End(s) of the Earth(s) is a wrap…or is it?
First, I’d like to dedicate this page and actually this entire story to the memory of Leonard Nimoy who passed away last week. As you know, Star Trek is a HUGE influence on the Deep Dive Daredevils, and I am not to coy to admit that our characterization of Doc owes pretty much everything to Nimoy’s portrayal of Mr. Spock. Dan, Evin, and I have always thought of this End(s) of the Earth(s) as the most “Star Treky” of all the Deep Dive Daredevils stories, so it seems only appropriate to dedicate it to the legendary Mr. Spock. Thanks for everything, and rest well.
So, when is an ending not actually the end? When it is followed by an EPILOGUE. Be here NEXT WEEK for the first page of the epilogue to End(s) of the Earth(s)! Throughout the story a series of cryptic transmissions have appeared, each more sinister than the last. In just 7 days, the veil of mystery surrounding the shadowy figures stalking the Daredevils begins to lift, and when it does NOTHING will ever be the same again! Oh, and did I mention, starting next week DANILO GUIDA returns to his regular art duties, as well? Trust me, you simply CANNOT miss what is coming next!
Oh, some BIG news…the full print run of Deep Dive Daredevils No. 1 has ARRIVED! Boxes of comics are stacked to the ceiling here are the ThreeOneFive Ranch and we couldn’t be happier. The comics came out PERFECT, and I can’t wait for y’all to see them. Of course, the first people to get their hands on the book will be our wonderful KICKSTARTER backers, and now that the books have arrived fulfillment of the KS rewards is beginning in earnest. However, for those of you who missed the boat on the KS we are currently formulating plans that will allow you to purchase a copy, as well. Stay tuned…
Anyways, till next week!
-Matt-
Wakey-wakey, Captain; there’s skullduggery afoot!
Totally! Talk about sleeping on the job…
Captain you left your popcorn in the microwave for too long again!
I love that view of the sub (naturally it has to be awesome, because it is a Gato Class)!
Holy Crap! You know in all these years I’ve never put together that your last name is Gatto and the Custer is a Gato Class Submarine until now.
What is wrong with me?
Question(s) for the Sub People out there:
The deck gun of the Custer is pointed towards the Island, indicating that the greatest perceived threat (I would assume aside from the volcano) would most likely be coming from the Island itself, even with the perceived friendly natives.
Is this the norm, or would the possibility of attack from the sea seem more likely for a docked sub?
315 was the gun placement intentional, or did Smilton just use his license to create the drawing that way?
Oh and is anyone, aside from the good (if slightly inebriated) Captain, on watch on the ship? I can’t see anyone on the deck.
The position of the gun was not specified in the description we gave Smilton.
However, the Old Sarge’s explanation below seems about as good as any.
Oh noooo “the council” that cant be good… they sound like a pack of vindictive librarians or amoral accountants….and worse yet the captain has hit the sauce and it apparently hit back harder.
Always show respect for any chemical that does NOT respect you, ESPECIALLY ALCOHOL!
the Old (pass the alka-seltzer) Sgt.
I assure you “the council” is not good AT ALL. I mean, really really REALLY not good at all.
Like, a lot.
“CAP’N, TH’ DILITHIUM CRYSTALS WOAN’ TAKE IT- THEY’RE GONNA BLOW!!!”
“Scotty- I’m asking you for a milkshake…!”
The deck gun is pointed at the island because THAT’s where somebody left it- if there were a precieved threat, there would be a crew on the gun. It’s placement is artistic license, as it is too close to the conning tower to have much operational space or rearward trajectory. She is somewhere between a Gato and a Tench, with… interesting… modifications to the conn and propulsion units.
… and I realise that there is the desire to show off the knarly eyeball on her bow, but she is STILL too high in the water for a submersible.
the Old Sgt.
That’s why you’re here, Sarge, to keep us honest!
Thank You Sgt.