegant purple with gold trim definitely sets off the fountain of blood and gore, making for an all around regal, yet comfy, effect.
I would hate to think that the ambiance of Dracula’s torture and feeding chamber was somehow ruined by poor decorating tastes, one never knows when important guests of stature and taste may be stopping by…
Grisly. Poor Doc.
Yeah, we’ve been excited/nervous about the reception of this page. We felt that it needed to go REALLY dark not only to sell the danger and stakes (pun) of the story, but to also not take the bite (can’t help myself) out of Doc’s transformation into a vampire.
This isn’t a joke or some fake out, Doc is a vampire and as hard as it is to see him do it, vampires drink blood.
Shouldn’t there be a few more scantily-clad women in a shot like this?
You’re getting greedy, crazyman!
One scantily clad women per customer is our policy.
wow…..I go away on vacation for a few days and BAM Doc is eating some poor lady’s wrist! I do suppose these folks wont be needing the moist towelettes then. Great turn of events for both plot and art, you’ve sent the stage clearly for how bad stuffs about to become.
Thanks, TKG, hope you had a great vacay!
And, trust me, you have NO IDEA how bad things are going to get! 2014 is going to start out mighty rough for the Daredevils…
Question: where does Dracula find nubile young women while at the bottom of the sea? Women weren’t a regular part of ship crews… does he send his minions on shore raids?
I think it’s pretty clear that nubile young woman is Dracula’s favorite food, so his minions will got to any lengths to acquire them; including shore raids if necessary.
However, I’m sure they could find an adequate supply on cruise ships, yachts, and pleasure boating trips, which would make hunting trips on land a rare occurrence.